Gears of War haul w/photos

[OCELOT]

Got these yesterday. They look great. They are also solid, heavy figures. But they suffer from some awkward articulation. They were $12 each after my discount.

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8288.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8289.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8290.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8293.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8294.jpg

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/hlpr_mnke/_DSC8296.jpg

[geminijoe28]

love the detail on these bad boys!!!

sweet haul!

[homunculus]

Badass figures, and really excellent pics. I mean...they are yours, right? They look like promo shots- and I mean that in a complementary sense.

[OCELOT]

Thank you. They are my shots.

Here's a quick snap of the setup:

http://img134.imageshack.us/img134/5541/dsc8297sl8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[homunculus]

Well, they're great shots, then.

Cole Train is so badass. I wish he could hold his rifle properly.

[Addicted 2 Collecting]

nice haul, the sniper & drone are short packed.

[von]

very cool pics. yeah those badasses are heavy!

[Speir]

Awesome shots...and thanks for posting your set-up. Never thought about using a mirror to reflect the light....

[burngwngs]

gotta have 'em all man

[crowinghorse]

great figures - in fact, some of the only figures this year that I really "must have." The size is good and I really can't wait for series 2 and Dom to come out -

Also, the 12" Marcus will be a "must have" too! Both versions!

[OCELOT]

Awesome shots...and thanks for posting your set-up. Never thought about using a mirror to reflect the light....


You're welcome. I always get people asking for the setup so I took a pic since I still had it up. Normally it would be in my room on a small table instead of the kitchen table. But it's not a mirror. It's a silver/gold reflector resting on a mini tripod.

[Spawnomite]

Dynomite Haul dude.

You always take awesome pics too.

[Speir]

You're welcome. I always get people asking for the setup so I took a pic since I still had it up. Normally it would be in my room on a small table instead of the kitchen table. But it's not a mirror. It's a silver/gold reflector resting on a mini tripod.

Gotcha...is that something specifically designed for photography? And where could I purchase one?

I'm a true novice in every sense of the word...but here's my set-up and a couple of Gears shots I took....

http://www.pbase.com/espeiriv/image/88397333/large.jpg


http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2237/2506872761_0cff0fd9e1_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3077/2507719012_4085eec684_b.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3167/2506837467_3c715f86dc_b.jpg


I love seeing other people's set-ups to see what I can do to improve...thanks again.

[OCELOT]

It is made for photography. It's a collapsible 2-sided reflector. Cost about $30 give or take. You'll have to get it from a photo store such as ritz camera.

[Parler]

Dyno-tastic-riffic-mite haul! I can't wait to find Marcus.

[Speir]

It is made for photography. It's a collapsible 2-sided reflector. Cost about $30 give or take. You'll have to get it from a photo store such as ritz camera.

Thanks man - I'll look into that.

[BloodPig]

My set won't arrive till next week. :(
Damn good looking figures too, can't wait to get em.

BTW really nice pictures Speir.

[Summoned From Hell]

Excelent pictures, the COG figures look really cool, but I do have a problem with the locust ones, I don't know why they put so much red spots on them.

[Marauderspawn]

Nice pics. Just received my set yesterday, but I have not opened them. From what I can see they all look very cool. I may or may not open them.

[D2eux]

pretty sick

[Bulldozer36]

great figures - in fact, some of the only figures this year that I really "must have." The size is good and I really can't wait for series 2 and Dom to come out -

Also, the 12" Marcus will be a "must have" too! Both versions!

Wait, there's gonna be two versions of a 12" Marcus? Do you have any pics?

[Lord Magneto]

great photos man... im very very jealous

[Jarek]

Sweet ass! Just got mine today as well :D

[Y2Pred]

Nice pic.

I can't wait for NECA Gears Of War 7" Figures - Boxed Set.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/in/large/NEC10833.jpg

[DarkRaven]

Kudos to both you guys for great photo skillz.

[Viking Spawn]

You guys are great photographers! :) Nicely done!

[Stygian]

The big turn off for me with these was (as you mentioned initially) the wonky articulation. I just don't get how NECA can turn out something as great as TMNT and then lesser articulation for this line. That being said, whatever these figures lack in articulation they more than make up for in look and accuracy. Great job, NECA!!

[OCELOT]

I think I can overlook the articulation because at least it's pretty well hidden.

[Bender]

Nice pic.

I can't wait for NECA Gears Of War 7" Figures - Boxed Set.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/images/products/in/large/NEC10833.jpg


when is that gonna be released?

[BloodPig]

Too bad the exploding Grub head isn't included in the box set. I'll still get it though, *ahem* Hammer of Dawn anyone! :)

BTW, info from BBTS.com:
The set includes...
* Marcus Fenix
* Augustus "The Cole Train" Cole
* Locust Drone
* Locust Sniper
The set also includes a variety of weapons and accessories, including...
* one Hammerburst weapon
* one Longshot sniper rifle
* two Boltok pistols
* two Lancer Assault rifles
* two COG Snub Pistols
* the Hammer of Dawn hand-held laser designator
* one helmeted Locust headsculpt with removable face plates
* one unhelmeted Locust headsculpt

[Coldbirth]

I really like the look of these figures. I wonder about the articulation in the legs - is there enough for them to even change their pose? Can they crouch at all?

[Y2Pred]

when is that gonna be released?

Somewhere around June.

Too bad the exploding Grub head isn't included in the box set. I'll still get it though, *ahem* Hammer of Dawn anyone!

BTW, info from BBTS.com:
The set includes...
* Marcus Fenix
* Augustus "The Cole Train" Cole
* Locust Drone
* Locust Sniper
The set also includes a variety of weapons and accessories, including...
* one Hammerburst weapon
* one Longshot sniper rifle
* two Boltok pistols
* two Lancer Assault rifles
* two COG Snub Pistols
* the Hammer of Dawn hand-held laser designator
* one helmeted Locust headsculpt with removable face plates
* one unhelmeted Locust headsculpt

Grrr I see a pic of a head exploding Locust. I think it's not coming with the set. That's just their false advertisement. I don't know. I'll Email them and find out if the exploding Grub head is included with the set.

[xxspawn76xx]

Somewhere around June.



Grrr I see a pic of a head exploding Locust. I think it's not coming with the set. That's just their false advertisement. I don't know. I'll Email them and find out if the exploding Grub head is included with the set.

um, where do you see this pic of a head exploding locust? its definitely not with the set, but i am pretty sure it will be available in some manner.

[Y2Pred]

um, where do you see this pic of a head exploding locust? its definitely not with the set, but i am pretty sure it will be available in some manner.

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http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC10833&mode=retail&picture=aux1

[OCELOT]

The exploding head should have been a provided alternate head.

[SoulRedeemer]

Nice haul.

And excellent photography! (that's for Speir and Ocelot.)

[xxspawn76xx]

Ahhhh ok, I thought you meant on the pic above. Yup, false advertising and I let them know about it. Thanks for pointing it out. That exploding head is sweet.

[ragingdemon]

They haven't decided how they're going to release the exploding head yet.