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  We’re all familiar with forum member MSWI’s work. He’s one of the few people I have seen that can create a true representation of some of our favorite characters, and put it into figure form using a multitude of mediums. The best part about him, though, is the fact that he’s absolutely modest about his skills, and is a very genuine person, and an all around great guy to talk to. I have, many times, expressed my jealousy at his skill, and he’s turned right around to tell me that he wasn’t good when he started, and all it takes is practice. Thanks, MSWI, for sharing the love of your craft with us at the Fighting 1:18th!   Some of these pictures date back into May, but I thought I’d round some of them all up and drop them ... Read More »

It’s that time of the Month again! Wait.. what? Oh.. right.. The theme for the December Banner Contest is Free for All Here is a quote from Banner Contest runner Major Blood: “No special theme for this month.  January will start be more specific.  So bring on your best of anything for December!” The Monthly Banner Contest has been one of the most successful and favorite features here on the Fighting 1:18th.  The contest started on our original site before the infamous crash of 2011.  For those that are new to the contest,  it’s very simple.  A forum member can submit a dio picture entry into the contest.  Towards the end of the month we place all the photos together and let the forum members vote for their favorite via poll.   The winner gets the prestige and honor of having their picture on ... Read More »

  Hot on the heels of the “new” 1:18th scaled product(the Huey and Humvee), comes some news on products that are actually available. Forum member SGTDUNN found these babies at Fred’s for a price of 7.95! Not a horrible price for something suitable for your snow-themed figures, and from what the images show, they have a good deal of detail to show off.     From the pictures SGTDUNN provided us, it looks like these have some real suspension going on up front, and looks like the tracks on the rear do move. Even if they don’t move, from what I can see, the track looks real enough and any roller wheels are very well hidden. These would be a great addition to your motor pool, especially if you live in an area where you have an actual winter that ... Read More »

It’s that time of year again!  We are doing our annual Fighting118th Toy Exchange. Last year we were able to double the participants and we are expecting an even bigger turnout this year as well.  Major Blood will be once again hosting the event and you can read the official announcement below: A little late to the party but it’s that time again! I will update the list about once a day (hopefully) for who has joined. When you sign up please mention if you can do international shipping. If no response then I’ll assume no. Don’t go overboard on items. A figure is good enough but if you want to do more feel free. Everyone that participates please take the time to update your BST list too. There are no guarantees you’ll get what you want but at least it gives a ... Read More »

Officer Tofujesse comes through with a HUGE announcement that will affect the mega popular Tofujesse.com.  A new customer friendly web site is in the works that will improve the turn around time on orders and fix some logistic issues that Tofujesse has experienced as of late.  What does this mean for you?  How about less wait time,  easier payment options and lower prices!  That’s right, as Tofujesse works on his new site, he has dropped the prices on the existing inventory in order to have a fresh start. Check out the Official Announcement below:   As my ongoing efforts to provide the best experience possible to my customers. There are a few things I need to change. I will be launching a new Tofujesse site very soon that will take care 99 percent of my problems with lost orders and the 4-6 week ... Read More »

  We here at the Fighting 1:18th have a couple announcements to share. Both of which were discovered and brought to our attention by the ever informative and consummate F1:18 straight-man, K-Tiger! They are fairly exciting bits of news, and at least it gives us a glimpse into the future of 1:18 scale and the options that we, as collectors, have ahead of us. And what do these companies have to tantalize us, and seduce the money from our wallets?     First up is Merit’s “new” Huey. While I’m excited that we’ll be getting a Huey again, I have to wonder about their choice in mold. Perhaps this is all they had to choose from, and I’m not entirely certain that it’s an “all new” mold. It bears enough resemblance to 21st’s Hogshead II to make someone believe that ... Read More »

  BOOM! Headshot! Or in the case of the following images, chest shot. Either way, we get another Photoshop tutorial and a dead Viper, courtesy of forum Officer Fled74! I find this is a very useful tutorial, and something I know a lot of people struggle with. Fled74 makes it seem easy! And I think if you follow the carefully laid out steps, you’ll start finding it a lot easier, too! “First off, let me apologise for the long delay in creating this tutorial. I blame Max Payne 3 and Grand Theft Auto 4 for being too damn addictive. Anyway, here goes. Blood has always been a distasteful subject, but during the course of diorama photography and the pursuit of greater realism, we may eventually encounter dio situations where bloodshed is necessary. Applying actual “blood” (Halloween blood or similar) to ... Read More »

  Say what? You want a 1:18th scaled Predator to stalk your Joes? To pose with your cancelled JP figure, Recondo, Duke, and Spirit?(We all know they were designed after the characters from the movie!) Well, forum member Obi-Shinobi has done the hard part of putting one together, and I must say that it is fan-freaking-tastic! The figure evokes that subtle terror that the Yautja bring about, and I personally can see many a scenario with this beast skulking in the shadows, watching its prey, calculating their every move, until at last, it strikes!   From the WIP thread for this piece, it seems that he’s using Microman parts for the armor, with MU arms modded onto a Frost Giant torso. The netting used is from a wedding veil, of all things! Superb modding, superb paintwork, and superb parts choices. ... Read More »

Officer member Tofujesse has announced that he’s running a Liquidation Sale on Head Casts.  Tofujesse has several Head Casts available and most of them are only $1.  Below is a quote from Tofujesse: OK guys I just put up a Liquidation clearance section.  The section has a ton of heads up for moving out, as they sell out I will be removing them from that section. Everything in there is overstock and ready to ship,  it is for cast heads only.   That’s right folks,  the heads are ready to ship!  No wait time.  You can view Tofujesse’s Liquidation Sale Here Read More »

It’s that time of the Month again! Wait.. what? Oh.. right.. The theme for the November Banner Contest is No One Left Behind Here is a quote from Banner Contest runner Major Blood: “This months theme will be getting the injured to safety.  This can be by dragging, helping them with multiple people, carrying on their shoulders, even on a stretcher if wanted.  Basically, it has to be showing the injured getting saved one way or another.” The Monthly Banner Contest has been one of the most successful and favorite features here on the Fighting 1:18th.  The contest started on our original site before the infamous crash of 2011.  For those that are new to the contest,  it’s very simple.  A forum member can submit a dio picture entry into the contest.  Towards the end of the month we place all the photos ... Read More »