New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

LordMudd · 03-31-2018, 10:35 AM

I am still waiting for the action figure vending machine. With the development of 3D printers, it is only a matter of time until someone figures out how to merge these 2 technologies so you can select exactly the figure you want , insert your credit card and out drops your figure.

CCC.

BeRealNickNaro · 03-31-2018, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

I am still waiting for the action figure vending machine. With the development of 3D printers, it is only a matter of time until someone figures out how to merge these 2 technologies so you can select exactly the figure you want , insert your credit card and out drops your figure.

CCC.

I suggested something pretty similar could happen in the future on another forum and I got shot down hard, though I still don’t understand why. Once the tech becomes cost effective, if Hasbro wanted to start their own stores or license out machines, it could be done.

Imagine having an app on your phone where you can pick the character, scale, level of articulation and accessories and have the store print it out for you to pick up. Or have it sent to you.

OR, 3d printers will end up in homes and Hasbro will sell the designs and a license to print for yourself. One at a time, of course.

kylactus · 03-31-2018, 12:49 PM

Even at this point you could break a figure down, scan each piece, print a copy and assemble it. Sure, right now it’s still a bit cost prohibitive due to the cost of the 3D printing materials, but still doable.

Super Joe · 03-31-2018, 02:43 PM

6,000+

3 more days to go!

Harbinger · 03-31-2018, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

Even at this point you could break a figure down, scan each piece, print a copy and assemble it. Sure, right now it’s still a bit cost prohibitive due to the cost of the 3D printing materials, but still doable.

Like an expensive hooker

LordMudd · 03-31-2018, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by BeRealNickNaro

I suggested something pretty similar could happen in the future on another forum and I got shot down hard, though I still don’t understand why. Once the tech becomes cost effective, if Hasbro wanted to start their own stores or license out machines, it could be done.

Imagine having an app on your phone where you can pick the character, scale, level of articulation and accessories and have the store print it out for you to pick up. Or have it sent to you.

OR, 3d printers will end up in homes and Hasbro will sell the designs and a license to print for yourself. One at a time, of course.

Actually, I expect this to pop up in Japan first. They like to stay 6 years ahead of everyone else and they do love their vending machines.

CCC.

MUfan97 · 03-31-2018, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by BeRealNickNaro

I suggested something pretty similar could happen in the future on another forum and I got shot down hard, though I still don’t understand why. Once the tech becomes cost effective, if Hasbro wanted to start their own stores or license out machines, it could be done.

Imagine having an app on your phone where you can pick the character, scale, level of articulation and accessories and have the store print it out for you to pick up. Or have it sent to you.

OR, 3d printers will end up in homes and Hasbro will sell the designs and a license to print for yourself. One at a time, of course.

There is that issue of paint...

kylactus · 03-31-2018, 05:15 PM

In stead of 3D printing just put actual figures in vending machines. Like a standard vending machine but instead of KitKats and Chips, have figures in package in there. Place one next to every red box, your in buisness.... now block buster and TRU are dead, what’s the next industry we can stuff in a box to minimize human interaction?

EZTOYDUDE · 03-31-2018, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

In stead of 3D printing just put actual figures in vending machines. Like a standard vending machine but instead of KitKats and Chips, have figures in package in there. Place one next to every red box, your in buisness.... now block buster and TRU are dead, what’s the next industry we can stuff in a box to minimize human interaction?

That could work but the vending machine in a store to avoid it getting broken into or stolen

LordMudd · 03-31-2018, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kylactus

In stead of 3D printing just put actual figures in vending machines. Like a standard vending machine but instead of KitKats and Chips, have figures in package in there. Place one next to every red box, your in buisness.... now block buster and TRU are dead, what’s the next industry we can stuff in a box to minimize human interaction?

Cell Phones.

CCC.

LordMudd · 03-31-2018, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by EZTOYDUDE

That could work but the vending machine in a store to avoid it getting broken into or stolen

In Japan they have vending machine stores, no employees, just machines lining the walls. I am surprised there aren't more of those here by now. That would be a secure location and all of the machines could be toys.

CCC.

Sender · 03-31-2018, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Coldblood. I have yet to see anyone tackle him in either scale. Poor bastard is probably one of the most underutilized characters to come outta marvel presents where i first read about him then in a few issues of deathlok. Also Dakota north.

YOU'RE ON, NiteLife!

For responding, i'll take that request for Coldblood-7 aka Eric Savin. Shoot up a pic of the version you'd like and i'll get to it asap.
If you like what i've created, i'll send it to you as a token of 3.75 MU appreciation (as well as appreciation for your continuous one-liners

).
But you could thank Creator for my inspiration to create more.

Sender · 03-31-2018, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

There is that issue of paint...

i'd buy them unpainted and be happy to paint them myself as long as they are reasonably priced.

The Creator · 03-31-2018, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sender

YOU'RE ON, NiteLife!

For responding, i'll take that request for Coldblood-7 aka Eric Savin. Shoot up a pic of the version you'd like and i'll get to it asap.
If you like what i've created, i'll send it to you as a token of 3.75 MU appreciation (as well as appreciation for your continuous one-liners

).
But you could thank Creator for my inspiration to create more.

Awesome Sender and dude I have a new custom of course Drax And An old school Yondu. Thank you for you're inspiration bro. I have 246 customs and counting. I have also modded most of my original marvel universe. Talk about dedication. There is so much talent here. I do lots of customs and can not sculpt, wish that I could thou and the sculpting here is great Pilk, Mordiganne, Sender, and so on!!!!!

MUfan97 · 04-01-2018, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Sender

i'd buy them unpainted and be happy to paint them myself as long as they are reasonably priced.

Yes, but not everyone has that kind of skill. In terms of mass-market sales, unpainted figures raise a big concern.

Prem1x · 04-01-2018, 08:26 AM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

Agreed, but the only Helicarrier Stahl will do would be for 6" scale and probably $500+. Of course given that they tend to make playset just a bit small to save on plastic it might end up being perfect for us, but not so perfect at that price.

CCC.

The 6" scale vehicles have too much risk of looking cheap. Have you seen the Ghost Rider motorcycle they're selling. Looks awful.

Harbinger · 04-01-2018, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sender

YOU'RE ON, NiteLife!

For responding, i'll take that request for Coldblood-7 aka Eric Savin. Shoot up a pic of the version you'd like and i'll get to it asap.
If you like what i've created, i'll send it to you as a token of 3.75 MU appreciation (as well as appreciation for your continuous one-liners

).
But you could thank Creator for my inspiration to create more.

Pic as requested!

LordMudd · 04-01-2018, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Prem1x

The 6" scale vehicles have too much risk of looking cheap. Have you seen the Ghost Rider motorcycle they're selling. Looks awful.

Nope.

CCC.

Sender · 04-01-2018, 10:36 AM

Happy Easter all!

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Originally Posted by The Creator

Awesome Sender and dude I have a new custom of course Drax And An old school Yondu. Thank you for you're inspiration bro. I have 246 customs and counting. I have also modded most of my original marvel universe. Talk about dedication. There is so much talent here. I do lots of customs and can not sculpt, wish that I could thou and the sculpting here is great Pilk, Mordiganne, Sender, and so on!!!!!

Can’t wait, Creator! Always a spectacle to had with your creations!

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Pic as requested!

Copy that, Nitelife. Update you this week!

Harbinger · 04-01-2018, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Sender

Happy Easter all!

Can’t wait, Creator! Always a spectacle to had with your creations!

Copy that, Nitelife. Update you this week!

Oh man i cannot wait!

Autobot_Goldbug · 04-01-2018, 05:40 PM

there are already 3D printing vending machines here
not for action figures though
I believe I saw one at the zoo where it printed cheap animals

Villano · 04-01-2018, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Coldblood. I have yet to see anyone tackle him in either scale. Poor bastard is probably one of the most underutilized characters to come outta marvel presents where i first read about him then in a few issues of deathlok. Also Dakota north.

I love Coldblood. Once upon a time, I was planning on making him with a blue Marauders body, but I ended up using it to make a GI Joe Scrap Iron instead. Unfortunately, I recently suffered a loss in the family, so I haven't felt like doing much customizing. When things settle down here, I hope to get back to Coldblood, but I have a bunch of other customs in different stages of completion that will need to get done first.

The Creator · 04-01-2018, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sender

Happy Easter all!

Can’t wait, Creator! Always a spectacle to had with your creations!

Copy that, Nitelife. Update you this week!

Can't wait to see Coldblood Sender, and good luck. Keep us updated

The Creator · 04-01-2018, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Oh man i cannot wait!

You want it, well here it is!!!!!
::::: enters :::::
Yondu
Fellas this guy was fun of course. I think he came out better than the factory version. Check the detail and notice the Yaka arrows

MUfan97 · 04-01-2018, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

there are already 3D printing vending machines here
not for action figures though
I believe I saw one at the zoo where it printed cheap animals

You can 3D print animals?

How are species going extinct, then? Too expensive or something?

03-31-2018, 12:05 PM	#33927
BeRealNickNaro Join Date: Jul 2016 Posts: 57	Quote: Originally Posted by LordMudd I am still waiting for the action figure vending machine. With the development of 3D printers, it is only a matter of time until someone figures out how to merge these 2 technologies so you can select exactly the figure you want , insert your credit card and out drops your figure. CCC. I suggested something pretty similar could happen in the future on another forum and I got shot down hard, though I still don’t understand why. Once the tech becomes cost effective, if Hasbro wanted to start their own stores or license out machines, it could be done. Imagine having an app on your phone where you can pick the character, scale, level of articulation and accessories and have the store print it out for you to pick up. Or have it sent to you. OR, 3d printers will end up in homes and Hasbro will sell the designs and a license to print for yourself. One at a time, of course. __________________ Nothing shocks me, I'm a scientist.

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Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Quote: Originally Posted by kylactus Even at this point you could break a figure down, scan each piece, print a copy and assemble it. Sure, right now it’s still a bit cost prohibitive due to the cost of the 3D printing materials, but still doable. Like an expensive hooker __________________

03-31-2018, 04:50 PM	#33932
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by BeRealNickNaro I suggested something pretty similar could happen in the future on another forum and I got shot down hard, though I still don’t understand why. Once the tech becomes cost effective, if Hasbro wanted to start their own stores or license out machines, it could be done. Imagine having an app on your phone where you can pick the character, scale, level of articulation and accessories and have the store print it out for you to pick up. Or have it sent to you. OR, 3d printers will end up in homes and Hasbro will sell the designs and a license to print for yourself. One at a time, of course. There is that issue of paint... __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

03-31-2018, 06:45 PM	#33937
Sender Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stuck in traffic... Posts: 1,310	Quote: Originally Posted by Nitelife Coldblood. I have yet to see anyone tackle him in either scale. Poor bastard is probably one of the most underutilized characters to come outta marvel presents where i first read about him then in a few issues of deathlok. Also Dakota north. YOU'RE ON, NiteLife! For responding, i'll take that request for Coldblood-7 aka Eric Savin. Shoot up a pic of the version you'd like and i'll get to it asap. If you like what i've created, i'll send it to you as a token of 3.75 MU appreciation (as well as appreciation for your continuous one-liners ). But you could thank Creator for my inspiration to create more. Last edited by Sender; 03-31-2018 at 07:01 PM..

04-01-2018, 07:57 AM	#33940
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Quote: Originally Posted by Sender i'd buy them unpainted and be happy to paint them myself as long as they are reasonably priced. Yes, but not everyone has that kind of skill. In terms of mass-market sales, unpainted figures raise a big concern. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.