CUSTOM Lanard Alien Queen 12" Figure Toy Review | How To Dye Action Figures Black

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  • @AHDToys
    @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    Links to everything I used is in the Description box above.

    • @JinzoCrash
      @JinzoCrash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Except the sealer you used. ; D

  • @Koko-tt1uz
    @Koko-tt1uz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Looks great man! I wish Lanard Toys would just make some Black #Xenomoprh figures so we didn't have to do this.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      There is speculation they can't because #NECA has some rights issues with that.

    • @MistressNeviah
      @MistressNeviah 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AHDToys I think thats why they're making the other factions

    • @namelessjedi2242
      @namelessjedi2242 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I’d guess it’s because Lanard is making toys for kids to play with and sees different colors as more appealing to kids visually. That is usually the case with real toys vs collectibles.

    • @JinzoCrash
      @JinzoCrash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, agree, it MUST be a rights issue. Even the 1st wave of Alien figures they did were all wonky colors. Yeah, kids like vibrant colors, but you know if they could, they would've made some black ones.

  • @SFforlife
    @SFforlife 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    These turned out amazing! I never thought to dye them. As a kid I would’ve _loved_ these, because Alien toys were hard to find and they were usually expensive and for adults. These are perfect for kids, and great for adults because the sculpts are pretty accurate, and with a little creativity, like you did, can look very film close! Very cool.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thank you! 🙏 And I would have loved it if these were the figured made when I was a kid.

  • @kait.6530
    @kait.6530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I didn't even know this was a thing. I'm going to try this asap.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Good luck on your #BugHunt

    • @johngivens3rstudios254
      @johngivens3rstudios254 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just tried it with red, to go with the Aliens Genocide comic story added some paint work for details. Worked out pretty well.

  • @j.p.9630
    @j.p.9630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I honestly never thought about Dying figures. Seems like such a better way of doing it rather then painting. Thanks for the video.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      No problem!

    • @agentghost3234
      @agentghost3234 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      well he did say that he ended up painting it at the end since the dye won't stick to the Queen figure. So if you are to do this, spray paint all the way to save time

  • @jimmyd5003
    @jimmyd5003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow I'm actually shocked no one has done this to the Queen yet. Such a simple custom that makes it look 1000x times better. Thanks for the step by step video bro. Great work.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!

  • @paulnguyen8032
    @paulnguyen8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This came out amazing man! I would never think this was a $5 toy unless someone told me.

    • @GodWeenSatan
      @GodWeenSatan 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Alien queen is 20

    • @paulnguyen8032
      @paulnguyen8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      The red one is. The purple one is on clearance for $5.15

    • @steves.2944
      @steves.2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@GodWeenSatan He literately says at the beginning of his video he got it for $5 LOL

  • @jimmyd5744
    @jimmyd5744 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I got this figure on sale for $10. Still a great deal. And now I'm going to go get some dye and try this. Thanks!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have fun!

  • @randyp.1663
    @randyp.1663 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That's Insane! So much better then the purple!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Right!

  • @JonathanAlfaro-nb4nw
    @JonathanAlfaro-nb4nw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This thing is sick! Wish I found this video when it came out, I recently started collecting neca figures but I'm not a big fan of their alien figures and I really wanna try this.

  • @JinzoCrash
    @JinzoCrash 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    See, I'm the kind of person who would want to turn a black queen into a purple one lol. In fact... I think I'll try that with the white Alien you have there. I've bought multiples of all those $10 figures. They're just ASKING to be repainted. They're canvases awaiting their artist.

    • @Clay3613
      @Clay3613 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      The actual Queen animatronic did have a blue/purple sheen when under normal lighting. The movie just makes it very dark blue to matte black.

  • @cobraninja2968
    @cobraninja2968 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I bought the queen 2 years ago and I didn’t attempt this yet. Cool video I’m trying this

  • @j.p.9630
    @j.p.9630 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That Dry brushing silver really makes the figure! Really great work man.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks a bunch!

  • @bozzy7946
    @bozzy7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The dome on the drones looks awesome!

  • @johnblack9885
    @johnblack9885 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is why I would just spray paint it and not waste my time with the dyes which are known to seep out of soft petroleum based plastics and bleed. Painting is MUCH easier.

    • @chaosmadness4107
      @chaosmadness4107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What spray paint would you recommend?

  • @Flanman113
    @Flanman113 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I finished my custom this week, thanks for the tutorial, first time I tried I broke my queen because of the temperature.
    I gave mine a bluish wash to it, and gave some details on the side of the mouth and chromed out the nails and teeth.

  • @Th3Xp3rt
    @Th3Xp3rt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    EXCELLENT TUTORIAL. This takes some of the fear out of trying this.

  • @jacobconner3441
    @jacobconner3441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's crazy how much that changed this figure up! Great work bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I know!!

  • @lincemma8544
    @lincemma8544 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great DIY Anthony! Looks 1000x better!

  • @jacobconner3441
    @jacobconner3441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thank you for actually showing the process. I was tired of watching videos where people just skipped right to the figure being done.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah i was getting tired of those videos too. I don't know why people won't show the processes.

  • @steves.2944
    @steves.2944 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WOW! That's insane! Looks amazing. Great DIY Bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks man!

  • @nynanguyen8211
    @nynanguyen8211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it so much! Great work Anthony!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks so much!!

  • @alex.n22
    @alex.n22 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bro! That looks amazingly!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @tracymai8862
    @tracymai8862 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks really good Anthony. Great work.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @joeleustice
    @joeleustice 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Um, I just used a dark blue metallic spray paint and I found the red queen... spray paint if used correctly takes a day or more to set... not six hours. She is air drying outside. I cannot wait to start adding washes of browns and blacks to bring out the detail. And paint the finger and toes... It's more of a week long project, not a two day one.

  • @christhom670
    @christhom670 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dyed my red one with the same Rit graphite dye. For some reason it did not dye very well. I mixed the dye good in the water and let it sit in the dye for over an hour. The water in the bucket actually ended up turning a dark red. Parts of it dyed (the same parts that dyed on yours, but they didnt completely dye).
    The white drone that I threw in there ended up a dark red. Not what I was looking for, but still cool looking. I have black spray paint and will probably just end up spray painting the queen.

  • @lincolno.7307
    @lincolno.7307 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man, that's pretty damn impressive! Great work!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @adamdo5733
    @adamdo5733 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This came out so great.

  • @joepham6668
    @joepham6668 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love how this came out!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks

  • @InlineRacing99
    @InlineRacing99 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks really good man. Great work.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you like it!

  • @DJ-tq8pv
    @DJ-tq8pv 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Great video bro! I need to try this myself as soon I can find this figure for $5 too.

  • @seanworsfold
    @seanworsfold ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just did it! Came out so awesome! Thanks

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Great to hear!

  • @slimeypxtatoes
    @slimeypxtatoes ปีที่แล้ว

    This looks so amazing now!

  • @stanm.7038
    @stanm.7038 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video Anthony!

  • @ShinGoji1987Official
    @ShinGoji1987Official 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awesome work and great tips man!

  • @quitaulla1569
    @quitaulla1569 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    It looks awesome!!😃🎈

  • @emmaandlinc6510
    @emmaandlinc6510 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great #DIY #HowTo video Anthony!

  • @edemnyanibo840
    @edemnyanibo840 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very well detailed video. Great job bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Much appreciated!

  • @pixxiepxtatoes2723
    @pixxiepxtatoes2723 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great diy how to video Anthony

  • @journeyn.1609
    @journeyn.1609 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Came out looking great.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @tyrenmallory9398
    @tyrenmallory9398 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    WOW! Amazing work bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks a lot!

  • @corneliussmithgijoe702
    @corneliussmithgijoe702 ปีที่แล้ว

    That’s super awesome

  • @franke.3645
    @franke.3645 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love it! 100x better.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agreed!

  • @tintruong4815
    @tintruong4815 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks great man!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @cmsauto2637
    @cmsauto2637 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    This paint job came out really good bro. Great job.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @discountautosupply2638
    @discountautosupply2638 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video anthony!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks!

  • @carlosmolina9613
    @carlosmolina9613 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    love that brand afordable cool toys perfect to custom dirty cheap :=) cant wait it reach my country to get some

  • @howdydoo_toyou
    @howdydoo_toyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Looks really good bro

  • @bozzy7946
    @bozzy7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grabbed one of these, now I wanna get another

  • @tonycollins3505
    @tonycollins3505 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I did some with the apc it looks great and works well with the aliens marines that were sold in plastic bags a couple years ago

  • @shawnj547
    @shawnj547 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did a nice job on the player figures I have two of them I am new to your channel just I am a new subscriber

  • @jwgaming1493
    @jwgaming1493 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It came out amazing man! I would definitely try this if I could fine one at $5 too.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Go for it!

  • @JasonGear91
    @JasonGear91 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Quality Content what a great channel

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks!

  • @danriley5848
    @danriley5848 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great job. 👌

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! 🙏

  • @endlessprojectsjapan4561
    @endlessprojectsjapan4561 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really good video bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it

  • @humansaurus7975
    @humansaurus7975 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm listening to Rolling Stones Paint it Black when I do this.

  • @rones04
    @rones04 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Really good #DIY video bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks 👍

  • @marctrevino4219
    @marctrevino4219 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great #HowTo video bro.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you liked it!

  • @blackcatgraphics1483
    @blackcatgraphics1483 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried spray painting some parts on a Motu Origins Skeletor, but it didn't work out very well. The softer plastic like the chest harness and the feet/shins etc. wouldn't dry, even after weeks, and that was with a decent flat paint like Rustoleum. I'm going to attempt dying instead at some point.

  • @kevincoleon7864
    @kevincoleon7864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful amazing artistic

  • @grandpamunster9594
    @grandpamunster9594 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just got two of them today I’m gonna try this instead of painting……. I also got the copper colored alien too I hope it goes well with that one too

  • @CarlosGarcia-uq2uw
    @CarlosGarcia-uq2uw 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great DIY video Anthony. Can you do a video on your custom black washed Lanard Toys Predator figures?

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks! And yes I can make a video on those.

  • @tedcannefax6043
    @tedcannefax6043 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ok I’m sooo doing this!!! Cool!
    Have you tried masters of the universe origins figures? Looking to create a faker he man and maybe green teela

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No I haven't tried it with those yet. This of my first time trying this on something other then a Marvel Legends figure.

  • @ArmasPoole-vd3ku
    @ArmasPoole-vd3ku ปีที่แล้ว

    How long does it take to boil the water I had totes downstairs can it be any kind of color dye or just black

  • @oliverd2701
    @oliverd2701 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need to do this to mine now #ASAP!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes you do!

  • @camido8045
    @camido8045 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I like the purple one better.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I don't mind the purple. But black looks better to me.

  • @Dalandow
    @Dalandow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How well does the dye hold up? I noticed this video is almost a year old and was curious if it started to fade or come off from being handled.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It's handled pretty well. But to be fair. It really just sits up on a shelf. I touch very rarely. But still it hasn't really faded or and revert back to it's old color.

    • @Dalandow
      @Dalandow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@AHDToys That's good to hear. I recently bought the 3 7" Predators from Lanard Toys at Wal-Mart and used your video as reference to blackwash them. They turned out great!

  • @yosnapz2965
    @yosnapz2965 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm gonna (someday) paint mine up like Lisa Frank. I hope i can get the colors vibrant.

  • @sitoudien9816
    @sitoudien9816 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How is the dye holding up? Does it leech from plastic?

  • @j4myers
    @j4myers 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would it work if I sprayed the entire figure with flat black spray paint or would you recommend dying it.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just panting the whole figure should work out too.

  • @galenkelly4859
    @galenkelly4859 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a question, and maybe you had said it and I missed it but can the dyed water be stored again and reused? I know I could Google it but I like positive interaction , thanks and awesome work

  • @HOTBOYHOTFINDS
    @HOTBOYHOTFINDS 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the purple for the queen I wouldn't mind dye the smaller soldier aliens black I will do thanks for the video

  • @paulnguyen8032
    @paulnguyen8032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Whoever disliked this video is just made they overpaid for #NECA crap. LOL!

    • @Nin_the_Shinobi
      @Nin_the_Shinobi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      That's exactly why you try to get retail and not pay the scalpers

    • @ghostface7098
      @ghostface7098 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Neca crap? Sounds like you're mad you can't get your hands on the necas 🤫

  • @kevincoleon7864
    @kevincoleon7864 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I might use permanent spray if thats a thing or if thats possible

  • @Joey-bj1nz
    @Joey-bj1nz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I wanna try this. Hopefully my hands don't turn black too LOL!

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wear gloves!

  • @xenome3883
    @xenome3883 ปีที่แล้ว

    does it melt the plastic ?

  • @ArmasPoole-vd3ku
    @ArmasPoole-vd3ku ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you color spray it looks amazing man

  • @joshsmylie8660
    @joshsmylie8660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Looks so good bro! I'm surprised no one has done this to this figure yet.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      You and me both!

  • @justarandomxenomorph2256
    @justarandomxenomorph2256 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    You should do that with the runner and the warrior

  • @AlfredShitcocks
    @AlfredShitcocks 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    2:00
    "Don't boil the water."
    *cuts to boiling water

  • @Wortwort-Spooderbat
    @Wortwort-Spooderbat 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do a blue and black version like the movie please

  • @Skalesthegoat
    @Skalesthegoat ปีที่แล้ว

    Using a black liquid to turn objects into accurate xenomorphs. Where have I seen that before🤔

  • @normal-guy
    @normal-guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know I'm late but would you recommend doing this to the smaller aliens because im from England and the large aliens dont seem to be coming out here

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes. I was going to do it to them in this video. But couldn't find my 3 3/4" Aliens to throw them in the bucket too.

    • @normal-guy
      @normal-guy 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much

  • @RoyalKnightVIII
    @RoyalKnightVIII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    3:44 delicious Xeno stew

  • @ArmasPoole-vd3ku
    @ArmasPoole-vd3ku ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's the original Kenner version

  • @ArmasPoole-vd3ku
    @ArmasPoole-vd3ku ปีที่แล้ว

    I wish that they could make it original black and silver and Platinum

  • @michaelmeux4137
    @michaelmeux4137 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been wanting that Queen but don't understand why they went with that color

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah I don't understand why then went with that color either.

  • @jacobconner3441
    @jacobconner3441 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Have you seen the Red Alien Queen that makes sounds?

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have seen it. And I also Have one :)

    • @therealGecko_KingYT
      @therealGecko_KingYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I have one too!

    • @therealGecko_KingYT
      @therealGecko_KingYT 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Don't dye the red one though because it will ruin the sound and the lights.

  • @kevincoleon7864
    @kevincoleon7864 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sorry I keep asking questions but how about warrior aliens instead of blue

    • @jujitsujoe
      @jujitsujoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I did the drone and it looks amazing. Im going to try the blue Warrior and Dog alien tonight.

    • @jujitsujoe
      @jujitsujoe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I did the blue warrior and the dog alien tonight. They turned out great. I have pics on my Instagram @jiujitsujoe73.

  • @baryzilla5875
    @baryzilla5875 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    10:50 you are Bob ross
    Edit:I fell asleep

  • @arriszapata770
    @arriszapata770 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a purple queen xenomorph figure

  • @mingnguyen787
    @mingnguyen787 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've never been able to find this in stores. Much less for $5 :(

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Not all walmarts have them on clearance. Some range from $4 - $15

  • @janetduran8919
    @janetduran8919 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    En dónde lo venden

  • @kiltedcripple
    @kiltedcripple 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Being honest here, in my many years of customizing, including painting and dying, dying isn't worth the effort. It would be for a kid's toy, shifting that should withstand a lot of heavy play, but that's not what collectors do. Posing for photographs is not heavy play, and even that is more rigorous that posing in a shelf or case display. Paints give you much faster results and FAR better control of shade and color variation. If you'd hit that Queen with say your basic Rustoleum black primer and a silver dry brush, you'd have cut out the entire dye time and had as good a result. But if you upgraded even a little, like an Army Painter (shop directly from their store, if you go to Amazon you'll double your cost) matte primer, it goes on smoother and thinner which decreases your dry time considerably, and keeping the layers thin retains more surface detail. Faster, easier, just as durable for collector purposes. Save dying for sand box toys or 3d printed parts.

    • @the_red_bones
      @the_red_bones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      but isn't the dying just good for the joints? the dye seemed to get the joints well, and you can move the joints without worrying that it will chip or peel off. with paint the only option is to not move the joints, or to take them apart and sand each joint to get rid of paint rub. seems dying would be a good option for pinless joints that can't be easily taken apart and put back together

    • @kiltedcripple
      @kiltedcripple 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the_red_bones here's the problem: you'd be right, if it worked.
      Rit dye, even the version formulated for synthetic fibers, doesn't affect action figures equally. Actin figures are made of the types of plastic, PVC, ABS, and POM. PVC is the softer type plastic you see on gummy weapons, arms and legs, that kind of thing. ABS is a tougher type plastic that you see in torsos, crotch pieces, and the accessories you get in better action figures that aren't gummy. POM is the material you get in the joints of higher end figures, discs and hinges, that kind of piece. You see POM in a lot of wrists lately when you're getting interchangeable hands. Dye penetrates PVC wonderfully, easily, and quickly. It barely penetrates ABS, so like, if you're dying something black, it'll need a long soak, but anything lighter than black up just darken the color of the base plastic. POM isn't penetrated at all, you can leave that part in a dye bath for a week and when you pull it out, it's little more than a surface stain. Literally, soaking it in coffee leaves the same easily wiped away stain.
      So yeah, the due works great, in shitty action figure joints, but the more you'd want it to be perfect on a really nice custom, the less it will work at all.
      Also, dye doesn't do a particularly good job penetrating apoxie sculpt either (I can't testify to green stuff or ProCreate) so if you've done any sculptwork, you'll need to just out the paints anyway. You're better off just disassembling the joints, painting it, sealing it, and reassembling it.

    • @the_red_bones
      @the_red_bones 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kiltedcripple yep,that makes sense. was hoping this was a work through for pinless and other hard to disassemble joints

    • @kiltedcripple
      @kiltedcripple 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@the_red_bones it is, on crappy figures. Marvel legends, for example, the discs are still soft PVC, so only the torsos and hip pieces resist dying. But for nicer figures, your import stuff, Mythic Legions, some McFarlane pieces, the parts you'd really want to take dye, don't. That Titan figure you might have seen from Maven Collectibles, the one supposedly designed to be customized? Made by people who don't know how action figures work, and they used POM discs that are the exact size of the limb they're set in, then made all the PVC connections loose so you can customize it. That's a bad idea, a worse idea, and a dumb idea, right in a row, and makes the base body more work than it's worth.

  • @ralphlitabia1484
    @ralphlitabia1484 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tried it on a battle cat lmfao only took to the legs lmfao!!!!!!

  • @jacobn.200
    @jacobn.200 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    What? $5??? I need to go find one now.

    • @AHDToys
      @AHDToys  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      It's a great pick up for only $5

  • @courtneythomason1476
    @courtneythomason1476 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It didn't work

  • @redpillanimations
    @redpillanimations 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is awesome I have that queen I was curious why not spray paint it black

  • @jasoncaldwell5627
    @jasoncaldwell5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dye is great for joints.
    For black, I'd use Duplicolor automotive spray paint for Plastic and Vinyl.
    It'd ten bucks for a big can at most auto parts stores.
    Works great as a primer cost for painting on too.

  • @killlakillrules0666
    @killlakillrules0666 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The alien queen from aliens had a bluish tint so instead of silver dry brush i think it would look abit better with a dark metallic blue