Comments on: Trick-out your toys!

By: Anoth1

Anoth1 — Sat, 01 May 2010 03:01:37 +0000

The aftermarket/Ebay prices on some of the Classics Optimus and Magnus Fans Projects mods are almost criminal. Still, these are very dynamic and cool accessories. Just wish I could justify paying that much. But hey, drop 3x more than a MOTUC figure’s regular retail, why can’t I stomach doing that with a modded Transformer too?

Maybe the popularity would give Hasbro incentive to introduce these in future versions of their Generation 1 figures, as long as the concept continues?

By: LBAM

LBAM — Sat, 01 May 2010 00:30:12 +0000

Late to this blog post, but let me just add in another huge recommendation for both Marauder Gun-Runners and Broken Arrow Toys. I’ve been a customer of both, and not only are the products great, the customer service and communication are top notch.

By: Lt. Clutch

Lt. Clutch — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:25:01 +0000

Spy, yet another resourceful and entertaining blog! I’m down with many of the places you mention here, especially the 3 3/4 inch stuff like Marauder and Broken Arrow. I would pay gladly for one of those ROM figures – one the most desired and underrated characters ever to see plastic form. The sticker repro and Mego part dealers are just as valuable to us older collectors. I’m going to be checking your list over and bookmarking these sites right alongside yours!

By: Rich

Rich — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 02:23:35 +0000

You can’t mention brickforge without mentioning brickarms, too.

Brickarms was also covered recently by wired magazine:

http://www.wired.com/magazine/2010/01/ff_newrevolution/all/1

By: Brainlock

Brainlock — Sun, 25 Apr 2010 22:49:13 +0000

I had the same problem on Firefox, luckily, I can Ctrl/- to downsize the type, so my eyes got a workout reading the smaller type, but otherwise a great blog and lots of good links for customizers!

and I don’t think it wouldn’t have been unfair to mention just what SMC is putting out.

By: Howard the Duck

Howard the Duck — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 23:15:15 +0000

I love the fact that such enterprises exist. Especially when it gives ol’ Howard the Duck an awesome JLU GL Hal Jordan!

I always wonder, however. Just how much money are companies such as Hasbro and Mattel leaving on the table by not offering such incredible and fan-favorite items themselves? I have a couple of friends who are die-hard Transformers fanatics, and they eat those fan kits up like ravenous fiends.

By: Caped Crusader

Caped Crusader — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 14:53:43 +0000

As someone who has ordered from both Broken Arrow Toys and Marauder “Gun-Runners” many times, I can’t recommend Alyosha and John’s products enough. These are two fantastic resources for 3¾” collectors. I’ve only ordered from Reprolabels once, but the quality of the stickers was every bit as good as (and better than, in some cases) what Hasbro packs in with their toys. I’ve had my eye on a couple of items from Tri-Gate for a while, and I’ll definitely be giving them a try in the near future. This is the first time I’ve heard of Stickerfixer, so I’m bookmarking that site now (in addition to your store). This is a great post!

By: Casimir

Casimir — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 13:30:38 +0000

Great article, sir. I only knew about half of these. I will be referencing this.

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:30:12 +0000

Thank you!

By: SpyMagician

SpyMagician — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 05:33:49 +0000

Weird! Must be a glitch!

I went back and edited the post with more line breaks, so it should be easier to read now!

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:04:08 +0000

I guess it’s not so much ads, but the right side of the AFI capsule: ‘bloggers & bios’ and ‘archived posts’. please help!

By: Zach

Zach — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 03:02:00 +0000

The right side of the blog is cut off by ads…is this my ‘puter, or something else? I REALLY want to read this.

By: SpyMagician

SpyMagician — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:59:17 +0000

Yeah, that ROM is fantastic.

And sadly usually sold out on the site. But if you really want one, email Alyosha through the site and he might be able to help you out. His stuff takes time to ship, sometimes months, but it’s really neat.

Spy

By: demoncat

demoncat — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:30:54 +0000

cool will have to check out those sites and love that Rom figure too bad Hasbro can not make a real one. due to the rights issues . at least one can get a replica of the gun

By: Jason "Plastic Soul" Lenzi

Jason "Plastic Soul" Lenzi — Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:10:37 +0000

Super cool post, Spy. I need that ROM!! And the ‘Secret Agent’ on his site is even better!

By: Shellhead

Shellhead — Fri, 23 Apr 2010 23:21:00 +0000

Wow! Even more stuff to spend money on!