Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

mikefavata · 12-11-2011, 11:39 PM

I bet you could just RIT dye the Daredevil body. Wouldn't even have to paint a single piece and it would be perfect.

Peteparker · 12-11-2011, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

I hope the Post Office doesn't burn me too much on your Ms. Marvel. Last time I shipped to Canada they charged me $40, but you're a friend, so fuck it.

Be sure to go international first class man, the only decent way to ship up there!

gunzilla · 12-11-2011, 11:46 PM

I want a mu version of scourge of the underworld

Exodus · 12-11-2011, 11:47 PM

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

I hope the Post Office doesn't burn me too much on your Ms. Marvel. Last time I shipped to Canada they charged me $40, but you're a friend, so fuck it.

Got to love the post office!!! :P

gunzilla · 12-11-2011, 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Exodus

47 too high for my taste and not including shipping.

Had no choice the only way I can avoid months of hunting and evil bay rape

DogFashionDisco · 12-11-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

That's not right...some one must of been ripping you off, you know, pay for all the bells and whistles..

I know dude, but that is the price you pay for using USPS. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it costs a small fortune.

Tiberius · 12-12-2011, 12:02 AM

Really? That's wack. God knows how many times some one sends me something and it costs 1.98$. At least that's what it says on the sticker. To ship out a MOC figure to the USA is 5.86 or so.

DogFashionDisco · 12-12-2011, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Really? That's wack. God knows how many times some one sends me something and it costs 1.98$. At least that's what it says on the sticker. To ship out a MOC figure to the USA is 5.86 or so.

I guess it depends on the province, but yeah, I've been burned. I will tell you though, when they burn me, I have to fill out a larger International form than usual. I've only had bad experiences with shipping to Canadian buyers on eBay so far, but it adds up.

Jason Abbadon · 12-12-2011, 12:06 AM

Have someone in the US send you a Fedex Ground packsge with a bunch of paper or comics in it and some figs in there too.
Decalre a dollar for customs and call it "documents" on the commercial invoice.
There wont be any import duties that way....a box to Canade is likely $10-15.

I'm just sayin, is all.

Mike, what is RIT Dye?

DogFashionDisco · 12-12-2011, 12:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Have someone in the US send you a Fedex Ground packsge with a bunch of paper or comics in it and some figs in there too.
Decalre a dollar for customs and call it "documents" on the commercial invoice.
There wont be any import duties that way....a box to Canade is likely $10-15.

I'm just sayin, is all.

Mike, what is RIT Dye?

Interesting idea, but I don't like running the risk of having someone's stuff held up in customs. And if I remember correctly, RIT dye is dye made to be added to clothes in a washing machine to turn a load of laundry a certain color.

Tiberius · 12-12-2011, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

I guess it depends on the province, but yeah, I've been burned. I will tell you though, when they burn me, I have to fill out a larger International form than usual. I've only had bad experiences with shipping to Canadian buyers on eBay so far, but it adds up.

That really grinds my gears. Damn...

mikefavata · 12-12-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Have someone in the US send you a Fedex Ground packsge with a bunch of paper or comics in it and some figs in there too.
Decalre a dollar for customs and call it "documents" on the commercial invoice.
There wont be any import duties that way....a box to Canade is likely $10-15.

I'm just sayin, is all.

Mike, what is RIT Dye?

It's a Dye you can buy at the grocery store or Walmart, etc.

Works for some plastics, i've done it before for 1:6 scale stuff.

You put the powder or liquid in a pot of boiling water, add the pieces and then it's dyed in your desired color. Only works on certain plastics and for certain colors but it CAN work really well.

Boba Fettuccini · 12-12-2011, 01:59 AM

it works best on soft plastics like polyester, but most MU pieces are a soft plastic so it would be worth a shot.

Jason Abbadon · 12-12-2011, 03:30 AM

Very cool, thanks guys!
I think I'll look for it at the art store today and see what the box says- mayve try it out on some buck from my spares box...I wonder if it would work over factory paint like what's on the MU Captain Britain?

flipwilson · 12-12-2011, 04:52 AM

I don't get why they act like crossing into Canada is some sort of big fucking deal. The whole increased postage to canada is bullshit in any and every form.

Jason Abbadon · 12-12-2011, 05:37 AM

It's import duties more than distance.
Documents though...they have no duties.

perrych · 12-12-2011, 05:41 AM

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Originally Posted by usagent27

I want to make a Zemo figure as i'm tired of waiting. Anyone have any ideas for a base figure?

For a head, this guy has made an amazing one:
SH-47

Colder Soldier · 12-12-2011, 05:51 AM

I planned on using the Shadowland DD body for my BP. It seems easier to just remove the 'D's than painting the CP DD black.

I don't know what to do about the neck fitting though. Putty around the neck ball seems the best way. I want the head to still be removable so I could switch the cape in and out.

miketime · 12-12-2011, 06:49 AM

Here's my FF in action on the top shelf. I can't wait for Spiderman & Doom.

And the other side with the Silver Surfer at Thanos's feet.

Optimus Vader · 12-12-2011, 07:27 AM

I saw a hell of an MU selection at TRU last night. I'm all set until the Psylocke wave hits so I didn't get anything, but I was impressed at the variety.. especially for a Sun night, after a crazy weekend of shoppers ravaging aisles. I saw at least two of Cable (no Hope), Spiderwoman, Rogers, Namor, Ultron, X-23, Modern Thor, Bullseye, various Ironmen, Cap Marvel, WW Hulk, Doc Samson, Absorbing Man, and probably more I can't think of. If the Cables I saw were because of a revision wave, I guess anyone Hoping they'd be able to get a baby are out of luck.

They also had a couple of those black Destroyers, and a few others (glow hammer Thor, sorcerer Loki) from the Thor line, but none that I wanted.

usagent27 · 12-12-2011, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by perrych

For a head, this guy has made an amazing one:
SH-47

Just ordered this! thanks! I'm going to use the Taskmaster body.

Exodus · 12-12-2011, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by gunzilla

Had no choice the only way I can avoid months of hunting and evil bay rape

That's true, I would probably go that route as well if I didn't have the time...

D00MTR0N · 12-12-2011, 10:51 AM

the marvel pegs are a bore around here.

Saint Phe · 12-12-2011, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Very cool, thanks guys!
I think I'll look for it at the art store today and see what the box says- mayve try it out on some buck from my spares box...I wonder if it would work over factory paint like what's on the MU Captain Britain?

I haven't tried the Captain Britain body. Some MU figures work and some don't. I've also had way better luck with the powder than the liquid. And black is the easiest color to use. I dyed a Ghost Rider and Captain America this weekend and they worked perfectly.

Optimus Vader · 12-12-2011, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by D00MTR0N

the marvel pegs are a bore around here.

If you're current; they pretty much all are. I almost bought a Hopeless Cable just because I don't see him on pegs very often.

12-11-2011, 11:40 PM	#10752
Peteparker Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 2,220	Quote: Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco I hope the Post Office doesn't burn me too much on your Ms. Marvel. Last time I shipped to Canada they charged me $40, but you're a friend, so fuck it. Be sure to go international first class man, the only decent way to ship up there! __________________

12-11-2011, 11:46 PM	#10753
gunzilla Amazing Doombots Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: new york Posts: 1,014	I want a mu version of scourge of the underworld Last edited by gunzilla; 12-11-2011 at 11:50 PM..

12-11-2011, 11:57 PM	#10756
DogFashionDisco Life Between the Panels Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,900	Quote: Originally Posted by Tiberius That's not right...some one must of been ripping you off, you know, pay for all the bells and whistles.. I know dude, but that is the price you pay for using USPS. Sometimes it goes well, sometimes it costs a small fortune. __________________

12-12-2011, 12:02 AM	#10757
Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	Really? That's wack. God knows how many times some one sends me something and it costs 1.98$. At least that's what it says on the sticker. To ship out a MOC figure to the USA is 5.86 or so. __________________

12-12-2011, 12:05 AM	#10758
DogFashionDisco Life Between the Panels Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Midwest Posts: 3,900	Quote: Originally Posted by Tiberius Really? That's wack. God knows how many times some one sends me something and it costs 1.98$. At least that's what it says on the sticker. To ship out a MOC figure to the USA is 5.86 or so. I guess it depends on the province, but yeah, I've been burned. I will tell you though, when they burn me, I have to fill out a larger International form than usual. I've only had bad experiences with shipping to Canadian buyers on eBay so far, but it adds up. __________________