Kabuki Shrink Down Their Star Vixen To 35mm
February 16, 2016 by dracs
Kabuki Models recently came out with a 75mm model they named the Star Vixen, a hot woman dressed as a trooper from a galaxy far, far away. Since then, they have received requests to make a smaller version and have just shown off the brand new sculpt.
For the 35mm version, Kabuki have gone for a rather more practical stance, rather than the dramatic run-way model posing of the original.
This makes me think that, as well as a good collector's piece, it could be used as a game piece.
Which version of Kabuki's Star Vixen do you prefer? The original, or the upcoming 35mm version?
"As well as a good collector's piece, it could be used as a game piece..."
Supported by (Turn Off)
Supported by (Turn Off)
Supported by (Turn Off)
they are both equally good.
Looks really good.
Aaaaaaand boob plate armour comes to Star Wars. Err… yay?
Boob plate arnour oh no the world is falling apart lol
I hardly said that the world is falling apart. Rather I expressed exasperation at yet again encountering ‘boob plate’ – a tired trope in model making and fantasy/sci fi art in general that, in addition to its role in the misogynistic depiction of women, is also simply sadly lacking in originality or any kind of artistic merit. People with the skill to create renders like these can and should do better, if only as a matter of pride in their craft.
How do you know they don’t have pride in their craft? Psychic powers?
Include boob plate, and you play a role in the hatred of women, have no originality, and no artistic merit. Thats a pretty harsh assesment.
No psychic powers required – the evidence is right here before our eyes. The technical skill required to create a render of this general quality is not insignificant by any stretch of the imagination, and yet it embraces a pandering and sexist depiction of women. I am having a hard time accepting that whoever created this render is incapable of doing any better, so that leaves three real options:-
1) Laziness,
2) A sexist aesthetic that speaks to a deep seated and toxic attitude toward women,
3) Or a simple preparedness to put the imagined profitability of ‘T & A’ in model form above any other considerations – otherwise known as selling out, which hardly speaks to great pride in one’s craft.
Of those options, I would call my interpretation the most generous.
As for contributing to societal misogyny, every sexist depiction of women falls under the category of what is known as a micro-aggression. Each individual micro-aggression, in isolation, is insignificant, as this sculpt would be if it existed in a vacuum. However, we live in a world where a person would be lucky to go even half an hour without encountering at least one, and probably, several such micro-aggressions, and that has a cumulative effect upon broader social attitudes toward women and the policies and behaviors that effect their quality of life.
If you doubt that culture can impact government and social issues substantially, I would refer you to the infamous ‘argumentum ad Jack Bauer’ where the late and unlamented Supreme Court Justice Scalia attempted to argue that the justice system should not move against Federal agents responsible for engaging in ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ (torture to you and me) because ‘no jury in the land would convict Jack Bauer’. In a world where prominent judges cite TV characters in defence of torture, the idea that popular culture exists separate from society is untenable.
(No psychic powers required – the evidence is right here before our eyes.)
Your eyes. Clearly you have mystic vision that can see beyond. Rafiki would be proud.
( The technical skill required to create a render of this general quality is not insignificant by any stretch of the imagination, and yet it embraces a pandering and sexist depiction of women.)
Opinion. I will assume you’ve never met the artist, so you have nothing to support this statement other than leftist theory.
( I am having a hard time accepting that whoever created this render is incapable of doing any better, so that leaves three real options:- 1) Laziness, 2) A sexist aesthetic that speaks to a deep seated and toxic attitude toward women, 3) Or a simple preparedness to put the imagined profitability of ‘T & A’ in model form above any other considerations – otherwise known as selling out, which hardly speaks to great pride in one’s craft.)
4) This artist, like so many others throughout history, find the female form one of the most beautiful, sexy, and compelling visions in nature. Hes also probably a Star Wars fan, so both are reflected in his art.
(Of those options, I would call my interpretation the most generous.)
Oh how gracious of you. I would call your interpretation egotistical, agenda driven opinion.
(As for contributing to societal misogyny, every sexist depiction of women falls under the category of what is known as a micro-aggression.)
Spare me the progressive agenda indoctrination lecture. I’m fully aware of the theory of micro-aggression, and its bunk.
(Each individual micro-aggression, in isolation, is insignificant, as this sculpt would be if it existed in a vacuum. However, we live in a world where a person would be lucky to go even half an hour without encountering at least one, and probably, several such micro-aggressions, and that has a cumulative effect upon broader social attitudes toward women and the policies and behaviors that effect their quality of life.
If you doubt that culture can impact government and social issues substantially, I would refer you to the infamous ‘argumentum ad Jack Bauer’ where the late and unlamented Supreme Court Justice Scalia)
Stopping this here for a minute. Unlamented? Maybe by you. You could have just said late and been respectful, but thanks, you let your hate show a little bit so now we see you for the wolf in social justice warrior clothing you are.
( attempted to argue that the justice system should not move against Federal agents responsible for engaging in ‘enhanced interrogation techniques’ (torture to you and me) )
No. only you.
(because ‘no jury in the land would convict Jack Bauer’. In a world where prominent judges cite TV characters in defence of torture, the idea that popular culture exists separate from society is untenable. )
So your example of perceived micro-agression to women and how it relates to society is to disrespect a dead guy, and Jack Bauer. Awesome.
Normally I enjoy a good verbal sparring with someone who is obviously as intelligent as you, but I think I will take your advice and not read your comments anymore. You seem to have a far more sinister agenda than just the discussion of minitures. Good day to you.
Our eyes… unless you somehow can’t see the renders at the top of this post? The rest are reasonable inferences given the juxtaposition of a complex artistic style of the render with a needlessly sexualised depiction of the female subject.
I have never met the artist, but isn’t the point of art at least in part that it speaks for itself? Is it not at its most base level a form of communication of ideas, opinions and feelings? To create art is to make a statement, and what this piece appears to be saying is rather unflattering.
I find it curious that you imagine my opposition to misogyny is driven by ego or some imagined sinister hidden agenda rather than the obvious motivation – I think of women as people, and their mistreatment in our culture is of concern to me. There is nothing more nefarious to it than that. Why do you find that so hard to believe?
You dispute the theory of micro-aggressions? Really. Would you care to elaborate on why you find it unpersuasive?
As for Scalia – are you familiar with his judgements? Do you have any idea how much damage he did, or how many people he harmed for no good reason? Do you care about his consistent history of opposition to abortion rights? He sought to deny women access to a basic form of reproductive health care, an action that throughout recent history has inevitably resulted in innumerable hideously bloody and painful deaths of women whose only crime was not to aspire to some impractical ideal of celibacy. He was also an unrepentant homophobe and transphobe who repeatedly sought to roll back advances in LGBT rights – he wanted to force innocent people back into the closet simply because they were different, and in the process reinstate one of the most shameful forms of oppression to haunt society. I refuse to be ‘respectful’ to a nauseating, malignant bigot. I find hypocrisy far more offensive than an honest and principled disdain of a person who has done far more harm than good in their lives, and that doesn’t magically change when they die.
If you contest the argument that waterboarding – simulated drowning – is torture, than I invite you to try it for yourself. After you do, perhaps we can have this conversation again…
The point in referencing the argumentum ad Jack Bauer was to demonstrate how readily popular culture can directly impact the application and forumulation of policy and law in society. The logical progression from that is to consider the impact of the literally hundreds of thousands, if not millions, of micro-aggressions that go on all around us everyday, and how they might contribute to social trends and pressures that worsen the lives of women.
Ask yourself why the gender pay gap still runs at roughly 20%. Ponder why so relatively few women hold senior positions in business and politics even after years of initiatives trying to address the problem.
Consider why it is that the rape conviction rates remains so stubbornly low, despite significant improvements in forensic procedures and DNA evidence. Evidentiary ambiguity is no longer an issue in many cases, and yet police still refuse to act, prosecutors still refuse to move forward with entirely legally viable cases, and judges and juries still acquit even where a case should be a slam dunk – that isn’t just a coincidence.
The factor that connects all of these phenomena is the pervasive social attitude toward women, and that attitude is formed, at least in part, by cultural depictions of women and womanhood. Every image of a scantily clad, misogynistically posed female character is another straw on the back of an already dangerously overladen camel. The effect of all of that toxic imagery is all around us, you simply need to be prepared to cast off your preconceptions and your social privilege and allow yourself to see it. The best way to do that is to listen to the people who don’t just see it, but are forced to live it. When women tell you society is mistreating them, don’t just dismiss it as whining – listen, and try to see the world through their eyes as best as you are able. It is an enlightening experience.
Feminism isn’t sinister. It has been defined as the radical proposition that women are people too, and the fact that such a proposition can reasonably be termed ‘radical’ in our culture should be of concern to all of us. Trying to improve the lot of half the species is not exactly the kind of thing they give a super villain volcano lair for…
Nothing misogynistic about a little resin woman, If you don’t like it don’t buy it.
That depends entirely on how that little resin woman is sculpted and presented, and while I wouldn’t give such a sexist model shelf space, my refusal to buy such a models does nothing to mitigate its misogynistic character.
Furthermore, candidly if you don’t like my feminism, progressive and what I have to say, then you don’t have to read my comments, now do you?
Then don’t fucking buy it. There’s plenty of other minis you can buy, no need to whine every time you see ones you don’t like. You’re talking out of your ass also, like claiming the artist should do better (to please you it seems) and that the artist has no pride in their craft. You must teach us mortals how you can read the minds of artists making renders, I’m sure we could all benefit from it.
Try actually reading my posts with something approaching comprehension before you start frothing a the mouth and molesting your keyboard next time, okay?
Just say no to keyboard abuse…
Okay, that was mean. Let’s just say that I get a lot of flak for simply insisting that women might be viewed as more than interchangeable and disposable sex objects, in fiction, art and day to day life, and it makes me ratty after a while. Apologies to @panzerkanzler.
Prefer the original but ya the new one will look good on a gaming table.
http://www.nidec.es/es/chalecos-placas-y-paneles/chaleco-femenino-antibala-interior-lifemax-nivel-nij-iiia.html
Its in spanish, but as you can see, they are real armour special for women.
The only that bothers me, are the rights to produce a “far away galaxy” miniatures.