Beta Ray Bill (Eaglemoss)

Allow me to introduce to you my favourite Korbinite - and adopted Asgardian, Beta Ray Bill.

Beta Ray Bill is Issue #140 in the Eaglemoss Classic Marvel Figurine Collection. This is one of the better Eaglemoss releases -- on all counts -- and the best I have seen! The casting in my example is near-perfect(!), and the paint application surprisingly restrained!

While the figure itself is sublime, the design/engineering is even more so! The figure is comprised of 6 white metal pieces + 1 PUR piece (the cape) + the standard resin base. The figure has been disassembled, and is now back in the purple bath to complete the paint removal.

Another surprise is the tight fit of the keyed parts! Exceptional. The only drawback is that remov- ing the head may result in minor damage to the adjacent areas (remember that these figures are mostly lead). The additional work required to restore the damaged sections is more than accept- able to me. I removed the wings, but unless you have a compelling reason to do, I would leave them on the helmet.

This one will be largely stock. Save for a thorough clean-up and tweaking some assembly/design issues (I intend to make a few minor modifications and/or enhancements), there is little else to be done.

The fun will commence over the weekend!

UPDATE - 15.02.2019. . . The figure has been tapped for the mounting pegs: the lengths of large "non-skid" paper clips are now fitted. I hope to have it mounted on its work base by tomorrow morning at the latest.

Stay tuned. . . 

“When the cost of a hobby exceeds the fun and doesn't attract new people, the game is over.” -
Oscar Koveleski, August 2003