Mego Meet 2013 Exclusive Help

[ScottA]

As most of you know I'm taking over producing the Mego Meet Exclusive figures from Chris beginning next year. I have already started on the 2013 figure. However, I'm stuck and need some help so I thought I'd ask our great community. I need 40 pairs of the Castaway gauntlets. I'd get them from CAW but they don't sell them anymore. So I thought I'd see if anyone has any they would like to donate to the cause. I don't care what color as they will be painted anyway. I would certainly appreciate it and would save me the trouble of finding an alternative solution. So if you have a set or more and don't need them please let me know.

Oh, and I guess the first clue for next years figure is the character wears gloves. :grin:

Thanks.

[megojim]

Scott,
if you can't find them, try shrink tubing, I used it for my Sheriff figures a few years back, worked like a charm and inexpensive at that
http://www.knockknocktoys.com/sheriff.html here are a few pics . . . .

[ScottA]

And where might I find this shrink tubing?

[megojim]

Any larger electronics store, Fry's or something like that, not sure what you have in your area. feel free to hit me a pm to discuss further

[ScottA]

Pm sent Jim. We don't have Fry's here.

[EMCE Hammer]

Lowes, Home Depot? It's designed to insulate wires once there's been a splice. You might also find it at some better auto parts stores. Heck, Walmart might even have it. Double heck, I have some I can mail you if you want to experiment before buying any.

[ScottA]

^ Sure. That would be great sir.

[rche]

just like zappa says - they love it rubber, like - shrink tubing with a hair dryer. ;]

Jim - you taunt me with that Sheriff.

in case anyone is wondering. Shrink tubing is a plastic tube that shrinks down when heated up. Electronic folks use it to insulate wires that are attached to equipment and exposed solder joints and such. Looks like Jim cut a piece of tube, slipped it over the hand/forearm and then heated it up to make a nice tight gauntlet. Awesome idea.

[megoknight]

I'm Intrigued...Does it come in many colors and what is the original starting diameter?

[rche]

lots of colors and loads of starting diameters.
[quick and dirty search of shrink tubing] http://www.delcity.net/store/Shrink-Tube-&-Tape/a_all.r_IS1023?mkwid=svb8VD2rB&crid=8808830669&mp_kw=shrink%20tubing&mp_mt=e&gclid=CN7ZtP2M5rECFcfb4AodIW0A8A

[megoknight]

But what size is best for gauntlets?

[megojim]

just like zappa says - they love it rubber, like - shrink tubing with a hair dryer. ;]

Jim - you taunt me with that Sheriff.

in case anyone is wondering. Shrink tubing is a plastic tube that shrinks down when heated up. Electronic folks use it to insulate wires that are attached to equipment and exposed solder joints and such. Looks like Jim cut a piece of tube, slipped it over the hand/forearm and then heated it up to make a nice tight gauntlet. Awesome idea.

that's exactly what i did . . . . thanks for the kudos . . . . had a lot of interest in that Sheriff . . . . might have to consider a small run of them . . .

[MegoMark71]

This thread is such a tease. Can't wait to see the finished figures.

[ScottA]

that's exactly what i did . . . . thanks for the kudos . . . . had a lot of interest in that Sheriff . . . . might have to consider a small run of them . . .

If you do this Jim I want one.

The figure is coming along nicely and I'm really hoping people will be pleased with my first choice. There will be 1 unique one for the auction. I'll do the teaser around mid-April and the reveal May 1st, just as Chris did.

[alex]

That sheriff is brilliant, Id be interested.