NEW PRODUCT: ADD Toys: 1/6 scale Silver Man/Silver Hero AD05

Doesn't seem that great a deal to me. I POed the luxury edition at KG for roughly US$175. They don't offer it anymore though.
They do still offer the normal version for US$115.

KG’s shipping to the US is too high, and Timewalker has free shipping if you bundle for US residents.

Stryker2011 wrote:KG’s shipping to the US is too high, and Timewalker has free shipping if you bundle for US residents.

Oh. I didn't realize KG charge you for shipping. It all make sense now. Thanks for clarifying.

This guy is finally getting shipped!

Diana wrote:This guy is finally getting shipped!

Hope he has turned out well and you enjoy him. Let us know.

Wow! That took awhile. Hope it’s worth the wait.

Diana wrote:This guy is finally getting shipped!

Congrats! I know you’ve been waiting for this one!

I got the base diorama first. The very tip was broken off. Not worried at all though. Nothing some super glue can't fix. Still waiting for the actual figure. I was wondering if anyone has received theirs yet and could provide pictures?

Been checking youtube for reviews but nothing yet. If I get him soon, I'l post some quick pictures.

Mine has arrived and I am very happy. I'll post pictures and maybe a video asap, if noone beats me to it, as I won't have time today.

He looks fantastic. The body is light and easy to pose. The magnetic attachment to the board is quite weak and needs testing before I can pass final judgment. I couldn't get him to stand on his own two wobbly feet without the stand, which is a shame. The base is so spectacular that I don't think the stand distracts that much though.

Diana wrote:Mine has arrived and I am very happy. I'll post pictures and maybe a video asap, if noone beats me to it, as I won't have time today.

He looks fantastic. The body is light and easy to pose. The magnetic attachment to the board is quite weak and needs testing before I can pass final judgment. I couldn't get him to stand on his own two wobbly feet without the stand, which is a shame. The base is so spectacular that I don't think the stand distracts that much though.

Thanks for your post. Can't wait to see pictures. Mine come today too but like you, I will not have time to take pictures just yet.

I took some quick pictures today. Hopefully some nicer ones will follow soon.

Very cool. Without damaging him, can you attain deeper stances, flexes, sitting, etc? I recall that the ADD War Wolves seamless "hairy" body was pretty limited in that respect, as the material and endoskeleton were not as advanced as TBLeague's.

He can raise his arms above his head and he can sit, too. The legs will bend to a 90 degree angle. I am actually positively surprised at the articulation and ease of movement, even though it's ratcheting and not smooth like TBL. Therefore it feels more fragile.

Diana wrote:He can raise his arms above his head and he can sit, too. The legs will bend to a 90 degree angle. I am actually positively surprised at the articulation and ease of movement, even though it's ratcheting and not smooth like TBL. Therefore it feels more fragile.

Thank you for clarifying. Sounds like they are improving their design, because, if memory serves (haven't tested it in forever), the ADD War Wolves (Logan) body was pretty limited. TBLeague has spoiled us with the look, range of motion, and smooth operation of their bodies. The ratchet joints now feel like such a shock

Hmmm, is the paint already stippling off of him? None of the promo shots show that. It looks like they spray-painted it and air bubbles popped while it was drying.

Stryker2011 wrote:Hmmm, is the paint already stippling off of him? None of the promo shots show that. It looks like they spray-painted it and air bubbles popped while it was drying.

The paint is pretty fragile one him indeed. It is not solied silver as I would have wished and mine seems a little more less shiny the more I handle him. He's flesh colorer undeneath. I had to use a silver sharpie marker to get the silver restored. I also had problem with one of his arms (the Left one)  it was put together backwards and didn't not have the same range of motion in the elbow as the right arm. I twisted around put now the muscles on the arm were wonky. I had the pull the rubbery skin up and cut the attachment inside to get it facing the right direction. Some how. I'm not sure how, but I gut a nasty tear on the forearm. I used a spare red gauntlet to cover it up.  Since I messed with it, I didn't feel it would be right to try and exchange it. Plus I'm never afraid to mod a figure, as you may well know.

I also put a strong magnet into the foot and the bottom for the board, which really helps with him being attached to it. I'll post picture of it when have more time. Still really like him though.

Thanks for the pics and reviews. I think it's tough to translate a silver surfer into an articulated figure but they managed to do a good job. Only other way would be plastic, but definitely would see seams that way.

csyeung wrote:Thanks for the pics and reviews. I think it's tough to translate a silver surfer into an articulated figure but they managed to do a good job. Only other way would be plastic, but definitely would see seams that way.

I have the Marvel Icon Silver Surfer and joint to make it less likable.

Okay, Here are pictures of my Mods for this figure. I hope it helps and is informative.

First picture is of the completed Left foot. Just wanted to show where I made my cut in the bottom of the foot. Use and exacto knife to make a small hole, then scissor to make the slit slightly bigger.
DSC09893 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

Magnet goes in.
DSC09895 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

Now all the way (get your mind out of the gutter)
DSC09896 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

End results
DSC09897 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

Magnet placement on the bottom /other side
DSC09898 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

DSC09899 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

DSC09900 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

DSC09901 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

Magnet were purchased at Hobby Lobby
DSC09902 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

DSC09903 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

Nice mod! I got a bunch of those neodymium off amazon (i think they were from china), they're super strong!

Nice improvement with the stronger magnets, AFM.

Silver Surfer's beautiful! Interestingly, I imagined a painted version of his face and he kinda looks like Mr. Clean lol White T-shirt and jeans and suddenly he'll be the hero of everyone's laundry!

Hey AFM, well done you!  The magnets addition for riding the board is an excellent upgrade but it posits some questions.  I've picked up a bit of experience because many of my figures get photographed on a metal office shelving unit so they get foot magnets temporarily or permanently.  

Neodymiums are amazing but I think I have a better buying tip than either Hobby Lobby or Amazon:  Lee Valley.  Not only cheaper and maybe stronger, but these have another characteristic that works great for our purposes.  They have peel-and-stick adhesive on one side, and to quote the Lee Valley blurb, "The 1/4" diameter size uses a thin film adhesive that sticks best to smooth surfaces; the four larger sizes use a foam-backed adhesive that conforms well to slight surface irregularities."  You can buy various sizes, but the best amazing deal is a set of 52 (various sizes) for $16.40 (US) https://www.leevalley.com/en-us/shop/hardware/rare-earth-magnets/magnets/disc/73479-adhesive-backed-rare-earth-magnets?item=99K3490 or $21.50 (Canada) https://www.leevalley.com/en-ca/shop/hardware/rare-earth-magnets/magnets/disc/73479-adhesive-backed-rare-earth-magnets?item=99K3490.

I am wondering when you made the sole incision, did you just insert the magnet loose, or were you able to glue it onto the figure's inner foot solid surface?  Because, if it's only the resealed skin holding onto it, the risk is that it could strain and maybe rip the skin fairly quickly.  I think that risk is also increased with that size of magnet, as it's actually stretching the skin.  If I had to duplicate that task, with the benefit of seeing the AFM method, I would probably vary it by using the Lee Valley magnets that are already glue adhesive on the foot side; and I would probably slide a row of 2 or 3 of the smaller size into the foot rather than one larger one.  Actually I keep buying sets of 52 and using up the larger sizes, so finding some legit use for the smaller ones would be a bonus.

Loving the AFM upgrade but still not sold on the underlying ADD figure.  Even on the excellently lit and shot pictures by Diana (good job there) it falls unsurprisingly a bit short of the level of gleam/shine that the ADD promo pictures promised.  Plus there's a lot of flocking that I can only assume ADD must have cynically photoshopped out of the promo pics.  If the trade-off is between the ML Icons being shinier and stabler skin, but with the harshness of visible joints, probably I can live with that, especially as it was far cheaper and I have one already.  It would be interesting actually if someone could make a version still jointed like the ML Icons but upgraded to actual full-on chrome, but maybe there's no retail market niche for that.

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Those magnets are very cool. I didn't reseal the cut or glue the magnets in. So far the magnets I used are not causing and stress of damage to the skin on the bottom of the feet. I could easily replace them or switch them out. I'll look into the other magnets. Thanks for the link brother.

Thanks for the recommendations, MBAM.

Wow! Your model does seem less shiny. Weird.

I've not had any tears and upon closer inspection I still see no bubbles. The markings on his chest look intentional to me. The silver looks more real and... worn?, which I like very much.

I did discover some surface scratches and I don't know, whether they were there already or happened while barely handling him at all and with a lot of care... I don't mind those either though. I find perfection to be less believable, so he is perfect to me with pigmentation and scratches.

Working on getting the shine back.
DSC09904 by A.F.M. Productions, on Flickr

We'll see how it hold up. So far,so good. Going to not touch him for many days.

Wow. I am appalled. I forgot all about this figure and checked up on him the other day. I forgot I had left him in the closed cupboard since I unpacked him. Shame on me, but THIS should NOT have happened! The pose is not THAT challenging!

No wonder this guy is still being sold at discounted prices. KGHobby have him reduced by 64 USD... Word must have gotten out how bad the quality is.

Arrgh!

At the time this was the most expensive figure I had ever bought, too! That hurts...

Ouch! Yes, that is pretty damn disappointing. We've always known ADD was less than perfect, but that is irredeemable.