THE CROW Premium Format Statue Unboxing & Review | SIDESHOW

[@TheRonin22]

Damn I would love to own this statue. The Crow movie was one favorites growing up.

[@ronaldshepherd1240]

I'm a huge fan of the Crow movie and this piece is excellent. However, I would have liked to see a switch out with the shotgun to provide a guitar and the arms to hold it.

[@Dat90sKrew]

Was on the fence with this piece. Your reverie really helped. Was torn on the mixed media after the reverie I'm sold on that but now I'm not sure on that portrait

[@shazam2323]

was a day 1 preorder, got mine last month and can't stop staring at it

[@CollectorZown]

Great review. Yup nails and a broken crow were my observations as well. Overall. Good piece and good price point. They got exact crows. We checked every box we got and it was 50% on those birds. But Sideshow handled it.

[@feridradoncic2237]

He made his first appearance on Dead world #10

[@cubannel12]

Oh man. The statue is not mine and yet it hurt me to see that breakage on the crow's wing. I have seen this sculpt of the Crow from Sideshow and I really like it. They didn't overdo it. They made it simple yet very impressive. Yea they should have put an extra peg on his left foot to prevent any wobbling. Still very nice sculpt representing the movie.

[@lombardo420]

At first I was like meh but the black in his outfit really jumps out and the detail to his face is pretty on point

[@mikecroge]

Great statue!! I got this couple weeks ago and this is a rockstar piece ! Long live The Crow

[@tubadude21]

I have held off from buying but this review is making me reconsider. I always appreciate your honest review Gem!

[@cb1982]

I’ve had this piece for a couple of weeks and while I was a bit hesitant at first, I’m glad I picked it up. Luckily no damage but that flap on his jacket has a mind of its own. New to your channel and loving all the great content.

[@chadbingheim3652]

Love the crow statue one of the best movies in that Era. Super dope homie

[@xellosmetallium8519]

I was tempted by the Crow because I grew up with it and enjoyed the movie, but glad I didn't give in. A wobbling statue is the one thing I can't look past unfortunately.

[@Notfritenite]

Super dope thumbnail and that piece is amazing. Dang I want one now.

[@mokswagger942]

I definitely do want this in my place but with the lack of current space I think I'll probably stick with Sideshow's 1/6 scale figure. Also the soundtrack is GOATed

[@thedarknate08]

Yes the soundtrack was great!

[@CesarIsaacPerez]

Looks amazing! I'll be posing my Mezco Eric Draven in a similar way, but with the guitar.

[@halfdrawnpe]

A pretty solid piece of a great character. The wobble is definitely concerning, but looks good

[@yolobro.]

Awesome figure. Really captures some of the magic from this monumental movie. Love they took a conservative approach on the portrait

[@kriswoods7178]

Aside from the flames on the base looking like burnt cheese, I really like mine.

[@mikertist347]

LED light up base would be cool. Also, that's a fire jacket you're wearing Gem. Where's it from?

[@Konuvis]

I like this piece but I feel the hands are a bit weak and they could have done more variations in the black color on the crow, like making his beak more grey and matte.

[@robbvanderstoel7725]

(EDIT: @Z S changed my mind about the first part of this comment, and it’s still a cool statue). Eric Draven is in that Frankenstein, Baby Yoda, and Grand Central Station category where they will forever be known by the wrong name. Looks pretty good walking out of Gideon’s Pawnshop.

[@zs1962]

How so? In the comic he is simply known as Eric. The movie iteration, depicted by this statue, is Eric Draven. The movie is based off of the comic and adapted to screen with clear differences. No skull cowboy, top dollar and T-Bird swap, etc… so I don’t think he fits in that sense.

[@robbvanderstoel7725]

@@zs1962 I mean the character is not called the Crow. The crow is the crow.

[@zs1962]

@@robbvanderstoel7725 Hmmm… not sure I agree in that sense either. The Crow is his avatar. His link between the living and the dead. Without one another they are not what is The Crow. Without the spiritual connection there is only a crow, not The Crow.

[@robbvanderstoel7725]

@@zs1962 I’m still not sure why you wrote, “I don’t think he fits in that sense.” It doesn’t seem to match my original comment, which made no reference to the comic. My response to your comment clarified my original intent. No one in the movie refers to Eric Draven as “The Crow.” According to the opening voiceover, “a crow” is believed to have certain roles and abilities. Sometimes the crow brings a soul back, but not always. It doesn’t require Eric in order to become an entity known as “The Crow.”

[@zs1962]

In the original comic series he refers to himself as The Crow when he signs a letter to Mr. Hook asking him to take care of his cat Gabriel. It takes place in Book Five: Death. In the special edition TBP it is page 198, bottom left panel. So I do believe it was O’Barr’s intention that Eric does become The Crow. Although, not mentioned in the movie I would think his view of himself would be the same. Just my opinion though.

[@duanebroussardtopdogg1292]

The portrait looks amazing, I may get this one due to I do have the action figure which looks awesome these would pair well together in my movie collection, nice video much love from the Bay Area 💯

[@drocksteadyreviews]

This is one that from a distance looks great. The closeup shots were kind of a turn off. Not one I’d pick up for the collection but I like that Sideshow is doing stuff for fans of this type of content.

[@mmcpane]

Nice review man, I agree the fire is a bit yellow/brown, or at least that's what the camera picked up. Is this a keeper for you?

[@FabledHeroes3351]

*Victims Aren’t We All* “Eric Draven”

[@jonathanpardoe6549]

Just unboxed mine today, apart from a couple of minor issues I love it

[@juliancastillo4804]

Which issues?

[@davidcovey3001]

It's now listed at 849.60 as of Sept 2024... crazy increase in price!

[@zekethewise7042]

Gem are you still doing comic book reviews

[@JTpopCULT]

I like these crow pieces but I don’t like buying the pieces with pleather. I get mad when it starts deteriorating. I know there’s conditioners for it but I don’t want to have to keep doing that.

[@wolvie6368]

Finally got this picked up from UPS after a big fiasco with the "delivery". Love this piece, sorry to hear about your bird. Problem I have with mine is the hand with the shotgun does not stick well with the magnet. I feel the key peg on the hand is too shallow and the hand with the gun can get knocked off easily. Does your statue have this problem? I also agree with you on the orange color on the base being a bit muted.

[@InfamyOrDeath-__-]

It looks exactly like him, great likeness. But yea that wobble would bother me, but for $600 that ES wouldn’t bother me.

[@feridradoncic2237]

One of my favorite movies

[@edwardx4979]

I really wanted this statue when it came out but $600 was kind of pushing it for me - not because I couldn't afford it but sometimes you value what it's worth and how much you're willing to pay for it! Luckily, Sideshow had a deal that had me pull the trigger on The Crow statue by including Hot Toys Captain Marvel Deluxe Edition 1/6 figure for free ($265+)! 😁

[@LesaHumanidad89]

i love the film and the statue. niceeee

[@CBASS838]

That thumbnail though 😂 awesome stuff!

[@robertluna5737]

Wow. That actually looks like Brandon Lee.

[@gameofyou1]

I hope that you do a review of the Tales From The Crypt bookends, from Dark Horse Direct!

[@graposo7]

Thanks for another great review! 🙂

[@palmettolowlife1996]

That is a nice looking jacket. Where is that from ?

[@oscure1]

I like the new hair cut!

[@christopheblouin9096]

Very beautiful statue of the crow, cool the mix media with the leather for the jacket 🙂 Too Bad to see that some part of the crow wings are little broke 🙄

[@The_Hero113]

My older brother sold me his NECA cult classic HoF The Crow and I have it singed by the creator of the Crow, I told my brother about it and he said good thing I sold it to you. I know it not a statue but I just wanted to share.

[@jasonw3479]

Sideshow is the best bang for your buck.

[@Trilogyfall]

Originally had this on Pre Order ever since it was announced on the site, loved it by the prototype photo's then last few months it had the updated look now and it just didn't look as good to me as the prototype. Still cool none the less but the moment they changed it from it's prototype version It wasn't for me.

[@NastyTete]

No way with the face paint, let’s go! Still one of my fav movies of all time!

[@fationsunboxingchannel4760]

Wow it's a amazing statue.i have the Hot Toys of Eric Draven from the Crow. But I think 600$ are a little bit to much... Thanks for your unboxing

[@SVR2010REELS]

Gem it's persist! i got this piece, my favorite piece! #TheCrow forever!

[@ThatNerdStuffGuyMike]

Amazing looking statue

[@crazyeyecarl]

A few months ago you said that if someone asked for a video enough that it would happen. SO I would like to request a review of one of those B-Style Bunny Figures cause it will make me laugh. Please, and thank you.

[@2ndstreetmarvel]

There it is!🤘🏿

[@ThomasWilliams848403]

This one AWESOME piece

[@Iko_Iko_Statues]

I would have bought this but I'm not a big fan of mixed media (even Gem was frustrated with the one jacket flap). Also, that crow is fragile as all can be. I MAY buy it though if there is a big 30-35% off sale but for now, I'm not interested.

[@jalcomics]

Looking good Gem Mint.

[@showingYOUtheworld]

Thank you for reviewing this statue Gem 👍❗ Honestly, I expected more from Sideshow....a lot more. The hands are absolutely nothing special and they look a bit weird. The head....I personally don't see Brandon ( RIP ) at all in that headsculpt. Also the crow and the gun, no shades or different types of black or weathering. Nothing. They are just painted black. Of course everything is just my personal opinion and once again thumbs up for your video 💎

[@Lou13Cyf3r]

LOOOOOOOVE the Crow. amazing

[@Acemonkey87]

Pretty cool might revisit the movie

[@OfficeArcade]

Love the crow and really wanted to love this piece, but I think sideshow missed on the likeness.

[@NorthernLadMSP]

I would have bought this had it been fully sculpted.

[@mikestainbrook6311]

Great piece!! to bad about the breakage tho!!

[@anubusx]

Is that gasoline i smell?

[@HStatsCollectibles]

I saw this in MidTown Comics, so glad I did not pick it up. The prototype looked way better. Looks cheaply produced.

[@danielsantini4580]

Awesome 🤩 🎉

[@ryanturney3611]

This may be an odd place to ask this however I am reaching out for some guidance anywhere I can. I have a statue paid in full plus shipping and I am waiting for it to ship. I was informed it was ready to be sent on 12/12/2022 the shipping was paid no later than 2 days after, I reached out after no word and recieved a message on the 12/21/2022 saying that the supplier was unavailable and it would ship when they can, it is now 01/16/2023 and still no word, am I in the right to ask for a refund?

[@stevenabdelsayed8210]

I have this statue n i like it but my only issue is it should've came with his guitar. The guitar is iconic in thy l the movie!

[@feridradoncic2237]

Cool statue

[@zs1962]

Amazing looking statue, but like yours my crow came with damaged feathers. I can’t even find one of them. Very disappointing.

[@zs1962]

Update! I’m ecstatic to say that Sideshow took care of me and shipped me a replacement crow (bird) and it is undamaged! Money well spent and recommend this if you’re an OG fan!

[@ZiggyStardunk]

I might be crazy but the shotgun didn't look very straight to me

[@BushiCollector]

Love it brother 💪🖤😎

[@loscrows1836]

I want this so bad! 😮‍💨

[@joeyzaccardi3335]

Would have bought this if it had been fully sculpted

[@JoseHernandez-vp2ij]

The crows statue looks

[@mikewoolvett335]

20% off today at Sideshow.

[@watching..........6494]

Seems like there's never gonna be a statue that actually looks like Brandon Lee

[@Bonzo1001]

Its real leather or fake? But awesome statue :)

[@ilkvomit88]

I think it would look a lot better without the crow on his shoulder

[@STK_AKUMA209x]

This is dope.

[@JV-in9kk]

For those who have only seen the movie the Gaphic Novel in 100x better

[@Nickt709]

I’ve only seen the film. Might have too put this on my read list!

[@robbvanderstoel7725]

I’ve read the comic a few times, but I prefer the movie.

[@Collect2Disconnect]

That’s subway fresh bro bro

[@denirogosic6545]

awesome

[@davidlane9138]

He should also be carrying the guitar.

[@rss9944]

Do u regret getting your tattoos?

[@CosmKramer]

That pleather though - will flake eventually…

[@CosmKramer]

@textme5865 🖕🏻😃👍🏻

[@theocemma]

Idk I feel like his face doesn’t really look like Brandon, and it’s pretty expensive for something that lacks that important detail

[@Francisah]

Would've liked him to look more like Brandon Lee :(

[@darthballchinian3704]

In my honest opinion the portrait is bad! That is definitely not Brandon Lee the likeness is definitely off, and I must say Sideshow has really been struggling with likeness on their portraits lately IMO.

[@davetheimpaler204]

Good piece but I would pay $150 MAX for this.

[@dinochavez]

Idk the pose is just OK, he's kinda got that sassy walk going on

[@reinhardt6217]

That paint on the flesh is rough 😬

[@cht469]

*The face scuplt doesn't look like Brandon and Mixed Media sux. Sideshow failed on this.*

[@Fenrizfur]

I can't help but look at this rather expensive statue and think... I'm better off buying the 1/6 scale Hot Toys or Sideshow figure...

[@Lardfist0]

😎

[@experienceanimation217]

I know this isn't the place for politics... But the crow is a film that should be remastered Not remade

[@theraVen27]

RIP Brandon Lee The Crow is an all time great character, this statue is a bit underwhelming

[@chiefmegadeth]

ahhh doesn't great tbh. love the movie so much. There are way better looking Crow statues I would like to get

[@equos5060]

Looks good but not like Brandon...

[@MontrealExposForever]

Nice statue but it's a hard pass for me. I can't stand mixed media.

[@pcorey182]

Face does not look like Brandon Lee at all, glad I did not purchase one myself

[@johnpetite7331]

You don't seem to be actually excited about this piece. I wasn't even from the start and I watched the original movie in the theaters. Honestly, the base is all wrong, it should have been from the cemetery scene. Secondly, the portrait doesn't even look like Brandon Lee. In my opinion, if Sideshow is going to make a statue about an iconic character, and not achieve the license and likeness of BL, then they shouldn't touch it. Lastly, BL's facial expressions in the film are one of a kind, this face just is lacking a definitive characteristic.

[@GemMintCollectibles]

Yea I was disappointed with the break and the base color… didn’t love the wobble either

[@jimmyzee7040]

Does not look like Brandon Lee, I’ll wait a little longer.