sky_captain
Super Freak
What a tasty piece this is. I ordered her last week, she showed up today. I know it's old hat to say so, but pics really don't do this fine lady justice.
I got one last week for her, but Sheva really is quite a bit darker. Being that Machiko is supposed to be Japaneses, I don't want mine that dark. The other problem I have is whether or not I'm willing to tear off all of her gear because the customizing I did to her required some glueing. In some areas, I'd basically have to start over. And getting just the arms swapped is going to be nearly impossible without damaging something, like the skin.
Given the Sheva skintone, I'm thinking it's probably best if I just wait to get a future Hot Toys T2 Sarah Connor figure with seamless arms to use.
My other train of thought is to go with what Hot Toys kinda gave us anyway, and that's a hybrid of characters. This piece is neither Machiko (Japanese) as depicted in the books, nor is it Lex from AVP, the Sheva body goes along with the hybrid vision. What if Machiko isn't Japanese, but actually some hot, tanned Hawaiian or other tropical beauty? I think the head would transfer fine to the darker body, especially with dreads.
Oh, damn it! Now I've talked myself into it.
Yeah, I couldn't resist. I'm actually switching it over now. After all, the Machiko I'm modifying is the one I call "Amazon machiko".
Pics soon.
Yeah, the more I thought about it, the Sheva body made more sense after all, especially since the headsculpt isn't Japanese, but Yuli's Angelina Jolie.
Well, the operation was successful. All armor transferred and the head. I have to go do that Christmas thing with the adults instead of playing with my toys right now, so pics will have to wait.
Merry Christmas!
And of course I painted the nipple, too.
You painted that like you've really seen one!
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