Hot Toys – MMS204 - The 1/6th scale ED-209 Collectible

[Yoshi]

 

[Yoshi]

Double post.

 

[xiombarg]

These photos are killing me! Aargh!

I have to say that I like how it looks better with the legs lower on the scaffold, or with one leg extended for a step forward. I think the proportions work best with it all the way down, imo.

 

[bambooluv]

I was on flex as well,and mine comes tomorrow. Always choose the 5th when you flex.


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Thanks for the advice, I'll make sure to do that on all my future orders.

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[Anthrapoid]

Just curious, why do you spray a gloss coat first?

Because dull coat is pretty fragile and easily wears off with handling. Dull coat can't contain nearly as much (if any) of the same hardener as gloss, or it wouldn't be matte. A high quality gloss lacquer, on the other hand, is tough as hell. The gloss lacquer will make the decal safe to handle and touch, pretty much forever. I use WATCO clear lacquer, and it's amazingly strong stuff. It sprays on just like any spray paint, and dries fast. Once fully dry, you can literally TRY to press a finger print into it, and it just won't happen. It's like a ultra-thin layer of glass over your decal. Then you apply some matte if appropriate. The gloss under coat also acts as a warning flag; if the decal area starts to look shiny, you'll know the dull top-coat has been handled often, so you can just spray it with matte again.

 

[BatBrain]

Anyone get a ship notice yet?

 

[sixxshooter]

Anyone get a ship notice yet?

I got charged for my ed-209 but no shipping notice . Probably tomorrow .

 

[BatBrain]

I got charged for my ed-209 but no shipping notice . Probably tomorrow .

Just checked my acct and tracking info was there. Will have it Monday. Guess SS doesn't send notices anymore?

 

[franpincho]

They do after. Weird how that works.

I get a UPS mychoice notice a day before SSC even bothers to send one.


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[xiombarg]

Because dull coat is pretty fragile and easily wears off with handling. Dull coat can't contain nearly as much (if any) of the same hardener as gloss, or it wouldn't be matte. A high quality gloss lacquer, on the other hand, is tough as hell. The gloss lacquer will make the decal safe to handle and touch, pretty much forever. I use WATCO clear lacquer, and it's amazingly strong stuff. It sprays on just like any spray paint, and dries fast. Once fully dry, you can literally TRY to press a finger print into it, and it just won't happen. It's like a ultra-thin layer of glass over your decal. Then you apply some matte if appropriate. The gloss under coat also acts as a warning flag; if the decal area starts to look shiny, you'll know the dull top-coat has been handled often, so you can just spray it with matte again.

Is there a particular reason why you use lacquer versus an acrylic coat like Krylon's Crystal Clear or Mr. Hobby Top Coat?

 

[Anthrapoid]

Is there a particular reason why you use lacquer versus an acrylic coat like Krylon's Crystal Clear or Mr. Hobby Top Coat?

I've tried several types of clear coat, and WATCO lacquer is the best I have found. It's just very, very strong, makes an invisibly thin coat, and will never yellow over time.

 

[Tick-Tock]

Oh man... I was thinking I could let this one go, and then I started seeing everyone's pics. I wanted this so bad three years ago when there was only the old version available on Ebay. Might have to get this.

 

[CollectorGuy]

Oh man... I was thinking I could let this one go, and then I started seeing everyone's pics. I wanted this so bad three years ago when there was only the old version available on Ebay. Might have to get this.

Do it! Do it! Just do it!

 

[Mr Walker]

Because dull coat is pretty fragile and easily wears off with handling. Dull coat can't contain nearly as much (if any) of the same hardener as gloss, or it wouldn't be matte. A high quality gloss lacquer, on the other hand, is tough as hell. The gloss lacquer will make the decal safe to handle and touch, pretty much forever. I use WATCO clear lacquer, and it's amazingly strong stuff. It sprays on just like any spray paint, and dries fast. Once fully dry, you can literally TRY to press a finger print into it, and it just won't happen. It's like a ultra-thin layer of glass over your decal. Then you apply some matte if appropriate. The gloss under coat also acts as a warning flag; if the decal area starts to look shiny, you'll know the dull top-coat has been handled often, so you can just spray it with matte again.

You forgot to mention that the reason matte paint is matte is because it has a "rough" surface, which can trap air between the pits and the decal, resulting in the dreaded "silvering".

 

[Anthrapoid]

You forgot to mention that the reason matte paint is matte is because it has a "rough" surface, which can trap air between the pits and the decal, resulting in the dreaded "silvering".

Quite true. It's also a very good idea to spray a coat of gloss UNDER the decals before applying them, to sandwich them between two layers of gloss lacquer. Even dense plastic is porous at the microscopic level, allowing oxygen to attack the decal from underneath, right through 'solid' plastic. The 'sandwich' technique blocks out all oxygen, thereby stopping the decals from yellowing over time. (just make sure the clear lacquer you're using won't yellow over time either. WATCO has that feature printed right on the label.)

By the way- My ED-209 arrives tomorrow!!!!!!!!!

 

[CollectorGuy]

Mine's here Friday, wish it were here sooner than that

 

[Snake Plissken]

Still waiting on my goddamn shipping notice...

 

[DeadLeaves]

SS just sent me a $25 gift code/card thanking me for the purchase... No shipping notice yet.

 

[Reinhardt]

Mine's coming on Monday. That's the ONE thing I dislike about ordering from Sideshow. Takes for freaking ever to be delivered. I'm too spoiled by amazon prime.

 

[morbidaj]

Do you use ups with sideshow? Typically I'd get shipment notice on a Tuesday.. And delivery date the following Monday. From tracking I could see it arrived in town Friday and then sat all weekend. Switched to fedex to try and since they deliver quicker in my area.. Ended up getting my treats before the weekend!