tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post2565757587032947827..comments2024-03-26T17:47:08.668-04:00Comments on A Piece Of The Action: AA/ DST Spotlight- Commander Spock (DST Reissue)James Sawyerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07073683145342465022noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-84948432214967237422010-01-24T22:02:18.237-05:002010-01-24T22:02:18.237-05:00FYI-- I noticed a good amount of black markings ar...FYI-- I noticed a good amount of black markings around Kirk's neck after the head came off, so it seems the black on the necks are going to be a problem for DST figures as they were for AA's figures.<br /><br />James H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-43994866215316319862010-01-24T20:31:04.737-05:002010-01-24T20:31:04.737-05:00Glad it worked for you! In all likelihood, you sho...Glad it worked for you! In all likelihood, you should be able to switch out the hands just as easily as you did the head...James Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073683145342465022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-57543237745517363522010-01-24T19:25:11.447-05:002010-01-24T19:25:11.447-05:00Quick update-- it totally worked!
I spent the bet...Quick update-- it totally worked!<br /><br />I spent the better part of 5 minutes the other night trying to use brute force to pull off Kirk's head to no avail. Right after trying your method, the head popped off without any effort at all. Really cool!<br /><br />I just put in an order for a Mirror Chekov. The reason I'm not using Sulu-- I can find a older "regular" Chekov figure by Art Asylum but it's about $40, which is more than I'm willing to spend on a single figure (especially since Chekov's my least favorite of the original 7; still like him, but don't love him). If I had to buy both a Sulu and a Chekov, it puts me pretty close to $40 anyway, so what would be the point of customizing (other than the color is slightly different, as you pointed out in an older blog)?<br /><br />Besides, I already had a spare Kirk from when I bought the single carded figure and then bought the two-pack to get Uhura-- so it makes sense to pay a mere $15 to get the Mirror Chekov and swap his head onto the spare Kirk I have. <br /><br />Regarding hands, I'm not as concerned about the rank thing, but am concerned the skin color on the hands won't match the skin on the head. However, I'm willing to live with it if it saves me $25 plus shipping on buying the Art Asylum version. Plus, you know I'm scoop up a Diamond Chekov if they ever do one.<br /><br />Thanks! - James H.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-21637677700051741022010-01-24T12:12:40.373-05:002010-01-24T12:12:40.373-05:00I'll give it a try! Thanks!I'll give it a try! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-26449091072192377442010-01-22T09:56:19.446-05:002010-01-22T09:56:19.446-05:00Thanks for the compliment! Glad you're enjoyin...Thanks for the compliment! Glad you're enjoying it!<br /><br />Switching heads is incredibly easy, but arms are going to be TOUGH. You'd be better off using a very fine grade sandpaper and just taking the rank braids off the sleeves. I would probably go with a Sulu, as the build is a bit closer and there's only 1 rank braid to worry about, but a Kirk could work too.<br /><br />To switch heads, you'll need to boil up some water (either in your microwave or on a stove). Once it's boiling, remove it from the heat source and dip the the figures head and shoulder area into the water (so that the water covers the entire neck region). Hold it in there for around 60 seconds or so. The heat of the water should soften the plastic enough that the head will pop right off of the neck post. You can then pop the head right onto the other body (if you take too long popping them off, you may need to soften the disembodied heads up a bit before popping them back onto the new bodies). Hope that helps!<br /><br />-JamesJames Sawyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07073683145342465022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-46144334798073055862010-01-21T22:35:37.711-05:002010-01-21T22:35:37.711-05:00I'm not sure who to ask about this, but you se...I'm not sure who to ask about this, but you seem like an expert on Trek toys-- since it doesn't seem like Diamond is going to release a regular Chekov figure in the near future, I was considering buying a Mirror Chekov and popping his head (an d possibly arms) onto a spare Kirk figure I have.<br /><br />Do you know any sites that offer instructions on how to do this?<br /><br />Love the blog! Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-58884700027842957512010-01-01T10:20:53.411-05:002010-01-01T10:20:53.411-05:00Fantastic review, this actually made me want the o...Fantastic review, this actually made me want the originals again rather than the re-issues due to your pics but I'm not really that fond of the re-releases. to me they look quite weak in the paint department and what i've noticed is that what was a decent sculpt by Art Asylum has been lost somewhat with the paint application from DST - take the ranks - AA have painted them with precision going over each of the little sculpted braids. DST seem to have just painted a gold line over the sculpt which seems sloppy. Also i really don't like the new head paint it looks too much like an animated version of Spock rather than a realistic portrayal . The hair, eyes and skin tone are all too thick too and are one block colour it seems where as there's a lot more tones in the AA version. <br /><br />Also whilst these figures might not be leaving black on the necks or having the paint on the gold wear off these are just out of the factory compared to the nearly 9 year old AA versions. Still plenty of time for the DST versions to fade i feel. <br /><br />Anyway great review as always - keep it up dudeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2363296730472291977.post-46119239511879870042009-12-30T16:52:23.590-05:002009-12-30T16:52:23.590-05:00Thanks for the review. Based only on the photos a...Thanks for the review. Based only on the photos above, I think I like the original's eyes better. Happy New Year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com