BrokenFiction
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Walmart was woefully without anything, but the 3-pack is a real find.
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TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
Your options are the Bandai poseable model kit, which is around $40, the SH Figuarts toy version, (also from Bandai) which is well over $200, and the Hasbro Black Series one for $40.
The model kit has the best sculpt and poseability but it's a model kit.
The Black Series one looks pretty good from far away but a lot of consessions were made to make the bike more durable and the joints on the figure are made out of really soft, rubbery plastic.
They're all the same size. Roughly six inches tall for the figure and the bike is around one foot long.
Model kit with no paint and half-assed sanding.
If you don't want to paint you could probably make it look twice as good just by spraying a matte clearcoat over it to knock off the plasticky quality.
Model kit painted.
There's a britmodeller thread describing step-by-step with pictures exactly how to get these results.
OriginofHysteria
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Finally nabbed the two black series figures I was looking for at GameStop of all places lol (Luke and Rey)
Supa Necta
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Don't sleep on Star Wars Destiny CCG. Target has plenty of the new 2 player set for $29.99.
Freezasaurus
Member
It's been a few weeks since I finished the last novel I was reading so I picked up Phasma. Seems like an interesting premise. Looking forward to learning more about her.
I went by Target last night and picked up most of the new Hot Wheels stuff. When I was leaving I saw a big dog in the parking lot. I was keeping an eye on it as I got in my car in case it started coming at me. Then I noticed it didn't look like other dogs. It was a damn coyote roaming the parking lot at night. It ended up running off as I was getting in my car.
Freezasaurus
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Coyotes showing up for Force Friday? Star Wars somehow getting even more popular! Now trending in the canine community.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
I've had a coyote sitting at the bottom of the stairs that go to my front door and sitting in my parking space.
A couple weeks ago I was walking down the sidewalk and one ran across the sidewalk in front of me from a gap in the fence at a construction site.
We still have rabbits out the ass. When I pull into the 7-11 near here after midnight there are 10-50 of them chilling together in the parking lot.
A couple weeks ago I was walking down the sidewalk and one ran across the sidewalk in front of me from a gap in the fence at a construction site.
We still have rabbits out the ass. When I pull into the 7-11 near here after midnight there are 10-50 of them chilling together in the parking lot.
Model kit with no paint and half-assed sanding.
If you don't want to paint you could probably make it look twice as good just by spraying a matte clearcoat over it to knock off the plasticky quality.
To clarify, he actually did paint the base a bit. Here's the comparison with the Black Series.
Rawr Its Ry
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Anyone know if there's gonna be any streetwear collabs this year? I know X-Large did a Japan collab and to a lesser extent Vans as well last year.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
To me the base is actually better without elaborate paint. Allow me to explain.
What I did with it was paint the big base part flat black, throw the tree part that sticks up back in the box and run the clear part straight up through the base from underneath. It fits perfectly. Attach that to the port on the bottom of the bike and it looks like the bike is floating from any angle and it's at a good height. It also makes the bike sit parallel to the ground.
WadiumArcadium
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How much are TRU charging for their Black Series figures these days? There's one relatively close to me but I haven't had chance to get there yet.
£27.99 for Gree (extra few quid for the additional paint apps according to Hasbro), rest are £24.99 for the current wave, unsure about previous waves but my nearest store had a couple of RO Hovertank drivers for £17.49
I'm in Essex btw
WadiumArcadium
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Thanks, my local store's in Bristol. They seem to be a bit more expensive everywhere compared to 2015's Force Friday.
I have the 40th anniversary Vader but cant bring myself to ruin that wonderful nostalgic carding so have pre-ordered the new wave 12 repack for display
Looks great!
Was that in the movies or is it from a game?Picked up an Assault Frigate Mark II. My rebel fleet just got a substantial buff.
Cant recall having it seen on the big screen...
There are some mail-related items here:
https://shop.royalmail.com/issue-by-issue/star-wars/icat/starwars
https://shop.royalmail.com/issue-by-issue/star-wars/icat/starwars
From the Empire at War game I believe.
Thanks
Razgriz-Specter
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You know other than repeats of Poe I like the decent amount of diverse Resistance pilots we are getting in the ST stuff.
Really just need a Jessika Pava eventually.
Banana visors on the TFA stuff was a shame though.
Shitty 5POA doesn't even bother me with pilots.
Really just need a Jessika Pava eventually.
Banana visors on the TFA stuff was a shame though.
Shitty 5POA doesn't even bother me with pilots.
vatstep
This poster pulses with an appeal so broad the typical restraints of our societies fall by the wayside.
New sixth-scale Hot Toys TLJ Kylo Ren was announced.
Not a fan; the cape especially looks weird. Glad I have the original.
Razgriz-Specter
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With how often Hasbro does underscaled vehicles, im a bit sad they didn't do a Resistance bomber.
Thats like one ship it would be fine compared to the U-Wing for example.
Thats like one ship it would be fine compared to the U-Wing for example.
SteveMeister
Hang out with Steve.
New sixth-scale Hot Toys TLJ Kylo Ren was announced.
Not a fan; the cape especially looks weird. Glad I have the original.
You have incredibly high standards... I think that looks fantastic!
Razgriz-Specter
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Razgriz-Specter
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Yup, just hoping the classic card will convince some to pick the repeats up.
Even though that Hoth Trooper is a repeat I will definitely get 2 at least.
Freezasaurus
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I ended up in a Hallmark store today and bought the Death Star keepsake ornament. Now they make you buy these stupid Keepsake power cords for some of the electronic ornaments and hit you up for another $9.
WadiumArcadium
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Some new Black Series figures have been revealed at NYCC including Mr Mystery, DJ.
A better look at Rey too:
A better look at Rey too:
Supa Necta
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Barnes and Noble has some Star Wars stuff on clearance including koto statues and force fx lightsabers. With membership and a friends and family coupon I got a Vader saber for $58 out the door.
Damn, that's a pretty sweet deal. Do you know if they happen to carry the Luke green saber?
Seductivpancakes
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Got a photo with Mark Hamill today. Shit was 286 dollars.
Worth it.
Supa Necta
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They do, but there's an issue with multiple skus. They received new old stock with stickers over the bar code so they ring up higher. Search their website and you can see if they have the clearance ones at your store.
I couldnt get the green one to turn up at all on their site, sadly.
WadiumArcadium
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Another ArtFx+ Emperor statue. He's got off his ass this time.
Freezasaurus
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Koto is really pumping these things out.