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Action Figure GAF |OT| Articulated figures murdered my wallet
- Thread starter George Oscar Bluth II
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FiveElementNinja
Member
Got my Iron Man Mark VII Stealth today. I love the mix of glossy, matte, and transparent blacks it has. It feels really delicate though. I feel like I'm going to break or scratch it just by holding it. Also, the face mask wouldn't stay on at all, which I later figured out was because the magnet had come unglued. Easy fix though. All in all it's a fantastic figure. I'll try and post some pics tomorrow.
Bloodember
Member
Posted this in the Transformers thread, thought everyone here would like to see them also, I mean they are action figures (robots) after all.
Went to Toys R Us today in Columbus and they had one Devastator and one Cyclonus. Unfortunately for my wallet they had 0 of them when I left.
The loot.
Went to Toys R Us today in Columbus and they had one Devastator and one Cyclonus. Unfortunately for my wallet they had 0 of them when I left.
The loot.
FUCK ME SIDEWAYS. The Catwoman figurine I've always dreamed of:
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/dc-comics-catwoman-tweeterhead-902483/
"I'm Catwoman, hear me roar"
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/collectibles/dc-comics-catwoman-tweeterhead-902483/
"I'm Catwoman, hear me roar"
Bloodember
Member
Very nice, price is pretty good also.
jinxthejiv
Member
Something about that Ultron BAF looks off to me. I like the Marvel Select one much better.
FiveElementNinja
Member
Awesome. I have that Devastator on order. Anxious to get it so I can set it up with my re-issue Devastator.
SUPARSTARX
Member
I felt like this was a missed opportunity to reply with "Here's The Answer" hahaha
He just looks so sad. Between his mopey frown, his thousand yard stare and his lack of arms right now, I kinda love him for it- to the point that, even if I finish the series, I don't know that I'll give him the arms.
jinxthejiv
Member
haha he looks like he's contemplating jumping off the edge lol
aparisi2274
Member
Finally bought a display case today and put all my figures out...
Looking at MP Megatron makes realize how crappy of an MP he was... I really wish Takara does a new one that is more in line with the Apollyon 3rd party out there... If not, I may need to get the Apollyon figure to replace this one.
Looking at MP Megatron makes realize how crappy of an MP he was... I really wish Takara does a new one that is more in line with the Apollyon 3rd party out there... If not, I may need to get the Apollyon figure to replace this one.
Damn. Mine arrives on Monday but I have to go to a wake. Gonna need to reschedule delivery with UPS and that will cost me $5. Oh well.
Bloodember
Member
Shadowhaxor
Member
They're not out yet, only at the preorder stage and many are already sold out I'm afraid. Not set to release until August. Though I've seen some places have them in stock as a early release.
Callibretto
Member
I've finally ordered Marvel Legends HulkBuster and AoU Hulk after weeks wondering whether I want to buy it or not. I hope HulkBuster is good. I was really tempted for Figurearts Hulkbuster but after seeing the price, it's simply out of my reach. so I'll settle with just Marvel Legends version.
also, now that I've ordered a new Hulk from AoU line. my previous Avengers Hulk has gone obsolete, so I decided to try painting it a little bit, if it come out horrible, it's not gonna stay in my display shelf anyway. I want to try add a little bit shading since the original toy had flat green paint even though the sculpt musculature itself is pretty great imo. so what do you guys think for the work in progress? it's a bit messy, but I honestly kinda like it.
I may actually be tempted to try touch up my other Marvel Legends.
also, now that I've ordered a new Hulk from AoU line. my previous Avengers Hulk has gone obsolete, so I decided to try painting it a little bit, if it come out horrible, it's not gonna stay in my display shelf anyway. I want to try add a little bit shading since the original toy had flat green paint even though the sculpt musculature itself is pretty great imo. so what do you guys think for the work in progress? it's a bit messy, but I honestly kinda like it.
I may actually be tempted to try touch up my other Marvel Legends.
He's less than perfect, that's for sure. Plus the whole rust thing is so annoying. They should stop adding cartoon accurate gimmicks that do nothing but hurt a figure.
jinxthejiv
Member
What paint do you use? The shading would look nice and be reminiscent of the ToyBiz Marvel Legends. I think it looks amazing so far.
I thought Vader + Death Star base are out already. I got it last month. Ditto with Storm Trooper. I only have Maul left on preorder.
Unless you're talking about Nendoroid. Neither Vader nor Stormtrooper are out yet.
Callibretto
Member
Just your usual acrylic paint. black+green acrylic paint with lots of water to use as the wash, then a little bit lighter green with no water and use as dry brush for the highlight.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
That's a great custom job, Callibretto.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
That's a great custom job, Callibretto.
Droid pls you promised
Don't get banned again ya goof. This is why I'm taking Action Figure GAF in OT2.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
You'll have to take it from my cold banned virtual hands.Droid pls you promised
Don't get banned again ya goof. This is why I'm taking Action Figure GAF in OT2.
Y'know... I knew I was going to get banned. It was worth it.
Haloid1177
Banned
You two fighting over OT2 when the only guy with something in the OP is just waiting to take it.
So silly.
So silly.
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Diggeh
Unconfirmed Member
Your contribution was the "This thread is still under construction" part, right?
I like your write-ups.
Ah okay. Man I'm pissed at how slow I was on them, they look so awesome. Hopefully they do more in the future.
Hot Toys 1/6th scale Millennium Falcon incoming. Apparently it is an exhibit not an actual product they will be selling. But who knows?
I hope Hasbro does a 1:12 scale version this year for their Black Series figures.
I hope Hasbro does a 1:12 scale version this year for their Black Series figures.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
I say that the OP is "under construction", but it ain't.
Haloid1177
Banned
This is truly some breaking news lol
GentlemanCrow
Member
I received my SDCC Batman Superman Mattel Movie Masters today. Already swapped out the soft goods cape on Supes for a more accurate custom. Bats is going to be a bit hard but overall I think due the nature of the cape application it's going to look miles better. I post my progress and some comparison shots when both are ready.
George Oscar Bluth II
Banned
It kinda was at the start, but I just wasn't bothered to do anything
ohhthegore
Member
looking forward to the pics
GentlemanCrow
Member
Golly, I need a better camera.
Here's a comparison between the MOS release and BVS release. The only parts that haven't been changed are the arms and thighs. The rest are slightly altered for the new design of the suit. The cape that came with it was a awful plastic/poly soft goods nightmare. I just swapped it out for a red cotton fabric cape.
Batman's cape was also naff. So I went with a shiny Lycra legging fabric that kept the leather look but scaled nicely with the 1:12 scale. His belt was also far too bright so I painted it black and then dry washed it with a bronze acrylic to match the SDCC display suit. I might go in and darken the grey of the suit but I'll wait until I see more footage before committing to that.
And the rest is just a little fun.
Last picture just for scale. Batman is a full head taller than TDK Bats in the same line. No doubt to scale him as taller than Supes...
ohhthegore
Member
thanks for the pics, can't wait to grab them
Razgriz-Specter
Member
Batman would actually look great if the eyes were a bit smaller or just less white paint.
Last picture just for scale. Batman is a full head taller than TDK Bats in the same line. No doubt to scale him as taller than Supes...
GentlemanCrow
Member
I imagine when the line is sold separately more effort will be made on the smaller details. The paint app of the display models at SDCC were much better but it could go either way. I may give the cowl a wash just to dull the eyes slightly...I'm hesitant though.
Hot Toys 1/6th scale Millennium Falcon incoming. Apparently it is an exhibit not an actual product they will be selling. But who knows?
I hope Hasbro does a 1:12 scale version this year for their Black Series figures.
18 FT long by 12 FT wide... jesus.
So when will they make a 1/6 Imperial class start destroyers lol aren't those a couple miles long?
This dude made a 1/15635 scale of one Super Star Destroyer and its still 3.5 ft long.
Hi-res photos + reviews of NECA's 18 inch Arkham Knight Batman. Hot damn does this look good http://news.toyark.com/2015/07/19/neca-arkham-knight-batman-14-scale-figure-toyark-gallery-169877
Kinda seems like he has a short neck lol, but looks awesome otherwise.
Kinda seems like he has a short neck lol, but looks awesome otherwise.
jinxthejiv
Member
Does anyone know if the Dc Collectibles Icons will use that shitty, clear plastic for the joints? If so that would most likely cause me to not bother picking them up.
Barrow Roll
Member
I hear they did for the first wave of the Batman Animated series, but due to large amount complaints and breakages they've changed it?
18 FT long by 12 FT wide... jesus.
So when will they make a 1/6 Imperial class start destroyers lol aren't those a couple miles long?
This dude made a 1/15635 scale of one Super Star Destroyer and its still 3.5 ft long.
If I was rich.....if I was only rich I'd pay to get one made.
Hmm, Funko Game of Thrones used those clear ones too and they were plagued by breakages issues.
Durability should be very highly considered when choosing the materials. I hope they get it right. Icons look great... would be a huge bummer if the line had its reputation ruined by a choice like that.
jinxthejiv
Member
I know that would suck. I have a DC Collectibles Deluxe Swamp Thing and the joints are clear but by the joints being kind of big, the clear plastic seems more durable. I have posed it multiple times without any breakage. I wish they would use a better material for the joints.
jinxthejiv
Member
I sure hope so. They make amazing figures but the breakage sucks.
That paint job looks nice. I kinda dig the more muted colors on the movie hulk figures, but at the same time with pics of that Target 3 pack hulk in a brighter green, I think I would like them in more comic book type colors too.
Walgreens exclusive Ant Man (O'Grady Ant Man) is now available online
Free shipping with $25 order. Figure is 19.99 and not hard to find $5 worth of stuff at Walgreens to meet the limit.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/marvel-legends-6in-ant-man-figure/ID=prod6282822-product
Thanks to silverhick for finding it first
Join our LINE group if anyone wants to talk figures and get figure alerts (PM GAF member Diggeh)
Free shipping with $25 order. Figure is 19.99 and not hard to find $5 worth of stuff at Walgreens to meet the limit.
http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/marvel-legends-6in-ant-man-figure/ID=prod6282822-product
Thanks to silverhick for finding it first
Join our LINE group if anyone wants to talk figures and get figure alerts (PM GAF member Diggeh)
Man the Heroes of the Storm line from NECA is looking pretty dope. Stitches (from WoW) just went up for pre-order on Big Bad http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12756&mode=retail
Hope this first handful does well for them and we get a bunch of Blizzard characters.
Hope this first handful does well for them and we get a bunch of Blizzard characters.