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SpasticPlastic · 10-24-2022, 05:21 PM

A Target delivery and a couple that I just realized I didn't upload last week.

SpasticPlastic · 10-28-2022, 01:37 PM

Bought some AzBats for customs through Walmart. Found Glow Frankenstein at Target. Fed Ex brought the rest from McF.

veryfigurefan · 10-28-2022, 01:50 PM

Wow ! Looks amazing.

Congrats.

SpasticPlastic · 10-28-2022, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by veryfigurefan

Wow ! Looks amazing.

Congrats.

Thank you!

ScottyHawkeye · 10-28-2022, 09:06 PM

Love the Mongul and Omega Spawn Megafigs. That BTAS Deluxe Figure looks amazing.

SpasticPlastic · 10-29-2022, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by ScottyHawkeye

Love the Mongul and Omega Spawn Megafigs. That BTAS Deluxe Figure looks amazing.

They are pretty damn cool. Though, I must say, the ones that I haven't been able to stop messing around with are Sam and Twitch. They could very well be in my top 10 for the year.

ScottyHawkeye · 10-29-2022, 01:09 PM

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They are pretty damn cool. Though, I must say, the ones that I haven't been able to stop messing around with are Sam and Twitch. They could very well be in my top 10 for the year.

That Sam & Twitch two-pack does look great too. They were highlights of the HBO series for me and the comics.

Cyclopswc · 10-31-2022, 05:41 AM

I love Sam and Twitch. I remember the original Sam and Twitch were the harder to find 2-packs. Then they released a "SWAT" set.

SpasticPlastic · 10-31-2022, 09:08 AM

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I love Sam and Twitch. I remember the original Sam and Twitch were the harder to find 2-packs. Then they released a "SWAT" set.

I still have one of those 2 packs, from '96, I believe. I also used to have the cool grey/ sepia toned set, with Sam sitting on the stool smoking 4 cigarettes at once. The Twitch in that set couldn't stand without a base and even then, he'd fall over constantly. There was a lot of super glue on those guys before I finally retired them to landfill.

Kang · 10-31-2022, 04:59 PM

I really love that retro Batman lunch box, I've given serious thought to that one before. That has not only the figures inside but the retro art cards right? So cool.

SpasticPlastic · 11-01-2022, 03:27 PM

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I really love that retro Batman lunch box, I've given serious thought to that one before. That has not only the figures inside but the retro art cards right? So cool.

Yep, it has the cards. It's a really nice set.

SpasticPlastic · 11-04-2022, 10:14 AM

Incredibly slow week. But, at least I got in the zone. AutoZone.

Cyclopswc · 11-04-2022, 10:17 AM

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Incredibly slow week. But, at least I got in the zone. AutoZone.

Whoa! You actually got them! Physically.

SpasticPlastic · 11-04-2022, 01:39 PM

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Whoa! You actually got them! Physically.

I did. Haven't recovered fully from the shock yet.

veryfigurefan · 11-05-2022, 02:26 PM

The new figures look very nice. I guess these are the figures in the AutoT system that Neca just started, isn't it? I watched a few videos about the new system, I think it was working a little slow, but the your figures have arrived, this is great. They look very lively. Are these limited figures? Congrats.

SpasticPlastic · 11-05-2022, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by veryfigurefan

The new figures look very nice. I guess these are the figures in the AutoT system that Neca just started, isn't it? I watched a few videos about the new system, I think it was working a little slow, but the your figures have arrived, this is great. They look very lively. Are these limited figures? Congrats.

Yes, it is the new weird digital/ physical thing NECA has started with Walmart. Seems a complete waste of time and resources to implement a program that seemingly makes absolute zero sense, but what do I know? They are nice figures, but wholly unnecessary, especially given the extra hoops one has to go through to buy them. I'm not sure how limited they are. Probably less limited than a lot of people's patience, I'd reckon.

Cyclopswc · 11-07-2022, 07:36 AM

So help me understand this. (I feel so old!). So before they sold out in minutes, you placed an order on Walmart.com, and you were given a code? Then using that code, you can select to have it in digital form or physical form? Then if you choose physical form, then you pick a Walmart to pick up?

SpasticPlastic · 11-07-2022, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Cyclopswc

So help me understand this. (I feel so old!). So before they sold out in minutes, you placed an order on Walmart.com, and you were given a code? Then using that code, you can select to have it in digital form or physical form? Then if you choose physical form, then you pick a Walmart to pick up?

I placed the order. A couple hours later, I was emailed a Claim code for each item. Then, I went on the special AutoT website and claimed each one. You then have to choose to have it shipped or put in the vault. If you choose to ship (I cannot fathom anyone choosing the other option), you are greeted with 3 weeks of radio silence. Then, one day, a shipping notification will pop up in your email. The orders are fulfilled by NECA, from the same address that any preorders on their NECA Store site come from. So, really, it's a complete waste of time and extra steps.

Cyclopswc · 11-07-2022, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by SpasticPlastic

I placed the order. A couple hours later, I was emailed a Claim code for each item. Then, I went on the special AutoT website and claimed each one. You then have to choose to have it shipped or put in the vault. If you choose to ship (I cannot fathom anyone choosing the other option), you are greeted with 3 weeks of radio silence. Then, one day, a shipping notification will pop up in your email. The orders are fulfilled by NECA, from the same address that any preorders on their NECA Store site come from. So, really, it's a complete waste of time and extra steps.

So instead of one right turn, they made you take 3 left turns to arrive at the same place.

Nice.

Now I'm really curious what's the "vault". To store your toys digitally?

SpasticPlastic · 11-07-2022, 12:51 PM

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So instead of one right turn, they made you take 3 left turns to arrive at the same place.

Nice.

Now I'm really curious what's the "vault". To store your toys digitally?

As far as I know (or understand), yes, the vault is for storing the digital toy. You can store it for 2 years for free. Then they start to charge you. But in the meantime, you can sell or trade your fake toy with other people for different fake toys. The whole thing gives me dysentery.

SpasticPlastic · 11-07-2022, 01:05 PM

One new figure and one kitbash I've been putzing with for a few months.

veryfigurefan · 11-07-2022, 02:17 PM

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One new figure and one kitbash I've been putzing with for a few months.

The new figure is beautiful. Your custom work looks amazing. Painting and details are very good. Did you use the cape from any figure? Or is it the figure's own cloak?

I would love to have the ability to sew clothes like a tailor in this type of work, because it requires very detailed work.

I think your project looks great. Is it your first work?

congratulations.

Arachnid13 · 11-07-2022, 02:24 PM

Dude that custom is amazing, it’s legit the most perfect figure of Robin I’ve ever seen!

SpasticPlastic · 11-07-2022, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by veryfigurefan

The new figure is beautiful. Your custom work looks amazing. Painting and details are very good. Did you use the cape from any figure? Or is it the figure's own cloak?

I would love to have the ability to sew clothes like a tailor in this type of work, because it requires very detailed work.

I think your project looks great. Is it your first work?

congratulations.

Thank you! The only paint I did on the figure is the Robin symbol. I tried to do a water slide decal, but it didn't work. Otherwise, the body is just a kit bash of 2 McFarlane DC figures; a Red Hood and a Dawnbreaker. The head and cape are from customizers I found on Instagram. It's not my first custom work. I have a few posted in the Customs section on here. Many several more were failures and ended up in a bin somewhere, best forgotten.

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Dude that custom is amazing, it’s legit the most perfect figure of Robin I’ve ever seen!

Many thanks!

Cyclopswc · 11-08-2022, 10:45 AM

That Robin cape gave Batman a run for his money! Why should Robin always be wearing short shorts and short capes, right?

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SpasticPlastic Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Minnesota Posts: 2,896	Quote: Originally Posted by ScottyHawkeye Love the Mongul and Omega Spawn Megafigs. That BTAS Deluxe Figure looks amazing. They are pretty damn cool. Though, I must say, the ones that I haven't been able to stop messing around with are Sam and Twitch. They could very well be in my top 10 for the year. __________________ Spastic for Plastic Dead Air Disco