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drewprops
2010-02-08, 01:09
Do you guys remember the surge in interest in action figures back in the 1990s? Back when Star Wars figures started being manufactured again and when McFarlane's Spawn line started a mini-revolution? I was intrigued at the time and started playing around with making my own storyline and action figures and got as far as sculpting a goofy little spaceman in armor model and casting duplicates with the idea of assembling it and selling copies.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4040/4338974131_295fecedb7.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2741/4338956997_c07a4444c6.jpg
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2535/4339079369_ddca5b10c6.jpg
That project fell by the wayside as other things cropped up, but tonight I sat down and shot some photos of the thing and have uploaded them to my Flickr account at this link:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/drewprops/sets/72157623375883510/
Let me know what you think!
(I have other unfinished projects that I should photo and upload)
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psmith2.0
2010-02-08, 01:40
Do you guys remember the surge in interest in action figures back in the 1990s? Back when Star Wars figures started being manufactured again...
I remember very well. I bought a few. (http://homepage.mac.com/pscates/mockups/swaf.jpg) :)
I loved this series (verses the original 70's/80's figures). These were more stylized/heroic (exaggerated muscles and "ready for action" stance), and the detail and accuracy in the costumes was so much better.
drewprops
2010-02-08, 02:01
I should have thought to pose my action figure on a hockey table! :lol:
(note that I'm addding a few photos to make the thread more interesting)
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I like your collection 'scates.
Drew, how long did it take to sculpt that little dude out?
psmith2.0
2010-02-08, 11:48
I should have thought to pose my action figure on a hockey table! :lol:
I like your collection 'scates.
I bought them, 1-2 at a time, back when I was living in California in the mid-late 90's. They all came from Target (because I was there at least once a week).
I wound up giving them all to my friend in Texas, who has a son who is into this stuff as much as his Dad and I were "back in the day". That pic was taken by him and sent back to me.
I'd had them all individually wrapped in paper towels and inside two shoeboxes for several years. I was going to get them out, pose them and put them on some sort of display here at home. But I just thought it would be cooler if they were used and played with. They're toys, after all (I don't believe in treating toys - or guitars - like untouchable museum pieces...I hate that mentality). So off they went to Texas a year or two ago, where they would be appreciated and played with. New adventures for a new generation.
:)
And, yes...I miss them. That pic is the only memory/connection I have.
:D
I remember very well. I bought a few. (http://homepage.mac.com/pscates/mockups/swaf.jpg) :)
I loved this series (verses the original 70's/80's figures). These were more stylized/heroic (exaggerated muscles and "ready for action" stance), and the detail and accuracy in the costumes was so much better.
Holy crap, since when did Luke look like He-Man?!
Holy crap, since when did Luke look like He-Man?!Or Lando look like a Blaxploitation pimp? :eek:
psmith2.0
2010-02-08, 11:58
I don't know, but it's better than him looking like Owen Wilson (as was the case with the original '78 figure). :D
http://z.about.com/d/actionfigures/1/0/4/2/-/-/1977-Luke-Skywalker-1.jpg
"Aww, man. Come on, Ben. Lemme go with you...I, I can shut down a tractor beam too. How hard can it be? Hey, listen...we'll do that, stop and have a few drinks and...man, it'll be fun!"
Imagine the above in Wilson's surfer/slacker drawl...I know you can. :p
Or Lando look like a Blaxploitation pimp? :eek:
He's a bad muthaf... shut yo mouth!
curiousuburb
2010-02-08, 13:09
He's a bad muthaf... shut yo mouth!
"This deal keeps getting worse all the time". (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YtKkyrZtUaM)
crazychester
2010-02-08, 14:44
You can market him under the name Dick Head, drew!
He can double as a sex toy for those fetishists who like their dildos to have limbs.
You can market him under the name Dick Head, drew!
He can double as a sex toy for those fetishists who like their dildos to have limbs.
Yeah I had kinda also noticed that uhm... shape. But I didn't want to be the first to point it out, fearing to be called out as a d***head.
crazychester
2010-02-08, 15:02
Yeah I had kinda also noticed that uhm... shape. But I didn't want to be the first to point it out, fearing to be called out as a d***head.
I couldn't believe my luck when I saw the thread had got so far without someone commenting on it.
You guys are off your game!
I'd have said something funnier but I just had to be the first.
The question is, should the thread have a NSFW warning attached to it?
Guess I was being a pussy there.
;)
crazychester
2010-02-08, 15:14
Guess I was being a pussy there.
;)
Oh you're fucked if you're a pussy when Dick Head's around.
I think you've got a great updated design for the next He-Man movie...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ram-Man
http://www.toyarchive.com/STAForSale/NEW2001+/MOTU/Toys/Loose/RamManInc1a.jpg
I'd had them all individually wrapped in paper towels and inside two shoeboxes for several years. I was going to get them out, pose them and put them on some sort of display here at home. But I just thought it would be cooler if they were used and played with. They're toys, after all (I don't believe in treating toys - or guitars - like untouchable museum pieces...I hate that mentality). So off they went to Texas a year or two ago, where they would be appreciated and played with. New adventures for a new generation.
:)
And, yes...I miss them. That pic is the only memory/connection I have.
:D
I share a similar mentality, now at least. When I was a kid I didn't touch mine, they're all still in the original bulky plastic. :o
drewprops
2010-02-08, 16:36
YOU BASTARDS!!!!
Another friend of mine pointed that out today :lol:
That's what you get for running out of red friendly plastic and not going back to sculpt the paneled diving bell helmet you originally intended to do. I may just go back and finish this thing to SPITE YOU ALL >:(
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crazychester
2010-02-08, 16:49
YOU BASTARDS!!!!
Another friend of mine pointed that out today :lol:
That's what you get for running out of red friendly plastic and not going back to sculpt the paneled diving bell helmet you originally intended to do. I may just go back and finish this thing to SPITE YOU ALL >:(
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Awwww. I thought you should consider a (human) female counterpart. She could give the Alien a run for its money.
I was going to ask if he comes in an uncircumcized version.
But then I realized this was going to be one of those threads where everything I say just ends up sounding dirty........
thegeriatric
2010-02-08, 17:54
When I was a kid I didn't touch mine
:lol: :lol: :lol:
crazychester
2010-02-08, 18:42
*One of*?!?
;)
I tried to warn my parents about what happens when someone is exposed to too many Benny Hill episodes and Carry On movies as a child.
But they just wouldn't listen.
I see I'm not the only one who was subject to such abuse. (I'm looking at you, geri! ;) )
thegeriatric
2010-02-08, 21:33
I tried to warn my parents about what happens when someone is exposed to too many Benny Hill episodes and Carry On movies as a child.
But they just wouldn't listen.
I see I'm not the only one who was subject to such abuse. (I'm looking at you, geri! ;) )
I just couldn't resist! :) ;)
billybobsky
2010-02-09, 00:03
why hasn't adult swim come up with the idea of an animate series of action figures that look close to, but are not human genitalia.
drewprops
2010-02-09, 00:13
Because I'll SUE them!! :lol:
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crazychester
2010-02-09, 00:25
why hasn't adult swim come up with the idea of an animate series of action figures that look close to, but are not human genitalia.
Damned if I know! Seems to me the world's just crying out for some walking/talking genitalia.
Because I'll SUE them!! :lol:
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Exactly my first thought when I read billybob's post. :lol:
I'd be whacking a copyright notice on Dick Head right now if I were you. :D
why hasn't adult swim come up with the idea of an animate series of action figures that look close to, but are not human genitalia.
Is Assy McGee close?
http://artoyz.com/blog/Wordpress/wp-content/am_assy.jpg
drewprops
2010-02-09, 01:17
Now I'm really, honestly thinking about finishing the helmet for this damned thing so I can ditch the (deserved) Dick Head thing... and I'm thinking about paint schemes... Hmmm....
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drewprops
2010-02-09, 08:44
Take a look at this action figure pack "Big Sister and Little Sister" from the videogame Bio Shock 2 (http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/actionfigurepics/~3/blXaS6kQKrM/neca-bio-shock-2-big-sister-and-little-sister-two-pack) - lots of texture, great articulation. (like the reviewer, I've never played the game and have no idea what this is all about, and like the reviewer I'd be tempted to buy the thing just to play with it)
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crazychester
2010-02-12, 23:58
Well drew, you've all but lost the race to come up with a female version (http://www.yankodesign.com/2010/02/11/you-mouse-around-here-often/) of Dick Head. If only you spent more time thinking about naughty bits instead of diving bells you could have pwned the toy industry, the collectibles industry, the porn industry and untold others.
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_RpsApKtBXNY/S3Yuayv8QKI/AAAAAAAABFA/bHAdPRU40-E/s800/gspotter.jpg
You've only got yourself to blame.
The world could have been your oyster.
Ahem.
Shaved beav is so last year.
drewprops
2010-02-13, 00:36
This makes me want to skrunch on a clitoris.
Can we say that on the air?
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crazychester
2010-02-13, 00:42
Well yeah you can. I'm just not sure how many women would want to have their clitoris "skrunched".
curiousuburb
2010-02-13, 00:45
Is it an optical mouse, or does the backside need servicing now and then? :devil:
I'm just not sure how many women would want to have their clitoris "skrunched".All of them.
You have my word.
crazychester
2010-02-13, 00:58
Really?
Well aren't we Mr Confident.
drewprops
2010-02-13, 00:59
It involves pressure AND rasping tongue action.
And sometimes giggling.
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Really?
Well aren't we Mr Confident.Indeed I am, Ms. Unskrunched Clit.
*tips hat*
psmith2.0
2010-02-13, 01:18
What in the hell happened to this thread?! :D
Drew, aren't you up to your thigh holster in snow? Shouldn't you be shoveling something somewhere? :p
Seriously...did Atlanta get hit pretty good with it all? How many inches (of snow)?
crazychester
2010-02-13, 01:23
Indeed I am, Ms. Unskrunched Clit.
*tips hat*
I love it when males remind me that, at some point in time, every women wonders if life might not be better as a lesbian.
*wiggles little finger*
Aw shit. If I could pick you up in a horse-driven carriage right the fuck now, I would. Just to have a drink or six with you. :)
Someday. ;)
drewprops
2010-02-13, 01:55
I am indeed snowed in and will be forced to re-sculpt the head of my spaceman. I'm thinking of making it hooded, in keeping with the new spirit of this thread.
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I'm thinking of making it hooded, in keeping with the new spirit of this thread.Hooded LOL. It is hooded as far as I can tell. Maybe an AppleNova Bris would be in order? I'll tell you what....
thegeriatric
2010-02-13, 07:47
What in the hell happened to this thread?! :D
Drew, aren't you up to your thigh holster in shit? Shouldn't you be shoveling something somewhere? :p
TFTFY. :lol:
curiousuburb
2010-02-14, 18:35
Make sure it works in stop motion. (http://www.wired.com/underwire/2010/02/patrick-boivin/all/1)
(Love the unboxing vid). :D
curiousuburb
2010-02-18, 08:25
Holy High-Tech Toys, Batman!
Battle-damaged Iron Man (Mark III) 1/6th scale collectible with working parts... for $190.
http://www.hottoys.com.hk/images/detailed_images/1b12529190584aae07124caa2.jpg (http://www.hottoys.com.hk/index.php?target=products&product_id=483)
http://www.toplessrobot.com/assets_c/2010/02/4365302494_95c8f4d7b9_o-thumb-640x429.jpg (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P58uWOgvGH8) <--click for video
via Topless Robot (http://www.toplessrobot.com/2010/02/stop_it_hot_toys_just_stop_it.php)
Unless you want to go full size (actually shoots bottle rockets!)
http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/66/l_a67c612d053c4299b12ae6af5b91ac74.jpg http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/109/l_10e86b035fa24363914d75ffc5e9f7ed.jpg (http://forums.superherohype.com/showthread.php?t=328786)
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