Let's See Some Cool Stuff - ToyArk Edition

Augustus_Cole · 01-18-2017, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

@Dark

That angle is great, man! What is that material? It looks like space snow...That first shot was great, you hammered that angle and it felt cinematic.

Thanks man...
It's actually fake snow. BUT..I had a small bag of snow from one of those arts and crafts stores. I waited to long too go get a big bag of it..and they put it away for the season. I had to settle for this "space snow"..lol.. from Party city. ($ 2.99)
The other stuff looked better, BUT..the space snow worked for this particular scene..took a minute to clean all that isht up...vacuum cleaner and all..

Brownfinger · 01-18-2017, 04:29 AM

I love the texture that space snow adds to the photo, it's an extra nice touch. I'm inspired and I want some, I just wonder if cleaning it out of the little styrofoam crevasses in my light box would be problematic.

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

@BrownFinger

I love your TF pics! Those last pics made me really laugh out loud!

Good of you to say, I appreciate that, man. I enjoy it, maybe I should put a few more together.

Trying to get better at taking outdoor photos and get on you guys' level.

Augustus_Cole · 01-18-2017, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

I love the texture that space snow adds to the photo, it's an extra nice touch. I'm inspired and I want some, I just wonder if cleaning it out of the little styrofoam crevasses in my light box would be problematic.

#1. it wasn't that bad...i did have to dust it off of everything though...including myself..and then vacuum....but it was like a 5 minute cleanup..no biggie for the art..ha

#2. Great pics..the Metroplex (i think that's who that is) with the ice cream is great....great concept and execution.

i swear i wish i had more time to devote to this..i'd like really get out and take some nice shots...you guys (collectively) are killin it.

************************************************

Something i was trying last week that just would NOT come together....Failed execution..
so..slap on a border and a filter on one of the crap pics and ...voila...at least the universe has it now..

Monte Williams · 01-18-2017, 04:52 PM

[QUOTE=DarkToyLord;693378Something i was trying last week that just would NOT come together....Failed execution..[/QUOTE]

Happens to me all the time. Sometimes Prisma or PicMonkey fix it, other times I have to trash it.

Augustus_Cole · 01-19-2017, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Monte Williams

Happens to me all the time. Sometimes Prisma or PicMonkey fix it, other times I have to trash it.

performance issues....smh...maybe there's a pill we can take...

Monte Williams · 01-19-2017, 12:12 PM

Ha!

Augustus_Cole · 01-19-2017, 12:41 PM

Random Re-hash: (Round 1)

Monte Williams · 01-19-2017, 01:14 PM

Awesome shots. Delightfully absurd.

Augustus_Cole · 01-19-2017, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Monte Williams

Awesome shots. Delightfully absurd.

ha...thanks....Brown has got me wanting to take some of it just back to just fun/silly shots.

note: that Stormtrooper shot was taken in 2003..I've been doing shit like this for THAT long...but back then..there was no means to really share it with people like today...*edit* just noticed the trooper on the far right is blazin it up...*in his left hand*..

Monte Williams · 01-19-2017, 01:36 PM

I think you've got a year or two on me. I started right after Sigma 6 first hit shelves. 2005-ish.

Augustus_Cole · 01-19-2017, 02:31 PM

Random Re-hash: (Round 2)

scarrviper · 01-19-2017, 04:19 PM

Slaughter House by scarrviper, on Flickr

Brownfinger · 01-19-2017, 07:51 PM

"THIS IS JUST LIKE BEING IN A TAUN-TAUN"

Aaaah haha. Awesome. Keep at it, these are great. I regret missing out on that Brak, but I still have Space Ghost around somewhere.

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

#1. it wasn't that bad...i did have to dust it off of everything though...including myself..and then vacuum....but it was like a 5 minute cleanup..no biggie for the art..ha

Oh yes, I'll suffer for art. I tried to demonstrate that a few pages back with the empty hot wing bucket just to make an angry chicken joke.

I've only been taking toy photos since 2011, and the first in my album is this goofy mess.

(That is a threatening amount of butter, by the way. I did not eat that.)

The above sniper rifle was drawn and designed just for me by my boy Trent, then he uploaded it to Shapeways so I could print it out.

Brownfinger · 01-20-2017, 05:51 PM

I took this photo two days before a certain day in November, when I thought for the first time in 2016 that America would have something to be proud of. Didn't quite turn out that way. I'm gonna keep on and hope for the day when I can display this guy again, because it's clear that we have a lot of work to do. I want to help make that day happen.

Not sure if it's symbolic, but I ripped off his wings days later and gave them to the chicken.

scarrviper · 01-20-2017, 07:26 PM

Mad and Macabre by scarrviper, on Flickr

Monte Williams · 01-20-2017, 07:39 PM

Spock, Son of Sarek by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Quantum Mechanix Spock by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Syndication by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Marvelfangirl · 01-20-2017, 07:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brownfinger

I took this photo two days before a certain day in November, when I thought for the first time in 2016 that America would have something to be proud of. Didn't quite turn out that way. I'm gonna keep on and hope for the day when I can display this guy again, because it's clear that we have a lot of work to do. I want to help make that day happen.

Not sure if it's symbolic, but I ripped off his wings days later and gave them to the chicken.

Good photo. I can't tell how you I'm feeling about today would you mind if I PMed you on that? I love the majestic eagle.

Brownfinger · 01-20-2017, 08:18 PM

Absolutely. Out of respect for others.
It's likely too heavy a subject for this thread right now, anyway.

This is my brain after too much Mario Maker.

TheBlueMarvel · 01-20-2017, 08:19 PM

Whoa, deadly stuff! Scar!! and Monte!! OMG! Live long and prosper, my friend! lol Great stuff everyone. I've got something baking up, too...

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

This is my jam, man! It still makes me laugh so hard!

TheBlueMarvel · 01-21-2017, 05:30 AM

TheBlueMarvel · 01-21-2017, 04:25 PM

scarrviper · 01-23-2017, 11:38 AM

Stalker Predator by scarrviper, on Flickr

Augustus_Cole · 01-23-2017, 01:30 PM

Random Re-hash: (Round 3) <<Legends heavy era>>

Brownfinger · 01-23-2017, 01:49 PM

You are not worthy, Hydra Agent Bob!

Spider Tank
Spider Tank
Does whatever a Spider Tank does
Can he swing
From a web
No, he can't
He's a tank
Looook oooooout, he is the spider taaaaank

#anarchy

Augustus_Cole · 01-23-2017, 01:58 PM

**loving everyone's contributions...this is like one of my top two fav spots on the forum..**

01-18-2017, 03:18 AM	#5651
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	Quote: Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel @Dark That angle is great, man! What is that material? It looks like space snow...That first shot was great, you hammered that angle and it felt cinematic. Thanks man... It's actually fake snow. BUT..I had a small bag of snow from one of those arts and crafts stores. I waited to long too go get a big bag of it..and they put it away for the season. I had to settle for this "space snow"..lol.. from Party city. ($ 2.99) The other stuff looked better, BUT..the space snow worked for this particular scene..took a minute to clean all that isht up...vacuum cleaner and all.. __________________ The DarkToyLord

01-18-2017, 10:22 AM	#5653
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	Quote: Originally Posted by Brownfinger I love the texture that space snow adds to the photo, it's an extra nice touch. I'm inspired and I want some, I just wonder if cleaning it out of the little styrofoam crevasses in my light box would be problematic. #1. it wasn't that bad...i did have to dust it off of everything though...including myself..and then vacuum....but it was like a 5 minute cleanup..no biggie for the art..ha #2. Great pics..the Metroplex (i think that's who that is) with the ice cream is great....great concept and execution. i swear i wish i had more time to devote to this..i'd like really get out and take some nice shots...you guys (collectively) are killin it. ************************************************ Something i was trying last week that just would NOT come together....Failed execution.. so..slap on a border and a filter on one of the crap pics and ...voila...at least the universe has it now.. __________________ The DarkToyLord Last edited by Augustus_Cole; 01-18-2017 at 11:33 AM..

01-18-2017, 04:52 PM	#5654
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 866	[QUOTE=DarkToyLord;693378Something i was trying last week that just would NOT come together....Failed execution..[/QUOTE] Happens to me all the time. Sometimes Prisma or PicMonkey fix it, other times I have to trash it. __________________ https://www.instagram.com/geek_creek/

01-19-2017, 11:53 AM	#5655
Augustus_Cole DarkToyLord Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: It's Dark and Hell is Hot... Posts: 4,959	Quote: Originally Posted by Monte Williams Happens to me all the time. Sometimes Prisma or PicMonkey fix it, other times I have to trash it. performance issues....smh...maybe there's a pill we can take... __________________ The DarkToyLord

01-19-2017, 12:12 PM	#5656
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 866	Ha! __________________ https://www.instagram.com/geek_creek/