Howdy folks! New member here and I’m definitely a collector at heart. From scaled models in my early teens to toys and action figures as an adult (granted I played as a kid but all of my childhood figures/toys are long lost to time.)
My first foray into the highly detailed/sculpted/painted 1/6 scale figures was the DX-08 Nicholson Joker Hot Toys figure which I got quite a few years ago. I was just floored with not only the likeness but the build quality at this scale. This was followed by getting the Hot Toys MMS293 Batman Returns figure shortly after it launched as my second 1/6 figure. These two were essentially all I had for a few years... (I feel my Mattel 12” Ghostbusters II figures are slightly larger than 1/6, but I could be wrong.)
I recently found out about these highly detailed 1/6 scale Phicen/TBLeague male and female seamless bodies and was just blown away by the photos. I just ordered the TBL M34 since I preferred that muscle structure over the M35. It was a toss between the M33 and M34 and since I’ve kinda turned into a gym rat over the past few years, the M34 it was. I also picked up the tank top/boxer briefs and the “Jake Gyllenhaal” head sculpt (which I think doesn’t really look like him, which was my deciding factor as I didn’t want it to “be” a specific actor.) He should be here this Monday.
Not even a day or so after I ordered the M34, I decided he needed a mate! Lol! After lots of research (MOST of it on this forum with a LOT of help from GubernatorFan's information/comparisons/photos!!) I compared each body against the not so accurate body types available and narrowed it down to the S29 or S39 as they had the most realistic bodies, in my opinion. I really wanted the S39 but her bust was just far too large, so opted for the S29 (still kind of a large bust). I was hoping to buy her with a tone-matching head sculpt & underwear at least, but that specific model did not appear to be supplied with either. I chose the S39 bra/panties set for the S29 as the waists were only 5mm apart (Thanks to MeMyself&I's measurements!). She (body, head and undies) are scheduled to arrive next Monday.
My first end goal is to get the He-Man head sculpt/accessories for the male figure and not sure where the female will end up, in terms of overall character appearance. I’m more excited about receiving these figures than I thought I would be. I love the fact that you can change the clothes and heads for a completely different figure!! I already know that I'm eventually going to pick up those other bodies that I was considering over the ones that I did buy, hahaha! I’m also worried about the amount of monies I will be spending on clothing and accessories down the road, especially when you realize how expensive they are, and after seeing how deep some of my other collections have gone, LOL! I'll look to this forum and GubernatorFan's ever growing Clothing thread for guidance.
Here are some of my photos:
My first 1/6th scale figure. Excellent sculpt and clothing! Crazy how much his price has risen since I got him! (Sideshow Premium Format (1/4 scale) Polystone 89 Batman figure in background.)
"And now... Comes the part, where I relieve you the little people of the burden on your failed and useless lives, but as my plastic surgeon always said, "If you've gotta go, Go with a smile!" "
"Admiring your handy-work?"
Excellent figure as well! I missed out on the DX-09 Batman 89 figure at the "at least closer" to retail price (kinda regret it because that was WAY cheaper than what he goes for now!) So when MMS293 was announced, I knew I'd get him!
"You take one step closer, Mr. Batman, and I'll..."
"You know, without you, I just wouldn't wanna go on!"
Sort of mis-matched due to first and second movie suits, but still both Keaton, and still both badass!
I also scored these "exclusive" broken cowl pieces (and Keaton head sculpt) from an MMS294 set that someone broke apart shortly after launch.
When I saw the promo image of the "exclusive" setup, I knew I had to recreate it (without buying the full MMS294 set.)
It looks so cool when it's displayed in this manner!
Someone's "stock photo" of both the incoming body and head.
Another "stock photo" which again looks nothing like Jake Gyllenhaal. LOL
Stock TBLeague photo of the incoming "suntan" S29 figure, although chatter in this forum says it's got a pale-ish tint, so we will see once in hand. I sure do wish she came with this specific bikini and bottoms set, though! Does anyone know where I can find this specific one?
Stock photo of the Kimi Toys KT005 head sculpt I have arriving for the S29 body.
Let’s see those M34’s and S28/29 photos! Diorama or otherwise!!
My first foray into the highly detailed/sculpted/painted 1/6 scale figures was the DX-08 Nicholson Joker Hot Toys figure which I got quite a few years ago. I was just floored with not only the likeness but the build quality at this scale. This was followed by getting the Hot Toys MMS293 Batman Returns figure shortly after it launched as my second 1/6 figure. These two were essentially all I had for a few years... (I feel my Mattel 12” Ghostbusters II figures are slightly larger than 1/6, but I could be wrong.)
I recently found out about these highly detailed 1/6 scale Phicen/TBLeague male and female seamless bodies and was just blown away by the photos. I just ordered the TBL M34 since I preferred that muscle structure over the M35. It was a toss between the M33 and M34 and since I’ve kinda turned into a gym rat over the past few years, the M34 it was. I also picked up the tank top/boxer briefs and the “Jake Gyllenhaal” head sculpt (which I think doesn’t really look like him, which was my deciding factor as I didn’t want it to “be” a specific actor.) He should be here this Monday.
Not even a day or so after I ordered the M34, I decided he needed a mate! Lol! After lots of research (MOST of it on this forum with a LOT of help from GubernatorFan's information/comparisons/photos!!) I compared each body against the not so accurate body types available and narrowed it down to the S29 or S39 as they had the most realistic bodies, in my opinion. I really wanted the S39 but her bust was just far too large, so opted for the S29 (still kind of a large bust). I was hoping to buy her with a tone-matching head sculpt & underwear at least, but that specific model did not appear to be supplied with either. I chose the S39 bra/panties set for the S29 as the waists were only 5mm apart (Thanks to MeMyself&I's measurements!). She (body, head and undies) are scheduled to arrive next Monday.
My first end goal is to get the He-Man head sculpt/accessories for the male figure and not sure where the female will end up, in terms of overall character appearance. I’m more excited about receiving these figures than I thought I would be. I love the fact that you can change the clothes and heads for a completely different figure!! I already know that I'm eventually going to pick up those other bodies that I was considering over the ones that I did buy, hahaha! I’m also worried about the amount of monies I will be spending on clothing and accessories down the road, especially when you realize how expensive they are, and after seeing how deep some of my other collections have gone, LOL! I'll look to this forum and GubernatorFan's ever growing Clothing thread for guidance.
Here are some of my photos:
My first 1/6th scale figure. Excellent sculpt and clothing! Crazy how much his price has risen since I got him! (Sideshow Premium Format (1/4 scale) Polystone 89 Batman figure in background.)
"And now... Comes the part, where I relieve you the little people of the burden on your failed and useless lives, but as my plastic surgeon always said, "If you've gotta go, Go with a smile!" "
"Admiring your handy-work?"
Excellent figure as well! I missed out on the DX-09 Batman 89 figure at the "at least closer" to retail price (kinda regret it because that was WAY cheaper than what he goes for now!) So when MMS293 was announced, I knew I'd get him!
"You take one step closer, Mr. Batman, and I'll..."
"You know, without you, I just wouldn't wanna go on!"
Sort of mis-matched due to first and second movie suits, but still both Keaton, and still both badass!
I also scored these "exclusive" broken cowl pieces (and Keaton head sculpt) from an MMS294 set that someone broke apart shortly after launch.
When I saw the promo image of the "exclusive" setup, I knew I had to recreate it (without buying the full MMS294 set.)
It looks so cool when it's displayed in this manner!
Someone's "stock photo" of both the incoming body and head.
Another "stock photo" which again looks nothing like Jake Gyllenhaal. LOL
Stock TBLeague photo of the incoming "suntan" S29 figure, although chatter in this forum says it's got a pale-ish tint, so we will see once in hand. I sure do wish she came with this specific bikini and bottoms set, though! Does anyone know where I can find this specific one?
Stock photo of the Kimi Toys KT005 head sculpt I have arriving for the S29 body.
Let’s see those M34’s and S28/29 photos! Diorama or otherwise!!