I bought a Sentinel!

Jason Abbadon · 08-17-2011, 04:16 PM

So..after moths of saying how the Mu Sentinel looked waay better than the old BAF Sentinel, I finally saw the MU Sentinel in person!
I held it in my hands and felt it's weight and grimaced at it's lack of articulation and that big sticker on it's chest...

And I bought the BAF Sentinel for $40 from my LCS instead!

Okay, I know, I bitched about the paintjob on this and it's true- it looks like a rusty pilce of junk.
Which is why I plan on repainting it!

unfortunately, because of the hndreds of scratches sculpted on, I cant make this "showroom new" but I'll make it more comic-look colors at least!

Anyone else want in on this- we can tweak our Sentinels as sorta an online group build thing.

domshen · 08-17-2011, 04:25 PM

If I could find a BAF Sentinel for a reasonable price I totally would

omega145 · 08-17-2011, 04:43 PM

hmmmmmm, not a bad idea. Im not a customizer but maybe this could be my first project with your help. You know im a big fan of the BAF Sentinel!

Do Boy · 08-17-2011, 04:51 PM

That is an awesome pic omega!!!

rodimus15 · 08-17-2011, 05:55 PM

I'm not much of a customizer but I'd love to see the BAF if classic colors.

I just dont wanna end up ruining my sentinel.

Zictor · 08-17-2011, 06:15 PM

Thought the tree didn't do the picture much justice.

rodimus15 · 08-17-2011, 06:17 PM

^^^ damn!

omega145 · 08-17-2011, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zictor

Thought the tree didn't do the picture much justice.

Awesome, thanks man!

Zictor · 08-17-2011, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by omega145

Awesome, thanks man!

No worries. I'm a Digital Artist so I do this sort of stuff all the time, not my best work but I only spent about 15 minutes on it. Been meaning to pose my figures and make comic strips. Such a Marvel Nerd! Haha.

Tiberius · 08-17-2011, 07:11 PM

What do you use to add epicness to photos?

domshen · 08-17-2011, 07:11 PM

I heart customizing and would love to work on a group project. I am currently in Oregon but may be relocating to the bay area in Cali soon if there is anyone there that would want to work on a joint project.

Zictor · 08-17-2011, 07:17 PM

Photoshop usually. In this case I used After Effects because it was easier to generate the cool flare coming off of his chest.

Tiberius · 08-17-2011, 07:25 PM

I gotta get photoshop :P

quinten182 · 08-18-2011, 06:24 AM

Photoshop does to photos what Jason is going to do to his Sentinel..

MAKES IT SWEET AS HELL! (not to be confused with the wolverine goes to hell series.. at all.)

Good Stuff · 08-18-2011, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

So..after moths of saying how the Mu Sentinel looked waay better than the old BAF Sentinel, I finally saw the MU Sentinel in person!
I held it in my hands and felt it's weight and grimaced at it's lack of articulation and that big sticker on it's chest...

And I bought the BAF Sentinel for $40 from my LCS instead!

Okay, I know, I bitched about the paintjob on this and it's true- it looks like a rusty pilce of junk.
Which is why I plan on repainting it!

unfortunately, because of the hndreds of scratches sculpted on, I cant make this "showroom new" but I'll make it more comic-look colors at least!

Anyone else want in on this- we can tweak our Sentinels as sorta an online group build thing.

Damn unbelievable, 40 friggin bucks for a BAF and even from your LCS. I wish my LCS had that, heck I'd even drop $70 bones for him if I came across him.

Good choice nonetheless. The MU version does feel nice and heavy, but the BAF looks way super better.

Jason Abbadon · 08-19-2011, 03:23 AM

My LCS is the best- tons of loose toys for really crazy (great!) prices. Loose MU figs for $5, which might sound average until you hear that's where I bought my Archangel!
Anyone in So Fla, it's CJ's comics in Fort Lauderdle.
Tons of SW fand GI Joe igs which I love for loose guns and stuff- gotta post pics of my crazy-outfitted AIM badasses.

The BAF Sentinel is a bitch to get because Spider Man was in that wave- and kids dont part with Spidey! Plus, that part is the friggin head! If anyone here has an extra Sentinel head, I'll buy it for making a custom....
yeah. thought not.

I suggest the most recent Firefly as a bonanza of super detailed guns, knives and a spare head with gas mask- that one fig hooked up three Hydra soldiers.

I love me MU, but for actual guns, they suck on ice (AIM's laser pistols are great though!).

Anyone get a (cheap) ML Captain America? I need to make a Super Adaptoid!
Oh, why did the big cap figure have to suck so badly?!? They couldn't have made a decent 9" Cap from the comics with even moderate articulation?!

Zictor · 08-19-2011, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by domshen

I heart customizing and would love to work on a group project. I am currently in Oregon but may be relocating to the bay area in Cali soon if there is anyone there that would want to work on a joint project.

Hey man, I checked out your stuff (clicked your sig) Would love to work on a project, not in the States unfortunately. Do you build custom stuff from scratch?

bmorr · 08-29-2011, 05:41 PM

If anyone is interested, target.com is selling the sentinel. 50 bucks with free shipping!

quinten182 · 08-29-2011, 05:43 PM

That's not bad. But I'll still wait before getting any more. I grabbed one just to have one opened since I have sdcc and can't open that blister card..

In all honesty, the ugly version doesn't look that bad out of box and displayed. I wasn't as angry once I had it set up.

quinten182 · 08-29-2011, 05:49 PM

And for proof that I like how it looks..

Optimus Vader · 08-29-2011, 05:50 PM

$50 and free shipping is pretty nice. I remember when people were worried these would be tough to get because they're army building material. Please.

Optimus Vader · 08-29-2011, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by quinten182

And for proof that I like how it looks..

It does look good. The more I see them the more they grow on me.

quinten182 · 08-29-2011, 05:52 PM

The black background helps too. It makes the colors pop more I think.. therefore making him not look so cheesy and plain.

Do Boy · 08-29-2011, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Optimus Vader

$50 and free shipping is pretty nice. I remember when people were worried these would be tough to get because they're army building material. Please.

I keep seeing people saying this. I think it depends on where you are at. I haven't seen any since the initial release.

quinten182 · 08-29-2011, 05:54 PM

My tru has about 50.. just fly over here. :P

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omega145 Toy Monger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 3,012	hmmmmmm, not a bad idea. Im not a customizer but maybe this could be my first project with your help. You know im a big fan of the BAF Sentinel! __________________ B/S/T

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omega145 Toy Monger Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Hudson, NH Posts: 3,012	Quote: Originally Posted by Zictor Thought the tree didn't do the picture much justice. Awesome, thanks man! __________________ B/S/T

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Tiberius Be Superior Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Vancouver Island, Canada Posts: 9,891	What do you use to add epicness to photos? __________________

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domshen Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 129	I heart customizing and would love to work on a group project. I am currently in Oregon but may be relocating to the bay area in Cali soon if there is anyone there that would want to work on a joint project. __________________