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Original Trilogy Collection / Re: Best Stormtrooper ????
« on: May 13, 2005, 11:44 PM »
I agree with everybody that the VOTC Stormie is the best ever.  The onlyl thing that I think could improve it would be ball-jointed hips like the AT-TE Gunner, but as it is now, the VOTC Stormtrooper is my favorite Star Wars figure ever (nostalgia not being a factor  ;) )
I actually picked up a VOTC Stormtrooper at my TRU this week during a toy-run.  TRU is the only place that seems to still be getting shipments of the VOTC figures in (a couple of weeks ago my TRU was fully stocked with the ROTJ shipment). 

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I have a couple of questions about your Clone Wars Armored Saesee Tinn...
Are there any good reference pics of him? (especially the mask)
Are you going to do a removable mask for him, if so, how?
...obviously I'm planning on making one.... ;)

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Newbies / Re: Hey all, newb here
« on: May 13, 2005, 04:53 PM »
I'm sure you guys report your finds at NJSWCC's site, but we've also got a pretty decent New Jersey finds thread here too, that I'm sure our NJ guys would love to hear from you both in...  ;)

Will do!
Are these boards viewable by guests or just members?

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Newbies / Re: Hey all, newb here
« on: May 13, 2005, 03:25 PM »
Thanks again guys,
Hey Jim, fancy seeing you here  ;) :P

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: Gregorbian's Customs
« on: May 13, 2005, 03:25 PM »
The more I look the more I REALLY like that Gregorbian squad. I may have to add a few of that legion to my Clone ranks.  ;D

-DD
Haha, go for it!  ;D

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Newbies / Re: Hey all, newb here
« on: May 13, 2005, 11:33 AM »
Thanks for the warm welcome everybody!  It kinda sucks being a newb again, but what can ya do ? :P
I've noticed a lot of cross-over between Jawas, BHC, and JediDefenders.  I like it!  ;D

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: Gregorbian's Customs
« on: May 13, 2005, 11:28 AM »
Thanks for the welcome and the comments!  ;D
I really appreciate the constructive criticisms Darth Delicious, thanks for those!
For Commander Cody - I didn't notice that armband or the rank badge until you mentioned it, so I guess I have to touch up the figure a bit.  I was going to sand down the shoulder antennae to make it more accurate, but so far I haven't found a really good reference pic other than what other people have done on eBay and such.

I will definitely clean up the Commander Bly chest paint, I forgot about until you mentioned it :-[

For the paints, I use Games Workshop brand paint (www.gamesworkshop.com).  These guys make the LOTR miniatures game as well as Warhammer miniatures.  Their paints are excellent quality and mix very well.  To get Commander Bly's paints, I mixed some Sunburst Yellow with a touch of Blood Red.  It seemed to be the closest that I could match it to the reference pics.

I am going to retake a lot of my customs pics because most of them were taken with a cheap digital camera that I got for free (with digital cameras, free = garbage).  I made the Tarfful out of pure rage because I hated that he didn't have the Sneak Preview Wookie Warrior level of articulation.  I just threw the He-Man armor on so he wasn't "naked"  :P

The General Grievous Bodyguard's knees were indeed Stikfas ball-joints.  I used the upper-arm piece and it was fairly simple.  I cut out the knee portions of the figure, took the upper-arm stikfas piece and cut it in half.  Then I sanded it down with my dremel until it looked like it would look good for a knee.  Then I glued the pieces in place and painted.
I'm going to try the Stikfas ball-joint technique to make a better-articulated General Grievous (I saw one on eBay a few weeks ago that looked really good). 

The Obi-Wan in Clone Armor retained his head articulation (I cut off the neck peg and replaced it with a small screw that I glued in Obi-Wan's head).  If you're going to make one, I recommend using a bootleg ep. II Clonetrooper helmet (I like these helmets because they're a little bigger than the normal Clone Trooper helmets and I think they are a little more accurate in terms of proportions)...

I guess you can tell that I like to keep my clones "clean"  ;)

Again, thanks for your comments and warm welcome!

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Modern Classifieds / Gregorbian's List
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:55 AM »
Here is my Wanted List, let me know if you have any of these (they can be loose or carded, but I'm an opener so either way is fine):


I need the following to complete my Vintage Loose Collection:

 - EV-9D9
 - Blue Snaggletooth
 - Carbonite for Han in Carbonite
 - Yak Face
 - R2-D2 Pop Up Lightsaber - Need Lightsaber

ROTS

- Commander Bly - Pending
- Commander Gree - Pending
- R4-P17

Gentle Giant:

- Boba Fett Mini Bust
- Clone Trooper Mini Bust (any version)

Kubricks:
- Halo 2 Master Chief figure (X-Box Japan exclusive)

For Customs:

I am also looking for the following for some custom figures:

- CW Deluxe Clone (just need the helmet and the head, but will take the whole figure)
- Admiral Ozzel (just need the head, but will take the whole figure)

12" Figures - MIB or Loose and Complete is fine
- 12" Scout Trooper - Pending
- 12" AOTC Clone Trooper
- 12" Collectors' Series Boba Fett (electronic or basic version) - ONLY NEED BOOTS.  The condition of the figure does not matter as long as the boots are intact and clean. 

Thanks for looking!

I have lots to trade, just ask!
Some notables:
ROTS Unleashed Sidious vs. Yoda
ROTS Unleashed Darth Vader
some other stuff, just ask!  ;D

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Modern Trading / Gregorbian's Wanted List
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:39 AM »
I have numerous positive feedbacks on GalacticHunter.com, TheJawa.com, and NJSWCC, as well as eBay (my name for all is Gregorbian).  I can supply links to my feedback ratings if you need it, just ask! ;D
Anyway....
Here is my Wanted List, let me know if you have any of these (they can be loose or carded, but I'm an opener so either way is fine):

New Figures:
 - Obi Wan Kenobi Starfighter Pilot (Saga) - really just need the cloak
 - Droid Figures (Death Star Droid, K-3PO, etc)
 - Super-Articulated Clone Troopers (Entertainment Earth figures are fine)
 
 - Vintage Death Star Droid
 

I need the following to complete my Vintage Loose Collection:

 - Imperial Dignitary eBayed
- Amanaman eBayed
 - Luke in Stormtrooper Disguise
 - EV-9D9
 - Blue Snaggletooth
 - Carbonite for Han in Carbonite
 - Yak Face
 - R2-D2 Pop Up Lightsaber

ROTS
 - #49 Commander Bacara

Gentle Giant:
- Boba Fett Mini Bust

TRADE
I don't have a lot that I can think of off of the top of my head, but here goes:
ROTS
- #23 Red Royal Guard - KB price tag
- #23 Blue Royal Guard - has slight bend in card


I have some more stuff, but ^ that's a start....

Thanks, let me know what you have!
Greg
e-mail: gregorbian@yahoo.com

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Customizing Tips and Tricks / Re: new custom fodder - bust ups?
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:35 AM »
I've done 1 custom with a bust-up so far, and that was my Gand Jedi.  The Zuckuss head/hands fit perfectly on the ROTS Kit Fisto body.  I think the Bossk works well also, but I haven't tried it.
I was really excited about making a bunch of custom Mandalorians with the Bust-Ups Boba/Jango Fetts, but they seem to be underscaled (especially when put next to the Series 2 Stormtrooper) :-[ 
The Han Solo and Luke heads are a little too big, in my opinion.
The Stormtrooper works well (the helmet of the bust-up is slightly larger than the VOTC helmet, so it works well if you're going to hollow out and put a head inside). 
I can't wait for the ROTS Clones bust-ups!

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: Speaking of classy belts...
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:22 AM »


I love that!  I was thinking about trying to make this guy as well, but I wasn't sure how to do a helmet (I wanted to make a removable helmet, but I wasn't sure what to use as a base.  Any ideas?

Anyway, I love your customs, especially the various clones!  I look forward to seeing some more as well as the finished Saesee! ;D

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: Dimetrodons Customs Area
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:16 AM »
Nice paintjobs!
I like the miniatures, great job on those!  I used to paint Warhammer miniatures so I know how hard it is to paint things that are that small and detailed ;D

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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: Gregorbian's Customs
« on: May 13, 2005, 02:13 AM »
Downed Gunship Diorama:
I made this out of foamcore, it's close enough to 1:1 scale, but I took a lot of liberties and it doesn't have as much detail as the real gunship.









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Hey guys, you've got a really great customs community here.  I hope I can contribute!

Here are a few of mine (I have to retake several of the pictures, but I'll post the "clearer" pictures for now) :-\
I hope you like 'em, I'm always open for suggestions/comments/questions, so let 'er rip! ;D

Commander Cody:


Commander Bly:


Commander "Gorb":  ;)


Commander Gorb's Squad:


Custom 12" Green Clone Trooper:


SA Tarfful (Tarfful: 1  Commander Bly: 0):


General Grievous' Bodyguard w/articulated knees:


Gand Jedi:


ARC Trooper (I'm going to repaint his kama black):


General Kenobi:


General Kenobi 2:


General Kenobi 3:



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Star Wars Action Figures / Re: coeli's new Styrene AT-TE!
« on: May 13, 2005, 01:56 AM »
That is beyond amazing :o
wow...wow

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