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2015 Score Of The Year
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Author:  phantomfauna [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:37 am ]
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It's close to that time of the year and thought it would be fun to do another one of these.

2015 was a unbelievable year and the decision was hard, but not really.

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I'll take some better pics and put them in the AA thread. I just wish I had worked out the deal before the Medicom preorder.
Author:  phantomfauna [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 10:38 am ]
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Yeesh...Apologies for the pic quality.
Author:  ungawa222 [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:47 pm ]
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Commissioned in 2014.
Received this week.
Overjoyed.

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Author:  wizeguy [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 12:51 pm ]
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That bat is unreal! Who painted it? Almost looks like Joe Whiteford's style but not sure with that color palate.
Author:  ultrakaiju [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:34 pm ]
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Very cool figure Mike. I am a big fan of matte paint stylings, so it is a really refreshing change to see an excellent vinyl toy figure finally get this treatment. Add to that that it is executed amazingly, and Paul's already wonderful creation is such a stunner, well I can sure see how that amounts to one superb score. A wait well worthy.

Really excellent Anraku too, lovely colours. Congratulations on landing a fantastic toy!

I can already see this is going to be a killer thread.
Author:  xSuicide Squadx [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 1:54 pm ]
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That 'Bat is insanely amazing. Kinda reminds me of a photo in those educational "Walk With Dinosaurs" books for kids. Those veiny details in the chest are a wonderful touch.
Author:  ungawa222 [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:03 pm ]
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wizeguy wrote:
That bat is unreal! Who painted it? Almost looks like Joe Whiteford's style but not sure with that color palate.


A different Joe… Dunaway! 8)

And thanks, Steve… I gotta say, after a year of laying very low, purchase-wise, opening this box was an incredible treat. I’m in LOVE. The pic above is Joe’s, and while it’s great, it does not do justice at all. I will take more pics when I can, but it will be a little-to-long while. I had Joe finish it only in matte, with the intention of masking off and glossing certain details once I got him back. Joe did gloss the tongues, but I will be handling the brain, eyes, mouth/teeth, all claws, the belly-opening and all blossoms. It will be a little while before I can complete it all to my satisfaction… I’m guessing by the end of February.

Here's Hellmock... and the 'bat's backside:

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Author:  brobles [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 2:55 pm ]
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Wow, such a nice looking bat. Patience definitely paid off.
Author:  Lixx [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:03 pm ]
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I've only bought 6 toys all year (and two of those were Bandi Legend of Bullmark toys!) Doesn't look like toys 7 and 8- Anraku mini set will make it before the end of the year so I have to go with this beauty:

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Author:  xSuicide Squadx [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 3:05 pm ]
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My score(s) of 2015 are at a stalemate, as it was impossible to choose between the two. Both were obtained from DCon at the same booth, and I couldn't be happier or feel more fortunate to have these amongst my surroundings. I'd also like to note that Secretoy's(Joe/Splurrt) Cinema Monster takes 'Toy of 2015' for me. This particular version was painted by Paul Kaiju.

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Author:  kid_miracleman [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:18 pm ]
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Assuming it is toy acquired, it would be this MVH Black Magic Witch Hunter. He was my #1 ISO as soon as I got into this hobby. From what people have told me, I figured this guy would be impossible to score. Glad I was wrong. :lol: :lol: :lol:




If it is toy released this year only, it would be the Lolgolth Gnazgoroth. He was a major reason why I started into this hobby in the first place. His design is insane, and with the right paint job it can be even crazier.

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Author:  ungawa222 [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 4:37 pm ]
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Lixx wrote:
I've only bought 6 toys all year (and two of those were Bandi Legend of Bullmark toys!) Doesn't look like toys 7 and 8- Anraku mini set will make it before the end of the year so I have to go with this beauty:

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One of those Zazahns that makes me wanna collect Zazahn... beautiful, Chris!
Author:  Vombie [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:49 pm ]
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Had a great year. With less coming in, they all counted big time. These were my favorite "no f**king way!" scores of 2015. Not just because they happened, but because I got them for waaay less than I thought I'd have to pay thanks to a couple kick-ass boardies. Thanks, guys.
Author:  side.g [ Thu Dec 17, 2015 5:59 pm ]
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I scored quite a few sweet things this year, Finish my Mini Hedoran completism got a few Unseen before Le merde blanks
but My first Custom Le Merde top them all
Author:  Lixx [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 6:55 am ]
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ungawa222 wrote:
One of those Zazahns that makes me wanna collect Zazahn... beautiful, Chris!


It's hard not to love what looks like a living christmas tree from a Tolkein novel. Even if he is supposed to be a giant mass of seaweed.It's hard to stop at just one!

Vombie wrote:
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Had a great year. With less coming in, they all counted big time. These were my favorite "no f**king way!" scores of 2015. Not just because they happened, but because I got them for waaay less than I thought I'd have to pay thanks to a couple kick-ass boardies. Thanks, guys.


Every time I see one of those Giant Kanegons I'm reminded how much I want one. I'm partial to the original GID (with more GID vinyl exposed) blue or gold versions or the latest green/black version but no matter they all look so cool. Giant toys rule! I think one would good next to the Giant M1 T-28. Great scores and yes boardies who help other boardies out in need and not for massive profit is what it's all about here! I know I've been helped in the past and it's nice to return the favor :wink:
Author:  dago [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:03 am ]
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The fact that there was only 4 of these babies available and over 100 entries I have to put this as my biggest score of the year!

Author:  itsa_mia [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 5:42 pm ]
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only with the help of an excellent boardie (thank you again!), this would definitely be my 2015 score(s) of the year :mrgreen:

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such nice toys everyone!
mike your mockbat is absolutely beautiful :D
Author:  manilagorila [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 7:34 pm ]
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Author:  badteethcomics [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:19 pm ]
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Been stoked on every toy I've been lucky enough to grab this year but something arrived today that has to be up there..

Author:  treblekicker [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 9:59 pm ]
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score of the year arrived today and has really been about 3 years in the making:


lara is pissed because i had agreed to clear out enough toys to make room for this beast before it arrived. i've got a long way to go still...
Author:  APsychoCareBear [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 10:54 pm ]
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Can't come up with any words to describe this beautifully detailed Mockbat, grats on this Mike, i envy you in the best possible way :oops:

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On my behalf, i would have to say that i have a couple of scores of the year, one of them being the Leviathan by Mr Rich Montanari Jr and the other one being Red Rub Boss Carrion by Mr Paul Kaiju :mrgreen:


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Author:  toothaction [ Fri Dec 18, 2015 11:04 pm ]
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Nice array so far, peoples!

Has anybody seen the charger for my camera battery? :(
Author:  ungawa222 [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 6:04 pm ]
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itsa_mia wrote:
only with the help of an excellent boardie (thank you again!), this would definitely be my 2015 score(s) of the year :mrgreen:

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Jason, that is an excellent snap and such a cool toy! The Punk Drunkers stuff is so well executed. The paint on this blue guy is perfect, colors and app.
APsychoCareBear wrote:
Can't come up with any words to describe this beautifully detailed Mockbat, grats on this Mike, i envy you in the best possible way :oops:

All credit is due to The One Mr. Paul Kaiju for his amazing and transcendent creation, and the Honorable Mr. Joe Dunaway for his consistently wonderful paintwork. All I did was suggest a general color palette and concept to Joe, and he did his thing, marvelously. :mrgreen:

Well, actually, that wasn't all I did. I also structurally modified the toy and installed 19 neodymium magnets of various sizes and strengths throughout Mockbat, Hellmock, and all accesories (including the three alternate tongues I cast in clear resin before sending to Joe for paint). The tongues, belly blossoms and Hellmock's head are all instantly, magnetically switchable (and they all spin like buttah... single-finger Mock-tongue twirling ftw). Mockbat's got magnets in his feet (strong ones, for hanging upside down and single-foot standing poses on metal surfaces), palms of his hands (the alternate tongues stick nicely there like tentacles coming out of stigmata), and crotch (stick a tongue there as a Mockwang? Sure, why not, thought I...). Hellmock also has 'em in the palms of his hands (he too can do the tongue-hands thing... really looks like spellcasting, when he does it), as well as a superstrong one in his base- you can put Hellmock on the bottom or top side of a non-metal shelf and stick Mockbat's feet to the other side, and they lock to each other.

Yeah... I went labor-of-love nuts on this one... then had to have about 16 months of patience.... and it's paying off big. This toy has been a serious distraction from work and life for the past week! :lol: Again, one of the most thrilling and satisfying toy experiences I've had in a long time. I can't wait 'til I can get him actually finished-finished and can share more pics... maybe even a vid that shows off all the magnetic playability action.

toothaction wrote:
Has anybody seen the charger for my camera battery? :(


Did you try calling information, David?
Author:  GoldenArmKid [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:19 pm ]
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I'll be that boring guy and just say it was the Medicom Green Goga :) Only brought 3-4 toys this year anyway.
Author:  bbb [ Sat Dec 19, 2015 7:31 pm ]
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I'm pretty sure a lot of people here would agree with you on your choice. It's exciting as hell. Word is still out on whether I'll have mine by year's end, but that might be my choice too.
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