The Head of Captain Solo

[FLOSI]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

Piett and Praji both... Praji has a really solid likeness under all that goopy paint.

 

[Darth Waller]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

You're going to replace the Pro body one Piett? Seems like it works well enough for him... although he definitely needs a repaint. Sideshow really punted on that one

Didn't realize it was a Pro, so I'll probablyl leave it alone. I bought it from a boardie awhile back. All the pieces have been wrapped up separately since I bought him, so I haven't even looked at it yet. Just pulled the head out this week to send to Skiman.

 

[MANDO]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

If anyone's ready for their Solo head hit me up (PM). I have 4 ready to go out tomorrow. First pay ship first.

EDIT: ALL SPOKEN FOR. MORE TO COME.

Falcon is my current place holder....

That's great! Whats really funny is I think the early concept of Solo was bearded and had a bandana.

Wish we could find a better black belt to use... I HATE the SS one, and the one I'm using is just too thick.

That was my issue as well. All the two-pronged belts I found were gigantic even compared to the gunbelt.

Thanks for the boot link too, Flosi! I keep meaning to pick those up.

I've had a SS Bespin Han sitting in the box forever. I've always hated the head so much I never displayed him, waiting to customize. I'm looking forward to the casting. Thanks Mando.

I think I'll be hitting the jacket (esp. those pockets) and shirt with a mini iron and perhaps some starch before I'm done.

I look forward to seing that. I've been tempted to bleach it and dye more of a denim color, but haven't gotten around to to testing the material. The cut of it in general is pretty mediocre, but its better than nothing atm.

Any of these still available? I look at my Imperial collection and realize I do need a small section of heroes.

I'm sure we can find a way to accomodate you.

Piett and Praji both... Praji has a really solid likeness under all that goopy paint.

I'm probably going to regret not getting Piett at some point, but man was he hideous. Praji's one saving grace was those groovy long gloves that SSC's been stingy with ever since.

 

[Darth Waller]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

Piett and Praji both... Praji has a really solid likeness under all that goopy paint.

I thought Praji looked good in the box, but I'll probably change my mind once I take him out.

 

[Billy Ray]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

If anyone's ready for their Solo head hit me up (PM). I have 4 ready to go out tomorrow. First pay ship first.

You have a PM sir!

 

[FLOSI]

I had to pay well over retail for Piett. I think it cost me 85 or 90 last summer?

 

[MANDO]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

I had to pay well over retail for Piett. I think it cost me 85 or 90 last summer?

Funny how that's become cheap compared to the current standard.

 

[FLOSI]

Oh man, no doubt! But I think the figure retailed for around 60 or 70.... Those days are long gone.

 

[MANDO]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update in Post #185)

Its definitey a shame. Some of the prices lately have me scratching my head.

 

[MANDO]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (WiP) New Pics in Post #38

Had just enough Part A left to do up three more Scoundrels which takes care of half the "list". PM for details.

generalgrevious
clparker04*
mah45*
yautja31337
bmarz1000
Lestat
Nexus
Wake
Mr. E
Magpie 7
King Darkness*
Kamandi*
Billy Ray*
Darth Waller
Feroze*

 

[Chakaman]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

Falcon is my current place holder....

Man, that swap looks great KD!! Well done. Looking forward to seeing it finished.

Body:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-6-Action-Figure-Body-custom-Made-Narrow-Shoulder-HeadPlay-TTL-Hot-Toys-/321051355236?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item4ac026e864

Boots:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Steiner-Eastern-Front-Tall-Leather-Boots-1-6-Scale-DID-Action-Figures-/360573743014?pt=US_Action_Figures&hash=item53f3deafa6

Thanks for the links Flosi, those bodies seem pretty reasonable. Im gonna have to pick up a couple. As mentioned earlier, they seem like a good alternative to TTs.

I need to get some time and get my sculpt painted.

X, that last pic is great. Wonderful job on these mate.

 

[mah45]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

pm sent sir!

 

[MANDO]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

X, that last pic is great. Wonderful job on these mate.

Thanks, Chaka! Not sure if my desk can handle the weight of anymore well-coiffed hair though!

Can't wait to see your's painted up!

pm sent sir!

Responded!

 

[Magpie 7]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

PM sent Mando....

 

[Billy Ray]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

Did a little more work in anticipation of Captain Solo's head's imminent arrival:

Shined up his boots with some Future, swapped out the TTL hands for some HT ones, and pressed and futzed his jacket. Can't wait to add the finishing touch next week

 

[Kamandi]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

Big improvement, esp. pressing the jacket. Is that a TT narrow? I have a couple blanks and was going to use one.

 

[Skiman]

Looks great Billy!

Ski

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[clparker04]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

payment sent mate

 

[Mr.E]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

Just letting you know that I am still committed.

 

[barryo]

Re: The Head of Captain Solo (Update 1/31 in Post #230)

Come on people post some painted pics...........