Vostok 7 Posted May 17, 2010 Posted May 17, 2010 Maybe it her way of comprising with you having a toy collection. Actions figures are cheap and makes it look you haven't grown up. They man-doll look like expensive collectibles. Oh of course it is. I do have a problem with impulse buying a lot of cheap stuff (or not so cheap, sometimes in the case of the stuff I get from Japan :eek: ). She's trying to focus me in to just buying stuff that might be worth something some day. Quote
bluemax151 Posted May 18, 2010 Posted May 18, 2010 @Vostok 7 It's like collecting porcelain dolls, on some level it's still "weird/creepy" but it's not an "immature" hobby like collecting "toys". I wouldn't really say they're an investment though, I mean would you buy antique furniture and what not as an investment? It's really too bad you can't still walk into stores and find decent quality 1/6 merchandise anymore. 21st century had some really great stuff towards the end of their life. Sure the head sculpts were never any good but the clothing and accessories were almost on par with HT. Even Joe had a few select items that were pretty damn good. HT could really use some main stream competition. Quote
Noriko Takaya Posted May 21, 2010 Posted May 21, 2010 My 1/6 Mari Illustrious Makinami PVC figure is finally on its way from Japan. Will post some pics of it when I get it. Quote
doodler7 Posted May 23, 2010 Posted May 23, 2010 My coworkers make fun of me, and call my 1/6 scale figures as "dolls" or "man dolls". One in particular is a figure that I was hoping Hot Toys, Medicom or Takara would make; what I would call Young Solid Snake - Shadow Moses Version. So far no word and I've only seen the Old Snake from MGS4. I've been working on this for a while, taking pieces here & there, and I think it's about 80% done without weathering. I still need the "box", claymores, Nikita launcher, ketchup bottle, rope, silken hankerchief, camera, PAN & PAL key cards, and mine detector. I've inquired about tailoring help from Tactical Tailor but I guess they do not make 1/6 scale clothes for toys, LOL. The funny thing is that I see the logos on Soldier Story boxes. If you guys know of tailors who specializes on 1/6 clothes let me know. I'm looking for materials similar to the Chris Redfield vest. What do you guys think? Quote
bluemax151 Posted May 23, 2010 Posted May 23, 2010 Looks great. Do you actually have a MK23 with silencer? I like the cigs, that's attention to detail! I ran across a set that actually had a pack and not just the individuals. You should make an alternate smoking head or something I assume you visit http://www.onesixthwarriors.com/forum/ ? Is there no good 1/6th tailoring "how to"s over there? Quote
badboy00z Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Looks awesome! I like how you have the grenades and stuff on the back. Now you just need a face that looks more like Snake. Quote
doodler7 Posted May 24, 2010 Posted May 24, 2010 Thanks bluemax151 and badboy00z. I'll join up 1/6 warrior forums. The head is based on the Ronaldo figure, it's as close as I can get to a young Solid Snake. Everyone today are all in to the MGS2 head scheme. Hideo Kojima envisioned young Solid Snake to have a face like Christopher Walken. Unfortunately the pixelation of MGS couldn't show the face. The 1/6 Konami version had Solid looking like Ben stiller. Thanks also for the recommendation, I'll create a packet of cigarettes and maybe a smoking version of the head. Yes, this figure does have the MK23 with the silencer and laser pointer. Quote
valentin Posted June 9, 2010 Posted June 9, 2010 Just got a new toy. A sight worth a thousand words... Nope? It's a toy worthy even of Predators... It's a Nikon. Quote
bluemax151 Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 That's a pretty detailed 1/6th camera. Which brand and/or set is it from? Quote
valentin Posted June 10, 2010 Posted June 10, 2010 That's a pretty detailed 1/6th camera. Which brand and/or set is it from? Got it from here. -> http://eshop.tfh.com.sg/product_details.php?prod_id=1077 Quote
EXO Posted June 11, 2010 Author Posted June 11, 2010 whoahohohoho! Jessica! need more plastic in the ass area. Quote
badboy00z Posted June 11, 2010 Posted June 11, 2010 The face looks almost real. The hair just gives it away. Lol. Quote
Million Star Posted June 11, 2010 Posted June 11, 2010 drool at this thread..I wish I was a millionaire, I would collect the shi t out of Hot Toys 1/6th Afghanistan figures. Quote
transfan52 Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 My coworkers make fun of me, and call my 1/6 scale figures as "dolls" or "man dolls". One in particular is a figure that I was hoping Hot Toys, Medicom or Takara would make; what I would call Young Solid Snake - Shadow Moses Version. So far no word and I've only seen the Old Snake from MGS4. I've been working on this for a while, taking pieces here & there, and I think it's about 80% done without weathering. I still need the "box", claymores, Nikita launcher, ketchup bottle, rope, silken hankerchief, camera, PAN & PAL key cards, and mine detector. I've inquired about tailoring help from Tactical Tailor but I guess they do not make 1/6 scale clothes for toys, LOL. The funny thing is that I see the logos on Soldier Story boxes. If you guys know of tailors who specializes on 1/6 clothes let me know. I'm looking for materials similar to the Chris Redfield vest. What do you guys think? Well you pretty much got everything right except for the face. It's a little too japanese looking for the character, it doesnt match the lineart much at all and doesn't really resemble big boss or solid snake like it should. If you can do a recast or sculpt of the face that matches the character it would be perfect IMO. Quote
badboy00z Posted June 14, 2010 Posted June 14, 2010 Isn't there a 1/6 Snake/ Big Boss figure out there somewhere? Quote
Veritas Posted June 23, 2010 Posted June 23, 2010 (edited) T-1000. I can't believe the amount of detail put into the accessories on this one, but i guess at this point i shouldn't be surprised. http://www.toyark.com/news/terminator-toy-news-24/hot-toys-reveal-new-terminator-2-t-1000-2914/ EDIT: added more pics. Edited June 23, 2010 by Veritas Quote
EXO Posted June 23, 2010 Author Posted June 23, 2010 gah! want! can't afford... cuz then I have to get T2 and Sarah Connah! Quote
shiroikaze Posted December 26, 2010 Posted December 26, 2010 Apparently, there's Hot Toys Expo in progress at Tokyo, right now. There's alot pictures of the expo floating around the web right now. http://www.moeyo.com/2010/12/hottoys-10th_newrelease.html Holy Smokes. Quote
BeyondTheGrave Posted December 28, 2010 Posted December 28, 2010 I wish I had the money for one. And I wish they made A GrayFox one. Custom Hot toys Quote
Major Focker Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 Apparently, there's Hot Toys Expo in progress at Tokyo, right now. There's alot pictures of the expo floating around the web right now. http://www.moeyo.com/2010/12/hottoys-10th_newrelease.html Holy Smokes. i'm still hoping for a Jim Raynor in Terran Marine armor. in the meantime, i'll be sated with the Tron Lightcycle (why are they making Jeff Bridges before Olivia Wilde?! ) and Stane's bulky iron suit. which reminds me, i need to get War Machine out of the box, can't believe i've kept it in there for over a month Quote
Funkenstein Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 Anyone know if Hot Toys ever reproduces older figures? I wanted to get some Appleseed ones but damn are they expensive. Quote
EXO Posted December 29, 2010 Author Posted December 29, 2010 They hardly ever and if they did, it would be changed somehow. I don't think they'll reissue the Appleseed figures. I don't think they did that great. If anything they should reissue the ED-209 but at this point it would probably cost $100 more to produce it. You shoulda checked my for sale thread. I was selling the Appleseed figs basically at cost. Someone picked up Deunan and I think Briareos is spoken for but for a bit more than retail. Quote
Snail00 Posted December 29, 2010 Posted December 29, 2010 I wish I had the money for one. And I wish they made A GrayFox one. Custom Hot toys WOw I like that. I ordered my first HOT TOYS IRON MAN War Machine Figure a week ago. If I like it I might get the Iron Man V battle Suit. Also Liking the Tron Cycle Quote
EXO Posted December 29, 2010 Author Posted December 29, 2010 When I look at the Well Of Souls Indy I can hear the music from that scene! Quote
EXO Posted May 25, 2011 Author Posted May 25, 2011 Tantana! Tanananana! Superman!!! (suupose to be the John Williams theme) Quote
kanedaestes Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Dammit my Hot Toys list keeps getting bigger, I still need to get Iron Man mk. IV, War Machine, Ezio, Jack Sparrow DX, and now this. Quote
Twoducks Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Dammit my Hot Toys list keeps getting bigger, I still need to get Iron Man mk. IV, War Machine, Ezio, Jack Sparrow DX, and now this. And not this one? http://www.amiami.jp/shop/shop?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-KAI-2697&template=e_review.html&set=english Quote
EXO Posted May 25, 2011 Author Posted May 25, 2011 That Chris Reeve Superman is like the ultimate of all Superman Toys. There's a stand that comes with it (I think comes with it). It's a piece of the fortress of Solitude. It's so awesome. Quote
kanedaestes Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 And not this one? http://www.amiami.jp/shop/shop?vgForm=ProductInfo&sku=FIG-KAI-2697&template=e_review.html&set=english Nah as awesome as that is I will be more than happy with a Mk. IV and War Machine. Quote
Twoducks Posted May 25, 2011 Posted May 25, 2011 Nah as awesome as that is I will be more than happy with a Mk. IV and War Machine. Have them both and they are great. The IV looks WAY better than cyborg looking MK III (have that too, might sell to get new WM MK III). Tempted to get the VI but I should wait for the Avanger version... I think... (must not give in ). BTW, careful with the abdomen joint on Warmachine; read that it can break. Forgot if it broke when bend holding it in a certain way or if you pulled the head off while grabbing it by the legs. Quote
JollyRogerSquadron Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 I currently own Sideshow Collectibles 1/6 scale General Skywalker and Captain Rex. Also Exclusive Snake Eyes and Exclusive Flint in their GI Joe line. I was owned and sold all my Hot Toys collections: Iron Man Mark III, Batman Dark Knight Costume, Joker Bank Robber Costume, T700, T600, John Connor and John Conner Final Battle. And Medicom's Snake with Croc helmet. IMO, Hot Toys are pricey but of all the 1/6 scale brands but they make the best figures in the biz. Head sculp is second to none. They look like the actor they are portraying. Sideshow's head sculpt isn't the greatest. Medicom is a hit and miss because the Snake figure I got, some joints were loose. Quote
Funkenstein Posted May 26, 2011 Posted May 26, 2011 Oddly enough, Hot Toys makes the Militaries of Star Wars figures for Sideshow. I saw Captain Cody at the comic shop, looks very immaculate. Quote
EXO Posted May 26, 2011 Author Posted May 26, 2011 It's funny that as kid I just wanted a resemblance of the character or actor. But now they have gotten so good that people are starting to nitpick every little bit. Yes they are pricey, at the demands of their fans for accuracy, I'm surprised they don't cost $600. These are underpriced for what they are. There's no precedence for something like these things for under $200. I think even the Enterbay stuff were above that mark at the time Hot toys started making movie figures. Not sure. But the Indy and Jack figures would normally cost a collector way above $500. At the same time I find people that collect Hot Toys a little bit insane, unless they are filthy rich. Quote
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