1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 262 - Star Wars Episode IV - 1/6th scale Chewbacca Collectible Figure

[generalgrevious]

p.s. a member posted something about using some brand of afro wax on the hair..What was name of it? Thanks!

so what does it do to the hair

 

[TaliBane]

Yeah I think I could have easily lived with mine the way it came. The lightening might have improved it a tiny bit, but it was still a pretty awesome looking figure already.

And in some ways the slightly darker hair helps hide some of those flaws in the face better (and make the crossed eyes and goofy mouth not stand out as much).

Yeah, if the darkness of the fur was the only issue, I'd be more happy to dive in. Lightening the fur does more clearly reveal those other flaws - the eyes are crossed on many, the eyes are too close together, and the mouth is pretty derpy. I actually gave the mouth a really good pull to see if I could remove it, but no dice.

The best lightened fur Chewies still don't really capture OT Chewy to me when straight-on - a few do approximate the PT Chewy - but I guess with careful posing (ie. looking down,) and lighting it does start to achieve an OT look.

There's a part of me that says keeping it a bit darker might help overall. It still looks decent, and the eyes and mouth flaws are not hugely noticeable. Decisions.

 

[Smudger9]

My Chewie and Han have arrived, but it's going to be a Christmas gift from the wife. Another 7 week wait!! Aaaarrrrgggghhh.

 

[Cybermaker]

My Chewie and Han have arrived, but it's going to be a Christmas gift from the wife. Another 7 week wait!! Aaaarrrrgggghhh.

You are so strong..

 

[Smudger9]

You are so strong..

Thinking with my wallet. Jan and Feb are looking very heavy, need to conserve funds!

 

[Rorywan]

My Chewie and Han have arrived, but it's going to be a Christmas gift from the wife. Another 7 week wait!! Aaaarrrrgggghhh.

Apparently if you leave it in it's box unplayed with for more than 6 weeks the fur disintegrates.

(tell your wife)

 

[generalgrevious]

Apparently if you leave it in it's box unplayed with for more than 6 weeks the fur disintegrates.

(tell your wife)

haha easy way of trying to get an early Christmas gift

 

[The Jerker]

My Chewie and Han have arrived, but it's going to be a Christmas gift from the wife. Another 7 week wait!! Aaaarrrrgggghhh.

I'd tell the wife you need to make sure there are no defects in case you need a replacement. Completely valid.

 

[Smudger9]

I'd tell the wife you need to make sure there are no defects in case you need a replacement. Completely valid.

I've opened it and had a good 'check' of the items. Sadly it's now on the Xmas Cupboard. :-(

 

[The Jerker]

I've opened it and had a good 'check' of the items. Sadly it's now on the Xmas Cupboard. :-(

Darn it! At least you know you got a good set in waiting.

 

[Smudger9]

Darn it! At least you know you got a good set in waiting.

Best thing is that I'll have Christmas afternoon to futz the hell out of him.

 

[Creighton]

GeneralGrevious,

The original fur is spray starched and when brushed out, Chewie can be a bit fluffy.
The wax helps to find that middle ground between the two. You can actually style the hair and it won't be stiff like hair gel but will not be frizzy either.

 

[Pixelpiper]

 

[Wor-Gar]

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Don't you wish your Chewbacca looked like this out of the box...?

Only not sideways...

 

[TheFiend]

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This looks great! Well done. I'm really looking forward to getting my hands on Chewie. Once Spook is over I'm putting in my order. I just wish he was actually in stock and not PO.

 

[Invictus Sol]

Surprised he's back to pre-order. Was in stock for what seemed like a couple weeks. Guess I got in the small window while it was around. Least you'll get a nice discount if you've been collecting all the Spook codes, Fiend.

 

[Wor-Gar]

2nd batch coming in Jan? Fixed face...?

 

[Invictus Sol]

I'm sure they'll be 10x better than the first batch, Wor!!!1!1

 

[Wor-Gar]

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[TheFiend]

Surprised he's back to pre-order. Was in stock for what seemed like a couple weeks. Guess I got in the small window while it was around. Least you'll get a nice discount if you've been collecting all the Spook codes, Fiend.

Oh, I'll be getting him free just with the codes I have now. I'll pay for Han.