That styrene almost appears to have a pearlescent quality to it in those photos. It looks like a nicely detailed kit for the scale. Nice score!Rocketeer wrote:I have no idea. But the old Statue of Liberty kit, which I believe dates from the same time, has been reissued numerous times; I'm sure it's paid for itself by now. The Taj Mahal, ehhhh, probably not.Zombie_61 wrote:That seems to be an unusual subject for a styrene kit, but a great find if you're interested in it. I wonder if it sold well enough for Superior Plastics to recover their production costs.Rocketeer wrote:I got a Superior Plastics kit of the Taj Mahal.
The kit actually has provisions for lighting! They recommend using a lamp socket with a very small bulb, lest you accidentally melt it. (!!!!)
A friend took a couple pics of the kit at the last IPMS meeting, so, thanks to him, I can show you what it looks like. Great box art!
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It is definitely pearlescent, which is pretty cool. Of course, if I ever built it I'd have to worry about how (or whether) to paint it--but I think I can safely say that that day is a long way offZombie_61 wrote:...That styrene almost appears to have a pearlescent quality to it in those photos. It looks like a nicely detailed kit for the scale. Nice score!
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My newest acquisition is under my right hand (I've been on a diet) The Monarch Gift Pack featuring Dracula/Jekyll/Hyde...
and I've got a couple of Yellow Gorgos' heading my way... just not here yet...
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and I've got a couple of Yellow Gorgos' heading my way... just not here yet...
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I collect Aurora monster models and now Monarch and Moebius as well...
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Re: So, what cool styrene have you scored lately?
With the sad news from Monarch, I bought a GITD Ghost of Castle Mare. Should probably squirrel away a couple other Monarch kits for the future.
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I bought a Mountain of Monarch kits.
Travelers to unknown regions would be well-advised to take along the family dog. He could just save you from entering the wrong gate.
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WOW wolfman66 that's alot of NIB kits lol.
I picked up the one NOSFERATU kit that I mentioned in the monarch closing thread today.
Trying to decide if I should open it up or leave it NIB.
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I picked up the one NOSFERATU kit that I mentioned in the monarch closing thread today.
Trying to decide if I should open it up or leave it NIB.
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Thanks and have a few more coming in this week.root wrote:WOW wolfman66 that's alot of NIB kits lol.
I picked up the one NOSFERATU kit that I mentioned in the monarch closing thread today.
Trying to decide if I should open it up or leave it NIB.
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I went for it and bought a set of the 4 'Repulsives' reissues kits off ebay. Very small kits but I like the old styrene kits that I never had, or frequently never even knew existed, so it's ok. Although they might have had a curse on them. After receiving them, I broke my ankle in mid-December and probably won't be allowed to walk for another month yet. And my faithful friend and companion of 9.5 years, my dog, bit my grandson (very light scratches, fortunately, although he has punched holes in some of us in the past). After a bittersweet month's reprieve, my daughter and I took him to the vet and had him euthanized to prevent future harm to any other grandkids. He had a lot of 'second chances' over the years and this was his last chance. I will be crying once in a while for my lost friend for quite a long time, and I miss him very much.
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Sorry to hear about that.
My only recent purchase was another reissue of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
So, now I have 14 reissues to go with my one original.
My only recent purchase was another reissue of the Tyrannosaurus Rex.
So, now I have 14 reissues to go with my one original.
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brucebishoputah Man sorry to hear about the ankle and dog.
YA the HAWK reissue kits are small I have a sling ray curvette and she stands 5 inches tops. I'm bash'n her into a bikini.
Not really my thing but It was another junk shop find and cheap so I picked it up a few years ago.
popped it open a few weeks ago and work on it as I go.
I did order a pair of the dracula/hyde monarch kits one pair, since the shipping was a whopping 2 bux more for a pair.
waiting on them to make it down south. Customs will be the delay since I'm about 3 hours south from Ontario.
Also Ordered my 1st resin Kit from a board member the Cylon Centurion from JackShield that showed up today.
I know not styrene but I'm stoked since it's 1/6 scale. and will fit right in with my custom 1/6 figures.
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YA the HAWK reissue kits are small I have a sling ray curvette and she stands 5 inches tops. I'm bash'n her into a bikini.
Not really my thing but It was another junk shop find and cheap so I picked it up a few years ago.
popped it open a few weeks ago and work on it as I go.
I did order a pair of the dracula/hyde monarch kits one pair, since the shipping was a whopping 2 bux more for a pair.
waiting on them to make it down south. Customs will be the delay since I'm about 3 hours south from Ontario.
Also Ordered my 1st resin Kit from a board member the Cylon Centurion from JackShield that showed up today.
I know not styrene but I'm stoked since it's 1/6 scale. and will fit right in with my custom 1/6 figures.
Rich
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Also anything Alien,Aliens related that's not big box store garbage.
Godzilla TOO!
Also anything Alien,Aliens related that's not big box store garbage.
Godzilla TOO!
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Re: So, what cool styrene have you scored lately?
I picked up a Monarch square-box Glow Ghost at my LHS today. I got a set of the 4 Repulsives a while back and built all 4- have to get some pic and post them soon. They are small but were fun to build.
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Two more frighten lighting gorgo's and one monarch ghost.
Travelers to unknown regions would be well-advised to take along the family dog. He could just save you from entering the wrong gate.
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Scooke123 - since you have built the repulsives already and until I can get downstairs to my supplies I won't be able to build mine, just how small are they built up? it seems to me from only looking at the parts that they will only be 2-3 inches tall. is that correct?
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Yea - 2-4 inches tall. Plastic is kinda soft too making it hard to cleanup well. Arms and legs don't fit very well either. They are fun simple and quick to build though and you can paint them any colors you like.
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Another glow gorgo and sealed Addar Zaius!
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A bunch of cool kits being bought, that's for sure.
Good to know the built kit size on the Repulsives. If I can get my wife to look for my tool and glue box, i think I will try assembling my set. If I get them built I will ask her to bring up my paint box.
Good to know the built kit size on the Repulsives. If I can get my wife to look for my tool and glue box, i think I will try assembling my set. If I get them built I will ask her to bring up my paint box.
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They are fun, easy kits to build - really look good too when painted.brucebishoputah wrote:A bunch of cool kits being bought, that's for sure.
Good to know the built kit size on the Repulsives. If I can get my wife to look for my tool and glue box, i think I will try assembling my set. If I get them built I will ask her to bring up my paint box.
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Not exactly styrene, but it still applies.
Just got the new set from Molemento Pete to go with the Monster Scenes stuff.
Graveyard Goodies!
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Just got the new set from Molemento Pete to go with the Monster Scenes stuff.
Graveyard Goodies!
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tay666 wrote:Not exactly styrene, but it still applies.
Just got the new set from Molemento Pete to go with the Monster Scenes stuff.
Graveyard Goodies!
Just got the same kit!
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Trevor Ylisaari
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