niart17 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I was looking to find a somewhat large-ish scale model of a Stormtrooper and ran across some 1/4 and 1/6 scale vinyl ones on E-bay for a decent price (under $20 if I recall). I've done vinyl kits before so that doesn't bother me, but does anyone know the quality of these kits? Anyone have any experience with them? I can't link to them currently since I'm blocked from E-bay right now, but I'll try to link later if no-one knows which ones I'm speaking of. Thanks in advance, Bill Edited November 24, 2014 by niart17 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 No experience with vinyl but I will say. If it sounds and is cheap, it probably is. That said if you have experience and feel you could tackle a tough challenge try one out. What's the harm? You'd only be out 20$ or so and eventually with some effort hopefully you could get a nice figure. They may also be brilliant I have no idea. Just sharing a thought/opinion. I'd love to see them either way. May be worth picking up myself. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 Well, I found the store site that's selling these things and placed an order. http://modelsmountain.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=20_42&product_id=157 I figure I'm only out $27 bucks if it's just a piece of junk. But it may turn out to be a workable model. I'll let you guys know when I get it in. Wish me luck. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Doesn't look bad really. Look forward to a review. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Looking at their "About Me" page, it appears that all of their kits are recasts of older kits from other companies. It also looks like they are overseas, which would get them around the licensing laws. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted November 24, 2014 Author Share Posted November 24, 2014 I hope not. I don't want to support anyone counterfeiting. Is there another company that made a 1/6 scale Vinyl kit? They also have a 1/4 scale I was considering if this one is ok. I've never seen anyone else produce a kit, just the action figures. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 I think it might be an older Kaiyodo/Screamin' mold originally, especially with the Han Solo head with it. I know Bandai is coming out with a 1/12 kit this December. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I did just find this list of past/present Star Wars kits. Not my website, I just happened upon it from a google search: Star Wars kit list. Just a quick look at the list shows that it isn't complete as I have a few resin kits that aren't listed on there, but still good reference. -Dave Edited November 24, 2014 by 2qwik4u Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted November 25, 2014 Author Share Posted November 25, 2014 I did just find this list of past/present Star Wars kits. Not my website, I just happened upon it from a google search: Star Wars kit list. Just a quick look at the list shows that it isn't complete as I have a few resin kits that aren't listed on there, but still good reference. -Dave Awesome Dave, thanks for that! I never knew there were so many Star Wars figures out there. I am a little upset to find that my purchase is likely from a counterfeit dealer, perhaps not but probably so. I do recognize some of the older Horizon kits in their line-up. I had hoped they came upon those legally cause I was considering some of them as well. Oh well. Thanks and I'll let everyone know when I get this in. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Yeah, I think I stumbled upon the same company a couple years ago when I was looking for an old vinyl 1/6 Rocketeer. I almost ordered from them until I found out what they were doing. I held out and managed to get an original one off of ebay for a decent price. Still, it's hard not to buy from them on kits that are OOP and difficult/costly to find. -Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 I think it might be an older Kaiyodo/Screamin' mold originally, especially with the Han Solo head with it. I know Bandai is coming out with a 1/12 kit this December. You mean this guy http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN994379/Sci I don't think it will be a kit as we think of one. More of an action figure that has multiple hands that you can change out. I doubt there will be any actual gluing or painting involved. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
2qwik4u Posted December 3, 2014 Share Posted December 3, 2014 You mean this guy http://www.hlj.com/product/BAN994379/Sci I don't think it will be a kit as we think of one. More of an action figure that has multiple hands that you can change out. I doubt there will be any actual gluing or painting involved. That would be a shame if that was the case. I was hoping for something along the lines of the Dragon Iron Man kits. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted December 3, 2014 Author Share Posted December 3, 2014 I was looking at those and to me it looks like it's somewhere between a kit and an action figure. They do state that the limbs are movable and I think I can see the ball toy type joints. But don't look quite as obvious as most toys. I'd be ok with something if you can simply glue and fill in a joint without a lot of work to make a nice looking figure. But if it's no less work than say fixing a diamond figure...well that's different. I also wish they were a little larger. 1/8 at least would be good. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nerdling Posted December 5, 2014 Share Posted December 5, 2014 Looks like I was wrong. Here is a review of the Darth Vader kit. Seems to be a full on kit. Although the seams will be hard to hide on Lord Vader. http://thefwoosh.com/2014/11/bandai-star-wars-darth-vader-112-scale-model-kit-review Quote Link to post Share on other sites
niart17 Posted December 5, 2014 Author Share Posted December 5, 2014 Yup, as I suspected. Not quite a full on figure model in the traditional sense, and not quite a toy. The joints will take some work to fill in and take out the articulation pin holes etc... and the cape could use a re=sculpt if you want more of a replica. But for the basis of a good model, I think it has all it needs. I think the stormtrooper might be the first I try from this series. Still wish they were bigger. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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