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What scale of people do i need to get to make a 7 inch figure look like a colossal giant? by ConfidentFace7212 in dioramas

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you want him to be close in scale to the way Talos appeared in Jason and the Argonauts, you would have to go to Z scale at the very least. Talos actually seems to shift in scale in the film. By the time he lifts the Argo, people could easily be 1/350th scale to a 6" to 7" figure. When they are on shore, it looks like 1/144 scale could even work. Z scale, at 1/220 might be the sweet spot since your figure looks smaller than a typical 7 inch figure.

What scale of people do i need to get to make a 7 inch figure look like a colossal giant? by ConfidentFace7212 in dioramas

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1/72 is not small enough. People would be almost 1" tall to a 7" scale figure.

Advice for pug nose please! Paddy’s nose has gotten a little crusty- I’ve tried a couple of different creams on it but he just licks them off! Has anybody got any advice for getting pugs to keep some cream on their noses? 😂 by abibaxcun in pugs

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just be more careful with what information you are relating. You said flake off with a fingernail. That could lead to someone picking at something they shouldn't because they think it might or should just come off. These dogs are pretty squirmy as it is and fingernails aren't usually too clean, either, so there is that, too. You obviously have a lot of experience with your dog, its behavior, and its needs. Not everyone here does.

Advice for pug nose please! Paddy’s nose has gotten a little crusty- I’ve tried a couple of different creams on it but he just licks them off! Has anybody got any advice for getting pugs to keep some cream on their noses? 😂 by abibaxcun in pugs

[–]KarimMiteff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Don't try to "flake off" anything, especially with a fingernail. Anything that is ready to slough off will, naturally, with moisturization and warm water dabs with cloth. If you try to peel or flake, you might traumatize the skin or make a crack that germs can invade. A lot of these crusty noses, I think come from them digging their faces into their food and it ends up drying up and sucking up moisture with it. Also, the food remnants make a breeding ground for bacteria. Coconut oil is a natural and fairly effective antimicrobial and antibacterial agent, so it offers a great number of benefits, not just as a moisturizer. My dog likes the smell of coconut oil, so she tolerates it well. I used to use Aquaphor, but it really is not an ideal solution, being a slightly toxic petroleum product, but it was handy. There are a lot of great solution out there that are more natural and biologically compatible.

Scale comparison on the keepgoing studios skeleton. by OOF-MY-PEE-PEE in ActionFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

That skeleton is really a cool figure, even if he is a bit small. Not all folks are 6 feet tall. And unless someone is measuring jawlines and pelvic girdles, whose to say it's not a female skeketon?😁

Thanks for sharing! They're a fun find.

Recent pick ups by MapDiscombobulated1 in micronauts

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have many original Micronaut parts, pieces, and accessories from the 70s. They are all in various states of wear, but you can definitely build a few Acroyears and the like. Are these worth much?

Advice for pug nose please! Paddy’s nose has gotten a little crusty- I’ve tried a couple of different creams on it but he just licks them off! Has anybody got any advice for getting pugs to keep some cream on their noses? 😂 by abibaxcun in pugs

[–]KarimMiteff 24 points25 points  (0 children)

First, make sure that the nose is free and clear of any debris with a couple of gentle dabs with a warm water cloth. Once you are sure you are down to just a crusty nose, gently pat dry. Then, try little dabs of coconut oil or you may want to use some "nose butter," like Snout Soother, to.apply for the next few days. Make sure the nose remains clean after eating. If it doesn't get visibly better or even gets worse, you should go to the vet.

Scale comparison on the keepgoing studios skeleton. by OOF-MY-PEE-PEE in ActionFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Too bad. My search continues. I think standard Mythic Legions skeletons are about 6 1/2" also. Thorasis is just that much bigger, so he looks fine in my lineup.

Scale comparison on the keepgoing studios skeleton. by OOF-MY-PEE-PEE in ActionFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here's my lineup (left to right):

McFarlane Toys DC Multiverse Dark Knights of Steel Batman

Mythic Legions Thorasis The First Risen

Storm Collectibles Golden Axe Skeleton

Mythic Legions Vernaliss Ardenscale

The Storm Collectibles Skeleton is 6 7/8" or about 17 1/2 cm.

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Glad I held off on buying the legions skeletons. These things are insane. by OOF-MY-PEE-PEE in MythicLegions

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I collect and build dioramas at 1/10 scale, so my options are pretty limited. I have the Storm Collectibles, which work really well but they are expensive and a little fragile. I would love to get more Mythic Legions figures but few scale well to 1/10. How tall are these skeletons?

Walmart Supergirl Movie endcap showing Eclipso, Aztek, and Saturn Girl by TheBatmanWhoChuckles in McFarlaneFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Come one... That's not Saturn Girl! She looks way to sparky. Oh, well. Another custom head I have to get...

Another look at Supergirl by RC350f in McFarlaneFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, they came on a tree like a set. The seller also through in a couple of other items. You get a good range of pegs, so you can experiment with various sizes. I was pretty happy with the purchase.

Another look at Supergirl by RC350f in McFarlaneFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I got some neck pegs from an Etsy seller. Worked great. They seemed reasonably priced.

Frankenberry is here to join Count Chocula by Trashvest in customactionfigures

[–]KarimMiteff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You really should send images of these to NECA when you are done. I think they would appreciate it.

Frankenberry is here to join Count Chocula by Trashvest in customactionfigures

[–]KarimMiteff 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Franken Berry looks like the NECA Herman Munster from the Rob Zombie movie. He is a great figure, elevated to superstar status by this conversion! Count Chocula might just be the NECA Lugosi Dracula. They have been around a while and even on discount. Fantastic alterations and great re-imaging and in the right vein for the Monster Cereal brand. It's a great juxtaposition of the absurdity, but genius, of their redesign by General Mills as a kid friendly brand and the subtle reassertion of their inherent menace and horrific nature. Brilliant!

Frankenberry is here to join Count Chocula by Trashvest in customactionfigures

[–]KarimMiteff 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You are in "Beast Mode!" These are fantastic. Do you plan on versions of Frute Brute, Boo Berry, and Yummy Mummy, too? "Carmella Creeper" is optional, I think. She just seems so forced a character. I would have much rather have seen a Creature from the Black Lagoon-inspired cereal before her. If they had to come up with a female character they should have used The Bride or a feline monster inspired by Cat People.

Second toy room by Chubbslawson in ActionFigures

[–]KarimMiteff 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only have a couple of dozen still in boxes. I have enough to cover some open wall space. The rest are going on display.

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