RC-1136 shares an updated Wookie Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 31 2020
"This is a Wookie who really doesn't like Trandoshans. He has taken a stance on the hunting of his people by collecting trophies of his own."
Wait till you take a good look at the shoulders on this guy folks, I like it!
Clonehead is working overtime on his Track Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 31 2020
"Here are shots of this mornings work. Got the rest of that one parameter row of tall lights wired up. 6 lights, separate bank, I threw in a 4w resistor for safety’s sake.
Oh, I replaced those red flashers I fried yesterday, with a resister/flasher circuit this time. Took a while to feed those wires through the little spire posts I have em mounted on. I’ll remember not to do that again, hopefully.
I also replaced one broken streetlight on the first 60degree curve. “The rear end of the larger cars will drift over enough to clip it. We are talking 6 inches away! It’s hilarious When you take one out. Moved the coffee and shell sign over a space each. It was also in danger of getting clipped. Not sure if it’s safe now
Going up and around the high banked curve next. Got 6 little and perhaps a big or two with the next bank. It’s like revamping to a longer better version of what we had so far.
I need to get that monster of a pit lane fence re worked as it’s going to pack a serious punch. The longer remaining infield, I want to ground cover first and then run lights through like before. I’m anxious to get started on that as well.
Much to do."
See what I mean! He is on it like overtime. I really enjoyed seeing his light up Ole Glory in his latest updates too. This just looks like the real thing to me. Good stuff Clint!
Francois Fluery shares to Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 31 2020
He is back with a great new custom Imperial Trooper. Now this is the way to start a Friday and a weekend!
Big Bad Toy Store has the pre-orders and in-stock items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 30 2020
ALIENS MEGABOX MB-10 ALIEN QUEEN
Based on the 1986 Alien sequel, the MegaBox MB-10 features the Alien Queen as a transformable figure. This Alien Queen figure can change from menacing monster to a compact cube form! $39.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=New&Company=827
DIAMOND SELECT: DC, MARVEL, STAR WARS, PREDATOR, GHOSTBUSTERS, HORROR & MORE!
Get ready for the next release of Diamond Select’s figures, statues, and busts! Collect Marvel characters
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Company=3
ULTIMATE MARVEL LEGENDS COSMIC GHOST RIDER & SQUIRREL GIRL
With Marvel Legends Series 6-inch-scale figures and vehicles, kids and collectors alike can start a legendary collection of comic and movie-based Marvel characters! This wave includes Cosmic Ghost Rider and Squirrel Girl.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=New&Series=2115&Brand=2085
RCW Creations shares a new diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 30 2020
"I'm having a brain blip about what to do next for the Loft diorama, so I thought I'd crack on with the second piece. This piece is being based on a medieval castle.
Taking one of the precut bases, I've added the magnetic tape. I have then cut two domed doorways into the top layer of foam of the back and right walls. The right wall is 10 cm higher because it will have a couple of steps."
He has quite a few updates on this projects to peruse as well!
Clonehead shares more of his Track Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 30 2020
"Here are some shots of the backsides of some of those signs. Various versions of some of Miller’s microstructure bill boards and parts were used with tape and nails to secure to the track. I did prop up the bottom of one with foam down on the high curve end where the track elevation raises."
Make sure you scroll around as he has quite a few updates since in there.
Do you have any questions for Hasbro?
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 29 2020
We will once again be setting the Mada Jawa loose in New York. He will be hitting up all the main venues including the Hasbro Presentation. Click here to post your questions for the Big H!
RCW Creations starts first of 8 new Dios!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 29 2020
"I am working along side InspirEd Workshops and Bradford’s National Media Museum to create eight diorama’s for InspirEd’s stop motion classes.
The eight diorama’s are my standard size of 15? x 14? x 10?. I have cut the boards make five dioramas.
Boards cut for 5 dioramas, ready for work to be started.
I’ve used PVA glue to glue the layers together, using heavy comic book novels to apply equal pressure to each model. Once these are dry, I can start molding them into scene’s."
As you will see when you click through he has already gotten a good ways on outfitting the first one!
RC-1136 finishes up his latest ship...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 29 2020
"Finished up the small details in painting. This one is all wrapped up!"
It just goes to show you how great a project can turn into if you figure in all those small details!
Mos Eisley Customz shows us a work in progress...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 29 2020
"Still a work in progress, might change the colour of the containers underneath, maybe add the black marks on the side like on Empire, might also fit G.I Joe Devil Fish seats inside in rows if i can find enough of them cheap ..any other ideas for seats? i'm aiming for rows of 4 with a walkway in the middle of them
This is where I am upto, needs alot of tidying yet especially the blue/white engines on the back"
So awesome, I so need to get one of these.
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 29 2020
Looks like he found a way to print a certain beast we all came to like from the new Mandalorian. I am beginning to think we should all own 3D Printers.
Thank you to all the 3D Designers and Artists out there who give us much needed products, often for free or at a fraction of the cost of regular retail!
Clonehead is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 28 2020
"So it was a busy year from then on for me and I never got enough time to properly approach this until now.
Finally got a break from work and I’m at it again. I have been framing out the parimeter walls of my basement and I was getting close to needing to move the track to continue so, last week, I moved the track twice and finally settled on a home spot for it.
Got me another 1/32 Cheetah here. One of the smaller racers I have multiples of and one of the fastest on the track because of its size."
As you will see when you click through he really has a nice set up!
RC-1136 shares a Droid Gunship...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 28 2020
"Few minor touch ups to go, but here's where I left off."
Looks good to me!
Aude shares a new Custom Mando...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 27 2020
"I have managed to turn out one completed piece since last posting. The usual goodies are all here along with a new addition: magnets! Having seen customizers employ them in the past, a golden opportunity for experimentation presented itself when the single plastic jetpack stock peg failed to hold. I picked up some tiny tiny 1.5x1mm magnets from this guy (fast & cheap) that worked great! Cue the electric guitars.
Death Watch Commando (Three Stripes) /// Din’s Protector
The Mandalorian"
Folks, needless to say, he is definitely on par with the awesomeness we are associating with Aude's Workshop!
Ron Hembling changes things up a bit...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 27 2020
"Hi All,
I have redone the box interior and thanks to Alex J T. Nazario over at the FB page one:12 CDD who suggested adding bags storage for the accessories which I liked but I decided I would go with storage crates that can be used to store the accessories but also double as display pieces for the diorama.
I still have weather the crates and paint and weather the diorama then I'll finish off the figure and accessories."
Can you imagine, opening something like up with all the goodies. Thanks to Ron now I have the theme song for Raiders of the Lost Ark going through my head. I guess there are worse ways to start the week!
Ron Hembling starts a new Indian Jones Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 26 2020
"Hi All,
Started a Indiana Jones 1:12 scale project and this is how I would package and show a 1:12 Indy figure to Disney if Mezco, Hasbro, Damtoys or Coomodel won the contract to make him.
The box is made from a Coomodel 1:12 Imperial knight figure I made my Medieval Batman figure from and I added balsa wood to make a crate and stained the wood and added the piture on the back.
The writing on the front was done by printing out the wording and then cutting out the letters using a sharp model knife and then I placed the stencil on the balsa wood and added the writing by dapping matt black paint into the cut out lettering. The figure, accessories and base are still a WIP and will hopefully have them completed over the weekend."
This just looks tough. What a great concept!
Leebo shows us more custom Rebel Pilots...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 26 2020
"I added a few more pilots and shifted around some of them after they fell"
He also shares some close up of some great Alien Pilots and Leebo too.
Darth More shares a new diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 26 2020
"I wanted to make a display diorama for this scene. The duel between Obi-Wan and Grievous is one of my favorites and the surprise attack of the 7th Sky Corps is just cool.
So I grabbed a piece of styrofoam (20x30 cm) and started working on it. I know my display is not screen accurate, but I didn't add the white stripe because I'm not quite happy with the surface. Sure the CIS wouldn't use the best steel, but the surface of the styrofoam still is too uneven/porous to me.
So if you want to build this, here are the instructions for a better version:"
He really did a great job.
Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 26 2020
He always keeps his eyes and ears open and always finds some great news:
RCW Creations posts final images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 24 2020
"Final pictures of my Commander's Throne"
That has to be one well pleased customer.
Mos Eisley Customz is back with a great new ship...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 24 2020
"General Grievous wheel bike
Finally finished, this one took forever getting in all the nooks and crannies. i just enjoy painting and don't have room to keep them all so selling cheap on Ebay item no :- 293405573019 ..hopefully someone can enjoy it on display"
Daggone that looks so much better!
Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 24 2020
"So tunghori came back to business at full force!
Visit his store here:
https://www.ebay.com/sch/m.html?item=392521735127&hash=item5b641e5bd7%3Ag%3AVckAAOSwoaNdwD7u&_ssn=tunghori&_sop=10
Also my latest order from January 1, 2020 arrived yesterday in excellent shape including some extra parts, which I asked him for."
Moronarama shows us some upcoming projects...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 24 2020
"So I had some time off last week and started laying out some new figure for the next few months. I have made a new goal for the next year to try and make at least 1 non-Star Wars figure each month, just as a personal challenge and to expand portfolio. I plan on doing some from Battle Beyond the Stars, Ice Pirates, Buckaroo Banzai, Time Bandits, Heavy Metal, The Young Ones, and Briscoe County Junior. If you've got any suggestions, I would love to hear them.
Anyhow, here's what I have laid out so far. Almost none of them are painted yet, and a few are not fully assembled, but anyway ..."
Folks, as you can see above, its gonna be one fun set of updates!
Big Bad Toy Store has the pre-orders and in-stock items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 23 2020
BLACK WIDOW MARVEL LEGENDS DELUXE BLACK WIDOW
Natasha Romanoff reunites with a group of spies from her past to stop a lethal force. With the Marvel Legends Series, fan favorite Marvel Comic Universe and Marvel Cinematic Universe characters are designed with premium detail and articulation for top-of-the-line poseable and displayable collectibles. $29.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Series=2115
PREDATOR ULTIMATE ALPHA PREDATOR 100TH EDITION FIGURE
To commemorate the release of 100 Predator figures. Neca releases their first original design and concept, Alpha Predator! Classic Predator weapons such as the wrist blades, staff, and shuriken, have been reimagined to fit his unique theme. $29.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&Brand=4985
ACID RAIN GRAMPUS, CORSAC TROOPER & CORSAC MARKSMAN
The Acid Rain line features articulated detailed military figures, vehicles, and accessories on a tiny 1/18 scale. Each set is compatible with others in the line, making them perfect to collect and display.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&Brand=2465&Scale=74
RCW Creations shares a MOTU Dio Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 23 2020
"Once they have fully cured, each weapon has been gently sanded down. I have roughly placed the weapons I want to use on walls of the diorama. They are now ready to be painted and then permanently fixed onto the walls."
Make sure you scroll through as he has done a series of great updates to his Masters of the Universe Castle Room. I really like that casting!
RC-1136 shares new custom Droid Tank...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 23 2020
"NR-N99 Persuader-class droid"
He did some nice paint work on this one folks.
RC-1136 shares Season 7 Trailer for The Clone Wars...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 23 2020
"Found some easter eggs!!!"
Click through to find out. Its gonna be another great watch folks!
Dan shares Boss Fight Studio News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 23 2020
Wow, their new Flash Gordon line is gonna be fun! I can't wait until we see BOSS Fight Studio Figures on the pegs at all major retailers!
RCW Creations finishes the Throne...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 22 2020
"With this done, this piece is now complete, my usual final pictures to follow."
He has a nice update on his latest Master of the Universe Castle Room Diorama too.
Ghost Skull 18 shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 22 2020
"Custom painted battle droid made to look like b1 from the star wars resistance episode "The Mutiny"
Looks great to me!
Dan shares you want fries with that!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 22 2020
Looks like our theme park is starting to serve up some of its food offerings in some themed packaging. Clicking through will show you how to scale it is.
RCW Creations shares a MOTU Dio Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 21 2020
"For the exterior I added green to grey mixture, when this had dried added more green mixture and gave it another coat.
The look I'm going for is Filmation internally and Mattel colour scheme for the exterior."
He has a nice Throne Update too.
Darth More shares a new diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 21 2020
"Ever since I started building dioramas back in 2009 I wanted to build one of Utapau. You might know that Revenge of the Sith is my favorite Episode of George's movies. And the Battle of Utapau is illustrated in an epic way in ROTS.
So here's my first attempt on making a piece of Grievous' last place to hide..."
It sure looks great to me. It was awesome to read his full description too. So detailed!
UPDATE! He shares how he did some of the great paint work and products he used here.
RC-1136 shares some custom projects...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 21 2020
"Custom Wookie:
3D-Printed Z-6 Rotary Blaster Cannon
Heavy Blaster Repeater Cannon"
As you can see he has been busy! I like his Wookie.
JDeck finishes up his latest custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 21 2020
"I'm pretty much done with this Usagi Yojimbo figure. I just added some hair sculpting, I wanted to add more but it would have made the helmet unwearable. Then black base coat and dry rush. I painted the Sashimono banner with Usagi's clan symbol and also added the symbol to the helmet. I don't think I'll paint the armor, I like it brown instead of blue."
I like him!
Dan shares Spin Master News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 21 2020
Looks like Wonder Woman is coming in this line too!
Ron Hembling shares Pirate Batman Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 19 2020
"Hi All,
Pirate Batman - Caribbean 1668. 1:12 scale
Recipe.
Pirate Batman - is a Mezco Captain Kirk body and hands and I also used a Mezco Ascending Knight Batman head and the beard was done using fake fur and painting in black. The paints are the Captain Kirk ones which were dyed grey and the top is a Hasbro 6" Black Series Princess Leia gown which I cut off the hood and lower section and then dyed it grey.
The boots I used pleather to give them I pirate look them and the leather armour and gauntlets were made using leather/pleather and the studs are pieces of plastic rod cut thin and glued into place.
The chest emblem I got the idea from Cosplay Chris and the cape is just a piece of old black material I had in my parts box and I used a pair of scissors to make the ends tattered. The sword is from an old Indiana Jones figure and the flintlock pistol was made from a T2 Arnie figure shot gun, balsa wood and plastic card.
Base - is high density foam and the deck, mast and rope latter were made using cardboard, balsa wood and craft string."
Wow, how cool is that!
Mos Eisley Customz shares a great Walker...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 18 2020
"Been working on this AT-AT for awhile, it's missing a few bit's so stuck on a shelf at the moment"
Now that is awesome. Don't forget you to take a look at his U-Wing too!
Hasbro shares some Black Widow Products coming...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 18 2020
"HASBRO MARVEL BLACK WIDOW SPRING 2020 ONE SHEET
MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH BLACK WIDOW Figure
(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $29.99/Available: Spring 2020)
Fans, collectors, and kids alike can enjoy this MARVEL LEGENDS SERIES 6-INCH BLACK WIDOW figure, inspired by the character from the MARVEL comics. This figure features premium design, detail, and articulation for high poseability and display in any action figure collection. The figure also includes a clear, flexible action stand which can hold it in a perfect action pose and features peg holes to attach accessories. Includes figure, stand, and 12 accessories. Available for pre-order at Walmart.com, Best Buy, Entertainment Earth, Big Bad Toy Store, and Hasbro Pulse.
NERF POWER MOVES MARVEL BLACK WIDOW STINGER STRIKE NERF DART-LAUNCHER
(HASBRO/Ages 5 & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)
Inspired by the BLACK WIDOW movie, this NERF POWER MOVES MARVEL BLACK WIDOW STINGER STRIKE NERF DART-LAUNCHER offers exciting MARVEL action and adventure. With this role-play toy, kids can imagine taking a swipe at TASKMASTER and other evildoers! Boys and girls will love pretending to be BLACK WIDOW, holding down the button on the launcher and performing the STINGER STRIKE move to launch a NERF dart! Includes blaster, 3 NERF darts, and instructions. Available at most major retailers.
MARVEL BLACK WIDOW TASKMASTER STEALTH SLASH SWORD AND SHIELD
(HASBRO/Ages 5 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $19.99/Available: Spring 2020)
TASKMASTER is armed with the ability to mimic an enemy’s every move. Imagine the masked assassin TASKMASTER suiting up and carrying out deadly missions with this MARVEL BLACK WIDOW TASKMASTER STEALTH SLASH SWORD AND SHIELD, inspired by MARVEL’S BLACK WIDOW movie. The calculating and formidable TASKMASTER always has a surprise for enemies. Pull the sword from the shield and imagine surprising other combatants in battle! Slide the switch on the shield and it retracts into a gauntlet or opens up. The shield also includes an elastic strap that fits easily on most fans’ wrists. Includes sword, shield, and instructions. Available at most major retailers."
Looks like some fun stuff!
Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 18 2020
Looks like a neat Techo-Dinosaur offering out there too:
Mos Eisley Customz shares some great custom ships...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 17 2020
"Hi Guys, new to the forum, thought id say hello with a few custom's i've done recently, planning on doing a rebel transport soon, cant wait for it to arrive."
Talk about a great way to introduce yourself! He has a great U-Wing currently on sale on eBay too!
RCW Creations finishes the Throne and starts a new project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 17 2020
"Finished painting the throne, got to start on the base now.
With Bradford Unleashed comic con around the corner, I have done so many commissions really I need to take a couple of original pieces. To start with I’m going to put together another MOTU based castle room. It will be a cross between the two I’ve made previously."
Nice!
Big Bad Toy Store has the pre-orders and in-stock items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 16 2020
STAR WARS MODEL KITS SALE!
These Star Wars model kits by Bandai Spirits feature movie-accurate details; collect figures of characters and droids across all the films, along with scaled ships and vehicles at a discounted price.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=Discount&ProductType=307&Brand=2308
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION IMPERIAL TIE FIGHTER SALE!
The return of the Vintage Collection! Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium, highly detailed 3.75-inch scale figures and vehicles from Star Wars: The Vintage Collection! $34.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Product/VariationDetails/86253
THE MANDALORIAN ART PRINTS
These art prints from Pyramid America are inspired by The Mandalorian television series. Measuring 17 by 11 inches each print comes framed. $19.99 Each
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&SortOrder=New&Company=526
Hasbro updates D-O
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 16 2020
"Hasbro Star Wars Ultimate D-O Interactive Droid
In 2019, Hasbro released an expansive collection of products for the latest Star Wars film, Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Fans were excited to bring home new Hasbro products depicting their favorite characters, including the app-enabled Ultimate D-O Interactive Droid! Now that the film has hit theaters, Hasbro is thrilled to share an update has been applied to the product’s app, featuring English voiceover which allows users to enable movie-accurate audio of D-O’s phrases from the film through their device. The app update is currently live and available on iOS and Android."
RCW Creations almost done with Cobra Commander Throne...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 16 2020
"I have used Games Workshop’s Reikland Fleshshade on the back and sides of throne, working the flesh shade in to the groves. I've used Auric Armour Gold in between the Cobras 'ribs'. Then to see how it looked before painting all cushions, I have used Mephiston Red.
With work on Cobra Commander's throne coming to an end soon, it's time to start building my next commission piece. I've been asked to build another Mortal Kombat The Pitt but unlike my previous one which was scaled for 3.75" action figures, this one will be for the 6" range.
JDeck is back with a custom figure update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 16 2020
"I started on my armoured Usagi Yojimbo custom. The base is Articulated icons Undying Ronin. I started sculpting over the Ninja head the figure came with using green stuff. I'm used to miliput, but greenstuff is good, a little different but good. I started sculpting the ears, and I made them to be removable in order to fit on the Kabuto. I decided on the ornament with the antlers, because it's like a jackalope."
It sure looks like he is off to a good start to me. Click through for the full image update and description.
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 16 2020
I saw this and thought how awesome and then I read and saw that they are working on the digital printing instructions for this. How cool is that! I need to go get me a Three D Printer!
RC-1136 shows us his cosplay...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 15 2020
"Titanfall 2, Jack Cooper Cosplay
Ahab Predator"
Wow! His Titanfall 2 Cosplay is terrific, but that Predator Costume is unhinging the ole jaw first thing this morning. Just wow!
Big Bad Toy Stores has a great sale on the Vintage TIE Fighter....
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 14 2020
"The return of the Vintage Collection! Celebrate the legacy of Star Wars, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with premium, highly-detailed 3.75-inch scale figures and vehicles from Star Wars The Vintage Collection!
The TIE fighter was the unforgettable symbol of the Imperial fleet. Carried aboard Star Destroyers and battle stations, TIE fighters were single-pilot vehicles designed for fast-paced dogfights with Rebel X-wings and other starfighters.
Imagine recreating iconic moments from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back with this Star Wars The Vintage Collection 3.75-inch-scale Imperial TIE Fighter vehicle, featuring premium deco and movie-inspired design, and including an Imperial TIE Fighter Pilot figure."
And the great thing is you can get it for over fifty six percent off its regular retail price!
RCW Creations shares a Throne Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 14 2020
"A black under coat has been applied."
It sure is looking like he is in the final stages to me. Very ncie.
Ron Hembling shares a new Batman Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 13 2020
"Hi All,
Medieval Batman, England 1468, 1:12 scale.
NOTE - I have added a picture at the end of the figure before I painted it.
Recipe.
Figure - is from coomodels and is from their Palm Empire series and the weapons and feet are real metal and the armour is a medium plastic. I added ears and bat symbol by using plastic card and then I lightly sanded the armour and then sprayed it with Rust-O-luem Matt Black.
Once the Matt Black was dry I then dry brushed the armour using Vallejo's Gun Metal. The cape was made using a piece of cloth and it was attached using super glue and 1/6 buttons and I also repainted the head and leather belt.
Base - is high density foam and I used a pencil to make the stone floor and then I used my fingers ad ripped away the edges under the stone floor. The columns were made using a cardboard tube then I glued corrugated cardboard around the tube and left it to dry.
Once the cardboard has dried I then placed newspaper in the tube and then sealed the ends using watered down spakfilla. I then glued one piece of the column to a piece of balsa wood and then covered the columns lightly with some watered down spakfilla. The soil is a mix of sand, spakfilla and brown paint and the grass tufts, grass foliage and vines are from MiniNatur.
Ron"
Now that just looks tough folks!
Darth More shares new dio work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 13 2020
"here's a little teaser of some work in progress: The 10th Level"
Looks like he plans to customize up some Lego Troopers too.
Darth More shows you why to head to Dollar Stores!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 12 2020
"Yesterday, I went to a city where I haven't been in six years - just 20 minutes away. So I jumped on a train and found a town full of Dollar Stores. And this is what I found:"
As you will see when you click through he made grade use of his cheap finds.
Izzy Mel 45 shares a new Falcon Video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 12 2020
"Here is a closer look at the NAV chairs with video on the 1/6 scale NAV Chair;"
Just WOW!
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 12 2020
Talk about a cool action figure video. Fans have such outstanding talent. Wouldn't it be cool to see all of the Mandalorian Episodes done with action figures like this!
Well if they made enough of em (grumble, grumble a little bitO.
H.A.C.K.S. for the Flash Gordon Movie!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 12 2020
Dan shares news about BOSS Fight Studio doing action figures for the new Flash Gordon movie. Wow! If these make mainstream retail I can only wonder what that will mean for future movie lines. I can honestly say, dollar for dollar, if you get your hands on a BFS Action Figure you will say they are the best!
Larifari is back with a jaw dropping custom Speeder...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 10 2020
"No Droids speeder" from the Mandalorian..."
Wow, Darth More already said it, but you know when you see a new project from larifari it is gonna be awesome.
Izzy Mel 45 gives us some more images...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 10 2020
His latest Falcon Update is just outstanding. I am not sure I have ever seen such close attention to detail and that is saying something with the customs I have seen over the years. If you haven't seen the latest update click away!
RC-1136 shares a great Tano Fighter Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 10 2020
He says he finished her up and that he did. Man, I miss the shelves when they were full of great ships like this.
I sure do love the new Skiff, but I could sure see more of things like this.
Ron Hembling is back with a new Scarif Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 10 2020
"Hi All,
Shoretrooper Scarif 28mm
Recipe.
Figure's - are from Fantasy Flight Games and have been painted and weathered using Vallejo Paints.
Base - is high density foam and the tarmac was done by using a sharp pencil and scribing into the foam. The control panel is from Fantasy Flight Games and is from their Priority Supplies Battlefield expansion set and the crates are made using plastic card.
The sand is a mix of fine sand and spakfilla with Vallejo's Iraqui Sand mixed in and the palm tree's I got of ebay and repainted the using Vallejo paints. the small ground foliage I picked up from my local gaming store and the large bushes are from Woodland Scenics, Olive Green foliage set."
Daggone that looks real folks! I could sure use a tropical paradise after a dose of winter this week!
Big Bad Toy Store has the pre-orders and in-stock items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 9 2020
STAR WARS MODEL KITS SALE!
These Star Wars model kits by Bandai Spirits feature movie-accurate details; collect figures of characters and droids across all the films, along with scaled ships and vehicles at a discounted price.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&PageSize=100&SortOrder=Discount&ProductType=307&Brand=2308
DC MULTIVERSE MCFARLANE ACTION FIGURES
Based on the various DC Comics universes, these McFarlane figures were designed with an incredible amount of detail featuring up to 22 moving parts.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?Series=19740&Brand=2149
SPIN MASTER BATMAN FIGURES
From Spin Master, continue building your Batman universe collection with this set of 4-inch figures. Each figure is comic inspired, features several points of articulation, and included mystery accessories. This set includes six standard figures plus one chase figure of either a gold Batman or metallic Robin.
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?Company=100
Bossk's Bounty shares a new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 9 2020
"Hey Star Wars Collectors! Welcome to my Most Wanted Mandalorian Figures video! Be sure to let me know which character you want Hasbro to make.
There are so many amazing characters in the Disney+ TV show The Mandalorian, and hopefully many of them will be made in to figures either for the Vintage Collection or The Black Series. In this video I go through the characters that I most want Hasbro to make first."
I agree, there are a ton of great figures I would love to see in vintage packaging for this.
Dan shares Hong Kong Toy Fair News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 9 2020
From World Peace Keepers to Godzilla we are starting to see the new upcoming toy lines!
RC-1136 makes a Laser Turret...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 8 2020
"WIP Separatist Turbolaser Battery
Construction is from wood, plastics, and various metal scrap parts. Also many, many greeblies!"
It was great to see his work in progress photos. I really like this. The Shipyarders Ingenuity always surprises me.
Ghost Skull 18 shares a new Maul...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, January 8 2020
"Hand painted Darth maul headsculpt with custom dark saber
Custom pyre made from white armored first order trooper
Custom weathered shock trooper"
Thats three great new customs to peruse!
SID shares a Rise of Skywalker rumor...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 7 2020
"Three hours and twelve minutes.
According to anonymous sources inside multiple organizations like Lucasfilm, Disney and Bad Robot and confirmed through additional reporting like Deadline’s interview with The Rise of Skywalker editor, Maryann Brandon; J.J. Abrams and TROS team struggled with wanting to release the cut that more closely matched the Director’s vision, but were disallowed from doing so.
That cut? The J.J. Abrams Director’s Cut, clocking in at no less than one hundred and ninety-two minutes."
Wow, count me in for wanting to see that!
Darth More checks in about the Australian Fires...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, January 7 2020
"This is a Topic that lies on my stomach for weeks by now and feels like a freight rain crossing my guts.
I've exchanged a few messages with hemble the last couple days because I wonder why the Australian government don't send a request for internaational help.
News here in Europe have been reporting on the devastating bushfires in Australia since they broke out in September last year. I've come accross a few videos of Australians the last days and they all send out a call for help. By now it seems like an entire continent with a unique flora and fauna is on fire and it feels like Vader is choking my throat as I'm writing this.
Approximately 500 Million animals (wild & domestic) have died in the fires already and also people lost their lifes throughout the months many of which were firefighters and volunteers.
Canada and the United States of America have sent firefighters for support already. France offered their help this week and I hope more European Governments will follow. I expect the German Government to send support. They dump so much money on questionable projects every day. I think supporting Australia is obligatory because changing conditions against life on this planet affects all of us.
If you can make a donation of any kind, it will help.
Here's a list of instutions that Tony listed in the description of his video:
NSW Rural Fire Service: https://www.rfs.nsw.gov.au/volunteer/...
Victorian Fire Service: https://www.communityenterprisefounda...
Southeast Gippsland Fire Service: https://www.gerf.org.au/
Australian Red Cross: https://fundraise.redcross.org.au/arc
Salvation Army: https://www.salvationarmy.org.au/donate/
World Wildlife Fund: https://donate.wwf.org.au/donate#gs.p...
Ethys Asher's call to donate on generozity:
https://generozity.com.au/
Let's show our support for Australia shipyarders!"
RCW Creations updates us on his Throne Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
"I've added clay to both edges of the symbol, making the ends blend with arms of the throne."
This is really taking shape!
Izzy Mel 45 shares a new Falcon Video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
"I updated the cockpit panels also known as the Volvo panels with some greeblies. Still need to add piping and more overhead details. I have them just haven’t added them yet. Working on several projects."
Daggone, that is fantastic!
Bossk's Bounty shares a new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
"Hey Star Wars Collectors, welcome to episode of 10 of Ask Bossk's Bounty! Some great questions again this week including which figures I want in wave 2 of the Retro Collection (which will be an Empire Strikes Back wave). Do I think Hasbro will release a Speeder Bike in the Vintage Collection. Do I want more 3.75 inch figures from Solo: A Star Wars Story. And of course lots of questions about the Mandalorian."
Darth Daddy does a year in review...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
It is always nice to see a video from Brian and Elias!
Dan shares a Simpsons Funny...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
I needed this to start back to work this week!
Dan shares G.I. JOE News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, January 6 2020
I haven't heard anything official yet, but wow!
Elias checks back in...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"We apologize for not posting in a while. We haven't been up to a whole lot as of late. I recently painted up a cast of "The Child" that we bought form Watto's Scrapyard, but other than that I have been hard at work on a commission since the summer. Dad hasn't been working on much lately either.
He also just finished his latest custom last night of the HVAC droid "JV-P12" from "Solo:A Star Wars Story"."
And that is just the first custom, be sure to scroll down and see them all!
Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"tunghori lists VC 162 - the Sith Stormtrooper for the first time!"
He is sure getting his hands on the good figures!
Leebo shows us his Rebel Pilots...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"Long time lurker :)
Here are some pilots I have worked on over the years. Most are super articulated and consist of minor head and hand work. In one case I also did some leg work. There are a handful I picked up from others over time.
I'm working on a few more, but this was the first chance in a long time I was able to set them up in a display. Hope you enjoy."
Wow, and folks there are way more to peruse than just the ones in the pic! I know I sure enjoyed seeing them.
Mr. BMB shares new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"I just had to be in the 2019 kit roundup gang but mine is bigger in years its the kit rodeo of roundups"
Chuckles shares his custom year in review...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"I'm about to slow WAY down on the action figures. I've been imagining this home-office (nerd hobby room) for a long time, but whenever I have time to work on it I spend that time making another figure so I've decided 2020 is the year of the layout! I have some boring office stuff to work out (desk instead of foldout table, wall shelves, and upgrade lighting), and I really need to build an airbrush spray booth this year, but I'm also going to get serious about the shelf diorama. I've got to build a bar & distillery, prop-doors, internal walls, a TON of greeble props, probably more LED lighting, buckets of painting, and more. I'll start a new thread over in the Diorama section to post updates about my progress.
Meanwhile, here's a big group shot I took last night! Pretty sure there are 78 custom figures in this pic. (I'm going to have to re-shoot eventually; I forgot the Ewok customs.)"
Wow, and then there is this other custom he posted yesterday I ran out of room to post on. He is on fire!
Darth More gets a Legacy Arts Building...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
"Legacy Arts was kind enough to even sell me one of his original (prototype) buildings! He told me he has special memories attached to them because he built them together with his father in law. This makes it even more special to me to have it here with me right now and it is one of my most Special pieces in my collection now."
Looks pretty awesome to me.
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
And gives us info about the ancient Mudhorn:
Dan shares some DC News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, January 5 2020
Looks like Target is getting some exclusives.
Chuckles shares even more great customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"I'm having a fun week with lots of time for customs!
Here's a quick background character alien I threw together. Hardest part was replacing the neck-ball-joint to mount this head. He's wearing Marauder WWII German uniform pants that look a little long for his body but he's an alien so it works for me.
Yet another new guy! Mandalore head (2007) evolutions, I don't remember where the chest is from, the arms and belt are skiff Lando, the hands and legs are Marauders, the feet are Boba Fett, the blaster is from some Star Wars figure, and the knife is Marauders again.
I think he's probably an assassin."
Nice and there is even a great new Barge Crew in there to peruse too. What a head on that dude!
Darth More shares a great gift...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"Talking about foliage: you can find great stuff in the woods of which some is perfectly suitable for your dioramas.
After Christmas I visited my buddy Andreas. And he built a small diorama out of the stuff he found while being in the forest with his dog. He knows that I was a big fan of dinosaurs when I was a Boy. I mean who wasn't? So he gave this diorama to me. And this is just one of three!"
Really great seeing natural stuff in dioramas. I mean it doesn't get any more real than using stuff found in nature!
Ron Hembling finishes his Bunyip Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"Hi All,
Bunyip completed - 1:35 scale
Maschinen Krieger vehicle and this is a Medium Recon Vehicle used by the Mercenary Forces which they call the Bunyip.
Bunyip/Figures - I used the turrets and parts from two Hasegawa Maschinen Krieger 1/35 Nutcracker vehicle kits and also parts from a Tamiya Merkava and Sherman tank and also plastic card and rod and the crew are from MasterBox and is kit number 3598. The Bunyip and figures were painted and weathered using Vallejo Paints and Pastel chalks.
Base - is high density foam cut to shape. The ground work is a mix of spakfilla/sand and applied and while still wet kitty litter was scattered over the base. Once dry I painted the kitty litter with Vallejo Paints and then gave the base a few washes of Vallejo Iraqui and then a gave the rock a wash of Games Workshop AGRAX Earthshade to darken them.
The dead branches are dried roots I picked from the garden and the grass tufts are from MiniNatur which I lightly dry brushed with Vallejo Beige Brown to give them a partial dry look to them."
Man that turned out sweet!
Ron Hembling completes Toy Story Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"Hi All,
Toy Story display.
Figures - Buzz and Woody and from Bandai and are very articulated and come with three different facial expressions which their eyes can be moved and they come with extra hands. Woody's hat can be removed and Buzz's wings pop out by pressing the large red button.
I Repainted the hair on Woody and the eye brows on them both and I painted the extra details on Woody's hat/vest/shirt/scarf. The eyes are decals but will come off after time so I used a little superglue and glued then eye decals into place.
The barrel/soldiers/lego I got by raiding the son's toy boxes he doesn't use and the blocks I printed off the net and glued onto cardboard and cut out and glued together.
The base is high density foam and the skirting board is a think piece of foam board and the wallpaper/floor/power point I printed off the net and the power cord is an old cord I had in my parts box."
Looks great to me!
Darth More shares a new Wal-Mart Deal...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"Kids Warehouse sells TVC Klaatu on Walmart.com for just $5.99.
So if you still haven't gotten this brilliant figure or look for cheap custom fodder, I'd give this a go!
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-The-Vintage-Collection-Klaatu-Skiff-Guard-3-75-inch-Figure/664644821"
Nice!
Darth More sends in Nihilus 911000 update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
"Nihilus911000 ends the year with a collection update and by showing all 6" customs he made in 2019:
Mara Jade is definitely one of my favorites out of so many excellent customs of his!
And he starts the new decade with not one but THREE new custom Clone Troopers:
Waxer, Boil and a Clone Medic of the 212th Attack Battallion:
He also gives some great hints at where he gets his casted helmets and decals!"
It is great to see year in reviews.
Blue Milk posts update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
Looks like shipping is gonna happen the end of March!
Dan shares Fortnite News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
Looks like Amazon is getting some interesting new Fortnite Products:
Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, January 4 2020
Looks like Spin Master is going to be doing more DC than just a Batman Line!
Moronarama shares his first batch of the year...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"Alright, first batch of the new year!
https://www.ebay.com/str/weakcut/Custom-Action-Figures/_i.html?_storecat=49737563013"
Folks, there are over 15 new customs to peruse. He just has some awesome combinations from droids to aliens, etc. I really like them all!
RCW Creations starts new Cobra Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"I've been asked to build a throne for Cobra Commander to scale 12" Sideshow series. To get an idea of scale I have purchased a 1992 Action Man Cobra Commander which is also 12".
So far for the seat I have made this out of foam board.
Using foam board to build out the throne, drawing the Cobra symbol to go behind the back of the chair. The idea I have to upon this making it 3 dimensional."
Talk about looking cool!
Chuckles shares two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"Another guy wearing stolen imperial chest armor. Made using a Boba Fett waist and belt, legs, lower arms, head & helmet, Hoth Stormtrooper chest, Weequay upper arms, Marvel Falcon backpack, lots of paint, and some stickers from Bad Mother Tattoos and Customs.
Pretty sure I'm finished weathering this guy. I think he's a rebel commando, but he may also do some bounty work on the side."
They both look great.
Ghost Skull 18 shares a new Space Skeleton...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"I recently picked up a 6 inch fortnite leviathan an wanted to see if I could use it for a custom and with a little work I was able to remove the helmet an attach a head"
Looks awesome!
Mr. BMB reviews a new item...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"Live Resin 1/35 US Army Special Forces Gunner (1 figure w/2 heads) & Heavy Weapon Mount"
Looks nice!
RC-1136 shares a new ship...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"First of all, I completely stripped the fighter down to screws and parts. I removed the red dome astromech in favor of a swappable R2 socket, then washed all the vehicle panel lines. I added decals and kill markers as well."
It sure looks good to me.
Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
"tunghori lists VC 163 - the Shadow Stormtrooper!
Visit his store here."
It is always interesting to see what Tunghori is into.
Dan shares Fortnite News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, January 3 2020
Looks like new stuff is hitting!
Big Bad Toy Store has the pre-orders and in-stock items we like!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
MOTU REACTION TWO-PACKS
The iconic Masters of the Universe toys are re-imagined as 3.75-inch action figures from the golden age! Armed with his Power Sword, He-Man charges into battle atop the trustworthy Battle Cat, and Skeletor, with his Havoc Staff, charges into battle atop the fearsome Panthor. $34.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&Series=29&PageSize=50&Brand=2603
STAR WARS MODEL KITS
Find your favorite characters and starships as scale model kits!
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STAR WARS: ART OF STAR WARS REBELS DELUXE LIMITED EDITION
Featuring never-before-seen concept art and process pieces along with exclusive commentary from the award-winning animation team of Dave Filoni, Simon Kinberg, Carrie Beck and the talented artists at Lucasfilm Animation, The Art of Star Wars Rebels is the perfect addition to any Star Wars fan's collection! $99.99
https://www.bigbadtoystore.com/Search?HideSoldOut=true&Brand=2308&PageSize=50&SortOrder=New&ProductType=173&Department=7393
Starchaser shares a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
"First post of 2020, though technically last custom of 2019 (finished it last night).
Vi Moradi (from Galaxy's Edge):"
Nice. Very nice!
Chuckles shares two new SW Customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
"Not working this week so lots of time for figures!
This is a new favorite! The head was made & painted by a local friend, the upper body, arms, and skirt are all Marauder's WWII, the hat is Marauder's WWII, the goggles are old BBI, the hands are Marauders, the belt is Darth Vader (don't remember which), and the legs are Star Wars (but again I don't remember which).
Started work on half a dozen new custom projects today. Most of them incorporate parts from Marauder's WWII line.
Here's a new fan-fic henchman that uses the red-version German officer legs. I really like how this guy came out.
Helmet inspired by a recent Rykrof Enloe skiff guard."
Nice!
Coruscant Cantina Customs is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
"I have recently gotten into sewing plushies and I knew I had to create The Child from the Mandalorian. I created my own pattern and made him out of anti-pil fleece. His robe is removable and fully lined and he's wonderfully huggable. Haven't posted on here in quite a while but I really wanted to share him!"
Talk about cute!
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
I like his new custom Mudhorn. Looks like a good cross between a grizzly bear and a rhino.
Dan shares news on Spinmaster Batman Line...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, January 2 2020
Looks like a license was gotten away from Mattel and now we see a new line up of figures from the new licensee. Dan also shares the full line up is available to order from Entertainment Earth:
