is anyone else consistently (and severely) underwhelmed by the collections that RS constantly shows on its front page?

I had a similar thought to yours when I saw this guy's collection featured on the main page a few weeks ago...

Azad Firat's "collection"



I guess it must be hard to be a collector in Turkey... but hey - different strokes for different folks I guess.

You know, I was just thinking about what if the price was lower? How many of these would I buy? I think they're great ships, but they are huge and take up a lot of space, so even if they were at a lower price point, I don't think I could pick up more than I bought already. And frankly, I don't have room enough for the ones I have.

Yeah I agree.  Even if they were only $30, I would have still only bought one.  I know others here probably would have bought more though at a cheaper price...

As for the $40 price tag, in the end it doesn't really bother me.  Of course I wish they were cheaper (who doesn't), but I guess I kinda understand it.  I figure, to get the correct cockpit, it cost me $30 plus shipping from KB, so to pay another $40 to get the new wings, it just the price I have to pay I guess. 

Sure, I could be all noble and say I hate it, but in the end I'm a sucker who paid the asking price so I've really got no place to complain.  If I really hated the price, I would have had the courage to pass on it.   

a bit quiet nowadays.. any news when the TRU set will be released?? or any star wars kubrick gonna be released next? 

Hmmm... last I heard was 10-31 for Series 5 and then December for the next TRU Box set.  I haven't heard about them being delayed, so I think those are still the target dates.

Marc Denis, Col, G for the IceMuskies please.  On to Rob...

That's Col as in Columbus (Cls) and not Colorado (Col), correct? 

Woot, what a day for Daunte!

Only 233 yds with 3 INT, 2 Fumbles, 0 TD passes!   

 

The Moss-less era sure is off to a crappy start...

0-2 and Daunte = 155 yrds with 5 INT and 0 TD Passes (though he managed to finally run one in).

A ratio of 8 INT to 0 TD passes to start the year = 

Got a quick payment from Jesse for some loot I sent him.   

Thanks for the fast payment!

Jeff

In September?  How about some Rebel Pilots!

Time for my monthly update!  Again, simple head-swaps with minor painting to spiffy up the flightsuits, heads and helmets.  First up, the aliens:

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From L to R:

Gand Pilot - Simple as can be, Zuckuss head plus Biggs body.

Snivvian Pilot - Takeel Head (repainted) plus Jek Body (slightly repainted highlights)

Quarren Pilot - Vintage Squid head plus Biggs Body.  I also took the Squid hands off the vintage figure and added them to the Biggs body (I used metal pins so they are articulated), then painted them black to match the gloves. 


And of course, some humans:

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From L to R:

Pilot #1 - Jurassic Park Head, Biggs Body, Jek Helmet.  Hair was painted Black, Helmet a Nice Dark Green to contrast Wedge's Olive Green paint scheme.

Pilot #2 - CW Jedi Head, Biggs Body, Luke Helmet.  I gave this guy a brown drywash to hiighlight his hair a bit, then gave the helmet a quick royal blue paint job.

Pilot #3 - Mace Head,  CS Wedge Body, CS Wedge Helmet.  Added some new eyebrows and a goatee to the Mace head and now he looks a LOT like Capt. Sisko (DS9)!  Also added a nice Dk Blue paint job to the helmet.


Once again, simple customs can be fun!  It's not intricate detail/sculpy work, but it's a quick way to build up my Rebel Pilot squad!  Hope you enjoy them as much as I did making them!