ITT: We talk and post images of our figurines

• Meikeru wrote on 2011-07-27 22:52
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  My dream figure. It's supposedly 15-17" tall.
• Tarvos wrote on 2011-07-29 08:21

  Quote from Meikeru;529248:

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  My dream figure. It's supposedly 15-17" tall.

  
  
  All my money. It's probably a scratch built model though, one custom built or cast by a modeler. I've never seen much regarding Metal Gear in the way of figures, even in regards to garage kits. Otherwise I'd probably own my own REX :glasses:
  If you know where I can buy one, please do tell.
  
  Anyway... I've always wanted to collect Figma figures, but for some odd reason I never have. I pretty much build, paint (some), and display Gundam/Evangelion model kits.
  
  

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  You know you've bought way too many figures/models when you can't find places to put them or have bought additional shelves. This is only a couple of the models out of my collection actually. And yeah, all I have is mecha stuff lol.
• ＣＩＲＮＯ wrote on 2011-07-29 13:08
  Sometimes, it would help if you use different gradients to make it more metal like though. If you're spraying the whole gundam a single color, it makes it looks plastic.
• Tarvos wrote on 2011-07-30 06:58

  Quote from ＣＩＲＮＯ;530852:

  Sometimes, it would help if you use different gradients to make it more metal like though. If you're spraying the whole gundam a single color, it makes it looks plastic.

  
  
  None of those are painted actually, (with the exception of the angel core on the Evangelion, I custom made that and gave it a red candy finish) and I rarely have any time to paint anymore... Also, if you want to do gradients, pre-shading, etc. you need an air brush with a pressure control or whatever you want to call it(which most have). I use spray cans at the moment, and it's hard to do either techniques with them. Once you lay down a gloss or flat coat after painting, the plastic look to any model goes away, especially if you use a flat coat on an angular mobile suit, or a high gloss coat on a curvy mobile suit.
  
  I'm much more of a collector then a modeler though admittedly. This might be because I can't set up a spray booth in my current house.
  
  If you happen to be referring to what Bandai is doing with the Real Grade line of models (multiple shades on different panels), it's kind of hard for me to do that since I can't custom mix colors, and the difference between colors in spray cans can be drastic enough to make it look just bad. I really need an air brush.
• ＣＩＲＮＯ wrote on 2011-07-30 20:13
  In all seriousness, it's usually the gloss that makes it look horrible.
  
  Try something flat next time, like Ultra Flat non-reflective paint. Might be a better choice.
• Taycat wrote on 2011-07-30 20:27
  For someone wanting to start collecting, do you have any recommendations?
• ＣＩＲＮＯ wrote on 2011-07-31 09:29
  What do you like?
  
  There's different classes of figurines, from anime, games and even eroges (i.e. Cast offs/ nudes).
  
  Depends on what you're interested in, really. I somewhat like TOHO and almost everyone knows what it is, which is why I collect TOHO figurines. However, I do collect additional figurines like the Heavy Weapons Guy (Game) and Mashiro Mito (Eroge). However, my figurine collection is mostly dominated by TOHO figurines.
  
  And one Kudryavka, of course.
  
  

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• Tarvos wrote on 2011-08-01 06:41

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  For someone wanting to start collecting, do you have any recommendations?

  
  
  Well, if you're into characters, I can recommend Revoltech if you wish for super pose-able figures. I personally don't like them too much on human figures because the joints look obvious, but, they can pull off some really nice poses. (fun fact: Revoltech Vash the Stampede has joints in his coat)
  
  

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  Pre done paint job is okay, and, the price isn't too bad either for what you get. Generally you get a lot in the way of effect parts, alternate heads/hands, and weapons. I like Revoltech Jehuty a lot. Mine looks pretty cool on my shelf.
  
  

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  I haven't bought any Figma yet, but, I always read favorable things about them, and the only reason I haven't bought one is because shipping from foreign shops is murder unless you go for the slow/untrackable shipping. They have a wide variety of character in the line, like Rei Ayanami (Evangelion), Aigis (Persona 3), Kuroneko (oreimo), R Dorothy (Big O), and Miku (Vocaloid). I've actually had my eyes on most of the figures I mentioned... Best part about Figma are the fact that the engineering on the joints makes them look less obvious then most figures. Based on looks, they're the best looking non fixed posed figures out there.
  
  

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  As a modeler, I recommend you stay away figures that need assembly because generally they're made of resin, and that can be hard to work with.
• Sumpfkraut wrote on 2011-08-01 07:42

  Quote from Mythical Detective Loki;532168:

  For someone wanting to start collecting, do you have any recommendations?

  
  How's that even a question? Warhammer 40k always! You can also customise the hell out of them. Which will make it orgasmically awesome if you're good!
  

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• Sedia wrote on 2011-08-01 07:51
  I really want the Busou Shinki figurines. They have codes that you can enter and play as that character in the MMO Busou Shinki: Battle Rondo.
  
  

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• Taycat wrote on 2011-08-01 19:12
  Every single one of you who answered me, I want to hold you. You posted some awesome ones for me to check out.
  
  /subscribes to thread forever
• ＣＩＲＮＯ wrote on 2011-08-01 19:17
  I hope you're in for a pleasant ride while indulging in collecting you favourite characters... In 3D!
• Sedia wrote on 2011-08-01 19:24
  I just found out that the Busou Shinki figures were sold in America (their release was in 2007)but,out of the second wave (only Wave 1 and Wave 2 were released),only Benio was included.That means that they didn't sell Xiphos or Tsugaru,which Tsugaru is one of my favorites >.> I'mma save my money and buy a Strarf and a Maochao.
• Taycat wrote on 2011-08-01 20:16

  Quote from ＣＩＲＮＯ;534151:

  I hope you're in for a pleasant ride while indulging in collecting you favourite characters... In 3D!

  
  
  I love me some 3D mecha figurines. That is to say, I love mecha more than I let out.
• Tarvos wrote on 2011-08-01 20:49

  Quote from Mythical Detective Loki;534196:

  I love me some 3D mecha figurines. That is to say, I love mecha more than I let out.

  
  
  If you love mecha, you should check out Bandai's MG line of models. Even if you don't like Gundam (which almost the entire line is) the engineering on newer models (anything 2005 and older) will be awesome. This month they came out with Gundam Epyon and in early August they'll be releasing Delta Plus.
  
  

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  The MG line is a tad expensive, but they're pretty big models, and worth every penny at normal retail price. With newer models, almost no paint is required since the pieces are molded in the right colors. If you're good at painting, you can make them look even better than straight out of the box.