Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Jason Abbadon · 06-17-2011, 04:46 PM

Or just buy clear Gesso and mix in black acryllic paint- dries as a plastic and always looks "wet".

Should have thought of that sooner- use that instead of the glue!
Great for addig black slimy streamers to carnage too- just drizzle the colored Gesso onto a sheet of wax paper or foil to dry.

Gesso is like a buck for a BIG container.

Symbiote · 06-17-2011, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

You can get plast-i-dip, a liquid powdercoat type system for around $8 and using simple wiring u just dip it in the color of your choice, they look better IM0, below is the link from Jin Saotome's site, haven;t tried it myself, but I have worked with the poduct on power tools before and it works great but it will ruin clothes and stinks like all hell, so well aired out spot is best.

Making Custom Carnage and Venom Tendrils!

Thanks. Ya I've seen this but haven't gotten around to it. Definitely a project for later. The tie wraps is just a quick fix for the look appeal. I'll let you guys know how it turns out once I get into it.

Jason Abbadon · 06-17-2011, 05:10 PM

Kinda OT here, but if you love Carnage, Iron Man and Spider Man...
Preview: Carnage #5 - Comic Book Resources

Best miniseries this year!

afgoosett · 06-17-2011, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Kinda OT here, but if you love Carnage, Iron Man and Spider Man...
Preview: Carnage #5 - Comic Book Resources

Best miniseries this year!

I don't know if you've heard but they're doing another Carnage miniseries called Carnage U.S.A by Wells and Crain the same dudes who did the mini you're talking of my brotha!

Carnage Makes Plans To Take Over The U.S.A. - Comic Vine

Symbiote · 06-17-2011, 08:02 PM

Wow. The artwork looks awesome. Reminds me of the artwork x force

Jason Abbadon · 06-17-2011, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Symbiote

Wow. The artwork looks awesome. Reminds me of the artwork x force

It's the same guy from the old X-Force book.

I did hear about Carnage USA- sounds great but it's typical Marvel to announce a title that spoils the outcome of a still-running storyline.
They did the same with Bucky's death- showing Steve as Cap in the July solits.

Still- I always hated Carnage as a charcter prior to this amazing miniseries- then I had to find his figure!

Tiberius · 06-17-2011, 11:49 PM

So glad I found that Carnage figure back in the day. =3

Jason Abbadon · 06-18-2011, 06:20 AM

I nabbed one at target a month or so ago- looks perfect (not much on articualtion though).

omega145 · 06-18-2011, 08:07 AM

Anyone need a carnage? I have a MOC carnage and toxic blast venom if anyone need them. Also a crossbones.

Jason Abbadon · 06-18-2011, 06:26 PM

NEW PICS!

I splurged and bought a camera that's actually pretty good and snapped a few pics for ya:

First up, a work in progres of Baron Strucker-

Next is the HYDRA robots I converted (still not pics of the flying one yet- too big to take to work and photograph)

The HYDRA gang of badasses (except I forgot to bring Viper to the shoot! D'Oh!)

The HYDRA soldiers all have new and modified weapons, some hgh tech stuff like a teleport bracelet and all have a light black wash to bring out the detail in their very nice sculpt.

Next up is my modified Odin from the Thor movie- washed in black enamel, then highlighted in Testor's Gold enamel. The helmet and spear are made from that minimates toy and modified and repainted.

And finally, this is how Odin in the Destroyer Armor once showed his son humility:

Your opinions, as always, are welcomed!

omega145 · 06-18-2011, 06:42 PM

Its about time Jason! I love that Hydra shot, great paint job and those minor customizations make a huge difference.
How'd you get a destroyer?

behindthemask · 06-18-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Anyone need a carnage? I have a MOC carnage and toxic blast venom if anyone need them. Also a crossbones.

yeh man I'd be interested in all 3,.. I have a moc Iron monger big blue guy from the IM2 wave if you need it, or other figures you maybe interested in trading for. hit me up.

Jason Abbadon · 06-18-2011, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Its about time Jason! I love that Hydra shot, great paint job and those minor customizations make a huge difference.
How'd you get a destroyer?

BBTS has a case with all the Warriors Three, the light up Destroyer (pictured) and helmeted Thor.
Runs $55 and it totally worthwhile!
All I need now is Sif...I bet sh's tough to find single carded in the wild though!

The pics dont show it real well but some HYDRA guys are sporting laser weapons, one with a hose attached to a power box on his belt. One guy has a teleport thing around his forearm, etc.
I'll take some pics with Viper and Silver Samuari leading the squad.

I'll also take pics of my SHIELD badass team (with Union Jack and Black Widow). Lots of mods on the SHIELD team- extra weapons, hand swaps and they all sport unique heads from GI Joe or Star Wars.

And did I mention I'm making a Spitfire to complete my Invaders team?

Hey, notice there are no bases? I use this putty stuff called Quake Hold (Amazon carries it). Works fantastic and peels right off the fig's foot.
Figs look much better together without bases distracting from their awesomeness.

Dylan in Oregon · 06-18-2011, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Hey, notice there are no bases? I use this putty stuff called Quake Hold (Amazon carries it). Works fantastic and peels right off the fig's foot.

Duuuuuuuuude!

Jason Abbadon · 06-18-2011, 11:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan in Oregon

Duuuuuuuuude!

Right? You can make figs do all sorts of crazy poses with this stuff- I have my Spider-Man on a (plastic) brick wall- holding on at a 90 degree angle!

Stuff is dirt cheap and a pack will last you forever.

Tiberius · 06-19-2011, 12:00 AM

So you owe me a new pair of pants there Jason. I made a mess when I saw that Hydra group picture!

Jason Abbadon · 06-19-2011, 01:53 AM

Wait till I add in Viper and Baron Strucker- and a few Hydra soldiers from the Cap movie line...
and the three additional HYDRA drones made from IM2 Hammerdrone heads on armored up T3 Endoskeleton bodies.
With jet packs.

My SHIELD shoot should be as good if not better- I made the same sorta logo over marble print for them to stand around on, looking badass.

hmmm...I think I'll go make up a metal floor looking mat for generic phtoshoots.

I just got The Iron Age Alpha and now I have to build a Doctor Doom's Time Platform!
In a nutshell, the comic's story almost a RPG mod for MU collectors- a crazy villian Iron Man once stomped is dying of cancer, managed to build a time platform, kidnapped Tony and used the platform to bring Dark Phionex to the present, shot her a bunch of times so she'd be really pissy and she destroyed all life on Earth, but not before Tony got away via the platform.

Now Tony has to travel the past collecting an odd group of heroes from different times to stop Phionex- Cyclops circa X-Men #178 Captain Britan in his drinking days, Luke Cage back in the Power Man & Iron Fist days and the Human Torch from Byrne's run (which is sad 'cause Johnny got gacked a few months back).
Really looking to be an awesome miniseries- and all the characters have a freakin' MU figure!

Primacron · 06-19-2011, 05:01 AM

When Marvel Legends started in the early 2000's I considered collecting them, but in the end concluded that they would take up too much space. 3.75" figures are so much more collectable!

I managed to get a load of cheap XMO:Wolverine figures the other day; I've wanted to get a tan and brown costume Wolvie for a while but didn't like the straining look that the regular (XMO) version had, so bought an extra tigerstripe figure and painted the head:

I've also been thinking about getting movie version of characters as well as unmasked versions so have combined the two. This is my fledgling collection:

I'm gonna wait for IM2 Nick Fury and Thor to go on sale before adding them.

I've also Brocked up my SS Venom:

Awesome figure!

Optimus Vader · 06-19-2011, 07:07 AM

Great pictures, guys. That Venom looks awesome!

I got this crazy kung-fu bastard yesterday. He packs a real punch

omega145 · 06-19-2011, 07:48 AM

Nice custom Venom! The Wolvie looks good but Deadpool looks pretty silly with that head. Cool action poses Optimus!

Jason Abbadon · 06-19-2011, 04:38 PM

Venom rocks on the polka dot field of battle and that Iron Fist psyches me- I've got one coming in the post!
Anyone know if the upcoming Iron Fist from the comic pack is the same mold or a new sculpt?
I am thinking of sacrificing my MU Namor as a new IF body- in the new white and gold outfit- that body is ripped!

Saint Phe · 06-19-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Venom rocks on the polka dot field of battle and that Iron Fist psyches me- I've got one coming in the post!
Anyone know if the upcoming Iron Fist from the comic pack is the same mold or a new sculpt?
I am thinking of sacrificing my MU Namor as a new IF body- in the new white and gold outfit- that body is ripped!

That Iron Fist is awesome! I painted a modern Ms. Marvel sash yellow and put it on mine. Made it even better.

Saint Phe · 06-19-2011, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

NEW PICS!

I splurged and bought a camera that's actually pretty good and snapped a few pics for ya:

First up, a work in progres of Baron Strucker-

Next is the HYDRA robots I converted (still not pics of the flying one yet- too big to take to work and photograph)

The HYDRA gang of badasses (except I forgot to bring Viper to the shoot! D'Oh!)

The HYDRA soldiers all have new and modified weapons, some hgh tech stuff like a teleport bracelet and all have a light black wash to bring out the detail in their very nice sculpt.

Next up is my modified Odin from the Thor movie- washed in black enamel, then highlighted in Testor's Gold enamel. The helmet and spear are made from that minimates toy and modified and repainted.

And finally, this is how Odin in the Destroyer Armor once showed his son humility:

Your opinions, as always, are welcomed!

I missed these somehow! I love all of those Hydra shots, but that Strucker is BRILLIANT.

Jason Abbadon · 06-19-2011, 09:40 PM

Thanks! I cant take credit for the head and arm sculpt though- Slayer Design Studios offers those as a set for $7.00!
SO woth it!

The body is a modified AIM soldier and I'm adding a brocade and Hydra emblem to his chest -after I finish panting him that is- I'm happy with how his scars are turning out- pink, but not over the top.

Tomorrow my base head for a custom Nick Fury arrives! Can. Not. Wait.
I'm useing some Russian commander from the GI Joe comic pack line as the base for Fury- then the Sam Jackson Fury body (with hand swaps, obviously) and adding a SHIELD patch to the arm.

Tiberius · 06-19-2011, 09:42 PM

Red Star? I like his head sculpt for Fury. Waiting on my Shield Agent STILL due to Canada postal woes. Don't want to use Red Stars head if I dont have to though. Like him way to much!

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Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	So glad I found that Carnage figure back in the day. =3 __________________

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behindthemask Repulsars ready to kill Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlottetown,P.E.I. Canada Posts: 4,825	Quote: Originally Posted by omega145 Anyone need a carnage? I have a MOC carnage and toxic blast venom if anyone need them. Also a crossbones. yeh man I'd be interested in all 3,.. I have a moc Iron monger big blue guy from the IM2 wave if you need it, or other figures you maybe interested in trading for. hit me up. __________________

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Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	Quote: Originally Posted by omega145 Its about time Jason! I love that Hydra shot, great paint job and those minor customizations make a huge difference. How'd you get a destroyer? BBTS has a case with all the Warriors Three, the light up Destroyer (pictured) and helmeted Thor. Runs $55 and it totally worthwhile! All I need now is Sif...I bet sh's tough to find single carded in the wild though! The pics dont show it real well but some HYDRA guys are sporting laser weapons, one with a hose attached to a power box on his belt. One guy has a teleport thing around his forearm, etc. I'll take some pics with Viper and Silver Samuari leading the squad. I'll also take pics of my SHIELD badass team (with Union Jack and Black Widow). Lots of mods on the SHIELD team- extra weapons, hand swaps and they all sport unique heads from GI Joe or Star Wars. And did I mention I'm making a Spitfire to complete my Invaders team? Hey, notice there are no bases? I use this putty stuff called Quake Hold (Amazon carries it). Works fantastic and peels right off the fig's foot. Figs look much better together without bases distracting from their awesomeness. Last edited by Jason Abbadon; 06-18-2011 at 09:32 PM..

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Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	So you owe me a new pair of pants there Jason. I made a mess when I saw that Hydra group picture! __________________

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Primacron Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 986	When Marvel Legends started in the early 2000's I considered collecting them, but in the end concluded that they would take up too much space. 3.75" figures are so much more collectable! I managed to get a load of cheap XMO:Wolverine figures the other day; I've wanted to get a tan and brown costume Wolvie for a while but didn't like the straining look that the regular (XMO) version had, so bought an extra tigerstripe figure and painted the head: I've also been thinking about getting movie version of characters as well as unmasked versions so have combined the two. This is my fledgling collection: I'm gonna wait for IM2 Nick Fury and Thor to go on sale before adding them. I've also Brocked up my SS Venom: Awesome figure! Attached Thumbnails __________________ My collection thread: http://www.toyark.com/call-primative...lection-35050/ Last edited by Primacron; 06-20-2011 at 01:52 AM..