NECA POTA Taylor

[Judson's]

I want to see what you guys achieve before I tackle mine.
Are the flight suit insignia printed onto the material, or just glued on (and maybe removable)?

I plan on making a custom flight suit of stronger material, but I'll need the insignia.

I've begun experimenting on a blue jumpsuit from the SuperStore that I bleached for about 20 minutes and turned around (so it zips up the back). I also added a snap to the back of the collar so it fits tight around the neck and diagonal seam across the front to suggest a zipper. I haven't figured out the belt yet - probably another seam, but it came out a nice bright white. The thread is still blue as you can see on the neck. I may lightly paint over that.

[Judson's]

sorry - double-post - can't figure out how to delete

[Byrnes]

I love this figure. Can't wait for the Soldier. Didn't see any photos of the inside of the pack so here ya go.

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[Dark Shadow]

Saw them in two local specialty shops yesterday out here in Los Angeles. One store had them $34.99 the other $29.99. Halloween Town has a website and you might be able to purchase them online. The other is a record store which does not sell online that I'm aware of.

[Krypt0nite]

Where did you find Taylor and Plissken?

[Dark Shadow]

Finally bought mine yesterday, found him out in the wild for 29.99. A+ figure! Absolutely love it, looking forward to the next line. Also saw the Snake figure, not my thing, but he looked pretty decent.

[Confessional]

There are no issues with removing the backpack as it's made well and has a simple flexible clasp.

The insignia are heat sealed to the suit, non-removable. You could cut them out and re-use them, but it's simple enough to make your own labels and keep the original suit intact or repurpose it.

[Gorn Captain]

I want to see what you guys achieve before I tackle mine.
Are the flight suit insignia printed onto the material, or just glued on (and maybe removable)?

I plan on making a custom flight suit of stronger material, but I'll need the insignia.

[apes3978]

Looking forward to seeing what you come up with...

I did some experimenting over the weekend… the dark threads are colorfast and would not distress with bleach at a 20 minute soak. So I stripped Taylor #2 down and converted a CTVT Fonzie garage suit into an ANSA flight suit for a quick and rewarding makeover. He really looks great and Neca's new and improved bod looks good shirtless too.

Also messing with Astro Landon and Dodge to re-create a Megoesque version of the The Hunt. Pics to follow in the coming days.

[mego73]

were you guys able to get off the strapped back back without breaking the clasp?

[Confessional]

wonder if dye remover on CTVT's space suit or Castaway's jumpsuit would work for a better looking suit. Get Lasermego to make more decals for it.

I did some experimenting over the weekend… the dark threads are colorfast and would not distress with bleach at a 20 minute soak. So I stripped Taylor #2 down and converted a CTVT Fonzie garage suit into an ANSA flight suit for a quick and rewarding makeover. He really looks great and Neca's new and improved bod looks good shirtless too.

Also messing with Astro Landon and Dodge to re-create a Megoesque version of the The Hunt. Pics to follow in the coming days.

[The Bat]

LOVE my Taylor! Just freed him from his blister card last night!

[apes3978]

Agreed, he is a cool looking figure...

That head sculpt is just amazing. I wonder if they did a computer scan to render that.

[MIB41]

That head sculpt is just amazing. I wonder if they did a computer scan to render that.

[thunderbolt]

wonder if dye remover on CTVT's space suit or Castaway's jumpsuit would work for a better looking suit. Get Lasermego to make more decals for it.