Aug 26 2009

Television Figures

Tag: Resin Kitsadmin @ 10:06 am

batman-models.jpgThe superb world of television brings us hours and hours of entertainment. Each show brings us unique action figures to include in our collections? Yes, true indeed. Including satellite dishes and cable, there are eternal choices of television shows to choose from. From sitcoms to comedies, dramas to animated to murder-mysteries and Rock & Pop Music, there is a tv show for everyone.

michael-jackson-models.jpgWith the large popularity of these shows, fans like to take something back from their favorite show. Why not take back something fun? Over the last 5 years or so, kit manufacturers have been manufacturing resin models based on characters from those mega-hit television shows. These entertainment treasures are becoming super popular. Not only are these model figures fun to look at, but the attention to detail that exists is simply hypnotizing.

Each figure is highly detailed to the nth degree from the show. If you have some family or friends that are big fans of a particular tv show, what more could be a perfect gift idea than a model figure kit, or a model built by us, from their favorite show? Fortunately, or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it, there are many of reasons to give a gift - holidays, graduations, birthdays, Valentine’s Day, Christmas, Easter, Halloween, Sweetest Day, etc. Also see our Gift Ideas section.

For any of the aforementioned gift-giving holiday ideas, you can give the gift of a model or send a Frontier Models E-Gift Certificate. Believe me, you will be the envy at any party when your great gift stands out in the awesome gift category. You might have to watch while the guests leave the party for fear they just might want to keep your gift for themselves. Why would you want to re-hash the same gifts over and over again? So, whether you are a collector, or fan of television, or long for an unusual gift to give a friend or a loved one, model figures (or model spaceships) can save your day. As long as the entertainment industry keeps producing quality television shows, model figures will be around for a long, very long, time.


Aug 26 2009

Bladerunner PDK

Tag: Resin Kitsadmin @ 8:25 am

model-prop.jpgThis sample of the Pdk Bladerunner pistol model prop was built by M. Garratt, attention to weathering detail makes this model look very realistic.

This PDK Pistol Resin Model Kit is cast in solid heavy white resin and includes the side grips cast in translucent amber resin. Also includes trigger pieces and the ejector plate cover. This kit builds an awesome, screen-accurate version of this classic gun, one of the best weapons in all of sci-fi history. Includes instructions and comes in a photo box showing the finished prop.


Aug 25 2009

P99 Modificaton

Tag: Help Documents, Resin Kits, Tips and Tricksadmin @ 7:16 am

p99.jpg Our artist M. Garratt recently carried out a modification on the Walther P99 resin model prop kit by adding a Silencer for one of our customers, this silencer was converted from a model toy gun from a cheap toy store. With some modification to the barrel of the gun it was made to screw in making it removable, Awesome. We now offer this additional service on this product in the Options menu.

p99-silencer.jpgSome cheap toy guns have electronics that have light & sound FX inside, you can take these out and use them in a lot of model props with some modifications, the ideas are endless, get experimenting.