2011年9月29日星期四

Not all the soldier figures can be appreciated


Solider figures are not only in 1/6 scale, and they also have some other basic types such as 1/18 scale and 1/24 scale. 1/6 scale soldier figures can be so popular is mainly because of the optimal fidelity. In the modern society that almost all things can be manufactured by machine, more than 90% of its production process is needed to be done by hand, which directly determined its low volume production. 

Besides, some factories often release some limited edition products, which tantalize most collectors. It is certainly that not all the soldier figures can be appreciated, and only those classical and typical soldier figures have great appreciation space in the market. It is also the reason that why some certain collections are snatched up once released. So it is not excessive to treat these small soldier figures as excellent collectibles no matter in enjoyment or value-added potential.

2011年9月21日星期三

How to deal with your old clothes


All of us have so many old clothes at home, which always occupy much space, and we also need to spend time to tidy up the room. Today I will introduce what I do with my old clothes, wooden toys and other waste products. There’s a real move back to DIY, and I have learned to DIY 1/6 scale apparel and some simple accessories for my action figures with old clothes and waste paper. Because most of the soldier figures and war action figures need to be handled specially to have an old feeling, and old clothing and waste paper happen to have the sense that we need.


1, Get all the specific measurements including shoulder-shoulder, waist, hips and length and so on.
2, Have a general idea about what style you can make for your action figures. It should be as simple as possible because complicated styles may damage its articulation.
3, Prepare a pair of small scissors to cut the cloth into pieces as you designed.
4, Sew up the cut lines and make them to be well-made clothing. Personally speaking, I prefer to make dresses because it is much easier.
5, Use paint or color pen to color it.
6, At last, try to put on new clothing for your action figures gently. You can also make a hat, belt and some other match accessories with the left cloth pieces or waste paper.