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Monthly Building Challenges:
>Summer's almost over - make a scene with your sigfig enjoying the last days of the season!
>Bonkle is dead. Build something that uses parts specifically meant for Bionicle.
>Make a police MOC. Be sure to include some ineffectual chasing with handcuffs.
>Brickheadz are stupid. Let's revive Cubedudes! Build a Cubedude to show their superiority over Brickheadz!
>The 2016 Paralympics are on in Rio. Create a MOC or scene showing that minifigs that are broken, damaged or missing parts can still be the best!
>Create a new tribe of mixels.
first for exo-force
>>5921245
So I remember somebody posting a piece of Macy fanart that wasn't pic-related a while back. Any of you know which one I'm talking about, by any chance?
>>5921245
Will Revan be available in Europe aswell?
Hey guys, been looking for a new typeface and set of blending options to use when I Photoshop the OP images. If anyone wants to post some ideas here (along with a download for the PS file if you don't mind) I'd be open to changing it around.
Right now I use Plavsky with the one named "third" here: https://mega.nz/#!GY0ATKiI
For those unfamiliar, "Plamo" is a shortened form of "plastic model." If it's made of plastic, someone can probably help you here.
>"If you're new, you're gonna fuck up. Don't worry! If you're experienced, don't make the new people worry!"
***READ THE GUIDE***
IRC Channel
>Server
Rizon
>Channel
#gunpla
The guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1Tr8UyF2Xg5Ojqw0sxcO7oIG7IIsJPes3lMO5pHZKu5o
And a handy guide to other types of plamo:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20(Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step).pdf
http://www.scalemodelguide.com
Some line art: http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
http://gundma.imgur.com/
Old thread: >>5913382
SD Group Build
Rules:
Pick up an SD anything, plane, Gundam/other MS, whatever, if it's generally an SD it counts (so I hope to see someone do a D-Style). Obviously, per all group builds, you'll want to paint it.
Submissions:
Email it to [email protected]
USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL ADDRESS
Due Date: November 1st
Good news! A kind anon has purchased some prizes for the group build. He has decided to do a random drawing rather than judge them like I did in the previous group build. Winners will be contacted via email.
For those curious, I intend to start the secret Santa signups on October 1st.
Runner layout for FAG Baselard and built pics
http://nov.2chan.net/y/res/3577112.htm
Looks like the cuffs are integrated with the forearm, with a nasty seam down the middle
>>5919630
Those divots on the cuffs really seem like more trouble than they're worth. Putty them away, I say.
Read the guide:
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/17kIQkTbSQOIVahREFmycWhobDnftvuSPTOcz7aSMOnA/pub
Prev. thread: >>5899106
News:
>Frame Arms Girl HRESVELGR is up for Preorder. Baselard and Gigantic Arms are up. The decals you get in the full set are pretty nice.
>Second wave of Desktop Army, Chrom, up for preorder
>Second wave of Megami Device up for preorder but usual suspects are all out for now.
>the Shinki kits are kind of in limbo with no official release dates, but they're still showing off the prototypes
Where to buy second hand Shinkis:
>eBay, Amazon - generally overpriced, but you might get lucky.
>Mandarake, Rakuten - search 武装神姫 and don't trust listing images.
>Yahoo Japan Auctions, Suruga-ya - you'll need a proxy if you’re not in Japan.
>Taobao - some shops ship international now, so you might not need a proxy.
>Amiami, Jungle-scs - occasionally get some preowned.
>Check the BST threads, My Figure Collection, and Busou Shinki World too.
Fellow anons selling custom Shinki accessories:
>etsy.com/shop/Jellydinosaur
>shapeways.com/shops/kajico
>etsy.com/shop/illumicyberwear
Official Skintone & Compatibility guides:
>imgur.com/a/AQ4aR
1/12 clothes like Picco Neemo fit these, but they tend to be loose or baggy.
We need to collect some resources like tiny tailoring tutorials and patterns.
This has some nice examples using hemming glue and tape instead of sewing:
>fg-site.net/members/71673
Build your FAGs right:
>gunpla.buyfags.moe
Muscuto Icecracker Garage kit guide:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yztsKaMvP_hxPKgOJS9mqKRLaqsxJ40pXF3NJTE1ODY/edit?usp=sharing
Looking for fan art and customs? Search Pixiv, fg-site, Tinami, or Twitter with these:
>武装神姫 [Busou Shinki]
>フレームアームズ・ガール [Frame Arms Girl]
Come chat!
>#vox_plastica on Rizon
So Baselard is starting to ship out? Nice, I preordered her so I look forward to her arrival.
>>5917949
>the Shinki kits are kind of in limbo with no official release dates...
Bruh, it's time to face the music. It's never a good thing when there's this much silence. They're probably having isues with Konami holding the licenses and only wanting to make pochinko.
>>5917993
I gave up the ghost on the shinki line about three years ago, i was never hype about this whole kit deal, it wasnt real, sturdy shinkis anyway.
Previous Thread >>>>5901336
Toyline general info:
>http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Figma
Max Factory figma list & blog
>http://www.figma.jp/en/figma
>http://ameblo.jp/figma/
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/products/category/figma
Reviews and news about GSC/MF products by Kahotan
>http://mikatan.goodsmile.info/en/
>http://ameblo.jp/gsc-mikatan/
Where to buy
>GSC Online Shop - some figmas only are available through their online shop
>Amiami - usual place for buying, to some people, shipping is a bit higher due to packaging
>Hobby Link Japan shipping is usual lower, but their prices are a bit higher, private warehaouse is available
>Hobby Search Japan - items stay in stock the longest
>Mandarake - search figma or フィグマ
>eBay/Amazon - only if you hate having too much money. Avoid bootlegs, you can spot them as 'Chinese version'
>http://jungle-scs.co.jp/ - Seems like you can fine some good deals here
>Check the BST threads, My Figure Collection for any offer/deal
Here's a link to the buyfag guide list of shops:
http://www.buyfags.moe/Full_guide#List_of_shops
If you're getting into the hobby, there's plenty of other useful information to find on the wiki.
In case someone is interested in the printable backdrops/dioramas & other papercraft stuff that Max Factory have in the download section of their site:
>http://www.maxfactory.jp/ja/mxf-downloads
here is a back up, Enjoy!
>https://www.mediafire.com/?7l9ar0z58cx43sa
Short illustrated posing guide by Max Factory
>http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-11564427757.html (in moonrunes)
The S shape is always good advice though. The basic idea is that straight lines tend to look stiff.
Do you have problems swapping part in your figures? check this little advice
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/post/3325
Figma Firearm Database
>https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bnVfq5-7Cxx3z6ibdhlHO1xJeUx7N-jYOm_yo_Bx6j0/pub
Tomytec's 1 inch scale section (1/12 stuff, little armory, vehicles and others)
>http://www.tomytec.co.jp/1inch/
>Release schedule:
September
>Akira Yuki
>Akira Yuki: 2P Color ver.
>Sarah Bryant
>Sarah Bryant: 2P Color Ver.
>Shizuo Heiwajima
>Hanayo Koizumi
>Venus de Milo (Rerelease)
>archetype next: she - flesh color ver. (Moved forward to September)
>archetype next: she - gray color ver. (Moved forward to September)
>archetype next: he - flesh color ver. (Moved forward to September)
>archetype next: he - gray color ver. (Moved forward to September)
October
>Osomatsu
>Karamatsu
>Choromatsu
>Ichimatsu
>Jyushimatsu
>Todomatsu
>Miyo Asato
>Nico Yazawa
>Ninja Slayer: Animation Ver.
>Caster
November
>Izaya Orihara
>Izaya Orihara: Hachimenroppi ver.
>Mio Honda: Jersey ver.
>Prinz Eugen
>Guyver II F
>Guyver II F: Movie Color ver.
December
>Kazuma Kiryu (Delayed from June to December)
>Iron Man Mark 42
>Iron Man Mark 43
>Vitruvian Man
>Samus Aran Zero suit ver.
>Archer Gilgamesh
>Racing Miku 2016 ver.
>Elsa
>Dark Magician Girl
January 2017
>Kogure Kenzo
>Racing Miku 2015: TeamUKYO Support ver.
>Angel Statues
>Saitama
>Hikaru Shidou
>Haruna
>Yotaroh
>figFIX Honoka Kosaka: Cheerleader ver.
February 2017
>Femto
>Femto: Birth of the Hawk of Darkness ver.
>Conan
>Leafa
March 2017
>Kashima
April 2017
>R. Tanaka Ichirou
LATEST GSC RELEASE UPDATE:
>Shipping out from GSC on the 14th September 2016:
Max Factory - figma archetype next:he gray color ver.
Max Factory - figma archetype next:she gray color ver.
Max Factory - figma archetype next:he flesh color ver.
Max Factory - figma archetype next:she flesh color ver.
>Shipping out from GSC on the 26th September 2016:
ORANGE ROUGE - figma Shizuo Heiwajima
>Delayed from August 2016 to October 2016:
Max Factory - figma Vehicles: Panzer IV Ausf. D Tank Equipment Set (Brown)
>Delayed from June 2016 to December 2016:
figma Kazuma Kiryu
LATEST FIGMAS ON PO:
figma R Ichiro Tanaka
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5949/figma+R+Ichiro+Tanaka.html
>http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-12199222555.html
>Reposting from the previous thread
Painted prototype of Persona's MC
>https://twitter.com/akane_mxf/status/776361699758661632
Pics for the figma archetypes
>http://nov.2chan.net/y/res/3575564.htm
HLJ is having a summer sale. Some figma deals
>http://hlj.com/scripts/hljlist?ItemGroup=AUTUMN2016SALEACT&DisplayMode=grid&Dis=2&Sort=std&qid=5EWKNHRHZR76UA&set=1&x=0&y=0&KeyWord=figma&c=c
Old thread: >>5872991
>Recent Releases
MH Minis: Collectable blind bag mini figures.
SDCC Exclusives: Robecca Steam and Hexiciah Steam, Ghostbusters Frankie
Collector's Edition: Skelita Calaveras
New look signature characters: Frankie, Draculaura, Moanica D'kay, Ari Hauntington
Welcome to Monster High (Fall movie line): Frankie, Clawdeen, Lagoona, Cleo, Draculaura, Abbey, Deuce, Moanica, Draculaura and Moanica 2-pack, Singing Ari Hauntington.
Shriekwrecked: Dana Treasura Jones, Draculaura, Rochelle, Lagoona, Clawdeen, Catrine, Gil,
Pet Beasties: Cleo, Lagoona, Draculaura, Frankie, Clawdeen w/playset
Ghoul-to-Bat Draculaura
Boltin' Bicycle Frankie
Scream and Sugar: Nefera and Amanita 2-pack
I Love Fashion: Whisp Grant
>Upcoming 2016/2017
New look signature characters: Clawdeen, Cleo, Lagoona
Shriekwrecked: Gooliope
Electrified (Spring movie line): Frankie, Draculaura, Clawdeen, Venus, Twyla, Silvi Timberwolf
Skelita Funko Pop Vinyl Figure
>News
Welcome to Monster High movie out on DVD/digital September 27 and showing in theaters from August 28.
Monster High diaries book 5 out now.
some neat customized dolls of EAH backgrounders
Line dead, why bother with a new thread?
>G1 Story Material
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpfNrl6RIvM
http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/comics/
http://cross-wired-freak.tumblr.com/post/68472919868/bionicle-chronicles-bionicle-adventures-bionicle
>G2 Story Material
http://www.lego.com/en-us/bionicle/story/episode-1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SsoT-fPe0LU&index=1&list=PLhu2VtAo89tdVuLXHS5tJUJNp3xgmWLKn
>For builders:
http://ldd.lego.com/en-us/
http://www.bricklink.com/
http://biomediaproject.com/bmp/building-instructions/
Mask of Control is out on iOS and Android and just got updated. Still can't get it? Go here:
https://apkpure.com/lego%C2%AE-bionicle%C2%AE-2/com.lego.bionicle.maskofcontrol
Makuta Building Contest (Ended): http://www.lego.com/en-us/rebrick/contest-page/contests/lego-bionicle-contest
Thread Building Challenge (testing): Starting basic, make a rahi or non-humanoid creature
Old thread: >>5894723
The cruel conspiracy behind Bionicle's cancellation finally brought into light
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/north-america-is-crazy-for-lego-toys-and-manufacturer-cant-keep-up-180960395/?no-ist
>>5908298
I've made an executive decision to try to keep this general relevant, and hopefully give some lurkers a reason to post. If I'm around to, I'll put a little challenge in the OP relevant to the OP image for the next 3 threads. If it works out, maybe we can keep it going.
>>5908305
>Bonkle sets weren't selling, so LEGO decided to dedicate more making power to the sets that were.
Not a very complex conspiracy.
Exclusive:
Mini-pla Wild Tousai King Set Premium Bandai Limited - December
Ranger Key 2000th Edition - February
September releases:
Mini-pla SP01 Zyuoh King & Wild Clear ver - 9/13
SHF Gold Drive - 9/17
DX Shakariki Sports Gashet - 9/17
RAH DX V3 (Renewal ver)
RAH DX Riderman (Renewal ver)
September reissues:
SHF Chalice - 9/22
September exlcusives:
Legend Rider Ghost Eyecon Set Shiny Chrome ver - 9/8
Diecast Beast Battery - 9/15
SHF Shinkocchou Seihou Gatack - 9/23
Complete Selection Modification Faiz Gear - 9/23
Sentai Artisan Doron Changer - 9/23
Converge Kamen Rider PB01 Half Change - 9/26
Converge Kamen Rider PB02 W Max Edition - 9/26
Converge Kamen Rider PB03 FFR W - 9/26
Converge Kamen Rider PB02 W Max Edition / PB03 FFR W - 9/26
Complete Selection Modification Faiz Driver
Everything else
http://pastebin.com/LQrHB227
Last thread
>>5888938
S.A.S. Mainsite: http://www.medicos-e.net
Search for S.A.S. on Mandarake: 超像可動
List of the current release S.A.S.: http://myfigurecollection.net/search.php?type_id=23615&root=-1&type_strict=1&type_p=-1
Nuu's SAS Reviews: blog.livedoor.jp/hacchaka/archives/cat_50046494.html
New to Jojo? READ THIS: http://pastebin.com/CJPJP2Hi
SAS soundplates: http://i.imgur.com/EfjMM0q.jpg
Storefronts to buy from: http://buyfags.moe/List_of_shops
Previous thread: >>5881948
Holy shit there's Baoh toys??!
>>5901520
Soon
What'd be your ideal color scheme for the Johnny SAS?
Get it off your chest, anons.
What impure thoughts and acts have you committed?
>>5897993
I got a figure with a paint imperfection under it's clear eye piece.
So I ordered a \\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\\ bingo!
When Target sold the tmnt sewer Playset for $15 clearance I took it home and built it but it was too big so I took it to walmart and got back store credit for the full price.
I got two glow in the dark Smiski (one for me, and one for my girlfriend) and I opened them both, chose the one I wanted, and then sealed the other one back up and gave it to her without her knowing
Scale Model General
This thread is for the discussion of scale plastic (and resin) models kits.
-Post photos of your builds in progress and your finished builds
-Have your builds critiqued or critique others
-Discuss tips and techniques
-Ask for advice or give advice to others
Some helpful guides to get started:
http://www.mediafire.com/view/1vf1aw7v91pz5pa/Airfix%20Model%20World%20Specia%20%28Scale%20Modelling%20Step-By-Step%29.pdf
http://www.scalemodelguide.com/
http://www.modelersite.com/en/area/98/scale-models-techniques
http://www.swannysmodels.com/Tools.html
http://fichtenfoo.net/blog/model-tutorials-and-in-progs/
Previous thread: >>5870134
>>5894621
WIP Flak 8.8?
>>5894640
Flak 41 platform, but for Rheinbote. On hold till I can get replacement parts.
>>5894643
Kitbashing?
dab thread? dab thread.
>>5889081
A thread for Barbie dolls, Disney dolls, any dolls that aren't Monster High/Ever After High or BJD.
Old thread >>5771646
>>5841054
No official dates yet. They're currently in preorder at Disney Store in Japan but not internationally. There's a rumor they will be doing 1 set every 2 weeks starting the first week of September.
Some more official photos from DS.
>>5841127
Previous thread >>5919091
So what figures are you hoping to get?
Titans Returns
Wave 3
Titan master: Ptero, Fangry, Overboard, Sawbuck
Legends: Gnaw, Kickback, Bumblebee
Deluxe: Breakaway, Hot Rod, Doublecross, Trigger-happy
Voyager: Megatron, Optimus Prime
Leader: Six Shot
Wave 4
Titanmaster: Grotesque, Ranger, Hosehead, Arcee
Legends: Cliffjumper, Huffer, Seaspray
Deluxes: Quake, Krok, Topspin, Kup
Voyagers: Broadside
Leaders: Overlord.
Wave 5
Titanmasters: Battletrap, Repungus, Shuffler, Toraizer
Legends: Cosmos, Hubcap, Chase
Deluxes: Perceptor, Crosshairs, Slugslinger, Misfire
Voyagers: Octane, Blitzwing
Leaders: Skyshadow
Wave 6
Titanmasters: Optimus Prime, Ramhorn
Legends: Freeway, Searchlight
Deluxes: Needlenose, Nightbeat, Blood, Carnivac
Voyagers: Apeface, Snapdragon
Leaders: Deathsaurus
Speed Set: Quickswitch, Starconvoy, Fastlane, Nautica, Cloudraker, Titanmaster Thunderclap
Strength Set: Magnus Prime, Tidal Wave, Iron Apex, Pounce, Wingspan, Titanmaster Powerhouse
>>5921257
Why do people keep posting this as if it was fact? I thought only a few of these things were mentioned in that podcast.
>>5921257
Is it normal that we still haven't seen the official art for most of wave 3 yet? I mean, we've already seen a few of the figures physically at cons.
Should I buy this set? It looks fantastic.
>>5920864
Now I've got that Bagger 288 song stuck in my head.
It's gigantic. It's heavy. It's part-dense. It's something that needs need an entire weekend to assemble.
You will not regret it.
I tried getting back into Technic after 2 decades. I found the studless beam designs boring, and the designs needlessly more complex than they needed to be. A shame my bricks went missing several years ago.
just got this email from Groupon, theyre doing this again!
Link?
>>5920513
>>5920460
>invitation-only
fuck