Light our darkest hour: an ode to THEE best animated movie ever (Diorama)

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  1. kai_bo, Sep 23, 2016
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    In the spirit of the movies 30th anniversary and newly released DVD/Blu-ray editions out now, I thought I'd share this project I did last year; a permanent diorama on the top half of my wardrobe display using all the CHUG (and some 3P's) movie cast (missing Blaster - still looking for a Soundmixer). I have a Blue-ish LED at the roof of the wardrobe to cast a spotlight on the Roddy's. I'll probably update it with the new Tak LG's once Wheelie comes through, but till then enjoy fellow fans. Bah-weep-Graaaaagnah wheep ni ni bong


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    .........and just because.........
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  2. kgorman79, Sep 23, 2016
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    This is awesome! Great work :thumb 
     
  3. Goldimus Prime, Sep 23, 2016
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    Super cool!
     
  4. Lovecraft, Sep 23, 2016
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    That's a magnificent labor of love.
     
  5. Brum Bot, Sep 23, 2016
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    Don't get me wrong I'm normally an MP guy, but bravo, that whole set up is epic. Amazing stuff.
     
  6. Cattus Doctus, Sep 23, 2016
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    Looks good - thank you for sharing! And nice collection!
     
  7. Mixmaster, Sep 23, 2016
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    Wow, just wow, nice work.
     
  8. DocSeth81, Sep 23, 2016
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    looks great, for the rodimus dio, let me recommend the FP Protector add on, its great
     
  9. Bruiselee, Sep 23, 2016
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    Long time lurker stepping out of the shadows with a first post because this is bloody awesome! :) 
     
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  10. UndertakerPrime, Sep 23, 2016
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    Amazing!
     
  11. soundwaverulls, Sep 23, 2016
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    Cool setup. I especially love those backgrounds. I also like that you use Legends Meg, and Warp in the background of Galvs, Cyc, and Scourge. Amusingly, halfway through the pics, I realized I was quietly whistling part of the movie's score. I think it was the one that went with "Blurr, get the Dinobots in the shuttle". For some reason, I thought of that line when looking at Blurr.
     
  12. Psychoshi, Sep 23, 2016
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    Sweet setup! Really impressed with the lighting.

    Sometimes, I dislike the usage of having printed out backgrounds, as they can take too much attention away from the figures, especially if they contain a lot of busy details. But here, they mesh together beautifully.

    Any interest in titan returns/uw Wheelie? He would fit well here, in place of the gdo version.
     
  13. Coaxial, Sep 23, 2016
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    That setup is truly beautiful beyond words. You sir kick an inordinate amount of ass. This is just epic nuts!!!
     
  14. Starscream 91, Sep 23, 2016
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  15. Tenebre, Sep 23, 2016
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    Truly epic pics! Bravo, sir! Reminds me that I'd really like to get more Junkions and Sweeps so I can do something like that.
     
  16. Ramberk Magnus, Sep 23, 2016
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    Great job! This is a lot of fun!
     
  17. artiepants, Sep 23, 2016
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    that was my favorite detail as well!
     
  18. Maz, Sep 23, 2016
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    Really lovely work, thanks so much for sharing. I think the first pic is my favourite. Awesome.

    All the best
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  19. Silvershot, Sep 23, 2016
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    Very nice!! What is that clear pink Hot Rod?
     
  20. Mizzinno, Sep 23, 2016
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    My only thing is, didn't Thundercracker become Scourge? Either way, these are all awesome.
     
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