The Marines have landed!

[Darklord Dave]

Got the 3 Aliens Marines today. I'm still on the first step of the first one in assembly. When they say model kits, they ought to say impossible to assemble model kits. The first step is putting the chest plate on and I can't seem to get it tight enough with the scale 1/6 screwdriver that comes with the set.

 

[TheObsoleteMan]

Absolutely badasses!

 

[carbo-fation]

Post some pics when you get done!! These are some awesome pieces!

 

[pjam]

Got the 3 Aliens Marines today. I'm still on the first step of the first one in assembly. When they say model kits, they ought to say impossible to assemble model kits. The first step is putting the chest plate on and I can't seem to get it tight enough with the scale 1/6 screwdriver that comes with the set.

Dave, can you post some pics in the Aliens thread too?

 

[Darklord Dave]

Okay, got Hicks put together, one hour, 20 minutes. And I have 3 tiny pieces that I might think broke off, but they don't look broken, but like they go on some equipment somewhere. When I first started him I didn't think it was possible that he could wear/hold everything at once, but he can.

It's a truly awesome figure, I just wish the sculpt was better or even better painted. The equipment detail is fantastic, but the head makes him look more like GI Joe.

 

[pjam]

Okay, got Hicks put together, one hour, 20 minutes. And I have 3 tiny pieces that I might think broke off, but they don't look broken, but like they go on some equipment somewhere. When I first started him I didn't think it was possible that he could wear/hold everything at once, but he can.

It's a truly awesome figure, I just wish the sculpt was better or even better painted. The equipment detail is fantastic, but the head makes him look more like GI Joe.

Lonnie at hero heads Frontline has a custom Hicks head, some of us have already had Frontline Apone heads repainted by Customikey

see Alien/Aliens thread, lots of pics there and a few of the custom heads on the marines

 

[Darklord Dave]

Okay, figured out that 2 of the tiny spare pieces are the padlock over Hicks' heart. I only had to watch the movie to figure it out.

 

[B-Electronic]

Okay, got Hicks put together, one hour, 20 minutes. And I have 3 tiny pieces that I might think broke off, but they don't look broken, but like they go on some equipment somewhere.

Are you sure these are from SideShow and not Ikea?

 

[DarkArtist81]

Lonnie at hero heads Frontline has a custom Hicks head, some of us have already had Frontline Apone heads repainted by Customikey

see Alien/Aliens thread, lots of pics there and a few of the custom heads on the marines

Yeah, the Frontline heads are miles ahead of the Hot Toys Versions. I actually have a set I am soon to be painting for a board member and they look phenomenal. I'd recommend them to anyone who is getting either of those two Marines.... Worth the investment.

 

[Rugby1970]

Got my marines this weekend as well. The details on the the costumes and equipment is phenomenal.

I have to say that as hard as it is to put these suckers together, I really am enjoying it. It really forces you to appreciate all the detail they put into everything. What I loved was how I spent 15 to 20 minutes to tie the tiny laces on Hick's boots when they got covered up with the leg armor anyway.

Makes me want to order that Hot Toys Reese From T1. Anyone know if Sideshow has plans to distribute this piece?

 

[oxbeard]

Okay Dave, where's the pics?????

You know you can't brag about your figures without pics

 

[EVILFACE]

No pics??

Lame!!!!!!

 

[hairlesswookiee]

anyone know when fireside might be getting these in??

 

[Darklord Dave]

 

[Darklord Dave]

Okay guys, it's all clear! ...Guys? ...uh, Guys???!!

 

[pjam]

Nice going Dave,

please post pics in Aliens thread too if you can, lots of stuff there as well

 

[oxbeard]

Okay guys, it's all clear! ...Guys? ...uh, Guys???!!

Pics look great Dave, but Predator had better get his targetting system plugged back into his shoulder canon

 

[Darklord Dave]

Haven't found where the wires plug in, any tips would be appreciated.

 

[King Darkness]

They plug in under his shoulder cannon, but once the head is on its near impossible to put them in..I just have mine stuffed in between his back and the armor.

 

[bluesparrow]

The wires on my Scar plug into the interior base of the shoulder cannon around where the left shoulder blade is.