General Mecha Angel discussion thread!

"Make your own jointed thumbs - diy set" hahahaha

 

I love those pegs! I hot-glued mine into the top of the leg because they would occasionally fall out and get caught in the leg joint. In case that's helpful to anyone. They make a huge difference in posing.

 

How funny. I'm not even sure where the pegs are for my boys. Possibly in their boxes, since I couldn't figure out what they were. >.>; Not that Goldfish needs them, seeing as he's always sitting down. ^^;

Jin, though, Jin might benefit... maybe he can use Goldfish's pegs, if I feel like braving the garage to find them. >.>;

 

Argh! My Sabik is STILL on before shipping! Oh well, they just got back from a festival so maybe he'll ship in the next week or so. But, still! So impatient for him to get home!

Also, I need to add glue-gun to my list. I don't want those pegs to keep falling out and me having a panic attack all the time!

 

Here is a photo of Gable!

 

He is so beautiful I almost can't even! Everytime I see a Sabik I just know the wait and the brokeness was just totally worth it!

 

malvagitabella~ Thank you and don't worry...your wait is almost over!!!!

 

Aahhh, beautiful Gable! I could stand to see more photos of him!

 

Weee! welcome, Gable ^^

I really like this wig on him, it gives him a softish, but still manly look.

 

So handsome! Thanks for sharing your guy~

 

I plan to take some more this weekend!!! Still getting used to his enormousness!!!!

Thank you! The wig I had planned for him is still in transit, so this one will do for now...I like it as well!

Thank you!!!! ^_^

 

Ow, it`s Monday already, how`s everyone doing? how are your Mechies? XD

 

I was able to re-do my Saiph's faceup this morning =D
I'm quite surprised that I was able to do it in the 30minutes before going to work xD

I'll have pictures tonight as I am at work right now~

And except that he is still quite naked he's doing great :3

 

Oh! Suits are amazing on these big guys! (on Dollshe' too!)

I ordered a few and cannot wait to see if they fit any of my big guys xP

It would be amazing if Nara (My Saiph) had any kind of clothing that actually fitted him xD

I'd ask if anyone tried the outfits I bought, but I can't remember where I bought them... I'm simply waiting for them to get here ;;

 

Oh, show, show, please let us see the faceup and the suit

I keep on promising myself that one day I`ll make a suit for Ferrand. Or at least a set of shirt, waistcoat and pants. But there`s always something else in the way :\

Plus my dolls in general prefer casual. I don`t see him wearing the formal set for more than 5 minutes, I`d instantly mix it with other clothes

Ok, he needs a white buttondown. Definitely.

 

That's the suit I got for my boy! He has no choice but to wear a suit, it's part of his character. Unfortunately he is still "before shipping" and there is no status update on his suit. I'll just look at your boy and keep hoping he'll come to me sometime this week. Your boy looks great!

 

He looks awesome. It always amuses me how tiny other dolls are next to Mechas. ^^

Now I need to go find that one gallery thread with that small child walking along hand in hand with someone's Mecha Angel. ^___^

 

Awwww ^^ http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6179/6163770414_da28510a0f_z.jpg

Oh, you`re talking about "the doll and the girl ", that gallery is just unforgettable.

 

Those are wonderful pics! There really is a story there!

 

Love the pics... BJD's make great photogenic subjects....

 

Here's a little pic of Nara's new faceup =D



He's a guy BTW, but I have no clothing for him so he doesn't really look like one XD

 

Mine are all characters from a story I have yet to put on paper ^^
Though as dolls they are never really in character as it would be difficult to have them exactly as they are supposed to be when they change through that story xP

Nara is supposed to me some exiled king from a forest or something like that, but he only keeps the insanity as a doll :B

 

Hi! Just found this thread and couldn't resist spamming my lovely Corvi (Criss)

 

Oh, lovely indeed. He's got a bit of a proud bearing going on, doesn't he? ^^

 

Lovely Criss! Looks like he's a little miffed, about to give someone a piece of his mind.

My Sabik (Marcus) was a face I fell in love with in the marketplace a while back. I'd wanted a Sabik since they debuted, but didn't get the kick in the pants until this one showed up for sale, and I'd had just enough leftover from taxes, to get him. He is his own character. Always seems to be above the fray. Unflappable. And just that touch of a smile to let you know he does see what's going on, and finds it mildly amusing.

 

aernath~ Your boy is gorgeous!!! Congrats on getting him!!!

 

Hey guys~ I want to get a 3 piece suit for my Sabik when he gets here (So excited! cant wait for december!) do ya'll happen to know where I can find one???

 

Thanks! you wouldnt happen to know eye size and shoe size?

 

My boy is still before shipping. I may have to start rolling all over the floor soon in despair. LOL!

 

Mine hasnt been shipped yet- but he's second hand, so I dont know how long Ill be waiting. Excited/nervous. Has anyone noticed anything they dont like about the Sabik sculpt? any problems with the mould/etc?
Id like to know your opinions because Im trying to decide whether I want to wait on blushing and faceup so I can do some mods or not.

 

True. Ive noticed that depending on the angle he can either be smiling or frowning. It's endearing :3

 

Here is my Steampunk style Mecha female:

 

I'm kind of dreaming of getting a MA, but I always wondered:
How do you carry them around? :P (Are there any carrier bags big enough?)

 

I can fit my Vega in one of DollZone's larger carry bags. Soom also makes one, I believe.

 

I carry my Sabik like a military parade rifle, his head peeking at folks over my shoulder... no bag.

 

Sooms largest carrier works well. I have the earlier version in black and red, and it is one of my favourite carriers, I have no problem to put my Sabic, one other SD doll and their stands in this bag.

 

I just found out that the payment for my sabik has been received, it's shipping out Monday. It's my first doll and I'm so excited! He won't be sitting around completely nekkid when I get him but I still need to procure a few basics so that he's appropriately dressed.
Currently shopping for shoes and trying to find the WIDTH measurement for the foot. It eludes me, can anyone help?

 

Haaahaaaa! this is so to the point XDDD

Btw that space jacket is really cool. It`s from Soom, right?

Linzabeth, I have nothing but adoration for the sculpt itself, but the body is another story :P MIne stands best in boots that cover ankles and support them. And he is wearing 16 mm eyes example, so I suggest trying several sizes

As for the carrier... hehe, I sometimes carry my Ferrand in Dollzone MSD carrier, folded in half in the hip joint <.<

 

The mecha body drove me to insanity, which is a shame as I'd likely have more mechas if I got on with the body better. My Sabik is my faveorite doll and I'm rather partial to Vega and Corvi. I finally swapped my Sabik head to a Spiritdoll Proud body and am much, much happier. It's slightly big on the body sadly but I consider this a small deal compared to how much the mecha body irratated me x). Might sand his face slimmer [particuarly those jawbones] so it works better but...it's perfect as is.

Interesting that you describe your Sabik as unflappable, above the fray but with a hint of a smile, Aernath. Mine just looks most unimpressed with the world, with the occasional scowl thrown in, finished with the odd pensive look when veiwed out the corners of your eyes.

 

Dedra - lovely photo of a gorgeous man! Those 16mm look good! I think mine wears 14mm. And yes, the silver outfit is from Soom. I wasn't sure about getting it, but he assured me he would look good in it, and so he does.

Salvagore - I love how they can all be so very different, yet the same sculpt. One of my very favorite things in this hobby. On my "someday" list, is Elf Sabik. Just to see if I can flap the unflappable. An elf twin, pestering the human one... heh

 

I wasnt a big fan of the body when I first received my male Denab... but I soon figured out
the problem was the head size being to small for the body. SO I set out for a larger head.
I was offered a twigling/PatL custom head in the larger size i needed for the female
Mecha body I had. So.... I sold all my Mecha heads and kept the bodies for the custom
sized heads. The necks are so long on the Mecha bodies and the chin area is small on the head...
so the two don't go well together (imo)but i love em now! ( :

 

It's interesting that you had such trouble, Salvagore. I had my Vega standing barefoot and unsupported for a photoshoot, and he stood like a rock. I was so impressed, as a lot of my smaller dolls don't stand nearly so well. I thought for sure he'd fall, but no. Maybe it's because he's secondhand; non-default string tension.

 

As tygati observes, the MA body needs good stringing (and good strings), but as long as I remember to check his strings every now and then he really stands exceptionally well. If you are not using boots (which always helps a lot) I recommend to hotglue or use silicon plates in the ankle joint.

 

Salvagore - do you happen to have any pictures of the hybrid? I`d love to see. I`ve tried mine on Super gem and Mega gem. MG wouldn`t be half bad, if only I wasn`t used to him as a tall, skinny dude >.< the difference was unacceptably big.

aernath - thanks! Your twin idea is intriguing


Definitely some support in the ankles is in order. I don`t like kips, as they seem too thick to me, but a thin layer of hot glue is perfect.

 

Aernath- Oh yes it's infinatly amazing how many different looks people get to work with a single sculpt! The Sabik one is so very versitile on top of all that, I think. The idea of contrasting twins would be amazing to see executed!

Dedra- I'll take photos of the hybrid soon(tm)- it's by no means perfect proportion wise, as said. Wigs go some way to helping to hide that though. The resin does match very closely, it could be blushed the body slightly pinker/warmer if I really felt the need to but it's the sort of colour difference you'd have to look for. I've had my Sabik three years now though so I have no idea how well Spiritdoll matches newer soom NS batches.

As to the body itself it was more a combination of niggleing annoyances for me. The posing was annoying me, even with boots+hot glue, but that alone wouldn't have been enough to get me to change bodies. Clotheing+proportion next to my other dolls did it in for me. The mecha body itself is very lovely looking, all willowy limbed and fine muscles. Such eyecandy whenever browsing this thread or people's galleries! Even if I am terrible about leaving comments in them, normally. >.< It's just a shame there's so many less male mechas who are not Sabik, as they are equally full of potential.

 

My Vega female can stand in high heels outside on the dirt driveway in a semi windy day...
The body was re-strung by the previous owner. SO, I received her already able to stand like a rock.
My hybrid can also stand in the same heels.

 

So, the key is to buy them secondhand then! *laugh* Or just remember to adjust string tension after arrival. Come to think of it, Soom sends their SuperGems in need of restringing as well.

I wonder what size elastic Mecha Angels need for proper tension.. 4mm? 5mm?

 

These look great! I have a question though. Where did you get the high heeled bare feet? I know that they make the molded heeled feet for the Mecha Angel girls. I wanted some really nice arched feet for my Deneb that I'm getting so that she can wear a lot of different styles.

 

i guess from Soom..They came with both my females. I think i have an extra set... i will check for you.