1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 262 - Star Wars Episode IV - 1/6th scale Chewbacca Collectible Figure

[matrix69]

Trimmed some of the fur from around the feet and added a little more black to the forehead.. View attachment 220208View attachment 220207View attachment 220209View attachment 220210

 

[Wor-Gar]

I think that looks really good. All from drybrush acrylics, huh? I would have thought the paint was too think to hold on the fur.

 

[Darklord Dave]

I know one thing, I'm not changing my Chewie from stock other than pulling the hair under the chin. Going to the extremes of lightening the fur on the face is cool and all, but really tarnishes the value of him.

Yea, I just got a 2nd one so I'd also have a stock version.

 

[Positron]

This figure is beautiful and awesome even when just unboxing!

 

[K1NG J0RDAN]

Yea, I just got a 2nd one so I'd also have a stock version.

Same here. I guess I could try lightening the fur on one, but I also don't want to mess it up.

 

[QuiGonFishing]

Can anyone take me in hand and let me know exactly what materials I'd need to look for to try the dry pastel technique on Chewie? Do I need an art supply store, I assume? Just don't really know what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance...

 

[TaliBane]

I know one thing, I'm not changing my Chewie from stock other than pulling the hair under the chin. Going to the extremes of lightening the fur on the face is cool and all, but really tarnishes the value of him.

It's something to keep in mind, and I'm glad someone has said it.

This is a $270 figure that may become a $500 figure and having powder or paint added to your (or a few people here's) satisfaction may not impress the next buyer at all - versus a stock figure.

I'm doing mine, but for those who aren't sure of their skills, maybe think a little longer on it (it does look okay without mods) or consider sending the Chewy head to someone with skills.

Altering the color of fur is not exactly a simple mod - and yes, a few Chewys on here to my eye are taking it a bit far, and the mods may not be fully reversible.

 

[Invictus Sol]

Yep, I'll be leaving mine stock in fear I do more harm than good. If a V2 comes out down the track (assuming I like it better), I want to be able to sell this one with the least amount of hassle possible.

 

[Pixelpiper]

If anyone is truly interested in the return on a $270 investment, let me suggest that a 1/6 figure is not the right way to invest your money. Unless you run a business called Toy Anxiety or one that does the same thing.

 

[Invictus Sol]

For me it's not so much 'ROI' as fussy buyers. I could just see getting a lot nervous nelly questions about it and would rather save myself the hassle.

 

[Pixelpiper]

I can understand that. But If I do the work to make Chewie's face actually look good, no one is going to get that figure without paying the premium. Face coloring done well is an upgrade - nervous nellies can go Chewbacca-less.

 

[TaliBane]

If anyone is truly interested in the return on a $270 investment, let me suggest that a 1/6 figure is not the right way to invest your money. Unless you run a business called Toy Anxiety or one that does the same thing.

You're right - these unbelievably detailed and extremely expensive figures are like Toy Biz action figures - in a grocery box sent to the Good Will in five years.

This is a breakthrough 1/6 figure on-par with the PERS DX Joker... I'm just saying to those without skills (those who aren't in reality capable of "making Chewy's face actually look good",) think before you act. You look at these pics and this "upgrade" seems easy - and it isn't.


Oh, and I quadrupled my money on a DX Joker only two years later. Beat that for a return on investment, Wall Street.

 

[Pixelpiper]

Oh, and I quadrupled my money on a DX Joker only two years later. Beat that for a return on investment, Wall Street.

Dunno, I sold a certain $200 figure for over $500 in parts in 4 weeks. And it's still available at retail right now. Impressive are 3A figures going for $2-$5K.

If you're very confident about Chewbacca, buy a few cases of them and hold them until next year. I have no plans to sell mine after I buy it and I'm sure a lot of people are the same way. So if someone wants to put chalk on their figure they should go right ahead - it will all clean off. Paint not so much of course. I won't judge someone's talent before they show their work, but it's not the end of the world if the results aren't as good as the ones shown here.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Well-done customized figures often go for much more on ebay, as long as the improvement brings the figure closer to the movie counterpart.

The idea of the mint-sealed-in-package is a left-over from the 90's 3 3/4 inch figure collectors.

 

[Pixelpiper]

I'll concede that for some people the mentality of MISB is still there even for 1/6. Some folks won't buy a figure if it doesn't have the original shipper carton (which doesn't even exist for some markets)

 

[Wor-Gar]

In this hobby now, with prices as they are, I would imagine more and more people are buying figures loose to complete their collections and are getting past having to have everything pristine.

But it is a horder's hobby and that type does like things neat-and-clean.

 

[fistfulmetal]

Really like this figure. Still have some more futzing to do.​

 

[davejames]

Yep, I'll be leaving mine stock in fear I do more harm than good. If a V2 comes out down the track (assuming I like it better), I want to be able to sell this one with the least amount of hassle possible.

Yeah that could happen, but personally I'd rather take the chance and have a Chewie I really like and enjoy looking at now, versus keeping one around for a couple years that I'm not all that happy with.

And besides, if a much better version does come along later, it may not matter how pristine your current figure is because most buyers will just want to get that newer version instead.

 

[chobits55]

Futz a little more to make the face a little smaller. make him look better

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And I was able to lighten and remove some of the pastel applied with dry brushing with water if that makes sense. So chalk is safe i guess as long as its light.


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[fett42]

I've been futzing with Chewie and I can't get him right. At times I'm happy with how he looks, but the I compare to movie stills and think it looks bad. The biggest problem is his head looks too big. I also think some of the hair looks too straigjt, but I don't want to put product in the hair. Here's what I've got so far.