HT DX05 - Indiana Jones - in-hand images

[TheFiend]

The Sparrow is a slim (not the narrow shoulders), I believe. So it would be overall too small and slim for Indy.

Slim? Well, that's still good news I guess considering the old slim body is hard to find and expensive.

 

[Wanderer]

I know everyone says the Ezio body is the best to use for this guy but how about the Sparrow DX body. It was a sculpted neck and smaller build. Don't know if the shoulders are narrow though. Complextion looks a bit different too. Any input?

Here's mine on a barny bod

 

[clparker04]

looking great mate with the his jacket on mate

 

[kl241]

Here's mine on a barny bod

Wait, you put it on a Barney Ross body?!?!?

 

[Wanderer]

Kit bash m8. Kit bash.

 

[TheFiend]

Barney isn't a narrow shoulder though right?

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[jedijim3002]

Anybody know who has this the cheapest? Sold mine a while back and would like to pick it up again. Looks too good not to be on my shelf.

 

[youbastards]

If you are in the US, eBay is your best bet, as I have seen a few close at around $180 lately, but keep in mind those were displayed, not new.

 

[jedijim3002]

Got it thanks. I keep my eyes peeled.

 

[TheFiend]

Yeah you can get them displayed at a very decent price on eBay. I'd check in the commerce here too. I bought mine $210 shipped.

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[jedijim3002]

Just got one off eBay for $230.00 shipped. Couldn't find anyone selling it here. Still a decent price and below retail. Very much worth the money. At least what I'm willing to pay for it. Can't wait to see it on my shelf again.

 

[TheFiend]

Yeah, $230 shipped is decent. Why did you sell it in the first palce?

 

[jedijim3002]

Yeah, $230 shipped is decent. Why did you sell it in the first palce?

I needed the money for some unforeseen bills. I hated to sell it. Almost cried packing it up. But I knew I'd get one back someday. I won't be letting it go again. That's for sure.

 

[TheFiend]

Bummer. Glad you got it back though,bud.

 

[jedijim3002]

Thanks. It was heartbreaking but reality set in and it was time to let it go. I did it with full intention of getting it back someday. I've only had to do that one or two other times with figured but have gotten them all back. Except Sparrow. He will be next in a few months.

 

[TheFiend]

Sparrow is one stunning figure. Maybe HT's best.

 

[jedijim3002]

Yup. Had that one too but bills prevailed. Gotta save up for it this time.

 

[TheFiend]

Im seriously starting to hate the muscle body. Do t you guys think this will work?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-1-6-12-Soldier-Story-Toys-Figure-Body-Henry-Kano-442nd-Infantry-Regiment-/160880608667?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item25753b459b

Only thing I don't like is that is doesn't have sculpted arms.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

I agree, Fiend. I've always hated (HATED!) the muscle body because it's one large step backwards in poseability, which is partially why I got into this hobby in the first place.

One thing I found when I changed the body to a Narrow Shoulders True Type (which seems to be similar to the one you linked to, with the exception of the neck) is that the clothes did not fit very well. They were practically swimming on him. And the neck was a little short, which made his head sink into his collar. I see that the clothes were tailored to fit the muscle body perfectly. The only viable solution seems to be to replace the muscle arms with regular TT arms, like hhhaney and bbl and others have done. Paul Carson is using an Enterbay Elvis body and it looks pretty good so far (no head yet, though).

Here's a link to my efforts and my thoughts:
https://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showpost.php?p=4726137&postcount=5378

However, I can't remember who at the moment, ported the body to a HT Ezio (I think) with the sculpted neck, which looks pretty much like the one in your link and it came out great.

So what do I know.

 

[EVILFACE]

Im seriously starting to hate the muscle body. Do t you guys think this will work?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Hot-1-6-12-Soldier-Story-Toys-Figure-Body-Henry-Kano-442nd-Infantry-Regiment-/160880608667?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item25753b459b

Only thing I don't like is that is doesn't have sculpted arms.

I put my indy on the assassins creed body and used the muscle one for another figure.