Hot Toys Han & Chewie - Star Wars - A New Hope.

Wow! Lots of cool new pics and characters. I really dig the interactions with so many varying franchises (E-Va is awesome in that shot). Your latest batch with the new female character and backgrounds is really impressive. Great stuff.

Stryker2011 wrote:Wow! Lots of cool new pics and characters. I really dig the interactions with so many varying franchises (E-Va is awesome in that shot). Your latest batch with the new female character and backgrounds is really impressive. Great stuff.

Thank you! I do enjoy mixing stuff up, mainly because I don't have enough of just one franchise, but it can get so interesting results . I'm so pleased you like my created Star Wars characters. You know, I think once Star Wars gets in your blood, especially as a kid, it never truly leaves you does it?
I cannot take full credit for the pics as londonroadhog did all the photoshop work

BAMComix wrote:You know, I think once Star Wars gets in your blood, especially as a kid, it never truly leaves you does it?
I cannot take full credit for the pics as londonroadhog did all the photoshop work

I agree. I saw the first Star Wars movie when I was around 11, I think, over 26 times in the theatre (tickets were .50 cents for kids — so my mom gave me and my brother each $2.00 to buy food and tickets, and you could actually sit in the theatre for repeat viewings without having to pay again; cheap way to get us out of her hair). Anyway, yeah, I’ve been a fan of the OT for awhile. I got turned off of SW for over a decade due to how much I disliked the prequels, but Hot Toys sucked me back in — but truthfully, I have more Sideshow stuff, and some customs, more than I have HT. My love of this hobby is what drew me back to Star Wars.

As far as your pics, yes, it’s awesome that londonraodhog helped significantly with your new photos, and it’s only right that you share the credit, but don’t sell yourself short — she’s an interesting looking character, and the backgrounds help to enhance her. I have a new SW character myself, but I’m not sure if she’s completely finished — still trying to figure what else I can add to her since she’s a bounty hunter, or if anything else is even necessary.

Stryker2011 wrote:

BAMComix wrote:You know, I think once Star Wars gets in your blood, especially as a kid, it never truly leaves you does it?
I cannot take full credit for the pics as londonroadhog did all the photoshop work

I agree. I saw the first Star Wars movie when I was around 11, I think, over 26 times in the theatre (tickets were .50 cents for kids — so my mom gave me and my brother each $2.00 to buy food and tickets, and you could actually sit in the theatre for repeat viewings without having to pay again; cheap way to get us out of her hair). Anyway, yeah, I’ve been a fan of the OT for awhile. I got turned off of SW for over a decade due to how much I disliked the prequels, but Hot Toys sucked me back in — but truthfully, I have more Sideshow stuff, and some customs, more than I have HT. My love of this hobby is what drew me back to Star Wars.

As far as your pics, yes, it’s awesome that londonraodhog helped significantly with your new photos, and it’s only right that you share the credit, but don’t sell yourself short — she’s an interesting looking character, and the backgrounds help to enhance her. I have a new SW character myself, but I’m not sure if she’s completely finished — still trying to figure what else I can add to her since she’s a bounty hunter, or if anything else is even necessary.

I must admit, I wasn't over pleased with the prequels either at first, but compared to the last three they did, they aren't that bad now . I have t say,, I think someone else mentioned it the other day, the Faloni/Favreau stuff has really put SW back on the map. I loved the clone wars and I am really enjoying the Mandalorian . I think that has helped me with my SW bashes having the freedom to create something new .
I was a little younger than yourself when I first saw Star Wars, I was five and it left a lasting impression . I also saw it many times at the cinema, along with the other two as they came out.
I am so pleased that you like Sav, I have been looking things up about the Star Wars universe as well as scouring old comics and books for references to make her a believable back story. Hopefully I will have something to share soon.
Dave, a good friend has suggested that maybe she needs some goggles and maybe a head scarf? so I have been looking on ebay to see what I can find .
I am still scouring the forum for your posts, I have found a few, like Jabba's Palace and some of your bashes, but like Ammo (which is also run by forumotion) it isn't always easy to track them down. If possible, could you post a few links here? that would be awesome!


I shall also look forward too seeing your new character!

Here are a few more pics of my Jedi Sav. Also my mate Chip got me this really cool Terminator skull, so I figured...,

What is it? by Dal Lee, on Flickr

"What is that thing?" asked Ta-Shia, slightly confused.
"I have no idea, but I sense great evil from it" replied Sav.

Jedi at rest by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jedi on the move by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Never corner a jedi (2) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Never corner a Jedi! (1) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Digital editing (light sabres done by Colin Foyle).

Another excellent demonstration of your lush, verdant diorama-building. Is she being approached by a terminator? We know how poorly robots perform against Jedi, so I'm not too worried about her. Now clones...

GubernatorFan wrote:Another excellent demonstration of your lush, verdant diorama-building. Is she being approached by a terminator? We know how poorly robots perform against Jedi, so I'm not too worried about her. Now clones...

Thank you so much Ian, really pleased you liked the background. In this shot I used the brown paper method to make the mountainside. It's a simple yet effective way to create the look. All you need is brown paper (best results from large potato bags). All you do is continually screw it up and flatten it out. As time goes by, it looks better and better. In fact the older it gets, the better it looks. I used drawing pins (thumb tacs, I think there called in the U.S?) to pin it to a board.



I think Sav would have been okay against a Terminator, but as you say Clones, could be a problem

I’m pretty sure that’s the same rock technique they used on Star Trek TOS and Lost In Space.

Stryker2011 wrote:I’m pretty sure that’s the same rock technique they used on Star Trek TOS and Lost In Space.

You could be right

Who needs messy carving of bulky pieces of foam core when Dal can do it with brown paper and thumb tacks (you were right, that's what we call them here... or also push pins)? Very nicely done, Dal.

Along the same lines, but with less convincing results, I usually use some sack cloth with a few randomly placed bits of flattened cottonballs under it to simulate sand. Because sand loves to attach to TBLeague flesh, and the feeling is not mutual. I learned the hard way with kinetic sand I used in my very amply illustrated M35 review: https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t247-tbleague-phicen-m35-updated-photo-heavy

GubernatorFan wrote:Who needs messy carving of bulky pieces of foam core when Dal can do it with brown paper and thumb tacks (you were right, that's what we call them here... or also push pins)? Very nicely done, Dal.

Along the same lines, but with less convincing results, I usually use some sack cloth with a few randomly placed bits of flattened cottonballs under it to simulate sand. Because sand loves to attach to TBLeague flesh, and the feeling is not mutual. I learned the hard way with kinetic sand I used in my very amply illustrated M35 review: https://onesixthfigures.forumotion.com/t247-tbleague-phicen-m35-updated-photo-heavy

Thank you! I works better if you have some greenery to drape across it, but it is handy for covering large areas. The cloth sounds like a cool idea, and one I haven't tried, might have to try that

BAMComix wrote:Thank you! I works better if you have some greenery to drape across it, but it is handy for covering large areas. The cloth sounds like a cool idea, and one I haven't tried, might have to try that

Well, yes, of course one has to keep in mind the edges and how to cover them up, if necessary. The cloth is a basic approach, and it makes a difference how tightly it is sewn together (thread count?) -- although with some luck it won't be too apparent. Using a towel was less convincing... as I discovered when reaching for one in a hurry.

GubernatorFan wrote:

BAMComix wrote:Thank you! I works better if you have some greenery to drape across it, but it is handy for covering large areas. The cloth sounds like a cool idea, and one I haven't tried, might have to try that

Well, yes, of course one has to keep in mind the edges and how to cover them up, if necessary. The cloth is a basic approach, and it makes a difference how tightly it is sewn together (thread count?) -- although with some luck it won't be too apparent. Using a towel was less convincing... as I discovered when reaching for one in a hurry.

uh oh! sewing, that's me out then , I can't sew to save my life, the only thing I end end up sewing together is my fingers
I am eager to try this method tho, but I will probably fold and see how it looks

BAMComix wrote:uh oh! sewing, that's me out then , I can't sew to save my life, the only thing I end end up sewing together is my fingers
I am eager to try this method tho, but I will probably fold and see how it looks

LOL LOL no, no, I meant the "resolution" of the fabric. Sorry. No sewing required!

GubernatorFan wrote:

BAMComix wrote:uh oh! sewing, that's me out then , I can't sew to save my life, the only thing I end end up sewing together is my fingers
I am eager to try this method tho, but I will probably fold and see how it looks

LOL LOL no, no, I meant the "resolution" of the fabric. Sorry. No sewing required!

Phew! that's me back in then

Good. Sorry about the misunderstanding. You can see both the sack cloth and the towel (I think) among the photos I posted in the Help wanted with digital backdrops thread.

GubernatorFan wrote:Good. Sorry about the misunderstanding. You can see both the sack cloth and the towel (I think) among the photos I posted in the Help wanted with digital backdrops thread.

I have been checking those shot out . Lots of great shots there

been playing with the Star Wars ideas again, This time I decided to have a go at creating a couple of X-Wing pilots. I used the Hasbro uniforms and parts, and I am very happy with the results. The second X-Wing pilot is still a work in progress as I borrowed my Dalek Sec figure to make him. He will probably stay in the uniform until I pick up an actual Star Wars Character head.
The main focus of the pics will be my female pilot, Jade 'Kash' Orin. I like the idea of her being a gambling, wheeler dealer type character.

Camp fire tales (1) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Camp fire tales (2) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

X-Wing Pilots by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (1) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (2) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (3) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (4) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (5) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (6) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Jade 'Kash' Orin (7) by Dal Lee, on Flickr

Good use of the Hasbro pilot uniforms. They did make some shortcuts but overall they are quite good and often look very well on more modern bodies. I used some of that set for a kitbash too.

GubernatorFan wrote:Good use of the Hasbro pilot uniforms. They did make some shortcuts but overall they are quite good and often look very well on more modern bodies. I used some of that set for a kitbash too.

Thank you Ian . Really pleased you like her. I agree, the uniform did surprise me in the fact that it fitted a phicen female so well. Then again, it is on an S21b so she fills it out nicely. I did of course have to change the boots as the ones that came with the uniform were far too large, and had I have used them she would have looked like a clown with huge feet
I guess the short cuts were there as they are toys after all and nowhere near the quality of Hot Toys or sideshow items. Overall though, I am very happy with the final result

Ha! Thanks for the fish!

Cool looking setup and figures. Who's the alien guy with the creepy head? Does he have a name yet?

Wow ! What a fantastic set of pictures ! I really love them. You create some new Characters in the SW Universe and i love it to see the famous ones like Han and Chewie.
Thanks for showing

BAMComix wrote:Thank you Ian . Really pleased you like her. I agree, the uniform did surprise me in the fact that it fitted a phicen female so well. Then again, it is on an S21b so she fills it out nicely. I did of course have to change the boots as the ones that came with the uniform were far too large, and had I have used them she would have looked like a clown with huge feet
I guess the short cuts were there as they are toys after all and nowhere near the quality of Hot Toys or sideshow items. Overall though, I am very happy with the final result

Welcome. And I agree, the Hasbro boots would not have worked -- too big for a female figure and arguably too simplistic/toy-like for the desired look. These outfits and accessories are always worth checking on our custom figures, as they are often quite good and end up looking even better. One pretty weak point in a bunch of instances in my experience were the gloved hands. Playing off of Styrker's remark, I'll just note they seem to have discovered a new variety of star fish.

Stryker2011 wrote:Ha! Thanks for the fish!

Cool looking setup and figures. Who's the alien guy with the creepy head? Does he have a name yet?

Many thanks . I'm so pleased you liked the pics. The guy with the creepy head is my Doctor Who Dalek Sec figure that I borrowed for the shoot. I'm not sure whether he will stay in the uniform. He might do until I get a replacement SW head? I'm pleased you liked him

Ephiane wrote:Wow ! What a fantastic set of pictures ! I really love them. You create some new Characters in the SW Universe and i love it to see the famous ones like Han and Chewie.
Thanks for showing

Thank you so much . I'm so pleased you liked my creations. I only have two official figures, I would like to get more though

GubernatorFan wrote:

BAMComix wrote:Thank you Ian . Really pleased you like her. I agree, the uniform did surprise me in the fact that it fitted a phicen female so well. Then again, it is on an S21b so she fills it out nicely. I did of course have to change the boots as the ones that came with the uniform were far too large, and had I have used them she would have looked like a clown with huge feet
I guess the short cuts were there as they are toys after all and nowhere near the quality of Hot Toys or sideshow items. Overall though, I am very happy with the final result

Welcome. And I agree, the Hasbro boots would not have worked -- too big for a female figure and arguably too simplistic/toy-like for the desired look. These outfits and accessories are always worth checking on our custom figures, as they are often quite good and end up looking even better. One pretty weak point in a bunch of instances in my experience were the gloved hands. Playing off of Styrker's remark, I'll just note they seem to have discovered a new variety of star fish.

Yeah, those gloved hands are truly awful, and not much use for anything other than they toy lines they were designed for. I do agree, the equipment in general isn't too bad
yes, Dalek Sec does look a little aquatic doesn't he?

Your cigarr smoking space pilot reminds me at Lt. Starbuck. Thanks for the smile when i remember that great Area of Space Movies. Star Wars, Battlestar galactica, Alien.....

Ephiane wrote:Your cigarr smoking space pilot reminds me at Lt. Starbuck. Thanks for the smile when i remember that great Area of Space Movies. Star Wars, Battlestar galactica, Alien.....

You caught me, that character, Starbuck, both from the original and the remake was the inspiration behind her

I agree, Dalek Sec does look fairly aquatic. And yep, I see now why she looked somewhat familiar (Starbuck).

Dirk Benedict Starbuck rules! He was awesome, and my favorite character on that show. (I also enjoyed Katie Sackhoff in the reboot).

GubernatorFan wrote:I agree, Dalek Sec does look fairly aquatic. And yep, I see now why she looked somewhat familiar (Starbuck).

Stryker2011 wrote:Dirk Benedict Starbuck rules! He was awesome, and my favorite character on that show. (I also enjoyed Katie Sackhoff in the reboot).

Thanks guys . Yeah, I always thought the character in both versions was great