1/6 Hot Toys - MMS 262 - Star Wars Episode IV - 1/6th scale Chewbacca Collectible Figure

Gipetto0812 · Dec 7, 2022

TheFiend said:
Thanks. I feel like I've heard this before. Maybe in the 89 Batman thread.

I've seen GeeWhiz's stuff. I know they'll do things to order but have they made Chewys bandolier before?

I'll have to check out Old Traveler Workshop though.

Thanks

Yes they have. But you need to send them yours which is an added cost I’m not fond of.

Not sure if Old Travelers workshop makes you send yours to him though. He also makes replacements for Han’s pants belt that I’ve thought about getting as well even though mine hasn’t flaked yet, feels like it’s almost a matter of time.

TheFiend · Dec 9, 2022

Gipetto0812 said:
Yes they have. But you need to send them yours which is an added cost I’m not fond of.

Not sure if Old Travelers workshop makes you send yours to him though. He also makes replacements for Han’s pants belt that I’ve thought about getting as well even though mine hasn’t flaked yet, feels like it’s almost a matter of time.

Hm. Now, why do you need to send them your own bandolier? Is it just to have an example to work from? If that was the reason you'd think they would just keep the blueprints from their previous constructions of the item.

Gipetto0812 · Dec 9, 2022

TheFiend said:
Hm. Now, why do you need to send them your own bandolier? Is it just to have an example to work from? If that was the reason you'd think they would just keep the blueprints from their previous constructions of the item.

That's what I always think as well but anytime I've GeeWhiz about doing "leather conversions" they mention you need to send them yours to keep it as close to the original as possible and fits correctly yet they have other stuff like they're Indy jackets that they make on demand without you needing to send them any previous version. But like you said, they should have the templates from previous works already so doesn't really make much sense to me either. Just how they operate I guess :dunno

TheFiend · Dec 13, 2022

Is there any real difference between these two 303 sprays? Which one do you guys use?

https://www.amazon.com/303-30382-Pr...la-755955906432&ref=&adgrpid=61116063494&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/303-Protecta...ocphy=9051943&hvtargid=pla-562473156891&psc=1

choombaz · Dec 13, 2022

TheFiend said:
Is there any real difference between these two 303 sprays? Which one do you guys use?

https://www.amazon.com/303-30382-Pr...la-755955906432&ref=&adgrpid=61116063494&th=1

https://www.amazon.com/303-Protecta...ocphy=9051943&hvtargid=pla-562473156891&psc=1

Pretty sure there are the exact same thing but the blue one, which I have, is a slightly bigger bottle. Made by the same company.

ObiGlennKenobi · Jan 1, 2023

TheFiend · Jan 23, 2023

choombaz said:
Pretty sure there are the exact same thing but the blue one, which I have, is a slightly bigger bottle. Made by the same company.

One more question on these. It the finish gloss or matte?

MyenShi · Jan 23, 2023

TheFiend said:
One more question on these. It the finish gloss or matte?

As choombaz said they’re the same.

303 also comes in a small spritz bottle which is not the best value but easier to handle for figures. You really don’t need a lot.

They’re sold as wipes as well.

It leaves a matte finish. Water based dressings tend to leave a matte/satin new material like finish. It’s solvent based ones that are very shiny but also oily and greasy and wouldn’t be good for figures.

MyenShi · Jan 23, 2023

TheFiend said:
Hm. Now, why do you need to send them your own bandolier? Is it just to have an example to work from? If that was the reason you'd think they would just keep the blueprints from their previous constructions of the item.

Gipetto0812 said:
That's what I always think as well but anytime I've GeeWhiz about doing "leather conversions" they mention you need to send them yours to keep it as close to the original as possible and fits correctly yet they have other stuff like they're Indy jackets that they make on demand without you needing to send them any previous version. But like you said, they should have the templates from previous works already so doesn't really make much sense to me either. Just how they operate I guess

For this, he needs the original because he transfers the hard parts from the Hot Toys bandolier to the new one.

Gipetto0812 · Jan 23, 2023

MyenShi said:
For this, he needs the original because he transfers the hard parts from the Hot Toys bandolier to the new one.

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Yea that's Old Traveler's workshop I believe. He does fantastic work and it's more cost effective since I believe he's in Mexico so not as far to send unlike GeeWhiz who's in Singapore if I'm no mistaken.

EDIT: not as far to send if you’re in the US. Might be different for those outside of the US.

MyenShi · Jan 23, 2023

Gipetto0812 said:
Yea that's Old Traveler's workshop I believe. He does fantastic work and it's more cost effective since I believe he's in Mexico so not as far to send unlike GeeWhiz who's in Singapore if I'm no mistaken.

Yep, Old Traveler. He seems to do excellent work.

GeeWhiz does great work as well but they seem very expensive in general.

Gipetto0812 · Jan 23, 2023

MyenShi said:
Yep, Old Traveler. He seems to do excellent work.

GeeWhiz does great work as well but they seem very expensive in general.

For sure. I think GeeWhiz upped their pricing once they started doing the tailoring for BCS figures.

asgardianboy · Jan 24, 2023

Gipetto0812 said:
For sure. I think GeeWhiz upped their pricing once they started doing the tailoring for BCS figures.

BCS?
Thx

ArtDamage · Jan 24, 2023

asgardianboy said:
BCS?
Thx

Big chief studios. I believe geewhiz did the tailoring for stuff like their bond prototypes.

Gipetto0812 · Jan 24, 2023

asgardianboy said:
BCS?
Thx

Big Chief Studios as @ArtDamage mentioned. GeeWhiz has been doing the prototype clothing for their Bond and Dr Who figures for a while as well as the recent Peaky Blinders figures. BCS doesn’t have the Bond license any longer though.

asgardianboy · Jan 25, 2023

Thanks to all for the info!
OK. Nice to know.

FlyAndFight · Aug 25, 2023

I have the ANH Han & Chewie boxed set but have been wanting another Chewie to display with my "Solo" film Han and finally was able to acquire this one for a decent price. I can still use yet another Chewie to display with either the SS Boushh Leia or with the soon to be released Bespin Han... :wink1: