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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 21, 2017 3:54:35 GMT -5
Could anyone in attendance ask whether the Shamrock elite has his name/logo on the front of his trunks? It's a deal breaker for me if he doesn't have it.
Thanks!
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 21, 2017 3:51:05 GMT -5
This is done as a cost cutting measure. Same for the ankles, which is way worse a transgression because it's removed a point of articulation. The swivel elbows hasn't.
This isn't a good sign, because it shows that the RRP will remain the same (they never go down unless of a sale) and quality goes down to keep prices from going higher. Happened with Star Wars 3 3/4 figures (which went from super articulation to 5 POAs, and then the price doubled within 2 years), and Marvel Universe figures (lost the waist/torso joints and thigh swivels and then the prices went up $5).
As long as this doesn't affect the elite figures, I don't mind so much, but usually this accompanies a rise in prices somewhere, which could mean elites will go up in price in the next year.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 21, 2017 3:41:47 GMT -5
I am annoyed at the attire choice, I and so many others wanted the blue attire. But instead they go with his debut look. I say debut because he only wore those kickpads like during his debut match against Vader. After that he wore black with red on the front or all red. And I am worried since in that debut match, he never had the Shamrock logo on his trunks. And if that's the case I will be thoroughly PO'd.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 18, 2017 3:40:45 GMT -5
TheXtremisT I saw your WIP of that Angle on Instagram and thought it was great, the finished product looks amazing! I'm glad you used that TTL head too instead of that awful RA Angle head with hair. Good job man 👍🏽 TheXtremisT thats probably the best head you can use, it's my favorite one. Love the custom Thanks everyone! Yeah Rated [R] NinJa BADMON it is without question the best head to use. Although I do like the smiling ttl scan he has, the head is weird and skinny and long towards the back. Just wouldn't work. I like its goofiness.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 17, 2017 11:39:00 GMT -5
Intensity, Integrity, Intelligence. All hand painted. Made with Bret Hart upper body, Santino lower, Ziggler lower legs and white boots. Titan Tron Live Kurt head. Made a crappy gold medal for him lol. More pics on my instagram: @txtcustoms
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 13, 2017 15:59:01 GMT -5
To answer this simply:
1. Don't drastically change who you are to fit in with society. If they don't like you.... f*** em 2. It's not about becoming someone else. But becoming the BEST version of yourself. Like when wrestlers say their characters are just themselves turned up to 11. Be strong. They say women are attracted to bad boys. Not strictly true. They are attracted to strong (not necessarily physically), socially aware guys. Maybe that's not you, but you can improve yourself. 3. Adopt a "don't give a f***" attitude. People don't like you? So what, their problem not yours. This doesn't mean being rude however. Just develop a thick skin, and constantly moving forward. 4. Take up a martial art and go to the gym. It'll help you develop confidence. Seriously - Ju-Jitsu. 'Nuff said.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 10, 2017 3:37:51 GMT -5
TheXtremisTI found the body that the TTL Big Show head with the ponytail came from. He's in Tshirt and jeans, its a black shirt that says 'Big Show' in white with a red line around it. I've got a picture but Photobucket is being weird, I've gotta find a new photo site. All right sweet, thanks for that. I'll be on the look out for it!
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 9, 2017 12:45:22 GMT -5
That Kidman is wonderful, honestly one of my biggest wants for mattel to knockout. Also have you seen the Rhyno leg pegs that connect to his boots? They're an entire separate piece that you can use to put Austin/Ryback style boots onto figures with shoes. I think it would work, havent tried it yet but I posted a fes pics of the pieces a couple pages back. Thanks man, I feel he's popular enough to warrant a figure. I don't remember seeing that post mate, and couldn't find it on previous pages.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 8, 2017 14:31:02 GMT -5
Couple of projects for people who like WCW! Billy Kidman: Ambrose upper body, Cena lower with Austin boots fit on with screws. The head is a WCW Toybiz, didn't like the ponytail or weird face, so I sanded off and totally resculpted the hair and painted the whole thing. Had to do a lot of work to get it to fit onto mattel body too. The skintone on the head is slightly off, but was really hard to match. That's my achilles heel. Paint dries darker than when it's applied so sometimes it's hard to colour match. Hulk Hogan 1999: DM surfer Sting upper body, Lex Luger lower, with DM Hogan boots and shirt. Repainted the trunks, bandanna and then the logos.....brother. Hope you guys liked it! More of my work is found @txtcustoms on instagram!
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 7, 2017 17:08:01 GMT -5
How much dremelling did you have to do to get the head to fit properly? I have that R3 head as well and was curious about the modding. I had to drill out a good amount. I peel the hair off and just drill as much as I need. I take the hair off in case I accidentally drill through so I can just re glue the hair and it'll never be seen afterwards For R3 tech heads? I've used Test and Triple H heads on mattel bodies and didn't need to modify them at all. They fit perfectly.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jul 2, 2017 11:36:14 GMT -5
Count me amongst those who switched from Photobucket to Imgur. PB made a stupid cash grab. They are dead to me. Same here's. They want $400 a year!!! Can someone please explain how I can post a pic here using imugr? I'm having lots of trouble. When I post the link on the forums u see the link but not the actual photo. Sorry I'm not great with this kind of stuff. Might be a better way, but you can do it the old fashioned way and right click on the image, copy image address, then post like this [ img]paste image address here[/img] I do the same for google images this way.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 30, 2017 10:48:33 GMT -5
WOW!! This is pure comedy, and a good example of how NOT to run your company. How the hell can they justify $400 a year for services that:
1. Went from $0 a year to $400 2. Free everywhere else (imgur) 3. Netflix etc... are less than that, where you can stream whatever the hell you want on there....
What greedy arseholes. Piss off photobucket. We're done. Hello imgur.
Now all our images on forums like this have been replaced by a dummy message. Well done idiots....
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 30, 2017 3:25:41 GMT -5
ellisd Hey dude, those Dudleyz look great with those mods. I like that Big Show too. Which figure did the head come from? I thought there was no Show figure with a ponytail. I resorted to using a hair down version for mine
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 29, 2017 17:21:31 GMT -5
Just picked up SS Mankind and Finn! Loving the detail on both figures! Just annoying with Finns right leg! Seems to haven been bent with the packaging! Can't get it to straighten out! Stick it in some hot water or hit it with a hair dryer for 30 seconds each. Then hold it straight and run it under cold water. Job done.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 28, 2017 3:56:28 GMT -5
So, based on this ^^^, what is the best way to heat up a figure for re-assembly if one has taken it all apart for a total paint job? I currently use a hair dryer for re-assembly, but even that softens the paint to a point where scrapes easily occur, paint peels and touch-ups are necessary. Is that just par for the course or is there a better strategy? Yeah for that very reason I don't disassemble-paint-seal-reassemble. It always causes scraping and frustrates me to no end. Others swear by it cos each part is well sealed. I see it unnecessary myself, but I just carefully treat joints for paint rub and then carefully paint them after the whole figure is assembled. But you would have ot be careful if you reassemble after painted. Some use those medical gloves to prevent the paint sticking to your fingers when hot, and use a tiny layer of olive oil on the pins to go in smoothly. I don't like it though.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 27, 2017 3:56:39 GMT -5
When getting the parts hot, irrespective of method, has anyone experienced paint (factory or their own), decals, or anything else coming off or dulling? Not factory paint. Although it could have through prolonged exposure, but not a quick couple of minutes in hot water or less than a minute for a hairdryer. Acrylic paints that have been sealed can get damaged if you handle it poorly, but NEVER use hot water on painted areas or those with decals. It will ruin them and they will peel off.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 26, 2017 14:06:22 GMT -5
Dear all that is holy TheXtremisT that Jericho made me audibly shout with joy. That is everything I hope to create when I grow up but I have a long way to go - lol. You have a new follower on the gram btw. Thanks for sharing. Thank you very much! I appreciate it. Just don't rush into it and expect to get there quickly. I used to worry and fret about my work, and just didn't like it for the longest time. A few years or perseverance later I'm very happy with it. I learned on the go and from others. It's a hobby because it's fun to do!......sometimes I've never boiled. 45-60 seconds under hot tap water running from the sink is as hot as I've ever needed for anything I've ever done. Second this. Simplest way imo. Don't understand the whole microwave, boil and blowdrier methods Probably because it's a massive waste of water especially if you have many jobs to do at the time. And sometimes parts need to be much hotter if they're not becoming soft enough especially if you need to crack the torsos.
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 23, 2017 13:43:14 GMT -5
WCW Jericho made in his iconic half/half tights! Not sure if you can see well but to make this a little different I dry brushed some pink, blue and yellow in the silver to simulate the reflective prism effect he had on the tights. Shows up better in hand lol. Made for member f4663I'm @txtcustoms on instagram if you'd like to see more of my work!
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 22, 2017 15:54:11 GMT -5
TheXtremisT that's the type of work what takes a mediocre figure to superb! Well done. Boy WonderThank you everyone! It was crying out for it. I mean they could have had him with a singlet like Ryback figures. Does anyone know why the Network Vince has that gold mark on his backside? Well it's cos the actual pants he wore were more jean like, and that gold patch is meant to be the leather patch that those style pants have. So they give us the wrong mold but decided to put that on anyway
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Post by TheXtremisT on Jun 21, 2017 14:29:27 GMT -5
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