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SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 08:51 PM
Voila.

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORboxclosed.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORboxopened.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORplatecloseup.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORDarthRevan.jpg

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORDarthMalak.jpg

SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 08:52 PM
http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b37/SpaceGhost2K/Faceplate%20Customs/KOTORGiftSet-Everything.jpg

Comes with everything you see here. Batteries not included.

I used my two loose figures for the pictures, but the figures that come with the set are the two sealed figures in the last pic. The figures are damn near impossible to find anywhere but eBay. It also comes with the custom box with elastic straps for securing the plate and figures, and of course the custom plate, and finally, a sealed copy of the 360-backwards compatible Star Wars - Knights of the Old Republic game.

moltenluv
12-08-2007, 09:07 PM
OMG I am blinded by its beauty. I am going to have dreams about this faceplate while I am sleeping :hail: I loved that game.

Variation-XBA
12-08-2007, 09:09 PM
Pfft, platinum hits version? ;) At least get the rel copy of the game! haha.
Not bad, I lik the casing more than the plate (not a SW fan).

gameking28
12-08-2007, 09:21 PM
Wow.
Who is that for (or is it up for grabs)? :hail:

Nato King
12-08-2007, 09:24 PM
OMG.... If I had 299.99 I would think about buying it but right now I don't even have $99. lol but all in all very nice.

SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 09:50 PM
Wow.
Who is that for (or is it up for grabs)? :hail:

I made it because it needed to exist.

(I couldn't find a sealed copy that wasn't PH.)

Ghostrider has "first right of refusal," then I'll either eBay it or sell it if I get a good offer.

SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 09:54 PM
Um... I am really, really confused. One of those pics has a white button in the plate. But I took all the shots at once. The button was drying from the gloss sealer. But I took the pic of the figures in the box at the same time as the plate in the box.

WTF?

SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 09:58 PM
Oh, and it's not $300. I was joking that if I ever made a plate worth $500 it would be this set. But $500 seemed ****y. :) So I don't know what I'll sell it for. It's like The Six Dollar Burger that only costs four bucks.

moltenluv
12-08-2007, 10:11 PM
The reason the button looks different in the one pic is because there is a nasty glare. Oh yeah I just solved the mystery! I think my prize should be the faceplate, it only seems fair :hardcore:

gameking28
12-08-2007, 11:01 PM
I made it because it needed to exist.

It certainly did. God my two passions brought together - Gaming and Star Wars. Yes... I know you've done other amazing Star Wars plates but this one really just floors me. Maybe it's because I love that game. :p

SpaceGhost2K
12-08-2007, 11:04 PM
I wanted to have one of these ready to take with me when I went to BioWare's Edmonton studios last month. My paints reacted and screwed the plate up so I had to go with just the Mass Effect and BioWare plates.

gh0st_r1der
12-08-2007, 11:58 PM
I made it because it needed to exist.

(I couldn't find a sealed copy that wasn't PH.)

Ghostrider has "first right of refusal," then I'll either eBay it or sell it if I get a good offer.

I'm thrilled. However I have no idea how much to pay for this . PM me what
you think( ... want most likely ... ) is
Is it much more expensive than the HALO I bought from you ?
Hit me, friendship on the side
PM here, Ebay or to my email directly

gameking28
12-08-2007, 11:59 PM
I wanted to have one of these ready to take with me when I went to BioWare's Edmonton studios last month. My paints reacted and screwed the plate up so I had to go with just the Mass Effect and BioWare plates.

That's a bummer man. I know how you feel - you've heard all about my painting woes with my GHII guitar. ;)

SpaceGhost2K
12-09-2007, 01:30 AM
Ghost, PM sent and thanks for the other two plates. Save some $$$ for Mike and Sulley.

xXSyn1KalXx
12-09-2007, 05:00 AM
Wow amazing I love it Ghost, I think this just became my favorite faceplate ever!

moltenluv
12-09-2007, 08:56 AM
Wow amazing I love it Ghost, I think this just became my favorite faceplate ever!

Hahahah I say that just about every time he makes a new faceplate!

WARTH0G DRIVER
12-09-2007, 12:18 PM
Thats awesome!

But for $300, I'd buy it for $200 or $250.

:hail: Very sweet though!!!

:cheers:

SpaceGhost2K
12-09-2007, 02:14 PM
Ghost has agreed to let me put this on up on eBay so we can all watch it like some crazed retail sporting event. This calls for a tailgate party. I have a lawn chair, a bbq and some sausages. You'll have to drink the beer 'cuz I don't like beer.

moltenluv
12-09-2007, 03:47 PM
I like beer. Beer is GOOD! :cheers:

xXSyn1KalXx
12-09-2007, 04:08 PM
I'm more of a liquor man myself unless its Michelob ultra, you can call me a wuss but I like smirnoff and parrot bay, they taste pretty darn good.

moltenluv
12-09-2007, 04:16 PM
Ahhh liquor...........liquor is good too. Unless it is vodka or tequilla. I don't really care for either unless they are a part of a mixed drink like for example White Russians. I love White Russians. I have tried many times to make them at home but they are never as good as when the bartender makes them.

kingmidas81
12-09-2007, 07:35 PM
This one tops the SW-ALTA plate as the best IMHO!

but they make me sad:(
Do I not like Star Wars and Indy (LOL!!)?

...Have you forsaken me Spacey?!?!?

Just kidding but I am anxiously awaiting the day that my R6:V and 3 customs arrive!

I also like how the plate are now coming in boxes.

How & where to get u more of them?

The plates you wanted are on their way (Full-Auto, Outfit, COD2, etc...basically all my doubles)

Still cant get collection posted.

Would love the graw2 double and what ever else you got lyin' around (really want a GOW 500)

Anyway, keep up the good work. Cant wait till my day comes. I want people to ooh and aah over the three that you surprised that guy kingmidas81 with!!

Last box from you came in late august... I miss u man, sniff, sniff. (although the mix tape helps!)

PS - Congrats on gorillaz (and 'luv and gh0st)!

SpaceGhost2K
12-09-2007, 09:45 PM
This one tops the SW-ALTA plate as the best IMHO!

but they make me sad:(
Do I not like Star Wars and Indy (LOL!!)?

...Have you forsaken me Spacey?!?!?

Just kidding but I am anxiously awaiting the day that my R6:V and 3 customs arrive!

I also like how the plate are now coming in boxes.

How & where to get u more of them?

The plates you wanted are on their way (Full-Auto, Outfit, COD2, etc...basically all my doubles)

Still cant get collection posted.

Would love the graw2 double and what ever else you got lyin' around (really want a GOW 500)

Anyway, keep up the good work. Cant wait till my day comes. I want people to ooh and aah over the three that you surprised that guy kingmidas81 with!!

Last box from you came in late august... I miss u man, sniff, sniff. (although the mix tape helps!)

PS - Congrats on gorillaz (and 'luv and gh0st)!

Hey, welcome to my nightmare. :)

Come January, when all the Christmas present plates are done and I've spent a week with my kids and stuff, you, 'luv and gh0st will be swimming in plates. I promise.

That Indiana Johnny plate box was actually a knife box from my own house. I doubt I'll find one just like it anywhere (without paying a bunch, anyway).

I've got four Rainbow Six: Vegas plates in the works as we speak, for you, 'luv, gh0st and another request. I've got an NES plate that is almost done. I've got a Halo clan plate started. I've got an Itachi plate almost done. I've got a Ferrari plate in the works and a Scout Sniper plate done, I have to get that same guy an Ohio State plate done, I finished a present plate that I can't show until the guy gets it - two, actually, now that I think about it. I have gh0st's Mike and Sully in the works, I have another sniper plate in the works, another 300 plate almost ready to list (last one, until the guy who wanted it gets some money), and some old ones that I need to get moving on again. Those include a TOOL plate, stundriver's Transformer's plate, the Manhunt Eye plate, and a number of plates for one guy (Heroes, A-Team, etc). I have two Super Mario World plates in the works and an order for two Lego Star Wars plates and a Super Mario Galaxy plate. Not to mention four orders for the KOTOR kit at last count. I spent a hundred bucks last night buying figures... heh heh heh, I got to buy Star Wars figures and not get yelled at, lol.

And the list of plates that are on the mental list keep getting bigger: Family Guy, Snoopy vs. Red Baron, Ariel the Little Mermaid, Duck Dodgers, Powerpuff Girls, another Glowing Yoda, a Spawn (dibs to moltenluv on that one), more Toy Story Aliens for a couple of you, more Incredibles (I never got a pic of that one - how strange.) Ratatouille. Just gh0st's and 'luv and you (Midas) could keep me busy for a YEAR!

And these forums are just starting to take off. The database will be rolled out in two parts, it looks like. First part will just be the database. It will have three parts. One part only I see, for entering plates into the database. One part you'll see for entering your search criteria. And one part will be displaying the results.

The second part will be the collection/wishlist/trade fodder part of it. You can put your name into the list of who owns it, who wants it and who wants to trade it.

brb

JeSteR 343
12-10-2007, 12:00 PM
As always, great job Space!

Eddie_the_Hated
12-10-2007, 05:57 PM
Fantastic faceplate!

I have to ask, if you don't mind revealing a few minor trade secrets, what's your technique for the white pinprick stars? I've tried flicking long sable-hair brushes, and that achieves more of a flecked splattered effect than I'd like (at least for something like stars).

Any suggestions?

FlawIe55
12-10-2007, 09:03 PM
GREAT job space! the setup for and packaging of the plate is uncanny. I could never do something this epic if I tried.

You are a faceplate god among faceplate men (and women molten):hail:

SpaceGhost2K
12-11-2007, 12:25 AM
Fantastic faceplate!

I have to ask, if you don't mind revealing a few minor trade secrets, what's your technique for the white pinprick stars? I've tried flicking long sable-hair brushes, and that achieves more of a flecked splattered effect than I'd like (at least for something like stars).

Any suggestions?

God, the last thing I'd want is more customizers around here infringing on my turf.

:D

Turning more people onto customizing is goal #1 here, so if I HAVE an answer, I'll happily pass it on. I have no secrets, at least, concerning the creation of faceplates. Ask anyone, I LOVE to talk about it.

For the super tiny stars, I took Testors flat white model car paint (water based). I diluted it about 10% (a few drops in a tiny bottle of paint.). I shake it good, and pour a little onto a toothbrush. Before it can run through the bristles and onto the toothbrush, I turn it upside down so the paint runs to the top of the bristles again, and I flick it at the faceplate. I move it around, but then hold it still in spots to make "clusters."

Same process for the blood on the Heroes paints except that I don't thin the paint so the spots are bigger and more randomly sized.

Once done, then I put a little more paint on the brush and whack it against a stick or board. That throws the larger dots of paint.

I've tried dropping drips of paint one at a time from a high level to "splat" on the plate, but the falling drops can't get up enough speed. They still land as dots. I've only tried that with the unthinned red paint. It might work differently with the thinned white paint.

Eddie_the_Hated
12-11-2007, 05:42 PM
For the super tiny stars, I took Testors flat white model car paint (water based). I diluted it about 10% (a few drops in a tiny bottle of paint.). I shake it good, and pour a little onto a toothbrush. Before it can run through the bristles and onto the toothbrush, I turn it upside down so the paint runs to the top of the bristles again, and I flick it at the faceplate. I move it around, but then hold it still in spots to make "clusters."
Huh... interesting. I'm going to have to try that exact Testors/Toothbrush combo. I've done small art brushes and toothbrushes in the past, and I tend to get heavier results, or things that appear to be "moving" in a certain direction. IE...

http://i114.photobucket.com/albums/n255/Eddie_the_Hated/DSCF1374.jpg

Obviously I added some splashes for dramatic effect, but I still couldn't manage to get the itty-bitty dots all by their lonesome.

Dunno, perhaps I'll try it from straight above. I can't imagine they'd spread/slide too far in any one direction that way.

SpaceGhost2K
12-16-2007, 07:57 PM
OK, here it is... the $300 Custom

Or $124.41, whichever comes first. :)

moltenluv
12-17-2007, 01:31 AM
I see toiletbowl came back :watchout: