MONACO diorama w/ electric WHIPLASH WHIPS! official thread. get on the LIST.

[BISHART]

hey everyone, there has been a great response to my MONACO diorama base and LIGHT UP electric whiplash whips. so its time to open up the thread and take some orders. ill tell you a little about it first.

the base measures about 19 inches wide, and comes about 15.5 inches out from the wall, the fence is 18 inches high. it will be cast, and the fence and guardrail will be reproduced and built as well. it will also have shredded 1/6 scale F1 race car parts, like in the film, and a crowd backdrop behind the fence.

im offering it with or without whiplash’s whips.
with the whips, which will be fully integrated , the power box and wire will be hidden and built into the base. the power box is very small, and runs off a 9 volt battery, or i can include an ac adapter so you can plug it into the wall ($10.00).

so for the whips and the base, its $250.00 (add $10.00 for ac adapter)
without the whips, it will be $200.00.
for just the whips without the base its $100.00, $90.00 if you send me your whiplash whips to use for parts. Otherwise I cast the pieces myself.

this is the SHIPPED price (in the USA, outside of the USA , and alaska or hawaii it will be actual shipping.)

ill get to work on each persons base in the order you are added to the list, to get on the list i have to require a $100.00 deposit (this is to purchase all the parts, and so i dont get screwed and stuck with a ton of finished dioramas.) PM me for my paypal address, and in your payment be sure to include your username and shipping address. ( either as a gift, or enough to cover fees please if youre uncomfortable sending as a gift.)
i’m going to cut the list off at 8 people, and once those orders are filled, ill decide if im able to do more.

here are some photos, followed by THE LIST! (keep in mind, race car parts, and crowd background will be added)
thank you all!

* due to the underestimated work and materials cost associated with this base, the first 8 people on the list should feel very very lucky! hate to do it, but the price has to go up if i am to take more orders past these initial 8. the mold will have to be re done, and i wont do it unless i have at least 3 more people on board. just one of the drawbacks of doing everything yourself, by hand i suppose! haha i have a feeling once people start getting their bases and taking photos, word will spread, and there will be more interest, so i needed to chime in and mention that the new price will be 300.00 shipping NOT included this time. sorry to do it. i know its hard for people to imagine why it would cost that much, but trust me, doing it alone, one base is about 48 hours of work, and the material cost is... alot.
im not complaining, i love these things, and will be SO HAPPY to see them in people photos, but its tons of work.
i also appreciate everyones patience with the process, if this were my only job i would have been able to bust these things out. but unfortunately it is not. thank you all! *

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[BISHART]

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and THE LIST:

1- kingbumble (whips and base) deposit paid. CAST-PAINTED-
2- geil (whips and base) deposit paid. CAST
3- jstep (whips) paid in full. (fulfilled.)
4- rexus (whips and base) deposit paid. CAST
5- Indiana fett ( whips and base) deposit paid.
6- Centurion ( whips and base) deposit paid.
7- senbi575 ( whips and base) deposit paid.
8- cto15 (whips and base) deposit paid.

[Centurion]

Damn, that's an outstanding dio Bishart. The crowd and car parts are going to really add a lot of details.

At this point, it's a bit too rich for my blood....but if by "car parts" you mean a 1/6 Rolls sliced in half, you can count me in. :) :clap

[BISHART]

Damn, that's an outstanding dio Bishart. The crowd and car parts are going to really add a lot of details.

At this point, it's a bit too rich for my blood....but if by "car parts" you mean a 1/6 Rolls sliced in half, you can count me in. :) :clap

haha i wish, ive only found 1 1/6 rolls and its really really pricey. these will be racecars.

as far as funding. its 100 now, but youll have time to come up with the rest, as im sure you read. so let me know if something changes. but either way, thanks for the kind words, im glad you like it. i love it, and am glad its done, and im waiting for the mark V anxiously!!!!

[greygoose]

Fantastic work in this thread:clap

[Centurion]

Yeah, that's quite a talent you have. Very resourceful and creative.
I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one eagerly waiting to see the finalized diorama.

[BISHART]

thanks guys!

[kingbumble]

2 questions:

1) Do the whips flicker or are they constantly on?

2) How much would shipping be to the UK?

It looks awesome. I've been twitching to buy something 1/6 figure related for a while now and this may just fit the bill...

[BISHART]

2 questions:

1) Do the whips flicker or are they constantly on?

2) How much would shipping be to the UK?

It looks awesome. I've been twitching to buy something 1/6 figure related for a while now and this may just fit the bill...

the whips flicker, at any speed you choose OR they are constantly lit. the power box has dials on it, so you can adjust it to your liking. (ill take some pics of all that stuff soon.)

shipping to the UK, i have no idea right now, im sorry, i dont know how much it will all weigh until i get my first cast.

hope this helps! and thank you!

[Rexus]

I would definitely buy one BISHART! Please PM me, as I haven't posted much and can't PM you directly.

[BISHART]

I would definitely buy one BISHART! Please PM me, as I haven't posted much and can't PM you directly.

great!
sent you a message:1-1:

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

WOW that is absolutely incredible :clap

Would love to get on your list but the timing is awful with 2 SSC pieces being charged / shipped this week :gah::slap:gah::panic:

I hope there is no time limit on your production b/c this piece must be mine! Oh yes, it will be mine! :lol

[BISHART]

WOW that is absolutely incredible :clap

Would love to get on your list but the timing is awful with 2 SSC pieces being charged / shipped this week :gah::slap:gah::panic:

I hope there is no time limit on your production b/c this piece must be mine! Oh yes, it will be mine! :lol

thank you very much. there is no time limit, but at 30 ppl ill shut down the list for a while, and decide if i want to keep doing it. hope you can get one once you recover from your ssc purchases, i know im hurting right now from many preorders... haha:hi5:

[Colossus]

WOW! that's Great Looking, Impressive, Congrats Bishart

[Raikirik]

Very nice work! The Mark V is going to look great in this setup. :clap

[BISHART]

thanks guys! so excited for the mark V!

ahhhhhhhh

[Mr. EcKo]

Holy Crap Thats amazing , where did you get the chain link fence? wow so detailed :clap:goodpost:

[BISHART]

Holy Crap Thats amazing , where did you get the chain link fence? wow so detailed :clap:goodpost:

thanks ecko. i made the fence! some stuff from the hardware store!

[Centurion]

Very nice work! The Mark V is going to look great in this setup. :clap

thanks guys! so excited for the mark V!

ahhhhhhhh
Agreed, both of you.

The first time I saw the proto pics of the Mk.V, I decided then he will be on my shelf in battle damaged form.

Bishart's dio is perfect for my needs.

[BISHART]

Agreed, both of you.

The first time I saw the proto pics of the Mk.V, I decided then he will be on my shelf in battle damaged form.

Bishart's dio is perfect for my needs.

yeah, i knew i wanted him battle damaged, thats why i was stoked to get this, and the whips finished, they are going to look great wrapped around him.


here is a pic of the power box, showing how small it is.

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so whos getting on this list. lets do it! im making fence right now. :panic:

[a-dev]

This is stunning! I dropped out of the Iron Man lines, so I won't be considering this one, but amazing work. Damn this hobby needs just this kind of thing.

[BISHART]

thanks man. im thinking of doing one for various scenes of the guys i own. definatly will do a tron. thinking of doing the japanese garden at the end of iron man 2. gotham st, or rooftops maybe... not sure!

[DFanatic]

Oh damn! Should I? SHOULD I? Actually, I know I should but can I? I'll have to think about this one for a little longer. Is there a deadline for when we can sign up?

[Centurion]

So how does the 'Speed' dial work on the power box?
Does slowing it down bring it from being constantly on to flashing/pulsating?

'Bright' dial pretty much speaks for itself.

[BISHART]

Oh damn! Should I? SHOULD I? Actually, I know I should but can I? I'll have to think about this one for a little longer. Is there a deadline for when we can sign up?

hey man, glad you like it! there isnt a time limit really. but i am going to stop taking orders once i reach 30 people. so dont disappear for too long!

thanks again! YOU SHOULD!!!!:panic:

[BISHART]

So how does the 'Speed' dial work on the power box?
Does slowing it down bring it from being constantly on to flashing/pulsating?

'Bright' dial pretty much speaks for itself.

no actually, the ON button you see there on first click makes it flicker, the speed dictates the speed of the flicker, then click the ON button again, and the whips are solid. click it again, and its OFF.

hope that helps!

[a-dev]

Oh damn! Should I? SHOULD I? Actually, I know I should but can I? I'll have to think about this one for a little longer. Is there a deadline for when we can sign up?

Having the exact same internal battle RE: the Predators diorama. I've just been spending a fortune on other stuff and something amazing like this comes along. :panic:

[BISHART]

Having the exact same internal battle RE: the Predators diorama. I've just been spending a fortune on other stuff and something amazing like this comes along. :panic:

paniiiiicc i love that icon.

this hobby never lets up. never cuts anyone any breaks... ive got the tron light cycle, mark v, tracker, mark vi, and spiderman on preorder. thats a scary thing... and i still want berserker.

so i feel your PANIC!!!!:panic:

[Centurion]

no actually, the ON button you see there on first click makes it flicker, the speed dictates the speed of the flicker, then click the ON button again, and the whips are solid. click it again, and its OFF.

hope that helps!
Ahh, got it.
Thanks.

[Centurion]

paniiiiicc i love that icon.

this hobby never lets up. never cuts anyone any breaks... ive got the tron light cycle, mark v, tracker, mark vi, and spiderman on preorder. thats a scary thing... and i still want berserker.

so i feel your PANIC!!!!:panic:
Woah, that's a list. :panic:

[jstep13]

Im interested in just the whips, PM sent!!

[BISHART]

Im interested in just the whips, PM sent!!

thanks, sent you a pm.

[CTO15]

great work bro, I wish I had some dough to drop for this, real winner here!

[jstep13]

payment sent, thanks buddy!

[Firebird]

An excellent job well done BISHART! I just had to give you some more props again. :clap :clap :clap

[BISHART]

An excellent job well done BISHART! I just had to give you some more props again. :clap :clap :clap

thank you man. finish yours! cant wait to see it!

[Firebird]

thank you man. finish yours! cant wait to see it!

Not yet. Been busy at work this week so far and only can get a little bit done here and there when I get home. I should have some updates this weekend.

[BISHART]

Not yet. Been busy at work this week so far and only can get a little bit done here and there when I get home. I should have some updates this weekend.

awesome! looking forward to it.

[Firebird]

This is my first attempt at a dio, so I think that is also why it is taking a little longer than usual. :)

[marker2037]

Awesome, awesome work bishart. Now I seriously have to consider picking up Whiplash. I'd do it just to be able to get this dio.

[Balrog]

Wow Bishart, the dio is freaking sweeeet!

I REALLY didn't want to get Whiplash to go with my MK V, and I've only got detolfs for shelves... even then I'm still considering one of these:gah::panic:

Sick work man, sick work.

[Indiana Fett]

Thanks for the quick responses BISHART...Add me to the list, I'm definitely in! :hi5:

[BISHART]

Awesome. Thanks guys. Balrog, you should get one! Haha.
Indiana, glad to hear it man. I'll put you on the list, my paypal is ben.bishart@gmail.com

Is anyone needing a whiplash? I might b able to sell you one if that's what you need with the diorama.

[Balrog]

Balrog, you should get one! Haha.

Is anyone needing a whiplash? I might b able to sell you one if that's what you need with the diorama.

Dude don't even:mad::mad:

[CTO15]

I hope you make these for awhile Bishart I'll probably jump on the band wagon in a month of so

[BISHART]

Dude don't even:mad::mad:

Sorry sorry sorry. :pray:

[Balrog]

:lol

Man You don't know the (Self inflicted) week I've had...

PO'd and payed for MK V, Tracker Pred, bought Falconer, DX Joker and MISB DC Direct DX Batman, & thought I'd put money aside for the inevitable classic pred announcment or Sam Flynn + light cycle, + buy SSC PF Morgul King...

Then you come out with this ____!!!!:mad::gah:

You make me mad in the best kind of way...:1-1: It's good to know there's amazing customizers like you out there.

[obi_dave_kenobi]

:lol

Man You don't know the (Self inflicted) week I've had...

PO'd and payed for MK V, Tracker Pred, bought Falconer, DX Joker and MISB DC Direct DX Batman, & thought I'd put money aside for the inevitable classic pred announcment or Sam Flynn + light cycle, + buy SSC PF Morgul King...

Then you come out with this ____!!!!:mad::gah:

You make me mad in the best kind of way...:1-1: It's good to know there's amazing customizers like you out there.

Wow! that's quite a week.

I'm in a similar boat. Want those whips but need money to do it. :(

[a-dev]

I too have been spending money like a mofo having recently joined ebay for the first time. I don't wanna say how much but...a lot.

[Legendary Hunter]

Whoa!! That is awesome!! It's things like this that make me regret selling my entire HT Iron Man line....but great work!!!

[Balrog]

Ebay's a devastating place for those (like myself) who are very late to the Hot Toys 1/6 collecting game. :gah: I hate : read : love this hobby......:cuckoo:

[a-dev]

Ebay's a devastating place for those (like myself) who are very late to the Hot Toys 1/6 collecting game. :gah: I hate : read : love this hobby......:cuckoo:

Exactly. Its just ebay opens doors that were previously not even an option. Long sold out figures and items, parted out figures. Unfortunately I'm getting close to maxing out the CC again. :gah: And I'm not even finished, theres still stuff I want.

[Balrog]

Don't even get me started on sold out HT figures. Even stuff I see was only released 6 months ago has me ballbusted with ebay scalper prices. :horror

I'm really glad we were around for the release of the IM:2 and Predators figs though... They've already started to skyrocket.

Sorry Bishart for the derail mate... Back to amazing dios that won't fit my shelves:(

[a-dev]

I don't even have shelves at the moment. The stuff I have will determine the shelving I need not the other way around! :lol

[BISHART]

No feel free. Having fun reading it. I agree with it all haha

[greygoose]

:lol

Man You don't know the (Self inflicted) week I've had...

PO'd and payed for MK V, Tracker Pred, bought Falconer, DX Joker and MISB DC Direct DX Batman, & thought I'd put money aside for the inevitable classic pred announcment or Sam Flynn + light cycle, + buy SSC PF Morgul King...

Then you come out with this ____!!!!:mad::gah:

You make me mad in the best kind of way...:1-1: It's good to know there's amazing customizers like you out there.

Man, tough week :1-1:

:rock

p.s. Can I have one of the seeds from your money tree :D

[BISHART]

me too please? yeah i have on preorder, mark v, mark vi, tracker, light cycle, spiderman, and thor. and i still need to buy berserker. this hobby is crazy. thats why im thinking of ways to appreciate them more, with kick ace displays!

[Indiana Fett]

me too please? yeah i have on preorder, mark v, mark vi, tracker, light cycle, spiderman, and thor. and i still need to buy berserker. this hobby is crazy. thats why im thinking of ways to appreciate them more, with kick ace displays!

:rock :rock :rock

:clap

...and I love that you're offering up these kick ace displays to us fellow Freaks too! :hi5:

[Centurion]

:rock :rock :rock

:clap

...and I love that you're offering up these kick ace displays to us fellow Freaks too! :hi5:
No doubt. Especially this Monaco dio.
Can't wait to see the back-drop with the audience and various car parts scattered on the base. :yess:

[Centurion]

:lol

Man You don't know the (Self inflicted) week I've had...

PO'd and payed for MK V, Tracker Pred, bought Falconer, DX Joker and MISB DC Direct DX Batman, & thought I'd put money aside for the inevitable classic pred announcment or Sam Flynn + light cycle, + buy SSC PF Morgul King...

Then you come out with this ____!!!!:mad::gah:

You make me mad in the best kind of way...:1-1: It's good to know there's amazing customizers like you out there.
Damn, all in one week. :thud: :thud: :thud:

They're all great figures. :rock

[BISHART]

No doubt. Especially this Monaco dio.
Can't wait to see the back-drop with the audience and various car parts scattered on the base. :yess:

Yeah thanks. Should have an update on that soon. Waiting on the giant 1/6 race car to arrive!

I've got lots of pm's from people saying they defiantly want it. But again I need a deposit to afford to begin work on your base so don't forget to do that so I can get rolling on yours. Just wanted to make sure people knew that so they weren't left behind if the list fills up. Thanks everyone I'm glad the response is so positive.
If this continues to be a success...
I have plans for a terminator 2 base, tron light cycle base, more predator bases, more iron man 2 bases an something for all our dark
knight figures. :)

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Fighting my temptation to put a deposit on this item is a true test of my will power! :gah:

[a-dev]

I have plans for a terminator 2 base,

:wink1: *rubs hands together*

I'm hoping to go for your Predators base after I examine the credit card situation once the most recent wave of purchases appear on the statement.

[BISHART]

:wink1: *rubs hands together*

I'm hoping to go for your Predators base after I examine the credit card situation once the most recent wave of purchases appear on the statement.

Sounds good! Glad to hear it. I'll fill you in on my terminator diorama soon as well. And getting to work on the predators totem!

[greygoose]

Sounds good! Glad to hear it. I'll fill you in on my terminator diorama soon as well. And getting to work on the predators totem!

So the totems confirmed:wink1:

[BISHART]

So the totems confirmed:wink1:

Somewhat! I'll keep you posted. It would suck if ht never made the classic pred though. Would anyone still want this thing?

[greygoose]

Somewhat! I'll keep you posted. It would suck if ht never made the classic pred though. Would anyone still want this thing?

> > > > > > > > > >
http://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?p=3349212#post3349212

:wink1:

[Eli26]

A question that should be asked (and may have already), and be made for all to read vs. in a private setting, how good are you at meeting your goal of the finished product for the client? I only ask because a few customizers here have burned a few of us Freaks in the past. I think it's only fair I ask this question. Do you have anything to back yourself up in this regard. Not trying to be rude, but covering everyone's bases. Also, I am interested as a potential client.

[BISHART]

A question that should be asked (and may have already), and be made for all to read vs. in a private setting, how good are you at meeting your goal of the finished product for the client? I only ask because a few customizers here have burned a few of us Freaks in the past. I think it's only fair I ask this question. Do you have anything to back yourself up in this regard. Not trying to be rude, but covering everyone's bases. Also, I am interested as a potential client.

of course its fair to ask... ive done lots of customs. my icon is the liono i made, made 6 of these guys for people on facebook. also made the king webstor motuc figure, 2 of those, 3 blackstars, 3 cheetaras, 1 panthro, the matty collector figure, made someone here on the board a custom iron patriot 1/6 scale with base.
here are some photos of stuff ive done, sold and done again and again for people. mostly people on facebook, or ebay, but if you need refrences i could pull them together.

also am a professional working comic book artist, so know about finishing things. finished a 300 page graphic novel, NATHAN THE CAVEMAN www.bishart.net/nate and sold over 400 or so copies of that, self published, and sent out myself.
done several books since, working on several now, including one with marvel/dc writer JIM KRUEGER ( justice, earth x, avengers invaders.)

so i definatly can be trusted, and wouldnt risk my reputation, or toy trading and selling stature. haha plus if for some reason, like i fell deathly ill and couldnt get these dioramas done, everyone who sent a deposit would obv. get their money back.


here are some links to a few reviews of my work.

CUSTOM RELATED:
http://www.figures.com/forums/news/10527-ben-bishops-thundercats.html

http://toynewsi.com/news.php?catid=68&itemid=16018

http://www.he-man.org/forums/boards/showthread.php?t=195743

COMIC RELATED:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UI0DGAPYNg4

http://splashpage.mtv.com/2009/10/14/adapt-this-nathan-the-caveman-by-ben-bishop/

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/jim-krueger-stand-in-101006.html

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/182688_10150402553065386_567270385_17094699_141798 9_n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/148715_10150315764830386_567270385_15566617_641486 _n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/40585_10150242880685386_567270385_13947355_6577736 _n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/28972_10150200202555386_567270385_12688941_5656093 _n.jpg

http://a3.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/64457_10150283872900386_567270385_14971838_5031356 _n.jpg

http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash1/28422_10150204890475386_567270385_12830054_6252735 _n.jpg

http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/30672_10150186512630386_567270385_12309947_3483129 _n.jpg

the first printing.
http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-ash1/v231/117/108/567270385/n567270385_2742545_5895.jpg

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Incredible work Bishart!

You're going to throw in an autographed copy of your graphic novel for customers right? ;):lol

[BISHART]

Incredible work Bishart!

You're going to throw in an autographed copy of your graphic novel for customers right? ;):lol

thanks man!
tell you what, ill do it for the first 5 people officially on the list!:yess:

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

thanks man!
tell you what, ill do it for the first 5 people officially on the list!:yess:

You rock! :fireworks

[Geil]

That seals the deal for me!!!! :D
But seriousely I am so tempted to get this dio and I love the whips but I do want to see what F1 parts you can get your hands on???? Please let me know how much to ship to Toronto, Canada

[BISHART]

That seals the deal for me!!!! :D
But seriousely I am so tempted to get this dio and I love the whips but I do want to see what F1 parts you can get your hands on???? Please let me know how much to ship to Toronto, Canada

ok, sounds good man, i wont really have an idea about shipping cost to you until they are done, dont know how much different the cast will be than the original i have. the f1 parts are legit, from a nice 1/6 scale car. should have it soon, and then ill get some shots of how that will look.

hope you end up ordering one! thanks!

[Geil]

I am really worried about where I can find the space for hits :lol

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I am really worried about where I can find the space for hits :lol

Time to make a new coffee table :lol

[BISHART]

I am really worried about where I can find the space for hits :lol

what do you display your 1/6 in now? this will fit on top of a detolf ikea shelf or whatever they are called. haha

[Centurion]

thanks man!
tell you what, ill do it for the first 5 people officially on the list!:yess:

What a stand up guy and great resume.

Can't wait to see those car parts. I have a feeling once you post those your order list will grow. :)

[BISHART]

What a stand up guy and great resume.

Can't wait to see those car parts. I have a feeling once you post those your order list will grow. :)

thanks man.

yeah im excited to chop up a perfectly good racecar. but at the same time, there arent MANY parts, not big ones anyway, in that section of road in the scene if you look back. and i know how hardcore we all can be with film accuracy. so dont expect a whole f1 or something, haha. but it will look killer.

[Centurion]

No, I hear ya.
But something like a tire or spoiler, right?

[BISHART]

No, I hear ya.
But something like a tire or spoiler, right?

yeah definatly, i think the tire would look awesome, but there arent any in the scene, do people care? can i just make it look as bad as$ as possible? or what?

[BISHART]

got some more pics for you guys, couldnt help but turn all the lights on and repose a little today when i should have been drawing.

here is a good shot showing how much space it takes up, i dont think its too severe.
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cant wait for the MARK V.

[Centurion]

Wow! Impressive display for sure!
I also recognize all the MOTUC on the top shelf. :clap

So, that right there is 17" width and 20" length, correct?
How tall do you anticipate it to be with the audience behind the guardrail?

[BISHART]

Wow! Impressive display for sure!
I also recognize all the MOTUC on the top shelf. :clap

So, that right there is 17" width and 20" length, correct?
How tall do you anticipate it to be with the audience behind the guardrail?

yeah its 17 out from the wall, and 19-20 across. it wont be taller than the fencing, the crowd will just be behind the fence.

and if you collect motuc, ive got just the diorama for you, hint hint. you post on the matty FB?

[Centurion]

No I don't but talking about MOTUC and seeing your Lion-O (Thundercats) avatar sure is nostalgic.

[BISHART]

yeah im a big poser, was born in 86, and just got into all these guys now. so i ahve almost no nostalgia for it, i was a TMNT kid.

[Centurion]

yeah im a big poser, was born in 86, and just got into all these guys now. so i ahve almost no nostalgia for it, i was a TMNT kid.
It's all good. Not a poser at all. These were all fun cartoons back in the day.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

yeah its 17 out from the wall, and 19-20 across. it wont be taller than the fencing, the crowd will just be behind the fence.

and if you collect motuc, ive got just the diorama for you, hint hint. you post on the matty FB?

17 wide x 19-20 long x ? height? Sorry if I missed it.

Another question I have for you Bishart is in regards to the posing you have on this dio. Since I currently have no Hot Toys figures I don't understand how they don't fall over on display without a proper base. How do they stay put?

[BISHART]

17 wide x 19-20 long x ? height? Sorry if I missed it.

Another question I have for you Bishart is in regards to the posing you have on this dio. Since I currently have no Hot Toys figures I don't understand how they don't fall over on display without a proper base. How do they stay put?

its 20 inches from the left side to the right side, and 17 inches from the back to the front, the height is over a foot. i havent mentioned it, to the top of the fence.

i never use stands for any of my hot toys, they all stand pretty well, ive never had any fall over, just gotta pose them good. youre in for a big treat man once they start coming in! theya re the best thing ever, ive only been collecting a few months and i have almost 24. its a snowballing hobby youll never feel good about haha

[Centurion]

Hot Toys figures can be made to stand without their bases.
Most of them come with stiff enough ankles, knees, and hips that they can hold a position.

The key is to pose them in a way where they still retain their center of gravity within the center of the figure.

Your posing options are more limited, of course, but you don't get that eye-sore of a stand.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

its 20 inches from the left side to the right side, and 17 inches from the back to the front, the height is over a foot. i havent mentioned it, to the top of the fence.

i never use stands for any of my hot toys, they all stand pretty well, ive never had any fall over, just gotta pose them good. youre in for a big treat man once they start coming in! theya re the best thing ever, ive only been collecting a few months and i have almost 24. its a snowballing hobby youll never feel good about haha

Ty for the clarification.

24 already?! Haha good for you! :hi5:

I've told myself that I'm limiting my scope to Iron Man pieces initially since they are being produced currently and somewhat available. :lol

[Centurion]

youre in for a big treat man once they start coming in! theya re the best thing ever, ive only been collecting a few months and i have almost 24. its a snowballing hobby youll never feel good about haha
Agreed.
Sometimes I wish I never discovered Hot Toys. :)

[Centurion]

I've told myself that I'm limiting my scope to Iron Man pieces initially since they are being produced currently and somewhat available. :lol
I also have to contain my impulses and have limited myself to just two lines. Iron Man and Predators.

[BISHART]

i tried limiting, it was just iron man, and then batman, and then now its predators, and now tron, and custom killzones, and half life, i wont be doing terminator or anyting like that... im pretty specific about my displays, so i wont just get a little of everything.

but when i began, i started with iron man and war machine, and told myself i wouldnt be getting any figure with cothing, because then its a doll.. well now im a doll collector, starting with mech test, then 2 face, and then everyone. haha.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

i tried limiting, it was just iron man, and then batman, and then now its predators, and now tron, and custom killzones, and half life, i wont be doing terminator or anyting like that... im pretty specific about my displays, so i wont just get a little of everything.

but when i began, i started with iron man and war machine, and told myself i wouldnt be getting any figure with cothing, because then its a doll.. well now im a doll collector, starting with mech test, then 2 face, and then everyone. haha.

Wow that's my worst fears come true :lol

Actually, good for you. You only live once and if you can afford to collect like that then more power to you. I definitely can't go that berserk, and I don't have room to display a vast collection like that...................I think. ;)

[BISHART]

Wow that's my worst fears come true :lol

Actually, good for you. You only live once and if you can afford to collect like that then more power to you. I definitely can't go that berserk, and I don't have room to display a vast collection like that...................I think. ;)

this is how it begins. its ok. hot toys are amazing, i love them all and once the moneys gone, you forget what it cost and youre just happy to have it. they all g up in value too, so you can convince youself knowing that if worst came to worst you could at least egt your money back.

[Centurion]

Wow that's my worst fears come true :lol

Actually, good for you. You only live once and if you can afford to collect like that then more power to you. I definitely can't go that berserk, and I don't have room to display a vast collection like that...................I think. ;)If you stick around here in these forums, finding room to display your figures will become a big problem. :lol

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

If you stick around here in these forums, finding room to display your figures will become a big problem. :lol

:lol:lol:lol I've come up with a strategy mentally as for what I want and where I'd put it, but I'm fully aware that this will have no chance of actually happening in reality.

@ BISHART - :exactly: Good to know their value appreciates over time

[BISHART]

ive got about 24 14 inch by 14 in glass cubes on the way. going to have an awesome display.

[Centurion]

ive got about 24 14 inch by 14 in glass cubes on the way. going to have an awesome display.Glass? Wow, that's going to be quite heavy once you start stacking or doing a side-by-side on one shelf.

[BISHART]

Glass? Wow, that's going to be quite heavy once you start stacking or doing a side-by-side on one shelf.

they are retail selves. meant to be stacked. cant wait.

[Buttmunch]

Fantastic work! Tempting. Very, very tempting!

[BISHART]

Fantastic work! Tempting. Very, very tempting!

thanks man!

[Centurion]

they are retail selves. meant to be stacked. cant wait.Ahh, got it.

[BISHART]

Ahh, got it.

Yeah they are meant to rest on the floorer a table. It's going to be great.

[Geil]

I need a bigger house for another coffee table with this :( so are you recasting the F1or you are spreading out the parts to tour 30 pieces?

[greygoose]

I also have to contain my impulses and have limited myself to just two lines. Iron Man and Predators.

i tried limiting, it was just iron man, and then batman, and then now its predators, and now tron, and custom killzones, and half life, i wont be doing terminator or anyting like that... im pretty specific about my displays, so i wont just get a little of everything.

but when i began, i started with iron man and war machine, and told myself i wouldnt be getting any figure with cothing, because then its a doll.. well now im a doll collector, starting with mech test, then 2 face, and then everyone. haha.

I've decided just to stick with Iron Man and Predator now. So many great figures and licenses coming from HT though.

Cent: Do you have Whiplash and Mark V and VI on PO?

[BISHART]

I need a bigger house for another coffee table with this :( so are you recasting the F1or you are spreading out the parts to tour 30 pieces?

I'll be putting certain pieces on the base and those will be cast with each one. So they will all be the same. That racecar better show up today!

[BISHART]

The car has arrived. It's huge. Pics soon.

[BISHART]

some shots of the car, with my animals, and then DISSASSEMBLED!!!

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[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

some shots of the car, with my animals, and then DISSASSEMBLED!!!

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Nice!

I think it's cool you employ your canine and feline to help in the demolition of F1 vehicles :lol:lol:lol

[BISHART]

yeah i let them take a crack at it first. they werent as useful as my dremel.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

yeah i let them take a crack at it first. they werent as useful as my dremel.

You have to hide a treat inside of it to get them going, maybe a little catnip too! :rotfl

[BISHART]

ok, the car is dead.

here is what i came up with as far as where to put what pieces to make the best diorama. if i went by the movie, there is almost nothing on this square of pavement.
BUT, were going for a good looking dio. here right?

so what do you think? nothing is stuck in place or anything. but i was at it for a couple hours, (its harder than you think, to put the pieces somewhere good looking, and to be conscious of what is actually possible with a one piece mold.) and this is what i think, looked, worked, and felt best.
i definitely realized that LESS is more in this case. having too much car parts totally intruded on the look of the dio. and the figures youre showcasing.
some pics, with and without whiplash.
http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc6/216837_10150545298820386_567270385_17934431_339748 7_n.jpg
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[VASith]

That really looks amazing man!!! Great job!! :hi5:

[BISHART]

That really looks amazing man!!! Great job!! :hi5:

thanks, so you like the car parts?

[VASith]

thanks, so you like the car parts?

Car parts looks great. Maybe a bit more weathering/burning on them. They were running an Indy race. Maybe scratch them up a tiny bit more.

[BISHART]

Oh yeah. Of course. This was just placement. Then I'm going to scratch them. And then everything will e castes. So it will be teosinte each time.

[greygoose]

Liking the car parts. Some nice burn patches would be the icing on the cake.

[BISHART]

Liking the car parts. Some nice burn patches would be the icing on the cake.

burn patches on the car parts? yeah i will. in the final paint. this is just for placement. everything wont be painted until its cast.

[greygoose]

OK cool.

Can't wait to see the Mark V in there:rock

[vodoun]

Bish, will you be selling the whips standalone or does it need to be part of the diorama?

[BISHART]

Bish, will you be selling the whips standalone or does it need to be part of the diorama?

Yes sir. The whips without the base are 100. 90 if you send me your whiplash whips to use for parts. Otherwise I cast the pieces myself. Let me know if you're interested. I'm putting in an order for the electronics very soon. My paypal is ben.bishart@gmail.com

Thanks!

[vodoun]

I'll get back to you soon on that. I had just placed an order for Whiplash today after seeing your glowing whips. This'll be too good to pass up on.

[BISHART]

I'll get back to you soon on that. I had just placed an order for Whiplash today after seeing your glowing whips. This'll be too good to pass up on.

perfect! glad i could support the expansion of your collection! whiplash is going to be a hot commodity once the mark V hits. better to snag yours now.

[Geil]

Oh craptastic. Now I have to get this :(. Where are you located again? I gotto check on shipping cost

[BISHART]

Oh craptastic. Now I have to get this :(. Where are you located again? I gotto check on shipping cost

i am in MAINE. im like an hour from canada, haha but i think international is international. i dont know what i would assume this thing will weigh, but i cant imagine its THAT MUCH.

so you like the placement of the car parts? i figured less is def. more.

[Centurion]

I've decided just to stick with Iron Man and Predator now. So many great figures and licenses coming from HT though.

Cent: Do you have Whiplash and Mark V and VI on PO?I do not have Mk.V or VI preordered. I usually wait until the first wave of shipments gets in and make a purchase afterwards. I do intend on getting both armors.

Whiplash, I originally was not going to buy. But since Bishart came up with his dio, I've seriously reconsidered.
Afterall, what better way to display the Mk.V....battle damaged, wrapped in Whiplash's whip, and with the Monaco dio.

[BISHART]

I do not have Mk.V or VI preordered. I usually wait until the first wave of shipments gets in and make a purchase afterwards. I do intend on getting both armors.

Whiplash, I originally was not going to buy. But since Bishart came up with his dio, I've seriously reconsidered.
Afterall, what better way to display the Mk.V....battle damaged, wrapped in Whiplash's whip, and with the Monaco dio.

i cant believe you dont preorder! they go up in value so fast. the vi is already way up there. get on the list for the mark v man!

and YES! hope you do get a dio, and whiplash.

[Centurion]

i cant believe you dont preorder! they go up in value so fast. the vi is already way up there. get on the list for the mark v man!

and YES! hope you do get a dio, and whiplash.I agree.
However, this year I have to budget very carefully.
I wouldn't want to make a preorder I couldn't get, then be stuck with a cancellation penalty.

[Centurion]

In regards to placement of the car parts...

I was thinking, maybe you could keep the parts loose. That way the final placement can be determined by the customer and changed around at their preference.

Doing this may help with packaging the dio also, but I don't know.

Just trying to help. :)

[BISHART]

I agree.
However, this year I have to budget very carefully.
I wouldn't want to make a preorder I couldn't get, then be stuck with a cancellation penalty.

good point. i have alot of preorders right now, it would be very scary if they all came out the same month.

[greygoose]

I do not have Mk.V or VI preordered. I usually wait until the first wave of shipments gets in and make a purchase afterwards. I do intend on getting both armors.

Whiplash, I originally was not going to buy. But since Bishart came up with his dio, I've seriously reconsidered.
Afterall, what better way to display the Mk.V....battle damaged, wrapped in Whiplash's whip, and with the Monaco dio.

Do you have I, II, III and IV and I know you have WM.

Whiplash and the Mark V will look awesome together!

[BISHART]

i dont have 2, and 3, had two 3's once, customized one into iron patriot and sold the other. i sisnt like it man, i hate the rubber waist, and i know the iv was coming. i would get 2 if i found a good deal, but i dont think i would pay more than 80 bucks for 3.

[greygoose]

but i dont think i would pay more than 80 bucks for 3.

I've seen crazy prices for him:gah:

[BISHART]

yeah i know. thats all those completists out there, NEEDING to finish their hall of armors, part of me wants to do that.... but most of me doesnt. esp. now that ill be having each of my iron mans in diff scenes.

[vodoun]

I'm curious on the packaging. As in for transporting. Can the whole diorama be flat packed/cushioned. Thats another thing thats putting me off going the whole way for the order. Due to a hefty import tax if it's bulky/weight from America.

I think I asked this partially but I got lost what thread I asked it in. Due to pages and pages no doubt would have piled up beyond the response.

I'd love to have this sit on one of my tower units. Import fees is such a pain/worry.

[BISHART]

I'm curious on the packaging. As in for transporting. Can the whole diorama be flat packed/cushioned. Thats another thing thats putting me off going the whole way for the order. Due to a hefty import tax if it's bulky/weight from America.

I think I asked this partially but I got lost what thread I asked it in. Due to pages and pages no doubt would have piled up beyond the response.

I'd love to have this sit on one of my tower units. Import fees is such a pain/worry.

hey, yeah it will all be flat, the fence and gaurd rail will just be on top of the base, not assembled into it. id say a box that would have to be 6 inches high, and then 20 on its longest length? also cant imagine this thing weighing more than 5 lbs. im going to try to make it as light as possible.

[vodoun]

Excellent! I think I'll be going the whole order then once I get Whiplash. This diorama will create some stunning photos.

[Centurion]

Do you have I, II, III and IV and I know you have WM.

Whiplash and the Mark V will look awesome together!Like Bishart, I don't have the Mk.II.
I've been waiting for a decent price for one on ebay, but it looks like my window of opportunity is gone. This thing is hitting $600 + now. :(

I've got a Mk.III BD that's dying to go toe-to-toe with an Iron Monger.
Hopefully Hot Toys can make it happen.

[Centurion]

Excellent! I think I'll be going the whole order then once I get Whiplash. This diorama will create some stunning photos.
Indeed.
Like I said, earlier, I wasn't planning on getting Whiplash.
Now, he's a must buy. :lol

[greygoose]

This thing is hitting $600 + now. :(

I've got a Mk.III BD that's dying to go toe-to-toe with an Iron Monger.
Hopefully Hot Toys can make it happen.

Crazy prices:panic:

What happened with the Iron Monger talk afew months back. He getting made?

[Centurion]

Crazy prices:panic:

What happened with the Iron Monger talk afew months back. He getting made?No one knows for sure.
We haven't heard or seen anything since the Tokyo Toy Show this year.

[greygoose]

No one knows for sure.
We haven't heard or seen anything since the Tokyo Toy Show this year.

OK cheers:hi5:

[BISHART]

Excellent! I think I'll be going the whole order then once I get Whiplash. This diorama will create some stunning photos.

awesome! id love to see some great photos.

just let me know when youre ready, my paypal is ben.bishart@gmail.com
im goign to be putting in a big order for the electronics soon.

[Geil]

i am in MAINE. im like an hour from canada, haha but i think international is international. i dont know what i would assume this thing will weigh, but i cant imagine its THAT MUCH.

so you like the placement of the car parts? i figured less is def. more.

I will crunch the numbers when I get back to work as I will be using our company UPS account but I am pretty much in. btw so no reduction in price since I will be paying my own shipping? ;) Also what is your target timeline for completing this? I assume you try to make them all together or in batches?
I really wanted more car parts but considering the space you might be right about the "less is more" though if you can include more loose parts it be even better :D

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

I really wanted more car parts but considering the space you might be right about the "less is more" though if you can include more loose parts it be even better :D

Agreed.

How about a half torched Stark Monaco race car up against the fence like it was flying through the air when Whiplash destroyed it?! :lol

Just messing with ya Bishart ;)

[BISHART]

I will crunch the numbers when I get back to work as I will be using our company UPS account but I am pretty much in. btw so no reduction in price since I will be paying my own shipping? ;) Also what is your target timeline for completing this? I assume you try to make them all together or in batches?
I really wanted more car parts but considering the space you might be right about the "less is more" though if you can include more loose parts it be even better :D

cool, again i dont know the exact weight yet, so whatever you come up with will be an estimate. i just cant imagine it costing THAT much. who knows.
timeline, ummm im working on them right now. going to get at least ten sets of fences and guardrails done at a time, while working to mold and cast the base. so obv, im hoping sooner than later. but realistically, id say a couple months.
the extra car parts just overwhelm all the figure space in the diorama, i had planned to have some big pieces there, but in that amount of space it just didnt look good . i definatly wont be making casts of more than what is there now. BUT you could always add scraps of plastic to yours, im sure that would work.

as far as shipping ill have to see what it comes out to for me to ship usa, and for me to ship to you international, we can figure out some possible discounted rate at that time. hows that sound?

[BISHART]

Agreed.

How about a half torched Stark Monaco race car up against the fence like it was flying through the air when Whiplash destroyed it?! :lol

Just messing with ya Bishart ;)

i had the whole nose at one point, cut just like whiplash did, but it was WAY too big.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

i had the whole nose at one point, cut just like whiplash did, but it was WAY too big.

Whoa! :horror

Where's the pic?! Tease :lol

[BISHART]

lol. i took it off right away

[greygoose]

lol. i took it off right away

You should make a bigger diorama BISHART:D Damn it would be huge and awesome!:rock

[BISHART]

You should make a bigger diorama BISHART:D Damn it would be huge and awesome!:rock

haha the WHOLE track!

[greygoose]

haha the WHOLE track!

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[Geil]

cool, again i dont know the exact weight yet, so whatever you come up with will be an estimate. i just cant imagine it costing THAT much. who knows.
timeline, ummm im working on them right now. going to get at least ten sets of fences and guardrails done at a time, while working to mold and cast the base. so obv, im hoping sooner than later. but realistically, id say a couple months.
the extra car parts just overwhelm all the figure space in the diorama, i had planned to have some big pieces there, but in that amount of space it just didnt look good . i definatly wont be making casts of more than what is there now. BUT you could always add scraps of plastic to yours, im sure that would work.

as far as shipping ill have to see what it comes out to for me to ship usa, and for me to ship to you international, we can figure out some possible discounted rate at that time. hows that sound?

Sounds good. damn you can pretty much count me in.... how bout instead of giving me a discount gimme a few more scrap pieces from your F1 :D I send the deposit over in a moment

[BISHART]

Updated the list. Thanks geil I got your deposit! You're all set, I'll keep you posted!

[BISHART]

hey guys, friday im going to put in an order for things i need to start making these for people on the list. so if youre not on the list by friday thats fine, but if you could be that would save me time, and i could order everything i need then. either way, thanks for all your support, and i cant wait to start busting these out, and see all your setups!

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

How much extra is it to include the Stark grand prix racer with Tony stuck in it upside down on the track? :lol

;) J/k can;t wait to see your completed dio!

[BISHART]

How much extra is it to include the Stark grand prix racer with Tony stuck in it upside down on the track? :lol

;) J/k can;t wait to see your completed dio!

haha thats a whole diff proj. you going to get this or what??

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

haha thats a whole diff proj. you going to get this or what??

Friday deadline! :panic:

I'm having an issue of where I'd set this piece up. The space I want to use is directly above my tv, but the max height of this area is 17.5in and it only goes 14.5in from the back to the front ledge. I recall you saying this dio extends almost 18 inches from rear to front :slap

[BISHART]

well, its not a deadline, you can always get one. but.

from the wall out, its 17. it will still work ona 14 shelf though because so much of it would be on the shelf, only about 2 inches overhanging. the height of the thing should fit too. its only a little taller than the guys, i could potentially make you a shorter one too.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

well, its not a deadline, you can always get one. but.

from the wall out, its 17. it will still work ona 14 shelf though because so much of it would be on the shelf, only about 2 inches overhanging. the height of the thing should fit too. its only a little taller than the guys, i could potentially make you a shorter one too.

Excellente! Gracias! ;)

I have to wait for Wednesday for Whiplash's arrival to see how a Hot Toys piece fits in the space I described since I currently don't have 1 :lol That should give me a clearer idea of how the dio will look.

How heavy is the dio approx do you have any idea?

[BISHART]

Excellente! Gracias! ;)

I have to wait for Wednesday for Whiplash's arrival to see how a Hot Toys piece fits in the space I described since I currently don't have 1 :lol That should give me a clearer idea of how the dio will look.

How heavy is the dio approx do you have any idea?

its light. wont be more than 5 lbs. wont even be 5 lbs.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

its light. wont be more than 5 lbs. wont even be 5 lbs.

Good to know ty for the info Bish! :clap

[BISHART]

Good to know ty for the info Bish! :clap

you got it! hope you can purchase one!

[BISHART]

REXUS added to the list. thank you sir!

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

you got it! hope you can purchase one!

I'm sure by Friday I'll cave in :lol

Hope I can get 1 of your graphic novels too, love to check it out!

Are you going to number these pieces btw? Think that would be kinda cool with your siggy on the base plate with a #, but maybe I'm just geeky :rotfl

[BISHART]

nice! you can get a book anytime! www.bishart.net

ill number these beehatches, dont worry.

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

nice! you can get a book anytime! www.bishart.net

ill number these beehatches, dont worry.

:goodpost::clap:yess::hi5:

[Centurion]

Now that's class!

[BISHART]

Now that's class!

haha you know it.

[greygoose]

ttt:bouncin

[BISHART]

ttt:bouncin

what is "ttt"? just checking in?

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

what is "ttt"? just checking in?

Time To send a complimentary dio To Y4NK33 :lol

[BISHART]

Time To send a complimentary dio To Y4NK33 :lol

ahhhh, well i guess if greygoose says so.:dunno

[a-dev]

I'm still interested in the Predators diorama by the way - Reektwon did not put me off. My main hesitations are the current bank balance and those 'watching eyes' I mentioned. :lol

[greygoose]

what is "ttt"? just checking in?

Bumping ya' thread to the top:rock

[BISHART]

I'm still interested in the Predators diorama by the way - Reektwon did not put me off. My main hesitations are the current bank balance and those 'watching eyes' I mentioned. :lol

GOOD, that guy had it out for me, its only a matter of time before he makes his way here to tell me mini plastic fence can disrupt the ecological balance of foreign countries. :cuckoo:

take your time if youve gotta. the more i look at the pred. dio the more i am thinking of ways i COULD cast it.
it would involve getting rid of all that moss, and losing the wood vines.
once its cast i could put the moss back on, but would skip the wood vines (because... its wood after all, and " thats hazardous")
if i could do that, and paint it all up, would you be MORE interested in that? or keeping the real wood?

[BISHART]

Bumping ya' thread to the top:rock

nice!:hi5:

[greygoose]

(because... its wood after all, and " thats hazardous")
if i could do that, and paint it all up, would you be MORE interested in that? or keeping the real wood?

Real wood=Biological hazard:lecture
:rotfl:rotfl

[BISHART]

hahahahahhaa im cracking up. maybe, a bunch of garbage wood i found in a basement, or in the woods. but beach wood. dead, dried out, sitting in the sun. not to mention they arent going to tear into the package and be like OMG whats all this scrap wood full of bugs. its going to be packed very well, with care and attached to a painted foam diorama, i think they will be ok with it.


we cant get into this again though... so i gotta stop. haha

[Centurion]

:lecture LOL! That description made a great visual in my head.

Customers receive a package without a single straight edge, twigs piercing through the wrapper, and a rather strange buzzing sound coming from within. :rotfl

[BISHART]

:lecture LOL! That description made a great visual in my head.

Customers receive a package without a single straight edge, twigs piercing through the wrapper, and a rather strange buzzing sound coming from within. :rotfl

hahaha exactly. thats what im sending, a bug bomb.

[Centurion]

That's great.
Glad you have a good sense of humor buddy. :duff

[BISHART]

That's great.
Glad you have a good sense of humor buddy. :duff

of course! :chillpill:

[Indiana Fett]

This thread = :rock :rock :rock!!!

:hi5:

[BISHART]

This thread = :rock :rock :rock!!!

:hi5:

thanks man, this whole page is just full of smileys. :yess:


but back to the topic at hand.
the monaco bases are coming along swimmingly. im busy at work, making lots of fences... still putting in the friday order for mold making materials, electrical wires, and other stuff i need. should have the first people on the list taken care of real soon.:pigfly:

[greygoose]

thanks man, this whole page is just full of smileys. :yess:


but back to the topic at hand.
the monaco bases are coming along swimmingly. im busy at work, making lots of fences... still putting in the friday order for mold making materials, electrical wires, and other stuff i need. should have the first people on the list taken care of real soon.:pigfly:

So, doing this is your job?:cool:

[a-dev]

GOOD, that guy had it out for me, its only a matter of time before he makes his way here to tell me mini plastic fence can disrupt the ecological balance of foreign countries. :cuckoo:

take your time if youve gotta. the more i look at the pred. dio the more i am thinking of ways i COULD cast it.
it would involve getting rid of all that moss, and losing the wood vines.
once its cast i could put the moss back on, but would skip the wood vines (because... its wood after all, and " thats hazardous")
if i could do that, and paint it all up, would you be MORE interested in that? or keeping the real wood?

I guess if you can cast the fallen tree trunk and still have it look real we could go that way, thus avoiding any scenario Reaktwon envisioned, no matter how unlikely we suspect those scenarios are. I'd definitely love if you could put the moss back on as it really adds a lot. Would this way add much to the cost?

The vines, maybe I could find something here to replicate them if I so desire.

[BISHART]

I guess if you can cast the fallen tree trunk and still have it look real we could go that way, thus avoiding any scenario Reaktwon envisioned, no matter how unlikely we suspect those scenarios are. I'd definitely love if you could put the moss back on as it really adds a lot. Would this way add much to the cost?

The vines, maybe I could find something here to replicate them if I so desire.

ill keep thinking about it, then everyone who wanted one would get the same looking dio, and that would solve the mystery problem.

i would definatly put the moss back on. thats the best part. ill keep you posted on that.

as far as cost... ill keep you posted as well. might be like 10-20 more. is that a deal breaker?

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

This thread is epic win, deserves a sticky if there ever was one!

Hey Bish would you be able to post a pic of the dio w/ the whips lit up at night or in the dark when you have a free minute? I ask b/c I'm wondering how bright it is and if it would be necessary for me to buy another Dioder set for the display which would set me back another 60 or so bucks.

[a-dev]

ill keep thinking about it, then everyone who wanted one would get the same looking dio, and that would solve the mystery problem.

i would definatly put the moss back on. thats the best part. ill keep you posted on that.

as far as cost... ill keep you posted as well. might be like 10-20 more. is that a deal breaker?

as long as it can still look realistic, y'know its a one-off purchase...well until your Terminator diorama, so I think I'll be ok with it. Customs on top would, as ever be a pain in the arse, so if we could do everything to avoid that we'd be sound as a pound. :wink1:

[BISHART]

This thread is epic win, deserves a sticky if there ever was one!

Hey Bish would you be able to post a pic of the dio w/ the whips lit up at night or in the dark when you have a free minute? I ask b/c I'm wondering how bright it is and if it would be necessary for me to buy another Dioder set for the display which would set me back another 60 or so bucks.

dioder?
its wicked bright. the whips dont illuminate the whole room or anything, but its a very bright self contained light. as soon as i get the car parts glued in place ill take a pic.

[BISHART]

as long as it can still look realistic, y'know its a one-off purchase...well until your Terminator diorama, so I think I'll be ok with it. Customs on top would, as ever be a pain in the arse, so if we could do everything to avoid that we'd be sound as a pound. :wink1:

sounds good man, ill do my best. having a castable diorama would be better for me as well. i just didnt build it with that in mind (talking about the pred one for those just joining, NOT the monaco one.)

i hear you, we dont want to have any possible problems, its always best to try to avoid them.

the terminator one will have no living organisms in it. i promise.

[BISHART]

in other news, had a berserker pred bought and paid for, got refunded today, the deal fell through, SO my previous offer of one of these dioramas (no whips, 200.00 value) in TRADE for a berserker predator is now back on the table!

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

dioder?
its wicked bright. the whips dont illuminate the whole room or anything, but its a very bright self contained light. as soon as i get the car parts glued in place ill take a pic.

Thank you sir! :yess::clap

[a-dev]

the terminator one will have no living organisms in it. i promise.

Yeah but "nothing dead will go". Terminators need their 'living tissue' to infiltrate and get past customs. :lol:lol:lol:lol.......chucklechuckle....yeh not so funny

[BISHART]

hey guys, just popping in to let those of you who are on the list know, im ordering most of the stuff i need today! so were on our way.
anyone who hasnt got on the list yet, you obv. still have time, but if you get on today i could include your parts in todays order. thanks again!

[Centurion]

Will you also be getting the audience backdrop today?

[BISHART]

Will you also be getting the audience backdrop today?

no, im not ordering those. im making them. so im still working on those.

[Centurion]

no, im not ordering those. im making them. so im still working on those.
Very cool.

PM sent.

[BISHART]

hey everyone, remeasured this guy, and its going to be closer to around 19 wide, 15.5 out from the wall, and 18 inches high.

so for those thinking it may be too massive, that should be good news. though not that different from my original measurement.

[Indiana Fett]

hey everyone, remeasured this guy, and its going to be closer to around 19 wide, 15.5 out from the wall, and 18 inches high.

so for those thinking it may be too massive, that should be good news. though not that different from my original measurement.

Can anyone here provide the specs on a Detolf shelf. Wondering if it will fit in there? :monkey3

[BISHART]

i just moved one yesterday for a friend. it will fit on top amazingly, and look really nice. but it wont fit inside. i think its somewhere around a foot deep and a foot wide.

[Indiana Fett]

i just moved one yesterday for a friend. it will fit on top amazingly, and look really nice. but it wont fit inside. i think its somewhere around a foot deep and a foot wide.

Well, even on top works for me...It will be the 'crown' of my IM2 pieces on the detolf and be a nice counterpoint to the 'crown' of the IM1 detolf...BD Mark III fighting the (eventual release of) Iron Monger...who also will likely be too big to fit in a detolf shelf...

[BISHART]

Well, even on top works for me...It will be the 'crown' of my IM2 pieces on the detolf and be a nice counterpoint to the 'crown' of the IM1 detolf...BD Mark III fighting the (eventual release of) Iron Monger...who also will likely be too big to fit in a detolf shelf...

good call man, that wounds like an awesome display, and as soon as monger is official, ill think of a rooftop dio for that. :hi5:

[Indiana Fett]

good call man, that wounds like an awesome display, and as soon as monger is official, ill think of a rooftop dio for that. :hi5:

:yess:

:clap

[Centurion]

Rooftop dio sounds good.

Got the Mk.III BD just waiting for his sparring partner.

Let's go Hot Toys! Make it happen! :D

[BISHART]

Rooftop dio sounds good.

Got the Mk.III BD just waiting for his sparring partner.

Let's go Hot Toys! Make it happen! :D

yeah thats the only reason i would be sad i didnt have the mark 3. but ive already got plans. if i still dont happen to have a mark 3, and mongers on the way, im making the do of him in the lab with al the chains.

[Centurion]

:lecture Nice one indeed!

[BISHART]

:welcome1::chew everyone welcome idianafett and centurion to the official list! yaaaaay!

[Indiana Fett]

:welcome1::chew everyone welcome idianafett and centurion to the official list! yaaaaay!

:yess:

:rock :rock :rock

:wave

[Centurion]

I would be kicking myself later if I let this one go.

This dio is a must have.

:clap :clap :clap

[BISHART]

I would be kicking myself later if I let this one go.

This dio is a must have.

:clap :clap :clap

thats great to hear, i really appreciate it. i know im personally making enviroments for all the figures i own.
hot toys
ben10
tformers
generator rex
motuc

[greygoose]

Good to see the list getting longer...:clap

[a-dev]

I'm trying to think what your Terminator dio idea could be. I thought I covered everything in that wishlist I sent you!

[greygoose]

I'm trying to think what your Terminator dio idea could be. I thought I covered everything in that wishlist I sent you!

I'm guessing that was a big wishlist.:D

[a-dev]

Kinda. Certainly big enough that I thought I'd covered all the main locations in the films that could work with the figures we have. Not that I'm not open to other ideas.

[greygoose]

It's fun thinking of potential dioramas to make. I've made two in the past but I've hardly any space. That was with smaller figs too. It would be great to make one for a 1/6 figure but I'd need a new room for that. A dio for a 1/4 fig is a deffo no go:lol

[BISHART]

alright, ll just ell you my idea. its not like its a crucial scene or anything,. but i was watchign t2 the other day and i was like THATS what im making....

showing arnold in the desert pulling the chains attached to the cover of the underground armory. its show it lifting off, and give the illusion the shelves of weapons go deep underground. i think it would be awesome. if i had a t-800 right now, i would have made it already.

[Q]

You should display one at the 1/6 xpo show coming this may

[BISHART]

You should display one at the 1/6 xpo show coming this may

hey sorry, just realized i never got back to your PM. that would be great. i dont have the funds to just donate one to someone right now though. sorry. if you wanted to buy one i would definatly put a rush on it, and get all these done in time. but i cant just spot one at the moment. thanks for the kind words though and it would be awesome for everyone to see it.

[greygoose]

You should display one at the 1/6 xpo show coming this may

What's this xpo?

[Centurion]

alright, ll just ell you my idea. its not like its a crucial scene or anything,. but i was watchign t2 the other day and i was like THATS what im making....

showing arnold in the desert pulling the chains attached to the cover of the underground armory. its show it lifting off, and give the illusion the shelves of weapons go deep underground. i think it would be awesome. if i had a t-800 right now, i would have made it already.That's perfect because the next shelf below the T2 dio will be a 1/6th armory display. :D

[vodoun]

What's this xpo?

YouTube - Iron Man 2 Movie Clip: Sky Dive

[BISHART]

That's perfect because the next shelf below the T2 dio will be a 1/6th armory display. :D

great idea!:goodpost:

[Calcifer]

Is this dio too big for a detolf???

[greygoose]

Is this dio too big for a detolf???

I'm thinking it would be. Width and length ways anyway

[BISHART]

Is this dio too big for a detolf???

yeah. it would look good on top though. was going to do it originaly so it would fit in one, but thats just too small to have them really face off.

[a-dev]

alright, ll just ell you my idea. its not like its a crucial scene or anything,. but i was watchign t2 the other day and i was like THATS what im making....

showing arnold in the desert pulling the chains attached to the cover of the underground armory. its show it lifting off, and give the illusion the shelves of weapons go deep underground. i think it would be awesome. if i had a t-800 right now, i would have made it already.

Not the most obvious but I think I could use that. I've asked Mr.Ecko about making the picnic bench from those scenes for the Sarah Connor figure. Your idea would be a good one to go with that....of course it'd mean I'd need a plain 'uncle bob' T-800 with the grey Tshirt to do the chain yanking :lol

[BISHART]

Not the most obvious but I think I could use that. I've asked Mr.Ecko about making the picnic bench from those scenes for the Sarah Connor figure. Your idea would be a good one to go with that....of course it'd mean I'd need a plain 'uncle bob' T-800 with the grey Tshirt to do the chain yanking :lol

doesnt the t2 t-800 have the grey shirt? you dont have that fig?

[a-dev]

I do, I bought *cough*4*cough* plus an extra head and body. I have every possible T-800 set up except the enrique's camp one and the BD ones that HT inexplicably hasn't made yet.

[BISHART]

I do, I bought *cough*4*cough* plus an extra head and body. I have every possible T-800 set up except the enrique's camp one and the BD ones that HT inexplicably hasn't made yet.

what!? take pictures.:postpics:

[Geil]

i just moved one yesterday for a friend. it will fit on top amazingly, and look really nice. but it wont fit inside. i think its somewhere around a foot deep and a foot wide.

this dio deserves to be in on eye level :D

Rooftop dio sounds good.

Got the Mk.III BD just waiting for his sparring partner.

Let's go Hot Toys! Make it happen! :D

:exactly::exactly:

yeah thats the only reason i would be sad i didnt have the mark 3. but ive already got plans. if i still dont happen to have a mark 3, and mongers on the way, im making the do of him in the lab with al the chains.

Maybe we can help each other ;)

alright, ll just ell you my idea. its not like its a crucial scene or anything,. but i was watchign t2 the other day and i was like THATS what im making....

showing arnold in the desert pulling the chains attached to the cover of the underground armory. its show it lifting off, and give the illusion the shelves of weapons go deep underground. i think it would be awesome. if i had a t-800 right now, i would have made it already.

OHHHHH
i had the same thought and have been gathering lots of weapons and it still does not seem enough

[BISHART]

nice! yeah i love that part where he pulls off the cover and all the sand falls off.

[BISHART]

made 3 of the fences last night. getting everything eady to be molded today.

[Indiana Fett]

made 3 of the fences last night. getting everything eady to be molded today.

:rock :rock :rock

:bow

[Centurion]

made 3 of the fences last night. getting everything eady to be molded today.:banana :yess:

[BISHART]

I agree! A very exciting time. Should be casting by next week!

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Can't wait to see the finished 1st batch Bishart! :clap:wave

[Centurion]

Ben, so you think it would be easy for me to trim or shorten the top of the fence just in case I need it to be shorter?

[Geil]

ohhh I did not know I was #2 wohoo!!! soo many ppl talking I would have thought I be #20 by the time I jumped on

[BISHART]

Ben, so you think it would be easy for me to trim or shorten the top of the fence just in case I need it to be shorter?

yeah it will be easy. i would trim the bottom though if you have to. that way the bent forward part will be the right length.

[BISHART]

ohhh I did not know I was #2 wohoo!!! soo many ppl talking I would have thought I be #20 by the time I jumped on

yeah man! lots of interest, but youre not on the list until you pay the PIPER!:stake

[Centurion]

yeah it will be easy. i would trim the bottom though if you have to. that way the bent forward part will be the right length.
Got it. Thanks.

[KillKen]

This is awesome. I seriously thought about buying Iron-man and Whiplash just to go with this diorama :D

[Centurion]

:lecture Take the plunge.
Bishart is a stand up guy and this is one dio you won't want to miss if you're either an Iron Man fan or a fan of the movie.

By the way, if you've seen only the pictures on the first page, you should really check out page 12.
That is closer to what the final dio will look like.

[wandi2710]

Hi sir, Its a very very nice project your working on,
can you email me what it will cost me to have it?

and do you by any chance have a used whiplash figure?

can you email me the price: wandi2710@yahoo.com

thank you very very much...its trully work of art....

[vodoun]

Bish, have you tried any other realistic approach for more electrifying effects? could anything be done with fibre optics or would the edges only light up?

[BISHART]

Hi sir, Its a very very nice project your working on,
can you email me what it will cost me to have it?

and do you by any chance have a used whiplash figure?

can you email me the price: wandi2710@yahoo.com

thank you very very much...its trully work of art....

hi man, ill try and email you soon. if you look back i have all the details of price on the first page. feel free to email me here or at ben.bishart@gmail.com