1/6 Hot Toys - MMS297 - Star Wars: Episode IV - Luke Skywalker Collectible Figure

[davejames]

Thanks!

By the way, has anyone ever made a new top for ANH Luke? I moved recently and finally took him out of the box last week and I used to love the figure but now I feel like his top drapes just as well as construction paper.

Yeah that tunic is a pain to futz. I'd love to make a new one at some point, since I've already made a new dress for my Leia. But I just haven't gotten around to looking for the right fabric yet.

 

[TaliBane]

Thanks!

By the way, has anyone ever made a new top for ANH Luke? I moved recently and finally took him out of the box last week and I used to love the figure but now I feel like his top drapes just as well as construction paper.

Yeah, I used a modded Hasbro tunic because the HT one is also too short.

 

[pjam]

JUst set this up, crappy pic but you get the idea. Lights up very bright too.

 

[abake]

I bought a couple of extra saber arms for my X-Wing Luke and Bespin. Turned out great. It’s easier on the battle damaged because the cuff is open. I had to cut the string on the cuff on the regular version and use a tiny magnet to keep the cuff together on both the X-Wing and Bespin.

The arms are very similar and compatible with most HT bodies.

Great info, thanks!

 

[FlyAndFight]

Thanks!

By the way, has anyone ever made a new top for ANH Luke? I moved recently and finally took him out of the box last week and I used to love the figure but now I feel like his top drapes just as well as construction paper.

That's been a big issue with this figure. The fabric is way too stiff and doesn't flow properly. And as mentioned by jedijim, it's too small.

 

[davejames]

Well I had nothing better to do this weekend, so I took a shot at making a new tunic for my Luke. I looked everywhere for the right fabric but ultimately just went with a polyester jersey that is pretty soft and easy to futz. It's a bit lighter in color than the HT one, but after dirtying up the edges a bit with pastel (which isn't showing up well in pics) I'm pretty happy with the look.

Can't decide if the tunic still needs to be shortened a bit more though. The length seems to vary quite a bit in the movie, depending on how much is hanging over the belt, so it's hard to figure out...

 

[TonTon]

Nice work. Your Luke has an Ezra from Rebels vibe. Might just be the Medicom hair.

 

[sithocan]

BTW, your Leia dress looks far better than Yunsil's one, at least to my eyes. I wish I'd have your skills.

 

[Cocoboloboy]

That looks great, dave! Good color and drapes very naturally.

 

[davejames]

Thanks guys.

BTW, your Leia dress looks far better than Yunsil's one, at least to my eyes. I wish I'd have your skills.

Thanks, but I think it's probably just a matter of futzing, since it can be a tricky thing to do with all that loose fabric. And mine still needs to be shortened a bit too.

 

[D.R.37]

Great looking siblings there!

 

[drjedisith]

yeah! love that luke!

 

[SilverStar17]

Well I had nothing better to do this weekend, so I took a shot at making a new tunic for my Luke. I looked everywhere for the right fabric but ultimately just went with a polyester jersey that is pretty soft and easy to futz. It's a bit lighter in color than the HT one, but after dirtying up the edges a bit with pastel (which isn't showing up well in pics) I'm pretty happy with the look.

Can't decide if the tunic still needs to be shortened a bit more though. The length seems to vary quite a bit in the movie, depending on how much is hanging over the belt, so it's hard to figure out...


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Very cool.

 

[Chainedstream]

Hello fellow collectors!

Anyone have a tip on combating creases on the tunic?? He's been posed with one of the arms bent for a long time, which sadly resultet in annoing creases. Might it be a time for some ironing?

 

[abake]

I'd suggest a bit of the ole' "water treatment": soak the tunic in water, put it on the figure and let it air dry as it drapes naturally on the figure.
That usually works best for a natural look, and since the tunic doesn't have any dyes in it, there should be no problem with staining.

 

[Smash]

Well I had nothing better to do this weekend, so I took a shot at making a new tunic for my Luke. I looked everywhere for the right fabric but ultimately just went with a polyester jersey that is pretty soft and easy to futz. It's a bit lighter in color than the HT one, but after dirtying up the edges a bit with pastel (which isn't showing up well in pics) I'm pretty happy with the look.

Can't decide if the tunic still needs to be shortened a bit more though. The length seems to vary quite a bit in the movie, depending on how much is hanging over the belt, so it's hard to figure out...


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That looks great, Dave! Always a pleasure seeing your customs and repaints. Love your work.

 

[Timemeddler]

Anyone after a Jnix Shin Farmboy Luke head, painted by Jnix? PM me if you're interested...

 

[JazzInc]

They make a cute couple don’t they?

 

[Tee-Kay]

Gorgeous piece. Looking forward to all the great diorama pics Freaks will share in the future

 

[matrix69]

I made a few mods to this guy...i brightened up the whites of his eyes which i think helps to bring out more Hamill...i also repainted the hair as i was never happy with the metallic copper color of the original...and i repainted the boots as well..

And i finally gave the pants a "tea bath" to darken them up...