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09-14-2022, 02:21 PM | #1 |
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Hi all,
I'm new here so forgive me if this is the wrong thread to post this question. Just wondering where the "go-to" place is for acquiring some weapons and accessories for GI JOE Classified and McFarlane DC figures? I know there are some sellers on eBay and Etsy selling customized weapons/guns for the GI JOE Classified line, but there doesn't seem to be a whole lot of options for the 7 inch McFarlane DC or Spawn figures? Also, as much as I think that these weapons are awesome, they're a bit over priced in my opinion? Especially for something that are 3d printed... I'm guessing it's because it takes a long time to make them? I also know Marauder sells some for the 6 inch GI JOE figures, but their selection seems limited at this time. And again, they don't offer anything for the 7 inch scale for the McFarlane figures. Anyways, just wondering if there's a place that anyone can recommend. Thanks all. |
09-14-2022, 02:39 PM | #2 |
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www.gridironprops.com
You may not like the price but they are fantastic. About the only 1/12 guns I buy for my Classified figures anymore. |
09-14-2022, 02:39 PM | #3 |
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McFarlane's online store has a "munitions pack" for their figures.
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09-14-2022, 02:47 PM | #4 |
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Yeah I've seen Grid Iron on eBay and they have amazing stuff! Really detailed! I've heard their stuff is 3d printed too (don't know if this is true or not), but how are their guns working out for you so far? Are they brittle? Have they ever snapped on you? I ask because I've purchased some 3d printed accessories from other sellers before and they've snapped when trying to fit one of them into one of my GI JOE's hand.
Now, maybe it's because I chose a seller with a lower price point??? |
09-14-2022, 02:50 PM | #5 |
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I purchased a set of the McFarlane Munitions Pack, and although some were good and scaled quite OK, some were just FREAKISHLY LARGE!!! LOL. Especially the rifles! It almost looked like guns for a 12 inch figure... =)
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09-14-2022, 03:31 PM | #6 |
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Yeah I've seen Grid Iron on eBay and they have amazing stuff! Really detailed! I've heard their stuff is 3d printed too (don't know if this is true or not), but how are their guns working out for you so far? Are they brittle? Have they ever snapped on you? I ask because I've purchased some 3d printed accessories from other sellers before and they've snapped when trying to fit one of them into one of my GI JOE's hand.
Now, maybe it's because I chose a seller with a lower price point??? You may also want to look into the weapon packs from Valaverse if you are able to find any for sale. However, their pieces are more delicate than most so I would take extra care with their use. |
09-15-2022, 06:11 AM | #7 |
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First, welcome.
Grid Iron stuff are definitely nice, but also too rich for my blood. To me, it doesn't make sense to pay more for accessories than the actual product itself. It's like paying $2000 for a spoiler of a $1000 car. Ha ha. Anyway, those that can afford it, they do enhance the Classified greatly. 6" scale is popular, and there are many options, depending on your budget, may I refer you to the sister site: Hisstank, where there's been 18 pages of discussion on this topic. You will probably find something you like there. https://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-j...ed-series.html As for McFarlane, 7" scale is not that popular, so right now, McFarlane's weapon pack is really your only option, not counting the 3D printed items on eBay. Last edited by Cyclopswc; 09-15-2022 at 06:51 AM.. |
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Yeah I've seen Grid Iron on eBay and they have amazing stuff! Really detailed! I've heard their stuff is 3d printed too (don't know if this is true or not), but how are their guns working out for you so far? Are they brittle? Have they ever snapped on you? I ask because I've purchased some 3d printed accessories from other sellers before and they've snapped when trying to fit one of them into one of my GI JOE's hand.
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I've been shooting since I was 7 and grew up around firearms. I also do work in the industry. In my professional opinion Gridiron produces the most detailed, exact and scale accurate 1/12 firearms on the market today. Then it's Marauder's for me. For price and modularity. You'll have to do a little sanding in certain areas and apply a little glue but, I actually enjoy that work. ActionFigureFan, If you can I recommend you take about 30 bucks and order a few of the less expensive Gridiron guns. Maybe a couple of pistols and a fixed magazine rifle. See how you like them. Maybe snag some Marauders guns to. |
09-15-2022, 07:16 AM | #9 |
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Thanks for all the info and help. |
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Is this based on your experience or can you point me to an article or something that, that talks about this? I'm just curious to see why and I love a good read, especially when it is in tune with a topic I like. Thanks. |
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Really? That's really interesting. I would think that they would have about the same level of popularity since I see McFarlane all the time.
Is this based on your experience or can you point me to an article or something that, that talks about this? I'm just curious to see why and I love a good read, especially when it is in tune with a topic I like. Thanks. Perhaps "popular" is not the right term, I should say "been around longer", which affects accessories' availability. Last edited by Cyclopswc; 09-15-2022 at 07:58 AM.. |
09-15-2022, 08:57 AM | #12 |
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McFarlane only started making 7" scale figures since 2019, when Mattel lost the license to the DC Universe. When McFarlane announced that they'll start making their DC figures in 7" scale, it was the irks of many. And they lost the ability to make guns for their DC figures shortly after, that's why there are not a lot of choices. Whereas 6" scale's been around for a long time, across many toy makers and licenses. Sure, McFarlane 7" figures are everywhere now, because they're current products. Before that, I can't even remember who made 7" scale figures...maybe others can help me out here.
Perhaps "popular" is not the right term, I should say "been around longer", which affects accessories' availability. I know NECA makes 7 inch figures too, but I don't think they make any accessories either. When you say, "And they lost the ability to make guns for their DC figures shortly after", is that because of film makers banning the use of firearms on merchandise? If so, that would be Warner Bros for DC correct? I think I read somewhere else before that Hasbro is kind of going through something similar with Disney. Anyways, I'm guessing it would only be a matter of time until others start coming out with 1:10 accessories. Until then, I guess our only option is EBAY and McFarlane's Munitions Pack... =) |
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Yes, I believe that's the consensus. Early McFarlane DC figures have guns (Thomas Wayne Batman, Red Hood, etc.), then suddenly, ALL their DC figures stop having guns, even gun centric characters like Red Hood and Suicide Squad movie characters like Peacemaker. You can see their Munition Pack was meant to address some of these issues. The Desert Eagle with long barrel was obviously meant for Peacemaker and the dual pistols are obviously meant for Red Hood and Grifter, etc.
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09-15-2022, 01:27 PM | #14 |
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Again just out of curiosity why would it be the "irks" of many when McFarlane announced that they'll start making the DC figures in 7 inch? Was it because "most" wanted the 6 inch size when Mattel used to make them? I've always liked the McFarlane figs and really have nothing bad to say about them, but then again, I only started collecting as a hobby a couple years back. Aren't they good? I like figures in the 7-inch style too, but I can understand if someone has been used to the 6 inch scale be annoyed when a new toy maker creates a new size for an already existing toy franchise. |
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McFarlane, DST, and NECA have been doing 7" figures for like 20+ years, they're not anything new. The lack of 3rd party accessories isn't about popularity of the scale so much as the size is typically reserved for adult collectibles and they tend to come with what they need to.
Not till McFarlane moved into DC has there been any substantial need for outfitting 1/10 the same way there's been for 1/12 or 1/18. Just give it some time. |
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McFarlane since 2019, but yes, DST and NECA have been doing 7" figures for many years. But DST and NECA's products are relatively small compare to Hasbro, Mattel and others. However, you're right, just give it time. |
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McFarlane doing 7" scale figures goes way back to their Movie Maniacs in 1998 and the second phase (staction figures) of the original Spawn line. Even the Color Tops line in 2016 was still 7" scale. They basically are the reason that other adult collector lines go for that scale.
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McFarlane doing 7" scale figures goes way back to their Movie Maniacs in 1998 and the second phase (staction figures) of the original Spawn line. Even the Color Tops line in 2016 was still 7" scale. They basically are the reason that other adult collector lines go for that scale.
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09-15-2022, 07:51 PM | #19 |
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I think that's the main reason. I remember this board (and many others) had many voicing that the new 7" McFarlane DC figures won't scale or fit with their already existing 6" DC Universe figures collection made by Mattel. I never collected DC Universe figures, I've always been a Marvel guy, but I can understand how that would bother people.
Completely agree with you here. I own 2 Arnold figures from NECA, one from Predator (Dutch) and the other from T2. Both figures are 7 inches tall, but their overall size look small when compared to my McFarlane Spawn and DC figures. |
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McFarlane doing 7" scale figures goes way back to their Movie Maniacs in 1998 and the second phase (staction figures) of the original Spawn line. Even the Color Tops line in 2016 was still 7" scale. They basically are the reason that other adult collector lines go for that scale.
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All Spawn figures are from McFarlane Toys, FYI. Todd McFarlane is Spawn's creator, after all, and made McFarlane (originally Todd's) Toys specifically to create Spawn figures. |
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Anyways, thanks for the info. It's good to know. Last edited by ActionFigureFan; 09-16-2022 at 07:22 AM.. |
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First, welcome.
Grid Iron stuff are definitely nice, but also too rich for my blood. To me, it doesn't make sense to pay more for accessories than the actual product itself. It's like paying $2000 for a spoiler of a $1000 car. Ha ha. Anyway, those that can afford it, they do enhance the Classified greatly. They offer sets (sometimes 6 or 8 piece sets) for the price of one gun from other sellers. After reading their description on some of their listings, it mentioned that the guns are injection molded, and not 3d printed (also states that they're much sturdier). From the pictures on some of their listings, it doesn't look like their guns have the same "detail and quality" as Grid Iron's, but you can't beat the price. And for a "casual" collector like me, I just want my figures to have some guns and have some in reserve in case. Grid Iron is still something I want to try later on, but it's still a bit too rich for my blood as well. Maybe I'll beg my wife to buy me some on my Birthday! LOL! |
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