The Rochester Thread - 76

macross7 · Aug 4, 2011

No sign of the Force Unleashed pack at TRU. They did have Masterpiece Rodimus Prime though!!! Skystrikers there as well.

Does anyone have a size comparison between this new Skystriker & the vintage one? I know it only seats one figure & the box doesn't look big enough to hold a vintage sized one. Did they shrink the mold or very good at packing?

The_LingSter · Aug 5, 2011

I beleive it's the vintage one, just with removeable wing and such to compact it down. Since it was close to the right size.

Anyone going to try to take one and rebuild it so it "transforms"? I'd love to see someone try... and then paint it in a Starscream pattern.

The_LingSter · Aug 5, 2011

Here is a pic of a couple of the ships from the X-Wing game...

here is the link to some of pics and such: X-Wing game at GenCon

macross7 · Aug 5, 2011

Wings & guns look bent on it.

The_LingSter · Aug 5, 2011

not near as bad as the WOTC ones. the ties are great looking, no bendies...

Wingnut · Aug 5, 2011

The_LingSter said:
not near as bad as the WOTC ones. the ties are great looking, no bendies...

The WOTC ones werent as flimsy bud.
I have a squadron of X-Wings on my desk that look better than that.

The Skystriker 30th is just a little different in scale to the original. I love my 3.

I dont need to paint one for starscream, it'll be here Monday.

macross7 · Aug 5, 2011

Victor KMart has the B-Wing

vlad1138 · Aug 6, 2011

Canadaguia WM had the Space Trooper SL wave. TJ Maxx across the street has the 25th GI Joe wave of Vehicles that included the firebat, trouble bubble and Vamp.

Sithology_101 · Aug 6, 2011

macross7 said:
Victor KMart has the B-Wing

Picked the last one up in excellent condition this a.m.
Thanks!

Lepuscarnivorus · Aug 6, 2011

Staycation.

Wingnut · Aug 6, 2011

Batavia Target had the latest Vintage, snagged a Arc Commander for a local Tanker. No RFT's.

Batavia KMart had 4 B-Wings on the shelf this afternoon.

Nothing at Chili KMart or Target.
Took a long drive for some small wins but it was worth it overall to just get on the road for awhile.

CaptainAlex · Aug 6, 2011

Lepuscarnivorus said:
Staycation.

Nice. Too bad the Bossk 1:1 ruins it

Invite me over. (Hint)

The_LingSter · Aug 7, 2011

I was informed that the regular models for the game are not ready yet. those that you see are modded WOTC ones.

A lot of my WOTC ones are warped, bent, etc. the TIES all sucked.

Oh, and here's another review of the game.

http://www.robotviking.com/2011/08/06/first-look-at-fantasy-flights-new-x-wing-dogfight-game/

Looks good. Customizable ships so that they can have droids, torpedoes, etc.

CaptainAlex · Aug 8, 2011

Hey Lingster did you got GenCon this year? I read a good reivew of it and it looks like fun.

The_LingSter · Aug 9, 2011

No, this year was not for me to go. benny's young and finances are tight enough that spending $500 on a vacation for myself isn't a great idea. I hope to go next year, or the year after. I have to go in 2014... just because of the 40th of D&D.

Sithology_101 · Aug 9, 2011

Not sure if many know:

'Lightning Bear' Biker Scout/Stuntman passed away last month - June 13th.

....

CaptainAlex · Aug 9, 2011

So you were a fan?

He could never really prove he was involved in Star Wars in any kind of concrete manner from what I have read. Did he sign your poster?

Sithology_101 · Aug 10, 2011

Alex .....Are you drinking and posting again??

Yes. I am honored to have his signature on our "main poster" and a seperate one (scout pic) from my volunteer work at CIV.

http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Lightning_Bear

CaptainAlex · Aug 11, 2011

In my best Jocasta Nu voice, "Just because it's on the Star Wars Wiki doesn't mean that it is true."

If you do a search for the thread about LB in the Autographs forum you'll see where some doubt his claims.

I have no opinion on the subject to be honest with you. But I do have an opinion on that 1:1 Bossk

The_LingSter · Aug 11, 2011

What's wrong with the sleestak?

I'd have more of an issue with the custom Jaxxon in that pic.

CaptainAlex · Aug 11, 2011

Out of all the 1:1 it is the one I like the least. It just looks really off scale and the coloring doesn't seem to be right.

What say you man who lives in van by a river and collects hot wheels? If he was only still around to offer us his wisdom on such things.

Sithology_101 · Aug 11, 2011

LOL/

I think the paint is right on with his figure:

The realistic detail is just amazing and waking up every morn' to his toothy grin starts my day off right.....Bossks' awesomeness is second only to Fett.

In SW he does come off as more 'brownish'......that could be Hollywood lighting....??

I would like to get Fett next....followed by Vader...and eventually have the complete Empire scene of bounty hunters lining the entire wall in my bedroom......[sigh] that's what dreams are made of....

macross7 · Aug 12, 2011

So they have Dengar, IG-88, Zuckuss & 4-LOM out in that line?

Greece TRU has the Thundercats line in. LOL at Snarf being packed with the Thundertank. Would have thought Panthro would have better pack-in. Don't mess with Snarf!!!

Looks like the whole buy elsewhere & return has happened at Target since they have Yoda, R5-D4, Gree & a few other that haven't shipped in months.

pohatu771 · Aug 12, 2011

macross7 said:
Looks like the whole buy elsewhere & return has happened at Target since they have Yoda, R5-D4, Gree & a few other that haven't shipped in months.

Those three are all from the same wave (or at least case pack), so it could just be old stock.

macross7 · Aug 12, 2011

Saw a MU Scar (Hulk's kid) at 7G for those looking for him.

Lepuscarnivorus · Aug 12, 2011

macross7 said:
So they have Dengar, IG-88, Zuckuss & 4-LOM out in that line?

No. But they could really excel with an IG-88 (leds throughout

).

macross7 said:
Looks like the whole buy elsewhere & return has happened at Target since they have Yoda, R5-D4, Gree & a few other that haven't shipped in months.

Was that in Greece?
Hit Victor this morning and they had that same wave on the front of the pegs. Stock held back for endcap reset(s)?

Lepuscarnivorus · Aug 12, 2011

CaptainAlex said:
I have no opinion on the subject to be honest with you. But I do have an opinion on that 1:1 Bossk

The_Lingster said:
What's wrong with the sleestak?

The_Lingster said:
I'd have more of an issue with the custom Jaxxon in that pic.

Limited source material. Short of Mr. O'Hare.

CaptainAlex · Aug 12, 2011

That's too funny. My kids were playing Buckey O'Hare for the 1st time on my arcade cabinet tonight. I check out this thread and there is O'Hare. How about that for universal karma?!

vlad1138 · Aug 13, 2011

Hey I've got the Williams Sonoma Star Wars Pancake sets with Darth Vader, Storm trooper, and Yoda head molds. Does anybody want them? I'll take 10 bucks or BO.

macross7 · Aug 13, 2011

Was out driving today & stopped by the Victor Goodwill. Found a bag of figures. Vintage Greedo, Buck Rogers's Twiki, GIJoe Cobra Commander straight arm 1st version, a few Micronaughts & Fisher Price action figures. $1.99!!!

Wingnut · Aug 17, 2011

X-Force 3Pack and FF 3Pack
I hid another FF 3Pack if someone needs it. Its either a factory error or an undocumented variant.

rwsharpjr · Aug 17, 2011

Picked up regular Dr Strange and upside-down Scarlet Spider last night from Geneva Walmart. Left cyclops, apocalypse, and a falcon behind. They also had 3 Silver Samurai 2 packs, 2 FF 3packs and a pretty poorly painted Avengers pack. Thor's face was 3/4 Orange. Lol. Now looking for Hydra/Red Skull variants, XForce 3pack, and Astral Strange.
Oh-in case you guys didn't know yet, the Fire/Ice Cap/Skull pack is clearanced to $6.49, and it looks like the B1G1 MU sale cleared out all but the usual pegwarming guys. Don't forget Wal-mart ad matches Target ;-)

The_LingSter · Aug 17, 2011

If anyone knows how, or can do plastic castings for me, I'd be greatly appreciated. I need to cast about 10 Death Star Gun Towers molded in 1/144 scale. I will pay for the costs involved. I'd do it myself, but and unfamilier with making molds and such that I don't want to destroy my one copy of the tower.

Sithology_101 · Aug 17, 2011

Ling:
If they don't have the scale/part you need....they may be able to make it:

http://www.reproparts.net/shoperror.asp

GL

macross7 · Aug 17, 2011

The_LingSter said:
If anyone knows how, or can do plastic castings for me, I'd be greatly appreciated. I need to cast about 10 Death Star Gun Towers molded in 1/144 scale. I will pay for the costs involved. I'd do it myself, but and unfamilier with making molds and such that I don't want to destroy my one copy of the tower.

I used to make castings of Macross Valkyie heads back when I was making customs. Not that hard. There is a clay that you press what you want into it to make the mold. Then bake it to harden. Once you have the mold, there is a plasic called Sculpty or something that can bet put into the mold. Haven't done it in years & I was only molding heads so I don' tknow how well it would turn out using just 1 example. What size is 1/144 towers?

The_LingSter · Aug 18, 2011

the scale of 1/144 is the size of the starships game. don't you have any of those minis? you did collect minis....

the tower stands about 3 inches tall and is one inch in width.

The_LingSter · Aug 18, 2011

Sithology_101 said:
Ling:
If they don't have the scale/part you need....they may be able to make it:

http://www.reproparts.net/shoperror.asp

GL

um, this isn't anything "vintage". it's something brand spankin new...

Sithology_101 · Aug 18, 2011

Ster:
yeah....they make quality parts/pieces for anything SW.......possibly custom requests (never hurts to ask)

....of course if you prefer:

macross7 · Aug 18, 2011

The_LingSter said:
the scale of 1/144 is the size of the starships game. don't you have any of those minis? you did collect minis....

the tower stands about 3 inches tall and is one inch in width.

Never got any of the starship minis.

macross7 · Aug 18, 2011

Look who showed up today. Got him for just 10.99 GBP shipped.