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wait, did you 3d print the entire figure?! That's amazing!

So i just checked a few of my older customs. After a while, there was some creasing. If you just print the front of the torso and no wrap around, there shoul be no issue

I did some trial and error but basically cut the torso section from the template and pasted it using MS paint (yes, that MS paint). I haven’t had a real issue with scraping and the pics have folded pretty will without obvious pealing, creasing or breaking. I bought a bundle with 2 extra paper packs during the holidays. So I have a few extra packs and haven’t had to buy a new pack yet.

It’s pretty straightforward. I use the torso template with the side “wings,” paste a torso tampo into that space and the color the wings to match, I upload it into the app. It’s already close or at scale. Then I print it, cut it out, and peel off the back. There is no ink and the photos are pretty sharp. If the tampo is muddled, then so is the photo. I use photoshop or one of the equivalent to make the torso pic. It’s usually resized Lego art, making them less trapezoid and more square.

the cost is definitely an issue but the prints are pretty sharp. I haven't found a consumer printer that prints quality photos in a while, at least not one that can also handle other jobs. most are office-based and the quality is iffy. I used to have a great printer that was also a great photo printer years ago but they stopped making ink for it. i guess the shift to social media has made at-home photo printing less of a priority.

You’re welcome!

I actually purchased one of these a while back: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08C72V1LB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&th=1 The torso template that Luke created (thanks, Luke!) can be set to print almost to scale on this little machine through the app. The prints can be a bit shiny but they are a lot easier to trim with much less waste than a full page of photo paper, especially if you're making one at a time. And, the paper it does use is adhesive.

This is such sad news. RIP Joe

Thanks!

I'm just happy to have swords with scabbards!

These are fantastic!

some more questions. sometimes the texture of 3d prints are..., not great. Is there a difference in texture between the standard extruder-type printers and the "rise-from-the-ocean-depths" resin printers?

Hey @DSTZach, given how hot the show is right now, any chance for Wheel of Time minimates?

This would be cool also! The new wing set has a < > design instead of a ball and joint design. I assume it makes them more stable but it limits interchangeability.

I'll follow up with him! thanks!

I have a request that I admit I have no idea of the labor involved. Since we have these amazing wing sets from the new D&D line that do not fit any preexisting wing harness, I was wondering about the prospect of someone designing 3d printed versions that are already set on a harness to be used with other characters. I would love multiple set of Venger-like wings to make different characters with. Does anyone have recommendations for the time/cost of designing and printing something like this? Is there anyone out there doing anything like this?

I also purchased the “imitation” Peter Porker figure. The real one cost way too much money

BTW, I would buy the s**t out of these

not that this is official, but someone suggested putting a Lego Spider-Ham head on Itsy Bitsy, which I immediately did and the effect was perfect!

felt the same way. the variety of characters in the Walgreens 'mates made the frustration of finding them sometimes totally worth it. the animated style still fits in well with the comics 'mates and the deep dive into obscure characters or new designs of current characters was great.

Huzzah!

does this mean Marvel Movie 'Mates are back?🤔

I'm pretty sure the strike interfered with the promotion of pretty much everything, given that their talent can't do any interviews of any kind.

Geez, when you say it like that...

but they could make Swift money if they made a Swift minimate. It's a paradox