Milano

Milano.

Opened Star-Lord's ship last weekend was able to take a few shots. The ship fits the 3 inches figures also by Hasbro. This comes with Peter Quill figure, working lights and sounds. 

Off for another adventure.

3 figures can fit into the ship. Pretty easy to assemble but, kinda struggled with the stickers Ha! 

Keep the motor runnin'

For these shots, I used string to hold the Milano then later deleted it in CS. Then added smoke effects and lens flare. :)

The Ladies of Etheria (Part 1)

Finally decided to open some of my Princess of Power figures and boy they're awesome! So, I took them for a little spin. :)

I just downloaded some background and used a base I previously made. I used string for flight scenes and even in some 'vanilla' scenes since I find the figures really difficult to stand/pose. Take for instance Entrapta. Her hair is too heavy to achieve the post below, so, I tied her hair to a string then removed it afterwards using CS.

Let's trash this place, girls! Scorpia, Entrapta and Catra,

Octavia cometh.

Oh deary-my, let's tell the others! Madam Razz and Broom

Move! Glimmer and Storm Troopers.

I will cut you, Flutterina! Flutterina and Catra.

This is just the first part of the POP series and I can't wait or the next weekend to take photos of Sweet Bee, Light Hope and the rest of the gang. :)

Bonus:

Here's to show you how I achieved the final look on one of the images above:
1. I removed the glare (lower right of the raw file) by cropping the picture.
2. There are different ways to delete the (a) string and (b) glare (Flutterina's wings and sword), but, I'm comfortable using the CLONE tool in CS.
3. I have to make the base blend with the background so I used Change Color in CS to make it brownish. 
4. Then I added a black filter to desaturate the color making it more dramatic.

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The Dark Knight Rises (PlayArts Kai)

The Dark Knight Rises by Play Arts

Similar with last year, and a year before that, I startd my year with a Batman toy shoots. Ha! This year is no different, and I decided to do some scenes from The Dark Knight Rises using the ultra sleek and fully articulated Play Arts Kai. 

For the first 2 shots, I used an LCD screen and a chimney that I have also used before. Using Photoshop, I desaturated and added photo filter to add drama. 

I said no guns, Selina. 

Now for the following images, I've created Bane's lair from scratch using sticks, chicken wire, illustration board, foam board, spray and acrylic paints. Will show you the behind-the-scene and making of the diorama soon. 

Sorry...

Let us not stand on ceremony, Mr. Wayne!

Shameless Plug:
 I joined a local toy photo contest and the last image is my entry. One of the categories is the most number of likes. Would really, really, really appreciate if you can check my entry and hit like. Here's the direct link Click Here 

Also, I'm supporting 2 good friends and fellow toy photography addicts, Ryan and Lionel. Hope you can also like their amazing entries. Here's the direct link for Ryan's entry: Click Here 

And here's the link for Lionel: Click Here

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Funko Pop! Invades Manila

Funko Pop! invaded the Metro in November 28-30 at the event center of Resort's World. The event featured massive Funko Pop collection from various local collectors, selling and the official launch of Dancing Groot. The event also featured Customized Funko Pop! and Toy Photography contests.

Here are some of the images I took during the event:





Some of the local Funko Pop shared their collection that made us drool :)

 

 

 

Artworks of characters design...I so wanna take home Batman, Hordak and cute Harley. Ha!

Biggest Funko Pop! sellers like Big Boys Store, Kramer Toy Warden and Filba's joined the event.

Here are some of the images of the Funko Pop! Toy customization entries:

The crowd drew to this life-size Maleficent  for photo-ops. 


And finally, my entry in the toy photo contest that won 3rd place. Rick Grimes. :)

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75 Years of Batman

Batman is celebrating his 75th birthday this year and fans all over the world are treated with events showcasing the caped crusader's history throughout the years.
A group of toy collectors from the South of the Metro got invited to exhibit their Batman figures and vehicles at SM BF, Paranaque in October 24-31, 2014. 

The many faces of Batsie. One side of the mini theater.

Fans were also treated to a special screening of Batman's various vehicles from 66 up to The Bat.

The event would not be complete without showcasing some Batman action figures and some of Gotham City's key characters. I also got to display some of my action figures and vehicles together with my fellow toy collectors from the south of the Metro -- Jeffrey Velasquez and sons, Raffy Panganiban, Karsen Bob Teh, PJ Arcellana, JC Rivera and Liam Caballes.

Truly a great year for Batman fans, not only we're being bombarded with tons of collectibles but also, we get to celebrate Batman's history and introduce him to the new generation of Batman fans. Cheers, Batman! And please watch your back. :)