Making Custom Galaxy Rangers Figures - Revision history

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	Once I was already clear about what figure my Niko was<ref>Niko: ~~Kimberly~~ Power Rangers #~~671~~</ref>, I started working with her.It was not very complicated although it was laborious: it was the first Funko figure that I was going to modify.The small details and how to do them was like starting to assemble a puzzle: ''Where do I start and how do I do it?''<br><br>		Once I was already clear about what figure my Niko was<ref>Niko: Trini Power Rangers #674</ref>, I started working with her.It was not very complicated although it was laborious: it was the first Funko figure that I was going to modify.The small details and how to do them was like starting to assemble a puzzle: ''Where do I start and how do I do it?''<br><br>

	Once I had finished my Niko and saw the result, which I loved, I inquired about whether there were other figures of the same series that could help me to form my team. }}		Once I had finished my Niko and saw the result, which I loved, I inquired about whether there were other figures of the same series that could help me to form my team. }}

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RabbiBob at 15:37, 24 November 2019

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	<br><br>Result: the head restraints were broken and also were not equal. This was a big problem that I would have to solve in the end, yes or yes.		<br><br>Result: the head restraints were broken and also were not equal. This was a big problem that I would have to solve in the end, yes or yes.
	<br><br>The normal thing would have been to immerse the figure in very hot water for a few minutes to easily detach the moving body parts. But in my first "prototype" of Niko, which I tried to do "all right" ... when trying to detach the arm to paint it with the airbrush, I broke the clamping piece (obviously because I did not do it well or because I had little time in hot water).		<br><br>The normal thing would have been to immerse the figure in very hot water for a few minutes to easily detach the moving body parts. But in my first "prototype" of Niko, which I tried to do "all right" ... when trying to detach the arm to paint it with the airbrush, I broke the clamping piece (obviously because I did not do it well or because I had little time in hot water).
	<br><br>So I didn't try to do it at such a professional level: I didn't want to disassemble the limbs and paint them with an airbrush that I bought: I was afraid to break a piece, or not be able to fit them later; and also the airbrush did not help me because the painting, which is specific for modeling work ... that is, it is good for this type of work, it slipped; It slipped well because of the type of plastic material the figure was made of, or because I did it correctly.		<br><br>So I didn't try to do it at such a professional level: I didn't want to disassemble the limbs and paint them with an airbrush that I bought: I was afraid to break a piece, or not be able to fit them later; and also the airbrush did not help me because the painting, which is specific for modeling work ... that is, it is good for this type of work, it slipped; It slipped well because of the type of plastic material the figure was made of, or because I did not do it correctly.
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	So, I did everything at the user level, basic and primitive, or as I like to call him: ''HANDCRAFTED''!		So, I did everything at the user level, basic and primitive, or as I like to call him: ''HANDCRAFTED''!

RabbiBob at 12:55, 24 November 2019

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	<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>		<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures! If you have your own custom figures that you would like us to showcase, contact us by [[User:RabbiBob#Contact_Info\|email]] or on [https://twitter.com/betamountain Twitter]!</center><br>

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RabbiBob at 12:53, 24 November 2019

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	<center><big>by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2]</center>		<center><big>by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2]</big></center>
			<center>Originally posted November 24, 2019</center>
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	<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>		<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>
	~~<center>Originally posted November 24, 2019</center>~~


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RabbiBob at 12:53, 24 November 2019

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	<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>		<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>
			<center>Originally posted November 24, 2019</center>

RabbiBob at 12:52, 24 November 2019

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	<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but two different full custom lineups of figures!</center><br>		<center>''Note: This article was originally written by [https://twitter.com/Marienro2 @Marienro2], in spanish, for BetaMountain.org's 20th anniversary. With the popularity of customizing toys still on the rise, it seemed fitting to showcase a couple of fan-made Galaxy Ranger creations and below Marienro2 shows some of the work she went through in creating not one, but <u>two different full custom lineups</u> of figures!</center><br>

RabbiBob at 12:51, 24 November 2019

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	<br><br>I also had to put it on the back and inside of the head because that figure did not have much volume of hair and the hair was very separate from the body. When painting it after red ... it is almost not appreciated.}}		<br><br>I also had to put it on the back and inside of the head because that figure did not have much volume of hair and the hair was very separate from the body. When painting it after red ... it is almost not appreciated.}}

	{{EpGuideRight\|Marienro2-Custom-FP-7.jpg\|It seems incredible that they did not market the entire team and forgot about the “girl-ranger”. I completed the team with Niko thanks to a figure ~~BlackWidow~~ from Marvel Select.		{{EpGuideRight\|Marienro2-Custom-FP-7.jpg\|It seems incredible that they did not market the entire team and forgot about the “girl-ranger”. I completed the team with Niko thanks to a figure Black Widow from Marvel Select.
	<br><br>My internet search was immediately successful: I found it too easy and it was also sold here in Spain. I say this because to find and locate that "base" figure of Niko to complete the Rangers team (I do not mean Funko-Pop<ref>''Funko'' and ''Pop!'' are registered trademarks of [https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/funko-llc-1168174/ Funko], LLC.</ref>) I had many problems: that figure was not marketed in all countries and some sellers do not perform the Shipping to Spain, or shipping costs were very expensive, or the seller did not give me confidence when making the payment.}}		<br><br>My internet search was immediately successful: I found it too easy and it was also sold here in Spain. I say this because to find and locate that "base" figure of Niko to complete the Rangers team (I do not mean Funko-Pop<ref>''Funko'' and ''Pop!'' are registered trademarks of [https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/funko-llc-1168174/ Funko], LLC.</ref>) I had many problems: that figure was not marketed in all countries and some sellers do not perform the Shipping to Spain, or shipping costs were very expensive, or the seller did not give me confidence when making the payment.}}

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	Zachery had to have a serene but calm countenance. Firm but friendly. His gaze was the key.<br><br>		Zachery had to have a serene but calm countenance. Firm but friendly. His gaze was the key.<br><br>
	I already had 3 of the 4 figures to make my Rangers. In the end, these 3 figures I bought online and they are American! Through ~~Ebay~~, I found an American seller who had them on offer ( I bought 3 and paid 2) and also with free shipping. Incredible! You have to be patient and spend some time looking for some opportunity ...<br><br>		I already had 3 of the 4 figures to make my Rangers. In the end, these 3 figures I bought online and they are American! Through eBay, I found an American seller who had them on offer ( I bought 3 and paid 2) and also with free shipping. Incredible! You have to be patient and spend some time looking for some opportunity ...<br><br>
	The problem arose with Goose, since although there are more figures of the Power Rangers, none adapted to what I wanted for him.}}		The problem arose with Goose, since although there are more figures of the Power Rangers, none adapted to what I wanted for him.}}

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	{{EpGuideRight\|Marienro2-Custom-FP-7.jpg\|It seems incredible that they did not market the entire team and forgot about the “girl-ranger”. I completed the team with Niko thanks to a figure BlackWidow from Marvel Select.		{{EpGuideRight\|Marienro2-Custom-FP-7.jpg\|It seems incredible that they did not market the entire team and forgot about the “girl-ranger”. I completed the team with Niko thanks to a figure BlackWidow from Marvel Select.
	<br><br>My internet search was immediately successful: I found it too easy and it was also sold here in Spain. I say this because to find and locate that "base" figure of Niko to complete the Rangers team (I do not mean funko-~~pop~~) I had many problems: that figure was not marketed in all countries and some sellers do not perform the Shipping to Spain, or shipping costs were very expensive, or the seller did not give me confidence when making the payment.}}		<br><br>My internet search was immediately successful: I found it too easy and it was also sold here in Spain. I say this because to find and locate that "base" figure of Niko to complete the Rangers team (I do not mean Funko-Pop<ref>''Funko'' and ''Pop!'' are registered trademarks of [https://trademarks.justia.com/owners/funko-llc-1168174/ Funko], LLC.</ref>) I had many problems: that figure was not marketed in all countries and some sellers do not perform the Shipping to Spain, or shipping costs were very expensive, or the seller did not give me confidence when making the payment.}}

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	Once I was already clear about what figure my Niko was, I started working with her.It was not very complicated although it was laborious: it was the first Funko figure that I was going to modify.The small details and how to do them was like starting to assemble a puzzle: ''Where do I start and how do I do it?''<br><br>		Once I was already clear about what figure my Niko was<ref>Niko: Kimberly Power Rangers #671</ref>, I started working with her.It was not very complicated although it was laborious: it was the first Funko figure that I was going to modify.The small details and how to do them was like starting to assemble a puzzle: ''Where do I start and how do I do it?''<br><br>

	Once I had finished my Niko and saw the result, which I loved, I inquired about whether there were other figures of the same series that could help me to form my team. }}		Once I had finished my Niko and saw the result, which I loved, I inquired about whether there were other figures of the same series that could help me to form my team. }}

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	I found Doc's future figure, though without a mustache, and Zach's figure. They were from the same series: The Power Rangers. They were fit for transformation. With Doc I didn't have much to choose from: black complexion and nice print, so I had to settle for the little I found.}}		I found Doc's<ref>Doc: Zack Power Rangers #672</ref> future figure, though without a mustache, and Zach's figure<ref>Zach: Jason Power Rangers #670</ref>. They were from the same series: The Power Rangers. They were fit for transformation. With Doc I didn't have much to choose from: black complexion and nice print, so I had to settle for the little I found.}}

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	Goose had to convey "face of few friends" and he should be "the rebel" of the group. Angry eyebrows and a toupee with a tuft of fallen hair solved the problem. First I found this figure without a lock of hair and gave it as good for me, but when I kept looking, I found the same figure but with that lock of hair that reminded me that Goose had in some episode of the series. The base figure of Goose was "Deadpool Parody-Cable".		Goose had to convey "face of few friends" and he should be "the rebel" of the group. Angry eyebrows and a toupee with a tuft of fallen hair solved the problem. First I found this figure without a lock of hair and gave it as good for me, but when I kept looking, I found the same figure but with that lock of hair that reminded me that Goose had in some episode of the series. The base figure of Goose was "Deadpool Parody-Cable"<ref>Goose: Deadpool Parody-Cable Marvel #314</ref>.
	<br><br>This Funko-Pop did take me a long time to find and locate a "fit" seller. In the end, this figure came to Spain from Turkey.		<br><br>This Funko-Pop did take me a long time to find and locate a "fit" seller. In the end, this figure came to Spain from Turkey.
	<br><br>But my future Goose did not belong to the same series as the other 3, and his body was not valid: this body had many accessories that I had to cut, trim, sand and remove with a saw, a cutter, a nail file .. .; and still, you can appreciate the brands since I was afraid of breaking it and not being able to fix it (but so ... they give it character, don't it?).		<br><br>But my future Goose did not belong to the same series as the other 3, and his body was not valid: this body had many accessories that I had to cut, trim, sand and remove with a saw, a cutter, a nail file .. .; and still, you can appreciate the brands since I was afraid of breaking it and not being able to fix it (but so ... they give it character, don't it?).
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	This different body would be for the captain, as a distinctive act from others. So I had to separate the heads of the bodies of the figures of Zach and Goose to exchange them. Since they were rubber and not hard plastic like the rest of the body, I did not immerse them in hot water thinking it would be easy to separate.		This different body would be for the captain, as a distinctive act from others<ref>Note: swap heads between #314 and #670</ref>. So I had to separate the heads of the bodies of the figures of Zach and Goose to exchange them. Since they were rubber and not hard plastic like the rest of the body, I did not immerse them in hot water thinking it would be easy to separate.
	<br><br>Result: the head restraints were broken and also were not equal. This was a big problem that I would have to solve in the end, yes or yes.		<br><br>Result: the head restraints were broken and also were not equal. This was a big problem that I would have to solve in the end, yes or yes.
	<br><br>The normal thing would have been to immerse the figure in very hot water for a few minutes to easily detach the moving body parts. But in my first "prototype" of Niko, which I tried to do "all right" ... when trying to detach the arm to paint it with the airbrush, I broke the clamping piece (obviously because I did not do it well or because I had little time in hot water).		<br><br>The normal thing would have been to immerse the figure in very hot water for a few minutes to easily detach the moving body parts. But in my first "prototype" of Niko, which I tried to do "all right" ... when trying to detach the arm to paint it with the airbrush, I broke the clamping piece (obviously because I did not do it well or because I had little time in hot water).