Chris wanted to point out the similarities
between the Lilo figure (there's still only the one pose known) and those
unknown larger-scaled composition figures we looked at here which was mentioned then.
There are slightly more cloth-folds in the
composition figure, but that could be put down to the figure being deliberately
smoothed for plastic production, as it was still a 'new' technology and
mould-removal was an early identified problem (and remains-so, to this day),
but away from the sculpting of the clothes we have an almost identical
respirator-case on both chests, almost identical SMG, the same 'deep sea diver'
treatment on the boots, and while the chin strap is deeper on the composition
figure (and the helmet play-worn) that too can be put down to the material
intended for/of the final product.
The overall size, the slightly
two-dimensional approach to the figures and even the faces, are also similar.
No one is saying - for certain - that these are from the same maker, or even necessarily
the same sculptor, but it's fair to say both Chris and I are suggesting the
latter, which may also point to the former?
Also it's worth noting, if you haven't
already clocked-it; one of Chris's figures is painted (I've only ever
previously seen unpainted figures - as you would expect from seaside kiosks),
and even that painting mirrors the painting of both sizes of Brent figures' and
the unknown composition maker's? Thanks to Chris for noticing the similarities
and bringing them to our wider attention.
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