NEW PRODUCT: HOT TOYS: WANDAVISION THE SCARLET WITCH 1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE

GubernatorFan wrote:I must have imagined it. Are you sure? Because I debated getting this one's head sculpt (parted out) thinking I might want to hold off for the one actually designed to have swappable hair and removable diadem.

csyeung wrote:This one right?

https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t5724-new-prouct-hot-toys-doctor-strange-in-the-multiverse-of-madness-1-6th-scale-the-scarlet-witch-collectible-figure-deluxe-version?highlight=multiverse+of+madness

PS I think the tiara should be easily removed. I've seen someone remove the tiara on this version already. Only thing is there are holes in the hairsculpt where it attaches, but that isn't important if you are re-rooting it.

GubernatorFan wrote:Not the easiest of swaps, but nice to see it is doable.

csyeung wrote:Thanks for the posting the body swap Zurdoz. Looks like a bit of work hehe. I got mine recently too but haven't had time to unbox yet.

Stryker2012 wrote:The body swap definitely helps. I regret not getting this in that it probably has the best Elizabeth likeness, and I see that it looks like it would be pretty easy to get rid of the sculpted hair and replace it with real.

csyeung wrote:I think you're thinking of the Doctor Strange 2 version. She has swappable hair styles but both are sculpted.

Stryker2012 wrote:The body swap definitely helps. I regret not getting this in that it probably has the best Elizabeth likeness, and I see that it looks like it would be pretty easy to get rid of the sculpted hair and replace it with real.

csyeung wrote:
PS I think the tiara should be easily removed. I've seen someone remove the tiara on this version already. Only thing is there are holes in the hairsculpt where it attaches, but that isn't important if you are re-rooting it.

GubernatorFan wrote:I heated the head today and eventually got to work on it, prying off the hairpiece and (with it) the tiara. It took quite a bit of effort, but ended up a clean and successful job in the end. I put it back together and took some photos of the original look, the look without tiara, and the look without hair. Also note the protruding portion at the back of the head which would have to be scalped down a bit. Some filling up of the exposed head surface would be advisable before starting a rehair.

[EDIT: images in original post above]

csyeung wrote:Very cool! Looking forward to the finished product!

Zurdoz wrote:I’ve received my WV Scarlet Witch not too long ago  My first Scarlet Witch evarrr!!!   So happy to have her!!!!

I found a helpful reference (from Facebook) for a body swap, for those who wish to:

Wonton Wanda

Many have done it already, but I'm hoping some will still find this helpful after taking pics of each step. You don't necessarily have to go in the same order I did.

Recommended items: Picking tool, tweezers (silicone-tipped), talcum powder, Saran wrap, Dremmel, plumber's tape

1) Check for defects, scuffs, damage before attempting this

2) Remove head, hands, and shoes

3) Angle arms up to a "T" pose to make it easier to pop them off at the shoulders

4) Remove rear "skirt" via Velcro strips from the belt

5) Release belt from tunic (small glued in peg in the front) then slide up over the top of the torso

6) Cut stitch in the back connecting the tunic to the pants

7) Disconnect upper torso from lower body, this will make it much easier to remove the tunic

8 )Slide the boots off along with the pants

9) Slide the sleeves off the arms

--CHOOSING A BODY--

I compared the two most popular choices, the S23B and the S47B.

The 23B has the larger bust which makes the swap harder, but has slim wrists and more muscle definition in the arms.

The S47B has a smaller bust that is easier to work with but is a bit too tall and has wider wrists.

1) Putting the suit back on is intuitive BUT challenging. Bring the arms up and cross them to reduce their width as much as possible.

2) Slide the tunic CAREFULLY over the shoulders. Take your time. The material is stiff, but can stretch if you are patient.

3) Be mindful not to put too much tension on the side seams. Alternate tugging on the left and right sides so that not one side gets overstretched.

4) The belt might need a small dab of fabric or super glue to secure the peg back onto the tunic.

5) Sliding the sleeves and pants on are relatively easy, it just takes some patience

6) Now for the shoes...you can find a comparable pair of platforms OR Dremmel the stock ones to wide the hole to allow for the Phicen metal ankle peg if you dare

The boots prevent must articulation anyway despite the split-cut design, so I just needed them to stay on for simple poses, but do what you're comfortable with.

7) Because of the LED function on the stock body, the wrist pegs are larger than normal for a female body, so you might want to wrap the Phicen wrist pegs with some plumber's tape for a tighter fit. You can do the same for the head.

8 )Even suntan Phicens are pretty pale so if you have access to a powder set, use a couple of light coats of a bronzer to darken up the neck and shoulders to better match the head. Terry and Bjay are the masters, so I defer to them for any questions. I used a couple of different tones to also bring out the muscle definition on the arms a bit more.

The sculpted hair looks good but REALLY limits articulation. Soooo, I'll need Tina to work her dark magic one more time.

Plus here’s a comprehensive YouTube video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bcp0PJoVETY

And here’s what the production head sculpt looks like without the tiara (from Reddit):

Cisco Von Drackenn wrote:
Has anyone tried this with any of the Black Widows? (Endgame maybe?)

csyeung wrote:Here's a quick pic of scarlet beside the two widows. Interestingly, she's quite a bit taller than the other two.

Moonbase Alpha Male wrote:

csyeung wrote:Here's a quick pic of scarlet beside the two widows. Interestingly, she's quite a bit taller than the other two.

The nomenclature momentarily confused me, because you've actually got three Scarlets: two Johansson's, and one Witch but it's a great and useful picture.  If you go by IMDB, Johansson is 5'3" and Elizabeth Olsen is 5'6" so the height differential would make sense -- except that I think maybe Johansson is shot/angled to seem taller on film, especially when she is Black Widow.

GubernatorFan wrote:

Moonbase Alpha Male wrote:

csyeung wrote:Here's a quick pic of scarlet beside the two widows. Interestingly, she's quite a bit taller than the other two.

The nomenclature momentarily confused me, because you've actually got three Scarlets: two Johansson's, and one Witch but it's a great and useful picture.  If you go by IMDB, Johansson is 5'3" and Elizabeth Olsen is 5'6" so the height differential would make sense -- except that I think maybe Johansson is shot/angled to seem taller on film, especially when she is Black Widow.

Yelena (far left) is not actually a Scarlet anything but a Pugh.

csyeung wrote:Here's a quick pic of scarlet beside the two widows. Interestingly, she's quite a bit taller than the other two.