[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by Byrnes

Thanks. I had one of those $8 bootleg's of Cat sitting around so I figured I'd put her to use.

Bootleg of cat? Damn whered ya get it and can ya get another?

[Byrnes]

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Damn dude! That firestar is awesome......how you do that with yellow is amazing and her top boob outfit is perfect! I want one 'cause i can never make yellow look that good!

Yellow is worst. This time I started with a base of yellow spray paint. It ran like hell so I had to use regular brush paint to clean it up. Then I used a dull coat spray to finish it. Dull coat makes paint look so much better.

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Bootleg of cat? Damn whered ya get it and can ya get another?

Here is a dude on Ebay who has bootleg stuff
yaksanagezhou | eBay

[TheBlueMarvel]

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Originally Posted by squeezeplay

1. There are no smaller moments than what non-Vegans do every minute of every day which cause suffering and death for nonhuman animals. Selling that pack is completely insignificant whatsoever compared to those actions, and the "size" of it has nothing to do with that.

Absolutist thinking is inherently flawed in my experience. It creates stress which leads to emotional angst and potential health issues (both physical and psychological). That said, you are absolutely entitled to feel however you want regardless of the extreme nature. That's your road to travel, not mine.

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Originally Posted by squeezeplay

2. If I'm preaching to the choir, I assume you're Vegan?

I get that you believe fervently in the things you espouse. I even find value in some of those beliefs. While I'm not a vegan, I am a sympathetic ear as demonstrated in pm's we've shared and public comments on these threads. However, when you cast my comments (or me) as the foil for your frustrations with the world, you run the risk of turning a sympathetic ear into a deaf one. I'm not suggesting that you care about that, but this sentiment might prove useful as you seek out converts to your cause within your personal life.

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Originally Posted by squeezeplay

3. No one is supposed to bid on auctions without thoroughly reading the description, so your argument is invalid.

SMH...dude, many people buy items on eBay without thoroughly reading the description section. It represents a 'rite of passage' of sorts; a lesson one learns after buying one's first 'lemon' on eBay(or Amazon etc). Many of us on sites like this one are seasoned toy-collectors, but there are also large numbers of fledgling collectors within our ranks. To suggest that you are unaware of this fact seems disingenuous.

But whatever, we'll have to agree to disagree regarding the auction...the validity or veracity of any argument is a largely subjective matter hinging on perspective. As for the 'meat-eater' vs 'vegan' pissing contest, I won't be the 'windmill' to your 'Don Quixote'...and that's not a dig or implication that your thoughts are "invalid," it's a declaration that I ain't your enemy...or maybe I am, in your eyes.

[En Sabah Nerd]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

Absolutist thinking is inherently flawed in my experience.

Only a Sith deals in absolutes.


Yep I just quoted Revenge of the Sith. To clarify I'm not calling squeezplay a Sith. I happen to enjoy eating meat but there are points that cross lines of animal cruelty such as gestation crates for pigs, I think those are still in use in places.

[Seamus McSeamus]

I'll admit that I'm a bit lost as to the connection between buying toys on ebay and the moral implications of veganism.

Not that I'm looking for any elaboration. Quite the opposite, actually.

[TheBlueMarvel]

@En Sabah

lol...I agree with you and (believe it or not) I also agree with most of the points that Squeezeplay has made regarding 'human' treatment of animals/livestock...the departure is more of a sequential one pertaining to the 'foundations of evil.'...but whatevs.

[Spyne98]

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Originally Posted by Byrnes

Update to the customs. I may change that Black Cat head/hair out at some point and give her proper face mask thing. I tired spray paint for the first time. I think I need to prime the body first. paint ran on that slick ML body. I've got a Enchantress I painted Green that has come out really well so far. Pics coming soon on her.

Dude, that Firestar is great! Interesting take on her. Far different from the one I made.

[Kirathis]

Awesome customs Byrnes! I have been thoroughly impressed with the various applications of the Ant-Man suit that I have seen and your Xavier is by far among them. I will also echo the comments on the genius idea of turning the fur into flame effects for Firestar. Great job!

[Augustus_Cole]

@Byrnes

Like everyone stated...yazz..that Firestar is sick (all your customs were nice but she stood out). This is NOT a knock on your custom..just as statement about the underlying figure; Like BM said she did look a little extra sexy, for Firestar. Aside from her tits busting out of her top, that figure was AMAZING. For a brief moment I didn't realize WHAT the original figure was ....again until I saw the Breasteses!! Great paint..

and what is... umm..i forgot what you called it..Dulling paint\Dulling spray.?? is it a per color thing, or like a clear coat of something.

[juggernaut209]

I found the Giant-Man wave in the wild for the first time last night at Walmart. As some others have mentioned, these are still ringing up at $15.83 at Walmart, so that’s the place to go for these figures. I did not think mine would restock because they are still overflowing with the Odin wave and Red Onslaught, but there they were.

[Harbinger]

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

@Byrnes

Like everyone stated...yazz..that Firestar is sick (all your customs were nice but she stood out). This is NOT a knock on your custom..just as statement about the underlying figure; Like BM said she did look a little extra sexy, for Firestar. Aside from her tits busting out of her top, that figure was AMAZING. For a brief moment I didn't realize WHAT the original figure was ....again until I saw the Breasteses!! Great paint..

and what is... umm..i forgot what you called it..Dulling paint\Dulling spray.?? is it a per color thing, or like a clear coat of something.

Dullcoat can be found in a brush on or a spray can.

[Trivial Psychic]

Just curious, does anyone happen to have an extra Nick Fury/Punisher/Red Skull coat that they don't need or would be willing to sell? I don't need the figure itself, just that plastic trench coat that slides over the figure. Thanks!

[Byrnes]

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

@Byrnes

Aside from her tits busting out of her top, that figure was AMAZING.

and what is... umm..i forgot what you called it..Dulling paint\Dulling spray.?? is it a per color thing, or like a clear coat of something.

She likes to make Spiderman's senses tingle

Here it is. I get it at hobby lobby.

[Byrnes]

More WIPS.

I'm gonna paint the Enchantress head piece and arm bands metallic Green. The Beast is a Frankenstein of Tech and Astonishing. I'm gonna paint him up in the Silver/Black X-Force colors to go with that team display. I used plastic shavings to cover the spots where I cut to give it a hairy look.

[Spyne98]

Nice dude! I'm still working on my Enchantress too. I like the arm bands that you have added.

[Augustus_Cole]

Does anyone have an idea for a better head on the Legends Madame Viper\Hydra figure?? or something I could customize. Her face is bothering me...she looks like the Aeon Flux chick..

*edit* ..nevermind.. a google search actually brought me right back to the Ark
http://www.toyark.com/showpost.php?p=402706&postcount=1

now..where to find that Shanna head..

[Harbinger]

You could probably swap the hair on captain carol with vipers hair .then paint her lips green.

[Byrnes]

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

Does anyone have an idea for a better head on the Legends Madame Viper\Hydra figure?? or something I could customize. Her face is bothering me...she looks like the Aeon Flux chick..

*edit* ..nevermind.. a google search actually brought me right back to the Ark
http://www.toyark.com/showpost.php?p=402706&postcount=1

now..where to find that Shanna head..

A cheap version would be Hope from Terrax series. It will be hard to find a Shanna head. She was a SDCC exclusive.

[Augustus_Cole]

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Originally Posted by Byrnes

A cheap version would be Hope from Terrax series. It will be hard to find a Shanna head. She was a SDCC exclusive.

ohhhhh....have you tried the Hope head on anything?? any pics??
and thnx..

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

You could probably swap the hair on captain carol with vipers hair .then paint her lips green.

Hmmm...

[TheBlueMarvel]

@Dark
I purchased a modified head for Viper some years back. It was the same head as Viper/Mystique, but a shorter 'bob' hairstyle replaced her long hair. It was an improvement, but the strong masculine features still remained. I never use the head. I'll send you a pic, maybe you could use the hair...

[Augustus_Cole]

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Originally Posted by TheBlueMarvel

@Dark
I purchased a modified head for Viper some years back. It was the same head as Viper/Mystique, but a shorter 'bob' hairstyle replaced her long hair. It was an improvement, but the strong masculine features still remained. I never use the head. I'll send you a pic, maybe you could use the hair...

cool..thnks..
and on a side note...ole skulking Raf snuck in a post....lol
he's alive..

[TheBlueMarvel]

@Dark
lol good to hear!

[Nutimus Prime]

My daughter is having a blast with the Sentinel we received today. Thanks again LazarusGundam.

She wanted to take pictures so she came up with a battle and I helped her pose them a bit. The pictures rotated after they were attached but she took them at her art table and was very excited so I told her I'd post them.

The Sentinel was "turned into a good guy to help catch Ultron." In case you're wondering lol.

[Trivial Psychic]

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Originally Posted by Nutimus Prime

My daughter is having a blast with the Sentinel we received today. Thanks again LazarusGundam.

She wanted to take pictures so she came up with a battle and I helped her pose them a bit. The pictures rotated after they were attached but she took them at her art table and was very excited so I told her I'd post them.

It's like the Sentinel is looking down at Ultron saying..."You call yourself a BAF? Imposter!" =P

So a few days ago, I posted up an idea that I happened across goofing around with some head swaps and what not, and tonight I finally finished up the side project, my new custom Blade...



He wasn't exactly the most difficult figure to make as it didn't require a ton of painting or sculpting, just some touches of silver, a little bit of black and some dry brushing here or there, but I really like how it came out, as the improved Movie Electro body that came with Demolition Man is pretty awesome.



As for his accessories (since we're always looking for help with weapons since Hasbro doesn't provide a great many of them...)

Blade's MP7: Casting Cave
Sword: slightly modified Sephiroth sword from the 1997 Final Fantasy PVC figurine line.
Silver Whip: Marvel Legends Black Cat,
Glaive (ToyBiz Blade Movie figure)
Glaive 2 (not shown): DC Superheroes Batarang (from Knight Shadow Batman)

[jwyss234]

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Originally Posted by DarkToyLord

ohhhhh....have you tried the Hope head on anything?? any pics??
and thnx..



Hmmm...

I just sold mine so I don't have any pics but I have placed her head on different bodies before. The hole for the ball joint is shallower on Hope's head than most figures so the head ends up sitting higher on the neck and looks unnatural.