Mattel ghostbusters conversion (update 12-28-2012 PG1)

[Astro_zombie]

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Just got it Eldorado. Ive got ya down for 2 sets.

 

[Q]

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PM sent for 5 sets of elbow pads.... Thanks,

 

[Kuzeh]

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Mine so far... need to fix the eyes though...

 

[teabelly83]

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looks good so far kuzeh!! cant wait to see him done!! those maul gloves look cool too!! which boots did u use?

 

[MicroJow]

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Egon joins Ray in the Headless Hunt! Once again, upon arrival I stripped down Mattel's figure, re-dressed it on a true type, blackened the grommets on the belt, painted the silver onto the radio, gave him a new pair of newline miniature boots, then stuck him onto a stand customized with Evilface's decal. All that remains are the heads, gloves, and the elbow pads (and some belly padding for Ray.)

I think I've decided I'm going for the bare-handed Ghostbusters and will try to find some black gloves to stick in their belts.

Anyway, here they are, with and without flash:





- J

 

[Mr.E]

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I knew it! They did change the ALICE straps.

 

[MicroJow]

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The what-sa-hoosits?

EDIT: Never mind, I just Googled 'alice strap.' The only thing it appears they changed between Ray & Egon is the width of the shoulder padding on the straps. I have Ray's pulled tighter at the top so it looks like the padding on Egon's is longer and the buckle is higher, but they aren't. If they are, it isn't by much.

- J

 

[Mr.E]

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Egon's Olive drab proton pack straps. They've improved since the release of 12" Ray. They're narrower and they're a better color.

 

[MicroJow]

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Could just be the camera... in person they look to be the same color.

- J

 

[CAZAFANTASMA]

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SO is evilface offering those Gbs logos for the stands? Just wondering...

Sal

 

[Kuzeh]

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I knew it! They did change the ALICE straps.

Yes, you were right Mr. E
they look much better now!!!

 

[MicroJow]

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Yes, re: the stands. The decals are vinyl. You peel the back masking off, stick it to the stand, then peel off the top masking. I screwed up two of them and got air bubbles underneath but I'm happy to say it was very easy to carefully peel a part the decal up and press it down again, removing the air bubble and not causing any damage to the decal.

He can make them for either Hot Toys stands or Sideshow.

- J

 

[Astro_zombie]

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Any chance you could take a close up of the straps? I replaced Rays with a set of Dragons but Egon's look better I think.

Also just an update for you guys, I made a 2 part mold for the pads so I can cast 6 at a time. I just pulled the first 6 and they look great so, expect them soon!

 

[MicroJow]

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[Mr.E]

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Much better IMO.

 

[teabelly83]

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yeah they look better size wise. not as wide. altho the colour is still too green, they need to be a darker green still...slightly tho.

 

[CAZAFANTASMA]

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Yes, re: the stands. The decals are vinyl. You peel the back masking off, stick it to the stand, then peel off the top masking. I screwed up two of them and got air bubbles underneath but I'm happy to say it was very easy to carefully peel a part the decal up and press it down again, removing the air bubble and not causing any damage to the decal.

He can make them for either Hot Toys stands or Sideshow.

- J

Oh, cool, is there a topic where he's offering them? or one just have to pm him? I want to know prices.

Thanks

Sal

 

[MicroJow]

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https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=50534

He charges $6 shipped per decal.

- J

 

[Astro_zombie]

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anyone want my first try ecto base? Its a nice hot toys base still.

 

[teabelly83]

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anyone want my first try ecto base? Its a nice hot toys base still.

aha is that the base with ur 'pee' puddle mate lol