Social Toy Collectors Thread

[EvilDDS]

I went ahead and got the black and white one so I can have pair.

Wow! Amazing

 

[EvilDDS]

That's a pint glass on the right. Just so that people can get a sense of scale from the figure itself.

That’s awesome, damn!

 

[Strychnine]

That’s awesome, damn!

I have this also in jumbo grade, but my box got destroyed when my basement sprang a leak. All of the contents and the plastic holder/casing that protected the figure is still good to go though.

 

[GSP_37]

Bought a 6" G.I. Joe Firefly aka Havoc from Fortnite Legendary by Jazwares.

 

[Strychnine]

I got one of these back in the day when they were new. This isn't mine, but I still have it NRFB.^

Amazon exclusive from last year 16 inch Sentinel (with electronic voice) and the Wolverine figure is 6 inch.^

 

[GSP_37]

I prefer the first GI Joe 3.75" Stormshadow look with the white costume, sleeveless, forearm wraps, Cobra logo, but the face sculpt was shitty.

I believe it was so hard to find, a buddy had to help me locate it. Never could get a Snake Eyes.

 

[Smokes]

Just got my Disney HyperReal Vader in.

Love the look and materials but the size is a weird. 8inch make you really see all the details greatly but too big too match up with any other figs I own. Most are 6.

 

[GSP_37]

Just got my Disney HyperReal Vader in.

Love the look and materials but the size is a weird. 8inch make you really see all the details greatly but too big too match up with any other figs I own. Most are 6.

You have no choice but to order the HyperReal ESB Luke Skywalker for Darth to fight.

Question:

Anyone have experience getting a custom head to fit on a head/neck balljoint ball? I looked at a tube of window caulk and it had scary warnings about CA and cancer and birth defects and shit. I saw something about this tape of blue and yellow putty that you mix to make green putty that solidifies. I'm thinking maybe trying a tiny bit of chewing gum considering how much of it I've seen get hard on the street and under desks.

 

[GSP_37]

Dug out my old original Stormshadow. The rubber o-ring was still barely intact. The knees, hips were super loose. I feel like if I unscrew the torso to replace the o-ring, the whole thing might shatter.

Didn't find any other stuff except He-Man and one Skeletor leg. Found traces of having owned other G.I. Joes: their file cards and vehicle blueprints.

I wonder if current action figures will stay intact in 30 years or totally disintegrate.

 

[Strychnine]

You have no choice but to order the HyperReal ESB Luke Skywalker for Darth to fight.

Question:

Anyone have experience getting a custom head to fit on a head/neck balljoint ball? I looked at a tube of window caulk and it had scary warnings about CA and cancer and birth defects and shit. I saw something about this tape of blue and yellow putty that you mix to make green putty that solidifies. I'm thinking maybe trying a tiny bit of chewing gum considering how much of it I've seen get hard on the street and under desks.

Have you thought about

You have no choice but to order the HyperReal ESB Luke Skywalker for Darth to fight.

Question:

Anyone have experience getting a custom head to fit on a head/neck balljoint ball? I looked at a tube of window caulk and it had scary warnings about CA and cancer and birth defects and shit. I saw something about this tape of blue and yellow putty that you mix to make green putty that solidifies. I'm thinking maybe trying a tiny bit of chewing gum considering how much of it I've seen get hard on the street and under desks.

Have you tried that micro application gorilla glue?

 

[GSP_37]

Have you thought about


Have you tried that micro application gorilla glue?

I vaguely remember old Bandai model kits had something called polycaps, so I'm gonna check the hardware store for something like a silicone or vinyl bulb or screw thread cover and try to put that on the balljoint. I just need a soft mushroom head or nontoxic glue that dries soft.

I may need to glue it, but ideally I could fill the hole a bit with something and have the balljoint function normally. I need to search for some hobbyist/toy silicone or putty.

 

[armbarforhire]

Dug out my old original Stormshadow. The rubber o-ring was still barely intact. The knees, hips were super loose. I feel like if I unscrew the torso to replace the o-ring, the whole thing might shatter.

Didn't find any other stuff except He-Man and one Skeletor leg. Found traces of having owned other G.I. Joes: their file cards and vehicle blueprints.

I wonder if current action figures will stay intact in 30 years or totally disintegrate.

I keep hearing all those expensive Hot Toys have no chance of surviving long term.

I think normal figures will last just as much as any other.

 

[GSP_37]

I keep hearing all those expensive Hot Toys have no chance of surviving long term.

I think normal figures will last just as much as any other.

Are the more expensive Hot Toys made with inferior materials?

I read someone say Hasbro uses good plastic for Marvel Legends, but I feel like it might melt or stick to each other if stored in a box for years indoors where it could get hot in summer.

 

[armbarforhire]

Are the more expensive Hot Toys made with inferior materials?

I read someone say Hasbro uses good plastic for Marvel Legends, but I feel like it might melt or stick to each other if stored in a box for years indoors where it could get hot in summer.

I keep hearing that about Hot toys in some video reviews and the like, but Im not sure why would that be.

 

[PaleMoonlight]

Hot Toys had some issues on specific figures, like the 89 Keaton Batman. I think his suit had grease issue. It’s bound to happen once in a while since they’re always trying something new out.

 

[PaleMoonlight]

Grabbed this since I’ve been working my ass off the whole year non stop:

Anybody know a good place to unload collectibles at decent price? I have some expensive figures and statues but don’t want to sell it on eBay because of scammers - who’ll buy your item then complain to PayPal once they get it. PayPal will give them full refund regardless whatever proof you have.

 

[GSP_37]

I saw a long time pegwarmer marked down for clearance finally. Got greedy and waited for it to drop further and now they're gone. There were a few left, but zero now, so probably some scalper took them.

I bought the Marvel Legends 80th Thor, Captain America, and Ironman first chance I had and paid like $30 each and recently saw them priced at $15 quick clearance.

Also, looks like Gina Carano will be available in action figure form soon from Star Wars Mandalorian.

 

[Strychnine]

Grabbed this since I’ve been working my ass off the whole year non stop:

Anybody know a good place to unload collectibles at decent price? I have some expensive figures and statues but don’t want to sell it on eBay because of scammers - who’ll buy your item then complain to PayPal once they get it. PayPal will give them full refund regardless whatever proof you have.

Amazon has a marketplace like that where you can post and sell goods. Look into it.

 

[GSP_37]

Any of you experience Triple Force Friday? Is it really crowded? Do the stores stock enough stuff for everyone? Can you just order what you need online that day?

Also, would be nice if there was some sort of independent escrow type business for sellers to avoid fraudulent buyers, but that would add to cost of shipping as well as escrow fee. Actually something like UPS Store or FedEx Store would be a good escrow site for sellers to bring stuff to to inspect condition and ship after receving payment from buyers.

 

[Strychnine]

Any of you experience Triple Force Friday? Is it really crowded? Do the stores stock enough stuff for everyone? Can you just order what you need online that day?

Also, would be nice if there was some sort of independent escrow type business for sellers to avoid fraudulent buyers, but that would add to cost of shipping as well as escrow fee. Actually something like UPS Store or FedEx Store would be a good escrow site for sellers to bring stuff to to inspect condition and ship after receving payment from buyers.

What?

Did I miss something?