Official Hot Toys Thread - Page 63 - Blu-ray Forum

DarkEco910 · 10-13-2015, 04:01 PM

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Originally Posted by kryptonite1970

I am guessing you have the same username there?

Yes. Been an online moniker for over a decade now. I'm rather predictable like that.

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Originally Posted by Petra_Kalbrain

Well, to be honest, I am fully prepared to do so. I'm just waiting until I am either ready to sell something... or desperate to buy something OOS. Otherwise, I already have too many distractions that eat up more of my daily life than I should allow! Besides that, the temptation that I would encounter there would be far too great!

You do have to establish yourself on the website by fulfilling a few requirements prior to selling anything. You should sign up soon.

Bruisermoore · 10-13-2015, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by mertz523

You do have to establish yourself on the website by fulfilling a few requirements prior to selling anything. You should sign up soon.

You actually need to purchase a membership of $25 per year to be allowed to sell things, which I think is sort of silly, but understandable.

Anyone can buy stuff though, of course.

DarkEco910 · 10-13-2015, 06:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruisermoore

You actually need to purchase a membership of $25 per year to be allowed to sell things, which I think is sort of silly, but understandable.

Anyone can buy stuff though, of course.

Yep, I bought Bane no problem.

Which, I am happy to report, I get to keep him after my brake incident a few weeks ago.

But I think you have to have at least ten posts within the first 30 days and some other requirement in order to sell.

pacman9270 · 10-14-2015, 05:36 PM

They don't want it to just be a marketplace. I can't blame them. I'm on there as well. At the very least, you can see some outstanding pics of the figures when people receive them.

,deeii · 10-15-2015, 06:01 PM

Received my Man of Steel & Jor-El today, they look incredible

! But I am running out of room, I need some new shelves.

I use IKEA's Billy for all my steelbooks & smaller figurines, not sure if the HT's will look good in them aswell, although I could buy some LED and place it inside the Billy wich might look cool with them...

we'll see...

Underworld54 · 10-15-2015, 06:22 PM

Better look at the Star Ace Selene figure.

She'll come with a deluxe base that features a freshly killed Lycan with removable knife.

DarkEco910 · 10-15-2015, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Underworld54

[Show spoiler]

I want.

Bruisermoore · 10-15-2015, 07:48 PM

I still don't care for that Selene at all, from the sculpted hair all the way down to her boots, it all looks "off" to me. The face isn't detailed or lifelike imo and the body has all kinds of problems, but that may be just how they have her posed. I'll have to wait and see production pics or in-hand pics I guess. I mean, look at the pic to the left of her and then look at the figure, it's disappointing to me. Women figures, from how to do the hair, to making the face sculpt feminine, are definitely the hardest figures to do though.

Underworld54 · 10-15-2015, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruisermoore

I still don't care for that Selene at all, from the sculpted hair all the way down to her boots, it all looks "off" to me. The face isn't detailed or lifelike imo and the body has all kinds of problems, but that may be just how they have her posed. I'll have to wait and see production pics or in-hand pics I guess. I mean, look at the pic to the left of her and then look at the figure, it's disappointing to me.

It's a very early prototype...everything is on a static body too. It'll look perfect once it goes to production.

K1NG J0RDAN · 10-15-2015, 10:13 PM

Hardest thing with these figures nowadays is not just getting the sculpt right, but also whether to go with sculpted or rooted hair. I think the problem here is Star Ace doesn't use the same kind of paint as Hot Toys when it comes to hair. The face has a realistic skin look, but the hair never looks as good.

But yeah, that being an early prototype says it all. It'll be better.

K1NG J0RDAN · 10-15-2015, 10:16 PM

Star Ace's best work to date IMO. If they kept this type of quality up they can easily be top dog alongside Hot Toys.

wjasoncul · 10-15-2015, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bruisermoore

I still don't care for that Selene at all, from the sculpted hair all the way down to her boots, it all looks "off" to me. The face isn't detailed or lifelike imo and the body has all kinds of problems, but that may be just how they have her posed. I'll have to wait and see production pics or in-hand pics I guess. I mean, look at the pic to the left of her and then look at the figure, it's disappointing to me. Women figures, from how to do the hair, to making the face sculpt feminine, are definitely the hardest figures to do though.

Can a plastic figure look like it's had plastic surgery?

Petra_Kalbrain · 10-16-2015, 01:57 AM

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Originally Posted by wjasoncul

Can a plastic figure look like it's had plastic surgery?

Ok... I lol'ed a bit at that.

Operation Swordfish · 10-16-2015, 03:19 AM

I haven't posted in awhile, if any of you remember me from Starkiller's Star Wars thread or the other movie/figurine threads you guys will know I'm mainly a Sideshow Statue collector but I finally made my first Hot Toys purchase and went the Battle Damaged Terminator from T1. I've always been a huge Arnie fan my entire life and I figured it was finally time to get a high end collectible of him.

,deeii · 10-18-2015, 02:09 PM

I am trying to change hands but I can't get these ''things'' out of the other hands, does anyone else have this problem? Any idea how to get them out easily? Feels as if they are stuck or something.

Spyder-Dan · 10-18-2015, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by ,deeii

I am trying to change hands but I can't get these ''things'' out of the other hands, does anyone else have this problem? Any idea how to get them out easily? Feels as if they are stuck or something.

Yours didn't come with extra pegs? One of mine has this problem (original Red and Blue Spidey) and what I did was, I used a rag to wrap up the peg then pulled gently with some pliers. When pulling on the peg use an outward circular motion. After I got the peg out, I dabbed a tiny bit of petroleum jelly to act as a lubricant between the forearm socket and the peg.

,deeii · 10-18-2015, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Spyder-Dan

Yours didn't come with extra pegs? One of mine has this problem (original Red and Blue Spidey) and what I did was, I used a rag to wrap up the peg then pulled gently with some pliers. When pulling on the peg use an outward circular motion. After I got the peg out, I dabbed a tiny bit of petroleum jelly to act as a lubricant between the forearm socket and the peg.

I got extra pegs yea but they are 'stuck' aswell

I put them them in the other hands but can't get them out now. Will try your tip tomorrow.

K1NG J0RDAN · 10-19-2015, 12:42 AM

Use a hair dryer. Any time you have a problem with pegs that's your go-to.

,deeii · 10-19-2015, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by K1NG J0RDAN

Use a hair dryer. Any time you have a problem with pegs that's your go-to.

A hair dryer?? Will give it a try this evening.

Underworld54 · 10-19-2015, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ,deeii

A hair dryer?? Will give it a try this evening.

Warm up the socket a bit on medium heat for a few seconds and you'll have no issues.

10-15-2015, 06:22 PM	#1246
Underworld54 Blu-ray Count Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Albany NY Blu-ray collection:163 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:15	Better look at the Star Ace Selene figure. She'll come with a deluxe base that features a freshly killed Lycan with removable knife. Last edited by Underworld54; 10-15-2015 at 06:52 PM.

10-14-2015, 05:36 PM	#1244
pacman9270 Expert Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Feb 2012 Location:Dallas, TX Home Theater Gallery:69 4K collection:62 Blu-ray collection:405 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews: 6	They don't want it to just be a marketplace. I can't blame them. I'm on there as well. At the very least, you can see some outstanding pics of the figures when people receive them.

10-15-2015, 06:01 PM	#1245
,deeii Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Netherlands SteelBooks™: 208 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:680 Trading Score:14	Received my Man of Steel & Jor-El today, they look incredible ! But I am running out of room, I need some new shelves. I use IKEA's Billy for all my steelbooks & smaller figurines, not sure if the HT's will look good in them aswell, although I could buy some LED and place it inside the Billy wich might look cool with them... we'll see...

10-15-2015, 07:48 PM	#1248
Bruisermoore Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Jan 2012 Location:Wherever I am right now. 4K collection:393 Blu-ray collection:602 DVD collection:4 Trading Score:350	I still don't care for that Selene at all, from the sculpted hair all the way down to her boots, it all looks "off" to me. The face isn't detailed or lifelike imo and the body has all kinds of problems, but that may be just how they have her posed. I'll have to wait and see production pics or in-hand pics I guess. I mean, look at the pic to the left of her and then look at the figure, it's disappointing to me. Women figures, from how to do the hair, to making the face sculpt feminine, are definitely the hardest figures to do though.

10-15-2015, 10:13 PM	#1250
K1NG J0RDAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:1197 Blu-ray collection:1859 DVD collection:42 Trading Score:106	Hardest thing with these figures nowadays is not just getting the sculpt right, but also whether to go with sculpted or rooted hair. I think the problem here is Star Ace doesn't use the same kind of paint as Hot Toys when it comes to hair. The face has a realistic skin look, but the hair never looks as good. But yeah, that being an early prototype says it all. It'll be better.

10-15-2015, 10:16 PM	#1251
K1NG J0RDAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:1197 Blu-ray collection:1859 DVD collection:42 Trading Score:106	Star Ace's best work to date IMO. If they kept this type of quality up they can easily be top dog alongside Hot Toys.

10-16-2015, 03:19 AM	#1254
Operation Swordfish Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jul 2012 4K collection:2 Blu-ray collection:209 Blu-ray reviews:12 Trading Score:2	I haven't posted in awhile, if any of you remember me from Starkiller's Star Wars thread or the other movie/figurine threads you guys will know I'm mainly a Sideshow Statue collector but I finally made my first Hot Toys purchase and went the Battle Damaged Terminator from T1. I've always been a huge Arnie fan my entire life and I figured it was finally time to get a high end collectible of him.

10-18-2015, 02:09 PM	#1255
,deeii Blu-ray Baron Top contributor Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Netherlands SteelBooks™: 208 Home Theater Gallery:4 4K collection:68 Blu-ray collection:680 Trading Score:14	I am trying to change hands but I can't get these ''things'' out of the other hands, does anyone else have this problem? Any idea how to get them out easily? Feels as if they are stuck or something.

10-19-2015, 12:42 AM	#1258
K1NG J0RDAN Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Dec 2012 Location:Louisville, KY 4K collection:1197 Blu-ray collection:1859 DVD collection:42 Trading Score:106	Use a hair dryer. Any time you have a problem with pegs that's your go-to.

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