I found a CHEAP, GREAT source for custom fodder!

[superflytnt]

Guys and Gals of the Kitbashing world:

I found something quite interesting I thought you'd be excited about, so I had to share!

There is a line of older Star Wars toys dubbed "Action Fleet" and the scale of the ships are PERFECT for Attacktix. These are roughly the same sizes as the Gunship is, and they're quite rugged. You can get them on Ebay (Look up "Star Wars Action Fleet") for 10$ a pop, and they are a plastic that's conducive to painting with both acrylic and enamel. Further, the weapons are roughly the same size as 'Tix, so it may be possible to drill and replace them with discarded launchers.

A great resource to find these is the Star Wars Cargo Bay. Google ("Star Wars Cargo Bay") to find it.

Cheers!

[bobbobbob]

Cool.

[YodaBreaker]

For the curious, this is the Cargo Bay of which superflytnt speaks I'm glad to know that there's something that seems scaled properly - great find!

[dvandom]

On a related note (cheap custom fodder), it looks like the upcoming Legion of Super-Heroes Happy Meal toys will be roughly Attacktix size.

---Dave

[superflytnt]

I've not seen them...link?

[ionicdesign]

Not sure there are any pictures out yet, but this is to promote a 4-episode DVD that is coming out soon, looks like late August.

More information here: www.tvshowsondvd.com/newsitem.cfm?NewsID=7245

[YodaBreaker]

Here's a summary of the upcoming toys, with pics.

[xanatos]

Yay, small ships that can be easily made into megas! Nice find. Problem is, I can't make Mega customs very well, and I always think I am going to screw it up, and then 10 bucks down the drain. SO yeah. But still this is good if I see some cheap Megas. Or I could try to fit it on a 10 pt base.

[Pac-Man]

that's awesome!!!

[superflytnt]

Xan - these ships are actually about the same scale (just a HAIR smaller) than the republic gunship, and there's virtually every vehicle in Star Wars in the line. They are great for customs in my view. Once someone sends me some (hint hint - you know who I'm talking about.....M) in trade I will post some photos.

[ionicdesign]

I could post some in the meantime...(they'll be there soon Pete)

[Radar]

Anybody thought of using the mario brother figures at Blockbuster?

[brendonginn]

My Dad and I thought we could make these into customs but never bought them

I don't play Attacktix much anymore but my Dad still makes customs

[Radar]

The more I look, there are a ton of these things. I might take a stab at making some. Feel free to join me anyone.

cgi.ebay.com/Super-Mario-Bros-Wii-Yoshi-Koopa-13pcs-Figure-Set_W0QQitemZ190526553349QQcategoryZ158664QQcmdZViewItem

[Radar]

I bought some to make some customs, not sure when I will actually get around to do it. There is a new set of figures in the same scale coming out.



www.walmart.com/ip/Super-Mario-Series-2-Mini-Figure-6-Pack-Complete-Set/16570685?findingMethod=rr

But if you want to try one on a budget, try to get a "Mario Keychain" on eBay, I've gotten some for a buck including shipping.

For those interested, the third series of figures including Fire Mario and Dixie Kong became available,

cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Super-Mario-figure-1-set-6-D-Dixie-Kong-Yoshi-Toad-/320699756693?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item4aab31f095