youbastards Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 My Hot Toys Captain America arrived today, and unfortunately, there are quite a few QC issues with the belt/holster, so I need to contact Sideshow about a replacement. Other than the defects, I love this figure! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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luke314pi Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 That sucks about the defects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 I'm sure Sideshow will make it good, it is just frustrating. I had to contact them about GI Joe Hawk and Viper too. Hawk's exclusive head was missing the inner ring to allow it to attach to the neck. The Viper's Magpul rifle broke right out of the box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I have the exact same problem. I had another problem with the gun holster, but didn't bother trying to get a replacement. Just a cheaply made belt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 (edited) Another addition to the collection today, IG-88! The Star Wars bounty hunters are infamous for having some of the shortest screen time in the original trilogy, but are classic designs. I stopped collecting the Sideshow Star Wars stuff a few years ago, and sold all of my collection off, but always knew the bounty hunters would have to be in my collection if they were ever released. IG-88 was the first, Boba Fett is sometime in April/May, and Bossk will be announced soon. No word on Dengar, Zuckuss, or 4-LOM. Quick trivia, back when Kenner originally released the figures, they mislabeled 4-LOM (droid) and Zuckuss (alien). Edited January 31, 2012 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Awesome! I stopped collecting Star Wars stuff 10 years ago, but I almost pulled the trigger on this one and Fett. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 How's the articulation on him? Better or as good as the Vintage line? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Defintely better than the Hasbro one, check out , around the 45 second mark.I am having a problem with the left arm elbow not 'clicking' into place the way the right arm does, so he can't hold the rifle straight out. Seriously, this may be the 4th product in a row I need to contact Sideshow about for a replacement.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Yeah. I don't think I ever contacted Sideshow about a replacement until the Spidey Comiquette. Now it seems like every other item I get requires an e-mail. And it doesn't matter if it's HT or Sideshow. I need to send one about Terminator shortly. I got Classic Pred and DX Sparrow from BBTS yesterday, and thankfully, no noticeable issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Part of me feels bad contacting them for replacements, but then I remind myself that Sideshow/Hot Toys have priced themselves into this situation. When these things were in the $50-$75 price range, it was easier to overlook some of the smaller defects, but with the current prices I feel like the smallest defect is worth a replacement. :sad: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Exactly my POV. If I'm shelling out $200, $300, $400 for a toy or statue, I'm not inclined to accept broken joints, wonky paint jobs, ripped rubber, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I've started working on my first custom 1/6 figure, and I am having a blast so far. This will be a combination of existing 1/6 parts, iron-on transfers, and some sewing. Here's a sneak preview! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Awesome! Looks good so far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Nice choice of body too, imagine it will turn out great. Are you gonna go straight classic or make it "fit" the rest of Hot Toys' Marvelites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 2, 2012 Author Share Posted February 2, 2012 I'm going for an updated, "how would he look in a movie?" version to fit my collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 3, 2012 Author Share Posted February 3, 2012 Just got confirmation from Sideshow that they are sending me replacements for the defective GI Joe Hawk exclusive head, Magpul rifle for Viper, and belt with holster for Captain America. I still need to contact them about IG-88's arm. This is why I do all of my 1/6 business with them, phenomenal customer service! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 4, 2012 Author Share Posted February 4, 2012 Quick Iron Fist update! This isn't the final mask, I was just trying out inkjet iron-on transfers. Also, not at all the final pants, just didn't want to feel dirty posting pix of a nude doll on the internet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted February 4, 2012 Share Posted February 4, 2012 Looking good so far, YB! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Very cool stuff there. Curious to see how this all turns out. You gonna keep the default head for this figure? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 (edited) Thanks! Yeah, I think the default head may work okay, as long as I keep the mask just around the face. The hair sculpt is too high to try Iron Fist's traditional bandana mask. Wanna take a guess at who this will be, when it is released? Edited February 5, 2012 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Clearly, you are going for this guy from the Old Spice commercial: He'll be a nice complement to Iron Fist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Yeah, too bad they went with Crews instead of Isiah Mustafa, he has been actively pursuing the role of Luke Cage at Marvel. I think he could pull it off, but would need to bulk up a little bit. Finding a muscular bald African American body/head is next to impossible, so I'm hoping Kaustic comes through with that release. All the African American head sculpts I can find are either based on Will Smith....or Michael Jackson. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 I've got one based off of Terrence Howard. I've got another one that looks absolutely like no I've ever seen, but who is quite surprised: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 You would be surprised too if someone popped your head off your body. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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