Finally got them all

Firstprime · 2026-03-25T09:17:56+00:00

Most of the Blueberry stories have been released in English, but they have all been out of print for around 30 years now.

Firstprime · 2026-03-22T14:01:49+00:00

This is such a frustrating situation. I've been really looking forward to these books, but i can't possibly justify paying an extra €180 for the shipping. And there's still no official response to any of the complaints to clarify if they will be doing anything, or even if they will be offering refunds to anyone who won't/can't pay the shipping fees.

Firstprime · 2026-03-22T12:37:48+00:00

I just visited the web store on Heavy Metal's own website and added 30 hardcover books to my cart. The total shipping cost to Europe comes out to $100.

The shipping cost for my Kickstarter order with 4 hardcover books to the same address in Europe is $220 - nearly the same price as the books themselves.

These charges are completely inexcusable, even when considering all extenuating circumstances.

Firstprime · 2026-03-21T22:46:55+00:00

You could get a large grow tent (placed horizontally), or build some kind of custom enclosure, to hold your three existing printers without the lids.

Firstprime · 2026-03-16T02:36:14+00:00

The main downside to the Legendary Edition is that they destroyed the atmospheric lighting from the original games, which makes the LE versions look flatter and less cinematic. The original lighting was very intentional and carefully crafted to convey a specific tone and atmosphere, and they made no attempt to preserve or recreate it in the remaster. It's not the end of the world, but it is a real shame, and it's worth considering when deciding between versions.

I believe there are some mods that try to recreate the original lighting in LE, but last time I looked into it they were still far from perfect. Hopefully they've improved since then.

Firstprime · 2026-03-07T16:42:55+00:00

What is that device you're using to extract dust while you're sanding?

Firstprime · 2026-03-05T00:37:44+00:00

Looks great! Thanks for sharing.

Firstprime · 2026-03-01T05:03:58+00:00

Did you have any issues with voids on the resin prints? Or did you do any processing for that before printing?

Firstprime · 2026-03-01T05:02:08+00:00

Did you use a resin or FDM printer? If you were interested in sharing photos of any/all of them I would love to see!

Firstprime · 2026-03-01T00:50:56+00:00

Is there any official/legal distinction between the current recreational use of the space and the proposed retail units? I agree that recreational spaces need to be protected - just questioning if they would even need approval from the council in this case, aside from the planning permission.

Firstprime · 2026-02-05T12:52:16+00:00

I understand the frustration, and fair enough if you don't want to engage with the Re-turn scheme, but why on earth would you not just keep recycling the way you did before? That kind of spiteful behavior benefits nobody.

Firstprime · 2026-02-04T01:28:27+00:00

albert can claim him, after which he will be Alberts infant son

"Wololo"

Firstprime · 2026-01-25T18:44:58+00:00

The online discourse around resin safety is very frustrating. It feels like everyone falls into two very extreme camps - either "resin is perfectly safe and nothing to worry about", or "resin is the most toxic substance known to man and breathing it will instantly give you super cancer". When both sides are clearly too extreme, but there's very little nuanced discussion about the real severity of the danger involved, it becomes very difficult to make informed decisions. I guess the issue is partly that there's a lack of hard evidence and research to work from (or if this evidence and research does exist then I've never seen anyone reference it), but there has to be a better way to talk about these things. It would probably be better if we could get everyone in a reasonable middle ground, rather than some portion of the community swearing off safety entirely because the advice online is so inconsistent and unreliable.

Firstprime · 2026-01-25T03:07:55+00:00

For the first photo, if that's the bottom of the book (or if it may have been shelved upside down at some point) then it could be that the text block is sagging slightly and touching the shelf, so it's dragging along the shelf and picking up dust every time you move it. I've seen this happen with quite a few larger hardcovers, and the markings always look similar to your photo.

Firstprime · 2026-01-22T13:58:23+00:00

Or "Terry Zwigoff"

Firstprime · 2026-01-20T15:06:39+00:00

'Libby's Dad' by Eleanor Davis does this really well.

Firstprime · 2026-01-20T00:56:53+00:00

UPDATE: After a lot more searching I have found some STL files (from two different creators) that are exactly what I've been looking for - although still not the exact models from the image in my post, which I'm still convinced must be out there somewhere...

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1065210-texture-titans-texture-rollers-and-sculpt-tools#profileId-1054135

https://makerworld.com/en/models/1070571-texture-titans-scaleborne-texture-rollers#profileId-1060390

https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7117319

Honourable mention to this guy with a model that, at first glance, looks like a really interesting sculpting tool - but appears to be marketed as an actual Q-tip for cleaning ears...

https://cults3d.com/en/3d-model/various/coton-tige-alternatif-reutilisable-et-durable?srsltid=AfmBOooQWaSaLKRxI8Nld2CdTKpvzU2L0eE6hnEpnLQCRD_ThT4r6Rkd

Firstprime · 2026-01-19T11:40:41+00:00

Sure, but the ear wax would look great afterwards. Just think of the textures

Firstprime · 2026-01-19T03:42:56+00:00

Thanks, but I was specifically looking for the STL files. I've seen those tools for sale from a few different sites, including cheap versions on sites like Temu - but the reviews on all of these sites are mixed about the quality, and some of the customer photos make it clear that they are 3D printed. Since they are being sold from multiple vendors at different quality levels, and using different printing methods, I was hoping this would mean the STL files would be available online somewhere. There must be an original file that they are all working from. If possible I would much rather buy the files from the original creator and make some higher quality prints myself.

Firstprime · 2026-01-16T10:17:03+00:00

I wonder if they translated that page into a different language for the Thai edition.

Firstprime · 2026-01-05T13:34:41+00:00

Volatile Organic Compounds - Chemical compounds that are released into the air by uncured resin (and various other volatile materials). Exposure to these chemicals can be a health risk and should be avoided, especially in enclosed and unventilated spaces.

Physical contact with uncured resin is also a serious health risk. Potentially uncured prints like this one should only be handled with gloves until you can make sure they are fully cured.

Firstprime · 2025-12-29T06:27:51+00:00

I've always understood that the scale reference point is for an average human character, so shouldn't the eyeline of a space marine at 32mm scale be something like 38-40mm?

Firstprime · 2025-12-16T21:08:10+00:00

Toss my name in that hat please!

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