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the headrobots - Blood order has come in guys.
Hursti, I'll get a postage quote tomorrow or friday, it shouldn't be more then $5.
Kup, I'll be in at work around 10pm, if you can't swing past, I'm doing 3pm starts next week.
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I'm still awaiting payment from the three of you. If you want it posted, it should be around $5
Thanks! I probably won't be able to make it at 10pm but if I can meet you at around 6pm like last time sometime in the future, that would be great. There is no hurry so whenever you can. Thanks!Quote:
Originally Posted by fatbot
Awesome! :DQuote:
Originally Posted by fatbot
Cheers Fatbot, no problems; I'll wait for a PM dude - Thanks again. ;):)
My Headrobots kits arrived today along with other awesome stuff!
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/2011/150911.JPG
A huge thanks to Fatbot for this upgrade set! :D
Here are some comparison pics for those interested:
Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...-AltMode01.jpg
Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...-AltMode02.jpg
Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Fullshot01.jpg
Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...Fullshot02.jpg
Vanilla
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...eCloseup01.jpg
Corrected
http://i1032.photobucket.com/albums/...eCloseup02.jpg
that really does look good.
The only real issue that I have with this set is that compared to the rest of the Bludgeon body, the head looks much too 'clean' and it stands out from the overall sculpt too much.
So I applied some dry brushing on my Blood head to bring out the details as Headrobots suggested. This is the result:
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood3.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood2.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood5.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood6.JPG
http://kupscigar.com/collection2011/blood4.JPG
Hursti, those pics are awesome! It really shows how awful the Hasbro head is and how much this new head improves it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Also a big thanks to Fatbot for organizing the group order.
arrrrr I ordered mine from RK along with the re-release of Henkei Rodimus, which is STILL yet to come out....
Hrm, I totalyl forgot about these. need to get some. They look good.
That's impressive. But what is dry brushing, and what does it involve? Your brushed head looked far more impressive than the original.
I will try to explain it as best I can but I am no expert. That was the first time ever that I had tried dry brushing any toy as I was previously afraid of stuffing it up.Quote:
Originally Posted by reillyd
Dry brushing is used to bring out molded detail in plastic by having a darker shade of runny paint to outline surface details. It is also used to provide the illusion of 'weathering' in plastic models.
Dry brushing requires a special 'watery' paint, the little paint tub I have is labeled 'Citadel Washes - Badab Black' and can be bought at Games Workshop and other hobby places. The one I have was kindly given to me.
To apply it you simply get some paint on a pice of paper and with brush, smear it all over the surface that you want to bring out details. The paint will go into all the little gaps and lines causing them to stand out as you can see with Bludgeon's nose and teeth. The rest of the paint can just be wiped with a piece of cloth or tissue if you don't want the weathering on other surfaces.
To do my Blood head, I just smeared the black wash paint all over the mouth and nose and then I quickly wiped the paint off with a tissue removing the surface paint. Only the bits that had gone in the detailing such as the teeth and nose remained bringing out the sculpt detail.
It was all a less than 3 minute job, just be mindful that the paint drys quickly so wipe away the excess right away.
Here is a better written description by an expert:
http://www.scalemodelguide.com/guide...Drybrushing-1/
Technically you actually described a wash or a glaze, that's where you wash the subject with a liquid paint or ink usualy mixed with detergent or a similar thinning agent to lower the paints viscosity. The citadel inks described are probably one of the best options for convenience. Here is a link, though not a great example.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
For anyone using inks just be aware that even though they are thin they will ever so slightly alter the colour of the surface they are painted on (unless rubbed off), and also while the Citadel inks are a know quantity some brands tend to dry glossy and give a wet finish.
Dry brushing on the other hand involves painting over a textured surface with a paintbrush which has had most of the paint brushed out, the tutorial Kup linked is a perfect example, but I wouldn't use it on the Bludgeon head unless you wanted to repaint it a more bone like colour.
Well. Those chrome swords look pretty boss. I'm just not loving the G1 head.
but those chrome swords are tempting...
The head looks really goofy. I do want those weapons though.
To me it's a massive improvement from the default Skeletal piggy face but yeah, the swords also add a lot to the figure.Quote:
Originally Posted by Quickstrike
To be fair the old face suits the expanded movieverse of which the toy is part. The Headrobots skull face is pretty 80's cheesy but that's the idea.Quote:
Originally Posted by kup
Still making up my mind on this set, though I actually find I'm quite partial to the neutral robot face surprisingly, we'll see though.
Well I prefer the IDW verse face than the MOTU skeletor face, though I haven't changed mine coz I find the loose helmet an item that'll easily get lost during play as it doesnt seem to lock in place. I actually want the set for the chrome swords, which now that I have it I used instead for my G1 figure and G1 Bludgeon holds it quite easily and stays put which is awesome
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00995.jpg
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00996.jpg
a little bit of shaking to test if it'll fall off but it stays put :D:D:D
http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/b...s/DSC00998.jpg
Figured this thread has enough interest/posts, so rather than start a new thread
New Headrobots Centurion set. According to BBTS
"The next release from the Headrobots line is called Centurion, and isprimarily designed for the intermediate robot of a rather large 'double'Headmaster. The set includes both Japanese and American versions of theHeadrobot (two different styles) as well as a clear red bladed powersword. This limited edition set is listed at $59.99"
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/p...il&picture=out
Very nice but the price kills it plus the standard Cerebros already has a head close enough to his Japanese Headmasters appearance.Quote:
Originally Posted by canofwhoopass_87
Yeh it is a bit hefty at first glance, but the $60 tag includes two "headmasters" and a sword. $20 a piece aint so bad and it does provide a much, much cheaper and cartoon accurate alternative for those who don't yet have Spike.
You make a couple of good points there man :cool:, is it just me or do the (Headrobots) Headmaster Bot modes look identical to all their previous releases though? :confused:Quote:
Originally Posted by canofwhoopass_87
yeah they look pretty much the same. reuse the mold = $$$Quote:
Originally Posted by Hursticon
Gotta share the love for Blood here. The head/s is/are nice and vastly improve his look, but it's the replacement swords that make it a must-have IMO. Not only is the colour much better, but he can hold them without you having to worry about his hands snapping. The swords are a little loose in his grip, but it's not too bad and it's far better than the too-big Hasbro versions.
So glad I got this one, if this is typical of Headrobots I might have to pick up some more of their pieces.
Totally forgot about this. But totally bought :)
http://www.robotkingdom.com/services...s&CatID=41_273
Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iB0oU4BzAhs