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07-17-2012, 12:19 AM | #1 |
I just want foam gliders.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tooele (two-willa), Utah
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I'm not sure if this belongs in the customs forum or what, mods feel free to move if that's the case.
Anyway I was wondering what you thought of re-carding the ME Joe figures on vintage card kits (the reproductions sold on eBay) I thought about doing that for some of my custom and loose figures especially Dial Tone and Footloose just because I may never get the Club versions. I also like the artwork of the vintage stuff. I know the ME/25th are a bit taller, so I decided to buy one to test it out. I purchased the '85 Tele-Viper kit. Sure enough they are a bit tall, but slightly bending the knees and he looks okay. The card is great, the colors and detail aren't quite vintage quality, but still looks great. They also print "reproduction" on the back to avoid someone trying to sell it as vintage. The peg hole punch is intact too. It looks like you can punch it out if you want. Here's a shot of the finished product... There are instructions online and videos on youtube. If you buy one, take your time and try not to let the tape overlap onto other pieces of tape, you can see it. I like it. |
07-17-2012, 12:24 AM | #2 |
Crimson Guard
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Location: new jersey
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How much do these cost and whats needed to make them?
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07-17-2012, 12:37 AM | #3 |
I just want foam gliders.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tooele (two-willa), Utah
Posts: 18,727
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$11.99 plus shipping, double sided tape or glue, a sharp knife to trim the excess tape and a credit card to seal around the edges.
I also used tape to secure the weapon/scanner to the bubble, just so it doesn't wobble around, but from how the bubble is made it's not required. |
07-17-2012, 07:22 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: North Carolina
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I like this idea but I like it more for the vintage figures.
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07-17-2012, 07:43 PM | #5 |
Banned
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Brooklyn
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That looks awesome but I'd be afraid that mine wouldn't come out looking so good.
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07-17-2012, 07:54 PM | #6 |
Luminous being
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Northern California
Posts: 5,702
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I've thought about doing it, but when I contacted Beggars Canyon they thought it might be a tight fit.
I now favor doing it with minty vintage figures, a project that's been added to the queue for a while now. Been meaning to get a fresh Snow Job from that RoC Past/Present pack for just this reason. |
07-17-2012, 08:19 PM | #7 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Mar 2012
Location: chicago
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I like it
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07-17-2012, 08:49 PM | #8 |
Cobra Viper
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Location: USA
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What is the point?
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07-17-2012, 08:55 PM | #9 |
Junkion Astronomer
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Location: Astro City
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I wasn't even aware of this. I haven't been on ebay in a while.
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07-17-2012, 09:18 PM | #10 |
Dirty Scalper
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Tampa, FL
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Other than having carded versions of 25th figures that never came carded, I don't see the point in doing this. Personally I don't think it looks good at all. I love those repro cardbacks but I use them for what they were intended for, recarding vintage figures. They display so much better in my opinion. I got these and others from Beggars Canyon Toys. They are really nice cards and bubbles.
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