Author Topic: AliExpress (Read 15369 times)

Darth More · « **Reply #45 on:** July 12, 2022, 06:12:56 AM »

Got my latest order in today: some acrylic rods in 1mm, 1.5 mm and 2 mm diameter.

I'm going to use them for some custom lightsabers in new colors, to replace the thicker blades that Hasbro use now for The Black Series and also to light some of them up!
I cannot even share a link here because the shop on AliExpress where I ordered them two weeks ago doesn't even exist anymore! But you can find them by looking for acrylic rods on AliExpress!

The 1 mm rods work perfectly for projects in 1/48 scale like the WOTC miniatures or SW LEGION models!

Darth More · « **Reply #46 on:** July 12, 2022, 06:24:43 AM »

Please let me know if you know a source that has such thin acrylic rods in color! I only found clear ones that I have to paint with clear color now.

Darth More · « **Reply #47 on:** July 30, 2022, 04:02:01 PM »

Found these artificial plants on AliExpress. They look perfect for dioramas of Scarif! I'd share links here, but the store I bought it from does no longer exist. It took the parcel 6 weeks to arrive this time and I'm glad it showed up eventually.

Click here to see one of the best Scarif dioramas in existence and make sure to leave your feedback for JDeck.

Tamer · « **Reply #48 on:** July 31, 2022, 06:21:41 AM »

They look great for dios.

Darth More · « **Reply #49 on:** August 01, 2022, 01:13:40 AM »

Absolutely, but before I share stuff with you guys I always want to make sure it's good.
I'll try to find links for those types. At least I got a screenshot of the prices I paid.
Shipping was free, but took forever. I'm just glad they didn't get lost on their way.

Darth More · « **Reply #50 on:** August 01, 2022, 01:49:25 AM »

Update: I cannot access the product page anymore because the items cannot be shipped to Germany anymore. Don't know why, but it happened to several products on ebay before. That means you'll be able to order those from the U.S. page of AliExpress! That's the good news. The bad news is that I cannot access the American site without VPN. I hope you can find them by searching for "artificial plants" - it just takes time.

Darth More · « **Reply #51 on:** November 05, 2022, 07:00:40 AM »

I found those bottle opener with magnet in form of crates of beer in my local dollar store last week. They're also sold on AliExpress for about $3.50 shipped. And they're in 1/6 scale and maybe interesting for all 12" Military collectors out there. As war as I know, those 1/6 scale accessories are quite expensive...

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256804172692692.html?spm=a2g0o.detail.1000060.3.a29e2911LJObXd&gps-id=pcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller&scm=1007.13339.291025.0&scm_id=1007.13339.291025.0&scm-url=1007.13339.291025.0&pvid=680340f7-af13-4f99-8682-abcecc70464e&_t=gps-id%3ApcDetailBottomMoreThisSeller%2Cscm-url%3A1007.13339.291025.0%2Cpvid%3A680340f7-af13-4f99-8682-abcecc70464e%2Ctpp_buckets%3A668%232846%238112%231997&pdp_ext_f=%7B%22sku_id%22%3A%2212000028895225570%22%2C%22sceneId%22%3A%223339%22%7D&pdp_npi=2%40dis%21EUR%211.95%211.25%21%21%21%21%21%40211b442216676566281696404e8c4c%2112000028895225570%21rec&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt&_randl_shipto=US

Darth More · « **Reply #52 on:** December 24, 2022, 01:49:25 AM »

In my last post, you might've seen the shipping boxes in model scale. Well, I got those to see how they fit into our hobby. And they work for 1/12, 1/18 and even 1/24 scale.
I also got some beverage dispensers in 1/24 scale, which is the same size as G scale model trains.
My dad is a big fan of G scale model trains so I had to get those for him for Christmas along with the lighted dioramas that I shared the other day.

I got all these accessories for $13 shipped from China.

If you're interested in those items, you cam find them on AliExpress. Links expire way too quickly, so it doesn't make sense to share any here.

You might've seen this diorama already, but I never get tired of sharing it: One reason why I got those mini cardboard boxes is because this diorama by Work More Or Less inspired me to make a similar one some day:

Source: https://workmoreorless.com/blog-collaboration/hasbropulse-razorcrest

Making different styles of Miniature Boxes or "Boxen"...

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Tamer · « **Reply #53 on:** December 28, 2022, 11:49:18 AM »

Nice stuff.

A lot of that would make sense in any Cantina or shop type environment.

Darth More · « **Reply #54 on:** January 20, 2023, 05:16:06 AM »

Rustbelt Collector goes deep into the science of toy safety. Make sure to subscribe his channel! You won't wanna miss his content.

Testing AliExpress Bootleg Clone Troopers for LEAD PAINT?!?!

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Tamer · « **Reply #55 on:** January 22, 2023, 07:00:29 AM »

Never thought about folks still using lead paint. Good idea to check.

Darth More · « **Reply #56 on:** January 25, 2023, 06:54:59 AM »

Absolutely and people are suspicious for reasons with all the cheap stuff from China. Good news is: these "custom" Clone Troopers don't have leaded paint applied to them. And the customs protect us from potential hazards as well. Good news is also that the Chinese market adapts to it rather quickly because they want good business, which runs with good quality, too!

Those Clone Troopers for The Black Series look fantastic and I'm really tempted to get a few, but not for 22-26€ a pop...