Robocop 3 - Is this bad bod hitting yet?

[Grange Wallis]

I cancelled mine with SSC for a cheaper deal else where... Has anyone gotten their's from Sideshow yet - I thought it'd started shipping???

[Grange Wallis]

A simple yes or no would suffice

[bwayne]

I don't have either, but from the pictures I think the first version was better. The head sculpt looked a little more accurate. For some reason, the R3 version seemed odd.

[figuremasterles]

No idea yet myself gw!
I have one on order elsewhere too! :banghead

And his head is odd, but I have held one that belongs to a buddy, built it for him actually, and other than the head being a tad large scalewise, he looks GREAT! I was so messed up by seeing it, I ordered one.
SO, hang in there! It will be worth it!

[Mookeylama]

wait...i thought the head on the HT Robo 3 was supposed to look better than the earlier versions??? 1st version u couldn't even take off the helmet (well u could force it off) and had just a generic face underneath w/ no details of the wiring/mechanics,ect.

[bagelsncheesey]

A simple yes or no would suffice

no :monkey1

[bwayne]

Again, let me preface by saying I don't have this. The helmet is removable on the R3, I just prefer the way the first one looks. The R3 helmet seems to sit a little high for my liking.

[Natrix]

I saw one at my LCS today and I believe they get their Sideshow stuff direct from Sideshow.

[Darklord Dave]

Yep, got him last week. The helmet top and chin come off easily, but I can't tell if the sculpt looks like the guy that played him in 3. It certainly isn't Weller. The jet pack is very cool looking, although there are a couple of parts that need glueing in.

[Grange Wallis]

Hey DarkLord Dave... Two things: 1.) You have the figure in hand and you're an administrator of this site... So 2.) If your an Administrator, you'd have to be IT savvy and have a digital camera, no?... So where are your pictures??? :confused:

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

PS: I'm drunk! So what?... It's beautiful!:D

[figuremasterles]

grangewallis! :lol

Yeah Dave! Pics Mr. Mighty Bossman you! :D
Teasing us so with your descriptions.

I held my buddy's R3 fig a month ago, and it looked JUST like Weller to me. (then again, I plan to repaint mine...) Helm and all the surrounding materials off. In fact, that is what I plan to pose mine like, as I love that glued on face look to his head. Him exposed posing with the gun is my favorite image from the first movie.
As for the accessories, the pack and all, they are amazingly nicely done!
No use for 'em, other than to have them as all of Robo's accessories in hand. Nice to have.

[figuremasterles]

Grangewallis...to answer your query...
YES!
Dark Shadows just processed my Robo 3! He should be shipping asap!

[metaphorge]

With all the other stuff showing up lately I've had to postpone my purchase of this guy; hope I don't regret doing so. I can't wait to see pictures from you guys.

I also can't wait to see what you do to yours, Les.

[lcummins]

...If your an Administrator, you'd have to be IT savvy and have a digital camera, no?... So where are your pictures???...


Now that was just funny!!! :lol

[Grange Wallis]

Grangewallis...to answer your query...
YES!
Dark Shadows just processed my Robo 3! He should be shipping asap!

:chew Same as me! Hopefully have him Next Week!:chew

[figuremasterles]

Lets ROCK! :bunnydanc :bunnydanc :bunnydanc :bunnydanc :bunnydanc

[Mookeylama]

so we need some pics in here! oh and who has Robo3 the cheapest? $127.49 at Alterego but i gotta pay state tax lol.

[Grange Wallis]

So where are the pictures... I want to see pictures!

[figuremasterles]

Dude, the moment mine hits this week!!!! YOU BET I'll POST PICS! :bunnydanc

[IrishJedi]

Mine should be arriving today via UPS. :rock

I ordered it from AlterEgo.

[IrishJedi]

Nevermind. Just checked the tracking. UPS slacked off and it's still in the local sorting center (where it has been since SATURDAY)... Rescheduled for delivery tomorrow. Bastards. :rolleyes:

[Mookeylama]

Nevermind. Just checked the tracking. UPS slacked off and it's still in the local sorting center (where it has been since SATURDAY)... Rescheduled for delivery tomorrow. Bastards. :rolleyes:
GAH!:maul :monkey2

[IrishJedi]

UPS lied! He's here!!!! Pics in a sec!

:chew

[IrishJedi]

Okay, sorry in advance for the not-so-great pics. I literally just opened this thing up and snapped a few pics (with and w/out flash) VERY quickly. Don't really care about the Flight Pack itself yet, either. Sorry:

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_01.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_02.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_03.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_04.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_05.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_06.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_07.jpg

Enjoy. Gotta run... it's play & pose time! :rock

[Grange Wallis]

Atta'Boy! Let the flood of images begin!

[Mookeylama]

looks great! it seems as some others have stated, that his helmet does ride a lil higher than it should. sets taller than the 1st HT version. must be the newer headsculpt and electronic details that were added. wonder if i can smush miine down farther lol. don't imagine the head is soft vinyl?

[dekadentdave]

Man that face sculpt looks nothing like Peter Weller (or Robert Burke who played him in Robo 3). I can't wait to see Les do a repaint of it. Weller will always be Robo in my book.

[metaphorge]

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_01.jpg

http://www.irishjedi.com/pics/collecting/hottoys_robocop3_06.jpg
Awesome, can't wait to see what else you come up with.

I'm going to have to live vicariously through you guys for a bit. A decent price on a Hot Toys Batman Begins just came my way and bumped Murphy a bit further down on the acquisition list. Oh well, Hot Toys for Hot Toys seems to be a fair trade-off.

[galactiboy]

Hmmm... that headsulpt is a real trade-off. On the one hand its really cool they added all the detail for the remove, but it looks nothing like either actor.

Glad I've got the original, I think it looks a enough like Weller to not be distracting. And I don't have to have a box that says Robocop 3 :monkey3

[dekadentdave]

There's a Hero Head Weller sculpt (http://cgi.ebay.com/1-6-SCALE-CUSTOM-PETER-WELLER-ROBOCOP-HEAD_W0QQitemZ280123735311QQihZ018QQcategoryZ348QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem). Saw one on ebay. Looks much closer to Weller and would probably be a good substitute with a good Les repaint. I might just go that route instead of splurging for the Robo 3 figure since I already have Robo 1.

[galactiboy]

Thats not a bad sculpt Dave, I just wonder what happened with this one? It looks like a lot of the issue is in the funky jaw?

[dekadentdave]

The problem with the Hot Toys sculpt is that the cheeks look bloated and he looks like he's got half a can of Skoal tucked under his lower lip. Also the eyes look painted horribly. Yes folks, one of the few times I bag on my beloved Hot Toys.

[Grange Wallis]

I actually think this version's headsculpt has been given a "Ripley" paintjob... If you can look past the awesomely bad paint on the face you'll see an acturate Weller sculpt. Let's see what Les comes up with... He has after all given the best repaint of Ripley out there, thus far... IMO.

I should have this by Monday at the latest! Goodie!

[figuremasterles]

Thanks Grangewallis. I do love good old Ripley! Maybe that is all there is to it. I just love the character.

As for my Robo 3...ONE MORE DAY! My damn shipping says "delivery rescheduled!" ARRRGHGHHH! :banghead It was due today.
I think some guys in Atlanta are playing with it! Anyway, it should be here tomorrow.

Pics to follow. Of course. And a repaint is inevitable.

[IrishJedi]

As for my Robo 3...ONE MORE DAY! My damn shipping says "delivery rescheduled!" ARRRGHGHHH! :banghead It was due today. I think some guys in Atlanta are playing with it!

It wasn't me, I promise! :monkey3

[Mookeylama]

I actually think this version's headsculpt has been given a "Ripley" paintjob... If you can look past the awesomely bad paint on the face you'll see an acturate Weller sculpt. Let's see what Les comes up with... He has after all given the best repaint of Ripley out there, thus far... IMO.

I should have this by Monday at the latest! Goodie!

agreed. for the HT sculpt i can see Weller from quite a few angles but it looks almost caricatured. cartoonish. but i can see Weller a bit. that HH sculpt the Dave posted a link to looks more realistic, but i do think this Robo 3 Weller looks better than the generic sculpt on the Robo 1.

[Grange Wallis]

I should have this Bad-Boy either today of Monday at the latest apparently! Can wait...

I'll give him some hang time with SSC T-800 & T-1000 with a Predator looking over his Cyborg shoulder!


I already need new shelves... Damn expanding collection!

[figuremasterles]

Alright Grangewallis, HE SHOWED!:chew

Here's mine with a quickly repainted face. Not too much off from Peter Weller....but not dead on either. Close.

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo002.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo001.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo003.jpg

Glad to have him at all though. :D

[dekadentdave]

Looks good Les but something about the sculpt still bugs me. Would love to see a mod with the facial skin lifted over where it is fastened at the helmet.

[figuremasterles]

Yeah, there is a lot that bugs me about it. The head is overall too big, too tall, and too smooth, as Weller's face has all kinds of small details to it, but again, I'll take it over nothing.
If modified, it would have to accomodate the helmet segments though. A tougher than normal adaptation job. If you change the chin, you lose that part fitting just right. Tough job.
It does look better in normal lighting, with more realistic shadows.

When Hot Toys made this figure, if only the body was a bit larger overall. He was huge. That would make the head look smaller to the body and make him look much better. He had a smaller head than this. in a way, scalewise, it looks better helmet off, as that reduces things some.

Still...a very cool machined figure. I still recommend it to anyone.

[dekadentdave]

Wonder if that alternate sculpt (Frontline?) was sculpted to accomodate the helmet? If not then it would just be interchangeable to swap between helmet on/off versions.

[figuremasterles]

Here is a look at him as he should look...
http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/Robo002.jpg

More rounded than tall. More "details" in him. Skin issues I guess. But it makes the character.

[figuremasterles]

Wonder if that alternate sculpt (Frontline?) was sculpted to accomodate the helmet? If not then it would just be interchangeable to swap between helmet on/off versions.

That I could live with!

[galactiboy]

Wow, Les that does make a huge difference. But think the biggest issue that bugs me is the extra roll around the jawline. It just thows the whole thing out of whack... although possible more in photos than in person.

[figuremasterles]

Wow, Les that does make a huge difference. But think the biggest issue that bugs me is the extra roll around the jawline. It just thows the whole thing out of whack... although possible more in photos than in person.

I tried. It's a tough repaint. Even though it is simple.
I was put off by the smoothness. Maybe I should have gummed up the skin some. It needs a Darren pass. :D
But, that jaw is large. It looks ok in the helm gear. Just too wide.
Why can't they scale this stuff down right!?!?!?! SO CLOSE! No cigar.
Still...he looks mighty cool on my shelf.

With his big ole Robo head.
If it were bobbing a bit, picture would be complete. :lol

Still, I'd get one guys. He is cool. The accessories are amazing!

[dekadentdave]

That's what you need, Les! A Robo Bobblehead avatar! :lol

[Grange Wallis]

Nice Job Les - Get the air-brush out and thin out those cheeks... Can you put the helment on yet?

[Mookeylama]

great repaint Les!! it just seems they gave us too damn much sculpt! the forehead is too tall and chin too wide/long. still ur repaint is IMO, 100% better than the Robo 1 generic.

[Grange Wallis]

In hand and I love it... I think I am experiencing buyer remorse though... I wish I'd gotten the 1st Figure issue... The the color of the armour is better and the head is tighter and not as big looking... PS: I love the triple full-stop... In all my typing...

[Mookeylama]

hey was the HT Robo w/ laser arm more like version 1 or this newer version 3? i seem to recall it was basically Robo1 but w/ gun arm.

[figuremasterles]

Nice Job Les - Get the air-brush out and thin out those cheeks... Can you put the helment on yet?


Don't use an airbrush, but your thought is mine! :D
As for the helmet, it fits great. In fact, he looks great with it on.
I have settled down some from my initial response to my Robo, and he now seems to be kicking some serious butt on my shelf. I think, he rules! :rock
So, forget what I said. He looks too cool standing there.

I'll post another pic when I can. He's just to my right as I type, watching. Gun raised and ready. I think he's a keeper.
Now, if only I had gone after pre-battled ED. Dumb me. :monkey2

Oh well....
Clarence Boddiker and ^^^^ Jones will have to do.

[Grange Wallis]

Don't use an airbrush, but your thought is mine! :D
As for the helmet, it fits great. In fact, he looks great with it on.
I have settled down some from my initial response to my Robo, and he now seems to be kicking some serious butt on my shelf. I think, he rules! :rock
So, forget what I said. He looks too cool standing there.

I'll post another pic when I can. He's just to my right as I type, watching. Gun raised and ready. I think he's a keeper.
Now, if only I had gone after pre-battled ED. Dumb me. :monkey2

Oh well....
Clarence Boddiker and ^^^^ Jones will have to do.

I'm will you on this one Les... I love the figure! I love the springs on the calve pistions... That's great thinking on the design teams part! Love Hot Toys!
I also love how smooth and clean the armour is. I think I started to Blofield stroke it at one stage!

I'll take some pictures next week to show him off better!

Hey Les on an off note: How did you do the Superman Returns Heel lift?... I asked once in your Custom Forum, but I think I got lost in all the post with that one.

[figuremasterles]

I'm will you on this one Les... I love the figure! I love the springs on the calve pistions... That's great thinking on the design teams part! Love Hot Toys!
I also love how smooth and clean the armour is. I think I started to Blofield stroke it at one stage!

I'll take some pictures next week to show him off better!

Hey Les on an off note: How did you do the Superman Returns Heel lift?... I asked once in your Custom Forum, but I think I got lost in all the post with that one.

Oh lord! It's in here somewhere...You know who knows? Pjam! That dude can go right to it!
If I can find my detailed post, I will quote it here.

In the mean time, how's this?
Talk about your wild tag teams!!! :D

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/PredEld024.jpg

Robo rules! :rock

[figuremasterles]

I just scoped the whole Superman Returns thread, and my own. I just can't find that....so....

Here goes....

Needed: Boots/feet inside, needlenose pliers, long stick of chopstick, napkin/cloth/kleenex for stuffing, cup of microwaved, very hot water. Towels to dry off with.

Get the cup of hot water, you can use a coffee cup, and microwave it...

Then, assuming with the feet popped off the figure to work, and them still inside the boots no doubt, you, one foot at a time (the whole process, one foot at a time), dip the whole shebang down into the very hot water with some needle nosed pliers. Try to keep this to the outside of the boot.

After about a minute, pull it out, and dry it off quickly, then then reach in with the needlenose pliers, and pull/work out the foot out as carefully as you can by grabbing the post and pulling and working it out.

That done....

You can use folded cloth, napkin, whatever will fill out the inner base of the boot, using tongs or sticks, I used a chopstick, and mostly in the heel area, and pack it all down well. Then, you go through the whole heating thing again, only in reverse.

You then heat the boot again, trying not to dip it where the water gets inside for sure this time, and then, carefully, push the foot back down into the boot. You have to feed the toes down into the boot first, and around that corner, then push and cuss and pound on things, just don't break that post! And it eventually pushes into place.

The whole point is filling out the heels which don't the way the toy is made. But, it would in real life, so it will work.

Do this to both feet. Don't put the wrong foot in the wrong boot. Don't laugh. I did. :lol

Then, if you smoke, do so. :D You'll need it! (I don't, but you will need a rest after it all. It gets kind of nervewracking)

This will make your figure taller, and amazingly, in better proportions when standing.

Hope this helps.
Good luck!

[Grange Wallis]

Your the best... Thanks!

Btw Love your new Sig and that Predator is unbelieveible... Look like a labour of love or a habour of love went into that one! lthe facial hair looks incredible too!

[Mookeylama]

I'll post another pic when I can. He's just to my right as I type, watching. Gun raised and ready. I think he's a keeper.
Now, if only I had gone after pre-battled ED. Dumb me. :monkey2

Oh well....
Clarence Boddiker and ^^^^ Jones will have to do.

please give some more pics of Robo 3 Les. i'm going nuts trying to decide between 3 or an ealier version.

[figuremasterles]

please give some more pics of Robo 3 Les. i'm going nuts trying to decide between 3 or an ealier version.


Here you go, hope this is not too late...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo005.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo006.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo007.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo008.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo009.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo010.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/HTRobo011.jpg


I didn't change hands, or dig out the box and add the jetpack or gun arm because I am just not interested in that stuff now. It is VERY well made, and I like having them, but I got this for just plain ROBOCOP, (note the repainted tag on his base, no 3 there...)

Hope this gives you some more ideas of this version.

Only thing is, the photos don't capture the finish at all. He is AMAZINGLY well painted. Beautiful paint job. Every seam painted cleanly too. Perfect. No smears or mess anywhere. Plus, I got one without too much blue on it, so he looks more first movie than these can look. My buddy that got one months ago, his is very blue all over. Mine is about like movie one. The helmet is perfect. Just enough.
These photos actually bring out the blue that is there, more than it looks to the eye.

Also, in the first movie, he actually had purple highlights too, but they were very subtle, but that is not on this figure. The lighting occasionally makes it look like it's there though. Kinda cool.
I really like posing his head....double jointed neck allows for some very Robo poses...



Love this guy! :rock

[Mookeylama]

thank u very much Les! those really helped. my biggest complaint w/ 3 is that his helmet rides too darn high. shows some nose that it shouldn't, but the pros outweigh the cons. more accessories, a head that kinda looks like Weller (well moreso than robo 1) alowing for helmet off poses (gunshot too! missing on 1 sculpt). i think i'm going w/ 3!!
hey Les, do u think there'd be a way to dremel/thin out the inside of the helmet so that it would set lower on his head? don't wanna ruin it tho.

[figuremasterles]

thank u very much Les! those really helped. my biggest complaint w/ 3 is that his helmet rides too darn high. shows some nose that it shouldn't, but the pros outweigh the cons. more accessories, a head that kinda looks like Weller (well moreso than robo 1) alowing for helmet off poses (gunshot too! missing on 1 sculpt). i think i'm going w/ 3!!
hey Les, do u think there'd be a way to dremel/thin out the inside of the helmet so that it would set lower on his head? don't wanna ruin it tho.


Whew! I would be scared to do that dude! He has the chinguard, which you'd have to cut some off the tops, to allow for a lower helm setting, and they lock onto areas on his back helm area, then the helmet itself locks into place. If you dremel that all up to fit lower, it won't lock down. Might look chewed up inside, and not ever set still or centered. It does snap on. Might think about that.
From straight on, he looks fine to me. Nose doesn't show at all.
Food for thought.

[Xander]

Well, crap, I totally missed this thread!!! That figure looks awesome!!!!!!!! The headsculpt is kinda meh, and that jawline isn't too great, but obviously it's salvagable. I guess he'll become my next conquest. And luckily, he's all over ebay!:devil

[figuremasterles]

GIT YOU SOME!

It's only ROBO! :D Don't wait! Order now!
Look, he'll do. When you get one, and see his overall armor finish, you're gonna crap! He is amazing! The head is not that bad.

[crazypredator2]

I got my robocop 3 thursday, I think it's the best one of the 3 made by hot toys, i don't see anything wrong with it , he's part man.part machine, all cop, and he's super cool ! :D :D :D