Getting Into the Holiday Spirit

Discussion in 'Transformers Collection Showcase' started by BreakdownRobot, Nov 27, 2012.

  1. BreakdownRobot

    BreakdownRobot Breakdown Robot!

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    Hi Gang! This forum seemed like the most appropriate place to share these pics, but please let me know if it needs to be moved.

    Anyway, I just got back into collecting Transformers this last July when a few friends chipped in to get me a Masterpiece Grimlock for my 30th birthday. Since then I've been slowly building my collection, focusing mainly on Masterpiece and third party figures. My gal and I are in the process of converting a beat-up, old, painted over, non-functioning fireplace in our apartment into a stage display for my bots. We both love to build stuff, and my big idea lately is to build a cool diorama on the mantle to pose and display figs, but haven't had the time. I work in the video game industry, and I'm just coming off of my busy season.

    After a kind of grumpy day at work, I come home to find she's created an amazing holiday themed set-piece on our coffee table!

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    "Optimus was curious about traditional Earth customs," she says to me as my jaw hits the floor.

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    "Me Grimlock love ornaments!"

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    Huffer and Roller bring in some more decorations from the trailer while Soundwave plays some holiday tunes...

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    ...but looks like Lazerbeak isn't too fond of his new hat. What a grinch!

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    While every works, Breakdown is busy shaking the presents. Ravage is hoping for some Energon treats!

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    And, finally, Mini-Breakdown volunteers to hold up the tree topper. Hope the litte guy's arms don't get tired.

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    (laughs) Hope y'all got a kick out of these pics. I'm kind of in awe of everyone's little Santa hats.

    Thanks for letting us share and have a great holiday season! :cool: 
     
  2. B'Bantor

    B'Bantor Extra like OMG

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    :) 
     
  3. Michel_Beckers

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    well done! great pics! looks cool!
     
  4. MegaPrime33

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    Awesome and festive. Nicely done.
     
  5. markymark09

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    hahahah, wonderful. that's the Christmas spirit :lol 
     
  6. khopson

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    Ha-ha. Love this.
     
  7. Molina00

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    You got one awesome gal there! I love that Grimlock pic.
     
  8. Bucket Head

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    i hate xmas (Though I do celebrate chriFSMas...), but I have to agree that's pretty cool!!

    (where did she find the wee hats??)

    bucket
     
  9. charsdc2

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    Great story!
     
  10. bigevil801

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    You have a very awesome gal if she would take the time to do this for you.
     
  11. BreakdownRobot

    BreakdownRobot Breakdown Robot!

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    She made the hats and the presents! The "snow" is her favorite furry scarf, and the little tree and ornaments are decorations she's had stashed away. I couldn't believe it, everything came together beautifully.

    Thanks for the kind words everyone!
     
  12. AnAutobot1985

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    I second that! That's great!!
     
  13. McSoundwave

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    Ha! That was awesome! Thanks for sharing and happy holidays!
     
  14. OCProwl

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    Too cute, thanks for sharing!
     
  15. ToasterPrime

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    Your "gal" is a keeper.
     
  16. ssjkazer

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    This would make a good fun tread in toy
     
  17. BreakdownRobot

    BreakdownRobot Breakdown Robot!

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    We made "theater" style curtains for the fireplace and moved the display up to the mantle last night. I'll try to post pics after I get home from work, managed to squeeze a few recent additions into the mix.
     
  18. Breakdown96

    Breakdown96 ‘Cause I'm Mr. Brightside

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    That's awesome.
     
  19. Nordh

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    That's great! Did you finish the mantle piece display?
     
  20. Mako Crab

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    Grimlock's apron is so adorable!!