Another thing- I noticed that the copy they took to the NY Toy Fair in these pics is different than the one at HorrorCon or whatever it’s called- hairline looks different, and there’s a little bit of flesh painted on the neck. Just something I noticed
Exacltly I agree with you, people should stop complaining about TOTS. These are mass produced Halloween masks, these aren’t $500 masks. The number of people complaining on Instagram about how it the sculpt looks bad and the paint job and hairline is horrible honestly drives me crazy. It’s a prototype, it isn’t final and it’s a mass produced H1. They should consider themselves lucky to be able to get a good mass produced Halloween 1 mask. Ten years ago the only options you had was the indie masks which weren’t too affordable for a newer collector like they are nowadays or the paper magic H1s. People have to learn to accept them for what they are like you stated. For what it is it’s pretty awesome.
I think it looks really good, but the mouth looks like the 2018 mask and it throws it off a bit for me. The only reason I’m not getting it is because it’s big, and I like the smaller masks better.
As already mentioned, the mask looks like just another NightOwl mask. And as a huge fan of Justin’s work, I personally see nothing wrong with that. I love Justin’s masks. They have this stylized look that just make them look mean and intimidating. If you want a 100% accurate mask from Justin, save up, buy a Creep, and request a specific paint job for you copy (he does do that). Other than that, you’re getting an exclusive Justin Mabry sculpt for $60. Shit, you can’t even get a Shat blank for that low a price. I think the mask, while not 100% H1 accurate still looks amazing, and is another great addition to the NightOwl family.
I can see why some people are disappointed with this, but personally speaking I’m LOVING how it’s looking for a $60 mask and I don’t regret my pre-order one bit. The flack TOTS has been getting in some ways (Strangers & HalloweeN 2018 Masks Debacle) has been very justified, but this definitely isn’t one where I can agree. I don’t think it’s an exact replica, or even very close to the 75 Kirk we see in the film, but the stylization is something I really like about it actually and could definitely fit under, and be billed as a great H1 mask. I’ve enjoyed all of Justin’s interpretations of the original mask with different NO sculpts, and this is no different.
It’s a ground up sculpt from someone who is known to produce ground up sculpts with “character” and artistic flares.
Of course it’s not as accurate as other masks, but I don’t think that was the point. The point was a cool H1 mask, not an ultimate attempt at an accurate mask. Idk why anyone expected it to be over the top accurate
I think it’s great for a 60 dollar mask. I might pre order one soon. I did pre order 2 of the H4’s . I also pre ordered an H40. I think TOTS produces a pretty reasonable mask for 60 bucks
To me, it kinda harkened back to the days when artists weren’t necessarily focused on accuracy, but masks that just looked like cool H1s. Ones with a little “character,” like you said. With the right paint job and the right hairwork though, I definitely think it’d make a really nice looking H1 with built in Castle stretch. All in all, I really dig it!
I think it has a little bit of a Zombie twist to it making it angry and intimidating it’s not your ordinary Kirk mask it looks very textured to where if in the right lighting it takes on the details of the “Phone Scene”
I think it has a little bit of a Zombie twist to it making it angry and intimidating it’s not your ordinary Kirk mask it looks very textured to where if in the right lighting it takes on the details of the “Phone Scene”
It’s fine to like the new mask, but those of you pretending it’s “just as good” as an indie mask or that people should just “be happy with it” are delusional. There are those who want movie accuracy and have the means to afford it. Who the hell are you to shit on them for that? In case you hadn’t noticed, that’s why this place is here. You don’t like it, leave. No, I don’t have an indie mask myself, but I damn well respect those who make them, own them, and love to talk about and display and wear them.