New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

MUfan97 · 10-15-2016, 11:28 AM

Does anybody have a problem with getting Fantastic Four characters into their displays? I mean, I don't own any FF characters yet, but like many things, I've been pre-visualizing them into there, and I want to be able to show off their powers in some way. Human Torch is easy, as is the Thing, but Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman present some problems. Like, I want to have Reed stretching, but no such variant exists, and doing an arm swap with Sue so she has clear lower arms would leave me with a clear figure with non-clear arms. Granted, I could probably just skip Sue's invisibility thing and give her a forcefield effect of some sort, but that still leaves the problem of Reed's stretching.

Foreddyn · 10-15-2016, 02:13 PM

If it is within your skill, try doing detachable limbs. You don't have to cut away parts from the figure but sort of like people do with Sandman's powers. And/or get some different sized/scaled Reeds.

I just give him gadgets/gear to hold tbh.

redx24 · 10-15-2016, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Foreddyn

If it is within your skill, try doing detachable limbs. You don't have to cut away parts from the figure but sort of like people do with Sandman's powers. And/or get some different sized/scaled Reeds.

I just give him gadgets/gear to hold tbh.

Mine holds the mother box that came with a CNC darkseid figure.

En Sabah Nerd · 10-15-2016, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by redx24

Mine holds the mother box that came with a CNC darkseid figure.

I have my Mr. Fantastic riding HERBIE because it's silly.

Sithlord1963 · 10-15-2016, 02:41 PM

My Custom AOS Ghost Rider is about done (still working very slowly on the 69 Dodge Charger) - anyone got any suggestions as to a suitable Robbie Reyes head? And on the subject of heads, I'm in the process of having a Nic Cage Blaze, Paltrow Potts, Boesman Tchalla and Snipes Blade reduced to 1/18 scale as private commissions. As Falcon said to Cap, "I know a Guy" :-)

MUfan97 · 10-15-2016, 03:28 PM

The solutions to my Reed Richards problem are pretty good, but not for me. I'm not sure if I could make a proper(and stable)custom extension to the arms without it looking odd(by the standards of how he always looks when he stretches), and I could add other characters who can hold devices. I kinda wish Hasbro would just release a Reed with stretched out arms like they did with that Sandman figure that I hate, but think had a good idea.

Sithlord1963 · 10-15-2016, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

The solutions to my Reed Richards problem are pretty good, but not for me. I'm not sure if I could make a proper(and stable)custom extension to the arms without it looking odd(by the standards of how he always looks when he stretches), and I could add other characters who can hold devices. I kinda wish Hasbro would just release a Reed with stretched out arms like they did with that Sandman figure that I hate, but think had a good idea.

Reed's a problem but I keep looking at the BFS Vitruvian HACKS clear female figures and wondering if they could be used as a Sue Storm/Richards custom.

Pilkster · 10-15-2016, 04:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

Does anybody have a problem with getting Fantastic Four characters into their displays? I mean, I don't own any FF characters yet, but like many things, I've been pre-visualizing them into there, and I want to be able to show off their powers in some way. Human Torch is easy, as is the Thing, but Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman present some problems. Like, I want to have Reed stretching, but no such variant exists, and doing an arm swap with Sue so she has clear lower arms would leave me with a clear figure with non-clear arms. Granted, I could probably just skip Sue's invisibility thing and give her a forcefield effect of some sort, but that still leaves the problem of Reed's stretching.

You could buy or trade a set of custom stretched arms from me

Pilkster · 10-15-2016, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord1963

My Custom AOS Ghost Rider is about done (still working very slowly on the 69 Dodge Charger) - anyone got any suggestions as to a suitable Robbie Reyes head? And on the subject of heads, I'm in the process of having a Nic Cage Blaze, Paltrow Potts, Boesman Tchalla and Snipes Blade reduced to 1/18 scale as private commissions. As Falcon said to Cap, "I know a Guy" :-)

Wouldn't mind a copy of those sir

MUfan97 · 10-15-2016, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Pilkster

You could buy or trade a set of custom stretched arms from me

Hmm...Show me how they look in action, and I'll try to keep a note of it for future reference.

redx24 · 10-15-2016, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by En Sabah Nerd

I have my Mr. Fantastic riding HERBIE because it's silly.

There a joke there about him doing something similar to sue

bmorr · 10-16-2016, 08:32 AM

would this work:
Marvel Legends Mr Mister Fantastic from Ronan BAF Wave Loose | eBay

MUfan97 · 10-16-2016, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by bmorr

would this work:
Marvel Legends Mr Mister Fantastic from Ronan BAF Wave Loose | eBay

Any pics on how it scales with MUs? I want him stretching, not growing to Giant Man levels.

Sithlord1963 · 10-16-2016, 08:37 AM

Anyone have any suggestions for 'large' flame effects? Cheaper the better for preference.

MUfan97 · 10-16-2016, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord1963

Anyone have any suggestions for 'large' flame effects? Cheaper the better for preference.

We talking Tamashii Nations effects large, or smaller than that?

Sithlord1963 · 10-16-2016, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

We talking Tamashii Nations effects large, or smaller than that?

Something suitable to throw on a 1/18 Dodge Charger!

Sithlord1963 · 10-16-2016, 12:41 PM

Reyes is done - car is a slow-going WIP.

Sithlord1963 · 10-16-2016, 12:43 PM

My Cinematic/AOS Riders. I have rides for Slade and Blaze - Pilk has seen the pics!

Kamatayan · 10-16-2016, 03:51 PM

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redfox · 10-16-2016, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Sithlord1963

Anyone have any suggestions for 'large' flame effects? Cheaper the better for preference.

The Marvel Legends Ultimate Green Goblin Build-A-Figure came with removable flame pieces. Should be easy to find those pieces, and I wouldn't imagine them costing too much.

Pilkster · 10-17-2016, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

Perfect! The flesh tone on the hands stands out a lot, though.

In what way? Robbie in AOS has a tanned skintone to him and I think detail like that is missed in a lot of customs these days. I bet if you hadnt have mentioned it most people wouldnt have even noticed the skin tone.

Great work as usual Mark. I agree with RedFox those flame effects from BAF Goblin would work perfect.

Exodus · 10-17-2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Autobot_Goldbug

Huh???
You must be doing something wrong. These are a decent price...

Marvel Universe Secret Wars 6 Mr Fantastic Ultron 25th Anniversary 2009 | eBay

Mr Fantastic Ultron Marvel Universe Secret Wars 6 Comic Action Figure 2pack | eBay

Even the single one you can still get for like $10.00 I believe as well.

Kamatayan · 10-17-2016, 12:27 PM

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Sithlord1963 · 10-17-2016, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Kamatayan

I don't recall his hands having the flesh tone on when he flames on. I didn't mean it as an insult, though. It's a great custom.

Thanks for the positive comments - Charger is coming along nicely and I have some ideas for the flame effects. As for GR's hands, no worries as comments are always welcome. From what I can see they stay the same when he transforms - only difference between Reyes and Blaze/Slade is that Reyes can produce/shoot flames from his hands.

MUfan97 · 10-17-2016, 01:34 PM

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Even the single one you can still get for like $10.00 I believe as well.

Where have you been looking?

10-15-2016, 11:28 AM	#26801
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	Does anybody have a problem with getting Fantastic Four characters into their displays? I mean, I don't own any FF characters yet, but like many things, I've been pre-visualizing them into there, and I want to be able to show off their powers in some way. Human Torch is easy, as is the Thing, but Mr. Fantastic and Invisible Woman present some problems. Like, I want to have Reed stretching, but no such variant exists, and doing an arm swap with Sue so she has clear lower arms would leave me with a clear figure with non-clear arms. Granted, I could probably just skip Sue's invisibility thing and give her a forcefield effect of some sort, but that still leaves the problem of Reed's stretching. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.

10-15-2016, 02:13 PM	#26802
Foreddyn Mythril Ogre Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Daly City Posts: 330	If it is within your skill, try doing detachable limbs. You don't have to cut away parts from the figure but sort of like people do with Sandman's powers. And/or get some different sized/scaled Reeds. I just give him gadgets/gear to hold tbh. __________________ Death to thieves, scalpers and repackers!

10-15-2016, 02:21 PM	#26803
redx24 Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 2,008	Quote: Originally Posted by Foreddyn If it is within your skill, try doing detachable limbs. You don't have to cut away parts from the figure but sort of like people do with Sandman's powers. And/or get some different sized/scaled Reeds. I just give him gadgets/gear to hold tbh. Mine holds the mother box that came with a CNC darkseid figure. __________________ Feedback

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En Sabah Nerd Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Posts: 9,794	Quote: Originally Posted by redx24 Mine holds the mother box that came with a CNC darkseid figure. I have my Mr. Fantastic riding HERBIE because it's silly. __________________

10-15-2016, 03:28 PM	#26806
MUfan97 Toa of Fire Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: At your mom's house Posts: 1,897	The solutions to my Reed Richards problem are pretty good, but not for me. I'm not sure if I could make a proper(and stable)custom extension to the arms without it looking odd(by the standards of how he always looks when he stretches), and I could add other characters who can hold devices. I kinda wish Hasbro would just release a Reed with stretched out arms like they did with that Sandman figure that I hate, but think had a good idea. __________________ I was born, I had a good time, I was vaporized by a bomb.