April 2023


Ron Hembling is back with a new Indiana Jones Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 30 2023

"Hi All,

Indy on horseback ROTLA 6" scale.

Recipe.

Indy/horse - the figure is from Hasbro's Indy Adventure Series, and I posed him and then glued the joints and then puttied the joints and he was painted and weathered using Vallejo paints and pastels chalk.

The blanket was done by using an hanky and cut to size and then hand painted and the horse is Breyer and I painted him light grey and then dry brushed with matt white.

The saddle/bridle/reins were made using leather, the stirrups are resin and the o-rings are metal and I got them from the local craft store.

Base - is made from balsa wood and the groundwork is a mix of sand/kitty litter and Vallejo Iraqi sand and the sign was printed of the net."

His puttying of the joints just makes the figure looks so daggone real. This is another winner from every angle!



RC-1136 adds to his Mando...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 30 2023

He shared some new images of a great new Jet Pack and Shieldhe has created for his latest custom.



JDeck shares an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 30 2023

"I got 6/10 of my Andor Aldhani troopers. I'm making them my logistical engineers. So I made 3 into officers. From left to right; Commander, first lieutenant, second lieutenant. I made rank plaques using green stuff, and painted them yellow and red because technically they're in engineering. Im not sure what I'll do with the rest. Maybe NCO arm bands, red, and white."

Nice!



Starchasers shares some awesome new kit-bashes...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 28 2023

"Its been a while since I've posted a new custom. I finally had some breathing space to work on a few.

First up is a new droid using the "Zero" figure from Star Trek: Prodigy.

Samber Babbedon – and unconventional Ithorian, rather than tend the gardens of his home-world, Samber became fascinated with “bio-forming.

Bayrinne Mos’morindo – Balosar counter espionage agent for the New Republic (not an idiot like certain people).

Pradi Bhashand - An independant mechanic.”

He really has an eye for which AF parts go together for all the different genres.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 27 2023

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RCW Creations shares a diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 26 2023

"A few weeks ago I was commissioned to build a Doctor Who diorama for the first Doctor. From what I learnt from my tavern piece with 3D printing, I decided to use it again to build the console. I found files from a guy who made the 1st Doctor's console and I have used them for my client. After printing off 3 other console bases I finally got a decent print. I have now finished printing off all the accessories for the console and it is now ready to paint.

My next step is to build the control room, where I have cut out the foam board for the 3 walls to which I now need to cut the holes (the round things)."

Now he is off to a great start. It has to feel good to be able to print what you want!



Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 26 2023

"Look, Sir. Droids!

I always get excited when I see newly listed figures from yesteryear that I had missed out on TungHori's shop. This time he re-listed two droids from 2007/08 for a reasonable price in my opinion.

You can get them on

https://www.tunghori.com/starwars"

Nice!



Mr. BMB shares new video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 26 2023

"King Kong Skull Island
1.0 Soft Vinyl Model Assembly Kit STAR ACE

The soft vinyl kit has been made into a realistically shaped Kong that is particular about the look of the fur.
This product is a kit of Kong Soft Vinyl statue released in 2018.

Limited Edition of 250 pcs worldwide."



It is the last week of Mando Mania Reveals...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 26 2023

Well its been another great season and first up is Hasbro with 3 final reveals in the form of a Black Series Mission Fleet Commander, a TVC Speeder Bike with Grogu, and a Force FX Lightsaber (Yoda):





And of course the reveals from the official site for more than Hasbro!




Need some awesome AF storage crates?
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 25 2023

Darth More put me onto these a few days ago and now I found em on amazon!

https://amzn.to/3Asv57d

They even have a set with some other AF size items:




Don shares more work to his Outpost...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, April 24 2023
"Not the best pics, and I'm probably not done painting, but here's what I'm working on today. Cast from Redflare Models."

Looks awesome to me. And Don also brings up a good point in his custom figures thread:




Don shares an update to Outpost 423...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 23 2023

"I'm not sure the pics really do justice to this. The Rodian work-crew has added this drop-down facade to each level (to help block the glare from the lights while I'm sitting at my desk, and these little angle pieces to just add some depth to the project. I didn't plan or measure, just slapped them up there randomly. Still need to paint it, and have some pipes and greebles planned."

Man, it would sure be nice to have an office like this!



Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 23 2023

"TungHori re-listed some old goodies and a Disney Exclusive Droid Factory unit for a very fair price!"

It is nice to know what he is up too!



RC-1136 finishes his Mando Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 23 2023

I think it turned out great.

Click here to see the full update.



RC-1136 continues his Mando Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 21 2023

As you will see when you click through he is definitely in the painting stages of this one.

It is turning out great so far.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 20 2023

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines.




RC-1136 shares an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 20 2023

"So I'm undertaking a project to bring Gar Saxon to life on TVC/3.75" scale. I'm going to be using a combination of 3D printed parts (from an Etsy seller), Joytoy Torso, and Mandalorian Supercommando lower to make him. All the assembly, paint, and detailing will be made by me.

Here's some preliminary photos"

Looks like he is off to a good start to me.



Its Mando Mania Week 8!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 19 2023

We see all kinds of new things this week.

Click here to see the full reveals from the official site!



Hasbro shares a new Mando Mania Reveal...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 19 2023
This time out there are two new additions to the Vintage Collection in the from of Boba Fett Tusken and R5-D4.

There is also a newly tooled 6" Black Series R5-D4 too!

All of these go up for preorder today! Look for the links to show up in the posts.








Darth More finds some great fodder...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 16 2023

"As a follow-up to JDeck's great find: I found some crates for cheap on AliExpress. 3 different crates were 4€ shipped! Only paid 16 for all 12 and this is how they fit on the Imperial Combat Assault Tank.

Some weathering and they will look starwarsy."


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 13 2023

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines. Don't forget about all the new Star Wars Celebration Pre-Orders this week.




Darth More checks in on Tunghori...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 13 2023

"The 40th Anniversary of ROTJ in TungHori fashion:

https://www.tunghori.com/starwars"

Happy shopping folks!



Hasbro saves some stuff for Mando Mania...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, April 12 2023

"STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN & MASSIFF

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $27.99/Available: Summer 2023)

Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION TUSKEN 7 MASIFF figure 2-pack. These Tusken & Massiff action figures are inspired by the characters and creatures in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. Each member of a Tusken clan must learn to be useful. Some become guards – aided by attentive reptilian creatures, Massiffs – to watch over prisoners of the tribe.

Available for pre-order 4/12 at 1pm ET exclusively Target.

STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES COBB VANTH & CAD BANE

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $55.99 / Available: Summer 2023)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES COBB VANTH & CAD BANE 2-pack, inspired by the characters’ appearances in the STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. Fans and collectors can display these fully articulated figures featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes 2 figures and 6 entertainment-inspired accessories.

Available for pre-order 4/12 at 1pm ET exclusively Target."




Hasbro shares word on two more new Black Series Figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 11 2023

"STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES GAMING GREATS DARTH MAUL (OLD MASTER)

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES GAMING GREATS DARTH MAUL (OLD MASTER) figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS: BATTLEFRONT II video game. A deadly, agile Sith Lord, sinister Darth Maul was a formidable warrior and scheming mastermind. He wielded an intimidating double-bladed Lightsaber and the power of the dark side. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and Lightsaber accessory.

Available for pre-order 4/11 at 1 pm ET at GameStop.


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DOK-ONDAR

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $24.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium 6-inch STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES DOK-ONDAR figure, inspired by the character’s appearance in STAR WARS entertainment. Known as the gatekeeper of the black market, mysterious Ithorian Dok-Ondar is an infamous collector who buys, sells, and trades rare and valuable relics in his Den of Antiquities in Black Spire Outpost. He has amassed an impressive collection of unique artifacts that is unrivaled in the galaxy and is sought after for his knowledge and connections. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 4 accessories, including a sword of Khashyun accessory."




Get ready for round 2!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, April 11 2023

"Just released at Star Wars Celebration: Watch the new trailer for Star Wars Visions: Volume 2, featuring nine new shorts from nine celebrated animation studios from across the globe.

Streaming May 4 on Disney+."



Ron Hembling shares a new Indiana Jones Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 9 2023

"Hi All,

Indy with gold idol and base 6" scale.

Recipe.

Indy - is a repainted 6" figure from the new Hasbro line and I used Vallejo Paints and pastels to paint and weather him and the gold comes with the figure but there is no hair detail on the back so I used a model knife and added the hair.

idol base - is printed by https://syndicatecustoms.com.au/ and I painted and weathered is using Vallejo paints and pastel chalks and the foliage is from Model Scene and I just pulled apart what I needed and glued it in place.

Ron"

Magic as usual.



Hasbro shares news on the Mandalorian Naboo Starfighter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 9 2023
"STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN’S N-1 STARFIGHTER

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $129.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

This Republic-era handcrafted Naboo N-1 Starfighter has been extensively modified to be a truly one-of-a-kind vehicle for the Mandalorian and his foundling Grogu. Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION THE MANDALORIAN’S N-1 STARFIGHTER and figures inspired by the ship’s and characters’ appearances in STAR WARS: THE MANDALORIAN. This vehicle and figure set features premium detail and design and highly articulated carded Mandalorian figure, a Grogu figure as well as packaging inspired by the original Kenner packaging and branding. Includes vehicle, figure with Grogu, droid socket, 2 stands and 5 entertainment-inspired accessories.

Available for pre-order 4/11 at 1 pm ET at Hasbro Pulse and other major retailers."

Definitely look for us to share links when these go live. We also have all kinds of galleries up for the Black Series and The Vintage Collection here.




New Black Series Exclusive Bad Batch announced...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 8 2023

You can see the full galleries on our FB Page. I will include a few of them here, but you will get the whole gang and a Republic Command:






New Indiana Jones Trailer...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 8 2023

"Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny in theaters June 30.

Harrison Ford returns as the legendary hero archaeologist in the highly anticipated fifth installment of the iconic “Indiana Jones” franchise, which is directed by James Mangold (“Ford v Ferrari,” “Logan”)."

And don't forget John Williams!



Lucasfilm shares new Ahsoka Trailer...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, April 8 2023

"Warrior. Outcast. Rebel. Jedi.

#Ahsoka arrives August 2023 on @DisneyPlus."



Darth More shares great Star Wars Identities Gallery...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 7 2023

Philipp has definitely been around this past weekend. Some of these costumes are just amazing in detail.



Hasbro to reintroduce plastic to packaging...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, April 7 2023

As you can see above their "windowless" packaging has not met with success.

I have to say with my last Republic Commando purchase I really wish they had had the same packaging.


Big Bad Toy Store

Big Bad Toy Store shares their latest newletter!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 6 2023

Their latest newsletter is full of fantastic items for the collector and customizer.

Big Bad Toy Store has you covered for all your Action Figure Lines. Don't forget about the new Star Wars Action Figure Preorders that dropped this week.




Darth More had a fun weekend...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 6 2023

Take a look at his full gallery here.

Sounds like there were some epic deals to be had too!



Dan shares new toy news...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 6 2023

Looks like Guardians of the Galaxy Figures are starting to hit.



Mando Mania Week 6!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 6 2023

From the official site. Hard to believe we are six weeks into it already!



Hasbro shares news for Mando Mania...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, April 6 2023

"STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER (JEDI ACADEMY)

https://ee.toys/YBB8H6

https://amzn.to/3UgYlqr

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $16.99 / Available: Fall 2023)

Fans can celebrate the legacy of STAR WARS, the action-and-adventure-packed space saga from a galaxy far, far away, with this premium 3.75-inch scale STAR WARS: THE VINTAGE COLLECTION LUKE SKYWALKER (JEDI ACADEMY) figure. This Luke Skywalker action figure is inspired by his appearance in Star Wars: The Book of Boba Fett live-action series on Disney+. Jedi Master Luke Skywalker helps Grogu hone his new skills and understand the ways of the Force. The figure features premium detail and design across product and packaging inspired by the original Kenner line, as well as the entertainment-inspired collector grade deco. Includes figure and 2 entertainment-inspired Lightsaber accessories.


STAR WARS: THE BLACK SERIES KRRSANTAN

https://ee.toys/2FOVTC

https://amzn.to/3UdI31M

(HASBRO/Ages 4 years & up/Approx. Retail Price: $33.99 / Available: Winter 2023)

STAR WARS fans and collectors can imagine scenes from the STAR WARS galaxy with this premium deluxe 6-inch KRRSANTAN figure, inspired by the character in the STAR WARS: THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT. A former gladiator turned deadly bounty hunter, Krrsantan is a towering black-furred Wookiee who made a name for himself in the criminal underworld with his intimidating presence and raw strength. Fans and collectors can display this fully articulated figure featuring premium detail and multiple points of articulation in their collection. Includes figure and 1 entertainment-inspired accessory."




Raylen shares a new OT Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 2 2023

"The latest..... A bunch of people just sitting around never looked so good! LOL War table is a Hole in the Ground Productions piece, along with the doors and doorways, and the little computer units. Almost all of the plastic walls and steps were scrap leftovers from other projects so I didn't have to sink hardly any money into it. The decals I created myself."

Click through to see how he did this. I mean that Death Star alone is magic!



Don is back with two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 2 2023

"It was so much fun I decided to repaint Moloch to better match his movie appearance."

These look great!



Black Thorne shares two new dioramas...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, April 2 2023

"I got two more dios here, black series scale:"

These are awesome!