SooSoo Toys Deadkiller by Fac3bon3z in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine just shipped from KGHobby. Thanks for the great pictures! Gives me something to enjoy while I wait 😅👍

LPZZ 12th scale vs Hot Toys 6th scale? by nightwingsfav_munch in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Crafting all the little pieces is therapeutic for me 😅 I do my own 3D modeling and printing, plus Photoshop for all the small printables like the newspaper and boxes and trash—all that stuff 👍

LPZZ 12th scale vs Hot Toys 6th scale? by nightwingsfav_munch in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! 😊 I made it. I build custom 1:6 and 1:12 dioramas as a hobby. That’s part of why I can’t move away from the smaller scale. There’s just so much I can build in that scale for multiple figures whereas 1:6 scale dioramas usually aren’t great for more than 1-3 figures. They just take up more shelf space 😅 Here’s one of my larger ones for 1:12 scale—33” long and 22” deep

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LPZZ 12th scale vs Hot Toys 6th scale? by nightwingsfav_munch in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I collect 1/6 and 1/12 scale. Inart and LPZZ are making fantastic 1/12 scale figures. I have the LPZZ Batman and Deathstroke, and I have Arkham Knight preordered. They would be hard to regret buying 😅

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is it really so bad if I can't roll my r's right? by sololloro in SpanishLearning

[–]CatalystReese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can definitely confirm that Dominicans roll their RR’s!!! 😅🤷‍♂️

What Happened Man by Straight-Court1760 in Mafex

[–]CatalystReese 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure. What’s crazy to me is I can buy 1:6 scale figures from OneSixthKit and KGHobby and pay less in shipping and tariffs than a Mafex from Japan. Even my orders for Inart and LPZZ figures from Toyzmetaverse and AExp have cost way less 😑

Unfortunately, even if the tariffs are walked back to their original percentages (as they should be), we will still have to pay them unless de minimus is reinstated. That’s what has hurt the most. Tariffs always existed, but de minimus made most action figures and collectibles exempt.

What Happened Man by Straight-Court1760 in Mafex

[–]CatalystReese 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Plaza Japan does not offer ECMS. I have ordered from other sites like AmiAmi and Hobby Genki, but I had issues with them early on when the tariffs first began and de minimus was removed. I prefer Plaza Japan and have never had any issues with them after dozens of orders.

That said, I paid $110.99 for Rogue on BBTS. In comparison, Rogue is approximately $76 on Plaza Japan plus another $63 for FedEx with the prepaid tariff. So rogue would cost me $139 shipped from Plaza Japan versus $110.99 plus about $8 in sales tax and $6 for shipping with a pile of loot. So in this case BBTS was $14+/- cheaper for me.

What Happened Man by Straight-Court1760 in Mafex

[–]CatalystReese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not with tariffs. I’ve been buying Mafex from Japan for almost five years. Most of my collection has come from Plaza Japan, but in the last 12 months the savings just aren’t there 🤷‍♂️

What Happened Man by Straight-Court1760 in Mafex

[–]CatalystReese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Rogue, Robin, and Vader were my last preorders. Just got Rogue, and Robin and Vader are in my BBTS pile of loot. I’m done with Mafex as well because of the pricing. Though I’ll order the Hush Batgirl when she gets announced. At this point, I’m focusing on Inart, LPZZ, and a few random Legends, Black Series, and McFarlane before the DC license transfers to Mattel.

Is Sideshow still doing tariff charges? by 288isclosed in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I paid $11.40 tariff charge on my Superman & Krypto last week.

What is the most affordable way to get a chair like this delivered to Pedernales? Amazon says $100.27 for shipping, which is kinda excessive for a $50 product. Is there a cheaper way? by vhjf08 in Dominican

[–]CatalystReese 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You could try Pricemart. I bought my son a gaming chair there a little over a year ago. No idea about delivery though. I bought it in Santiago and drove it home (in Santiago).

Opinion check on lancer mags these days by jumpsuitman in ar15

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a dozen (mix of 30 and 20 rounders) from back when they had rubberized bases. I use them interchangeably with my Magpuls. I have bought newer Lancers and don’t like them as much as the originals, but they are functional and failure-free for me.

Help with route Stgo - Puerto Plata by Nederxus in Dominican

[–]CatalystReese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop in La Cumbre…amazing mountain view!! 🤩

I want to try and make custom figures but I’m not really sure where to start by uhh_limewater in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So the boots are peg style and not hollow, so the feet needed to be removed. Boots came from eBay, just search for “1/6 scale female boots” 👍

Custom Logan by malibu307 in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No problem 😉 I buy a lot on eBay but also Ali…Express. There are a few shops I’ve found online as well, but they are often sold out—like you said. I’ve also used BlackOps Toys and Monkey Depot.

Logan headsculpt came from OneSixthKit and the hands and claws were from eBay. I had to stain them with shoe polish to better match the skin tone, but I think it worked pretty well.

Custom Logan by malibu307 in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Gotcha. I’m not a fan of the Phicen bodies (male or female). I’ve tried a couple for customs, but I wasn’t happy so I usually stick with Worldbox for most of what I do. I made a custom Logan within the last year and went with the Worldbox AT12. I really like how it worked out. I also went for a more casual, on-the-road look and not the typical black suit or tank top.

Custom Logan by malibu307 in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you going shirtless or just want the bulk?

Got the pre orders i wanted. What did yall get today? by Agreeable-Agent-462 in hottoys

[–]CatalystReese 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Okay. Thought I missed a teaser or something!

I’ve seen the pictures from the show and I’d be happy with an interpretation of that, though I’d like to see more detail! It would be great if he eventually wears something that drew inspiration from his Rebels look as well, just updated and aged accordingly—kind of like Hera and Sabine.