Pirates of the Caribbean Movie Franchise Merchandise Thread

[Indiana Fett]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

Thanks for all the kind words, guys! I do appreciate the feedback. I know Ryan does too.

The above is a fairly easy formula for those who may want to trade out their AWE Swann for a DMC one. All a matter of taste of course.

Hey Greg, can you post a couple of photos of Liz posed with Jack and Will?

 

[kazukijun]

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Wor-Gar - sorry if this has been asked before, but did u remove the AWE costume? or you just used another body?

The DMC Swann looks great!!!
Thanks!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

Wor-Gar - sorry if this has been asked before, but did u remove the AWE costume? or you just used another body?

The DMC Swann looks great!!!
Thanks!

Thanks. Yeah, I removed the AWE costume. Had to cut the tie in back, but everything else just comes off nice and clean.

Hey Greg, can you post a couple of photos of Liz posed with Jack and Will?

I got no Will right now -- I'm literally building a new one from parts, never got the whole HT Will.

But I'll definitely post Swann with Jack once I futz her into final form.

 

[kazukijun]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

Thanks. Yeah, I removed the AWE costume. Had to cut the tie in back, but everything else just comes off nice and clean.

I see...
Do you think its possible to tie it back making it tighter? I always thought the AWE costume wasn't fitting enough and makes Swann looks fat. (Keira is real skinny)

Been tinkering with the thought of cutting that up and making it tighter into a better fit.

Appreciate your thoughts!

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

I see...
Do you think its possible to tie it back making it tighter? I always thought the AWE costume wasn't fitting enough and makes Swann looks fat. (Keira is real skinny)

Been tinkering with the thought of cutting that up and making it tighter into a better fit.

Appreciate your thoughts!

I'm not sure you can make her thinner though. It's all plastic armor, so I think the tie in the back is really just for detail as opposed to being functional. Probably why they knot it rather than leave it loose.

If you go for it, you can get that string they use almost anywhere. Just cut it off and get some new string and re-tie.

 

[MaulFan]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

I think the only way to make her look appropriately thin is to get her on a taller body. The HT female's for like a 4'11" female, Keira's what 5'10".

 

[samueljd]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

I see...
Do you think its possible to tie it back making it tighter? I always thought the AWE costume wasn't fitting enough and makes Swann looks fat. (Keira is real skinny)

Been tinkering with the thought of cutting that up and making it tighter into a better fit.

Appreciate your thoughts!

I removed the outfit and used the Secret Service agent body, which is slimmer and the outfit fits much better because that body is taller and more slender. The body Elizabeth has is the same one Ripley has and it is thicker around the waist and makes the body look chubby.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

I might have to get one of those slimmer bodies at some point.

 

[FlyAndFight]

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She looks fantastic. Great job by all involved.

 

[Wor-Gar]

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Did some FUTZING yesterday -- painted the "stripes" and "flower pattern" on Swann's vest, buttons on her pants, painted sword, etc. Lots of little things that don't even really show up in photos.

Close up of one of the "flower" details.

 

[samueljd]

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Wow! You've put a great deal of effort into customizing Elizabeth. Good job! She looks great.

 

[Agent0028]

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Wow, that's a very impressive custom.

 

[Wor-Gar]

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Thanks!

For he who asked for Sparrow and Swann:

A few more:

I'm deciding whether or not I want to risk taking another pass as the dark wash on her vest to bring out the lines even more. I might just be getting too detailed at this point.

 

[kazukijun]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

I'm not sure you can make her thinner though. It's all plastic armor, so I think the tie in the back is really just for detail as opposed to being functional. Probably why they knot it rather than leave it loose.

If you go for it, you can get that string they use almost anywhere. Just cut it off and get some new string and re-tie.

I removed the outfit and used the Secret Service agent body, which is slimmer and the outfit fits much better because that body is taller and more slender. The body Elizabeth has is the same one Ripley has and it is thicker around the waist and makes the body look chubby.

Thks for the input guys!
Will definitely try them out!

 

[sueworld]

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Oh thats a wonderful Swan custom. She looks miles better dressed like that then when she's dressed in the armor.

Excellent work.

 

[samueljd]

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Thanks!

For he who asked for Sparrow and Swann:

So what did you do for the extra height to Swann? Possibly the ankle surgery?

 

[Josette]

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Love the Elizabeth custom! Wish they'd released that outfit instead of the one we got.

 

[blakus939]

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She looks a million times better. I always wondered why on earth HT decided to release her dressed in that battle garb, was a very odd decision. Nicely done mate

 

[MaulFan]

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Well, other than Cannibal Jack, Hot Toys never did a figure outside of Dead Man's chest and I'd say the Elizabeth outfit they made for it was the best choice from AWE. I'm sure had they developed a series of DMC figures, they'd have totally done this Elizabeth and we'd get 2 heads, one for hair up and one for hair down.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Re: Official Hot Toys Pirates of the Caribbean Thread

Thanks again you guys for all the kind words.

I did futz a bit more today with her and darkened the vest a bit more and will try to post some more pics later, although I'm not sure it's noticeable in pictures.

Anyway, glad to have this DMC Swann in my collection at long last. Thanks in a big way to Blindvoyeur!

Next up for me -- DMC WILL TURNER to go along with her!