Darth Malgus - Sideshow 1/6th Scale Figure

[Malgus]

Cool pics Rook. My very first 1/6 figure. Sometimes i hate myself for loving SWTOR so much and getting into this hobby via this

I decided to get the PF over the figure when they came out but I still hope to pick this up some day.

 

[asgardianboy]

Wow Rook.
Those are great pics right there.

Do you still hold possession of the figure? Can you ask these questions?:

1) Head has very paltry mobility. Eyes look upwards, yet the head cannot lean downwards at all, and as a result you can't get the menacing look the eyes were made for, but a quite ridiculous figure that's always looking up into the sky.

2) Many armour parts, plus the boots, are made of a rubber material, for no reason at all, and which will certainly become sticky in time.

3) Jumpsuit made of a very stiff material, articulation reduced to null.

4) Ankle mobility very hampered by stiff boots.

5) Body is real bad, can't hold stances, let alone deep ones.

Regards,
m.

Ah, Malgus. You can do cool things with Malgus. But it's challenging, and it doesn't always look right from every angle. The torso is locked. No articulation there whatsoever, as the armor is one solid piece, as I recall, with the pauldrons being separate. (It's been a while since I shot him. I actually think that they might be two pieces, but so tightly interlocked that it makes little difference.)

Dynamic, museum, whatever works for you. I've done both. The trouble is that a lot of people think that they're doing the figures justice by hitting a dynamic pose, but they just wind up making the figure look awkward. If you're going to be all about dynamism, be sure that you know what you're doing.

 

[asgardianboy]

Any news of your Malgus? Any test performed? Can you answer my questions now?
Thanks man,
m.

I did try looking for this, I found hoth luke, hoth han, Bruce lee, iron monger, and a bunch of empty boxes with accessories in them for other figures, and asm 2 spidey, but this must be in a different room or closet. Sorry I'll keep looking, if you saw these rooms you would understand, it's a bit like the warehouse the ark is stored in.

 

[r3dPyramid]

Sorry to dig up an old thread everyone, but I just bought this figure. I found him at a random toy shop I happened upon and got him for under $200. I intended to pick him up when he came out a few years back but never did. I really like this figure even though it's articulation is quite limited. I'm a sucker for Sith Lords I guess. I'm surprised at how short this thread is. Maybe when I get home I can add some new pics.

 

[Niltusk]

Sorry to dig up an old thread everyone, but I just bought this figure. I found him at a random toy shop I happened upon and got him for under $200. I intended to pick him up when he came out a few years back but never did. I really like this figure even though it's articulation is quite limited. I'm a sucker for Sith Lords I guess. I'm surprised at how short this thread is. Maybe when I get home I can add some new pics.

Still one of my favorites, luckily his coolness factor outweighs his limited articulation.

 

[evenflow]

One of the better Sideshow figures. I need to get him back out on display. Wish we had more figures to display with him.

 

[JermaineD2]

A few shots of mine Darth Malgus, man love this figure.

 

[Rambler]

I have mine for sale in the sale thread

 

[asgardianboy]

Hi guys.
I am considering getting this figure. I love it, yet I have heard horrible things about it becoming all sticky with time, terrible base body, and all sort of things.

Any truth to any of this?

Besides, would any of you, oh ancient ones who have been discussing this fig since it first became available, like to share your knowledge and summarize all the tips/tricks/issues/fixes/precautions/best practices that the community of lovers of this fig has come up with? It would work wonders for us newcomers.

Thanks everyone!
Best,
m.
m.

 

[Crazydragonclk]

I have mines and no issues at all, I don't live in a super humid environment but you should be perfectly fine. For what it is, the figure is good and I am very happy with it although it has some setbacks as mentioned in this thread. Overall I would say get it, it's a great figure!

Hi guys.
I am considering getting this figure. I love it, yet I have heard horrible things about it becoming all sticky with time, terrible base body, and all sort of things.

Any truth to any of this?

Besides, would any of you, oh ancient ones who have been discussing this fig since it first became available, like to share your knowledge and summarize all the tips/tricks/issues/fixes/precautions/best practices that the community of lovers of this fig has come up with? It would work wonders for us newcomers.

Thanks everyone!
Best,
m.
m.

 

[asgardianboy]

Ok guys.
Thanks for your great help.
I did take the plunge! Let's see what happens now!
If anyone else has any comments to make on this fig's issues and virtues, come on don't be shy!!
Best,
m.

I have mines and no issues at all, I don't live in a super humid environment but you should be perfectly fine. For what it is, the figure is good and I am very happy with it although it has some setbacks as mentioned in this thread. Overall I would say get it, it's a great figure!

 

[Rambler]

Mine has no issues with being sticky either. The body can be a bit stiff due to the armor, but it is an imposing figure on the shelf.

 

[asgardianboy]

Thanks buddy. Hopefully mine will be alright too...
m.

Mine has no issues with being sticky either. The body can be a bit stiff due to the armor, but it is an imposing figure on the shelf.

 

[DrunknIronRabit]

So many games require that treatment for me. But alas, no company would take on the job. Mass Effect, Devil May Cry, Silent Hill, and SW: Force Unleashed. I liked Starkiller's design.
Sweeeet. Then you just need an Anakin as well. Some of the customs I've seen are magnificent. Like this.

Hahahaha. Please go on ahead. I haven't updated my sig in a while. Since I go on here on Tapatalk most of the time.

Screw the Hot Toys Anakin, I want this~!! Who made it>!? I honestly don't mind if its not screen accurate!!! ( sorry if I dug up something old I just stumbled on this in a image board on google and followed the link here )

 

[svnmelter]

Looks so chubby though...

 

[KerotanFrog]

Gees the outfit on that looks terrible. Yeah, I'll keep my HT Anakin.

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[Bloodyedge]

Hi guys.
I am considering getting this figure. I love it, yet I have heard horrible things about it becoming all sticky with time, terrible base body, and all sort of things.

Any truth to any of this?

Besides, would any of you, oh ancient ones who have been discussing this fig since it first became available, like to share your knowledge and summarize all the tips/tricks/issues/fixes/precautions/best practices that the community of lovers of this fig has come up with? It would work wonders for us newcomers.

Thanks everyone!
Best,
m.
m.

Literaly no problems. I have a custom made saber for him and he is very eye catching.

 

[sallah]

I have noticed some flaking on the undersuit on my Malgus near where the leg and wrist armor meets the suit (likely due to it bunching up there).

Anybody have any good suggestions for a replacment undersuit? Or have experience with swapping the original out for something more durable?

Thanks!

 

[Futurion]

I have noticed some flaking on the undersuit on my Malgus near where the leg and wrist armor meets the suit (likely due to it bunching up there).

Anybody have any good suggestions for a replacment undersuit? Or have experience with swapping the original out for something more durable?

Thanks!

He actually does not look that bad without it. It is a common issue.