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VideoViper
05-17-2012, 02:02 PM
This is a small project I've been working on. I upgraded the Cantina band members with more modern bodies.

Figrin D'an and the Modal Nodes

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C9f7fKb0VXc/T7U4h9O3UAI/AAAAAAAAAP0/T_7IrZTrccc/s576/IMG00208-20120516-1956.jpg


Reciepe:
Heads: Star Wars Cantina Band (Boxed set)
Hands: Star Wars Cantina Band (Boxed set)
Cloth Jackets: Star Wars Cantina Band (Boxed set)

Bodies: ROTJ Luke I used at least 2 different Jedi luke versions for different figures.

Boxed band member: 7 points of articulation
Rebo Max band version: 5 points of articulation
New version: 12+ points of articulation
KISS figure: 0 points of articulation


I wanted to include before & after versions so the last guy is still awaiting his upgrade.


YMCA
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1KBYLZt3KOw/T7U4g7xDMDI/AAAAAAAAAP0/9JJhWxb01h4/s576/IMG00207-20120516-1949.jpg

With older versions Including both Boxed band member (white shirt) & Rebo Max version (2nd from the left with obo; He can't move elbows :^()
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C9f7fKb0VXc/T7U4h9O3UAI/AAAAAAAAAP0/T_7IrZTrccc/s576/IMG00208-20120516-1956.jpg

Showing posability
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Nnwm2r4QyLc/T7U4jn5RJPI/AAAAAAAAAP0/Fi4Jc9PKBd4/s576/IMG00211-20120516-2001.jpg

sgcaper
05-17-2012, 05:25 PM
Okay looked at these twice in ten minutes. This means, IMHO, that these are cool. I'm not a huge SW fan but these are still really cool.

DR.Sin
05-17-2012, 05:47 PM
Now I know what I have to do.

VideoViper
05-18-2012, 10:38 AM
The jedi Luke were reciently $4 each at Big Bad Toy store, I think they are out now, but they still have some Ren Joes at that price.

Star_Wars_Paul
05-18-2012, 02:31 PM
Hilarious pics!

Great work....

VideoViper
05-21-2012, 09:15 AM
Illegal aliens out partying
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6w1QCvXu3zQ/T7o-VPcoNdI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/aqoN31MxBOg/s576/IMG00213-20120518-1739.jpg

Busted
https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BI5SSkbsTFg/T7o-VB2ACDI/AAAAAAAAAQQ/PpjSy8Yn_18/s576/IMG00214-20120518-1739.jpg

tmoaswg
05-21-2012, 04:20 PM
Looking good. What's that kiss guy in the background from?

VideoViper
05-22-2012, 08:27 AM
The Kiss band are from a PVC statue set I got at TRU for $2 on clearance. (Joe scale) I thought about getting more to cut up & make movable Kiss figures, but they sold out at that price.

Superstar Toys - Limited Edition figures - (http://www.necramonium.com/apps/photos/photo?photoid=61107881)

r3v3n63
05-22-2012, 09:18 AM
Is that where you got the instruments from? I've been looking for some 1:18th scale electric guitars but everything I've been finding is in the 5" scale.

heymilt
05-22-2012, 09:19 AM
Upgrade? Don't tell me they learned another song!

Cool pics:)

VideoViper
05-22-2012, 09:24 AM
The Guitars are blinkies Light up magnet/pin LEDS. They are a little small but work for the scale.
Flashing Pins - Electric Guitar, cool, blinkies, body lights, flashing led pin, fun, light ups, low wholesale prices, fun designs, pin, blinky, pins, blinking pin, flash led pins, light up pin, light up pins, LED pins, LED blinky, LED blinkies, flash (http://www.lightgod.com/product/963-blguit/Flashing-Pins-Electric-Guitar.aspx)


The other guitar is just a paper cut out.

VideoViper
05-22-2012, 09:26 AM
A video I did for the first custom. (Just playing around with a new editor.)
features the first band member I "upgraded" & yes they have a new song.

Singing Star Wars - Bad Jim - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fCY67rBw1vM&feature=plcp)

VideoViper
07-17-2012, 09:23 AM
I'm bored so I'm bumping this until the HTS chaos begins.