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  1. tekering
    Just about done trashing the bug. I was afraid I might've gone too far... ...but the client is apparently pleased. 😅 Fabulous panel lining! 😍 Never seen those flame effects on the legs before. Cool decals.
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    Yeah, I much prefer the sculpt on Cadet Ezra: My favorite of the Rebels figures are this two-pack, however. They're not very posable, but they totally nail the aesthetic.
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    The initial Rebels figures were very toon-accurate, I thought... Mind you, I prefer that TVC Zeb. Oh, I'm happy to oblige you there. 😋 Best HasLab of them all! 😍
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    The advantage of predominantly-painted surfaces is vibrant, consistent colors, which has often been an issue with unpainted plastic molded in specific colors (that never quite match the painted parts). Transformers collectors know what I'm talking about. 😒 No corners cut or expense spared on the paint app's here, though! Even the smallest tampographed markings are crystal-clear. More importantly, the specific shade ThreeZero used is pure red, neither as fuchsia as the HM-R nor as maroon as the Yamarcadia 1:60. It's very anime-accurate to my eye. Well, as most of you know, ThreeZero's VF-1 is basically a downscaled DX Chogokin, with all the pros and cons of that design. The side-fillers are welcome, but are fiddly and require parts-swapping; the wings are never perfectly aligned in battroid mode, and the missile mounts are really tight; the legs are heavy with die-cast, so the entire leg assembly is likely to pop off during transformation. If there were factory QC issues with previous releases, there's no evidence of them here. I don't have problems with the canopy or the intakes or the landing gear or the sliders or the joints or the paint or anything else others have complained about. Some of the joints are scary tight, but I expect that with a brand-new toy; in fact, I prefer it. The double-jointed elbows are particularly appreciated: My only gripe would be the unsightly gap that cuts through the roundel on the port side of the nosecone. It's much less pronounced on the starboard side. Of course, I do wish it had come with FAST packs... ...and didn't have that Robotech-specific "Miriya Sterling" label on the canopy. 😅
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    I'm no jenius, but I've got plenty of pics and feedback to share... ...if anyone's interested, that is. 😉
  6. tekering
    New "Luminasta" Ranma 1/2 figures by SEGA.
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    I would think that would be the preferable option. You can buy yourself a replacement if you want it, or be content with the broken one you got for free. 😋
  8. tekering
    Good god, they're micronized Zentraedi! 😲
  9. tekering
    Sorry, I've only just learned of this toy's existence. Is it even possible to mis-transform it that way? 🤨 You'd think after four decades at it, Hasbro would've figured out how to do promotional photography... 🙄
  10. tekering
    Yeah, that would solve a lot of problems right there. Were you referring to this eyesore? 'Cause that looks like the biggest offender to me. 🤨
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    Honestly? 'Cause I see insurmountable proportional issues that demand a complete redesign.
  12. tekering
    Wow, that looks almost as good as Arcadia's factory PF release!
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    If you want to match that toyetic factory finish, you can't do without one! If you're going for the heavily-weathered look, however... ...a Dremel and some Q-tips may suffice. 😉 This bug has shiny chrome hubcaps, even on the spare tire. They've gotta go. Unfortunately, there's no sculpted detail underneath them... so I'll need to replace the hubs with 3D-printed VW rims. This is the look I'm going for. Now to start adding grime and rust to the body itself.
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    Also: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDYMMT3/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDYDKXX/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDX2K8H/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDX2K8S/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDS7RNM/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMDT79FZ/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FMCN69RD/
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    Excellent choice! Thanks for the link.
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    Is there a third-party seller with stock on Amazon? My friend in GA contacted Amazon customer support, and complained that his pre-order was cancelled even though other sellers have the same product available. They told him to order from the third-party seller, and refunded him the difference.
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    Inspiring work indeed!
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    Generation Toy's superlative "Tyrant" reissue is still available from some online retailers... ...but it goes for about three times Leader-class price (before tariffs, of course). 😅
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    Aging and weathering the driver's side door. We use dish driers in Japan. 😉
  20. tekering
    Oh yeah, I forgot about that. 😓 Those were off-scale AND off-model. 🙄
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    That works perfect for the Regults in DYRL... 👍 ...all 38 seconds of 'em. 🤣
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    Oh, you don't know the half of it... Harry Dresden is 6'9". 😂
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    Better grab a SHF '89 Batman before the aftermarket prices go through the roof! 😅
  24. tekering
    Quite an exciting commission, actually. The client wants a model of "The Blue Beetle" from The Dresden Files, a series of novels about a guy who goes around fighting demons in a poorly-maintained old Volkswagen. According to the book, the original hood and doors were trashed and replacements were scavenged from other Beetles, resulting in a mismatched color scheme with all sorts of damage evident. This project affords me the opportunity to work backwards, starting with a completed 1:18 die-cast VW: I disassembled it as best I could, but couldn't separate the doors or the hood. Instead, I had to do a lot of careful masking to ensure distinct color separation. Apparently, the original doors were torn off by hellhounds, so I'm adding gouges and claw marks around the doorframes. Much of the weathering work I've done in the past is to make plastic look like painted metal. Adding damage to actual metal parts is a very different experience. 😅
  25. tekering
    Yeah, lots of content to keep up with! Speaking of which: That Neptune turned out gorgeous, Bruce! I couldn't figure out what those bumps on the shoulder were supposed to be, and you turned them into a beautiful little mermaid. 😍 Isn't that a food dehydrator? 😅
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