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[GeneticNinja]

I just posted about attempting to remember my first comic shop in the topic in the General Area. But from that I remembered the new smell of G.I. Joe sets and He-Man figures. Also a bit of the smell of videogame packaging back then. People say smells have a way of helping you remember stuff. I think I might have a new topic coming soon.

Also, from all these Lego pictures I might have to try one of these. I haven't put together a Lego set since middle school. I guess I'm not creative enough to build a Lego set without directions. Or I just don't know what I would build with various different shaped pieces. But I'm looking over their site more and more. The Ford Mustang was tempting. So was the BMW motorcycle that can turn into a futuristic bike. But I want something that's a Lego but doesn't really look like a Lego if that makes sense. I guess meaning that it doesn't look like a car made with a bunch of blocks because I'll just get the car model then.

[Buzzetta]

@STORMSHADOW_80 

That's interesting... and now I have an example.  There are a couple of things I am interesting in seeing how he realized certain aspects of the design.  We seem to have arrived at a couple of the same points as far as the structure of the nose as well as the boarding ramp.  His ramp is an easier build but it is offset with the hinge on the outside.  I embedded my hinge into the hull with the trade off being a slight gap.  I REALLY didn't like the nose though.  When I saw that he had a similar idea, I went with a redesign making the use of a car fender in the front to preserve the bubble front. 

I only had a spare right fender in gray so I added it to the list of parts I need.  I am definitely going with the 3x4x1 roofing slope though as he seems to have done.  I like the way it looks but will be arcing it up a bit more as it gets to the top. 

Changes I made on the initial design... 

• Redesign the front a bit
• Raised the height of the cabin by one - two plates
• built a bumper in front of the nose
• marked off a bit more what is going where. 

initial design vs current design

 

[comicwiz]

I figured most of us could use a good laugh, check out all the images in this post

 

[STORMSHADOW_80]

That looks like it is coming along great! @Buzzetta I can't wait to see more. After I finish organizing my comics a bit more I have a goal of finishing organizing Legos if we stay shutdown longer. I love these custom pieces.

[StingerMcK]

Got a MOC Hawkman for my SP collection, and picked up some Total Justice MOC on the cheap.  I collected TJ as a teenager when they came out, but really digging them now side by side with SP.

Its a great time capsule of 80s & 90s DC.  Classic design VS 90s Edge, Barry/Wally etc

 

 

 

[Turnando]

Remco Skullman collection.  I think I have the main variants, with the different belt buckles and the Hooded Skullman.  Some day I'd like to find a cardback to add to this.

I found my first Skullman on the Rebelscum forums about 10 or 15 years ago and that led me to MOTU Skeletor and GlowSkull.  Then I realized the Remco ripoff, Skullman, was my favorite skull fig so I spent years to score a Hooded Skullman.  Hard to find.

Edit: oh... And I found the right Lego pieces on Bricklink to put together a custom minifig.

Edited May 2, 2020 by Turnando

[F For Fake]

On 4/30/2020 at 4:49 PM, StingerMcK said:

Got a MOC Hawkman for my SP collection, and picked up some Total Justice MOC on the cheap.  I collected TJ as a teenager when they came out, but really digging them now side by side with SP.

Its a great time capsule of 80s & 90s DC.  Classic design VS 90s Edge, Barry/Wally etc

 

 

 

Total Justice was a very fun and colorful line. I really loved that last wave of Huntress, Connor Hawke, Black Lightning, Parallax.

[F For Fake]

Well, with no toy shops, garage sales, estate auctions or flea markets going on, I find myself turning to, horror of horrors, eBay auctions!

Perhaps inspired by my recent watching of the DIC GI Joe series (oof, it's even worse than I remembered, but still somehow charming) I picked up these fellas. Gridiron is missing his wang, but the figure is easy enough to replace. I wanted all of his bits and pieces. Otherwise I've got these guys complete now (some parts not shown in the pic tho) except for Stretcher's radio. The Range Viper is super sharp.

 

 

[F For Fake]

Next up, a decent straight arm lot. Not gonna be easy to source the missing visors, but otherwise most of the stuff is there. I always love seeing these old guys. Zap has a broken thumb but these are otherwise pretty solid.

After these appetizers, I ended up paying through the nose for something I REALLY wanted, and it arrives next week. Pics when it shows up!

Edited May 3, 2020 by F For Fake

[followtheleader]

On 5/2/2020 at 11:15 AM, Turnando said:

Remco Skullman collection.  I think I have the main variants, with the different belt buckles and the Hooded Skullman.  Some day I'd like to find a cardback to add to this.

I found my first Skullman on the Rebelscum forums about 10 or 15 years ago and that led me to MOTU Skeletor and GlowSkull.  Then I realized the Remco ripoff, Skullman, was my favorite skull fig so I spent years to score a Hooded Skullman.  Hard to find.

Edit: oh... And I found the right Lego pieces on Bricklink to put together a custom minifig.

Very, very cool pieces.  Nice collection. 

Oh yeah, Costa Rica's great too. 

Patrick

[followtheleader]

On 5/2/2020 at 6:06 PM, F For Fake said:

Well, with no toy shops, garage sales, estate auctions or flea markets going on, I find myself turning to, horror of horrors, eBay auctions!

Perhaps inspired by my recent watching of the DIC GI Joe series (oof, it's even worse than I remembered, but still somehow charming) I picked up these fellas. Gridiron is missing his wang, but the figure is easy enough to replace. I wanted all of his bits and pieces. Otherwise I've got these guys complete now (some parts not shown in the pic tho) except for Stretcher's radio. The Range Viper is super sharp.

 

 

Stretcher is one of the later figs that doesn't get enough cred. 

He has a TON of little accessories.  Even for the larger accessories, they are very nearly always broken. 

The white sled usually has 1 leg broken off.  The clear shield usually has a broken tab.  

Very cool pieces.  

Patrick

[followtheleader]

Tried my 1st Facebook/Youtube Virtual collectible sale today. 

It was actually kind of fun.  

Couldn't believe how fast things were on, off, and sold. 

They listed everything from comics, to sports cards, modern toys, and vintage toys.  

Bought one piece, I'll post it once I receive.  

There is virtually no time to consider price.  Totally forget about reviewing for condition.  A buyer better be knowledgeable and trust the sellers grading.

What surprised me the most?  For comics, Jim Lee's X-men had a crazy number of people trying to grab that.  X-men 1, 2, 3.  I like the series as much as the next guy, but dizzzzzang they are common. 

For toys, people REALLY wanted the Marvel Select figures.  

Patrick

[F For Fake]

15 hours ago, followtheleader said:

Stretcher is one of the later figs that doesn't get enough cred. 

He has a TON of little accessories.  Even for the larger accessories, they are very nearly always broken. 

The white sled usually has 1 leg broken off.  The clear shield usually has a broken tab.  

Very cool pieces.  

Patrick

Thanks Patrick! Yes, you know I myself have unfairly maligned the later waves of Joes, but there are some really solid figures in those last couple of runs before the DEF, Eco Warriors and Sonic Warriors stuff shows up. I think this is a neat little batch myself!

[STORMSHADOW_80]

Woah you went all in @F For Fake Congrats on the Joes! It's funny you mentioned the DIC series as i just started watching it too. Not quite the same as the first series but fun to see some familiar characters and vehicles. Gridiron is in a lot of episodes. I also saw range viper you got as well. I want to get one to go with my Piranha. I still need depth charges for that thing.

My buddy hooked me up with a Skyhawk the other day. I love it. Very iconic. I also got a few parts in the mail for other vehicles. My Phantom has all the outside pieces now. I just need a couple actuators and wheel covers, along with the Ghost Rider pilot. I'll post some pics once I get the stand in.

Edited May 4, 2020 by STORMSHADOW_80

[badback83]

Fingers crossed that Mego Meet 2020 doesn’t get cancelled.  It’s been a favorite of mine for the past few years.  It’s always around the week of my birthday, a fun event to look forward to.  I’m sure it will end up getting cancelled.

[Buzzetta]

I’m waiting on parts to arrive but I mapped out the idea of what I want to do a little further.  (For those interested)

the orange flats may come out and I may raise the hull by one plate to give it more depth.  
 

I really want the parts.  I am deviating from the one that storm shadow linked to in another way.  I ordered large LEGO motorcycle rims to serve as fans and will hopefully fit the mid size helicopter blades in the spikes to simulate spinning.  Originally I was going to build a gear mechanism to make the blades spin at a push of a button but that may not work with the rims.  

As of now I am sticking to the turret design but might offset the entire area by using the jumper bricks.  The blue bases are on rotating turntables and I ordered half level cylinders like they use for rocket tanks on the A Wing Fighter.  Each LEGO joe can sit in the opening.  
 

the only thing I can work on now but cannot come up with a combination to my liking is the rocket pods.

have I mentioned I want my parts ?
 

 

Edited May 6, 2020 by Buzzetta

[wombat]

This is either Baron Harkonnen or the fat guy from Austin Powers. 

 

 

 

 

Edited May 5, 2020 by wombat

[mr_highgrade]

This just dropped from Hasbro Pulse. 

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/new/products/transformers-takara-tomy-masterpiece-mp-39-autobot-spin-out

[JoeRock]

Picked this up today from a friend, I’ll admit I don’t know much about D&D, but this figure looks awesome, the art on the back is great, might try to grab a few of the others now

[followtheleader]

3 minutes ago, JoeRock said:

Picked this up today from a friend, I’ll admit I don’t know much about D&D, but this figure looks awesome, the art on the back is great, might try to grab a few of the others now

He is definitely cool. 

I have the gift set with that character and his steed.  

Congrats.

Patrick