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  1. JoeMan

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    I want to make some capes for my Uncle Steve figure.

    Does anyone know what/where you can get the thin vinyl sheets that they use in Japan?
     
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    This is a good question I would also like the answer to this
     
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    Maybe @mondocoyote would know? Could be similar to what he uses for Galaxy People Skreel wings
     
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    In the past I have cut up beach balls to make capes for my Star Wars figures, not sure if that will help.
     
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    .sorry if anyone can tell me how to delete a post I’d appreciate it.
     
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    I’m definitely curious. I LOVE learning this stuff.
     
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    They sell a lot of that type of thing on eBay. Or Craft shops and Upholstery shops. Faux Leather or PVC cloth. That doesn't answer your question but there's a myriad of that type of material available, it would probably take a bit of trial and error if you wanna match a particular type.
     
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    Bwana had some really nice capes made for one of his Suns figures (Terry King Bootlegger). Out of the bunch of vinyl capes I’ve seen, those have been my favorite!
     
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    The material or materials to choose from is rather easy to source. Trial and error comes with the thickness of the materials. Beach ball seems rather thin. But i know they make the sheets in different thickness
     
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    From my experience with quite a few 10 plus year old neo kaiju figures and also vintage, thin vinyl capes don’t stand the test of time very well at all. I would think thicker material is the way to go, whatever the material may be.
     

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