3DPrint.com posts this great article about a customizer/modeler offering a FREE file for a printable, 1:1 3D version of the “ball droid” from The Force Awakens. Those with access to a 3D printer can get the file here.
Category Archives: Customizing
Episode 42: The Fandom Awakens
After a day that is surely to be long-remembered, Yakface and Flyguy are back this week to discuss the new teaser trailer for The Force Awakens! But before we get to that, we run down the latest in collecting news from Hasbro, Hot Toys, Anovos and more while we also touch on some of the new customs and artwork spawned by The Force Awakens trailer. All this and more on Episode 42 of The Realm Recap.
Click on through to check out the latest episode and feel free to subscribe to our channel and leave suggestions on what you’d like to see covered on the show.
Also, if you prefer an audio-only version, a downloadable MP3 is available as well.
ANOVOS TIE Fighter Pilot Ensemble Preorder
Anovos has announced preorders are now live for their TIE Fighter Pilot Ensemble.
Includes
- Helmet with finished, lined interior and adjustable helmet suspension rig, meant for even the largest heads
- Built-in environmental / air system in helmet for comfort
- Bubble lenses installed in helmet
- Chest armor and chest box, with flexible hoses that plug into helmet
- Back armor
- Leather belt with metal belt buckle. Leather belt features white inside to prevent wear & scuffing on jumpsuit, as per original construction
- 100% polyester black jumpsuit, with pockets and zip-front. Silk-screened Imperial emblem on jumpsuit
- Faux leather gloves
Order early for the maximum amount of savings!
The Enloe Trials: Final Chapter 7 Previews
The next installment in the adventures of Rykrof Enloe is almost here. Until then, we’ve got a few more previews!
Check them out after the jump!
Yakfinities #54 Continues…
The current Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues through December 31, which gives all customizers plenty of time to create their own Order 66 Survivor! Head on over to the forums to submit your own custom, or just to enjoy the great work by other fans from around the world.
And as always, we’ll be giving out some random prizes for three entries, so there’s no reason for customizers to not to take part!
Customizer Spotlight: 6″ Scale Snowspeeder (WIP)
Once again, we feature a unique 6″ build from customizer Brandon Flores (aka HALCION). Like his AT-ST and AT-AT that have come before, the progress and detail of his new 6″ scale Snowspeeder is unparalleled. Click on through to check out his latest creation.
Continue reading Customizer Spotlight: 6″ Scale Snowspeeder (WIP)
The Enloe Trials: New Chapter Approaching
A new installment in The Enloe Trials Photonovel Series is under production, and we’ve got an exclusive sneak peek to share.
Head on over to the forums for more previews, and for a refresher on the series, you can also catch up on Rykrof Enloe’s latest adventure by clicking here.
Update: Hole in the Ground Productions
We have pulled down the recent story sent to us by Hole in the Ground Productions per request of the author, Eric Berry. We offer Eric best wishes and luck going forward in his service to collectors.
New Photonovel Updates Compiled
Eager for some fresh Star Wars and Indiana Jones adventures? Or just need a break from the daily grind? If so then kick back and enjoy the latest updates from the Photonovelalliance.com, as forum member Darth Kikinou has compiled several new photonovel chapters from our forums and from other various community members into his consolidated resource site.
Customizer Spotlight: Jrnyfan
This weekend we highlight the jaw dropping custom playset work by forum member jrnyfan. He has made numerous custom playsets and shows a teaser of his work in his customizing thread where you can leave him your feedback here.
He’s also got a lot more to show at his site, plasticplaysets.com – and the best thing is, you can even order some diorama pieces for your own collections too, by clicking here.
Personal Note: Get it together, Hasbro. You’ve had this license forever and have totally missed the boat with dioramas and playsets and focused on doomed gimmicks instead. Innovative collectors from all over the world are finding ways to make their collections feel more complete, and are willing to spend good money for nice sets to display their figures in…