[RESIN] toy thread For a while now, I've been meaning to start a new thread specifically focusing on resin toys. It seems up until now, there have been just a few scattered threads here and there about Ben's and servbot30's toys (well, and the bitchfest about the OMFG toys). Obviously, hearing about Ben and Lil B's toys is cool because they're "local", but despite what y'all might think, there ARE actually quite a few resin-cast toys out there that *might* actually appeal to the type of folks on this board--some of which that are even free of the usual political trappings of "designer toys"! My goal with this thread is to consolidate news and reviews of these toys into one place. And hopefully keep it free of pissy debates. [i]Yeah right![/i] ;) First up, I want to talk about some local guys I've just started to get to know: [url=http://www.halfbadtoyz.com/]Halfbad Toyz[/url]. I've actually had their unpainted green-glow [url=http://www.spankystokes.com/2011/03/skekiltor-mace-of-hades-resin-release.html]Skekiltor[/url] for a while, but it wasn't until last week, when Jon showed up to help fix the Goldrake ride that I got to see some other stuff they've done. Jon brought [url=http://www.halfbadtoyz.com/2011/06/smash-tokyo-toys-x-halfbad-toyz.html]Smash Tokyo's Centurion[/url], a 5" robot figure designed by an Australian company, but manufactured by Halfbad: [img]http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/file.php?5,file=9812[/img] This was actually a bit nicer than I thought it'd be (indicating I wasn't expecting to like it). I'm just not feeling the sculpt at all: it's clearly trying to hit on the classic Popy style we're all quite familiar with here...but I think it misses the mark. As for the toy, itself, the finish is somewhat rough...micro-pitted. But the casting is clean, so I'm guessing the master they worked with was hand-carved or something. Not a bad thing--just interesting to note. This particular figure was cast in clear red resin infused with glitter. It's actually pretty nice to look at...especially in different lighting! Photographs don't do glitter and other such effects justice because what makes them look good is how they shift so dramatically in the light and appear different to each eye (something impossible to capture in a still image). Anyway, I just wasn't impressed overall. The shoulder joints are very simple plugs that you sort of mash into the holes. One was kinda loose and didn't fit perfectly flush. Also, the head appears to be articulated (because it was clearly cast separately), but the joint is glued. Meh. Next up was an [i]original[/i] toy made by Halfbad. Umm...I think it was called "Robit" or something. They're flat (open molded) 3" figures that obviously pay homage to classic non-character zenmai robots: [img]http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/file.php?5,file=9813[/img] These I really dig. Yeah, it'd be nice if baby got back...but they're $5. Can't go wrong. And because Jon is a helluva guy, he actually gave me the unpainted glowie (glow shots a-coming...)! The paint job on the grey one is simply [i]superb[/i]. This is classic miniature wargaming paint style: the subtle drybrushing is gorgeous and the use of gloss paint for *just* the eyes is a perfect touch. Sure, it's not gonna blow your mind, but these are very, very tight, and make nice low-calorie buys. http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,233915#msg-233915 Thu, 23 May 2013 11:10:12 -0400 Phorum 5.2.18 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248972#msg-248972 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248972#msg-248972
I really hope folks'll be able to order singles of these guys--and all your other Rivet Wars models--to do some army-building!]]> Sanjeev The OT Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:39:03 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248965#msg-248965 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248965#msg-248965

]]> TedT The OT Fri, 22 Feb 2013 00:43:13 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248661#msg-248661 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248661#msg-248661
For real, do you have designs already drawn out for the mecha? It might make sense to post pics as another stretch goal. That'll entice more folks to throw down, right?

I keep a browser tab open with your Kickstarter page up...just so I can watch the total climb steadily throughout the day! It's pretty wild, man. It's at $190k, and we're only a week in! I'm guessing you're gonna get a whole lot more dough before this thing's done. And I also went back and looked at the other games CMoN has kickstarted--some of those games got close to a million!

You better start coming up with more ways to expand this game! :P]]> Sanjeev The OT Fri, 11 Jan 2013 11:07:22 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248656#msg-248656 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248656#msg-248656 TedT The OT Thu, 10 Jan 2013 23:34:16 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248626#msg-248626 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248626#msg-248626 H-man The OT Tue, 08 Jan 2013 12:55:57 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248616#msg-248616 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248616#msg-248616 five times your goal!?!?



I guess Congratulations wouldn't be premature then, huh? :P

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TedT
Sanjeev, you have an original prototype :)
Rivet Wars Kickstarter

Woot! I'm off to eBay to flip it for a grand!! (totally kidding!!!)
]]> Sanjeev The OT Sun, 06 Jan 2013 01:07:06 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248615#msg-248615 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248615#msg-248615 TedT The OT Sat, 05 Jan 2013 22:26:42 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248613#msg-248613 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248613#msg-248613 Congratulations on getting this going. I've been looking to buy some RW stuff for a while but it's always sold out on your site. This is a great solution for me since I'm a miniatures gamer anyway. I've spread the word of the KS to my gaming club and will be pitching in at the $150 mark. All the CMON KSs have had great success so I'm sure you're well on your way to hitting all of your stretch goals.
I know you've been making all of the pieces in resin but for the boardgame will they be plastic? I couldn't find that on the KS page.
-Mason]]> mcfitch The OT Sat, 05 Jan 2013 12:45:43 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248611#msg-248611 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248611#msg-248611
Rivet Wars Kickstarter]]> TedT The OT Fri, 04 Jan 2013 19:26:09 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248350#msg-248350 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248350#msg-248350 -Mason]]> mcfitch The OT Tue, 11 Dec 2012 08:32:53 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248335#msg-248335 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248335#msg-248335 Sanjeev The OT Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:23:30 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248328#msg-248328 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248328#msg-248328 I'm not familiar with the producing company, so was curious, will the game figs likely be manufactured plastic? Or, like a lot of mini game pieces on teh market, would they come out in pewter, or whatever metal figs are molded from ?]]> repairtechjon The OT Sun, 09 Dec 2012 23:34:19 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248287#msg-248287 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248287#msg-248287
Most definitely keep us posted...I love stuff like this!]]> Sanjeev The OT Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:59:00 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248285#msg-248285 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248285#msg-248285 -Mason]]> mcfitch The OT Fri, 07 Dec 2012 11:01:37 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248277#msg-248277 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,248277#msg-248277
I'm really excited that now anyone who wants a rivetwars grunt or tanks will be able to own an entire army. It's pretty crazy that this is happening but I think it'll be pretty cool.

[www.rivetwars.com]

Here's a part from the box cover.

]]> TedT The OT Fri, 07 Dec 2012 02:06:39 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246299#msg-246299 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246299#msg-246299
I was lucky enough to pick up a Vert Tank, and it's dope! Super-cute and the size and chunkiness makes it feel great in your hands. Uh...

Anyway, it's great...and I look forward to whatever else you put out. Oh, and for those who haven't seen, check out Ted's site for the new Monowheel. We saw a polished polyamide print of it at the Summit--very damn cool!]]> Sanjeev The OT Tue, 07 Aug 2012 13:43:36 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246293#msg-246293 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246293#msg-246293
It was really great getting so much positive feedback from everyone. It really helps keep me going late at night when I should be asleep :)

It was also great to see all the other people working on cool stuff. Ben and Sanjeev are doing some amazing stuff in 3D as well as Dave's amazing robot art. Good stuff.]]> TedT The OT Tue, 07 Aug 2012 10:45:43 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246127#msg-246127 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246127#msg-246127 -Mason]]> mcfitch The OT Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:38:11 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246124#msg-246124 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,246124#msg-246124 It'll be great when he's able to get more of these produced, for a game or whatever, since they're all gone for now.]]> repairtechjon The OT Tue, 31 Jul 2012 18:47:06 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,245058#msg-245058 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,245058#msg-245058 www.flickr.com]

sorry to disapoint Ben, but its not a penis monster, just old school goodness.]]> jim m The OT Fri, 25 May 2012 13:09:27 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,245035#msg-245035 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,245035#msg-245035 www.etsy.com]]]> asterphage The OT Thu, 24 May 2012 15:15:02 -0400 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,241693#msg-241693 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,241693#msg-241693
You could have a cyborg version of it with a real human head :D]]> thomas The OT Fri, 10 Feb 2012 02:33:25 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,241686#msg-241686 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,241686#msg-241686
I just started selling another piece in the rivet wars line. It's a four legged walking tank. It's based off of a german stug. I've always wanted a toy like this. I'm surely influenced by some of the ghost in the shell and dougram walkers, but I wanted that WWI feel. Hope you dig it. If you'd like you can pick one up in the shop or just see some more detailed pics on the site. Thanks for looking.

[www.rivetwars.com]


]]> TedT The OT Thu, 09 Feb 2012 22:42:43 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239156#msg-239156 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239156#msg-239156
TedT Wrote:
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> What is that crazy smooth
> EnvisionTEC Multi Mini machine stuff? That looks
> amazing. Is that some secret private hook up or is
> that something like shapeways?

Heh...not secret or private, but it's definitely some hardcore stuff. Just got back from vacation, but once I'm settled and caught up, I'll hit you up with all the details!]]> Sanjeev The OT Sat, 12 Nov 2011 14:52:20 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239148#msg-239148 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239148#msg-239148
But Sanjeev, I can't believe I didn't know about your mini gin gin. Or about your blog. I just found it tonight because I saw the review over on CDX. That stuff you are doing is great. All the trials and experiments. I really need to hit you up for some advice. What is that crazy smooth EnvisionTEC Multi Mini machine stuff? That looks amazing. Is that some secret private hook up or is that something like shapeways?

And I just released the 2-packs of little rivet grunts so you can take you vert tanks on patrol :)



www.rivetwars.com
]]> TedT The OT Sat, 12 Nov 2011 00:00:22 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239107#msg-239107 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239107#msg-239107 -Mason]]> mcfitch The OT Thu, 10 Nov 2011 09:42:03 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239091#msg-239091 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239091#msg-239091 www.flickr.com]

thanks Ben. i had seen that sculpt before, and it didnt even dawn on me. I guess i should have read the name of the sculpt !]]> jim m The OT Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:15:13 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239090#msg-239090 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239090#msg-239090 -------------------------------------------------------
> you made me a bit curious Ben, so i did a quick
> search on SB, and couldnt find any MARTA posts
> that showed any genital sculpts by him.Not that i
> really care, just saying.


Not to prove you wrong, but just to prove to myself I wasn't going crazy ;)
[skullbrain.org]]]> Prometheum5 The OT Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:57:01 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239089#msg-239089 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239089#msg-239089 jim m The OT Wed, 09 Nov 2011 16:43:19 -0500 http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239087#msg-239087 Re: [RESIN] toy thread http://toyboxdx.com/phorum/read.php?5,233915,239087#msg-239087 -------------------------------------------------------
> That two-headed thing is kinda rad, but yeah, that
> dude mostly sculpts wang and pussy monsters. I
> guess it's cool if that's your thing, but not for
> me.
>
>
>
>
> Ben, from what i know the wang and pussy monsters
> are not his stuff. He claims to be an aspiring
> sculpter and not a pro.

I'm not talking about the giant vagina thing by Carlos Enrique Vasquez or whatever his name is that everyone knows. MARTA has posted a couple resin sculpts on SB that are genital-themed.]]> Prometheum5 The OT Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:22:07 -0500