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Post by Kingoji on Jan 28, 2018 8:33:04 GMT
Put an order in for the Swoop and Slag labels. Mostly for the shiny wings and frill they will create.
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Post by Pinwig on Jan 28, 2018 9:04:16 GMT
Yes, I think I'll have those sets once I get those toys. Toyhax label sets have a habit of making toys look overly busy if you apply whole sets, but occasionally they really hit the mark. The Slag set looks like a nice G1 homage.
I'm slowly applying the sets I got in their sale. I'm about 3/4 through doing Toyworld Infinitor at the moment. It's a really satisfying set to apply because the toy has so may raised and recessed surfaces. Stickers work really well when you can't see the edges, and most of the set for Infinitor fits into recessed panels in the plastic that really make the detail look like it's supposed to be there. It's also very G1 inspired. I'll do a photo or two when I'm finished.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 3, 2018 16:48:27 GMT
Dapper chap in his new label set:  Given this figure is perfect Leader height, we SO need someone to make a Leader Scorponok. Biggest 3P crime yet there isn't one. |
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Post by Dezzeh on Feb 3, 2018 16:57:03 GMT
That the Toyworld Max? It is, isn't it. What a treat.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 3, 2018 17:04:04 GMT
Yes. Bought him when it looked like Toyworld were going to do all the Headmasters back in the day. I actually hadn't even taken him out of the box until I got the Hasbro Headmasters and realised he'd go nicely with them, more Marvel scale than the Titan class toy. The labels finish him off really nicely.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 4, 2018 12:25:04 GMT
This photo reduces the effect somewhat, but I'm trying to decide if any of the red thigh/knee/toe labels need to come off. I think some do, but I can't decide which. All three make his legs look too busy.  |
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 6, 2018 9:41:49 GMT
Yes. Bought him when it looked like Toyworld were going to do all the Headmasters back in the day. I actually hadn't even taken him out of the box until I got the Hasbro Headmasters and realised he'd go nicely with them, more Marvel scale than the Titan class toy. The labels finish him off really nicely. Could you pic him with some TR guys? I really want a Max but have no room for Titans. |
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 6, 2018 19:43:32 GMT
Sure. No prob. I'll get some out. Should have done that anyway really!
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 6, 2018 20:33:17 GMT
Straightforward height comparison:  The Headmasters fighting, with Chromedome:  |
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Post by The Doctor on Feb 7, 2018 12:36:10 GMT
But the Headmasters can't fight without Chromedome!
-Ralph
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Post by Kingoji on Feb 13, 2018 10:36:44 GMT
Yeah, I think that's more to my tastes than a titan!
Thanks!
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Post by Toph on Feb 14, 2018 0:31:00 GMT
Repro has a sale on right now. 10% off everything.
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Post by Pinwig on Feb 18, 2018 12:12:01 GMT
Full Tilt really benefits from his reprolabels set. What is essentially a big purple lump gains loads of intricate detail. Again, my photos don't really show this off well, but he now looks almost as good as a normal deluxe.   |
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Post by Toph on Feb 18, 2018 12:31:50 GMT
The thing that really bugs me about Full Tilt, is he's too slavish.
If they had moved some of the robot parts to the same sprues that the wheels were on, he would have looked SOOOO MUCH BETTER, while requiring zero paint to spice him up.
So yeah, was so pleased with the repro set for him.
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Post by Toph on Feb 19, 2018 9:39:01 GMT
Repros now on sale 20% off
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Post by Toph on Apr 22, 2018 5:19:15 GMT
That G2 conversion set tempts me, even though I already have the RtS Jazz with the repro g2 conversion. I'd kinda really hoped they'd have a different character conversion set, with all the white cars there are. I have good money for a white Crasher conversion with a new (toy based) head. www.tfu.info/Gobots/Renegades/Crasher/crasher.htmAAAAARG!!! Just days after I finally pull the trigger and order a G2 conversion set for PotP Jazz, they go and put up the White Crasher conversion set I hoped for in the first place! toyhax.com/for-potp/2522-labels-for-potp-smokeout.html |
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Post by Toph on May 12, 2018 15:28:13 GMT
Reprolabels are now on sale 40% off
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Post by Kingoji on May 21, 2018 14:28:55 GMT
Possibly not the right thread for this, but I've come to the realisation that all a lot of my older figures need is a decent set of new labels. So my question is, what is the best way to remove the remnants of the old labels without risking stripping the paint and stuff?
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2018 15:48:43 GMT
Fingernails and Goo Gone
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Post by Kingoji on May 21, 2018 15:50:26 GMT
Goo... gone?
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Post by Pinwig on May 21, 2018 17:28:37 GMT
I've been using fingernails and lighter fluid. That seems to be a recommendation. It isn't perfect but it does work.
It's sooooo satisfying stripping labels off a figure, taking it apart, giving everything good scrub and then putting it back together with new labels. I've done a few of mine now - the end results are great with reprolabels.
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2018 17:29:27 GMT
googone.com/It's an adhesive remover. It's gentle enough to use on paint, glass, and stuff, and manages to help eat through stuff like sticker glue. Walmart here has it near the duct tape. So check similar home improvement, or automotive locations in your stores.
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Post by Kingoji on May 21, 2018 18:08:41 GMT
wouldn't lighter fluid make 'em stink?
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Post by Pinwig on May 21, 2018 18:44:59 GMT
Hasn't been a problem so far. They get a good scrub afterwards.
Toph, I don't think Goo Gone is a brand we have here. I've never seen it.
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Post by blueshift on May 21, 2018 20:10:24 GMT
wouldn't lighter fluid make 'em stink? isopropyl alcohol is great (you can get a bottle for a fiver off amazon) BUT will dissolve paint |
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Post by Toph on May 21, 2018 23:17:37 GMT
Hasn't been a problem so far. They get a good scrub afterwards. Toph, I don't think Goo Gone is a brand we have here. I've never seen it. I'm more than happy to send a couple bottles y'all's way. It really is perfect for this kind of stuff. And it makes your toy smell like fresh oranges. |
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Post by Kingoji on May 22, 2018 8:17:02 GMT
How much, chap?
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Post by Toph on May 22, 2018 16:12:48 GMT
Depending on the size of bottle and type, between $3 and $16.
That's just looking through online listings, which are a bit confusing. Would need to run to the store before I know exact prices.
You can try checking your amazon. I'd do it, but switching countries is harder on mobile.
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Post by Kingoji on May 22, 2018 18:25:54 GMT
no bother, thanks anyway. Ordered a bottle of peroxide, recommended elsewhere.
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Post by reilly2040 on Jun 3, 2018 8:34:51 GMT
Got a delivery from Toyhax yesterday. I'm looking forward to applying the Rodimus Prime set, if only because the flame stickers especially started pealing almost instantly once I got him. First though, I'd picked up the GT Dump Truck set to see how they'd go with my NBK Devastator. Must say I'm pretty happy. A few needed trimmed a little to fit the altered mould, and a few couldn't be used at all, but most could, and the results look pretty nice, especially improving the chest shield in combined mode.  |
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