Dragon's 1/6 scale Astronauts

[Maglor]

Has anyone made a decent 1/6 scale Astronaut action figure?

I am a bit of a fan of the Apollo missions.


My father in law is a moon hoax conspiracy theorist and I would love to have a little Neal Armstrong figure to stick it to him next time he comes over! :nana:

[Jay1138]

Haha -that's awesome!

Armstrong would be a sweet figure. I'd love a figure of Tom Hanks as Jim Lovell from Apollo 13.

[Indiana Fett]

Dragon, Buck and Buzz. A few years old now, but still really good 1/6 Apollo astronaut figures. You can usually find them on Ebay for around $200 +/-

http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/73077%20page4.htm

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_101802b.htm

http://apollomaniacs.web.infoseek.co.jp/apollo/model/apollo10.jpg

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_buck_3.jpg

[minivader]

hasbro also made one for the gijoe line.

[GrayWolf87]

My father in law is a moon hoax conspiracy theorist and I would love to have a little Neal Armstrong figure to stick it to him next time he comes over! :nana:

You may fuel his conspiracies, inspiring him to come up with a new one: That the moon landing was all stop motion with puppets!!!

[Maglor]

:lol :lol :lol

[Darthrazz]

Has anyone made a decent 1/6 scale Astronaut action figure?

I am a bit of a fan of the Apollo missions.


My father in law is a moon hoax conspiracy theorist and I would love to have a little Neal Armstrong figure to stick it to him next time he comes over! :nana:

Tell your father-in-law I was lucky enough to meet Buzz Aldrin and speak to him. These guys are the real deal, no hoax.

[Maglor]

Dragon, Buck and Buzz. A few years old now, but still really good 1/6 Apollo astronaut figures. You can usually find them on Ebay for around $200 +/-

http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/73077%20page4.htm

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_101802b.htm

http://apollomaniacs.web.infoseek.co.jp/apollo/model/apollo10.jpg

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_buck_3.jpg

Thanks for that! At the original $70 I would buy this in a heartbeat, but $200 plus is a bit much. :ohbfrank:




Tell your father-in-law I was lucky enough to meet Buzz Aldrin and speak to him. These guys are the real deal, no hoax.


To bad your in on the conspiracy! :lecture

[Cryoguns]

I bought the Dragon "Buck" about a year or two ago after touring Kennedy Space Center. Really awesome figure and would love to see Dragon re-release them.

[Shanester]

The Dragon Buck is awesome. I have one and love it. The detail is great.

[DCfan]

Hot Toys really needs to do a Neil Armstrong figure. The Dragon is good, but just slightly shapeless.

[Darklord Dave]

Still my favorite figures that Dragon has ever done. And if released today they would probably be $200 figures.

[Maglor]

^^^^^

Interesting...

So it is pretty much on par with say - Hot Toys?


If so, I may have to re-assess...

[Batty]

Still my favorite figures that Dragon has ever done. And if released today they would probably be $200 figures.

I like how MC says in his review this is overpriced at $70. Times have changed.

[Darklord Dave]

I haven't examined them in a while, but my recollection is that the outfits are about as good as it gets. The body and sculpts are not HT standards at all and are rather generic.

[Batty]

Just from those photos, I wish I'd bought one for $70. The suits look incredible.

[yodasan]

In person the suit does look great. I think I got mine about a year
ago for ~150.

[yodasan]

I cannot help but be reminded of the phantom 2001 astronaut figures...

:ohbfrank:
:slap
:gah:

[Jediguy]

i got both of them and they are really amazing figures

[wookster]

I also have both the Dragon Buzz and Buck figures, they're still two of my all time faves. I used Buck in these reviews as background fodder-

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_123107b.htm

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_091908b.htm

[Jediguy]

only problem is that due to age some of them have started to yellow. And the grey skull caps tend to turn red

[DCfan]

I haven't examined them in a while, but my recollection is that the outfits are about as good as it gets. The body and sculpts are not HT standards at all and are rather generic.

Eh, I'm picky picky when it comes to the shape an outfit has, they're a smidgen too puffy for me - but still superb figures worth buying even at today's prices.

[Cryoguns]

only problem is that due to age some of them have started to yellow. And the grey skull caps tend to turn red

Yeah, mine's got the pink Snoopy cap issue. No yellowing though.

Overall a great figure for DML. The boots could have been better, but everything else was nicely done.

[wookster]

Have to admit I didn't notice the yellowing till I looked at the boxed ones I kept. It's not something you notice till you put them side by side.
That said when I visited the the Science Museum a few months back the actual NASA EVA's had gone pretty yellow, so at least it's authentic!

[galactiboy]

One of the figures on my list of must haves... never seem to find a good price though :monkey2

[Ursus3978]

I love this figure. Just amazing detail.
I replaced the Dragon skull cap with the Hasbro one because the Hasbro one has the little microphones attached and looks better.

-Ray

[FlyAndFight]

Fantastic figure(s) and ditto on the "slight" yellowing. I had a Buck displayed for some time and then took out a Buzz to display next to him and then noticed Buck's slight yellowing compared to the minty fresh Buzz. No problem with the Snoopy cap, though.

I've got a second Buzz waiting for the Alan Shepard Apollo 14 update set from EVA Models.

[sparkstron73]

Dragon, Buck and Buzz. A few years old now, but still really good 1/6 Apollo astronaut figures. You can usually find them on Ebay for around $200 +/-

http://www.dragonmodelsltd.com/html/73077%20page4.htm

http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_101802b.htm

http://apollomaniacs.web.infoseek.co.jp/apollo/model/apollo10.jpg

http://www.mwctoys.com/images/review_buck_3.jpg

Don't wanna go off topic but has anyone ever made a ripley in a spacesuit from the end of alien from one of these or are they gunna release it through hot toys?

[Indiana Fett]

Don't wanna go off topic but has anyone ever made a ripley in a spacesuit from the end of alien from one of these or are they gunna release it through hot toys?

I was always hoping that Ripley in the white spacesuit and Lambert in the blue spacesuit would follow Dallas and Kane. Perhaps it's still a possibility since they just released the Big-Chap, but I've seen a lot of Dallas and Kane on mark-down, so I'm guessing they didn't sell as well as had hoped, so Rip and Lambert may not happen...

Guess we'll have to wait and see...

[sparkstron73]

I was always hoping that Ripley in the white spacesuit and Lambert in the blue spacesuit would follow Dallas and Kane. Perhaps it's still a possibility since they just released the Big-Chap, but I've seen a lot of Dallas and Kane on mark-down, so I'm guessing they didn't sell as well as had hoped, so Rip and Lambert may not happen...

Guess we'll have to wait and see...

Oh well I am after a dallas and maybe a kane even though he looks nothing like john hurt in the film,wtf is the moustasche all about?

So maybe I'll get them cheap lol.

Ripley in spacesuit would be the nuts though.

[arnax161]

I wish I had bought one as well. The DML Apollo Astronauts rock!!!

[wookster]

I just remembered I posted some extra pics in this old thread-

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=44651

[Maglor]

^^^^^


Oooh, thanks for that! :)



I have two Buzz's and a Buck still some of my favourites. I also have the old BBi U2 pilot, I said in his review which was 4 years ago that it's unbelievable that no one else has picked up the reigns and done more Astronauts...

Seems like all the pics I have seen have been the "Buck" figure? What does "Buzz" look like? Or am I missing something?

[Q]

My buddy just got a GI JOE Buzz Aldrin in Astronaut suit... Looks good!

[Calcifer]

Ali talks to buzz about the conspiracy lol
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[Maglor]

:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl
"Does the moon really exist?"

"...my man Buzz Lightyear here!"
:rotfl :rotfl :rotfl :rotfl

[creecher]

^^^^^
Oooh, thanks for that! :)

Seems like all the pics I have seen have been the "Buck" figure? What does "Buzz" look like? Or am I missing something?
You must have missed my post
Dragon did the Buzz Aldrin and another space suited figure that wasn't much different other than in name.
Here's a couple of pics. You'll see they both look similar and neither really looks like Buzz Aldrin.
BUZZ
http://i48.tinypic.com/212x0kj.jpghttp://i49.tinypic.com/9azeit.jpg

BUCK
http://i48.tinypic.com/iqvs6d.jpg

[wookster]

As Creech said, the sculpts aren't too strong. But there again it was all about the EVA's and the detail. The main diff was that Buck (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_101802b.htm) came with the moon base and flag while Buzz just got the cine-camera

[screamingmetal]

I love my Buzz and Buck astronauts but they're far surpassed by the U2/SR-71/Space Shuttle Bob Chapman Pilot figure by Blue Box. Awesome figure for only $30!

I really wish someone would do more astronaut/cosmonaut suits. The Mercury Astronauts are really underrepresented.

[wookster]

I love my Buzz and Buck astronauts but they're far surpassed by the U2/SR-71/Space Shuttle Bob Chapman Pilot figure by Blue Box. Awesome figure for only $30!

I really wish someone would do more astronaut/cosmonaut suits. The Mercury Astronauts are really underrepresented.

I have to agree, I revieed the U2 Pilot here (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_120104b.htm), slightly different kettle of fish, but it was even more detailed than the Dragon NASA figs.

[screamingmetal]

I have to agree, I revieed the U2 Pilot here (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_120104b.htm), slightly different kettle of fish, but it was even more detailed than the Dragon NASA figs.

Yeah it's not EVA and a little different then the early shuttle suits but It's close enough for me.

By the way, the pictures in your U2 Pilot review aren't working for me.

[wookster]

Yeah it's a little different then the early shuttle suits but It's close enough for me.

By the way, the pictures in your U2 Pilot review aren't working for me.

Same here, I'll see if Mike can fix it.

[buzzybean]

Those are boss.

I have the Buzz GI Joe.

BB

[Maglor]

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146


$144.99 free shipping. :woo

[galactiboy]

I've never heard of this retailer before... any idea if they are reliable? that is a killer price :lecture

[Batty]

Wow! That's nice.

[galactiboy]

Yeah, kind of nice that the updated re-release is selling for less than the originals were fetching a year ago.

No moon base, but I can live w/o that feature.

[Batty]

I'm seriously considering this. Anyone here have the original? What do they think of it?

[galactiboy]

The original is supposed to be pretty kickass... BTW, Cotswold has him in for $137... probably be a few bucks more with shipping than $145 but I know they are reliable.

[SpaceCrawler]

I'm seriously considering this. Anyone here have the original? What do they think of it?

I have one of the two original Dragon astronauts that came out years ago. They are very nicely done.

Sean

[Batty]

Hmm... decisions, decisions.

[Lejuan]

I'm seriously considering this. Anyone here have the original? What do they think of it?

I've read plenty of positive comments about the earlier releases, and how well they hold up over time in terms of detail. Prone to yellowing though (but so were the 1:1 suits). This release comes without the moon platform, but most people seem to agree that the base was poorly done so no great loss. We also get a camera and a headsculpt of someone who could be Neil Armstrong if the lights are low enough and you squint your eyes a bit (when I get mine I'll be posing him with the visor down).

I'm no flight buff, but I am getting into fleshing out a shelf of historically significant figures, so this is a no-brainer for me :)

[wookster]

I'm seriously considering this. Anyone here have the original? What do they think of it?

You wont regret it, I have 3 but I'm still thinking of getting this one as well. Considering it's basically a re-release of the same outfit that came out about ten years ago it's still spot on and easily as good as contemporary high end stuff.

[galactiboy]

So anyone know if Flying Mule is a reliable seller?

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Get it while you can.


http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6134/6022617487_728f3f451c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/6022617487/)
Radiation flux (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/6022617487/) by Alice Adrenochrome (http://www.flickr.com/people/62692054@N02/), on Flickr

[Cyborg]

Whoa, excellent idea. And that pic of the actual 1/6 astronaut is amazing. I love that it comes with the full suit.

I definitely and going to look into incorporating something like this into my collection.

I think the main problem we face is that we cannot name an astronaut that has flown within the past 40, 50 years, ok besides Clint Eastwood in Space Cowboys...

Hmm, not to go off subject, but, Clint Eastwood DX series? I would looooooove to get my hands on a Dirty Harry 1/6 with the Magnum included, no ____. LOL
:hi5:

[Maglor]

I've never heard of this retailer before... any idea if they are reliable? that is a killer price :lecture

So anyone know if Flying Mule is a reliable seller?


I dunno. I ordered so I'll keep you all posted. :pray:

[devilof76]

I'm on the verge of cancelling Batman for this...

[comiclover47]

I'm on the verge of cancelling Batman for this...

:rotfl:clap:goodpost:

[Lejuan]

Just been processed by BBTS, but I think I'll wait until Cap, Sparrow and/or Indy is ready before I push the POL button. This figure is $144 at BBTS, but as others have said can be had for a few bucks less from other stores. If it wasn't such a full Q3/Q4 I would've bought two, I've been wanting one of these since I started collecting 1/6 around 18 months ago.

[D'oh!]

Oh, sure, the modern figures are better made and have more details, but you just can't beat vintage GI Joe for sheer fun:

302 Found

[DeadLeaves]

Just been processed by BBTS, but I think I'll wait until Cap, Sparrow and/or Indy is ready before I push the POL button. This figure is $144 at BBTS, but as others have said can be had for a few bucks less from other stores. If it wasn't such a full Q3/Q4 I would've bought two, I've been wanting one of these since I started collecting 1/6 around 18 months ago.

I just pushed that POL button, so when he turns up with Tony it'll be a great dolly day! :hi5:

[Maglor]

I'm on the verge of cancelling Batman for this...

http://www.myfacewhen.net/uploads/954-not-sure-if-serious.jpg




Just been processed by BBTS, but I think I'll wait until Cap, Sparrow and/or Indy is ready before I push the POL button. This figure is $144 at BBTS, but as others have said can be had for a few bucks less from other stores. If it wasn't such a full Q3/Q4 I would've bought two, I've been wanting one of these since I started collecting 1/6 around 18 months ago.

:doh Didn't realize BBTS had this.


Really hope "flying mule" comes through for me. :pray:

[devilof76]

Cancelled Batman. :wave

If I have the money after I pick up the AH! Harley and Ivy statues, I'll get it.

[Maglor]

Wow, you were serious. :monkey1

[devilof76]

Contrary to popular belief, I don't say things just to hear myself speak. :wink1:

[Maglor]

:duff



So you decided to go with a real life hero > comic book hero?

[devilof76]

Well, the two hotass villains still have priority, but ultimately, yes. I thought the money would be better spent in this direction. The moon landing was one of the greatest moments in human history. Batman Begins was a great movie, but it wasn't that great, and I already have two awesome representations of him from that film. When I expand my high-end Batman collection, silver screen will not be the direction I go.

:duff

I thought you'd appreciate that. :duff

[Maglor]

Got shipping conformation from Flying Mule! :rock

$144.99 shipped from them vs. $168.33 shipped from BBTS is a decent savings. Now I just hope he comes in good condition. :pray:



Here's the link again: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146

[Batty]

Got shipping conformation from Flying Mule! :rock

$144.99 shipped from them vs. $168.33 shipped from BBTS is a decent savings. Now I just hope he comes in good condition. :pray:



Here's the link again: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146

Did you get this yet?

[MwNN]

Thanks for the link!
I've been looking for this figure!

[Maglor]

Did you get this yet?

Nope. But according to my tracking info it's in my state and I should have it Monday. :)

[Batty]

Nope. But according to my tracking info it's in my state and I should have it Monday. :)

Cool. I'm still on the fence about ordering from them.

[Maglor]

I'll keep you posted on Monday. :peace

[Maglor]

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Highly recommended: http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146

[Batty]

Awesome! What do you think of it?

[Devil_666]

Tell your father-in-law I was lucky enough to meet Buzz Aldrin and speak to him. These guys are the real deal, no hoax.

I talked to a homeless guy today that said he was God, real deal? Actually I should be honest, he didn't talk to me. I kinda just overheard him talking to his shoe. But my point still stands.

[Batty]

Buzz Aldrin punch - YouTube

[Jiminydog]

Malgor, I have the older one -- Buck, whatever it was called. The box-shaped chest piece has come loose and I can't figure out how it attaches, any chance you could post a description or even a photo? thanks much.

[devilof76]

I hope this is still around in a week.

Does it come with the coffee mug?

[DeadLeaves]

Should be around for a few more weeks, launch window may be a few months.

But, don't snooze if you really want one. :lecture Last version is pretty hard to find.

Big N O to the mug, Houston. :/

[devilof76]

I thought it was strange that it was in the picture.

Since I don't have anything to worry about until Superman shows up, I'm on it. Need to find a good 1:6 flag too.

[DeadLeaves]

Where are you seeing the mug? Now that you mention it, I want one. :lol

[Maglor]

Awesome! What do you think of it?

Put it this way. He's got "The Right Stuff". :cool:



Buzz Aldrin punch - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZOo6aHSY8hU)

:clap Love that video. :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock


Bart Sibrel disgusts me.

[Maglor]

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[Maglor]

Malgor, I have the older one -- Buck, whatever it was called. The box-shaped chest piece has come loose and I can't figure out how it attaches, any chance you could post a description or even a photo? thanks much.

I don't know if the above pics will help, but I haven't tried assembling the suit yet. And no instructions, so it should be interesting...



Where are you seeing the mug? Now that you mention it, I want one. :lol

Yeah, I never saw a mug anywhere. :dunno

[devilof76]

The hardware on the suit is ____ing awesome.

Where are you seeing the mug? Now that you mention it, I want one. :lol

The picture with all of the accessories. 4th from the left.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146

[Maglor]

Oh, the "Flying Mule" mug? :lol


Nope. But I have enough coffee mugs already. :)

[DeadLeaves]

ah, ok. I was thinking you were talkin about a 1/6 NASA emblem mug...

Nice pics Maglor! This guy can't get here soon enough!

[galactiboy]

Damn, that is awesome looking! I'll be placing an order with Flying Mule as well :rock

[Devil_666]

The picture with all of the accessories. 4th from the left.

http://www.flyingmule.com/products/DM-73146

Looks like that's their "apple" ala SSC for size reference. :lol

[Batty]

Great pics, Maglor. Thanks! I just placed my order. :rock

[FLOSI]

Damn! This figure looks sweet!

[pixletwin]

This would be a cool figure to pose with Big Chief's 11th Doctor Who figure. :lecture

[devilof76]

Looks like that's their "apple" ala SSC for size reference. :lol

It works. And I'm kinda relieved. Who the hell needs another coffee mug? (Unless it's orange and says Spooktacular on it.)

[Maglor]

Damn, that is awesome looking! I'll be placing an order with Flying Mule as well :rock

Great pics, Maglor. Thanks! I just placed my order. :rock

:hi5: :rock :rock :rock



Now I just hope I can figure out how to get all his gear on. All these hoses are confusing! :panic:

[Maglor]

Good news, bad news:

Good news. I got the little cap on, and it looks/fits great.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150078.jpg



Bad news. Although the hoses were pretty straight-forward, I haven't got a clue how to attach the backpack to his back. There are no fasteners on his back at all that I can see.

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150077.jpg




Is my figure missing something? :huh

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thanks for the tip about "The Flying Mule." My order arrived quickly (9 days).

Here is a simple "just out of the box" photo.

[CelticPredator]

Amazon.com: GI Joe 35 Anniversary Classic Collection BUZZ ALDRIN 12" Action Figure (1999 Hasbro): Toys & Games

Had him as a kid. He used to fight Aliens and Predators and ____ until he broke.

Cool *** toy. :D

[Maglor]

Is my figure missing something? :huh

False alarm guys. :o

I was a little thrown by this post:

Malgor, I have the older one -- Buck, whatever it was called. The box-shaped chest piece has come loose and I can't figure out how it attaches, any chance you could post a description or even a photo? thanks much.

The old figures must be different, because this makes it sound like the box on the front can come off while leaving the backpack on.


On the new figure it's the box in front that holds the backpack on.

The box in front has what I thought at first were hoses. But they are in fact, straps. They have little hooks on the end. You criss cross these straps over his chest and they attach to little loops on the front of the backpack, which holds it snugly in place.


Here's a quick update shot:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150080.jpg


I still need to get the boots on (which will require heating them up). Also, I don't have the inner helmet on in this pic. I can't figure out how to get it to stay in place. My next "chicken little" post will be about that. :lol

[Maglor]

Huston, we are go.



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That's just a teaser for now.

Many more pics will come. :)

[DFanatic]

I discovered this thread to late. Monkey Depot (http://www.monkeydepot.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=BD1200)has it for $130.

[Maglor]

I see $139.99

Do they charge for shipping?

[Batty]

Yes, they charge shipping. It would have been $151 for me. Still not bad, but better to go with Flying Mule.

[Buttmunch]

I can't help but think Seb could make a killer Mr. Freeze with this :drool

[Maglor]

Not futzed well enough for close scrutiny yet, but here's how I have him displayed at the moment:


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I think I'll pretty much stick with the basic pose idea, but once I get him futzed to perfection I'll do another showcase.


Really love this figure. :)

[Batty]

It looks great! Nice to see pics with the visor up too.

[Maglor]

I don't know if it's "accurate" to have the visor up with the camera on, but the head-sculpt is so good and the fabric cap is so cool, I just want them visible.

The visor was to keep them from being blinded by the sun?

Did they have the visors up while moon-walking at all?

[Maglor]

Camera on, visor up! :yess:

http://www.collectspace.com/images/news-060909b.jpg

Andrew Chaikin: Neil Armstrong and "Voices from the Moon" - YouTube



"I could see that Armstrong had raised his outer visor, the gold visor that normally obscures an astronaut's face from view, and that was something that always stayed with me as something that was very cool," said Chaikin. "So, when I got into 'Voices from the Moon' and I wanted to make use of the best mission photography that I could get my hands on, one of the prime things I wanted to put in the book was a high definition scan of [that scene] with Neil Armstrong standing on the Moon."
http://www.collectspace.com/news/news-060909a.html

[Batty]

Interesting.

And not that I need another book on the Apollo missions, but Barnes & Noble have this for only $6.28.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/voices-from-the-moon-andrew-chaikin/1102166599

[DeadLeaves]

He looks great man! :rock

I might go for a "raising the visor" pose to get the best of both options. I'm really excited to get this figure, more than all the cool stuff I've got on PO at the moment.

[Maglor]

Interesting.

And not that I need another book on the Apollo missions, but Barnes & Noble have this for only $6.28.

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/voices-from-the-moon-andrew-chaikin/1102166599

Ooh! I may have to buy that! :rock



He looks great man! :rock

I might go for a "raising the visor" pose to get the best of both options. I'm really excited to get this figure, more than all the cool stuff I've got on PO at the moment.

Thanks!

He was a very pleasant surprise! And it's making the wait for all the PO'd stuff much easier! :hi5:

[Lejuan]

Yeh, super excited to get mine. It's sitting in my POL at BBTS and I'm waiting on Cap to arrive before pressing the button to make it worth my while re: shipping.

...waiting is a bugger though - now I'm wondering whether to pick up another one.

[FlyAndFight]

I already have several of the original figures (2 Buzz's and one Buck) but I'm seriously tempted in getting another one.

[Maglor]

I already have several of the original figures (2 Buzz's and one Buck) but I'm seriously tempted in getting another one.

Do you have any pics? I'd love to compare.

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Here's the other thread that deals with the astronaut figure, some info & pictures. Maybe merge?
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83335

[Maglor]

Here's the other thread that deals with the astronaut figure, some info & pictures. Maybe merge?
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83335

I'll see if I can get that done. :duff

[Batty]

Mine just arrived a little while ago. :yess:

Big props to Flying Mule for the safe packaging.

[Maglor]

Congrats! :hi5:

[Batty]

Congrats! :hi5:

Thanks!

Before I even try, how did you get the boots on?

[Lejuan]

Thanks!

Before I even try, how did you get the boots on?

You gotta heat them up?! I know Dragon is all about providing a solid kitting up experience for collectors, but I wouldn't have been upset had they put the boots on the figure :lol

[Maglor]

I used a hair dryer. They popped on nice and easy then. :)

[thecapn]

I didn't have any problem getting them on with a little force. I actually thought that was the easy part. Getting those stupid latches to attach to the backpack however was another story...took me over an hour.

[Maglor]

Yeah, I had the feeling the boots would slip on without heat.

And yes, the rest of the futzing is a lot more work than the boots. :exactly:

[Batty]

I finally got around to putting him together and took a few pics. I own quite a few SSC and HT figures, and this ranks right up there with them.

My only nits are that his eyes aren't quite that detailed; the sculpt is a little soft. And I'm not sure why they did the backpack like they did. The fabric doesn't completely cover it and that pool noodle thing just sort of sticks out. I also couldn't get it to sit right. It looks like it's going to fall off. Maybe one off you guys how has it can give me some pointers. I wish it had came with instructions.

But overall an excellent figure worth the price.

http://i.imgur.com/pnAeQ.png (http://imgur.com/pnAeQ)

http://i.imgur.com/rgVCB.png (http://imgur.com/rgVCB)

http://i.imgur.com/9kAea.png (http://imgur.com/9kAea)

http://i.imgur.com/7KIZ2.png (http://imgur.com/7KIZ2)

[Batty]

http://i.imgur.com/EyDeo.jpg (http://imgur.com/EyDeo)

http://i.imgur.com/jneHv.png (http://imgur.com/jneHv)

http://i.imgur.com/sSp5A.png (http://imgur.com/sSp5A)

http://i.imgur.com/RyhB0.png (http://imgur.com/RyhB0)

http://i.imgur.com/fgmIW.png (http://imgur.com/fgmIW)

[Batty]

http://i.imgur.com/9Xf0y.png (http://imgur.com/9Xf0y)

http://i.imgur.com/8nmHA.jpg (http://imgur.com/8nmHA)

[DeadLeaves]

Cool pics Batty!

Just got mine today, only had time for a quick look but I'm liking what I see.

[Maglor]

Nice pics Batty! :rock

You have the chest box on wrong. In that last pic I can see you have the upper straps going under his arms. They should be going over his arms. They should be crossing his chest. Take off the box on the front. Flip it around and make sure the straps are forming an "X" not an "=". Then rest in on his chest that way. Bottom part of the "X" goes under his arms. Top part of the "X" goes over his arms.

Hope that helps.


Also, is your under helmet on tight? Mine can be turned easily and simply lifted off. It never clicked into place or anything on mine. :dunno

[galactiboy]

Impressive picture... looks like the real deal :duff

http://i.imgur.com/EyDeo.jpg

[Batty]

Nice pics Batty! :rock

You have the chest box on wrong. In that last pic I can see you have the upper straps going under his arms. They should be going over his arms. They should be crossing his chest. Take off the box on the front. Flip it around and make sure the straps are forming an "X" not an "=". Then rest in on his chest that way. Bottom part of the "X" goes under his arms. Top part of the "X" goes over his arms.

Hope that helps.

Also, is your under helmet on tight? Mine can be turned easily and simply lifted off. It never clicked into place or anything on mine. :dunno

I thought that's what the problem was, but in all your photos it looks like they went under the arms. Oh, well... :lol

And no, nothing I did could get the under helmet to click in place. There's a little slot on the back but I couldn't get it to stay.

Impressive picture... looks like the real deal :duff


Thanks! :duff

I think you can see what I mean about the eyes though. They're a bit flat and lifeless.

[wookster]

Nice pics there Batty, he looks great. I can see what you mean with the eyes, but its a huge improvement on the older ones.

[Batty]

Nice pics there Batty, he looks great. I can see what you mean with the eyes, but its a huge improvement on the older ones.

Thank you, sir!

The eyes are just a minor nit. This figure is amazing.

I was also wondering which direction he wore the watch. Was it over or under his wrist? I couldn't find any clear pics.

[TotalDominAsian]

After all those pictures... I had to order one. Not sure if I'll leave the golden visor down or up. Guess it depends the headsculpt of Buzz underneath. But man... bummed it doesn't come with a base. How am I supposed to even stand him up no a shelf? Is he pretty stable? Would a Hot Toys stand work for him?

[Batty]

After all those pictures... I had to order one. Not sure if I'll leave the golden visor down or up. Guess it depends the headsculpt of Buzz underneath. But man... bummed it doesn't come with a base. How am I supposed to even stand him up no a shelf? Is he pretty stable? Would a Hot Toys stand work for him?

No stand is needed. With those huge boots he stands pretty well on his own.

[TotalDominAsian]

No stand is needed. With those huge boots he stands pretty well on his own.

Awesome. Lastly... how are the instructions? Is it easy to figure out how to connect the hoses?

[Batty]

Awesome. Lastly... how are the instructions? Is it easy to figure out how to connect the hoses?

There are no instructions. That's why I had a problem attaching the backpack. :lol

[TotalDominAsian]

lol! Any chance of a video or additional pictures clearly illustrating how? I'm clueless now, and I'm worried I'll be clueless when he shows up! I tried reading the post from the last page, but it's confusing me!

[Batty]

Maybe Maglor can post some pics. I haven't fixed mine yet.

[Maglor]

I actually thought the eyes looked pretty good:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/Show%20Your%20Shelves/P1150058.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/Show%20Your%20Shelves/P1150071.jpg

My only complaint would be that they are maybe too light of a blue.




I thought that's what the problem was, but in all your photos it looks like they went under the arms. Oh, well...


Yeah, looking back on those pics I can see that you can't really see the straps. One of them is barely visible in this pic (upper left - his right):

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/Show%20Your%20Shelves/P1150092.jpg


And no, nothing I did could get the under helmet to click in place. There's a little slot on the back but I couldn't get it to stay.


Yeah, I could get the back half of the helmet to fit into that slot, but once they are together in one piece it will not click into place. Glad it's not just mine. :D





I was also wondering which direction he wore the watch. Was it over or under his wrist? I couldn't find any clear pics.

I haven't put mine on yet, but here's the reference I'm gonna use:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/LifeCover.jpg

Not even sure if that's Neil though...


Awesome. Lastly... how are the instructions? Is it easy to figure out how to connect the hoses?

The backpack hoses are pretty straight forward. There are three hoses on the left-hand side of the backpack and three inserts on his left-hand torso. There are two hoses on the right-hand side of the backpack, and two inserts on his right-hand torso. So there is really only one way they can hook up.


There are no instructions. That's why I had a problem attaching the backpack. :lol

Yeah it's the backpack which really threw me, until I realized that the chest box is what holds it in place.


lol! Any chance of a video or additional pictures clearly illustrating how? I'm clueless now, and I'm worried I'll be clueless when he shows up! I tried reading the post from the last page, but it's confusing me!

Maybe Maglor can post some pics. I haven't fixed mine yet.

Disregard my earlier post about it with all the "=" and "X" stuff, I wasn't looking at the figure when I gave those instructions. Here's pic of how the straps criss-cross:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150118.jpg

And they attach to the backpack like so:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150119-1.jpg



The only question I still have is what is the purpose of this thing that comes out of the left-hand side of the box:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150120.jpg

Is mine the only one that has the frayed string coming out of the end like that?

I did check and this weird hose on the box (what I think Batty was referring to as the "pool noodle") is long enough to wrap all the way around his torso and kind of tuck into the box wrapping on the other side, so I might just do that...

[Batty]

Thanks for the pics. That makes more sense to me now. :lol And nice shot of the watch.

The frayed hose I just stuck into the backpack. I'm not sure where it was supposed to go. The pool noodle is the thing on the very top of the backpack that's secured by the flaps with the snaps (it looks like one of those foam pool noodles to me). I took the top of the backpack off and futzed the whole thing, but the one end just sort of sticks out. I'll take more pics tomorrow when I redo the straps.

And once again- This is an awesome figure! :rock

[Maglor]

Ah yes, that pool noodle. :lol


And yeah, in my pics I just have the frayed hose kind of tucked behind the backpack too. :dunno


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/Show%20Your%20Shelves/P1150094.jpg

[galactiboy]

Damn that is a sweet looking fig! Are you getting a poster to put behind him Mags?

[Maglor]

Right now I just have an earth rise picture behind him. It needs to be bigger to look right though.

This is a temporary display anyway.

[TotalDominAsian]

I'm worried I messed the pants up. Are you supposed to tuck them inside the big boots or are they supposed to be over them? Or rolled up on top?

[aventador]

Like maglors pic, just look on google etc.

[Batty]

I'm worried I messed the pants up. Are you supposed to tuck them inside the big boots or are they supposed to be over them? Or rolled up on top?

I tucked them in but not all the way so they don't look flat.

[TotalDominAsian]

Did you guys get the boots on the use something like a q-tip to tuck the pants in?

[aventador]

Got the 2011 one today, looks cool.

[Maglor]

I'm worried I messed the pants up. Are you supposed to tuck them inside the big boots or are they supposed to be over them? Or rolled up on top?

Like maglors pic, just look on google etc.

I tucked them in but not all the way so they don't look flat.

I actually have yet to tuck them in. They are just setting up against the top of the boots. That means that every time I pic up the figure the boots kind of drop down/hang there, which I find very irritating. :gah:

[johnz5150]

Just received my 2011 version, the head sculpture is amazing. I was wondering though, does anyone where I might find possible add-ons to display this figure in the IVA (ingress) configuration?

[JRSly]

Man, I keep wanting to pull the trigger on this but what keeps killing it for me is the big puffy 'collar'. I mean, that aspect is just a compromise of being at 1/6 scale right? I'm not an Apollo historian by any means, but I've never seen a photograph with that feature so noticeable. Just up front and center, I find it really distracting and it spoils the figure for me. :(

All the photos of the figure seem to have the same look to the collar, so I don't suppose there's a way to futz your way out of this is there?

[screamingmetal]

Man, I keep wanting to pull the trigger on this but what keeps killing it for me is the big puffy 'collar'. I mean, that aspect is just a compromise of being at 1/6 scale right? I'm not an Apollo historian by any means, but I've never seen a photograph with that feature so noticeable. Just up front and center, I find it really distracting and it spoils the figure for me. :(

All the photos of the figure seem to have the same look to the collar, so I don't suppose there's a way to futz your way out of this is there?

It's been awhile since I've seen mine (the original releases) which are buried deep in my boxes, I believe the problem is the velcro used on that collar causes it to stand up a bit rather then compress under the outer visor, if you removed the velcro and secured that flap some other way (maybe sew the collar flaps together?) it would stand up less.

Here's Neil Armstrong's suit from his Apollo mission displayed in the Smithsonian which you can clearly see the collar on the outer visor:
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8859/neilarmstrongsuitjuly20.png

[screamingmetal]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/P1150120.jpg

Is mine the only one that has the frayed string coming out of the end like that?

I did check and this weird hose on the box (what I think Batty was referring to as the "pool noodle") is long enough to wrap all the way around his torso and kind of tuck into the box wrapping on the other side, so I might just do that...

By the way that "pool noodle" coming out of the Remote Control Unit (The box that sits in the front) is the electrical umbilical hose and connects to the pack here that I indicated in Blue:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8369/plsshosehookupdiagram.jpg

That's where the air hoses are currently inserted, The air hoses should actually be inserted below that retention strap indicated in black.

[JRSly]

It's been awhile since I've seen mine (the original releases) which are buried deep in my boxes, I believe the problem is the velcro used on that collar causes it to stand up a bit rather then compress under the outer visor, if you removed the velcro and secured that flap some other way (maybe sew the collar flaps together?) it would stand up less.

Here's Neil Armstrong's suit from his Apollo mission displayed in the Smithsonian which you can clearly see the collar on the outer visor:
http://img811.imageshack.us/img811/8859/neilarmstrongsuitjuly20.png
Cool, thanks for the info. That gives me hope.

Still at the same price at Flying Mule...hmmm...still have some Christmas money left...

[Maglor]

By the way that "pool noodle" coming out of the Remote Control Unit (The box that sits in the front) is the electrical umbilical hose and connects to the pack here that I indicated in Blue:

http://img834.imageshack.us/img834/8369/plsshosehookupdiagram.jpg

That's where the air hoses are currently inserted, The air hoses should actually be inserted below that retention strap indicated in black.

I'm looking at my figure and I just can't see what you're talking about.

I don't see anywhere "below that retention strap" where anything could be inserted. :dunno


Do you have a pic of how you have yours set up? :pray:

[Maglor]

Looking at it again, I really don't think the air hoses are inserted in the wrong place (by Dragon).

Perhaps the electrical umbilical hose from the control box plugs in here (green):

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/plsshosehookupdiagram.jpg

I always wondered what that little hole was for...

[screamingmetal]

I'm looking at my figure and I just can't see what you're talking about.

I don't see anywhere "below that retention strap" where anything could be inserted. :dunno


Do you have a pic of how you have yours set up? :pray:
Looking at it again, I really don't think the air hoses are inserted in the wrong place (by Dragon).

Perhaps the electrical umbilical hose from the control box plugs in here (green):
My two are in storage. I was going off of a couple of poor diagrams.

But I have a great pic:
http://img196.imageshack.us/img196/728/plssapollohoseconection.jpg

Sorry, I should've made it clearer, the oxygen hose inserts into that black area I indicated and continues upward under that retention strap, it connects to the upper portion of the PLSS (the large backpack). The oxygen hose is indicated here in red:
http://img202.imageshack.us/img202/6945/apollo11landingonthemoo.jpg

The Electrical Umbilical Hose connects to the PLSS pack here:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/728/plssapollohoseconection.jpg
That Green area you indicated is actually where the stowage plate is, it secures the PLSS to the LEM.
So going from those images, Dragon did kind of get it wrong. The Electrical Umbilical Hose for instance should come out of the RCU on it's right side as in the pic above.
I hope that helps!

[Maglor]

These are nice clear reference pics, but unfortunately have little to do with the actual figure. As you said, the Electrical Umbilical Hose isn't even coming out of the right side.

I have no intention of modifying the figure to be more accurate. It's just a matter of figuring out what Dragon had in mind for the hose coming from the box...

[screamingmetal]

These are nice clear reference pics, but unfortunately have little to do with the actual figure. As you said, the Electrical Umbilical Hose isn't even coming out of the right side.

I have no intention of modifying the figure to be more accurate. It's just a matter of figuring out what Dragon had in mind for the hose coming from the box...

Yeah, most people wouldn't know the difference if they're not in the right spots. I suppose you could take that electric umbilical and insert it where the oxygen hose is supposed to go on the pack's upper right side.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Hey all, I'm a new member here and I've been reading through this thread and enjoying it for a few days prior to joining.

At 53 I'm probably longer in the tooth than most everyone here; if not all. I'm married, w/ 2 kids (teenagers! :thud:).

I remember on the exact day of my 11th birthday, July 20, 1969, watching the Apollo 11 mission on a big b/w TV in the auditorium of my elementary school. I don't remember details of what facet of the mission we were watching exactly, but I can probably figure it out with a bit of research, as it was morning west coast time. I remember everyone was making a big deal about what was going on on the tube, even though I was rather clueless at the time.

Anyway, ever since I guess I've always had a thing for the Apollo missions, and for that period in history during which a shining America was arguably at her peak--the glory days of the 60s through the early 70s.

Recently, after watching Apollo 18, I remembered that plastic model kit of the LM (Apollo 11?) that I had built and crudely painted in '69. The nostalgia juices began to flow--as they so often do to cause us to become collector nuts--and the next thing I knew I was scouring the net for a LM model.

It wasn't long before I came across this forum at the same time that I was ordering Dragon's 1/48 scale LM from Flying Mule, along with the 2011 Armstrong figure. I just received the package today, in fact, but haven't even opened it yet. It'll probably be the weekend before I can dive into the assembly; I'll have to have the tweezers handy from what I've been reading here. I appreciate all the reference help and tips you guys put forth here; I'll need it!

By the way, as some may be able to guess from my username, I'm also a big Star Trek fan of TOS (The Original Series, for you non-Trek folks).

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I just wanted to introduce myself. I hope you all keep posting here. I'll try to do the same and post pics once I have something worthy to show off.

[averone]

I am proud to say that in the future ARH Studios has plans for producing smaller scaled statues, 1/6 size
Our goal is to have an astronaut statue for sale.

Please take a look at what we do now, you can see we have some heros in production already

http://www.arhstatues.com/

We will offer these products to Sideshow for sale so you can buy them directly from Sideshow or Diamond comics

Thanks!

ARH Alex

[averone]

Hey all, I'm a new member here and I've been reading through this thread and enjoying it for a few days prior to joining.

At 53 I'm probably longer in the tooth than most everyone here; if not all. I remember on the exact day of my 11th birthday, July 20, 1969, watching the Apollo 11 mission on a big b/w TV in the auditorium of my elementary school. I don't remember details of what facet of the mission we were watching exactly, but I can probably figure it out with a bit of research, as it was morning west coast time. I remember everyone was making a big deal about what was going on on the tube, even though I was rather clueless at the time.

Anyway, ever since I guess I've always had a thing for the Apollo missions, and for that period in history during which a shining America was arguably at her peak--the glory days of the 60s through the early 70s.

Recently, after watching Apollo 18, I remembered that plastic model kit of the LM (Apollo 11?) that I had built and crudely painted in '69. The nostalgia juices began to flow--as they so often do to cause us to become collector nuts--and the next thing I knew I was scouring the net for a LM model.

It wasn't long before I came across this forum at the same time that I was ordering Dragon's 1/48 scale LM from Flying Mule, along with the 2011 Armstrong figure. I just received the package today, in fact, but haven't even opened it yet. It'll probably be the weekend before I can dive into the assembly; I'll have to have the tweezers handy from what I've been reading here. I appreciate all the reference help and tips you guys put forth here; I'll need it!

By the way, as some may be able to guess from my username, I'm also a big Star Trek fan of TOS (The Original Series, for you non-Trek folks).

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I just wanted to introduce myself. I hope you all keep posting here. I'll try to do the same and post pics once I have something worthy to show off.


Welcome to the forum NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD!
:)

Pics are always welcomed. BTW, what is the price you purchased yours for?

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Welcome to the forum NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD!
:)

Pics are always welcomed. BTW, what is the price you purchased yours for?


Thanks for the prompt welcome, averone!

I paid the current price of $144.99 for Neil and $45.99 for the LM. Got free shipping.

[averone]

Thanks for the prompt welcome, averone!

I paid the current price of $144.99 for Neil and $45.99 for the LM. Got free shipping.

Your welcome, so if we can produce a Neil statue in 1/6-1/5 for under $200.00, would you buy one? I am asking because I want to know if they will sell....
I know many who elect to collect these are older than the Marvel/Dc young guys :lecture

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Your welcome, so if we can produce a Neil statue in 1/6-1/5 for under $200.00, would you buy one? I am asking because I want to know if they will sell....
I know many who elect to collect these are older than the Marvel/Dc young guys :lecture

Yeah, I don't collect comic book heroes. I did pay $200 each for a 1/6 scale (+/-) Star Trek Kirk and Spock statue from Hollywood Collectibles Group (HCG), though, so yeah, I think I would! All depends on the quality...

I just noticed your website... taking a peek...

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I am proud to say that in the future ARH Studios has plans for producing smaller scaled statues, 1/6 size
Our goal is to have an astronaut statue for sale.

Please take a look at what we do now, you can see we have some heros in production already

http://www.arhstatues.com/

We will offer these products to Sideshow for sale so you can buy them directly from Sideshow or Diamond comics

Thanks!

ARH Alex


Wow! I am blown away! There are some talented sculptors here.

Among my favorite sculpts are Spartacus and Anubis. I like the more understated, natural looking physiques of these two. Particularly Maxence Fleuret's Spartacus, that's reminiscent of Michelangelo's David. Bravo!

I would love to see a Neil sculpture! (Perhaps on an elaborate "moon pedestal/diorama" with a flag?) Yeah, I'd buy that! :clap

[Maglor]

Hey all, I'm a new member here and I've been reading through this thread and enjoying it for a few days prior to joining.

At 53 I'm probably longer in the tooth than most everyone here; if not all. I'm married, w/ 2 kids (teenagers! :thud:).

I remember on the exact day of my 11th birthday, July 20, 1969, watching the Apollo 11 mission on a big b/w TV in the auditorium of my elementary school. I don't remember details of what facet of the mission we were watching exactly, but I can probably figure it out with a bit of research, as it was morning west coast time. I remember everyone was making a big deal about what was going on on the tube, even though I was rather clueless at the time.

Anyway, ever since I guess I've always had a thing for the Apollo missions, and for that period in history during which a shining America was arguably at her peak--the glory days of the 60s through the early 70s.

Recently, after watching Apollo 18, I remembered that plastic model kit of the LM (Apollo 11?) that I had built and crudely painted in '69. The nostalgia juices began to flow--as they so often do to cause us to become collector nuts--and the next thing I knew I was scouring the net for a LM model.

It wasn't long before I came across this forum at the same time that I was ordering Dragon's 1/48 scale LM from Flying Mule, along with the 2011 Armstrong figure. I just received the package today, in fact, but haven't even opened it yet. It'll probably be the weekend before I can dive into the assembly; I'll have to have the tweezers handy from what I've been reading here. I appreciate all the reference help and tips you guys put forth here; I'll need it!

By the way, as some may be able to guess from my username, I'm also a big Star Trek fan of TOS (The Original Series, for you non-Trek folks).

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I just wanted to introduce myself. I hope you all keep posting here. I'll try to do the same and post pics once I have something worthy to show off.

Welcome NCC-1701! :duff

It's always cool to hear how people got into this hobby. :)


I would be curious to see how the 1/48 scale LM looks displayed with one of the 1/6 figures. Do you have any pics?

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Welcome NCC-1701! :duff

It's always cool to hear how people got into this hobby. :)


I would be curious to see how the 1/48 scale LM looks displayed with one of the 1/6 figures. Do you have any pics?


Thanks, Maglor!

I haven't cracked open the boxes yet.

[tomk]

Hey all, I'm a new member here and I've been reading through this thread and enjoying it for a few days prior to joining.

At 53 I'm probably longer in the tooth than most everyone here; if not all. I'm married, w/ 2 kids (teenagers! :thud:).
.......

Anyway, enough of my rambling. I just wanted to introduce myself. I hope you all keep posting here. I'll try to do the same and post pics once I have something worthy to show off.

Welcome. Nice to see another oldster and no you're not the oldest here. I have four years on you and don't think I'm quite the oldest.
I have similar but probably clearer memories of Apollo 11. For me it's without doubt humankind's greatest scientific and technological achievement.

You'll find plenty of enormously talented folk here so make sure you check out the whole board. There's plenty of fascinating stuff to see.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Welcome. Nice to see another oldster and no you're not the oldest here. I have four years on you and don't think I'm quite the oldest.
I have similar but probably clearer memories of Apollo 11. For me it's without doubt humankind's greatest scientific and technological achievement.

You'll find plenty of enormously talented folk here so make sure you check out the whole board. There's plenty of fascinating stuff to see.

Thanks, tomk.

Indeed, in my mind the achievements of the Apollo missions--and that of Apollo 11 in particular--are unsurpassed in the history of mankind. Wish I had been a little older to have appreciated it more at the time.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I am proud to say that in the future ARH Studios has plans for producing smaller scaled statues, 1/6 size
Our goal is to have an astronaut statue for sale.

Please take a look at what we do now, you can see we have some heros in production already

http://www.arhstatues.com/

We will offer these products to Sideshow for sale so you can buy them directly from Sideshow or Diamond comics

Thanks!

ARH Alex


Alex, beautiful work! I particularly like the Spartacus and Anubis sculpts. I prefer their more understated, realistic look. Spartacus reminds me of Michelangelo's David. I would definitely consider a 1/6 or larger of Neil Armstrong (w/ a moon diorama base that included a flag?)!

[averone]

Alex, beautiful work! I particularly like the Spartacus and Anubis sculpts. I prefer their more understated, realistic look. Spartacus reminds me of Michelangelo's David. I would definitely consider a 1/6 or larger of Neil Armstrong (w/ a moon diorama base that included a flag?)!

Yes, that would be so nice!
I sure hope so, someday

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Yes, that would be so nice!
I sure hope so, someday

Awww, I thought this was already in the planning works. No?

[averone]

Awww, I thought this was already in the planning works. No?

We have plans for it in 1/6 but we are now involved with so many other projects. The 1/6 line of heros is still in the making, I like to have at least 5 of them ready to sell to people at one time. So far we have 3 ready to go into production

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

We have plans for it in 1/6 but we are now involved with so many other projects. The 1/6 line of heros is still in the making, I like to have at least 5 of them ready to sell to people at one time. So far we have 3 ready to go into production

Great! Any sneak peaks at the working prototype and or sketches? :pray:

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/LifeCover.jpg

Not even sure if that's Neil though...


Actually, that's Buzz in this most famous of photos, if that's what you meant—you can read his name tag on the Environmental Control Unit on his chest—and Neil took the pic.

Still haven't taken mine outta the box... and I have to decide what type of black field to place behind him (and the 1/48 scale Lunar Module). I have a lily-white Billy bookcase from IKEA with glass doors and shelves. :slap

[Maglor]

I was originally gonna use an earthrise for a background, but as it turns out my limited space will not allow for it as of now.

These are my two favorite shots (pretty decent resolution as well):

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/earth-rise.jpg


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/apollo11_earthrise_1600x1200.jpg

[Lejuan]

I've only just assembled mine. Batty and Maglor it was made so much easier thanks to your pics and descriptive posts, thanks for that! Overall impressions is that, while I missed out on the earlier releases and have been waiting a while for this release, I don't think this figure does enough to warrant the pricetag - $145 (plus no free shipping to Oz, that's extra of course).

It's the little things:

*no assembly guide. Which is in keeping with Dragon's other figure releases. Dragon know that it's mostly military enthusiasts who collect their figures, so they have never seen reason to bother explaining to people what they likely already know. But in this case, how many people really know how a space suit fits together... and there is surprisingly little reference material available that shows the nitty gritty of the pack assembly.

* Another nitpick is the inclusion of a stock Dragon stand that isn't large enough to accommodate the space boots. What about some love for those collectors - most I'd say - who will be displaying their figure with the boots on?

* The helmet components are not well considered. The collar, as has been noted before, is a bit clumsy. But for all the bits not to snap together as they look like they should is my biggest gripe. A high-end figure price tag demands better tooling.

* The fabric covering the pack is a bit cheap looking. I don't really want to be seeing the cheap plasticky guts underneath the fabric.

*the clip on the chest box. Grey plastic. Come on...

I am glad I picked this up - it won't get any cheaper, with ebay prices already up since its release - but it doesn't quite sit comfortably with my other high-end collectibles. I think I'll come to love it more over time, but initially I can't help but be disappointed that prices are getting higher and higher for what are essentially mid-level figures, ie they're in a range that 6 months ago was where Hot Toys priced their basic figure sets.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

All good points, Lejuan. It is frustrating that Dragon does nothing to remedy such issues prior to mass production, figuring astro-nuts like us will buy the figure at $150 a pop even though it is not an overly equipped, highly detailed, high-end figure. I don't know that they spend much time at all to correct flaws once they have gone to the point of actually making and assembling a prototype; and even I wonder if they go as far as to make a prototype with all the pieces and test them to see if they actually fit together. With their years of experience it is possible they just go straight to production without "pre-fitting" a prototype.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I was originally gonna use an earthrise for a background, but as it turns out my limited space will not allow for it as of now.

These are my two favorite shots (pretty decent resolution as well)...

Nice pics! Have you considered one of those LED-lighted Maybang display cases w/ the mirrored back? Although, not cheap @ over $100, and BIG @ about 12" x 13" x 16"...

[Maglor]

I've only just assembled mine. Batty and Maglor it was made so much easier thanks to your pics and descriptive posts, thanks for that! Overall impressions is that, while I missed out on the earlier releases and have been waiting a while for this release, I don't think this figure does enough to warrant the pricetag - $145 (plus no free shipping to Oz, that's extra of course).

It's the little things:

*no assembly guide. Which is in keeping with Dragon's other figure releases. Dragon know that it's mostly military enthusiasts who collect their figures, so they have never seen reason to bother explaining to people what they likely already know. But in this case, how many people really know how a space suit fits together... and there is surprisingly little reference material available that shows the nitty gritty of the pack assembly.

* Another nitpick is the inclusion of a stock Dragon stand that isn't large enough to accommodate the space boots. What about some love for those collectors - most I'd say - who will be displaying their figure with the boots on?

* The helmet components are not well considered. The collar, as has been noted before, is a bit clumsy. But for all the bits not to snap together as they look like they should is my biggest gripe. A high-end figure price tag demands better tooling.

* The fabric covering the pack is a bit cheap looking. I don't really want to be seeing the cheap plasticky guts underneath the fabric.

*the clip on the chest box. Grey plastic. Come on...

I am glad I picked this up - it won't get any cheaper, with ebay prices already up since its release - but it doesn't quite sit comfortably with my other high-end collectibles. I think I'll come to love it more over time, but initially I can't help but be disappointed that prices are getting higher and higher for what are essentially mid-level figures, ie they're in a range that 6 months ago was where Hot Toys priced their basic figure sets.

Agreed on all points. However, I don't even remember noticing that he came with a stand. The moon boots provide a nice wide base, so it's a non issue for me.


Also, although I agree that the clip on the chest box is a bit chincy, I prefer the look of the figure with the camera on, so it's covered anyway.



Nice pics! Have you considered one of those LED-lighted Maybang display cases w/ the mirrored back? Although, not cheap @ over $100, and BIG @ about 12" x 13" x 16"...

I'll look into it for future reference.

However, his stuck on a crowded shelf right now, so all the space I can afford is for the figure itself:

http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/IMG_1797-1.jpg

[aesthetics]

have him standing face to face with a HT big chap alien would be awesome, create a bit of an "what if" scenario :), might be getting this figure just for that!

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

However, his stuck on a crowded shelf right now, so all the space I can afford is for the figure itself


Display space is a problem for me too, Maglor, I'm married. ('Nuff said!) Trouble is I like me some 1/18 scale diecast cars and 1/72 scale diecast airplanes, too. :dunno

I like your TZ doc/nurse figs. I might have to look into those. I like the way you have the nurse holding her hands—perfect! Have any more TZ figs? I loved the original Outer Limits, also. I wish I knew how many figures were produced for that.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

:slap OK, I just opened up the box and I have a dilemma already: Maybe a stupid-sounding Q but I searched through these posts and I couldn't find any mention on whether the "inner" boots stay on underneath the outer boots. (I don't even know if it's possible to remove the inner boots; they seem to be on there pretty snug.) My guess is yes, that the "moon" boots go over the other boots. Anybody?

** Never mind, I heated the boots up w/ a hair dryer like someone had suggested and they slipped right over the other boots real easy. :yess:

I used tweezers to tuck the pants into the boots which keeps the boots on relatively tight and keeps them from slipping up and down if the figure is picked up. That looks more correct, too.

Onward...

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Well, that's it, about an hour later I'm done. The hardest part was threading the chin strap through its plastic buckle thingie—required 2 tweezers and my daughter's help. The inner helmet doesn't exactly snap into the suit rim, but it fits snugly enough into it and all seem to work.

Part of the Velcro of the outer helmet collar is exposed, which I don't much like. And the backpack material doesn't fit around the inner plastic piece well, but overall this figure looks better than I expected once it's assembled. I'm very pleased, overall.

Will post some pics soon.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

On an old bed sheet lunar surface stands Neil Armstrong with the (1/48 scale) "Eagle" perched in the background. The last picture shows yours truly with the camera reflecting on Neil's visor. Note my "dome."

This was a quick set-up just for the pics.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

And here's the scene in an IKEA Billy bookcase with an approving Cpt. Kirk just off to the side. Kirk is supposed to be 1/6 scale but he sure looks smaller next to that bulky space suit. I've got to do something about all that whiteness.

Actually this is a temporary setup as I have Mr. Spock on pre-order, and he's gonna want to be at his Captain's side.

[DeadLeaves]

Nice pics! I still have to put mine together, you've almost motivated me. :clap

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Nice pics! I still have to put mine together, you've almost motivated me. :clap

Put together sure adds up to more than the sum of its parts. But I still can't decide which way I prefer to display him: visor up or down, or with helmet off with him holding it similar to this pic:

[Lejuan]

Visor down for me, the head sculpt just doesn't pass muster next to my other figures.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Visor down for me, the head sculpt just doesn't pass muster next to my other figures.

I'm leaning that way, too. Although that way you miss out on viewing the inner pressure helmet and skull cap w/ the communications system and also the Neil identity—even though it's not a very strong likeness, it's ok.

[Lejuan]

I'm leaning that way, too. Although that way you miss out on viewing the inner pressure helmet and skull cap w/ the communications system and also the Neil identity—even though it's not a very strong likeness, it's ok.

I know what you mean, I do like both ways of displaying the figure. If only the sculpt was just a little better, mainly in the paint app. I'd like two of the outer helmets tbh as I have already put tiny scratches on the reflective visor from switching between the visor up/visor down modes. The scratches are barely even there, but I can see that keeping a shiny new visor for the lifetime of this figure will mean not doing a lot of switching.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

These are nice clear reference pics, but unfortunately have little to do with the actual figure. As you said, the Electrical Umbilical Hose isn't even coming out of the right side.

I have no intention of modifying the figure to be more accurate. It's just a matter of figuring out what Dragon had in mind for the hose coming from the box...

Yeah, I think Dragon got some of this stuff wrong. The Electrical Umbilical Hose should be coming out of the right side of the control box, not the left.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I know what you mean, I do like both ways of displaying the figure. If only the sculpt was just a little better, mainly in the paint app. I'd like two of the outer helmets tbh as I have already put tiny scratches on the reflective visor from switching between the visor up/visor down modes. The scratches are barely even there, but I can see that keeping a shiny new visor for the lifetime of this figure will mean not doing a lot of switching.


Woa, didn't realize that thing gets scratched from doing the ol' up and down. :gah: I think I'll keep it down and leave it alone.

[Lejuan]

It could just be me and my clumsy fingers - it's just something to watch out for :)

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I noticed that I had velcro-ed the collar up too high on the helmet so I fixed it. It needs to be positioned so that the visor tabs on the bottom are exposed, as circled in blue on the reference pic of Neil's suit, below. This is a little tricky because the helmet rim below the visor isn't very wide—which doesn't leave much room to work with—and the helmet material tends to want to hitch up and cover the tabs. It does look much more correct, though, once fixed and it helps make the collar somewhat narrower-looking.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Hmm, looks like people have started to lose interest in this figure—and this thread—just when I got all excited and went out and bought one. :dunno

[Lejuan]

Hmm, looks like people have started to lose interest in this figure—and this thread—just when I got all excited and went out and bought one. :dunno

Typical life cycle of a thread. It'll get bumped again when the next collector picks one up. In the meantime, it's not a figure that offers a huge range of posing and photography possibilities; it's not attached to a larger line, doesn't have a bunch of QC issues and pretty much what you see is what you get. All those factors combined bring us a lightly frequented thread :)

[Maglor]

Hmm, looks like people have started to lose interest in this figure—and this thread—just when I got all excited and went out and bought one. :dunno

:1-1:

Sorry man, I've been meaning to reply for a while. I will soon. :)

[Indiana Fett]

Hmm, looks like people have started to lose interest in this figure—and this thread—just when I got all excited and went out and bought one. :dunno

I've also been meaning to post in here. I've had the older 'Buzz Aldrin' version of this figure boxed up for a couple of years (had him on display for a while but boxed him up to shake up the display). Now I have this newer one as well and was able to get the astronaut "Buck" moon display base and flag for cheap off Ebay about 6 months ago, so I plan on displaying this newer 'Neil' figure with the older 'Buzz' figure on the 'Buck' display base...just haven't got around to it yet. :peace

Might be something I try this weekend...and if I do, I'll be sure to post pics here! :hi5:

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

I've also been meaning to post in here. I've had the older 'Buzz Aldrin' version of this figure boxed up for a couple of years (had him on display for a while but boxed him up to shake up the display). Now I have this newer one as well and was able to get the astronaut "Buck" moon display base and flag for cheap off Ebay about 6 months ago, so I plan on displaying this newer 'Neil' figure with the older 'Buzz' figure on the 'Buck' display base...just haven't got around to it yet. :peace

Might be something I try this weekend...and if I do, I'll be sure to post pics here! :hi5:


I've been wondering if that "Buck" flag display base would be offered on Ebay. Good catch! Seems like it'd be like looking for a needle in a hay stack to find that by itself, but I'll keep looking out for it.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Yeah, I think Dragon got some of this stuff wrong. The Electrical Umbilical Hose should be coming out of the right side of the control box, not the left.

I gotta tell you guys, this issue about this hose being on the wrong side is really starting to bug me. The more pics I see of real Apollo space suits the more stuff I see wrong with this figure; and stuff left out. Makes me crazy 'cause it wasn't like a $75 fig, you know?! :nono

[Lejuan]

I gotta tell you guys, this issue about this hose being on the wrong side is really starting to bug me. The more pics I see of real Apollo space suits the more stuff I see wrong with this figure; and stuff left out. Makes me crazy 'cause it wasn't like a $75 fig, you know?! :nono

It's almost as if Dragon has pulled a 'Hot Toys' by bringing out an older figure, making sod all changes to the costume, slapping an updated head sculpt on it, removing the base/flag diorama and charging a helluva lot more for it than the original.

The most disappointing aspect of the figure to me is the lower lip of the outer helmet. Where it meets the velcro-affixed collar is very clumsily done and changes the shape of the figure's 'face'. The helmet is arguably the most iconic component of the suit. It's a pity that Dragon didn't take this as an opportunity to update those parts of the original that fell short. But I've only seen pics of the older figures and don't own an original version... maybe this has been updated a lot more than I think, though it doesn't look like it.

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

It's almost as if Dragon has pulled a 'Hot Toys' by bringing out an older figure, making sod all changes to the costume, slapping an updated head sculpt on it, removing the base/flag diorama and charging a helluva lot more for it than the original.

The most disappointing aspect of the figure to me is the lower lip of the outer helmet. Where it meets the velcro-affixed collar is very clumsily done and changes the shape of the figure's 'face'.

Yes, almost makes the helmet look like part of a bio-hazard suit! (1st pic.) :thud:

Also, the boots look less than stellar with the faux straps molded in relief into the boot. But I think that's typical of Dragon.

And there are a lot of details that could have been easily made to look more like they should: like the grey plastic ends of the hoses that connect to the front torso. These should be color-keyed red or blue, or bright silver (I've seen them both ways) but not grey plastic.

Already mentioned was the flopped Electrical Umbilical Hose (3rd pic, dotted yellow line) which is a very important if not the most important visibly prominent feature/detail of the right flank of the space suit—as it would normally come around under the arm and go up all along the side of the back pack to attach to the upper section of it. (Amazingly this item appears to be placed correctly on the “Buck” figure [2nd pic]. Unfortunately, the other end of hose is just left hanging in the pic.)

* I wonder if it's possible to pull that hose through the other side of the chest pack if it's not tightly sewn/attached to the left side.... hmmm, I may have to give it a try...*

And less importantly there are a couple of additional smaller hoses that would have added much in the way of detail but were omitted, the most important probably being the one that from the right side of the oxygen purge system at the top of the back pack, over the right shoulder and connecting to the right side of the chest control pack 3rd pic, dotted blue line).

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

Already mentioned was the flopped Electrical Umbilical Hose (3rd pic, dotted yellow line) which is a very important if not the most important visibly prominent feature/detail of the right flank of the space suit—as it would normally come around under the arm and go up all along the side of the back pack to attach to the upper section of it. (Amazingly this item appears to be placed correctly on the “Buck” figure [2nd pic]. Unfortunately, the other end of hose is just left hanging in the pic.)

* I wonder if it's possible to pull that hose through the other side of the chest pack if it's not tightly sewn/attached to the left side.... hmmm, I may have to give it a try...*


Well, now I feel a little silly because this was super easy to fix! That hose coming out of the left side of the chest control pack can just as easily come out of the right side! You simply have to thread the loose end into the back of that chest pack and pull it out the right side. Voila! Then you just pull the end under the right arm and up the side of the back pack to tuck nicely into the upper section of the back pack under the pocket. Will post a pic when I can. It's an easy fix, but Dragon carelessly got the whole arrangement flip-flopped when packing these things. :cuckoo:

[NCC-1701 no bloody ABCorD]

If anybody's interested:

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Lost interest? No way! Still love this, wish I had two of 'em!

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7262/7076804701_3911b9cb02_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/7076804701/)
Angry Ape (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/7076804701/) by Alice Adrenochrome (http://www.flickr.com/people/62692054@N02/), on Flickr

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7126/6930726492_983ebd9736_c.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/6930726492/)
Angry Ape (http://www.flickr.com/photos/62692054@N02/6930726492/) by Alice Adrenochrome (http://www.flickr.com/people/62692054@N02/), on Flickr

[Maglor]

:lol Nice!

[darksith72]

Arrived this morning in France, my Neil Armstrong!

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1113.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7045&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1114.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7046&u=13235233)

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http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1116.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7048&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1117.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7049&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1118.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7050&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1119.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7051&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1112.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7044&u=13235233)

[peterparkernypd]

Is there a Armagedoom space suit somewhere?

[Maglor]

Looks good! :clap

[darksith72]

I started to make some small changes to make it true!!

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1130.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7144&u=13235233)
http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1131.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7145&u=13235233)
http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1132.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7146&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

Nice! What did you all add?

[TotalDominAsian]

He got rid of the watch!!

[JacktheRipper]

Initially I thought he added flowers to the helmet.:o

[Maglor]

I see an added hose in front and an antenna in back.

[darksith72]

I inflated the combination, I added a drain valve (red circle), then I added a connection with its power cord (arrow blue) and I added an antenna ...


http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1137.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7151&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1138.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7152&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1139.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7153&u=13235233)

[darksith72]

New pictures outside after painting two small changes on the combination! Modification of the golden visor, the edge was painted white with a touch pen for car

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1142.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7205&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1144.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7207&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1143.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7206&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1145.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7208&u=13235233)

Then the purge valve was re amended (the rod where the little red ball has been changed, this rod is actually a hard plastic hair brush my mender) and painted red with a touch pen for car

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1146.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7209&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1147.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7210&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

Really looks nice. :clap

I like what you did with the visor.


The watch looks a little weird so high up on the arm, is that intentional?



Also, what does "a touch pen for car" mean? :confused:

[darksith72]

the pen is a pen for touch-up paint on car bodies cars!:)

for the watch, I have yet to find photos of neil armstrong where you can see the watch on his suit! I have therefore placed this place while waiting to find! : (

[Maglor]

Here's the reference I used:


http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a339/maglorsregret/LifeCover.jpg


Don't know if that's Neil though...

[darksith72]

like me!!

but it is not armstrong, buzz aldrin is!

[darksith72]

new photos !!!



http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1166.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7251&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1168.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7253&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1169.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7254&u=13235233)

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http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1171.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7256&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1172.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7257&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1173.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7258&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1174.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7259&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1175.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7260&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1176.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7261&u=13235233)

about neil armstrong's watch, well, he was not wearing a watch during EVA, the watch was in the LEM !!

[Maglor]

Love that base! Awesome display! :clap

[darksith72]

continuation of the diorama!!!

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1177.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7592&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1178.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7593&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1179.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7594&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1180.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7595&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1210.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7596&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1211.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7597&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1212.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7598&u=13235233)

[darksith72]

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1215.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7601&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1213.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7599&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1214.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7600&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1216.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7602&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1217.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7603&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1218.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7604&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1219.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7605&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

I like having him holding the moon rock like that. :clap


What are you showing here, with the low spots between his legs?




http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1211.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7597&u=13235233)

[darksith72]

I like having him holding the moon rock like that. :clap


What are you showing here, with the low spots between his legs?

the footprints!: Wink1:

[DVD1]

I got this for two reasons. I like the thing; it's really good. And it works great in my 12" Doctor Who collection as the Impossible Astronaut.

[Maglor]

the footprints!: Wink1:

Oh, I see! :hi5:

[darksith72]

further work, with the creation and implementation of the pouch lunar samples, on the left thigh of Neil Armstrong ....

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1220.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7671&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1221.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7672&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1222.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7673&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1223.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7674&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1225.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7676&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1224.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7675&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1226.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7677&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

Groovy.

When you get this all the way you want it, I'd love to see a comparison with your reference shots. :)

[darksith72]

Here are the pictures I used to do my job on the cover of sample ....

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/ap11-s16.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7682&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/morse-10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7683&u=13235233)


http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/ap11-s14.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7680&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/ap11-s15.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7681&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1222.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7673&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

Man, you did an amazing job of getting him spot-on. :duff




Also, those pics prove that the moon landing was shot in a film studio! :horror :lol



In seriousness, what's the story behind those shots?

[darksith72]

new baby ... work !!

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1228.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7688&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1229.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7689&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1230.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7690&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1231.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7691&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1232.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7692&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1233.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7693&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1234.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7694&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1235.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7695&u=13235233)

[DeadLeaves]

Man, you did an amazing job of getting him spot-on. :duff




Also, those pics prove that the moon landing was shot in a film studio! :horror :lol



In seriousness, what's the story behind those shots?

I thought the same thing! Proof for the conspiracy theorists! :rotfl

[darksith72]

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1236.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7718&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1237.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7719&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1238.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7720&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1239.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7721&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1240.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7722&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1241.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7723&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1242.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7724&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

Great shots. Looks like the read deal. :)

[siquisiri]

GREAT work!

[darksith72]

Recent introduction of inscriptions on the equipment!

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1251.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7756&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1252.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7757&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1310.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7758&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1253.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7759&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1255.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7761&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1256.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7762&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1257.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7763&u=13235233)

http://i43.servimg.com/u/f43/13/23/52/33/dscf1258.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=7764&u=13235233)

[Maglor]

I C U. :wave

[galactiboy]

Finally broke down and ordered one of these... super impressive figure in person. And that's pretty impressive considering its a re-release of a figure that's over 10 years old.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccwa.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccw-2.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccza.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccz-1.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccy-2.jpg

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e381/galactiboy/New%20Collection%20Room/ccx-2.jpg

[CapnBludd]

Ordered from where? I've been looking since seeing this thread a couple weeks ago.

[galactiboy]

The only place that still (that I could find) was Cotswold. It was still in stock last time I checked, but I would not expect it to be for much longer; the prices on eBay have already jumped up a bit.

It was $137.99 before shipping.

[Maglor]

Congrats! Great figure indeed. And, nice shots. :)


Nice price too.

[JacktheRipper]

If I'm not mistaken Monkey Depot had this guy in their Blammo sale for $110. Unless there is another astronaut figure I'm not aware of. I'm kicking myself for not getting it but I had not cash.

[CapnBludd]

THANKS!!!! yes that needed caps:yess::clap

Order is in.:hi5:

[Batty]

Finally broke down and ordered one of these... super impressive figure in person. And that's pretty impressive considering its a re-release of a figure that's over 10 years old.


Yeah, it's a great figure. Nice pics! :duff

[galactiboy]

Thanks, just glad I didn't have to pay more due to my foot dragging :lol


THANKS!!!! yes that needed caps:yess::clap

Order is in.:hi5:

Sweet, glad I could help :duff