Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

omega145 · 08-09-2011, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by thechris

I own one of those, just haven't gotten around to doing much with it yet. It's collecting dust in my basement along with my 3D plastic mold injector, a massive $20,000 wide format printer that prints up to 5 feet wide, any length, up to 1 inch thick, a pad printer. I could literally start a toy factory (which at one point was my dream) but I realized how much work it actually takes even after getting the equipment. Plus people are cheap and unwilling to pay me for the amount of time and money it would cost for me to get this stuff sorted. Let's say I made a cool playset, people would want to pay no more than $30 for it and it took me $50 in plastic to cast one prototype, $100 to cast a silicone rubber mold. Months to design it, 10 hours to machine it, etc. Also, you've got to realize that these machines go through wear and tear. It's simply not a good idea to have the machine arm carve your entire prototype and mass produce the product through the machine which while easy would quickly burn out your very expensive machine. Casting a head is one thing but when you get complex, there's really no money in it at all. Like I said, people are cheapskates. They want to pay Hasbro and Mattel prices, and because they wouldn't know who I am, they'd expect to pay even less for my "no name" toys. I do, however, produce some pretty badass customs.

Good post, can you post some pictures of this machine and of your customs?

Optimus Vader · 08-09-2011, 06:31 AM

I've come back to this thread to look at ludovicotek's diorama about nine times this morning. I might be spamming your collection thread with questions soon, man.

thechris · 08-09-2011, 06:39 AM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Good post, can you post some pictures of this machine and of your customs?

Ah, like I said, it's collecting dust in my basement. I can tell you this much. It isn't cheap and considering I never really did anything with it, probably wasn't a good investment. I used to be a HUGE fan of G1 Transformers and it was mainly purchased with that kind of thing in mind. The problem with these is that they do usually do any sort of undercutting so you've got to plan it out pretty good or have a lathe attachment which is even more expensive. And by expensive, I don't mean a few hundred, I mean get ready to spend in the thousands for a crappy one and you need a steel antivibration table mounted into the ground to reduce play. If you're interested in this sort of thing, best person to talk to is a local machinist.

It's really easy to get too ADD about this kind of stuff and dream big and before you know it, you've bitten off more than you could chew.

Most of my custom work for MU is hand sculpted. I have a big passion for art. I do plan on posting some pics of my collection at some point, though. Stay tuned for that. LOL.

thechris · 08-09-2011, 06:42 AM

To get back on topic, though. That is a sweet layout. Now I want that Spawn Alley playset bad. LOL.

Nexodusrex · 08-09-2011, 06:59 AM

definently taking notes from ludovicotek's diorama.

ludovicotek · 08-09-2011, 12:41 PM

Thanks guys for your comments.

Those dios were a lot of fun to set up.

Concerning the newest wave of MU, with Dr. Strange/Skaar/etc., anybody know when BBTS is planning on shipping theirs? I'm going nuts hearing about everyone finding them and I haven't seen them in stores yet around me and there's still no word from BBTS. They usually ship out before retail sightings.

EDIT: Nevermind! I just got an email from them informing me that they are in stock! YES!!! Time to ship my POL

behindthemask · 08-09-2011, 01:15 PM

found a size that sells nazi decals for 1:18th scale figures, for 50cents, for anybody who wants to make the redskull just a little bit more badass.

Monkey Depot - 21st Century Toys 1/18 Bf109G Water Slide Decals

Boba Fettuccini · 08-09-2011, 01:20 PM

Those are full size decals for airplanes. Too big for Red Skull figures.

felks22us · 08-09-2011, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ludovicotek

Thanks guys for your comments.

Those dios were a lot of fun to set up.

Concerning the newest wave of MU, with Dr. Strange/Skaar/etc., anybody know when BBTS is planning on shipping theirs? I'm going nuts hearing about everyone finding them and I haven't seen them in stores yet around me and there's still no word from BBTS. They usually ship out before retail sightings.

EDIT: Nevermind! I just got an email from them informing me that they are in stock! YES!!! Time to ship my POL

I hear you I keep on wanting to go out and look for them and bam I got the email as well lol good stuff . Its sucks around here getting the new stuff at store dont know if stores around here get there stock very late . not good . but i got them on BBTS yeahh

ludovicotek · 08-09-2011, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by felks22us

I hear you I keep on wanting to go out and look for them and bam I got the email as well lol good stuff . Its sucks around here getting the new stuff at store dont know if stores around here get there stock very late . not good . but i got them on BBTS yeahh

This is the first time I haven't found a wave at retail. It never takes this long after sightings for waves to show up down here. Oh well. At least they're on their way now.

Tiberius · 08-09-2011, 01:48 PM

Epic picture coming in a few minutes guys!!! You will rofl! or be appalled...or both

Tiberius · 08-09-2011, 01:59 PM

Nom om om om!

bmorr · 08-09-2011, 02:04 PM

awesome lol. i have the cable at least but not lizard. I dont even display with the kid tho, cause i dont read the x men comics, and its just distracting from the rest of the figure

Tiberius · 08-09-2011, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

awesome lol. i have the cable at least but not lizard. I dont even display with the kid tho, cause i dont read the x men comics, and its just distracting from the rest of the figure

Have you read House of M at least?

pud333 · 08-09-2011, 02:08 PM

Man, Constrictor is AWESOME! Love the tentacles. Just a really great figure all around. I also just got comic Whiplash yesterday, so when I get home, I'm gonna have them do a whip-off! Now that I actually write this, I realize the concept is better in my head.

bmorr · 08-09-2011, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Have you read House of M at least?

of course. ive been reading marvel since disassembled. i try to budget when it comes to comics cause i spend at least 80 a month on them on top of MU and the generations transformers. But in terms of x men comics theres too many books and its never really interested me. I did enjoy house of m and all the tie ins though.

ludovicotek · 08-09-2011, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Nom om om om!

Awesome pic. I believe that's what that Hope was made for. lol

Boba Fettuccini · 08-09-2011, 03:10 PM

[edit]

Nvm.

Tiberius · 08-09-2011, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

of course. ive been reading marvel since disassembled. i try to budget when it comes to comics cause i spend at least 80 a month on them on top of MU and the generations transformers. But in terms of x men comics theres too many books and its never really interested me. I did enjoy house of m and all the tie ins though.

Well, read Messiah Complex, it is amazing.

omega145 · 08-09-2011, 03:59 PM

You beat me to that pic Tiberius. And im looking for a decal for my custom red skull if anyone knows where to get one.

Symbiote · 08-09-2011, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Tiberius

Well, read Messiah Complex, it is amazing.

Agreed. The messiah complex along with the x force series is a must read. The book that ends it all is x men second coming.

Dylan in Oregon · 08-09-2011, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

awesome lol. i have the cable at least but not lizard. I dont even display with the kid tho, cause i dont read the x men comics, and its just distracting from the rest of the figure

So... You collect these figs based on what?

bmorr · 08-09-2011, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Dylan in Oregon

So... You collect these figs based on what?

I dont collect them for their monetary worth in the future. If they look good to me, or if its a character ive read from the comics. I fell in love with the line cause of how well they transfer from a 2d to a 3d medium, especially for a figure its size.

Dylan in Oregon · 08-09-2011, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

I dont collect them for their monetary worth in the future. If they look good to me, or if its a character ive read from the comics. I fell in love with the line cause of how well they transfer from a 2d to a 3d medium, especially for a figure its size.

oh no, sorry, i was just under the impression you've never read any of the comics.

felks22us · 08-09-2011, 06:17 PM

messiah complex is wicked cool Ive been cathing up with xforce , second coming but Im at Necrosha X right now Im trying to get to Fera itself ? Is that any good? I need to get alote of back issue still ugh those goes my next check .

well I got tried of everyone scoreing that scarlet spider variant so i just came back from target and found 2 of them . man my heart was pounding it has not happen to me for a long time . lol I knew these kids was laughing at me buy i dont care . I also snag 2 more movie Hydra agent as well . hehehehehe.

08-09-2011, 06:23 AM	#951
omega145 Toy Monger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 3,012	Quote: Originally Posted by thechris I own one of those, just haven't gotten around to doing much with it yet. It's collecting dust in my basement along with my 3D plastic mold injector, a massive $20,000 wide format printer that prints up to 5 feet wide, any length, up to 1 inch thick, a pad printer. I could literally start a toy factory (which at one point was my dream) but I realized how much work it actually takes even after getting the equipment. Plus people are cheap and unwilling to pay me for the amount of time and money it would cost for me to get this stuff sorted. Let's say I made a cool playset, people would want to pay no more than $30 for it and it took me $50 in plastic to cast one prototype, $100 to cast a silicone rubber mold. Months to design it, 10 hours to machine it, etc. Also, you've got to realize that these machines go through wear and tear. It's simply not a good idea to have the machine arm carve your entire prototype and mass produce the product through the machine which while easy would quickly burn out your very expensive machine. Casting a head is one thing but when you get complex, there's really no money in it at all. Like I said, people are cheapskates. They want to pay Hasbro and Mattel prices, and because they wouldn't know who I am, they'd expect to pay even less for my "no name" toys. I do, however, produce some pretty badass customs. Good post, can you post some pictures of this machine and of your customs? __________________ B/S/T

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08-09-2011, 12:41 PM	#956
ludovicotek Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,743	Thanks guys for your comments. Those dios were a lot of fun to set up. Concerning the newest wave of MU, with Dr. Strange/Skaar/etc., anybody know when BBTS is planning on shipping theirs? I'm going nuts hearing about everyone finding them and I haven't seen them in stores yet around me and there's still no word from BBTS. They usually ship out before retail sightings. EDIT: Nevermind! I just got an email from them informing me that they are in stock! YES!!! Time to ship my POL Last edited by ludovicotek; 08-09-2011 at 01:03 PM..

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behindthemask Repulsars ready to kill Join Date: May 2010 Location: Charlottetown,P.E.I. Canada Posts: 4,825	found a size that sells nazi decals for 1:18th scale figures, for 50cents, for anybody who wants to make the redskull just a little bit more badass. Monkey Depot - 21st Century Toys 1/18 Bf109G Water Slide Decals __________________