In July (if memory serves) 2013, Eaglemoss concluded its Classic Marvel Figurine Collection with its 200th issue: Hela. While on my must-get list at the time it was announced, I had had my fill of Eaglemoss by the time it was released, primarily due to the deplorable production quality stan- dards. Of course, 3+ years later, I am scrambling to find one, and I was quite lucky to find one at a moderate mark-up. When one considers that this piece scales-out to 80mm to the eyes, the mark-up price was still eminently reasonable given the market.
Hela is the "best of times" and "meh!". The figure is multi-media comprised of 8 pieces (+ the plinth): 7 of the pieces are cast in white metal (primarily lead), and the cape/neck is cast in resin. The white metal castings and the paint are typical Eaglemoss: "C-" castings, "D-" finishing, and "D" paint-job. Where the piece really shines is the face--and the quality of the resin casting: far from perfect, but overall an "A-". The quality of the resin itself leaves something to be desired, but that can be addressed in the overall pre-prime finishing.
The figure has been stripped and completely disassembled. Now comes the painful task of completing the prepwork that was barely undertaken. I'm certainly in no hurry on this one, which is good as I intend to replace the "antlers" on her cowl with ones made from sheet aluminum. Other than that, most of the prepwork will involve working on the surface finishing of the figure.
Stay tuned!
UPDATE 30.10.16. . . The figure has been pegged and is now mounted on its workbase. Head has been re-positioned and reattached to the cape . .
“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003
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