Dr Daystrom
Super Freak
Got a HT Drake from a eBay seller. This is my first USCM purchase, and I was really impressed with the figure, but depressed by the ugly red moustache and muttonchops they slapped on the figure (i'm aware issues can come up licensing actors likenesses, but YUCK....)
Anyway I'm going to do a full repaint eventually, but I decided to at least attempt a quick fix for the time being. I used a small amount of Goo Gone Extreme on a Q-Tip to wipe away the offending facial hair. Worked really well disolving the moustache and sideburns, and didn't hurt the hair paint, etc.
Here's a stock shot as a memory refresher:
And here's my quick fix:
Yes, he still needs a real paintjob, including accurate blond hair, but at least I don't cringe looking at his face on the shelf now...
p.s. I'm currently trying to put together a display set of the Hot Toys USCM figures. If anyone has a lead on a semi-reasonably priced Hicks, Apone or Vasquez, please feel free to driop me a PM)
Anyway I'm going to do a full repaint eventually, but I decided to at least attempt a quick fix for the time being. I used a small amount of Goo Gone Extreme on a Q-Tip to wipe away the offending facial hair. Worked really well disolving the moustache and sideburns, and didn't hurt the hair paint, etc.
Here's a stock shot as a memory refresher:
And here's my quick fix:
Yes, he still needs a real paintjob, including accurate blond hair, but at least I don't cringe looking at his face on the shelf now...
p.s. I'm currently trying to put together a display set of the Hot Toys USCM figures. If anyone has a lead on a semi-reasonably priced Hicks, Apone or Vasquez, please feel free to driop me a PM)
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