#Shfigurarts

[skyc47su]

Topic: Concerns over making skycotl figurine sculpt commissions

Hi everyone! First of all, I'd like to say thank you so much over your comments and reactions to my two skycotl elder sculpts! I've worked hard for them, and I just feel so happy to everyone's comments on my work! Especially to some where I've managed to convince people they were real sky merch hehe (note: they aren't x'D). I think that's the highest honor I've ever received being an artist~

I'd like to address this topic, as I've been receiving a few comments on how they'd love to own one and perhaps commission me for custom skycotl sculpts. I hope it's alright with you guys for a moment of a very long text post ;u; So for starters, I'd like to state the fact that I am not a professional artist. I'm just a hobbyist with a background in veterinary medicine. ;w; zero background on art school. I was pretty much self-taught. So if I ever do create sculpt works for sale, they will be made by a hobbyist artist with no art background other than years of self-taught art stuff.

I'd like to state reasons on why I hesitate to make custom figurine art commissions.

I have never made nor sold physical merch/ sculpts -However I have made and successfully shipped sculpt works to friends! They were however made with oven-baked sculpey, which did not handle shipping well and had to be glued together. However, the elder pieces were made with quality air dry polymer clay. This clay, when dry, has the same feel as nendroid or SHFigurarts figurines. They are amazingly flexible and takes a lot to break. So I'm confident with these figures being able to survive shipping.

I cannot guarantee flawless, clean, uniform quality similar to goodsmile and other well-known figurine makers, or even indie makers -The results may be different every time, there may be unwanted notches here and there, I might see something during painting progress that I didn't spot while sculpting and cannot adjust it once the clay dries, my paint job may be flawed (uneven lines, color mistakes, etc.). These are my main concerns. Again, I am not a professional, although I do improve each time I work on something new. Currently, these two were the second time I've sculpted using air dry polymer clay.

From the images above, you guys may spot imperfections such as: -Tsadi's helmet and head being a little rough -Rough-looking paint details (especially the white "glow") my hands were shaky -Tsadi's gloves not being perfectly straight -Little dry paint "dirt" bits which leaves some little bumps here and there (Notice Tsadi's arm having little bumps) -The underside of Teth's hair was hard to reach and paint perfectly -Teth's hands looking a little odd (the clay air-dries fast and the more I worked, the more it risked their fingers breaking apart) -Teth's skirt should've been more flared-out, but the clay decided it doesn't want to hence the skirt flaps became a little limp -Accidental score marks I must've left from being pricked by something (like a fingernail or a tool next to me) before it dried completely 3. Price -Even if I consider my work shoddy, I'd honestly price Tsadi (Golden Wasteland elder) $200 and Teth (Hidden Forest elder) $150, without shipping fees and etc. I think that sort of price will turn people off, but these are completely hand-made, from sculpting to painting. No any sort of pre-made clay cast used. I did lose a lot of skin on my fingertips because of this project. I'm actually still in the process of growing it back ;; I was constantly checking my work everyday for 30 days, leaving the clay to firm up a bit and coming back to adjust it as it dries, so it did take a lot of time and effort. (I'm not complaining however, I really did have fun with this project!) 4. Material supply -The main concern is the clay. It's brand is "Modena" air dry polymer clay sourced from Japan. I've waited half a year just to buy it from one local art shop, and currently I've only seen 4 packs left in stock. I had to use 1 and a half pack of clay just for GW elder, because he's such a big guy x'D

So ah... Yes, these are my concerns if you guys do really want to commission me. I'd be willing, of course! But I'd like you guys to know first of what you guys may receive if you do so. Thank you all so much for your consideration and taking time to read my post! I hope you guys have a wonderful day QwQ your comments have made me so happy! Oh and I still do digital art commissions though :3

[flyguy]

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[mousedroid-hoojib]

Action Comics Power Girl

After languishing throughout much of DC Comics post-New 52 publishing, my favourite Kryptonian, Power Girl is beginning to return to prominence once more, being featured in a backup story in Action Comics complete with a new costume as shown by artist Marguerite Sauvage.

Recipe:

* Mattel DC Superheroes Supergirl * Mattel Superhero Girls Wonder Woman's boots * my own case of SHFigurarts Padme Amidala's head * 3D print of hands created in MakeHuman * modelling clay * material * Citadel "Eldar Flesh", "Macgragge Blue", "Mephiston Red", "Burnished Gold", "Averland Sunset", "Chaos Black", "Skull White" paints

[englishmansdcc]

Bandai Namco Toys review - Jujutsu Kaisen and Dragon Ball Z figures

Recently our own Anime fan @AliRaphael1 was sent some #SHFiguarts & #Proplica Jujutsu Kaisen and Dragon Ball Z figures from @BandaiNamcoPlay. Here's her thoughts on them (and how she plans to incorporate them into her cosplay). #DragonBallZ #JujutsuKaisen

Okay, first of all. I am so excited. Ever since I was little, I have loved getting mail. And today was a great mail day! I got an amazing package filled to the brim of anime figures from Bandai Namco Toys and for hours now, I have been opening everything and trying out the different features. Here’s a list of the coolness I got today SHFiguarts Satoru Gojo (Jujutsu Kaisen) SHFigurarts Yuji…

[chernobog13]

SHIN ULTRAMAN

Okay, it’s bad enough (though, given how things have been the last year, inevitable) that Toho has postponed the release of the Shin Ultraman film from early summer to nobody-knows-when.

But just a few days ago Bandai added insult to injury by announcing the new Dynaction Shin Ultraman action figure.

At first blush, this just looks like the regular SHFiguarts figure of Shin Ultraman.  I read a little more of the description and the Dynaction figure is supposed to have “die-cast and POM plastic joints for enhanced posablity.” 

It’s also supposed to have light-up eyes (batteries included).  But the real difference between the Dynaction figure and the SHFiguarts figure is size: the Dynaction figure is 40 cm/15.7 inches tall!

So far, so good, I thought.  This baby is going to be more than twice the size of the SHFiguarts version; bigger even than a 1/6-scale figure.  And still be super-poseable.  Win, win situation. right?

Then I saw the price, and I had to rub my eyes and splash cold water in my face numerous times to make sure I wasn’t seeing things.

The price is going to be 22,000 yen, or approximately $202.00 US with current exchange rates.

I don’t know about you, but that’s more than a little expensive for a figure that is twice the size of their regular figure, even with the inclusion of light-up eyes.

For comparison, these are the last four Ultraman figures (based on the anime versions) that I have purchased from Threezero.

Ultraman (anime version on left, manga version on right); the batteries are dead in the anime version’s chest which is why it’s not lit

Ultraman version 7.2 (for all intents and purposes he’s Ultraseven)

Ultraman Ace

Like the Dynaction figure, all of these are extremely well articulated, are made of die-cast and plastic parts, and have light-up features.  Multiple light-up features, not just the eyes (as illustrated in the above photos).  The Ultraman figures also have light-up features on their forearms, which I did not take photos of.

The Ultraman and Ultraman ver. 7.2 (Ultraseven) are just shy of 13 inches tall.

MSRP for each one of these figures: $130.00 US each.

That’s a little more than half of what Bandai will be charging for the Dynaction Ultraman figure.

And for $200.00, I sure as heck do not want to see all of those exposed joints!

Why is the Dynaction figure so expensive in comparison?  I don’t know.  I’ve long had an issue with the price Bandai charges for many of their figures, especially their SHFiguarts Ultraman figures and SHMonsterarts figures.  These always seem to be more expensive than the SHFiguarts Kamen Rider and Super Sentai figures.

For further comparison, the SHFiguarts Shin Ultraman figure, which is due to be released later this summer, is priced at $58.00 US.  Most of the Kamen Rider and Super Sentai figures are in the $20-$30.00 US range.

I sometimes wonder if the reason the Ultraman figures always seem to be more expensive is because Bandai is the majority (49.5% the last time I checked) stockholder of Tsuburaya Productions, the folks who created and own Ultraman.  But I don’t feel like going down that rabbit hole right now.

And before some people chime in and say something about the cost of importing the toys from Japan, be aware that the price of these figures in Japan is exactly the same.

The Shin Ultraman Dynaction figure is currently scheduled to be released in the US in October, so if anyone is interested in it I would suggest you start saving your pennies.

As for me, it’s not a priority purchase.  If I see it offered at reasonable price on Mandarake I might pick it up sometime down the line, but I’m not going to hold my breath.

Thus endeth the rant.

Dynaction Shin Ultraman photos from scifijapan.com

photos of the Threezero Ultraman figures are by me from my collection

[spidermanisfarfromhome]

-Spider-Man Gets A Vespa-

[garrettsander]

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[ultyso]

Got my S.H FigurArts Sora today! ♥️ Sadly his hands don’t hold together the keyblade as well as I thought it would be. :c

[hsuoring]

Please spread this around so other people know that there is a LEGITIMATE place to buy the Body Kun and Body Chan figures for a reasonable price.

[scaloy]

Got my #amiami order this week! #SHFigurarts #Pikachu #pokemon #figurephotography #figurephoto #lovelive #lovelivesunshine #aqours #nijigasakischoolidolclub #loveliveallstar https://www.instagram.com/p/B45bGRSgJUs/?igshid=18p9omgmwfw5

[nekoyastory]

で。。 . . . #toyunion #フィギュア撮影友の会 #toyphotography #shfigurarts #shfiguarts #plasticcrack #instagram #フィギュア撮景 #afol #オモ写 #toyspotcollector #toys4life #toyphotography #bandai #フィギュアーツ写真倶楽部 #toycollector #instadaily #kamenrider #kamen #japan #仮面ライダーウィザード #仮面ライダー #toygroup_alliance #toys_gallery #toysphotogram #toystagram #toptoyphoto #toptoyphotos #bandaitoys https://www.instagram.com/p/Bwg6D4uAnWm/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1tlzzzeb1u72a

[supremerapier]

"Are you sure this is the right guy you want me to knock off?" . #shfiguarts #shfiguartsdragonball #shfiguartsdragonballz #shfiguartsdbz #shfiguartsphotography #shfiguart #shfigurarts #shfigurearts #kaiyodorevoltech #kaiyodo #amazingyamaguchi #toyart #toyalliance #actionfigurephotos #acba #articulatedcomicbookart #toycomedy #toyrevolution #toydiscovery #toyuniverse #toyunion #toytribe #toythug #toyz_zone #epictoyart #toyslagram #toyography #toyphotography #toysaremydrug #needlessimmortals https://www.instagram.com/needlessimmortals/p/Bt6Y4JLH_eA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=jbiqw9b7rhzy

[potsquared]

#shfigurarts #mrsatan #dragonballz #dragonball https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJKjnAhSDU/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=a9hl6pu93jkd

[bearkuma6295]

#sakurakasugano #shfigurarts #ryu

[spidermanisfarfromhome]

-Spider-Man & Mz.Pac-Man A Love Story-

[arcwave]

#dbz #greatape #shfigurarts https://www.instagram.com/p/CJ9eK_PjU0M/?igshid=9zguu5ruvp3k