karamazov80 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 Just got an awesome modded/repainted Dusty head from SSF member Skiman. I really kind of hated Dusty's stock head. Now I absolutely love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 9, 2011 Share Posted August 9, 2011 Nice job! I've never done anything with 1/6 customizing, how much did something like that cost you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 9, 2011 Author Share Posted August 9, 2011 (edited) Well, Skiman actually didn't charge me his typical going rate, so I couldn't say. I've paid $20 from guys in the past, but I suspect some of the better painters (such as the guys who do work for Sideshow) charge much more. I bought a painted headsculpt from Xenoviper (he sculpted the head himself) for Hicks for $100 shipped about a year ago. Honestly, my experience is pretty limited in that area myself. This is the action figure of Dusty, for those who may not know, to see the inspiration for this look: I suppose it isn't technically militarily accurate, but so what? Too cool for school. Edited August 9, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 (edited) Don't know how new this is but it looks pretty good: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=290597244258+&item=290597244258&lgeo=1&vectorid=229466#ht_3425wt_778 Edited August 10, 2011 by Punisher Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 10, 2011 Author Share Posted August 10, 2011 I just saw that announced. It's the same company that made the very nifty "Saves" War Zone Stevenson Punisher, though I don't think the Jane figure looks as good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 (edited) Rainman's next project. Looks phenomenal so far IMO: By the way, the Batman and Predator exclusives have gone up on Sideshow today. You can probably still pick both up if you log-on soon. And here's a recent acquisition that I just opened up last night: He reminds me of "dead" Optimus Prime from the Transformers animated movie. Edited August 12, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sam, if you ever want to part with the Secret Project, please keep me in mind. I finally got the shipping confirmation for Spidey, but he won't be here until next week... I'm really surprised that the Batman/Bruce Wayne is still available, I got a pre-rder in for one, my first Batman Hot Toys figure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted August 12, 2011 Share Posted August 12, 2011 He reminds me of "dead" Optimus Prime from the Transformers animated movie. Sculpt is, of course, awsome. Is his finish that dull in person? The Mk II in the movie had almost a mirror finish, this looks so... so... plastic. And for what these costs... I don't know. Just seems like cheap, almost Hasbro dull plastic. Hope I'm wrong, and it just doesn't photograph well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 12, 2011 Author Share Posted August 12, 2011 Sam, if you ever want to part with the Secret Project, please keep me in mind. I finally got the shipping confirmation for Spidey, but he won't be here until next week... I'm really surprised that the Batman/Bruce Wayne is still available, I got a pre-rder in for one, my first Batman Hot Toys figure. Not a bad first choice! I like Begins Batman more than Dark Knight version. Just more bulky and intimidating looking. Plus, you can give him the "It's what I doooooooo that defines me" mouth, that no other Batman has! I'll try to keep you in mind if I ever need to thin out my Iron Men. As is often the case with HT figures, unfortunately, he is so much cooler in person than in pics, that a figure (like him) that I'm on the fence about becomes a keeper once opened and posed Sculpt is, of course, awsome. Is his finish that dull in person? The Mk II in the movie had almost a mirror finish, this looks so... so... plastic. And for what these costs... I don't know. Just seems like cheap, almost Hasbro dull plastic. Hope I'm wrong, and it just doesn't photograph well. I hear what you are saying. He has a matte finish, but it doesn't feel or look cheap at all in-hand. Feels kind of like he was painted with primer instead of glossy paint. Really the antithesis of the red and gold, shiny Mark IV. I really love that Mark IV mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsomedevil Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Trying to resist the Shadow Predator... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 17, 2011 Author Share Posted August 17, 2011 (edited) I think I'm gonna sell my Guardian to pay for Shadow. I like the head and proportions of the body. Only drawback is no "bio mask," no cool breathing apparatus, and Shadow's color scheme seems more similar to P1/Classic Predator, which is gonna be on display with whatever other predator I end up keeping. Whatever the case, I think having 2 preds on display is sufficient. Edited August 17, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 19, 2011 Author Share Posted August 19, 2011 (edited) FYI, Rainman's Bill the Butcher complete figure sold last night, but the head and outfit/chest piece sets are available now. $460 for a DF Studios painted head, outfit (including alternate hat), chest, and knives set. $120 for a painted head by itself, etc. Here's the final product: --edit: it seems he has one complete set in stock--$800 for that one. Edited August 19, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Wow, real nice. I just watched that movie for the 1st time through netflix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted August 23, 2011 Share Posted August 23, 2011 Some guy on the Freaks board is making custom kits for Raza from the first Iron Man movie: He will also come with the schematic papers that Stark made in the cave. Depending on the price, I would love to have this fig in my IM collection. Although I would have to buy it unpainted and do a better job painting his face... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Nana nana nana nana BATMAN! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 I was really hoping the chest emblem was going to be swappable with the regular bat-logo, I was never a fan of that Burton logo. The figure looks great though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looking GOOD so far! I can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 Looks cool but I'm more interested in seeing a Nicholson Joker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Well since you asked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 24, 2011 Author Share Posted August 24, 2011 Part 2: Part 3: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirymate Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Only once in my life have I seen a toy that cool. Couldn't afford it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 Where's that organ black market again? Because i MUST HAVE THAT. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 Minor nit I have is that the hair is matted down that way for the hat. Hat doesn't look all that great anyway, IMO, so I would have preferred they make the sculpt look great hatless, then add a slightly larger hat to go over it. Or maybe even a switch-out hairpiece like they did with Thor. Still, yeah, this is one of the most impressive looking HT figures to date, and that's saying something. I'm not even all that big a fan of that film, but I couldn't hardly pass on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 I can't be the only one looking at the Keaton Batman and wondering when are we getting a Hot Toys Beetlejuice??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted August 25, 2011 Author Share Posted August 25, 2011 (edited) Actually, you are the only one. HT loves Johnny Depp, and Batman, so maybe that will be a gateway to more Burton stuff down the road. Edited August 25, 2011 by karamazov80 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.