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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by djcos25 on June 10, 2023, 10:05:53 AM »
Finished my Mario Sunshine custom last night.

I recently found some STL files for a Fludd model. For those that don't know, STL files are needed for 3D printing. I uploaded them to Shapeways and after 2 weeks, got it in the mail yesterday. I painted it, color-matching it as best I could. There was a little peg towards the bottom. I used my dremel and made a hole in Mario's back and plugged it in. The belt is from a Builder Mario figure. I shaved off the extra pouches and repainted the shaved areas. I also repainted his lower arms with a flesh color so it looks like he's wearing a short-sleeve shirt.
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Forum Games / Re: Let's count to a million FOR REAL
« Last post by Lakitu on June 07, 2023, 07:26:43 PM »
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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by djcos25 on June 05, 2023, 08:23:03 PM »
Quote from: DeadAwake on June 04, 2023, 10:05:17 PM
How dare flying Mario not be a favorite power-up, and how dare you get such a slick finish.

After painting a figure, do you have to go easy on the joints (i.e. no more play time)?

Haha, I guess I prefer the old powerups like the Fire Flower or Super Leaf.

It depends on what you do. Posing them in different positions is fine, as long as you aren't too rough you should be good. Sometimes you may have to file down the joints where either the arms or legs bend to avoid paint rub, but it seems with these figures it's not necessary. There is also paint sealant you can use which will prevent the paint from chipping off.

For example, the customs I did of Flying Mario, original Fire Mario and Luigi (white overalls) I disassembled the figures by popping off the head, hands and legs. You can do this by placing them in front of a space heater for a few minutes. The plastic will become soft, making it easier to remove the parts. I masked off the arms/shirt and shoes and spray painted. I removed the tape and did touchups if the paint overlapped. The arms are free to move around. The overalls should be fine as they were spray painted. When moving the knees there isn't any paint rub.

With the customs of the Bros. in their original colors or SMB3 Fire Mario, I used a base figure where their overalls were already red or green. I did this as it's easier and less painting. I swapped the heads with ones where the hat was red or green so it matched the overalls. I just repainted the arms, and again no noticable paint rub.

Sure, a figure may look good when finished. The most important thing is prepping it and sealing it properly so it stays that way.
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Forum Games / Re: Let's count to a million FOR REAL
« Last post by DeadAwake on June 04, 2023, 10:10:40 PM »
Team, we have entered a golden age of angel numbers.
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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by DeadAwake on June 04, 2023, 10:05:17 PM »
How dare flying Mario not be a favorite power-up, and how dare you get such a slick finish.

After painting a figure, do you have to go easy on the joints (i.e. no more play time)?
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Forum Games / Re: Let's count to a million FOR REAL
« Last post by CrossEyed7 on May 24, 2023, 11:50:36 AM »
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NGC_2787
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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by djcos25 on May 14, 2023, 04:47:12 PM »
I decided to make Flying Mario from Super Mario Galaxy. While not a favorite powerup at all, I figured I'd make it as I have a bunch of extra parts just laying around. I'm in the process of making a Flying Luigi as well.
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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by Lakitu on May 08, 2023, 01:31:21 AM »
Colour me impressed
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Fan Creations / Re: Super Mario custom figures
« Last post by djcos25 on April 30, 2023, 09:10:14 AM »
Thank you, appreciate it! I was always into art as a kid, so its nice to expand on that hobby here.

I'm running out of ideas for customs lately, but do have one planned. The next wave of 4" figures includes Builder Luigi. I plan to get an extra and paint him in the colors from the 1986 anime film.

Here are a few more.

- Koopa Clown Car
- Cape Mario
- Wing Cap Mario
- Shadow Mario
- Powerups (classic Fire Flower, Propeller Mushroom, Gold Flower, Red POW Block)
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Mario Chat / Re: Shigeru Miyamoto's "The Super Mario Bros. Movie"
« Last post by DeadAwake on April 26, 2023, 09:49:00 PM »
I kind of wish I had gone for opening night. 😅 I feel like a dork for missing such a historic event.

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