New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

The Creator · 10-02-2017, 01:40 PM

GIDDY UP! Rawhide!

That's some precision surgery, Creator! How did you get into Moonboy's hands, with a X-acto?[/QUOTE]

Yes, because I hate static figures. Boring they are. Dude it was fun and thanks for inquiring. Would love to answer more build questions, because I'll use anything.

zpartikuz · 10-02-2017, 03:41 PM

Old pic...

Sender · 10-02-2017, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by The Creator

Yes, because I hate static figures. Boring they are. Dude it was fun and thanks for inquiring. Would love to answer more build questions, because I'll use anything.

Looking at Moonboy, Your patience and precision work shows your passion. Look forward to King Conan.

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Originally Posted by zpartikuz

Old pic...

Oldie but goodie, nice shot Zpartikuz!

Universe · 10-02-2017, 05:39 PM

Posting some oldies since Photobucket ate them.

Madame Warlock · 10-02-2017, 07:42 PM

Watching The Gifted atm and it's really depressing me how we'll probably never see any more X-men in this scale. I'd LOVE a Blink or Polaris.

The Creator · 10-02-2017, 07:43 PM

[QUOTE=Universe;729508]Posting some oldies since Photobucket ate them.

Nice oldies Universe...

En Sabah Nut · 10-02-2017, 08:43 PM

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Originally Posted by zpartikuz

Old pic...

nice pic, can even see the rebar on the cement!

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Originally Posted by Universe

Posting some oldies since Photobucket ate them.

that's a sick Crossbones~!

LordMudd · 10-02-2017, 10:03 PM

Since we are on the subject of oldies but goodies...

CCC.

LordMudd · 10-02-2017, 10:10 PM

An old group shot from over 5 years ago.

CCC.

Sender · 10-03-2017, 09:55 AM

Nice throwback pictures Lord Mudd & Universe (dig the articulated Crossbones & diorama pieces)!

Some posts earlier, i mentioned how even the 5 PoA Star Wars collection had superior sculpting over this year's MU offerings. i wanted to correct myself.

As i was looking over a few figures, particularly the cinematic characters, i realize we did get some nice sculpting. Strange, Star Lord, Yondu, Spidey, Vulture, Thor, Hulk, even last year's Black Panther.

Despite the reduction in articulation (i'm looking at you, Ragnorok Thor) and the "Strange" mismatched paint apps, the two-packs not only provided great value for the buck but fresh nicely sculpted bucks.

WAIT! There's more...
...no soft goods, some accessories, holsters to place pistols on (even holsters to place an invisible arrow in), removable helmut, and some better card art to boot. Plus such figures were released earlier (Strange being the exception) before their respective movies debuted satisfying our OCD.

Pretty good, all things considered, for our scale!

In appreciation of this discovery, i took a quick pic of the figure that ushered in this year with new surprises in our scale...

kostej · 10-03-2017, 10:20 AM

So, guys. NYCC is around the corner - do we have anyone who is going to promote and defend our scale? Who is going to ask Hasbro team those unpleasant questions about 3.75 inch line? We all know that Hasbro probably won't have any good news for us at NYCC, but it is important to show them that we are still out there, waiting and "keping our hope up".

If anyone is going to NYCC, or know anyone who does, or are friends with any Marvel youtuber, please go out of your way and remind them to ask about 3.75 line. IMHO it is now more important than ever.

MUfan97 · 10-03-2017, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by kostej

So, guys. NYCC is around the corner - do we have anyone who is going to promote and defend our scale? Who is going to ask Hasbro team those unpleasant questions about 3.75 inch line? We all know that Hasbro probably won't have any good news for us at NYCC, but it is important to show them that we are still out there, waiting and "keping our hope up".

If anyone is going to NYCC, or know anyone who does, or are friends with any Marvel youtuber, please go out of your way and remind them to ask about 3.75 line. IMHO it is now more important than ever.

Plot twist: Our scale completely dominates NYCC with someone actually competent saying that the two scales will receive equal treatment from now on whilst Dwight Stall cries in the corner.

Though legit, I'm not sure if that representation will ever get going in a big way. I mean, why pay to go to a convention that has nothing that will interest you just to make an argument about toys? I used to have a dream of going to SDCC someday, but the last few years have just convinced me that I wouldn't enjoy myself.

En Sabah Nut · 10-03-2017, 11:38 AM

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...oldies but goodies...

classic~!

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...i took a quick pic of the figure that ushered in this year with new surprises in our scale...

wow Sender, i just realize you can take pretty clear pics eveen on close-up. it'll be neat to some more pics from you in future

Prem1x · 10-03-2017, 12:03 PM

The diorama photos are great, guys.

I'd appreciate any feedback on the sample re-launch series I came up with in http://www.toyark.com/how-re-launch-...il-178238-new/

The Creator · 10-03-2017, 12:04 PM

In appreciation of this discovery, i took a quick pic of the figure that ushered in this year with new surprises in our scale...

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True indeed SENDER. But I may be the only person on here that really doesn't care for the cinematic figures. Nice pic also. Feed me more...

LordMudd · 10-03-2017, 12:46 PM

Harkening back to that classic line from Cyclops to Wolverine in Xmen "You would prefer yellow spandex?" Actually, I would. To me, comics are about fantasy and suspension of disbelief, so the effort to make costumes more realistic actually depresses me. I want my Captain America in flared gloves, pirate boots, and totally impractical little wings on his mask. Again, to quote Lt. Uhura: "This isn't reality, it's FANTASY!"

CCC.

PinkGoblin · 10-03-2017, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Madame Warlock

Watching The Gifted atm and it's really depressing me how we'll probably never see any more X-men in this scale. I'd LOVE a Blink or Polaris.

Pyro, Sauron, Lady Deathstrike, and so many others would have sold well with collectors and kids alike.
They could have at least given us lazy versions of a lot of characters with minimal unique parts. Fantomex, Sage, Polaris, New Mutants, AoA everyone, etc.

Il Cattivo · 10-03-2017, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

I want my Captain America in flared gloves, pirate boots, and totally impractical little wings on his mask.

CCC.

like this?

LordMudd · 10-03-2017, 02:58 PM

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like this?

Can I get an AMEN?

CCC.

Lionheart · 10-03-2017, 03:20 PM

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Harkening back to that classic line from Cyclops to Wolverine in Xmen "You would prefer yellow spandex?" Actually, I would. To me, comics are about fantasy and suspension of disbelief, so the effort to make costumes more realistic actually depresses me. I want my Captain America in flared gloves, pirate boots, and totally impractical little wings on his mask. Again, to quote Lt. Uhura: "This isn't reality, it's FANTASY!"

I always felt the same way - everything was heightened in comics, including what people wore (styles, colours, etc). I did see that would make them harder to translate to movies though, But Superman and Batman (1989) managed it quite well. Heck, I think the TV Hulk, Wonder Woman, Spiderman and Batman were good efforts. All that's really changed is the effects can show their powers now (even though CGI often looks fake).

I hated the 90's thing of comic characters growing stubble and wearing trenchcoats. Having said that... Captain America's costume was always one of the more silly ones. I think it was the 'A'... or maybe it was the little wings... Namor had little wings and green trunks... what was it with little wings?

Il Cattivo · 10-03-2017, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

Can I get an AMEN?

sorry, I'm more like stark than cap

MUfan97 · 10-03-2017, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

like this?

Tbh, the most competent live action equivalent to his classic costume(and by classic, I mean the one that has stood the test of time and is most recognizable)is the one in the Avengers:

Just hits the notes close enough whilst still looking awesome(yeah, I like that suit. Fight me). The one in the First Avenger is purposely terrible, and thus shouldn't be considered an option.

If you want a man looking awesome in tights, though...

Il Cattivo · 10-03-2017, 05:19 PM

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If you want a man looking awesome in tights, though...

the gimp >>>

Harbinger · 10-03-2017, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Il Cattivo

sorry, I'm more like stark than cap

The Creator · 10-03-2017, 05:22 PM

Greetings from THE CREATOR
Here's a few pics of Hulk and friends... Recipe as follows:
HULK: Series 1 Marvel Universe Hulk, modified neck, custom Cast head, increased torso range, transplanted waist-donor being MU Hulk-series 4, Thighs-same hulk, Lower legs modified and custom rocker ankles. (Notice guys how the original waist was cut for increased articulation) Super fun to make and super articulated! and Perfect height and a perfect merge of the two.
Impossible man: Heroclix with base removed
Thunderstrike: Body-Hyperion, Head-Marvel inf. Thunderstrike, Vest-Custom painted Thunderstrike, Hands-Capt.A, Boots-or should I say re-articulated boots donated by Thunderstrike, Hammer-Thunderstrike, and my own custom paint job

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Sender Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stuck in traffic... Posts: 1,310	Quote: Originally Posted by The Creator Yes, because I hate static figures. Boring they are. Dude it was fun and thanks for inquiring. Would love to answer more build questions, because I'll use anything. Looking at Moonboy, Your patience and precision work shows your passion. Look forward to King Conan. Quote: Originally Posted by zpartikuz Old pic... Oldie but goodie, nice shot Zpartikuz! Last edited by Sender; 10-03-2017 at 10:15 AM..

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En Sabah Nut ( ^_^)d Join Date: Aug 2017 Posts: 203	Quote: Originally Posted by zpartikuz Old pic... nice pic, can even see the rebar on the cement! Quote: Originally Posted by Universe Posting some oldies since Photobucket ate them. that's a sick Crossbones~! __________________ Signature image can be no larger than 500 pixels wide and 200 pixels high and must be below 40KB. -Toyark Staff

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Sender Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Stuck in traffic... Posts: 1,310	Nice throwback pictures Lord Mudd & Universe (dig the articulated Crossbones & diorama pieces)! Some posts earlier, i mentioned how even the 5 PoA Star Wars collection had superior sculpting over this year's MU offerings. i wanted to correct myself. As i was looking over a few figures, particularly the cinematic characters, i realize we did get some nice sculpting. Strange, Star Lord, Yondu, Spidey, Vulture, Thor, Hulk, even last year's Black Panther. Despite the reduction in articulation (i'm looking at you, Ragnorok Thor) and the "Strange" mismatched paint apps, the two-packs not only provided great value for the buck but fresh nicely sculpted bucks. WAIT! There's more... ...no soft goods, some accessories, holsters to place pistols on (even holsters to place an invisible arrow in), removable helmut, and some better card art to boot. Plus such figures were released earlier (Strange being the exception) before their respective movies debuted satisfying our OCD. Pretty good, all things considered, for our scale! In appreciation of this discovery, i took a quick pic of the figure that ushered in this year with new surprises in our scale... Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Sender; 10-03-2017 at 10:13 AM..