Gamorrean Guard 12"
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Long day, so just a couple of quick ones out of the box and a few comments...
I like him. Is he "too green"? Maybe...I don't know...depends on the lighting. I must've lucked out with the paint apps...all n' all, pretty clean.
Still don't get the "brown nose", but who know what he was into in that Rancor Pit, eh?
Outfit's pretty well-done...will take some futzing to get it "just so" but it looks pretty good right out of the box. The lack of articulation really isn't bugging me...I'm glad they didn't break into the arm and leg sculpt for it...looks a lot better this way I think. The only thing that makes me a little nervous is the weak ankles...I hope he doesn't have any issues standing later down the line.
I really like the separate pieces in the head sculpt, from the helmet to the lower jaw...really adds to the detail of him. I also really like the way his eyes and the area is sculpted around them...has the too-accurate "mask" look about it that's really cool.
I picked up some fabric to give the "hood" thing a go on the back of his head...it's the only area I'm not digging too much...I'll see what I can do...
I'll get some better shots up later but I'll wrap for now by saying...if you like these big ole' brutes...get this. The more I sit here and stare at him, the more I'm really liking him. I'm not saying "it's better than..." or "not as good as..." at this point...there've been so many figures released all at once (with more slammin' our way!) that if anything, I'm getting overloaded and need to take the time to really enjoy them on at a time.
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I like him. Is he "too green"? Maybe...I don't know...depends on the lighting. I must've lucked out with the paint apps...all n' all, pretty clean.
Still don't get the "brown nose", but who know what he was into in that Rancor Pit, eh?
Outfit's pretty well-done...will take some futzing to get it "just so" but it looks pretty good right out of the box. The lack of articulation really isn't bugging me...I'm glad they didn't break into the arm and leg sculpt for it...looks a lot better this way I think. The only thing that makes me a little nervous is the weak ankles...I hope he doesn't have any issues standing later down the line.
I really like the separate pieces in the head sculpt, from the helmet to the lower jaw...really adds to the detail of him. I also really like the way his eyes and the area is sculpted around them...has the too-accurate "mask" look about it that's really cool.
I picked up some fabric to give the "hood" thing a go on the back of his head...it's the only area I'm not digging too much...I'll see what I can do...
I'll get some better shots up later but I'll wrap for now by saying...if you like these big ole' brutes...get this. The more I sit here and stare at him, the more I'm really liking him. I'm not saying "it's better than..." or "not as good as..." at this point...there've been so many figures released all at once (with more slammin' our way!) that if anything, I'm getting overloaded and need to take the time to really enjoy them on at a time.
Get the Gammy!
McFly
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I like him a lot too! Personally I think they went with a great compromise between sculpt and articulation. The colour is very light-dependent – you can see from two of the shots, even a slight shift in auto exposure changes the appearance of the green quite a lot. In-hand it's closer to what you see in the bottom image.
Included close-up shots of the back of the head and the helmet for anyone who is thinking of whipping up a screen-accurate hood to cover the neck joint - looks to me like it could be done fairly easily ...
Included close-up shots of the back of the head and the helmet for anyone who is thinking of whipping up a screen-accurate hood to cover the neck joint - looks to me like it could be done fairly easily ...
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The two right hands are actually pretty similar. Both have the ability to grip the weapons, but the difference is in the thumb. One hand has the thumb pointing up (works best with the vibro axe) and one with the thumb down (better for the lance).
I think it's a minor difference and really depends on your personal preference on which is best for you.
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Both my Gamms arrived yesterday! 
They are awesome!!!!!!
They are awesome!!!!!!
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Standing watch with Bubo...
That's a beautiful picture. Good coloring on Gammy too there.
Actually all these new pics, including McFly's, all show some nice coloring. I feel better. Except about the "brown nose".
Shropt
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Has anyone actually taken his head off yet? I would try but it seems very wonky around the neck.
Alice Adrenochrome
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Heh... are you saying the head actually sits tightly on that ball joint?? Wasn't so when mine arrived: head and body where disconnected. I tried to attach it to the body, but even after heating up the head to make the connection easier, it wouldn't stay on firmly: the ball joint sits too deep into the body preventing the head to connect right. Replacement body is already underway.
Alice Adrenochrome
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yes yes. I didn't make much of it, I thought it was more or less normal (many figures have detachable heads, right?). But, when attaching the head didn't give the desired result, I had a closer look... I can stick the head on the body, but it won't stay in place for long.
Sounds like Alice got a bad one but is receiving a replacement.
But has anyone been able to get the head to sit lower? Is it possible without surgery? Is it possible with surgery?
But has anyone been able to get the head to sit lower? Is it possible without surgery? Is it possible with surgery?
galactiboy
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Wow, some very impressive shots... will definitely pick one of these guys up before too long
Greedo first; Guard next...
Just hope someone will buy my custom figure... even if it is just for nostalgia
Greedo first; Guard next...
Just hope someone will buy my custom figure... even if it is just for nostalgia
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I'd hold onto that one...it's pretty cool and I think it'd look great with the Sideshow one.
I'm really liking the SS one a lot...
I'm really liking the SS one a lot...
I will probably try some surgery when I get mine. Based on the pics I think it would look more accurate if it could be done. That, a little touch up paint and the rear neck cloth too.
Just hope someone will buy my custom figure... even if it is just for nostalgia
It wouldn't be a tragedy if he doesn't sell. That's one fine looking Hasbro Gammy.
Alice Adrenochrome
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I'd keep it! Looks great.Wow, some very impressive shots... will definitely pick one of these guys up before too long
Greedo first; Guard next...
Just hope someone will buy my custom figure... even if it is just for nostalgia
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I think one of the biggest issues for my sideshow gammy is:
a) the head not sitting very low. on the box photography, the head seems to be sitting lower and looking much better.
b) the shoulder armor and shirt seem to be a bit weirdly applied. I want the shoulder armor to go over the shirt but can't seem to do it. Am I gonna have to take the outfit apart to fix this?
a) the head not sitting very low. on the box photography, the head seems to be sitting lower and looking much better.
b) the shoulder armor and shirt seem to be a bit weirdly applied. I want the shoulder armor to go over the shirt but can't seem to do it. Am I gonna have to take the outfit apart to fix this?
Shropt
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For anyone who's looking for a Gammy of their own or even a 2nd Gammy, I'd highly recommend joining me in chat this Thursday.
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