[evilanimation]

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Originally Posted by Exodus

Ha ha saw they're facebook. How long have they been in business? I remember you posting this a few pages back...There stand reminds me of the ones in Frank N Sons as well...Wonder if they do business there as well...

They have the whole back wall at Frank and Sons!!!!

[Exodus]

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Originally Posted by evilanimation

They have the whole back wall at Frank and Sons!!!!

No wonder there stands look so familiar!! :P Dang kind of far though from Bakersfield to City of Industry??

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by BigHanksCustoms

Oh, to keep things on topic:

Do you think the ToyBiz Broods (93-94ish) would be too large for MU? I'll grab a couple pics for comparison with whatever I have lying around.....

Too big for standard Brood, but not for the queen- and best of all, you can get a bunch of Heroclix Brood and make little Brood hatchlings to go with her! That would look awsome! Broodlings crawling all over the X-Men while she holds down Peter...

I'd really repaint the Toybiz fig though- maybe swap out it's teeth too.

At least throw down a nice black wash on her- I bet that would do wonders for that fig- cheap to do too!

[DogFashionDisco]

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Too big for standard Brood, but not for the queen- and best of all, you can get a bunch of Heroclix Brood and make little Brood hatchlings to go with her! That would look awsome! Broodlings crawling all over the X-Men while she holds down Peter...

I'd really repaint the Toybiz fig though- maybe swap out it's teeth too.

At least throw down a nice black wash on her- I bet that would do wonders for that fig- cheap to do too!

Here is some serious talk for you guys. I'm an artist, always have been ever since I was a little kid and I've been developing my abilities through out my life. Why don't I make customs? WTF? I always tell myself that I'm going to work on something, but never seemed to actually do it. I repainted a Carnage figure a while back (it turned out great) and all I used was a cheap paint brush and nail polish. Sometimes I really piss myself off.

[BigHanksCustoms]

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Too big for standard Brood, but not for the queen- and best of all, you can get a bunch of Heroclix Brood and make little Brood hatchlings to go with her! That would look awsome! Broodlings crawling all over the X-Men while she holds down Peter...

I'd really repaint the Toybiz fig though- maybe swap out it's teeth too.

At least throw down a nice black wash on her- I bet that would do wonders for that fig- cheap to do too!

Yeah, I figured they were a tad largish. They'd make a good Queen for sure. I do plan on fully customizing them, I see a lot of potential in them.

Do you have any of the Marvel Select Brood that came with the Skrull? If so are they smaller than the ToyBiz? I know they lack any articulation.

I was unaware of the Brood Heroclix, cool idea. I eventually would like to incorporatye some Shi'ar, Starjammers, Brood, Lillandra, etc. into my X-men collection. I almost want to make a running display that covers different arcs/timelines from left to right on the shelf, with the original five fighting Mimic and Magneto through Krakatoa, to the Brood, etc.

[behindthemask]

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

Here is some serious talk for you guys. I'm an artist, always have been ever since I was a little kid and I've been developing my abilities through out my life. Why don't I make customs? WTF?

Good question... not to mention you sold a ton of figures off, which could of been custom works of art. Some custom's Jin's come to mind are 100x better then what the comany themselves make so yeh why not make some customs. It's basically art just 3d art, you canvas has curves and dimensions, contures and bends, angles and depths you can't get from a static canvas, however it's just as tediuous and frustating but just as rewardings 2. you should make some attempts, you could go the true artsy side and go with mighty muggs and kidrobots munny/dunny line, or stick with MU,ML and joes.

[DogFashionDisco]

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Originally Posted by behindthemask

Good question... not to mention you sold a ton of figures off, which could of been custom works of art. Some custom's Jin's come to mind are 100x better then what the comany themselves make so yeh why not make some customs. It's basically art just 3d art, you canvas has curves and dimensions, contures and bends, angles and depths you can't get from a static canvas, however it's just as tediuous and frustating but just as rewardings 2. you should make some attempts, you could go the true artsy side and go with mighty muggs and kidrobots munny/dunny line, or stick with MU,ML and joes.

Yeah, I've been dwelling on selling off my figures but it had to be done. It has been a rough ride trying to find work but I'm still getting by. As far as the idea of artwork and incorporating my skills into the action figure realm, well, I have the time but lack the guidance and would need to know more about the right paints, puddy, etc. That is how shit is. Anyway, I'll consider giving it a shot.

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by DogFashionDisco

Sometimes I really piss myself off.

Yeah! You suck!

Really, making stuff like my Moon Knight tweak is quick and easy- I'm making a Black Bolt and Shroud the same way- no sculpting involved, just basic paint apps.

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Originally Posted by BigHanksCustoms

Yeah, I figured they were a tad largish. They'd make a good Queen for sure. I do plan on fully customizing them, I see a lot of potential in them.

Do you have any of the Marvel Select Brood that came with the Skrull? If so are they smaller than the ToyBiz? I know they lack any articulation.

I was unaware of the Brood Heroclix, cool idea. I eventually would like to incorporatye some Shi'ar, Starjammers, Brood, Lillandra, etc. into my X-men collection. I almost want to make a running display that covers different arcs/timelines from left to right on the shelf, with the original five fighting Mimic and Magneto through Krakatoa, to the Brood, etc.

That's a great idea!
I plan on making the Exiles- with some tweaking, I think I can get Helix's head to work for Blink- maybe use X-23 legs....and I'll need to make Blink of course- I figure Colussus body, Renegades Duke head, custom wolvie claws and some paint...


As to Heroclix, they have the best Ant Man and Wasp you can find (use the Ultimate wasp because she's even smaller than the SW pack version!).
Also, some of the figs (like Shaman) have clear energy bits that can be glued together for MU effects.

Ever go to CJ's Comics? He's got big plastic bins full of loose figures, dirt cheap- hundreds of Heroclix for a buck a pop too.
If nothing else, they rock for reference when making customs!

[BigHanksCustoms]

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Ever go to CJ's Comics? He's got big plastic bins full of loose figures, dirt cheap- hundreds of Heroclix for a buck a pop too.
If nothing else, they rock for reference when making customs!

All great ideas! I need to find a good comic shop, I have been out of that loop for some time (he says as he talks about Krakatoa, Brood, lol.).

I make my own blast effects, sometimes I go the extra mile:

[Tiberius]

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Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Thats all that figure needed was a cape.

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Originally Posted by FancyPants

It really isn't much, but it made a world of difference. I moved him from the back of the bus to the front of the shelf next to thanos.

Saw this on Figurerealm. Whenever I get my hands on a Loki, I'm going to make this:

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Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Loki is and should always be upfront lol..imo

Really want that King Loki BAD. I'm waiting for Thor figures [like Cap figures] to go on clearance for 2 dollars. Can anyone say FROST GIANTS?

[rodimus15]

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Originally Posted by LORD MARVEL

Im been doing the rewards thing for bout 3 years..but never used any coupons they send..

If you can open up the site on your phone, you can just use the coupons straight from your phone.

[evilanimation]

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Saw this on Figurerealm. Whenever I get my hands on a Loki, I'm going to make this:





Really want that King Loki BAD. I'm waiting for Thor figures [like Cap figures] to go on clearance for 2 dollars. Can anyone say FROST GIANTS?

if you dare Frost Giants are on kmart.com for 2.50 but you have been warned that place will fuk you over.

Clothing, Toys, Electronics, Jewelry, Jaclyn Smith - Kmart.com

[behindthemask]

DogFashionDisco, honestly I don't do a ton of customizing because it's time consuming and expensive as in buying figures inorder to get parts to make a better figure. I can understand buying or getting a lot of toys from someone and using the less desireable figures to make something cool, but it pains me to spend extra $$ to buy 1 figure to keep stock and 1 to customize. I see some collectors who customize everything. I try to be more subtle with simple headswaps,weapon swaps and vehicles, but I try not to go 2 overboard. I have thought of doing a few customs but finding the time is hard, I do art myself drawing and painting, I just ask friends if they want anything and I get submissions here and there not quitting my day job but something to help substidise.

[BigHanksCustoms]

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Originally Posted by evilanimation

if you dare Frost Giants are on kmart.com for 2.50 but you have been warned that place will fuk you over.

Clothing, Toys, Electronics, Jewelry, Jaclyn Smith - Kmart.com

Yes, if you order form K-mart.com you will definitely be making a "I order 12 Frost giants and got 12 light up hammer Thors" thread, lol

[evilanimation]

It took me 4 months to get my money back when i ordered King Loki wave...and got wave 1.

[BigHanksCustoms]

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Originally Posted by evilanimation

It took me 4 months to get my money back when i ordered King Loki wave...and got wave 1.

Sounds familiar. I heard of a few guys on TFW who saw Cyberverse Guzzle on K-Mart.com before anyone else offered him. They ALL got like Cyberverse Ironhide, lol.

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by BigHanksCustoms

All great ideas! I need to find a good comic shop, I have been out of that loop for some time (he says as he talks about Krakatoa, Brood, lol.).

I make my own blast effects, sometimes I go the extra mile:

Very damn cool!
When you get back into town, I'll introduce you to CJ- his place is in Wilton Manors, just north of Oakland Park Blvd.
He's always getting new stuff and hooking me up- super cool.

I gotta see if he's got that Brood fig- since we're talking about it, I'm getting ideas for customizing the damn thing!
Get a pack of plastic toothpics for the teeth- swap the tail stingers too.
Maybe have the Broodlings on her back the way spiders sometimes carry their young.

[vampireheart]

Dont Do it man I did the same thing when I ordered the Iron Man 3 packs and got 2 of the same one?!?! and I ordered a Comic version War Machine and got Movie Iron Man Mark 1?!!

[wolverine2281]

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Originally Posted by Exodus

Quick question. The Ms. Marvel Variant with long hair, on the back of the card does it say Karla Soften?

Nope. Tha backings are the same

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Originally Posted by Exodus

Any one here on the TRU reward program? Just got mine, and man have to use them in 2 weeks or so...I better get a good haul this weekend :P

Yeah freakin lame. I got $25 on one account and $15 have to be used through 1/13 and the other 10 in 2 weeks after that. I can't wait to see what the super savers program gets me :/

[jaybird7072]

I have the rewards too but i havent goten anything back? Were do i go ..?

[LORD MARVEL]

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Saw this on Figurerealm. Whenever I get my hands on a Loki, I'm going to make this:





Really want that King Loki BAD. I'm waiting for Thor figures [like Cap figures] to go on clearance for 2 dollars. Can anyone say FROST GIANTS?

Thats bad ass comic Loki! i wonder what figure he used to make it?

[Optimus Vader]

I need a cape for my Comic Loki. Anyone have a spare Doom cape??

[Reaver Strike]

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

I need a cape for my Comic Loki. Anyone have a spare Doom cape??

I have Thor from the gift set I'm selling which you may be able use the cape from if interested.

[Optimus Vader]

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Originally Posted by Reaver Strike

I have Thor from the gift set I'm selling which you may be able use the cape from if interested.

Thanks man. I'm looking for a green one though.. I don't paint.

[Exodus]

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Originally Posted by wolverine2281

Nope. Tha backings are the same

Cool thanks for the heads up. Was contemplating getting her for my Dark Avenger's. But I would have to get Sentry too:P

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Originally Posted by wolverine2281

Yeah freakin lame. I got $25 on one account and $15 have to be used through 1/13 and the other 10 in 2 weeks after that. I can't wait to see what the super savers program gets me :/

Yup mine's the same. Going to see if they have anything good tonight, than go back during Sunday to see if they have any BOGO's for MU's. Can always get extra trade fodder for new stuff.

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Originally Posted by jaybird7072

I have the rewards too but i havent goten anything back? Were do i go ..?

Go here, although you should get them emailed to you.
https://rewardsrus.toysrus.com/index.cfm