BIG FIREBIRD BUILD - EX-01 Plus Mocha

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  1. CypherZero

    CypherZero Well-Known Member

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    Thank goodness! The placement of those decals aren't to my liking. But, at least, there's an option to add them, if needed. The only setback with these decals is that a clear topcoat will be needed in order to prevent scratching of the decals.
     
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  2. Dr Tommy

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    Hi guys, I know the face / head swap was discussed earlier. Does anyone here know if someone is planning a standard Arcee head (similar to G1 designs) but with perhaps a black helmet to match?

    One could imagine an "Alternate Mode" Arcee in the Transformers universe where she got more into racing and updated her paint job. Thinking of displaying this standing next to a correctly scaled Hotrod, could make a pretty cool race - inspired pair. Or, does anyone know where we could find the first run of pink and white Arcee heads? I could always paint it to match.

    Anyway, I will pick this up as I think it's something different than the standard robots: different like those "Unrustable Bastards" transforming motorcycles that had a pretty unique look...
     
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  3. kingjakethe11th

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    what is their Taiboa Store?
     
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    Yes, I and another are working on multiple choices for both heads and heads of other characters.

    I can't speak in detail for the other gentilmen. But I'm working on hands, weapons and 3 different heads.

    The hands for both Nicee and Mocha are available now.
     
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    Yeah, she's still for pre-order after months, the price tag was too high compared to Nicee, one of the earliest flaws was that Asia exclusive bunny ears, leading to small pre-orders from western retailers, they learned nothing and now the cat ears are taobao exclusive, if you're going to sell such expensive figure (MP-FT price) at least include all the accessories
     
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    why do they advertise stuff she dosn't include[/QUOTE]
    Please delete that Photo ASAP. I'm in no mood for this thread to be shut down over rule violation. We've been doing good up to this point.

    Also, to answer your question:

    I brought up the same exact question to them directly. many days later, I'm still awaiting a reply. :lol 
     
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    This is the link from the weibo post (not sure if it is the official store, since I can’t read it):
    淘宝网 - 淘!我喜欢
     
  8. Dr Tommy

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    Very cool, OK put me down for an order. Did you have a post about it, please share! Otherwise let us know how to order once you are ready.
     
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    Do you have poseable (moveable) hands available for sale?
     
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    GAUGE Wargod ARTS

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    Correct. The Cat Ears and Limited Number Card are both only exclusive to the Big Firebird Build Taobao shop.

    and to clarify even further I got hit up just a little while ago. status hasn't changed. However, show-Z Store here on TFW said yesterday that they were in negotiations with Big Firebird. I'm guessing they fell through judging by the change on their listing:

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  11. Sky79

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    Like, opening via hinge? Or individual fingers?

    Sweet, you can find some of them in "Radicons Customs", under "NICEE UPGRADES".
     
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    I just saw your Nicee upgrade hands. Amazing work! Do you have any experience with the polished bronze-silver steel? I wonder if they'll eventually be too heavy or strip the plastic socket. Super interested in picking up a nylon plastic set!

    By any chance are you selling the STLs? Also, do you get a good percentage of the sales on ShapeWays? I'd love to support your work.
     
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    Let's take this to the upgrade thread. I don't want to distract anyone from this wonderful project :buttrock 
     
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    How did I not realize you linked the shop here?! Thanks! Gonna try to place an order this weekend when I can try to navigate via translations lol.

    Worst case scenario, someone makes replica ears and I get those but I'd rather get the official ones if possible.
     
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    A wonderful observation :thumb 

    It just highlights how pointless the idea of exclusivity is here. It's like saying, 'nah, I'll let soneone else get that money, I'm fine'.

    "Official" companies have been treating us in this manor for years, that's half the reason why 3rd party is booming.
     
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    Perhaps we can get some other sorts of ears and I'd also love a Mechanical looking Cat Tail. She got peg slots for both. imagine all the cool tails and ears that can be made.
     
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    inb4 pipe cleaner cat tail mod.
     
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  18. Sky79

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    Already on it, my wife has requested one for Mocha :confused: 
     
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    My apologies, I should have been more specific to what I was asking. Yes, hinge-type hands, similar to what is seen with the Master Grade Gunpla.
     
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    I love those :buttrock 

    Yeah, its doable. Lets continue this in the Radicons Customs section though :thumb