NEW PRODUCT: HOT TOYS: STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI PRINCESS LEIA 1/6TH SCALE COLLECTIBLE FIGURE

I'm struggling to post pics. Can anyone help me out please?

HelloBirdie wrote:Thanks for the tip Moonbase. I may get it for the sandals and the weapons. They would probably look better with some weathering and paint work.

The sandals would probably be small, while the weapons to my eye are not sufficiently distinctive that you wouldn't be better off with something not made specifically for Endor Leia, but more sophisticated. I thought it was worth mentioning just for interest, nevertheless. The real gems of that series are Chewbacca (slightly cartoonish face, but you cant' beat an impressive faux-fur tall figure at cheap retail price) and Sabine Wren (no other version exists; and the helmet masks her doll face, so she is generally usable though a bit skinny).

Moonbase Alpha Male wrote:

HelloBirdie wrote:Thanks for the tip Moonbase. I may get it for the sandals and the weapons. They would probably look better with some weathering and paint work.

The sandals would probably be small, while the weapons to my eye are not sufficiently distinctive that you wouldn't be better off with something not made specifically for Endor Leia, but more sophisticated.  I thought it was worth mentioning just for interest, nevertheless.  The real gems of that series are Chewbacca (slightly cartoonish face, but you cant' beat an impressive faux-fur tall figure at cheap retail price) and Sabine Wren (no other version exists; and the helmet masks her doll face, so she is generally usable though a bit skinny).

I took another look at it and I think you're right. I'll stick to making my own props I think.

HelloBirdie wrote:I'm struggling to post pics. Can anyone help me out please?

I am surprised there's nothing in the FAQs -- probably there is a guide posted somewhere and someone will point it out.  The shortest simplest way is that one of the blessings of Forumotion is native picture hosting, and you do that by going to the Host an Image icon below, identify a pic on yor computer and Insert All. Shows up in your post easy peasy. Hotlinkings to pics stored elsewhere is a more complex issue and someone else would have to explain it. I got frustrated enough with Photobucket etc that I gave up on posting any pics at OSW altogether so I appreciate the direct system here.

Moonbase Alpha Male wrote:

HelloBirdie wrote:I'm struggling to post pics. Can anyone help me out please?

I am surprised there's nothing in the FAQs -- probably there is a guide posted somewhere and someone will point it out.  The shortest simplest way is that one of the blessings of Forumotion is native picture hosting, and you do that by going to the Host an Image icon below, identify a pic on yor computer and Insert All.  Shows up in your post easy peasy.  Hotlinkings to pics stored elsewhere is a more complex issue and someone else would have to explain it.  I got frustrated enough with Photobucket etc that I gave up on posting any pics at OSW altogether so I appreciate the direct system here.

Thanks very much!

Okay let's give this picture thing a go...

Here are the pieces I've completed for my Princess Lei and Wicket diorama. The fences (which I think will be a good size for Wicket) are Schleich pieces which I repainted. The Ewok drum I made from foamboard, cardstock, Fabric and paint. I hope they will look good enough next to my figures. I've never made miniatures for HT's before.

The drum and the fence look very promising and I think they will work great with the figures. Also, may I say this is a far more appropriate object to use for a drum than my helmet.

GubernatorFan wrote:The drum and the fence look very promising and I think they will work great with the figures. Also, may I say this is a far more appropriate object to use for a drum than my helmet.

Thank you, that's very kind. And, yes, don't worry, Wicket will not be stealing your helmet. Lol!

HelloBirdie wrote:Thank you, that's very kind. And, yes, don't worry, Wicket will not be stealing your helmet. Lol!

You're welcome. And I appreciate that! I mean, otherwise, he might end up like this:
https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t3178-star-wars-a-silver-linings-story-original-trilogy-updated-with-extra-photos#47348

GubernatorFan wrote:

HelloBirdie wrote:Thank you, that's very kind. And, yes, don't worry, Wicket will not be stealing your helmet. Lol!

You're welcome. And I appreciate that! I mean, otherwise, he might end up like this:
https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t3178-star-wars-a-silver-linings-story-original-trilogy-updated-with-extra-photos#47348

Hahahahaha, that was brilliant!!!

Okay, as promised here is a pic of my diorama. This base is 1/4 inch MDF, with styrofoam to build up the terrain. Then I filled in the middle with a wall spackle and sand mix. A bit boring, but the fun stuff will begin tomorrow when I start painting and adding moss and plants.

Looks like a good start. And with the extra details (the drum, fencing, etc.) should look pretty cool.

Stryker2011 wrote:Looks like a good start. And with the extra details (the drum, fencing, etc.) should look pretty cool.

Thanks!

Progress on the diorama.

It's looking great. I hope you don't develop an allergy to this moss -- I did, to my great surprise. Never again.

Thanks. Sorry about your moss allergy.

HelloBirdie wrote:Thanks. Sorry about your moss allergy.

It was an odd thing to happen, I'm pretty much not allergic to anything, but that made me physically sick. It was when I was setting up the backdrops for this review:

https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t2118-star-wars-return-of-the-jedi-stormtrooper-by-hot-toys-review-updated-with-part-ii-deluxe

Oh, that's awful. I'm really sorry you had to go through that.

It's ok, just sharing in case someone else develops an unexpected reaction.

HelloBirdie wrote:Progress on the diorama.

Really coming along nicely. Looks awesome!

Regarding your allergic reaction, Ian — maybe it’s the mold aspect of the moss that caused it...

Thanks so much Mark

Stryker2011 wrote:Regarding your allergic reaction, Ian — maybe it’s the mold aspect of the moss that caused it...

Quite possibly. I'm pretty sure it was spores or whatever you call them, getting in the air.

Finished the ewok campfire. There's a flickering battery powered tealight underneath which can be lifted out.

It looks very good. And smart idea about the flickering light.

Pretty cool. Like the cotton smoke effect, as well.

Thank you both Stryker and GubernatorFan.

Diorama looks great so far!

csyeung wrote:Diorama looks great so far!

Thanks!