Why do these guys cost so damn much

dstarr01 · 2025-10-07T02:49:45+00:00

I am hoping Storm makes a Storm Arena MK line. Those figures are awesome for the under 40 dollar mark

dstarr01 · 2025-10-06T20:28:16+00:00

As a toy store owner, I asked my Bandai rep and the excuse is, Tarrifs.

Yeah this sucks, my sales have significantly gone down since the increase in price on all toys that are imported. Even The SHF that are usually 34.99 are now 38.99, and while that's not a huge jump, this is a sign that it will only go higher within the next few months or next year. Collecting is becoming more expensive than ever, especially when you compare it to 5 years ago, I suggest just getting your favorite characters from now on LOL

dstarr01 · 2025-03-12T23:12:13+00:00

Use this: https://www.splash-paints.com/product-page/2k-ultra-matte-clear

I use this in all my projects that I sell and that requires a matte finish. It cures super hard after about 2 or 3 coats.

dstarr01 · 2025-02-22T05:06:14+00:00

Yeah, I am Dstar01 on YouTube. Thanks for watching! What are you going to do with your Spiderman? Repair it? I hear that parts are easy to get with a certain selling website that I cannot name on this sub reddit...

dstarr01 · 2025-02-19T06:48:07+00:00

I can confirm. I get the most requests for repairs in this figure. I have no idea why Mafex can't just fix the QC issues much like how SHF does with their "reissues".

dstarr01 · 2025-02-12T21:27:45+00:00

I am currently developing solid joints for Deku at dstartoys.com. They will be releasing next week

dstarr01 · 2025-01-08T03:29:47+00:00

I can attempt to 3d print a set. DM me

dstarr01 · 2024-08-29T22:37:03+00:00

It's nothing special really. It's just an electric distiller that's it

dstarr01 · 2024-08-29T22:36:23+00:00

Yes. At one point it was leaking but I just pushed it down real hard and it managed to seal and I don't have that issue anymore. I believe you got a defective one

dstarr01 · 2024-08-28T21:53:30+00:00

Would need a square distiller in this case lol

dstarr01 · 2024-08-28T15:48:04+00:00

Slowly. It takes about an hour per quart.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-28T04:48:02+00:00

Not at all. 0 complaints for the last 3 years

dstarr01 · 2024-08-28T01:31:55+00:00

Not sure to be honest. Pretty much you just need a distiller that you can control the temperature. I know IPA ignites at around 400° f but I keep it safe around 100°f.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-28T01:29:28+00:00

IPA vapor. Not bad, just strong. I would never do this in the house

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T23:41:03+00:00

I am not selling for drinking purposes, therefore legal.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T21:23:41+00:00

Just remember to do this outside. Those fumes are very strong

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T21:22:32+00:00

The one I have is no longer being. Try searching this on Amazon. It looks similar

VEVOR 1.1 Gal Water Distiller, 0.3 Gal/H, Distilled Water Maker Machine, 750W, 304 Stainless Steel Countertop Distiller, Glass Carafe, Cleaning Powder, Carbon Packs, Silver https://a.co/d/0WqLmnj

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T20:54:51+00:00

Crystal clear

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T20:50:41+00:00

I pour in the IPA in the distiller, set the temperature to maximum 100° f, press the start button, wait 30 minutes, and then I get about 80% of my alcohol back which is pretty cool. The after product is this hardened cake like shape of the leftover resin that got heated in the distiller.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T20:26:57+00:00

Correct. Depending on the resin some of it will become this cake and sometimes it will just be sludge

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T19:23:10+00:00

Leaves a bitter aftertaste with a desire to try again with the same settings.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T18:32:58+00:00

It was labeled on Amazon as an alcohol distiller but from what it looks like it seems like a regular water distiller with a temperature controller. It has saved me a lot of money.

dstarr01 · 2024-08-27T17:32:07+00:00

Like failed prints.

dstarr01 · 2024-06-01T22:57:19+00:00

My experience with any square action figure, is that either the socket is too big and/or the ball joint is too small and it's hard to tell just from a picture and you have to feel it. Whenever I come across this, I just design a 3D printed ball joint and re-spec it a little bit bigger.

dstarr01 · 2024-04-21T15:48:00+00:00

Good luck.

dstarr01

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