MMC Sphinx - Mirage

Discussion in 'Transformers 3rd Party Discussion' started by daimchoc, Oct 25, 2014.

  1. Erwin

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    They look good, and much smoother than some other 3D printing I have seen - and bought.

    That’s a very decent price, I think... I do have a couple of questions:
    - Will this come in color or do I need to paint it myself? (In the latter case, I am out because I have no paint or experience in painting.)
    - If it comes colored, will there be other versions for Liger, the Lucky Draw Pharaoh, and particularly G2 Sphinx? (I imagine G2 needs something in either green or pink, and perhaps Pharaoh wants a golden rocket. I would need to check how their default cannons were painted.)
    - Would you be willing to calculate overseas shipping to the Netherlands, for the cheapest option. (Bubblewrap envelope seems doable, but if that’s not safe enough by all means don’t! )
    - I would probably be interested in two, G1 and G2, if those are options.
     
  2. transformer_78

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    Hey thanks for the interest.
    Just keeping it simple, just default light gray PLA as shown in post but can spray paint black to match black launcher. I’ll PM with a international shipping quote.
    Thanks
     
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  3. Erwin

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    oooooh, it’s just the adapter! I thought it was the entire cannon too! Oddly this makes much more sense but it never crossed my mind until now, because you said grey and I realized the cannon was painted...
     
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    Pictures of the 3D launcher adapter painted black (optional) if you prefer over the bare PLA light gray :) 

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    3D Launcher Adapter:
    MMC Sphinx - Mirage
     
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    Shout out to @transformer_78 for making his adapter. Received mine the other day for my second Sphinx and it's just like the pics above.
     
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    Just installed the Missle Launcher adapter from @transformer_78. Now you can position the head without any obstructions. Not too shabby. Not too shabby at all!

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  7. nomolos

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    I got 3 sets for all my sphinx's. They're even better than the old one.
     
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    Well, since this thread has been bumped yet again,

    Hey, MMC, release an all clear plastic version of this figure already that the rest of us who couldn't attend a charity auction at fucking TFCon in Canada can buy. Not translucent [whatever shade of blue you think would be fine], clear plastic.

    Go on, go for the easy cash grab. That guy who bought it at the auction has felt special long enough. And reports say you didn't earn that much for charity off of it for all its exclusivity. You want to feel better about making a larger run, donate a percentage of the money from purchases to some new charity or good cause. Covid's popular, cash in on that.
     
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    Holy cat! These are awesome options! Thanks for putting this out there. :thumb 
     
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    Thanks for making... I dig it
     
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    Ok so a couple of shout outs to Transformer_78 and edgecrusher today.

    Firstly I have received a couple of the standard launcher adapters a couple of days ago and they work perfectly and are well made. I like them so much I decided to put an order in for a handful of extended versions.
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    Next up is a big thank you for a great deal from edgecrusher. Finally picked up a couple of grail items in the form of the TFCon Toronto/ Chicago Sphinx figures. Just a couple more to go.
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    Congrats on the Grail finds! Good-looking squad you've got there.
     
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    Appreciate it, absolutely love the Sphinx mold.
     
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    Congrats on the accessories!

    I just received my "Standard" missile adapter from @transformer_78. It looks great. Thanks, TF_78! I guess I should put it on Mirage now, huh? :lol 
     
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  17. transformer_78

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    yes, let’s see pictures :) 
    Thanks to all! Much appreciated
     
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    Transform Element did a great job with their Mirage, but I think Sphinx is going to be THE Mirage in my collection. The details in the mold are great, and I love the realistic alt mode! If you want to, you can check out my YouTube review of TE-03 and see my comparison to Sphinx:
     
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  19. ThatGuyCalledBlaster

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    Welp, talk about a surprise.

    Check your stores, folks. 2021 reissue of PS-01C is going up now, $100 flat.

    BBTS
    TCP
     
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    Thanks for the heads-up!