Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
Their latest newsletter if full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.
This time out I am really enjoying those new Acid Rain items. They have some new Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. Figures too!
RC-1136 adds Grievous to his Photo-Novel Dios...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"I took some more action shots and they came out well. With a proper backdrop, these will become top quality dioramas. Might look into a green screen."
That sounds like a great idea. I am anxious to hear the story and see the action!
Darth More shares more great resources...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"New forum member Flo Joe is working on an Ewok Village based on the original vintage Kenner version. We were considering which material to use and I went out scouting for him at some local dollar stores.
I started working on my lake on Endor as part of my “peaceful scenes” series. This video by Battlefront Mods on YouTube is a nice source for reference:
And here’s what I found:
I’ll defintely make some boats/rafts for the Ewok fishers with these eco friendly appetizer bowls!"
Mr. BMB teaches you how to paint...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"Just wanting to show someone just starting out in painting figures some quick and easy steps to paint a figure. I'll see how the interest in this video goes as to whether I will continue with the figure."
He also has a great Batman and Robin Model Review:
Two new dio updates from RCW Creations...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"The brick work has been marked and scored into foam."
He also has an update on his diorama we featured yesterday too. The dude just does such great brick and stone work on his dios!
Chuckles is really planning his Shelf Dio well...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"Here's something cool that I hadn't mentioned yet. When planning the smaller buildings and mini-dios to go on the big dio shelf I've limited their width so they can fit on the shelf sideways. This way a mini-dio can be used along the back wall, or against one of the side walls.
Or, fit two near each other to make an alleyway."
Nice, very nice!
Chuckles shares two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 30 2020
"And this guy I did last night and this morning. I've had these parts sitting around for awhile, but if I'm going to airbrush some primer on a project I try to make it 3 or 4 projects at once. It saves airbrush cleaning time. It's mostly a Marauder Contract Ops figure, with a Marauder WWII head, a Marauder vest that has been altered to mount the kit from a BBI Elite Forces (Patriot) figure."
He also has a new Team Guy for you to peruse after you check out this post.
Spudafett is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 29 2020
"Tap. Tap... Is this thing on?
Whoooooweee. It's been a while since I popped in here. Looks like my last post here was sometime in 2015?
So, I'm still alive. I've been busy with other hobbies. Started building cigar box guitars last year... This pandemic has me with more free time than normal... So, after finishing up some other projects and having found some black series figures for fodder recently I decided to pull all the old customizing stuff out and do a few figures.
I've almost exclusively switched to collecting and customizing the 6inch figures. I just can't do the fine details like I used to... and (if you're familiar with my old work) I can't stand the 5 POA crap being put out in the 4inch lines nowadays.
So, here's a couple customs I finished up today.
20-T Railcrawler Conveyex Transport Engineer (driver)
And one that I've been mulling on for over a year now.
What if Star Lord, but in Star Wars?"
Talk about great seeing him back and man what great soft good work on that Driver! And Starlord as a combination Mando Stormy Guy. Awesome!
RCW Creations starts new dios...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 29 2020
"I am making another figure display, this one's a corner of an attic. Again the same measurements as before 6"x6"x9". This piece is mainly made from bolsa wood, using foam board for under the floor and the cladding over the slats. I have ripped parts of the foam to reveal the slats behind the board."
As if that wasn't enough he also started on a seventh diorama.
JDeck adds to his Spaceport...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 29 2020
"Here is an update on my Droid Workshop. I just finished spackling and painted using Woodland Scenics watercolors. I added some lights I had still in package from Evan's Design. I made a lampshade out of a chrome plated spaceship parabolic dish. I think it was the Odyssey kit."
Trust me folks this is just the start of all the great stuff he did to it!
Clonehead adds his graphics to his mini-arcade...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 29 2020
"I got a couple of those front panels wrapped on the Astroids Deluxe machine earlier in the week. I need some practice but it looks ok. I need to get the other three on the riser box.
Waiting on a part to customize a different cabinet in a different way that could show up tomorrow."
He even hinted that certain Wal-Marts are doing some mega clearances on these machines and he has heard of prices going for as low as $1! I checked and didn't find any deals that nice, but who knows. It doesn't hurt to check!
Enjoy a new episode of the Kessel Run Review!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 28 2020
"Welcome to Episode 25 of the Kessel Run Review! In this episode, Wookielover1138 features the Star Wars Vintage Collection Poe Dameron's X-Wing Fighter or T-70 X-Wing, as well as the Mandolorian and Cara Dune figures. Plus, Mattel's The Child from The Mandolorian and gives a shoutout to Bossk's Bounty with a couple of Kenner's Vintage Collection Bossk figures. She also takes a look at two customizers, HenbleCreations and Marsha Parkins! Sponsored by Outer Rim Traders."
We definitely like our Ron Hembling around here!
Chuckles shares resource items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 28 2020
"Oh, if you're thinking about trying something similar; that door is a 3d print that I got from Ebay seller relivingthepastagain.
And a built doorframe for this door from Diorama Outfitters."
Wow, these eBay Sellers have a ton of great stuff, very reasonably priced!
Chuckles shares some Dio Shelf and Office Updates...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 28 2020
"Last you saw of these pieces I had covered them in black. That's a sealing layer of Mod Podge mixed with some black paint. Next I sprayed on a primer color (mostly to get the 1st door color started), followed by the base building color.
I also built this throne thing for my custom Hutt. Gave it a base layer color, and some darker slop sprayed over it. This thing is going to get some heavy dirty wash and weathering."
He has also repainted some small shelves he has made for his custom action figures.
Mr. BMB shares a new build...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 28 2020
"Tamiya Street Rider 1/12"
Oh yeah, old school rider. I like it.
Disney sends word on May the 4th Exclusive...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 28 2020
"Fans can now celebrate May the 4th with the first-ever collectible Star Wars key from shopDisney.com. The Disney signature font, “D,” Death Star-inspired graphics, light saber design and “Star Wars” logo bit will inspire fans to unlock the secrets of the Jedi.
The collectible key will be available for a limited time on May 4 for $12.99, limit one per Guest."
Seems pretty interesting.
RC-1136 shares some photo-novel progress...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
I have been wondering how he was progressing along those lines. Well, it looks like the Seps are taking some prisoners, or are they?
We will just have to wait to find out when he debuts his photo-novel!
RC-1136 shares a custom figures update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"Captain Rex (fully articulated)
Ventress 2.0"
Wow! Color me impressed! The soft goods work on that Ventress is just fantastic!
Chuckles finds some great Cantina Stuff!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"1:12th scale dollhouse accessories I found on Ebay. Got the beer glasses on ebay too. Actually, there are a bunch of dollhouse accessories in my wish list."
It is so nice to see this kind of stuff. Man, you can sure add to your Cantina Displays with stuff like this!
RCW Creations shares more great diorama work...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"Final pictures of The Ghosts Cargo bay are bow done and live on my website
Final pictures of my second display stand are done."
He is just rocking the dios in April!
Mr. BMB shares new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"Alien 3 Sulaco model kit by Halcyon 1/2400"
Now this one looks like a great build!
Luchuk666 makes a display...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"Hi guys. Well I've just finished this little display for my scum and villany, not exactly a diorama only a little display inspired by the mandalorian... Just another day for the empire looking for illegal situations of weapons and spice dealing."
Looks fun to me!
Clonhead shares Gaming News...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
"Your sit down Star Wars cabinet just went up for pre order last night.
https://www.walmart.com/ip/Star-Wars-Arcade-With-Bench-Seat-Arcade1Up/248851348"
I so want this!
Dan is having some coloring fun!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 27 2020
He found some great dinsaur coloring pages on Facebook. I mean lets face it, it is sometimes just so much fun to grab a crayon and or a marker and just have some fun.
Rodger shows us his Barge Improvements...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 26 2020
"I started my Mods by making a wire bracket to hold up and show off the front panel.
Next I lifted the sails 2.5" with wood sleeves and bent wire. Finish pics coming soon...Stay Tuned !"
Folks, his mods are awesome! Talk about making sure you get to see all the great parts of the Barge!
Chuckles adds to his Dio Shelf...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 26 2020
"Working on some smaller scenes and buildings that will fit on my large shelf environment. These will be built outside the shelf environment and placed as need on the shelf dio. That way I can move them around for different looks.
It's not as fun though. I like making figures more.
First, in case you haven't seen it, this is the big shelf environment. It's an IKEA shelf with some dividers left out, and other dividers cut to make doors. It's been painted, and I added LED lighting. You can see a ton of greebles on the shelves that will eventually be placed in the environment."
Folks, it is really turning out awesome!
Chuckles shares some new JOE Customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 26 2020
"I'm going to post a few older Joes. Here's my version of Spirit. Mostly Joe parts, with a Marauder vest."
Trust me folks he has way more than just Spirit to peruse! Such awesome work!
RCW Creations working magic on his Mandalorian Dios...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 26 2020
"When the filler had dried, I created a dark sand brown wash, shading the entire floor and crevasses of set.
While that was drying I turned my attention to the pipes. Painting the parts with Games Workshops Retributor Armour, then dry brushed with Necron Compound. After this had dried both parts where glued onto the pieces.
I added filler mix into the crevasses between the pipes and the wall. Dry brushing the mixture over the pipes to weather them.
Using the sand brown mix that was originally made and added to the filler, I have painted the border and dry brushed the floor with. Once the filler around the pipes is dried then I'll dry brush the wall."
It looks so great up against his first completed mini-door dio!
Dan shares news on blue milk...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 26 2020
It looks like last year's April fools is gonna happen for real this year. Evidently Turners was already planning on a blue birthday milk to celebrate their anniversary so this wasn't too much of a stretch. It even has an expiration date for May the 4th!
I am so thinking about getting a 3D Printer!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 25 2020
Take a look at this 3D Printed Razor Crest I am seeing on Facebook by one talented customizer by the name of Drew Johnson and tell me you would love to have one of these. This bad boy looks like its the perfect scale too!
Do you ever think we may see a day that our hobby will go from retail and etail to just paying for a 3D Print File? I can sure see the day getting closer when I see cool things like this!
RCW Creations finishes his Mandalorian Mini-Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 25 2020
"I've completed this display piece. I think I'll start a 12'x6"x9" piece to go next this one."
I really like this one I won't lie as the Mandalorian is my favorite thing about SW right now. I am also glad to be able to report he has already added a new diorama that will go on the side of this, kind of like a connect a dio!
I am still amazed at Mauldalorian's build!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 24 2020
His 6" Scale Clone Wars Finale Bo-Katan is just amazing. This morning I want to just showcase how great the sculpting is on this figure by focusing on the face.
Hasbro has this great new 3D Rendering Technology that supposedly lets you get great realism, but tell me they could get Bo's Facial Sculpt this good if they make one (and man I hope they do aftering seeing Mauldalorian's!).
RCW Creations shares final images on three of his dioramas...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 24 2020
"The second of the final pictures of Mos Eisley are now done.
The second of the final pictures of Cargo Bay are now done."
And if thats not enough dio update for you he has done more work on his Mandalorian Dio too.
Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
Their latest newsletter if full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.
This time out I am really enjoying those new Marvel (Groot) and ALIENS (Powerloader) Items!
Mauldalorian finishes his latest Mando Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
He is really enjoying the Season Finale of the Clone Wars and has really made on great 6” Black Series Bo-Katan Kryze!"
Make sure you click through, but I had to show the helmet off pic too! Just outstanding!
Chuckles shares a G.I. JOE Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
"This Cobra lady is obviously inspired by Scrap Iron, but I've been calling her the Cobra Special Projects Officer.
Marauder figure, and parts. Bad Mother slide-off decal (again)."
Wow. She fits so great in the JOE Verse. I can hear her saying Cobra!
Starchaser creates a new Star Wars Alien Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
"I often turn out to be a fan of secondary characters in books or movies. One of the characters I was intrigued with from Timothy Zahn's Thrawn trilogy was a smuggler called Clyngunn. Clyngunn comes from a race called the ZeHethbra. I thought it would be great to add a ZeHethbra to my collection of aliens. So, I have created Madduyn."
Click through to see more images and read a most excellent backstory.
RCW Creations updates us on his Mandalorian Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
"Using water down filler mixed (I don't know who gave me this idea RON ;D) with fine sand and light brown paint I have given the front of this model two coats. I have also undercoated the door with black which I'll paint either brown or a metallic grey."
I am really enjoying this project as the Mandalorian is so my favorite thing about SW right now!
JDeck is making a Spaceport!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 23 2020
"I'm starting a new thread because this is going to be an ambitious project. I'm planning to make a space station, built on a 30"x70" table. I'm just going to build one building at a time. The goal is to display a majority of my figures and vehicles in one giant modular display. The Spaceport will be based on my fictitious world of Galgrebaa, during the Imperial Era. However I will incorporate figures from other eras and universes that I think are cool."
Talks about one awesome project!
Clonehead gets some custom graphics for his mini-arcade...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 22 2020
"I did get my graphics set a couple of days ago for Astroids deluxe but haven’t had time to get anything applied yet. They look good and the colors match. I will put on the top two front panels first. I have the front mikes up for the one shot."
Man, talk about kicking things up a few notches!
RCW Creations already starts a new diorama!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 22 2020
"While working out what to do for the final two pieces for my 8 piece commission. I thought I'd do something small Star Wars based display piece.
After watching The Mandalorion I wanted to base it off the series. Either the spaceport from the first couple of episodes or the desert planet Arvala-7/Tatooine.
The measurements are 9? x 6? x 6?. The back wall, base and wall braces are made from foam board using a piece of 10mm and 6mm glued together. The wall I have added another piece of 6mm to frame around the door. The door is made from two pieces of 2mm bolsa wood, the top pieces I have cut rectangle shapes, sanded them down and glued the two layers together.
John Graeber shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 22 2020
He makes such cool things. Check out his latest with ole Hondo making an appearance. I keep wondering when we will see him show up in The Clone Wars!
Glorbes blows our minds again!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"Pasaana Transport Skimmer
The dearth of new figures and vehicles for Rise of Skywalker meant that I had some opportunity to tackle some custom projects. The first one I wanted to try was the Pasaana Transport Skimmer, a very old school Star Wars design that really tickled my fancy."
Now this is awesome. Glorbes just blows my mind with each new project!
Its a new episode of the Kessel Run Review!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"Welcome to the Kessel Run Review: Tens! In this episode, Wookielover1138 discusses the Top 10 figures from Season 1 of the Mandalorian that she would like to see added to the Star Wars Vintage Collection. She gets some help in the process from the customizer, 12Parsecs, and also takes a look at Baby Yoda casts available from Outer Rim Traders."
Folks make sure you give this a look and subscribe. They also have a great Facebook Page!
Luchuk666 finishes up a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"
My latest one is a Saurin Smuggler... Gotta love those reptilian species, specially the Trandoshans."
Now that looks great!
Mauldalorian shares a great new custom Mando...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"With the amazing kick off to the s7 finale of TCW, I got motivated to make a 6” Black Series Bo-Katan Kryze!
Heres a few WIP pics."
Now folks, that is nice!
Moronarama is back with his batch for April...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"A little late, but here are my customs for April."
You can even find these on eBay! Man, what great customs!
RCW Creations finishes his latest diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 21 2020
"Finished the sixth commission piece.
I have added mesh to the alcoves in the walls, matte varnished the walls, painted the exterior walls black and tidied up the edges."
He has really been on fire with his dios!
Rodger shares a display rack for his Barge...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 20 2020
"Not a Diorama. Not a Display Shelf but a simple rack to display the Jabbas Sail barge. With added extensions for Skiffs and a discreet light bar this rack sits on metal shelf brackets that attach to wall mounted rails.
Here's the "Before". The "After" with Modified Barge and Skiffs coming Soon."
Wow, this looks nice and sturdy. Guess it needs to be to handle the weight of that Barge. It is good to see the New Sandcrawler Workshop up and running!
Mr. BMB shares a new build...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 20 2020
"Maschinen Krieger -1/20 Pz.Spah 1124 Luna GANS by Wave"
He said this was a fun build!
Luchuk666 gives us an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 20 2020
"Hi guys. here's my take on Shasa Tiel... Being a big fan of all the alien species in the SW universe, I had to do this one from Jabba's Palace"
This is a great custom!
Darth More shares new molding and casting tips...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 19 2020
"So the first entry on this thread was about impression putty, which you can actually re-use. Let's move on to non-reversible putties, which are more durable and can be more precise, too. There are many parts & pieces that can only be produced and reproduced with a 2-part-mold. In this post I show you how I make such molds & casts."
It looks like he is having some great success!
RCW Creations continues his Corridor Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 19 2020
"With the Ghost complete, I've gone back to the sixth animation set, what was a Cargo Bay now corridor.
The walls I've weathered with Games Workshops Athonian Camoshade, the door has been edged with silver. The bottom of the two walls and behind the bulkheads I've used Venice Grey. I've dry brushed the floor plating by the door with silver."
He looks almost finished with this one too folks!
JDeck adds a new H.A.C.K.S. Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 19 2020
"I got the Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S Crustacean kit to make something like Therm Scissorpunch. It's just a Head/hand swap with Ask Ack body, to make a seedy gangster. I named him Brakeesh Na-Buzaru. Skampi Na Buzaru is a Croatian dish using these large half shrimp half lobster things."
Click through to read a most excellent backstory. Man, what a great custom!
Rezikai shows results of web-comic test...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 19 2020
"Here's a rough test of the Kumo column. The background picture is just clip art from somewhere and I slapped on bubbles and a lensflare... i think it could work..."
I would say it already has. Looking forward to seeing this progression.
Francois Fluery shares to Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
Looks like ole Cad Bane is up to no good again. Wonder what he has gotten himself into this time?
Remember folks our Facebook Page many times gets content you don't see here on the main page or in the forums. Make sure you check it out and give us a like if you could!
Chuckles shows us his stuff!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
"Here's the view behind you if your sitting at the desk. IKEA Kallax shelf. I left out some of the interior shelves, and cut arched "doors" between others. Added paint, and LED lighting. Lots more to come."
Trust me folks that is just one of the great things you will see when you click on through. Love his vintage collection!
Chuckles is back with a Marvel Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
"I need to catch-up posting some older non-Star Wars custom figures. Here's Nick Fury made using a Marauder body, and a General Hux jacket. I sculpted-over the hole in the arms used for mounting Marauder gear. Probably should put a SHIELD symbol on there too..."
Wow, is that a nice version of ole Nick!
RCW Creations finishes of his Ghost Cargo Bay Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
"To finish off the build of the cargo bay, I've added LEDs to sides of the walls and two just above door.
I now need to create some cargo pods."
Talk about one great build!
Mr. BMB build an Episode I Trade Federation Tank...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
"Star Wars Episode I Trade Federation Tank 1:32 Model Kit
AMT/ERTL 30123"
Man, I haven't seen one of these in forever. Nice to go down memory lane.
Dan alerts you to a Wal-Mart Deal...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 18 2020
Looks like you can get that new Jumangi Set from Wally World for only $14.99! Thanks for letting us know Dan!
So I have a question...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
There is some great new stuff coming out for the anniversary of The Empire Strikes Back (my favorite movie). I am also running out of collection space (I know build more right!), but I just did a quick comparison of the new Slave One coming out with the older Amazon Exclusive Version we got however many years ago.
So, after seeing the comparison, do you feel a new purchase is warranted? Is there just enough difference to justify it? These are the perplexing questions occupying my thoughts this morning and I thought who better to help me than the Yarders!
Starchaser checks back in with some mega-updates!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"Its been a bit since I posted anything, but here's what I've been working on. I've made a few modifications to previously posted figures and built a couple of new ones, so on to the images
I showed the Fortnite Vertex figure a few weeks back suggesting it might have applications for customizing (and even added a C'ai Threnalli head to one). Well, I took the plunge with the idea and present The Jedha Phantoms"
Talk about nice updates!
Padawan Painter shows us his Star Wars Chess Board...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"So, I wish I could take nice professional looking pictures of the board, but the thing is literally the size of a coffee table, so this is the best I can do for now. I need to go back and hit some of the pieces with a matt varnish, as they're still shiny for my taste."
Folks each one of these "pieces" is a custom action figure with a custom base. So daggone awesome!
Luchuk666 finishes his latest custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"Finished my Kel Dor Hunter. I can actually see this guy on the mean streets of Nevarro looking for the child ;D what do you guys think?"
He teased this one yesterday and I think it turned out great. Make sure you click through and let him know what you think!
RCW Creations updates us on two of his dioramas...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"Final pictures are now done of my Station Alcove diorama. I've been so wrapped up with the others that I forgot to do these."
He has also given us a great update on his Bulkhead Diorama. He is really doing some great dio work.
Darth Daddy checks back in with two new customs:
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"Two more quick ones Elias just finished for a commission."
Wow, that Ahsoka is fantastic! Be sure to check out his TCW Obi-Wan too. That Elias is getting good!
Clonehead gets his Star Wars Mini-Arcade...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"Like a monolith before me, it stands.
I tried to be skeptical with this, my Katana of a purchase, after only one round of easy mode Star wars arcade last night but after playing a few rounds when I got home today, I am not only hooked but a bit mesmerized by how much it reminds me of playing the real thing."
Click through to read the full review and see how he put this together.
Rezikai is back with new fan fic...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 17 2020
"7 days a week as an essential worker means Rezikai didnt proofread this chapter... typos and run on sentences galore! ... however I'll be posting some rough test pics of this story as a photonovel w/no backgrounds and such in the next few days."
Well first off thanks for going into work for us all. You will enjoy this new fan fiction!
Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
Their latest newsletter if full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.
This time out I am really enjoying those new Lord of the Rings Figures (7 inches and you build Sauron!), BOSS Fight Studios (such cool sculpts, articulation, parts, etc.!), and how have I been missing the Joy Toy Line? They just got some great Star Wars items in stock too!
Ghost Skull 18 shares two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
"Crossbones and Boba unmasked"
I like both, bow wow on that ummasked Boba Fett!
Luchuk666 gives us a tease of his next project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
"Currently working on a thug from the Kel Dor species"
Man, the head sculpt and paint work already looks awesome!
JDeck show you a great H.A.C.K.S. use...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
"The vitruvian hacks rodent kit came with two heads and a set of paws, so I'm going to utilize them. The second head looks a lot like a Bothan, but of course there is no real canonical pictures of what they look like. But here is my take."
Before I even read his post when I saw the image I thought Bothan right off the bat. Remember those BOSS Fight Studio Figures and kits really lend themselves to some great Star Wars Customs!
RCW Creations shares a great diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
"I've painted the cargo bay with a grey base coat. When the undercoat dried, I masked up the model to paint the straight lines. For the door I've used a light grey and Games Workshop’s Baharroth Blue. The blue strip around the walls I've used GWs Thousands Sons Blue. The orange I originally used my airbrush but it wasn't the orange I was after, I've painted over using GWs Fire Dragon Bright."
Make sure you scroll around as he has updated us on his other diorama he is working on too!
Elias checks back in...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 16 2020
"So Dad was much better at posting on the forums than I am. In fact, I have been absolutely terrible about it. We have done quite a lot of custom action figures since our last post here. I will even have a few more to post up this weekend. Anyhow, here is what we have been up to."
Folks, trust me when I say this is one massive update. I was stoked to hear they had created some molds of some of the impressive casting this dynamic duo had done for the Jedi Younglings. The ones you see above are the second iterations of this great group. Trust me, you won't regret persuing their customs thread.
The Kessel Run Review is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 15 2020
Oh you are in for a treat today folks. My friends are back. After you enjoy this please go check out their other episodes and you will see why I am so stoked they are back.
"Welcome to Episode 24 of the Kessel Run Review! In this episode, Wookielover1138 reviews the Star Wars Vintage Collection Mandolorian Imperial Troop Transport or ITT. She also checks back with a couple of her favorite customizers, Customs for the Kid and Luke Sprywalker!"
Darth More does a nice job customizing up a Snail Tank!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 15 2020
"NR-N99 Droid Enforcer - modified and repainted - Version 2
"The NR-N99 Persuader-class droid enforcer, colloquially known as the Corporate Alliance tank droid, CAD and the snail tank, was a tank droid constructed by the Corporate Alliance at first to silence its opposers and later to combat the Grand Army of the Republic."
Hasbro released the Corporate Alliance Tank in their Clone Wars Line in 2009. I had been hoping for a debut of this vehicle since I watched Episode III for the first time.
This version of the NR-N99 appeared in the Clone Wars Series in different colors, but I expected Hasbro to release a repaint of this tank in the following years."
Darth More just creates what he wants and really shares some great fixes he made out of trash parts. Make sure you scroll around and see the entire operation. Philipp is one very thorough customizer!
Chuckles uses his COVID19 Time wisely...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 15 2020
"Some days this whole work from home thing is so nice (Tamered down version).
New custom figure! Trinto Duaba legs and belt, Wioslea upper body and arms, Ree-Yees hands and head. And I used Vilmarh Grahrk glove cuffs to lengthen the arms, and keep the Ree-Yees hands articulation. Don't remember where the soft goods skirt came from."
Darth More adds to his Battlefront Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Tactical Rescue Commando
--- TRC ---
All these fan-made addons and mods for Pandemic's original Battlefront II avaiable for free in some forums added so much to the variety and gaming experience of this already epic title. If I could program those features myself I would design a Trooper that Looks like this."
Click on through for the rest of the description, multiple images, and how he made this great custom Trooper!
RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Undercoat done"
He is really moving fast on his latest dioramas.
Chuckles shares another great new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Loving these Boss Fight Studio mini kits lately. Finished painting this guy this morning.
(Knocked out the poker table over the weekend.)"
Chuckles is really doing some great work.
JDeck shares a new custom figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Here is another Galgrebian citizen. Fleezum N. Cheatem was a Ranat junk dealer on Galgrebaa during the Imperial Era. His junk business was mostly just a front for his more lucrative Black Market. He would buy and sell anything, Spice, weapons, stolen goods, speeders ships, whatever anyone would ever want."
Click through for the rest of a most excellent backstory.
Mr. BMB shares new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Hasegawa operation Ω (Omega) Plastic model 1/48
Found in the stash deep down in the Dungeon"
Looks great to me.
Clonehead customizes up some Arcade Riser Boxes...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
"Since the only thing made by these guys more rare and hard to find than a centipede machine is the riser boxes that raise the cabinet by a foot, I bought some 1/2 inch MDF this weekend and built a couple. Some paint and some stickers and they will be fine."
Man, I just want to go to Clint's house and play for an afternoon. I am so so so tempted to start down this path myself.
Any JOE Stuff lying around?
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
Jake James shows you how great some of those old JOE Sets look repurposed as Imperail Bases. COBRA!
Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 14 2020
Looks like Wal-Mart is getting a Top Gun Toy Line for Lanard. Thanks to Dan aka The Spectre for always keeping us aware of new toy lines just ripe for customizing.
Luchuk666 gives us a great custom Rebel Trooper...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 13 2020
"Finished this Rodian Rebel Soldier (Endor) yesterday... Inspired by the Battlefront games ;) ... Used a commtech Greedo head and hands and a 2005 saga collection endor soldier"
Talk about one great custom and the paintwork is awesome!
Chuckles shares another great new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 13 2020
"Meanwhile, I had some spare parts and smashed this together today."
Talk about one great use of parts!
RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 13 2020
"Black undercoat sprayed over the interior of the cargo bay."
He is really going to town on his latest dioramas.
Something I found on Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 13 2020
Well I knew I liked Tarkin, but man the actor himself was evidently a very accomplished diorama and customizer!
RCW Creations shares a new diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 12 2020
"The back wall I built up the wall using a combination of 6 mm and 10 mm.
I think this is moving away from being a cargo bay to corridor on a spaceship. I might need to cut an inch off each bulkhead?"
It looks pretty awesome to me!
Chuckles adds to his Dio Shelf...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 12 2020
"A minor shelf-dio update; I added a door!"
His shelf is gonna be spectacular when finished. Great update.
Darth More shares a custom figure update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 12 2020
"Blue Snaggletooth (Modern Version - complete repaint)
With yesterday's reveal of the Cardback for the TVC Power Droid I thought I'd make a surprise for you guys here. I have no idea about original Kenner figures, but recently I came across Snaggletooth from the Vintage Collection 3-Pack for quite cheap! I got my first one from tunghori for $16.99. Found the second one on ebay last week for 4,25€."
It is a great custom!
Mauldalorian continues his Autobot Themed Clonetroopers!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
"Heres the rest of the Protectobots to fill in Prowl’s ranks. I’d like to think these guys would be the Specialists of the corps
ARC Trooper Hot Spot
Clone Medic First Aid
Clone Scout Groove
Clone trooper Blades"
I just really enjoy cross-overs. What a great idea! I hope he makes some of these as action figure customs!
RCW Creations continues his Cargo Bay Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
"I’ve made the door out of the cargo bay using bolsa wood, also I’ve done a little detail work around the door."
I is really taking shape nicely!
Padawan Painter is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
"Well, I haven't post on these forums in a long time! Got busy with life. Anyway, along with posting on my Instagram, and possibly allowing my wife to start selling off pieces to make room on my shelf, I'm going to try posting here again.
This is one I finished probably a month ago? Anyway, sometimes I create a backstory for pieces. This is what I came up with:
"Galactic Marine of the 21st Nova Corps, several months Order 66. This particular Marine previously received airborne training at Republic military facilities on Corulag. He has upgraded his helmet with advanced optics and comms for scouting operations."
It is great to see him back and with another excellent mini-diorama to go with his custom figure too!
JDeck shares two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
"I'm shifting focus from imperials to citizens. I found myself only buying imperial figures because the others didn't fit in my collection. So I have an idea how I can incorporate Rebels imperials and random figures on one display.
Eskar-Goh was an Ithorian freighter pilot stationed on Galgrebaa during the imperial era. He ran a lawful business, in fact he refused services to Rebels or Rebel sympathizers, because he viewed them as criminals. He was an exceptional pilot having never lost a client's cargo to pirates. Eskar had a protocol Droid named AP-1D , who was his interpreter, copilot, navigator and inventory Droid."
Nice JDeck, very nice!
Darth Anton shows how to make a great Imperial Medic...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
I got up this morning to see this great video from Anthony on how to make an Imperial Medic, courtesy of Dr. Ball MD.
Just great stuff folks!
Gentle Giant sends word on new mini-bust...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 11 2020
"The Ahsoka’s 332nd Clone Trooper mini-bust is based on the armor of the new season’s 332nd Battalion, who have sworn allegiance to Ahsoka Tano by painting her markings onto their helmets. This 1/6 scale, approximately 7-inch bust features that orange helmet pattern, with the blue body markings of the 501st Legion, and includes multiple interchangeable limbs, with a variety of blasters and pointing hands."
Seems pretty awesome to me.
Chuckles shares a great Chef Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 10 2020
"Jabba's chef needed a sous chef. (Simple custom, but effective.)"
I would agree. And he looks so at place in his day to day job.
Clonehead is getting me hooked...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 10 2020
On these arcade minis you can now affordably buy and have in your home! The one that is driving me crazy you will see about 12 minutes and 50 seconds in.
Follow Clonehead's Thread where he shares the ins and outs of these.
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 10 2020
I really like seeing what new Star Warsy things James finds.
The latest got me a good chuckle. Thats about all I can do when I think about social distancing and COVID 19. Have a great happy, safe Friday folks.
Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 9 2020
Their latest newsletter if full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.
I am really liking their Marvel and Anime stuff this week. Don't forget to get your plush Yoda! You will be able to see it all after hitting the above link or the image below!
Mauldalorian is doing some Autobot Themed Troopers...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 9 2020
"With all this spare time, I wondered what Autobot Prowl’s color scheme would look like on a clone trooper?
The idea came to me via Clone Commanders Doom and Thorn based off of Dr. Doom and Thor
I started off with designing Prowl as the Clone Commander
Then I felt he needed his own corps"
Make sure you click through to see all that. The Shipyarders are so daggone creative!
RCW Creations starts a new Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 9 2020
"Since buying Disney+ I have been watching a lot of Star Wars which has reignited my love love for this. Its where the inspiration for the Mos Eisley spaceport diorama I built for InspirEd Workshops came from.
This piece will be The Ghost cargo bay from the series Star Wars Rebels. While I am building this, I am building a commissioned pieced for InspirEd, which I am covering in a separate post."
I am looking forward to both of these builds!
Back up and running again!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 8 2020
I have learned more about SMF in the past few days than I have in over ten years since having it on site. I am also finding that there are some kinds souls out there that will help someone out who knows just enough to get themselves into some major trouble.
vbgamer45 thank you so much for your help this morning!
Forums having issues again...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 8 2020
Sorry folks. I woke up this morning to the forums being down again. It is some form of database issue. I am working on it.
Thanks for your patience.
RCW Creations finishes up his Tatooine Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 7 2020
"Unfortunately it's given it a shine and lost some of the dry brushing I had done to it. I've included a few pictures of what the floor looked like before I added the varnish.
This has inspired me to make my own Mos Eisley set and many more Star Wars sets.
Usual finished pictures to follow."
This just turned out great folks.
Chuckles shares a new custom droid...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 7 2020
"I got a couple spare parts over the weekend, but didn't have the correct legs so I used what I had, a little paint, and a random greeble antenna to make this easy-custom droid.
Also included side-by-side pics of the original so the uninitiated could get a better sense of how little the paint apps were."
Wow, I would loose what eyesight I have left painting that small. Great work Chuckles!
James Doby shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 7 2020
It seems we now have your local Imperial Garrison helping during the lockdown. We all need a little laugh in this interesting time!
Clonehead has new parts!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 6 2020
"Got a set of hollow RC helmets listed today"
Don't forget aboutClonehead's awesome eBay Page where you can find a ton of great parts including these new ones he is showing us!
Luchuk666 shares a great Endor Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 6 2020
"Hi guys finished this mini Endor "Leia meets Wicket" diorama today... It can also be used with Scout troopers 8) let me know what you think thanks."
I think it looks fantastic. What a great little mini-dio!
Shili Jay shares a great Scratchbuild Landspeeder!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 6 2020
"Kit bashed/ Scratch built RGC style landspeeder, using The Black Series Luke's landspeeder. Ready for paint."
Very nice and welcome to the Yards! He includes some awesome work in progress pics so we can see how this was done.
Chuckles shares a new custom Ewok...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 6 2020
"Made a new murder bear!
I love the Winnie the Poo inspired color, but dirty and maybe a little evil. And I had an extra headdress from a Mola Ram figure that I used for another custom, so evil priest ewok makes sense to me."
How cool is that!
Darth More updates us on his latest projects...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 5 2020
"Started painting the Commandos. Found some perfect shades in Citadel’s assortment. Still have to mix some. Also continued painting the next NR-N99 tank droid as I painted the RC’s visor in the same metal color.
I had to clean a 4,300 square feet parking lot yesterday. That took me 7 hours and also kept me from painting. So here are just a couple quick w.i.p.s:
Have a nice Sunday everyone. I’m glad the forum is accessible, again. Thanks for your support, Tamer!"
You are quite welcome Philipp. It was an interseting Saturday too. I would have rather been helping clear a parking lot. Still, some great new work by Darth More!
RCW Creations updates us on his Tatooine Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 5 2020
"The pipes and other wall accessories where painted with GW Leadbelcher, shaded with Nuln Oil and dry brushed with Necron Compound.
Using the Tan acrylic mix I painted the inside of porch and dry brushed the wall, braces and porch with it.
Just a couple of finishing touches to be done and then this piece will be finished."
Talk about looking awesome!
Darth Anton shares a new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 5 2020
"Updated my main post with a companion piece video to my Imperial Battalion."
I still can't imagine how long it took to assemble all this!
The Forums are back up and running...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 4 2020
Well I spent my Saturday figuring out the problem and thanks to a kind tech at Bluehost the SMF Forums is now back up and running! I appreciate your patience as we resolved the problem.
I will get back on the action figure news and custom posts tomorrow, but I am done for the day. And if the tech reads this post; THANK YOU!
We are having some forums issues...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 4 2020
Thanks to all those who are sending me emails about the forums not working. Our web site provider evidently shut something off yesterday. I am on the line with them right now trying to get it turned back on. Thank you for being patient!
UPDATE: Its still not working, I am calling back folks. Thanks for staying patient!
Clonehead creates some new parts!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 3 2020
"I made an auction for some 3 3/4 phase 2 arf trooper helmets yesterday and started an auction for some Arc trooper parts at 99cents to end next week."
Remember, Clonehead has one awesome eBay Page where you can find a ton of great parts and replacement missles for your heavy vehicles!
Darth More is prepping some Custom Republic Commandos!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 3 2020
"I just fixed the shoulder joints of the 3 RCs. I used some plastic glue that also solved the paint and part of the plastic. If I could apply the regular (solvent free) all purpose glue this precisely, it’d be the perfect solution. I kept rotating the arms once in a while. And now the figures can hold their arms, again!
I also covered all parts that I don’t want to paint with wax. Clay also works fine. I think Grievous’ eyes look just fine. I cannot paint them better myself."
Click through to see his latest plans for a heavily damage and now reconstructed RC Squad. Anyone remember the Million Dollar Man? I kinda have that theme song stuck in my head now. Darth More is fixing up his perfect squad!
RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 3 2020
"While trying to decide which way to go with the walls, I also wanted to break away from making another obvious box diorama. I located and printed a picture of Mos Eisley. Under present Corvid19 lock down I only have access to my own A4 printer. To hide the edges of the paper, I’ve cut out an archway. This now creates depth to this piece.
When I’ve decided which way to go with the walls, I’ll glue the picture to the foam using spray adhesive, then coat the picture with a layer of matt varnish before coating the walls."
Wow, talk about adding a lot of detail with one print and application. It is really taking shape!
Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for the new Star Wars Fan Celebration Action Figures!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 2 2020
From the new Black Series Action Figures to the new Vintage Additions you know BBTS has you covered!
JDeck sends in a custom figure update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 2 2020
"Here is a man who would not take it anymore. Here is someone who stood up. Here is...
Here is a fun quick figure, a Rebel Assassin based on Taxi Driver. Basically he's a Starkiller Han repaint and Joe Colton head with sculpted hair and goggles. I'm not thrilled with the goggles but the Joe Colton looked too much like Bruce Willis."
I could so see this custom figure fitting in so many AF Verses.
RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 2 2020
"Mixing sand with filla, this was used to cover the floor and the porch entrance.
I'm wondering if I should paint the walls or mix some more filla and sand and use that instead?"
Click through to let him know what you think.
John Graeber shares on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 2 2020
He calls this one Sith Seance. Can't you just see those two doing that!
Don't forget there is a lot of content that gets shares on our Facebook Page that may not make it to the website so be sure to give it a look.
Hasbro sends the full Star Wars Fan Celebration Reveal...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
HASBRO STAR WARS FAN CELEBRATION 2020 ONE SHEET
Thank link will get you to the entire one sheet of the detailed description that includes approximate release dates and images. It is gonna be a good year for the collector.
Here are some links for the four that are up for pre-order already:
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH K2SO Figure
Big Bad Toy Store
Entertainment Earth
Amazon
STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION 3.75-INCH CLONE COMMANDER WOLFFE Figure
Big Bad Toy Store
Entertainment Earth
Amazon
STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES CARBONIZED COLLECTION 6-INCH STORMTROOPER Figure
Big Bad Toy Store
Entertainment Earth
Amazon
STAR WARS: THE BLACK CARBONIZED COLLECTION 6-INCH BOBA FETT Figure
Big Bad Toy Store
Entertainment Earth
I will be sure to add in links to the other new ones as soon as I see them. Thanks once again to Hasbro for letting us be part of the Star Wars Fan Celebration Event!
Entertainment Earth lists Heavy Mandalorian...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
I am getting links worked out to the various new offerings we saw listed for Star Wars Fan Celebration Day and came across this on Entertainment Earth; the Heavy Mandalorian is not just a Best Buy Exclusive anymore!
I am hoping that means the Mandalorian AT-ST I have been perusing over numerous times comes to EE and other etailers and retailers too!
RC-1136 shows us a great Jawa Custom and Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
"Jeeg is a native in Khoonda. He immigrated from Tatooine several decades ago and made his living being a scrap merchant in the sales district. Jeeg is a very tenacious and business savvy Jawa, always looking for the greatest scams to pull in credits. Many in Khoonda greatly underestimate his cut throat nature due to his physically small stature."
RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
"For the fifth piece, I wanted to do something different. So far I’ve done a loft apartment, a room in a castle, a loading bay, a building alcove. This piece I wanted to do a science fiction diorama, but what to do? In the end I have decided to base this diorama on a space port found on a planet located in outer rim of galaxy far, far away!"
He has already included quite a few updates since he started this yesterday!
Ghost Skull 18 gives us a Marvel Custom Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
"Marvel legends J jonah jameson! The body is klaw , lower arms from 6 armed Spiderman, head is from chameleons disguises, paper is a real news paper clipping covered in glue so it's solid, an the cigar is painted skewer piece."
Mr. BMB shares new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 1 2020
"Cool things that I have seen , that is out or coming out."
He always finds some great things!
