VAH Sanji is up for preorder, and I have to say I'm a little disappointed.
>>5777808
Why? He looks awesome
>>5777815
I wish these figures had a better selection of interchangeable faces that came with some of the more exaggerated looks from One Piece.
I wish Luffy had a face with a big open mouth like he's drooling at some meat. I wish Nami had a face with her money eyes. And I wish Sanji had a little more of an exaggerated lust face. I know it's not always exaggerated, but I would prefer it.
>>5777837
Also, I think his Diable Jambe effect doesn't look good at all.
These are some minor things, but they're enough for me to question the price point. At least Sanji comes with more parts than most of them.
Hey /toy/, should I open pic related? It's still in intact box, 1997. (Also my first time on this board so sorry if new)
>>5777622
shameless self-bump, don't want to make a mistake here
>>5777622
my recommendation is to sell it to someone who collects old school marvel figs, and with that money you can buy something you really want to open, the Desicion is yours
I had this figure when I was around 8 years old.
I would open and keep for nostalgic factor but you should sell.
SWINDLE LIVES edition
When you've swundled too hard
>paint TR Nightbeat's face red
>now you have a TR Breakdown
>$190
THEY CAN'T KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH THIS
nerd
did you just realize how expensive 1/6 is nowadays
>>5774769
I'm honestly surprised it's only $190.
Only one Titan color...
toy
good !!!
you're pretty good
wat?
>buy this fucker off amazon
>excited for him to get here, he was listed as new
>comes in finally
>the box is damaged
>"Whatever, as long as the figure is fine"
>two left hand closed fists
>message the people I bought it from
>in a message that clearly has no proofreading (misspellings and errors throughout) they basically say that since it was in Amazon's warehouse that I have to contact them about it
>contact Amazon directly, explicitly say I don't want to return and would like to just receive the missing hand
>they don't respond
>a day later a return request is initiated, they still haven't said anything
What the fuck am I supposed to do
not buy off amazon
>>5773914
Return it and get the non-damaged, complete figure?
Are you fucking dense? Have some patience you impetuous manchild.
get your credit card company involved, make them charge back because the product is defective, and amazon will doing everything it can to communicate with you.
when were toys at their best?
Right now. Toys keep getting better.
Certain lines have had golden ages but toys in general have never been better.
>>5773487
Tell that to Greg.
.>>5773479
>When was the golden age of toys?
The 80's. Without question.
So many classic toyline IP's were created in this decade. So much variety on the shelves. The massive influx of electronic, computerized toys. Crazy new ideas & IP's that would never fly in today's world. The deregulation of children's shows that allowed tons of cartoons based on toys, Japanese toys brought over to American shelves, etc.
No other decade made such an impact on the business of toys than the 80's did.
"Mythic Legions" seems hugely popular among nearly all toy-collectin boards. so we know a set of kickass generic fantasy figures is something we all wanted. but what other genre needs some generic figs? Besides, ya'know, Ninjas. Because TheFwoosh has already proven there is a huge interest in generic ninjas, even if they NEVER come out.
1. Western
2. Pirate
3. Horror (Vampires, Frankenstein Monsters, slashers, etc)
4. Post-Apocalyptic (Evolved anthropomorphic animals, killer robots, new-age dieselpunk barbarians etc)
5. Space sci-fi
Or is there some genre I'm forgetting? what kind of line would you like to see?
some actual public relations and open communication
>>5773394
This. There's only so much "muh small business" excuse 4h could do
>>5773394
not really an answer to the OP, but thanks for the input!
this is how he escaped the nuclear blast right?
https://amzn.com/B006O6FK2W
Yes, but the nuclear fallout turned him CRUEL into Ben Affleck
>>5772262
quick someone post bat mutated batman!
>>5772277
>mutated batman
Who BRS figmas here?
Previous Thread >>5752073
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
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:
June
>Sherlock Hound
>Davide di Michelangelo
>Tomoyo Daidouji
>Maki Nishikino
>Kazuma Kiryu
>figFIX Yukikaze: Half-Damage Ver.
July
>Hulk (Delayed from May to July)
>Mika Jougasaki: 346 Production ver.
>Rika Jougasaki: Cinderella Project ver.
>Ted
>Yuuki
>archetype next: he - GSC 15th anniversary color ver.
>archetype next: she - GSC 15th anniversary color ver.
August
>Nozomi Tojo
>Link: A Link Between Worlds ver.
>Link: A Link Between Worlds ver. - DX Edition
>Sakura Kinomoto: Battle Costume ver.
>Kirito: ALO Ver.
>Lucina (Rerelease)
>The Thinker (Rerelease)
>Gurlukovich Soldier
September
>Akira Yuki
>Akira Yuki: 2P Color ver.
>Sarah Bryant
>Sarah Bryant: 2P Color Ver.
>Shizuo Heiwajima
>Hanayo Koizumi
>Venus de Milo (Rerelease)
October
>Osomatsu
>Karamatsu
>Choromatsu
>Ichimatsu
>Jyushimatsu
>Todomatsu
>Miyo Asato
>Nico Yazawa
>Ninja Slayer: Animation Ver.
>archetype next: she - flesh color ver.
>archetype next: she - gray color ver.
>archetype next: he - flesh color ver.
>archetype next: he - gray color 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
>Iron Man Mark 42
>Iron Man Mark 43
>Vitruvian Man
>Samus Aran Zero suit ver.
>Archer Gilgamesh
January 2017
>Kogure Kenzo
>Racing Miku 2015: TeamUKYO Support ver.
>Angel Statues
Also, checklist had been updated for your convenience
LATEST FIGMAS ON PO:
Archer Gilgamesh
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5742/figma+Archer+Gilgamesh.html
>http://ameblo.jp/figma/entry-12174975853.html
>http://special.goodsmile.info/figma300/en/
>https://youtu.be/qFHFVR_zdKE
figma Angel Statues
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5764/figma+Angel+Statues.html
Archetype next: he - GSC 15th anniversary color ver.
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5732/figma+archetype+next+he+GSC+15th+anniversary+color+ver.html
Archetype next: she - GSC 15th anniversary color ver.
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5733/figma+archetype+next+she+GSC+15th+anniversary+color+ver.html
Racing Miku 2015: TeamUKYO Support ver.
>http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5757/figma+Racing+Miku+2015+TeamUKYO+Support+ver.html
Pics for the figma Davide di Michelangelo
>http://nov.2chan.net/y/res/3542327.htm
>http://imgur.com/a/1bJEP
>https://youtu.be/3xA55K2on4M
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 lineart: http://seesaawiki.jp/nuriesozai/lite/d/MenuBar1
http://gundma.imgur.com/
Paint Matcher: http://scalemodeldb.com/paint
Old thread: >>5762355
***GM Group Build***
Rules:
Pick an HG GM, and paint and customize it. For it to count as a GM, it literally just has to have GM in the name of the MS on the box, otherwise, no, it doesn't count. As far as customizing it, I'm going to place a limit on that. The limit is 50% additions to the kit.
To define 50%, look at it like this, you could take a GM Custom and replace the arms (including shoulders), legs, and backpack and I'd call that 50%. I'm not counting handheld bits in that. If you're unsure of something please ask in IRC, the thread, or email.
Due Date: 8/12
Submissions go to [email protected]
Submission format
Please submit photos in jpg via a compressed file (zip, rar, or 7zip), please don't link images to imgur or photobucket or the like. Please also name yourself, even if it's a pseudonym. Also indicate your participation in the contest below.
***Contest***
Instead of doing just a generic group build this time, there's going to be a prize pack. The prize pack will contain a GM Sniper K9, a set of glass paint mixing jars, and a Tamashii stand (sized for HGs or RDs). Shipping is at my expense.
Rules for the contest:
If you wish to enter the contest I'm going to actually need some proof. Please send me pictures of your kit as a work in progress and a final product with a timestamp and your email address. I hate to put his burden on you guys but this is the internet and people suck.
Judging
Regardless of who wins the contest proper, all entries will be made available on a blog post on Saturday, August 13th. Actual judging will take place Saturday as well, with the winner announced that evening. The winner will be contacted via email and be given a two day grace period for responding. PLEASE USE AN ACTIVE EMAIL WHEN SUBMITTING!
Are new threads normally made this early?
So I've got these gatling guns I want to add to my GM for the submission, they're the ones from the twin loto kit, any suggestions?
Digimon general? New Digimon toys
ooh a joint system
and some shitty roleplay
>>5769841
These look bretty cool actually. It's what I wish yokai watch was
How would you design the articulation for a figure (assuming budget isn't an issue)? Also, what figures in your opinion have the most intelligently done articulation?
>>5769730
Also, excuse the shitty drawing, the base was a stock photo and the jointing was added via GIMP on a laptop with a trackpad.
>>5769730
I know it's not a popular opinion, but I think the Revol Mini has a brilliant articulation layout placing joints that are swivel-hinge-ball at he right places, and not sticking out too much visually.
>>5769756
Revoltechs in general have incredible articulation for the most part. Those guys managed to make fucking V-cut hips work well.
Meanwhile on bizarro /toy/...
Man these NECA toys are really well built. They don't fall apart right out of the box like those shitty SHF toys.
Mattel should be crowned company of the year for their amazing Batman vs Superman toyline
Action figures needs less articulation and less sculpting. They should all just be Funko Pops.
So we decided if Funko can sell terrible figures, so can we again.
Where's the articulation?
I'll buy it regardless, because i do not have a decent Spawn figure that isn't from the 90s.
>>5762833
They're gonna be articulated, but will probably just be useless cut joints
i love mcfarlane and would buy their non-articulated shit again if it were possible.
they were always completely unique with amazing paint apps.