Let's See Some Cool Stuff - ToyArk Edition

Photo Dave · 07-31-2018, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

"Uh, guys... I don't think this is Shredder..."

TMNT by lowanbing, on Flickr

NICE!!!

I've been thinking about grabbing those Turtles, but I'd like the original NECA set for less than a down payment on a mansion, first.

@Kuma Style Your stuff's been incredible for years. It's always cool to see such high-quality shots!

The last figure I needed to build Juggernaut was Iceman. And since I got him, I figured he was worthy of a pic.

Have fun, all!

Monte Williams · 07-31-2018, 04:22 PM

Iceman looks rad! Great shot!

And agreed, the Turtles versus Predator is awesome.

Monte Williams · 07-31-2018, 04:22 PM

Cybertronian Silhouette
by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Thor Laserpunch · 07-31-2018, 06:48 PM

Based on your other shots I have to ask is that real!

Monte Williams · 07-31-2018, 06:55 PM

If you mean my photo, I can give you a hasty tutorial for producing something similar; most of the beautiful space background is just one-click tools via PicMonkey!

Monte Williams · 07-31-2018, 06:57 PM

Here's another:

Thor Laserpunch · 07-31-2018, 07:36 PM

Lol... hey you had some great natural shots so it wasn’t out of the question!

Monte Williams · 07-31-2018, 07:51 PM

Ha ha, thanks!

Kuma Style · 08-01-2018, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo Ttef

**SNIP**

Man, the sculpts/paint on those figures themselves are so good that it looks more like an outtake pic of a movie filming than a toy shot. That's really cool.

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Originally Posted by Photo Dave

@Kuma Style Your stuff's been incredible for years. It's always cool to see such high-quality shots!

I really appreciate that and it's awesome to see stuff like yours that really takes things like composition, rule of thirds, etc. into account. Very, very good stuff.

Thor Laserpunch · 08-01-2018, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Williams

If you mean my photo, I can give you a hasty tutorial for producing something similar; most of the beautiful space background is just one-click tools via PicMonkey!

Thought maybe you captured that incredible sky for real. Turned out well though.

Astra · 08-01-2018, 10:12 AM

So, I've started to watch "Stranger Things". I knew it was a mistake. I'm already feeling the urge for more figures. And this happened:

Epic crossover is epic!
"Stranger Things" Chief Hopper and Jack Bauer from "24" try to contain the T-1000 from "Terminator" but he overcomes them. Then Alfred Pennyworth joins Harvey Bullock from "Gotham" and they blast him full of holes!

Kuma Style · 08-02-2018, 05:11 PM

Marine73 · 08-02-2018, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuma Style

OH MY FREAKING GOD!!!! Where can I find this, Hound was the only Transformer I owned as a kid, I must have the dark green one!!!

Monte Williams · 08-02-2018, 07:54 PM

Yeah, I want one of those Hounds, too. So rad! What's he called, and what's he cost?

Gorgeous shot, as always.

Kuma Style · 08-02-2018, 08:02 PM

(TY Big M) It's by a company called MakeToys and it's called Gundog. It's a masterpiece-scaled toy so larger om size, has diecast, and is really articulated. There are two versions. The one on the left is Version "2y" for "Toy" because it's decoed like the G1 toy and the other is the type "2N" for "Toon" because... yea.

Monte Williams · 08-02-2018, 08:12 PM

I definitely prefer the toy version. I don't care for the white legs on the cartoon version.

Might have to get one to photograph with Magnus.

Monte Williams · 08-02-2018, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Kuma Style

How'd you do that badass effect on the eyes? Photoshop?

Monte Williams · 08-02-2018, 08:14 PM

Speaking of Magnus...

Fragile World
by Monte Williams, on Flickr

Kuma Style · 08-02-2018, 08:14 PM

Just got the 2Y in today and looking forward to knocking out an actual, fleshed out gallery of it. I preferred the 2N for the longest time and passed on the 2Y but now that I have both there's a real shelf presence that the 2Y has because of the deco that's just awesome.

Monte Williams · 08-02-2018, 08:17 PM

Looking forward to your portraits!

Marine73 · 08-03-2018, 06:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Kuma Style

(TY Big M) It's by a company called MakeToys and it's called Gundog. It's a masterpiece-scaled toy so larger om size, has diecast, and is really articulated. There are two versions. The one on the left is Version "2y" for "Toy" because it's decoed like the G1 toy and the other is the type "2N" for "Toon" because... yea.

Awesome! Thank you. So where do you buy them at, which online shop carries them?

Augustus_Cole · 08-03-2018, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Monte Williams

umm...what the fugg am i looking at here. Is this a real(natural) shot??!??

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Originally Posted by Photo Dave

this is tight!!

nice pics Astra.

Kuma Style · 08-03-2018, 09:31 AM

Places like where to buy and other, general product questions can be easily looked up or PMd if further assistance is needed from my end. I just don't like the thought of pushing everyone's photo work back and leaving it potentially unnoticed because of what is at heart off-topic discussion for an extended number of posts.

Monte Williams · 08-03-2018, 11:05 AM

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

umm...what the fugg am i looking at here. Is this a real(natural) shot??!?.

Indeed... mostly. And technically it’s a failure! I was trying to capture all the smoke from the many fires in this region; I was going to title it “The Decepticons Were Here” or some such to suggest that the smoke was from a battle, but for whatever reason the smoke didn’t really show up well in my shots, so instead I added some blue sky from PicMonkey.

I just held the toy in one hand and shot it with the other, but the perspective really worked out nicely.

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Originally Posted by Kuma Style

Places like where to buy and other, general product questions can be easily looked up or PMd if further assistance is needed from my end. I just don't like the thought of pushing everyone's photo work back and leaving it potentially unnoticed because of what is at heart off-topic discussion for an extended number of posts

Then quit taking such awesome photos of such intriguing, mysterious toys! Just kidding, I totally get it and agree.

tgbobafett · 08-03-2018, 02:45 PM

finally got another display holder! sorry for the glares! I decided to open up some of them, just so i could get them all to fit in these little shelves heh

07-31-2018, 03:04 PM	#7376
Photo Dave Toypixx Guy Join Date: Jun 2018 Posts: 53	Quote: Originally Posted by Bo Ttef "Uh, guys... I don't think this is Shredder..." TMNT by lowanbing, on Flickr NICE!!! I've been thinking about grabbing those Turtles, but I'd like the original NECA set for less than a down payment on a mansion, first. @Kuma Style Your stuff's been incredible for years. It's always cool to see such high-quality shots! The last figure I needed to build Juggernaut was Iceman. And since I got him, I figured he was worthy of a pic. Have fun, all! __________________ My Toypixx!

08-01-2018, 07:23 AM	#7384
Kuma Style Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 1,162	Quote: Originally Posted by Bo Ttef SNIP Man, the sculpts/paint on those figures themselves are so good that it looks more like an outtake pic of a movie filming than a toy shot. That's really cool. Quote: Originally Posted by Photo Dave @Kuma Style Your stuff's been incredible for years. It's always cool to see such high-quality shots! I really appreciate that and it's awesome to see stuff like yours that really takes things like composition, rule of thirds, etc. into account. Very, very good stuff. __________________ Reviews n stuff: http://www.kumastyle.com

08-02-2018, 05:11 PM	#7387
Kuma Style Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 1,162	__________________ Reviews n stuff: http://www.kumastyle.com

08-02-2018, 08:02 PM	#7390
Kuma Style Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 1,162	(TY Big M) It's by a company called MakeToys and it's called Gundog. It's a masterpiece-scaled toy so larger om size, has diecast, and is really articulated. There are two versions. The one on the left is Version "2y" for "Toy" because it's decoed like the G1 toy and the other is the type "2N" for "Toon" because... yea. __________________ Reviews n stuff: http://www.kumastyle.com

08-02-2018, 08:14 PM	#7394
Kuma Style Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rockford, IL Posts: 1,162	Just got the 2Y in today and looking forward to knocking out an actual, fleshed out gallery of it. I preferred the 2N for the longest time and passed on the 2Y but now that I have both there's a real shelf presence that the 2Y has because of the deco that's just awesome. __________________ Reviews n stuff: http://www.kumastyle.com

07-31-2018, 06:57 PM	#7381
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 871	Here's another:

07-31-2018, 07:51 PM	#7383
Monte Williams Geek Creek Kitbasher Join Date: May 2012 Location: Twin Falls, Idaho Posts: 871	Ha ha, thanks!