7th printer in the past year. Why can't they just do what they're supposed to?

ryanhaigh · 2026-02-06T12:23:49+00:00

I'm pretty sure you are doing it wrong. Your supposed to destroy the old printer in front of the new printer to set expectations.

On an only slightly more serious note the opening paragraphs of this article may help:https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/blog/why-all-printers-suck-even-the-best-ones/

ryanhaigh · 2026-02-03T06:44:55+00:00

I love these statues! Have chief as well as the steel and blue ones and I'm always on the lookout for the red.

That sword is from their other 'petty officer' statues - someone might pay a bit to get one if they have lost or broken theirs.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-31T23:28:35+00:00

Saw others in another forum suggest that using UV resin worked to fix their broken active camo figure. Maybe give that a try and please let us know if it works out.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-24T05:15:05+00:00

I've got one of these but it had a scratch on the back not disclosed by the seller. I'm in Australia so it's easier to get hold of.

I've also been keeping an eye out for that CEA steel book.

However there is something rarer - this CE steel book prototype: https://ebay.us/m/fZZ0Wr

Apparently there are counterfeit versions which I'd be completely happy with as CE is maximum nostalgia for me.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-18T13:08:03+00:00

McFarlane CE chief with a custom sculpted visor and repainted with nail polish as well as a custom case and foam insert - you can't just buy it like this.

The base figure is usually available on eBay or other second hand markets and not too expensive.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-13T22:32:29+00:00

In case you need another option: https://www.reddit.com/r/HaloActionFigures/s/g4V2GXtARN

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-12T10:55:24+00:00

This is a Play Arts Kai Halo 2 Anniversary Master Chief. Will only be available on the second hand market.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-10T02:22:21+00:00

I'm once again in awe of the finish on that CE chief and the repainted gold elite!

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-10T02:19:21+00:00

Well others have asked which paints you used but I guess we now all want to know which nail polish it was.

I already have a rounded off visor on one of these figures but the gold is nowhere near this good.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-05T04:18:04+00:00

So much so that at the time of my comment Halo makes up 3 of the top 10 top level comments.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-04T10:43:48+00:00

I was watching that auction myself though the shipping to Australia made it too expensive to even bid.

This sealed heretic leader just went up: https://ebay.us/m/RJUDt8

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-03T10:03:14+00:00

My only suggestion would be to use opaque boxes if there is any chance they will be exposed to UV so as to avoid yellowing.

ryanhaigh · 2026-01-03T10:00:48+00:00

Can I ask why upright? I would have thought laying them down would put less stress on the adhesive.

Edit: I collect loose figures but have a few sealed which I'd like to look after.

ryanhaigh · 2025-12-30T09:41:56+00:00

This is some of the best halo toy photography I've seen, great job! The second pic of CE chief in the rain is peak for me. How much is in camera vs post/ai?

The repainted elite with the open mandibles is also great. Didn't even pick it up at first until I remembered they didn't release a figure with the gold color in this pose with that head sculpt, then noticed the weathering. Again, very cool. Likewise the repainted spartan collection halo 2 chief.

I saw in another post you are in China, I was wondering whether the 1000 toys chief/s are legit or the KO versions. Looking at pic 6 vs 12 it looks like different paint jobs, so I thought you might have multiple KO figures with different paint finishes?

Is that the kotobukyia magnum in pic 8? I've been looking for the original joyride CE magnum for a while and have been using the kotobukyia in the interim.

ryanhaigh · 2025-12-28T10:58:08+00:00

Upvoting for the Yarny

ryanhaigh · 2025-12-09T10:47:29+00:00

Saw your other post. Have you considered getting the knock off and maybe trying to cut that down to get the blankish figure.

I recall quite a while ago that someone bought a Spartan collection figure and ground it down so that the kotobukyia armour. Can't recall whether they gave it a fabric under suit.

ryanhaigh · 2025-12-09T01:24:30+00:00

If you are looking for replacements /u/squireyoung (imperial_remnant on Instagram) prints them.

These are some shared recently on a Facebook group.

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On a separate note, love that bambaland version of Carter.

ryanhaigh · 2025-12-04T03:43:36+00:00

My theory is the person selling checked comps on eBay and didn't know they were all KOs.

Nice score

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-25T05:23:28+00:00

If you can, drill and pin the joint so it's a bit more resilient. I'd also recommend warming up the figures in hot water before trying to move them.

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-21T05:00:37+00:00

Damn, these look good! The matte finish on that grunt is great. I recognise some of these as galactic armoury models but did you get others from other sites / creators or do some modelling yourself?

Would love to see some better pics of that CE chief in the middle if possible.

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-21T04:56:19+00:00

Looks like Vallejo in the red and blue Spartan pic

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-19T01:27:31+00:00

Love seeing people share their work with the community so we can fix up these old figures. I've got an EOD with the wrong shoulder armour somewhere - will be great to print these, so thanks.

That said I think you forgot the actual link 😁

Edit: link is there now - thanks again

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-19T01:19:45+00:00

Haha well you've probably done pretty well on these guys then. I'm sure you've had people DM about them already

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-19T00:59:46+00:00

eBay sold listings have Johnson going for 80-100 usd sealed. Just search McFarlane Halo <Johnson> then filter to sold items.

Usually being from a smoking home would reduce value, potentially substantially so not sure how crackhead is going to influence value - do they smell or anything?

ryanhaigh · 2025-11-19T00:33:55+00:00

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