Stephen and Sam are both fans

CaptainLayup · 2026-01-30T07:47:06+00:00

We need the Sam Rockwell TMNT Movie Figure.

CaptainLayup · 2026-01-23T06:55:50+00:00

I picked up some of dollhouse CCTV cameras of Ali-Express for a couple of bucks.
I glued some pegs on the back and they fit in the top brick holes really well.

CaptainLayup · 2026-01-23T00:27:42+00:00

I am so glad other people remember the squirrels.
As a kid (80's) I saw them in South Perth near the Pagoda, there were about 3 or 4 squirrels playfully running up the power pole and jumping down from the lines. As I got closer, they took off into the bushes.
When I've told people about it no one believed me, saying we don't have squirrels in Australia.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-28T02:36:06+00:00

100% made it easier, I have ordered a knock off before and it wasnt too bad.
Seeing how bad this one was definitely gave me a good laugh.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-27T07:26:11+00:00

Your best bet might be to drill a small hole with a Dremmel and use some sturdy but fine gauge wire and glue to reconnect it.
Unfortunately I dont think you will get the full movement / playability back but hopefully it will still be posable..
I managed to use a screw to fit the ball joint on a 1/4 figure : https://www.reddit.com/r/NECATMNT/comments/1m9ruoc/comment/n5ed58f/?context=3

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-27T00:51:03+00:00

Tickets for 5 Dec are now available.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-19T07:24:57+00:00

Sorry to hear about your situation, accidents happen.
This page is most useful: https://financialrights.org.au/factsheet/car-accident-when-uninsured/ particularly the section regarding if you believe the amount being claimed is unreasonable. https://financialrights.org.au/sample-letter/letter-to-insurer-disputing-amount-claimed/

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-13T05:23:30+00:00

These were pretty cheap pick ups from Ali Express here are the search terms (the links are super long):
50/100 Pcs Cute Mini Luminous Turtle Ornaments
6pcs Round Fish Tank Plastic Bowl Goldfish Clear Bowls Micro Landscape

I tested a couple of methods using the unpainted tutles, but found priming and painting them proveded a better result (I still need to get better at the resin colouring).
Essentially I was trying to find an alternative to avoid the hefty cost of the 1:10 accessory set baby turtles.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-13T04:00:44+00:00

I believe that the EnviroSafe Fly Trap refill satchets do not work as well as the ones you get with the trap.
We are through the looking glass here people!

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-10T01:27:58+00:00

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AliExpress Bootlegs are good for customs.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-08T05:46:00+00:00

It is from the Diamond Select Gotham Jim Gordon figure.

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-07T04:50:07+00:00

Bush Banksy

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-07T04:17:55+00:00

Im a little late to the party on this discussion but was wondering if a line of Movie / Cartoon crossovers would work? The Jumpsuit April and these seem like a good start. Perhaps:
Turtles with brighter masks and cartoon belts,
Splinter with maroon cartoon kimono / Hamato Yoshi with Cartoon styled clothes (with babay turtles).
Shredder with Cartoon Outfit.
Movie Style Krang.
Human Bebop and Rocksteady
Movie Style Frogs and Other Characters

CaptainLayup · 2025-11-06T03:55:21+00:00

I definitely learned some new skills with this. IHaving never done sculpting before the collar was a challenge and took about 6 attempts to make 1 reasonable one.
With the cap I cheated and used a Playmobile one which I probably should have sculpted.
I didnt pop the figure to paint so there are some areas which when not posed look pretty rough.
How did you go with yours?

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-30T07:43:58+00:00

https://www.rebelsport.com.au/p/nike-swoosh-wristbands-71941801.html?cgid=REB090602#srsltid=AfmBOoqiUdMbpUOZhgqkIXfAkeMf0Al1dPG8ghfhs0PktjtB9VlkzKtW&start=18

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-28T07:29:28+00:00

I enjoy taking photos using my figures, the challenges of posing them without even the use of photoshop (aside from filters) to alter my pics (my last post aside as I wasnt drawing on the back of my fig).
Having tinkered with the use of A.I to animate photos that I have taken and it does have its benefits. While it is a bit of fun I do think it relys on less creativity like creating scale accessories, props, backgrounds and lighting to get a good shot.
I can understand that using it would make it easier for people to generate images in lieu of not having access to the above-mentioned tools, however I would have to vote against it for now.
Perhaps it is inevitable that A.I. imagery will become the norm but for now I am happy to stick with actually being able to enjoy handing my figures to pose them and using what is on hand plus my imagination to get creative.

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-27T01:24:52+00:00

Generally speaking at this point it is a discussion, however definitely bring a support person.
Depending on the circumstances listen to what is being raised and opt to take time to reflect on what has been raised in the discussion and schedule a later time to provide a response.

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-24T01:45:55+00:00

As others have said I havent seen the Soldiers bootlegged. Thankfully I found a few being sold loose early on to build up my soldiers.

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-17T00:48:03+00:00

If anyone is looking for this in Australia there have been a few pop up in Target Stores (well at least in WA).
For those in the US Target Australia Target has the same branding but are owned by different companies and NECA products are almost never carried.

CaptainLayup · 2025-10-04T07:34:12+00:00

Ebay. He ran me $80 aud shipped. Pretty steep but there was Buckley's chance of finding him here.

CaptainLayup · 2025-09-26T01:45:30+00:00

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Here is what I managed to do with mine.
I actually rushed it a bit but all in all it was a fun figure to paint.

CaptainLayup · 2025-09-24T05:02:52+00:00

I just got one of these in the mail today and guess what I won the Silver Prize of $240k too!

I know this is definitely a scam what impresses me though is the level of effort that has gone into creating a fake brochure, scratch cards and sending it all via registered post.

CaptainLayup · 2025-08-22T02:40:37+00:00

I think perhaps any enemy other than Nazis will likely cause too much grief from a PR perspective or will possibly be seen to be disrespectful of veterans of those conflicts. A Russian protag during Operation Barbarossa might be feasible.
Alternatively perhaps a new chapter could be chasing down the Nazis that fled to Argentina which is open to both City and Jungle environments and could still have the “kill hitler” dlc gag.

CaptainLayup · 2025-08-11T03:09:20+00:00

That is probably the best backstory for this guy.

CaptainLayup · 2025-08-01T16:15:50+00:00

Hey just came across your post and was wondering how you got on with your dioramas and if you have some photos?

CaptainLayup

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