Sideshow/Legacy Life-size 'The Child' figure

[Aditrap]

Mine arrived today! As many have said the pictures don't do it justice, and I'm actually not at all bothered by the rosy cheeks. Only think I noticed is the paint on the nostrils is too bright and I definitely want to tone it down a bit. Do you guys think I should use baby wipes and a q tip? Or watered down alcohol on a q tip? I want to leave some on but obviously don't want any damage to the green paint. Let me know what you think!

I'll probably wait for someone to offer a mod kit or sell files to print mods to facilitate articulation. Adam's way seems simple enough but doesn't account for the legs, and I don't really have the tools or expertise for Cosplay Chris's mod. I'd be happy with just the arms and legs moving and have it be stable enough for it to stand on its own but haven't looked too much into it. Any tips appreciated

edit: lol realized how unflattering these pictures look, if you're still thinking about buying it please don't let these influence your purchase.

 

[Synz314]

Using a baby wipe worked well for me. It might be quicker than a damp cloth or q-tip, but the end result would be the same. Using water is fine. Alcohol is not necessary. I don't think it's possible to remove the green paint as the material itself is green.

 

[scohrdarkshadow]

Watching Adam savage’s video, he mentioned the rosy cheeks would be more adherent to the actual prop, as they’re needed to account for the way the camera shoots him. Does his statement sound correct?

 

[harrisonp]

He talks about that fairly regularly, that production made props look “over painted” to the naked eye because cameras pick things up differently. It seems like well informed conjecture in the case of this figure

 

[LTsmash1200]

I made a completely new PVC & wire armature for the little one and was able to make him sit down to fit in one of my Detolf shelves.
Widened the collar a bit more in the second pic.
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I'd love to see what you did for the body if you have any pics.

 

[Keith]

Has anyone found any sort of dust proof display case or dome for this yet? I'm hoping to avoid having to custom build a display case for it, but it looks like i might have to.

 

[Synz314]

Has anyone found any sort of dust proof display case or dome for this yet? I'm hoping to avoid having to custom build a display case for it, but it looks like i might have to.

Sideshow sells this large display case:

DF60 Display Case by Moducase

The DF60 Display case from Moducase is now available at Sideshow.com for collecting fans!

www.sideshow.com

 

[Soulinertia]

I posted this in the "baby yoda" modification thread too Sideshow / Legacy Effects Baby Yoda (The Child) mods and upgrades!

Here is how I did the full body transplant

 

[temponaut]

Woohoo! I've been waiting eagerly for this! Thanks, Soulinertia!

 

[masterjedi322]

I posted this in the "baby yoda" modification thread too Sideshow / Legacy Effects Baby Yoda (The Child) mods and upgrades!

Here is how I did the full body transplant

Just amazing work!

I ended up skipping the Sideshow model to preorder the Hot Toys, but you‘ve got me seriously considering grabbing one of these too...

Sean

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

Still amazed that no one has made a 3D printed articulated body for the sideshow Grogu.

 

[Aditrap]

Still amazed that no one has made a 3D printed articulated body for the sideshow Grogu.

I know! Only thing holding me back is I'm worried the head will droop too much if I try modifying it, not as worried about the arms and legs. I'd pay good money for the files if anyone attempts it though. The most doable seems replacing the body with the 20$ Child but still hesitant to try it.

 

[mikid]

mysel,I wouldnt want to devalue the orginal grogu even though it looks cool

 

[Kylash]

Still amazed that no one has made a 3D printed articulated body for the sideshow Grogu.

I believe DesertOctopus on Instagram is working on one.

 

[13doctorwho]

Finally got mine. It's really beautiful!! I love seeing all the modifications, but I'm hesitant to make major changes to something I spent so much on. I'm currently looking for a display case. The ones that will fit him are almost as much as the figure!!!

 

[Kylash]

I'm really surprised there hasnt been any new video or photos of the Hot Toys version since its due in like1-3 months.

 

[masterjedi322]

I'm really surprised there hasnt been any new video or photos of the Hot Toys version since its due in like1-3 months.

‘Was wondering the same thing. Kept hoping the little bugger would show up as a last minute Christmas surprise from Hot Toys...

Sean

 

[Mara Jade's Father]

I am personally not in a rush for the hot toys version. I’m hoping that maybe they saw the things people liked about the Sideshow version and the issues people had regarding the Sideshow prototype and are reworking it.

 

[H0llyw00d]

Got mine today (pre-ordered 2/2/20)... my daughter is having a cuteness apoplectic fit. Now, to mod or not to mod... that is the question...

 

[hockeybro12]

I know! Only thing holding me back is I'm worried the head will droop too much if I try modifying it, not as worried about the arms and legs. I'd pay good money for the files if anyone attempts it though. The most doable seems replacing the body with the 20$ Child but still hesitant to try it.

Which mod is this? I would also be interested in the files if it means I just have to replace the head onto the new body.