well, initially i voted for no weapon as i think a suitable pose could be more menacing without a weapon - i have a mental image from a photograph of Raputin just sitting there fingering a crucifix, staring at the camera :freak:
but as i see that seems contrary to the current i would pitch this one request/suggestion/remark: IF the pose includes a weapon, please have it be a purpose sculpted weapon - ie sculpted in his hand, not an empty paw to have "your choice of weapons added". i hate that! the hand and fingures tend to look like moderate sausages when the weapon is globbed in. the molded as one sculpts look more natural, in my humble oppinion
pardon my arrogance for speaking up :mrgreen: just wanted to add my 2 kopecs!
ralph