gdxtoyz
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Post by gdxtoyz on Aug 24, 2008 15:04:21 GMT -8
I've got an idea for some kind of sticky. This might be helpful to us customizers; a list of figure specific qualities, etc.
I recently bought a few Muggs for upcoming projects, and much to my chagrin, three of them have hard heads. Up until this point, I have used Landos, and those have soft vinyl heads, that are easy to cut into with an X-Acto knife, which is GREAT for modding. However, Obi-Wan Kenobi and Mace Windu (the ones I bought) have hard heads, much like the plastic in the bodies and the legs. I could still cut them if I needed, but it'll be more difficult.
I think a list might be kind of helpful for customizers. Simple facts like if a figure's weapon or accessory is permanently attached, if a hand is turned in a different position (like Emperor Palpatine's "force bolt" hand). A reference guide if you will. So that we know what to buy for a certain project and/or what to expect when customizing/modding a figure.
And on that subject, do you all know if Hasbro is going to switch to an all hard plastic construction for all the Muggs now, or is it on specific figures?
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Post by Jose G. on Aug 29, 2008 18:54:26 GMT -8
GDX I like this idea! any Loungers want to take a stab at this?
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Post by Allykitten34 on Aug 29, 2008 19:12:07 GMT -8
I say C3PO, and Hulk are really good for customizing since they are plain and have no accessories.
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jayp7
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Post by jayp7 on Aug 29, 2008 20:09:25 GMT -8
I say C3PO, and Hulk are really good for customizing since they are plain and have no accessories. I agree with ally on the Hulk, but not C3PO...that mugg is too busy and if you try to prime over it, the painting of the mugg will still pop out...hulk has very little to sand and then can be easily primed over lookin like a blank mugg...same goes for symbiote spiderman( these are easier to come by as well since wave 3 is currently out) Those with non legs (skirts or robes) - emperor palpatine
- princess leia
- mola ram
- cairo swordsman
Those with custom made head tops (interchangeable) - Thor(Helmet and Hair)
- Darth Vader(Helmet)
- Mola Ram (Skull hat?)
- Indiana Jones(Hat)
Those with short Legs - Yoda
- BumbleBee (Transformers q4 2008)
Those with stuck on accessories - Yoda's ears
- Wolvie's Claws
- Ghost Rider and Torch's flaming hair
- Bespin Luke's lightsaber
Capes, capes, capes (all vinyl) - darth vader
- lando
- dr doom
- thor
- count dooku
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Post by Joeofmars! on Aug 30, 2008 6:35:42 GMT -8
Great list! That'll help a lot...
How about "turned hands?"
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gdxtoyz
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Post by gdxtoyz on Aug 31, 2008 18:55:34 GMT -8
- Jango Fett's backpack is permanently attached to his back, and he has two removable blaster accessories.
- Lando Calrissian has a removable vinyl cape and a soft vinyl head
- Emperor Palpatine has a "turned hand" as if he's firing his energy bolt, which is removable.
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jayp7
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Post by jayp7 on Sept 2, 2008 15:59:57 GMT -8
yoda's head is vinyl as well as the stuck on ears....yuck.....it's all molded in one piece and not plastic...i was hoping that it'd be like thors helmet where you can rip off the wings and jus fill it in...but it'll be different when you have a piece of hollow vinyl to fill....
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Reeper
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Post by Reeper on Sept 15, 2008 22:40:00 GMT -8
Dooku has a flipped hand, Galactus has the glued on helmet, Venom has his tongue (although I would hope he isn't used for customs  ), and Doc Ock has his extra claws. |
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Post by sam71167 on Sept 30, 2008 12:05:44 GMT -8
Dooku has a flipped hand, Galactus has the glued on helmet, Venom has his tongue (although I would hope he isn't used for customs ), and Doc Ock has his extra claws. Don't for get Leia's buns! |
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Post by Joeofmars! on Sept 30, 2008 12:19:04 GMT -8
Dooku has a flipped hand, Galactus has the glued on helmet, Venom has his tongue (although I would hope he isn't used for customs ), and Doc Ock has his extra claws. Don't for get Leia's buns! That's what I'm talking about! Mm hm! Oh... you were talking about her hair, weren't you? |
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Post by Allykitten34 on Sept 30, 2008 14:27:52 GMT -8
aren't you like 15 Joe? tsk tsk...lol
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Post by Mightyfanatic on Sept 30, 2008 14:35:47 GMT -8
You mean, you can't tell, Ally?
It's either his teenage hormones or the gamma radiation... LOL
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Post by Joeofmars! on Sept 30, 2008 14:45:21 GMT -8
Both. =/
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Post by Allykitten34 on Oct 16, 2008 17:32:11 GMT -8
silly
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), and Doc Ock has his extra claws.
