How to Pose ANY Transformer Figure Like a PRO!!!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 13 ก.ค. 2024
- In this video, I show you how to pose your transformer figures! Hope you all enjoy!!!
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This video is so damn helpful! Thank you sir! I’m gonna try out a lot of these, especially for my MPs
Glad I could help! I love reposing my MP figures all the time!
PS. Classic contrapposto stance worked on the the ancient Greek statues so it helps make the figures look more interesting, too!
Great tips. Working on my little collection and posing definitely helps them stand out and not just look like clutter.
I'm glad you found it helpful! All it takes is a couple of little twists and pivets to completely change how your figure is presented haha
So glad I came across this channel on Facebook, so surprised there’s no other videos on this
Glad you enjoy the content 🙂. I got a video on studio series posing and got one coming up for Legend scale soon. Plus I do plan on making another one for all figures 👍
Really appreciate this video thanks. Part two would be awesome
I'm glad you enjoyed the video! Also not only did I make a follow up to this video, I have 5 videos made talking about posing :)
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@@speakerheadTF thank you! I have a couple hard ones to pose like aoyi mech grimlock and Zeus toys shockwave
I actually do have quite some skill at posing action figures, so I might as well throw some tips from my own experience:
-The most important part about posing (at least for me) is INTENTION.
You want to have a clear idea of WHAT you want your figure to do and HOW to convey that intention. Even if you do know what the intention of the pose is, it won't be of any help if the pose doesn't VISUALLY convey the action.
For example, if you want to make a running pose, a straight body with just one leg in front of the other won't convey the intention as good as a bent body with legs thrusting forward.
You need to capture the energy of the intended action. It does take a while to understand it, so it's ok if you don't succeed at first, but once you master the art of intention, your poses will look much more natural and awesome, even with figures that don't have the best of articulation.
A good exercise to understand intention is just watching any movie/TV show (preferably animated ones, since they tend to have more expressive poses) and try to analyze which movements and body positions the characters use to convey the energy of their poses.
-If you want figures with awesome posing potential, don't go for Transformers.
Due to engineering and budget constraints, general retail Transformers usually have have terrible to average posing (although there are a few that can exploit their transformation joints for extra articulation). I don't own any Masterpieces/3Ps myself, but I've heard they're mostly pretty good in terms of articulation.
In any case, if you want good posability, stay away from Transformers unless you're absolutely sure the figure you want is an engineering masterpiece. You'll be better off getting Star Wars Black Series or Gundam model kits.
-Kneeling poses are actually a FREAKING NIGHTMARE to pose.
Trust me.
I've learned that the hard way time after time.
Good kneeling poses usually require many advanced joints mostly found in high-end figures, so if you want to try them out on figures with not so good leg joints, there won't be many options that actually look good.
-The perspective of a character can change the feeling of the display.
This goes double if you're having 2 or more figures interacting in a single display. Even a single pose can give off different intentions just by changing the figure's position on the shelf.
For example, if you want to have 2 characters clashing, pose them on the side to make it look as they are both on equal odds.
If you want to make a character overpower another in a duel, have one facing forward and the other facing backward to emphasize the stronger character's dominance (or the other way around, if you want to put emphasis on the weaker character's attempt to defend themselves).
If you want a character to stand out from the rest, bring them forward and let the others become a part of the background.
Aaaand that's my 2 cents on action figure posing. If you somehow didn't fall asleep while reading this comment, I hope my rambling helps you achieve better poses as well as loooooots of hours of fun in your quest to do so. Remember that posing figures is an art in itself, so the 2 most important rules are to have patience and fun.
Happy posing, everyone :)
I agree about Megatron in that pose! Looks epic!
To be fair, sometimes posing takes up too much room and in order to fit all their figures they can't be expressive... But I agree that posing should be attempted whenever possible!
Was waiting for the hero landing pose 😅 Great tips nonetheless
Of course! I had to put the superhero landing in here somewhere 😂
THANK YOU!!! I was wanting to get some advice on this for pics!👍😁
Excellent advice! Much appreciated 😁
Talks about bringing your robot display to life, and stares in the camera lifeless without blinking or looking away the entire time haha.
Yeah I'm still pretty awkard on camera, but this is only my third proper video ever showing my face so it's something i'll just have to get comfortable with lol
@@speakerheadTF Oh it's fine, I just found it funny. The topic was interesting and well explained.
I like this video AND I like you, SIR!! I'm subbed. The fact that you took the time to talk about something like this is very refreshing.
Great video! Thanks!
About time someone did this. I plan doing stop motion soon.
Hey I just subbed and I love your energy you put k to videos and it's helped me pose figures :))
I'm glad I could help you out! Also thank you I appreciate the kind words 🙂
A great video!! Thank you
Thx now I have some ideas for poses 👍
This video is so cool. I like to pose my figures.... but i forgot the waist and chest rotation... Many cool details that adds to the overall life of the character. Thanks
Glad I could help!
This is EXACTLY what I was looking for! Thank you!
Glad I could help!
Never thought of this a lot
I was thinking the same the other day when it comes to figures at a straight pose...it does make the collection look dead...and now I stumbled on your video about this same issue 🤣😅. THAT'S AWESOME!!! I love your content 👍👍
I'm starting to collect transformers figures, now I have studio series grindor, make toys thunder Erebus (nemesis prime with power master armor) and mp-10 Optimus prime, I always put my figures in Battle positions (except grindor, he doesn't have the level of articulation for battle poses, or any pose)
As a fellow owner of Studio Series Grindor, I can 100% agree that thing can't pose at all. Heck he has a hard time even just standing up XD. But those are some great figures to start out collecting! MP-10 is always a great figure!
I just finished my video on how to pose movie studio series figures and I did a pose for grindor as well!
Yeah my posing skills suck but I plan on getting better at it when I get the space to have room for posing cuz yes it's an eyesore without it.another great video very informative.
Just be creative and use the joints that it has. Even a figure without much possibility can still use the available joints to look more interesting.
🤣 you used my old display in your “what not to do” photos 🤣
I’m turbine027 and it was the photo with the white bookcases and glass shelves … you’ll be glad to know that I’ve spaced out my figured a LOT since then (that photo must be from 2018 based on who’s in it 😅)
At the time I displayed side by side with G1 and since they couldn’t move, I kept the MPs more stoic as well … Now, I’ve swapped all the G1 into alt modes and had more fun with the MPs… my TH-cam channel isn’t about toys at all, but I’m in the Facebook group Transformers Displays and of course all over tfw2005.
Great content, just subscribed but had to LOL when I saw my own photo in there!!
Hey sorry hopfully I didn't offend you by using that picture 😅 I was just trying to find some examples and wasn't trying to call anyone out. Honestly it is a great looking collection! I also totally understand what you were going for since I know it is practically impossible to do anything with those G1 figures haha. But I'm glad you are taking more advantage of those MP figures articulation. Some of those figures can get into some awesome poses! also glad you liked the video!
@@speakerheadTF hahaha I get it and no, I’m not offended!! I was looking up different posing videos because it’s something I’ve been working on and then BAM my own display 🤣 it was just funny!!
Myself, I'll collect figures with a scene for a display in mind (Autobots fighting Decepticons outside The Ark, 86 Movie poster) and collect figures to recreate it rather than collect everything
It depresses me when I go into comic shops to see their figure displays and how awful they pose their figures, if they took the time to pose them it would make them more appealing to the consumers...
Yeah it's quite a shame. Bet they would sell better too if they were just slightly posed better
Definitely a good video! Yes! I don't have that many issues posing my figures, unless I run into limitations of the figure itself, like lack of foot pivot, or waist swivel. But I'm glad someone feels the way I do! I've seen many reviewers talk about their figures and showcase them in such a stupid way that it looks like a standing brick! And as you pointed out, a bunch of figures standing on the shelf in a "out-of-the-box" pose. So annoying.
When they could show off the stuff they're reviewing in such a way that people can actually see just how stylized and dynamic the figure can be. In my opinion, "Rotation at the elbow here" just isn't enough.
Also, no offense, but you could try blinking in these videos once in a while. xD
I completely agree. I only recommend the base standing pose over everything facing straight. I personally try to make each figure is purposefully so it shows off the bot's personality.
Also no offense taken haha. You're not the first to mention it and it has been something I have been mentally noting while I'm recording from now on XD
We won't more.
Can you do this video but with Michael bay figures from the studio series becuase of the shape of the designs it makes it harder to pose than a g1 figure becuase they're not blocky like g1 figures it would help a lot
I can definitely do that! It might take a little bit, but that's something I can do!
@@speakerheadTF thank you very much 😁
Posing a Bayverse figure isn't really that different from posing other Transformers. As long as you understand the figure's joints and the intention of the pose, you can pose any figure regardless of their design! :)
@@valentinodaspi4350 That's very true! but I do know that some of those figures do have some funky articulation, especially the ones with chicken legs lol
FInally finished my new video on posing movie studio series figures!
Dude I don't think you blinked at all in this video
Trust me, you're not the only person to say that haha. It's something I've been working on in my future content
@@speakerheadTF yeah I like your content it's just hard to not be a tad unnerved by someone who looks like they are staring into my soul at times
@@runamuck840 I appreciate that! But I definitely understand it being a bit weird lol
If you have a g1 original choices are limited
Yeah those are probably the only figures you can't do much posing with XD most of them have the same posability as a brick lol
Wheredid you get your backdrops?
I actually made them myself! I do plan on making a video about it in the future once I make more 👍
A little unfair to say that a collector “doesn’t care” just because their display has no pose… space restraints create a necessity to display them that way. Don’t be ignorant, you think a person “doesn’t care” after spending all that money to collect and shelve these things? I’m glad you took steps into making a more aesthetic display that you enjoy, but others could argue you “don’t care” because you haven’t added more to your shelving to make the look of your display more cinematic.
Great tutorial for those that can afford to display them that way though! 👍
Maybe I stated it a bit unclear, which I apologize for, but let me reclarify. I'm aware that people who don't spend hours posing the hundreds of figures they have do care about the collections they have. However, and this is my personal opinion, a collection where EVERY FIGURE is in the exact same A-Stance with almost no use of any of the articulation points on the figure looks lazy. Especially to other collections I've seen where the shelves are packed but still have their figures somewhat posed. Even if you have shelves that are completely filled with figures, there are still many things you can do to the figures to make them look a little less boring. Piveting the feet outward, slightly rotating the arms/bending the elbows, rotating the chest slightly off center, even possibly a slight head tilt if the figure has that articulation available.
Long story short, I completely see where you are coming from and was in that same exact position in the past with having no room for my collection. Even though all of my figures were crammed into one small shelf, I still did my best to make put them in natural poses rather than looking like I ripped it straight out of the box and set it only shelf. Hopefully this helps clarify my point 👍
EDIT: One last thing I did want to mention is that when it comes to collecting and a limitation on space, you as a collector need to make the decision of whether you want a collection for the quality or the quantity. Obviously you can have a collection that's both, but most collectors put most of their focus into either having a large collection or a well displayed collection. I'm guessing most other people have a similar space issue as me considering I only live in a 1 bedroom apartment, But that's why as the owner of your own collection you must make that desion on how big you want your collection based on your display space and how you would like your collection displayed. Nobody else is going to pose your figures so that is your decision on whether you would like to pose them. My personal opinion is that it looks lazy, but once again it's my opinion. If you disagree I understand but that's what I see when I look at collections that are impressive in size, but are all standing the same way. Especially when the figures have room for posing.
@@speakerheadTF fair enough. Thank you for you clarification on your thoughts.
I do dig the ideas you put forth on dynamic poses to keep things interesting in a display, but if these collectors had no idea how to make their figures look better I wouldn’t say they didn’t care.
After all is said and done I believe that every collector with a large enough display should watch this video. Again, great insight.
@@RPO808 That's completely fair. Once again, I should have made my thoughts on the subject more clear. Not trying to offend anybody, just trying to give ideas to improve the presence of their overall display 🙂👍
Thank you for taking the time to comment your concerns. It helps me as a content creator and a fellow collector to know how others feel on the subject.
@@speakerheadTF 🤙🏽
I don't have the space for this stuff i can only stand them
I understand not everyone has the space to do all of these poses for their figures, but even if you only bend the elbows slightly and slightly pivoting the legs so the toes are facing away from each other that can really make a difference on how your figures are displayed. Plus your figures should be able to fit on your shelves since it's essentially still an A-stance 👍
It's always good to see someone else opposed to just cramming their figures in a shelf space creating massive hordes of robot zombies. I doubt they even transform their figures. They just display them all together to brag on how many they have. What a shame 😅
You need to learn to blink a little my dude