1/6 Hot Toys - MMS281 - Avengers: AoU - Captain America Collectible Figure

[Bri]

Goodness no I'm on Cap's side!! That was just a brilliant response I can't not applaud it

It was a great response. I actually tried repping him for it. Apparently I've done that too recently though.

 

[DarkAngel]

It was a great response. I actually tried repping him for it. Apparently I've done that too recently though.

I hate when that happens. I keep trying to rep peeps and I can't!!

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

You're taking his side!?

Goodness no I'm on Cap's side!! That was just a brilliant response I can't not applaud it

It was a great response. I actually tried repping him for it. Apparently I've done that too recently though.

I hate when that happens. I keep trying to rep peeps and I can't!!

You 2 are a trip!

 

[DarkAngel]

You 2 are a trip!

yeah

 

[blinguskahn]

If I insulted anyone, it wasn't my intention. Just commenting on all those Caps. My Cap collection will not be as good as that, as I am not interested in the Steve Rogers, nor the Avengers Assemble Cap. I wouldn't really both with the GA Cap, I would rather just get the TFA Cap instead. If I can find the TFA and Rescue Caps for a reasonable price, I would add those to my meagre Cap collection.

There's like 2 videos on YouTube but the basically tell you this: buy Tamiya TS-79 Semi Gloss Clear (I get mine from Amazon), get a big plastic cup from like 7-11 or wherever that will be a bit smaller than the diameter of the shield. This way the straps are protected when you seal it. Always apply 2 coats "lightly" and make sure both the paint and shield are warm. I usually soak the shields and paint cans in some hot water for a few minutes before I start painting.

Even though I've just given you the instructions (which I've done over a dozen times, I own quite a few Caps) I'd still recommend that you watch the videos. One is actually just based off the first and only shows the results (sorry I can't give you the link, but just search for "sealing" captain America's shield") so you should definitely watch both. One of the videos, I believe it's the second one who just shows the results, also tries the TS-13 which is just too glossy for my tastes. TS-13 makes them look shiny and toyish while TS-79 just seals the shield. I definitely recommend TS-79 even if you like the results of TS-13 because you can never go back while if you start with TS-79 and want a glossy look, you can always use TS-13 on top coat. Hope this helps.

 

[Remy]

I got bored, so I decided to do a photo with the box as I really like it.

And this one was just for the fun.

awesome pic!!!
Mine is actually posed the same way at the moment, but his foot is on the detachable damaged ultron head from my Mark 43.

I've got my name on one when SSC gets them again. This will be my first Cap; anyone have any tips for sealing the shield to prevent flaking? I've been reading stuff about that and wondered if I need to worry about it with AOU Cap and if so what I should use.

That's only on the non-diecast shields like the TFA shield and Avengers 1 shield cause they were plastic but electroplated to make it look metallic.
None of the diecast have had any flaking issues that I am aware of.

 

[DioramaMaker]

That's only on the non-diecast shields like the TFA shield and Avengers 1 shield cause they were plastic but electroplated to make it look metallic.
None of the diecast have had any flaking issues that I am aware of.

Awesome, thanks for the tip buddy.

 

[blinguskahn]

awesome pic!!!
Mine is actually posed the same way at the moment, but his foot is on the detachable damaged ultron head from my Mark 43.



That's only on the non-diecast shields like the TFA shield and Avengers 1 shield cause they were plastic but electroplated to make it look metallic.
None of the diecast have had any flaking issues that I am aware of.

YET!

That should be at the end of your post. A day and a bit of clear coat now vs the chance of flaking later is a no brainier which is why I coat every one I buy.

 

[Hottoysfan]

The Captain with his new Motorcycle!

 

[Remy]

Awesome, thanks for the tip buddy.

You're welcome man.

YET!

That should be at the end of your post. A day and a bit of clear coat now vs the chance of flaking later is a no brainier which is why I coat every one I buy.

The AOU cap is not the first to have a diecast shield. The Golden Age Cap was the first time it switched to diecast and none of them had any issues of flaking.
Its only the plastic shields that were electroplated that had flaking issues.
Diecast shields are not electroplated, so it should be fine.

 

[bmarz1000]

Though the AoU shield seems a little flat (especially the red part). I was thinking about giving it a little clear coat.

 

[LexiKon318]

Saw this picture on facebook with the caption:

"This is one of the most complex mod I've personally done. Pried open and added a magnet to the closed first, with alteration for fitting the magnet."

Uggggh the closed fist looks so much better to me.

 

[CaptnRex]

Mine has arrived. Will open it tonight, can't wait.

 

[chris rankin]

I just got my FedEx bill through for this and it is 75 euros WTF. That takes the figure to 310 Euros. How the hell can a 265 dollar figure including 40 dollar SS shipping cost 75 euros in fees FFS? Rip off Europe, you guys in the US don't know how lucky you are as we are getting ripped off there is no other way to justify these kinds of fees.


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[WWEJedi]

I got bored, so I decided to do a photo with the box as I really like it.

Great pic. Where did you get the base/stand from?

 

[Bri]

Great pic. Where did you get the base/stand from?

Thank you!

I made the base.

 

[Mr Walker]

I usually soak the shields and paint cans in some hot water

AAAUUUUGHHH!! Warm water. WARM water.

No explodey!

 

[Tinman2000]

Uggggh the closed fist looks so much better to me.

I agree, sometimes you have to wonder what HT is thinking; I display my figure so you can't see the hand behind the shield.

Pay no attention to the hand behind the shield!

 

[LexiKon318]

I agree, sometimes you have to wonder what HT is thinking; I display my figure so you can't see the hand behind the shield.

Pay no attention to the hand behind the shield!

I'll have to do the same with mine when I get it .... worried I'll still see that cupped hand from the side when I walk by my detolf haha

 

[IXI Nick IXI]

Anyone else have the pants riding too high? I can't see the white under the middle red stripe at all...