Sorry for taking so long to reply. Had a long day today.

Anyways, I apologize about the Henry Jones figure. I wasn't aware of the tweed design of it. Though the jacket portion you may not be able to use, the arms still look possible, as you would need to sand them down.

The problem with the 3.75 scaling is that though they are almost the same size, some of the figures are often smaller than not. For example, the Avatar action figure line states it's a 3.75 inches tall. However, when compared to a figure from the G.I. Joe line, they are drastically smaller. So, it's hard to say for certain that certain figure parts from various lines can fit together if they're at the same scale. More often than not, most people who do customize at the same scale often end up modifying the pieces so that they can fit. With the suggestion I made of combing the Indiana Jones figure and the Henry Jones figure, which are of the same line, it would have cut down on the chance of incompatibility between parts (because both figures are of the same line). Much like we know from the T:L line, some figures heads from other lines wouldn't fit, either requiring a modification of the head or the ball socket on the T:L figure body.

The MIB suits are correct, but not only are they slightly shorter, but they also appear wider as well. But, they are good bases if you wish to use them for Alan Bradley (that is a decision up to you).

trekking95 Wrote:No need to be sorry about taking awhile, we all can be busy. Its not your fault about the Henry Jones Sr. figure, I have one and I even didn't see it right away! So what would be a good replacement for the suit from that one? And could the arms from that Indy with the gun work?

Well, if you asking me if the Bruce Wayne figure could be use with the Indy arms, I honestly cannot say because the only real way to know is to see the figure in person, see if the arms are capable. Not to mention, I just realized that the Bruce Wayne figure doesn't appear to have a ball-joint neck. But I can say the Indiana Jones body (primarily the torso and legs) is a good base for a figure with a business suit. If you could sculpt the jacket and find arms that do not have the heavy jacket sleeve appearance and you'll have your body made.

Another thing I have wondered about is how to paint and sculpt some of those figures. Since they are more rubber than plastic it makes it hard for sculpting since its cheap rubber that just breaks sometimes and hard to paint since the paint wont always stick and its hard to prime stuff that small. And when you paint the parts with joints like the arms when the paint dries it locks up the joint or flakes off when you bend them. Is there a way around any of those?

Well the painting of the joints is one thing I can help you out with. There is a three part tutorial online by a user called TheCookiinCompany that shows how she customize a figure. Granted, it's done by a girl and its for the 6-inch figure, but she shows how she paints a figure in the third part of the tutorial. But, long story short, when it comes to the joints, you'd have to paint them carefully and do it in small amounts (the only other option is to disassemble the joints themselves, but I certainly wouldn't recommend it).
Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=es86s1MDvtc
Part 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4rX-VmIGuw
Part 2.5: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJpE-Bifh4w
Part 3: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D4C-_7l_kAk

Now, I know it doesn't address the issue of rubber, I can't say for certain how sculpty would react to it. You may want to sign up with the Figure realm forums and ask the question about it.

Boba Fettuccini Wrote:They're not rubber. They are just soft plastic - not all plastic is hard. Sculpy will work fine on most figures (have had a little trouble with the kind of plastic that McFarlane toys use). I will put in that due to the nature of soft plastics, you might want to try curing any sculpy detailing you do by immersing it in boiling water for awhile, instead of traditional baking. Or better yet, get some Games Workshop 'Green Stuff' or Apoxysculpt.

I have done the boiling thing with that, just have to make sure the plastic does not warp.
So is that apoxy stuff what you used on the Quorra head?

Boba Fettuccini Wrote:Yes indeed. It can be a little trickier to work with, but it doesn't crack while curing as easily and there's no shrink.

So would you say the apoxy or the green stuff is better?

That looks great! Just too bad the MIB figures are high priced from the movie being new.
Maybe I will find a loose one sometime.
Also what do you think of that fleet trooper figure as Coulson? I am planning on doing both so I will also have to get two MIB figures.

If I got Wedge for the Tron head, 2 MIB figures, the head for old Alan and the head for Coulson at full price which would be $9-10 each it would be about $50. And if I got them new on ebay it would be even more. Thats why I hope some seller in China will sell them cheap and loose.

I found some guy in Malasyia selling the Wedge figure, but it keeps getting bid up.
But then they keep getting relisted so there will be one for cheaper someday.

They also have the figure that Boba used to make the Quorra head I have, that one is buy it now for around $7-8. I am waiting for a reply to see if they have the Fleet Trooper figure.

Also that Colonel Cracken figure is up in the $20 range on eBay so maybe he will have it too.

CB2001 Wrote:I recommend going to Wal-Mart (the last time I went, they had it there, which is where I thought about how it'd be useful as an older Alan figure and posted about it here the same day I got back). They're only $8 from what I remember. You may also want to check the local Toys'R'Us in your area. They may also have it in stock there.

I went to Walmart the other night and all they had was the Episode 1 in 3D figures.
Meijers had some but they were $10 and I don't think they had any of the ones I need.

And from my experience with TRU they will be more expensive than either, but I will look.

CB2001 Wrote:Sorry I couldn't get the info to you much sooner. But keep checking eBay, they may have it there.

No need to be sorry.

Well there are 2 Wedge figures that end soon that I am keeping an eye on.
If they go for what I think they would be under $10 incl. shipping each.

trekking95 Wrote:By the way, when I post on figure realm it has to be approved by a Mod before it is visible. Is that only for new members? Also is the PM disabled for new members? I cant find reply to message button.

I know that pictures, links and such is limited until a new person makes about 10 posts (at least I think), but I don't know about the PM being disabled. I never had that approving thing turn up to me before. I guess its something that's recently be started.