MONDO - THE THING

[HMC117]

I recognised him by his avatar too. Crazy how you can be sat there, chatting insignificant details about figures releasing in a year or two of characters that you love.... and then you could literally just drop dead the next day. You spent some of your last hours chatting about a figure you'll never even see. A movie you'll never even watch again. Life just stops suddenly sometimes at the most unexpected moment.

 

[Remembermyname]

Life is a gift, it is not a dress rehearsal. My father often said 3 score years and 10 anything more is a bonus. I just celebrated my birthday, I rode the Carousel 4 times, saw a film, went to a restaurant with my girls and made a toast for all those that have not reached my years.

My best wishes to you all for 2024 and beyond.

 

[Remembermyname]

I am thinking World Box AT020 Pro for MacReady if the Mondo body is not suitable. At this rate all I shall have is the head.

To you the Mondo people out there, I know you are going to deliver on MacReady and surprise us all , the thing is it could be the most talked about figure of 2024 for good reasons.

 

[karamazov80]

Really sorry to hear about FlyandFight. Seemed like a decent guy.

 

[Tuvix Was Framed]

Life is a gift, it is not a dress rehearsal. My father often said 3 score years and 10 anything more is a bonus. I just celebrated my birthday, I rode the Carousel 4 times, saw a film, went to a restaurant with my girls and made a toast for all those that have not reached my years.

My best wishes to you all for 2024 and beyond.

What is that base?

 

[Remembermyname]

What is that base?

The base my friend is a stone floor tile sample, I use others things too. I like to use things for a new purpose...recycling.

 

[Alice Adrenochrome]

Really sorry to hear about FlyandFight. Known him for many years here on the board. He will be missed. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[Asta]

DID's A-2 Jacket given the MacReady treatment:
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One Sixth Republic​

Jordan Kane · 15 h ·

RJ Macready from The Thing:
Head by Sean Dabbs
And painted by Viola Wittrocka
Genuine leather coat is DID toys with added fur.

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[Remembermyname]

Impressive assembly, so the thing is, the bench mark has been set. Later and if lucky sometime in 2024 many shall be tinkering with their very own MacReady figure.

 

[Asta]

He put this photo up a little while ago showing it without the fur:

Jordan Kane​

22 m ·

 

[cpoll36]

That looks great! I managed to grab the DID jacket and it is very nice indeed. It certainly provides a very strong foundation for Mac's leather jacket.

 

[Mr.E]

I just did a quick trial of using brown felt to simulate the fur collar. Scale-wise, it works perfectly. The DiD jacket with a few simple mods will absolutely work.

 

[Mr.E]

Collar done. I'll probably just add the snaps to the pockets and that'll be "close enough" to the Schott original. Most of the inaccurate parts will be obscured by flamethrower straps, etc. But already, it looks more promising than the licensed prototype in my insignificant opinion.

 

[Asta]

Some inspiration...

One Sixth Republic​

Damen Dinsdale · 1 d ·

It’s been a long road, but I finally had the chance to set up and display my prize possession in my collection, RJ MacReady from ‘The Thing. I am so happy to finally have it set up. To me this is my greatest achievement in the hobby to date and I think it turned out great, everything ended up fitting perfectly. I’m so happy to see it finished and I believe I’ve done it justice. This is a great tribute to the horror cult classic and being my personally favourite horror film, there was only one version to have. All the artists involved absolutely brought this figure to life and I thank all of you for your time and dedication to bring one of John Carpenter’s masterpieces to 1/6 reality.

MacReady sculpt & paint: Kjun Art
Clothing: Ropa studio
Accessories & gloves: Andy Manoloff
Hairing: Tetsu studios
Norris spider monster: Cheung Kinmen
Diorama: Robert Cowan
Husky: Mr. Z
RJ MacReady as portrayed by Kurt Russell
1982 John Carpenter

The Thing
“I know I’m human”

 

[Remembermyname]

Good morning Mondo peoples, Now show us what you can do for mere mortals, the quest is on.

 

[Heavy Metal Spike]

Some inspiration...

One Sixth Republic​

Damen Dinsdale · 1 d ·

It’s been a long road, but I finally had the chance to set up and display my prize possession in my collection, RJ MacReady from ‘The Thing. I am so happy to finally have it set up. To me this is my greatest achievement in the hobby to date and I think it turned out great, everything ended up fitting perfectly. I’m so happy to see it finished and I believe I’ve done it justice. This is a great tribute to the horror cult classic and being my personally favourite horror film, there was only one version to have. All the artists involved absolutely brought this figure to life and I thank all of you for your time and dedication to bring one of John Carpenter’s masterpieces to 1/6 reality.

MacReady sculpt & paint: Kjun Art
Clothing: Ropa studio
Accessories & gloves: Andy Manoloff
Hairing: Tetsu studios
Norris spider monster: Cheung Kinmen
Diorama: Robert Cowan
Husky: Mr. Z
RJ MacReady as portrayed by Kurt Russell
1982 John Carpenter

The Thing
“I know I’m human”

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WOW

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[DEATHASYLUM]

Some inspiration...

One Sixth Republic​

Damen Dinsdale · 1 d ·

It’s been a long road, but I finally had the chance to set up and display my prize possession in my collection, RJ MacReady from ‘The Thing. I am so happy to finally have it set up. To me this is my greatest achievement in the hobby to date and I think it turned out great, everything ended up fitting perfectly. I’m so happy to see it finished and I believe I’ve done it justice. This is a great tribute to the horror cult classic and being my personally favourite horror film, there was only one version to have. All the artists involved absolutely brought this figure to life and I thank all of you for your time and dedication to bring one of John Carpenter’s masterpieces to 1/6 reality.

MacReady sculpt & paint: Kjun Art
Clothing: Ropa studio
Accessories & gloves: Andy Manoloff
Hairing: Tetsu studios
Norris spider monster: Cheung Kinmen
Diorama: Robert Cowan
Husky: Mr. Z
RJ MacReady as portrayed by Kurt Russell
1982 John Carpenter

The Thing
“I know I’m human”

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Wow, that looks pretty fantastic! Awesomeness

 

[Mr.E]

Quick "mock up" using pre-existing pieces:

 

[Mr.E]

Added some details to the jacket:

 

[Remembermyname]

Well done the detail buttons and side pockets make the difference.