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05-24-2009, 09:06 PM | #1 |
Movie Riffer
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Minnesota, aka Land of 10,000 Lakes
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Okay. Not sure if this belongs in customs or not, but...
I bought a near mint version of the 1983 G.I.Joe Headquarters a while back and was wondering if anyone knows of anyway to update it/has done so themselves. Like new stickers would be nice that look more like modern computer stuff and all that instead of the classic versions with bits from the G.I.Joe comic on it and stuff. I'm just thinking that while it's still nice in this day and age, an update would help too. Also, any advice on how to maybe fix warped parts? The two parts in front that have the big gun and stairs never seem to connect together, creating a gap between the two. Thanks to any whom can help and stuff. |
05-25-2009, 10:09 AM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Livonia Michigan
Posts: 562
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I have an HQ that the front wall warped as weel and I cut the tabs off clued it together and held it with clamps until it dried then clued it to the base its a permanant fix but it looks great.
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05-25-2009, 10:17 AM | #3 |
Cobra Blue Shirt
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Wakefield, RI
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I was thinking the same thing, that it needs to be updated. I can photoshop some some new screens and post them here when I have free time. I am in the middle of moving today, so it will probably be the end of the week.
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05-26-2009, 04:10 AM | #4 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Philippines
Posts: 181
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Its interesting that you posted this as I was just working out some concepts at the request of a friend who has the same intention as yours.
Yes, the easiest and most obvious thing would most likely be to update the stickers on the instrumentation panels. Personally, as much as I love the orig joe HQ playset, by today's standards, I find it more to be only a portion of what a real hq playset would look like. the control room is extremely small, very few command chairs, no battlefield holographic display table, etc. I'm actually considering creating an actual control room that "connects" to the hq playset. just thought i'd put forward some thoughts as it might inspire you. If ever I do get around to implementing my concept, I'll let you know. hope this helps. |
05-26-2009, 04:17 AM | #5 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Mississippi
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Cobra Stickers has some cool battle damage stickers. Some bullet holes or rocket impacts on the front would be a nice addition.
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05-26-2009, 05:05 AM | #6 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Selkirk, NY
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...I thought about building DOWNWARD..and make sumthin like the PITT (comic version, not awful movie version)...
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05-26-2009, 05:36 AM | #7 |
Crimson lady of the Guard
Join Date: Sep 2008
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I am still looking for a ARAH HQ. One day I will find one.
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05-26-2009, 11:06 AM | #8 |
Iron Grenadier
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: VA
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i like the idea of a more updated hq....it just makes it more interesting.
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05-26-2009, 12:11 PM | #9 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Columbus, OH!
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I'm working on this project right now. I am about a week away from making new decals to reflect the ARAH look and feel.
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05-27-2009, 10:56 AM | #10 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: May 2008
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Dont know if you ever saw my original post on my summer garage sale finds, but I scored one in the box (opened and played with, but in EXCELLENT condition with 3 sets of instructions for some reason) along with a bunch of figs and a couple vehicles...all was REALLY cheap....always check garage sales...
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