This Week In Your Plastic Crack, Action Figures and Toy Collection 26 26

[F For Fake]

On 5/31/2023 at 9:10 PM, Brandon Shepherd said:

This is the only place I can think of to ask such a question. I’m asking here because I see some of you here who work on cleaning and or restoring plastic toys, which could sometimes include adding new stickers when needed.

Here goes. Can anyone recommend a type/brand of adhesive that would be best to reattach the old school label that used to be on top of CGG holders? 

I know not to use Elmers or Gorilla glue…

I also don’t want to send this in for a new holder.

Sorry, I don’t have any new plastic crack this week. I’m off topic and crazy!

Hey Brandon, I wish I had a good answer for you, but I've not had to reattach a label myself. My gut instinct is to recommend something non-caustic like a simple glue stick, because if it doesn't work, it would rub off easily enough, and shouldn't make a huge mess of the case, nor ruin the label. But that is a totally made-up opinion with no basis in experience, so take it for exactly what it's worth.

[Brandon Shepherd]

On 6/1/2023 at 2:21 PM, F For Fake said:

Hey Brandon, I wish I had a good answer for you, but I've not had to reattach a label myself. My gut instinct is to recommend something non-caustic like a simple glue stick, because if it doesn't work, it would rub off easily enough, and shouldn't make a huge mess of the case, nor ruin the label. But that is a totally made-up opinion with no basis in experience, so take it for exactly what it's worth.

Thank you for your input. It may be best to leave alone and not sweat the small stuff. 

[Cat]

On 6/2/2023 at 6:10 AM, F For Fake said:

I dig the dark blue, it's not far off from the original G! toy. Mirage was my first TF ever, so I will always have a place in my heart for the guy. Plus he has that cool Sphinx head. What's not to love?

I also love the toy Mirage look, that why I surprised myself so much by liking the toon deco on this toy better. I wasn't even going to get it, I just had some money to burn and it was the right price. And I LOVE the toy headsculpt, you're absolutely right, it's awesome, I wish all media used it. It's so unique. 

[ADAMANTIUM]

On 6/1/2023 at 8:07 PM, Cat said:

On 6/1/2023 at 3:10 PM, F For Fake said:

dig the dark blue, it's not far off from the original G! toy. Mirage was my first TF ever, so I will always have a place in my heart for the guy. Plus he has that cool Sphinx head. What's not to love?

I also love the toy Mirage look, that why I surprised myself so much by liking the toon deco on this toy better. I wasn't even going to get it, I just had some money to burn and it was the right price. And I LOVE the toy headsculpt, you're absolutely right, it's awesome, I wish all media used it. It's so unique. 

Also too, that's whom you said to keep an eye out for in the movie! I saw the sphinx, which helped me pinpoint, Optimus and beast are pretty discernable, but to my noobness, I hope I get it right and can follow along to tell the difference apart! 

Edited June 2, 2023 by ADAMANTIUM

[Wrightson fan]

I used to collect pre-code horror as some of you old timers might know, if you remember me. Now I collect toys and vintage 12” GI Joes. This was the first Joe I picked up when I started collecting. 

[Wrightson fan]

[Wrightson fan]

Ski Patrol/Snow Mountain Troops Joe

[Wrightson fan]

My Major Matt Mason and Friends display. The figures are all mint from sealed packages. I did not crack the vintage packages, but a late friend of mine did so, and created the display. I purchased it from his widow as I wanted to be the caretaker of this excellent item. You will not find nicer examples as they are truly perfect. 

[Cat]

On 6/2/2023 at 11:31 AM, ADAMANTIUM said:

Also too, that's whom you said to keep an eye out for in the movie! I saw the sphinx, which helped me pinpoint, Optimus and beast are pretty discernable, but to my noobness, I hope I get it right and can follow along to tell the difference apart! 

Mirage looks more like he does on the left than the right, especially in the head, though he's pretty different. Here's what he looks like in the film, he's a main character, so you won't miss him. 

[Yorick]

On 6/1/2023 at 1:46 PM, Brandon Shepherd said:

Thank you for your input. It may be best to leave alone and not sweat the small stuff. 

I think the scotch tape idea is a good one.  Otherwise, since the label is completely off, you could lay it face down and hit it with some 3m spray adhesive, and then stick it back in place (being cautious of the alignment).  A few of my old case labels are doing the same thing.  A small dab of super glue worked to put the lifting edges of mine back down.

[fantastic_four]

On 6/1/2023 at 4:46 PM, Brandon Shepherd said:

On 6/1/2023 at 4:21 PM, F For Fake said:

Hey Brandon, I wish I had a good answer for you, but I've not had to reattach a label myself. My gut instinct is to recommend something non-caustic like a simple glue stick, because if it doesn't work, it would rub off easily enough, and shouldn't make a huge mess of the case, nor ruin the label. But that is a totally made-up opinion with no basis in experience, so take it for exactly what it's worth.

Thank you for your input. It may be best to leave alone and not sweat the small stuff. 

That's what I do.  Just slide the label in the bag with the slab in case the future owner wants it and done.

[Namtak]

Alien project so far sorry pics arent the best

[batman_fan]

On 6/1/2023 at 8:28 PM, Wrightson fan said:

I think around 1972 I got this exact figure for Christmas.

[Buzzetta]

Hasbro must be trying something new and going for a cheaper point of sale to increase volume.  This thing is basically half funded within hours.  The Dragonfly is bigger than the Hiss and $100 cheaper. 

I *might* actually get one of these if I get silly and feel like setting one up. 

https://hasbropulse.com/collections/haslab/products/g-i-joe-classified-series-g-i-joe-assault-copter-dragonfly-xh-1

 

Dragonfly $275

Quote

This two-seat Assault Copter offering represents the pinnacle of G.I. Joe’s anti-armor technology. It’s a massive 34.09 inches/865.79 MM long from the tip of the front turret barrel to tail, 11.33 inches/287.92 MM tall from skids to rotor, and 13.77 inches/349.76 MM wide wing tip to wing tip. It’s certain to send a shiver down the slithery spine of every Cobra within sight. 

The XH-1 contains battery-powered interior and exterior LED lighting features. At the push of a single button, you can turn on the interior cockpit heads-up displays and spotlight shining down from the underside of the fuselage. 

 Elaborately-detailed Command Cockpit Interior: The copter pilot and gunner sit buckled with a 4-point harness in front of specialized illuminated instrument control panels. You can pose each figure operating the center, floor-mounted control stick and throttle controls maneuvering around and locking in on an oncoming H.I.S.S.

·       Detachable “Gull-wing” Canopy: The vehicle comes with “gull wing” functioning canopy with forward port entry for the gunner and rear starboard entry for the pilot. The canopy detaches for easier access.

·       Multiple Customizable Armaments: Customize your XH-1 loadout with detachable weapon accessories:

2 Creeper missiles

2 70MM unguided rocket launchers

2 Jester Missile racks to hold 8 Jester Missiles

Removable laser-guided stationary 160MM Cannon Pod with belt-fed ammo that connects to the port side of the chopper

·       Functioning Hoist: The attachment points fit a removable hoist with rotating dial which extends or retracts a cable and rescue hook for infiltration and extraction or rescue ops.

·       Cannon Details: The 25MM Dragonbreath Rotary Nose Cannon rotates and can pivot up and down; and twin X-551 Mini-Cannon details below the cockpit increase the XH-1’s powerful attack capabilities.

·       6 Blast Effects: 2 small effects fit the X-551 Mini-Cannons, the Dragonbreath Rotary Cannon, or trail behind the 70MM unguided rocket launchers; 2 medium effects attach to the Cannon Pod or the rear of the Jester and Creeper missile accessories; 2 large effects attach behind the missile accessories and to the wing pegs.

·       Removable Access Panels: Access panels detach to reveal engine details.

·       Hinged Cannon Access Doors: Doors lower showing the inner workings of the twin X-551 60MM Mini-Cannon accessories and act as a step to pose your figures ascending into the cockpit.

·       Movable V Tail Wing:  The vertical tail fin rotates from 90 degrees to 45 to assist in maneuverability.

·       Adjustable Stabilizer Wings: Rear stabilizers pivot up and down.

·       Counter Rotating Coaxial Turbine Detail: The snap-on Counter Rotation Turbine cover swivels to silence and direct the turbine thrust.

·       Engine Cover Exhaust Vents: Flared exhaust port design details provide the XH-1 with high-speed stability.

·       Clear Display Stand: The transparent 10-inch-high display stand has a 15-degree angle allowing you to pose your Attack Copter as though it’s hovering in the air, either climbing or descending. The base is decorated with a modern take on the classic DF-1 roundel.

·       Sticker Sheet: Personalize your Assault Copter fleet with consumer-applied labels for customization.

 

 

[fantastic_four]

The Dragonfly definitely looks great, but I just don't have room for twelfth scale vehicles.

Edited June 6, 2023 by fantastic_four

[Cat]

3/4 funded. 

[bentbryan]

Had to back it. Yo Joe!

[Cat]

Here's Newage's Ironhide. A bit disappointing, not one of their top tier figures, but still nice enough. I didn't include photos of the useless sled.

[Buzzetta]

On 6/5/2023 at 7:33 PM, fantastic_four said:

The Dragonfly definitely looks great, but I just don't have room for twelfth scale vehicles.

If it was the Vamp I would have insta-clicked it as that was the first vehicle I ever owned. 

I am still on the fence on this one.  Apparently we are waiting for SDCC before they announce the Ghost from Rebels for the 3.75" line and that is what I REALLY want. 

Meanwhile it is at 9,870 backers out of the required 10,000.

This thing is getting funded. 

Edited June 6, 2023 by Buzzetta

[Dave2739]

On 6/6/2023 at 12:49 PM, Buzzetta said:

If it was the Vamp I would have insta-clicked it as that was the first vehicle I ever owned. 

I am still on the fence on this one.  Apparently we are waiting for SDCC before they announce the Ghost from Rebels for the 3.75" line and that is what I REALLY want. 

Meanwhile it is at 9,870 backers out of the required 10,000.

This thing is getting funded. 

It just crossed the 10K threshold