Von Hooten
Main Eventer
The Innovator of Innovation
Joined on: Jan 23, 2012 13:13:14 GMT -5
Posts: 1,412
|
Post by Von Hooten on Aug 3, 2012 10:02:28 GMT -5
Ok, before we get started I know I have been beating this deadhorse for a while, but I cannot help it. I love this Entrance Stage and after waiting for so long to get one from Mattel I am savoring this moment while it is a shining item. With that said I still felt the need to enhance it and here is how I did just that.  Some of you may have already seen the side graphic I added, well I decided to take it a step further and add LED lighting effects to both sides of the stage, as well as a modified Jakks ramp. With the right lighting you can almost get this looking like the way it looks on TV. Here is how it looks in the dark with back lighting  I now kinda wish I didn't put backing behind the side graphic. In time I'll get this stage looking legit. I am thankful Mattel gave me such a head start. Before seeing this at SDCC I was literally about to resin cast a stage in a similar fashion with the clear parts. BTW the ramp that came with it didn't go to waste.  Til next time... |
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 4, 2024 15:30:59 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2012 10:23:43 GMT -5
I really like what you've done with it. That shot in the dark looks really good.
|
|
a666a
Mid-Carder
Joined on: May 6, 2012 21:27:08 GMT -5
Posts: 199 
|
Post by a666a on Aug 3, 2012 10:29:40 GMT -5
That is awesome! All you need now are some finger lights to go on the front floor, and this would look perfect  I'm interested in the side graphics! Are these card board printouts?? |
|
|
|
Post by ● kaneisdaman ● on Aug 3, 2012 10:38:42 GMT -5
I applaud you, that looks absolutely fantastic! For me, one of the most exciting things about this playset is being able to customise it by adding your own touches to it, thats why I really want one now! The side panels look fantastic, I really like what youve done with it and the ramp is much better fitting not to mention great use of it at the back. Best use/modification of the stage playset ive seen so far, looks awesome.
The next thing Id recommend is painting the logos on the WWE standee.
|
|
|
|
Post by Chewdeezy on Aug 3, 2012 10:42:42 GMT -5
Wow, looks amazing!
|
|
|
|
Post by thehardys4life on Aug 3, 2012 10:46:34 GMT -5
Atleast you got one after your wait......
Oh well it looks nice.
|
|
STING
Main Eventer
Mattel Basic Legends/Flashback Collector
Joined on: Sept 4, 2007 19:39:59 GMT -5
Posts: 2,816
|
Post by STING on Aug 3, 2012 10:53:47 GMT -5
Great Job!!!.....looks amazing. Can't wait to get one on these. I like this stage alot, because you can add your personal touch to it like you did. Again, you did a really good job on yours.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 4, 2024 15:30:59 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2012 10:55:43 GMT -5
thats awesome i want one of those
|
|
|
|
Post by jay345 on Aug 3, 2012 10:58:04 GMT -5
wow awsome, man, i wish i had that.
|
|
mmondrag96
Main Eventer
43 refs and counting
Joined on: Apr 10, 2010 12:35:28 GMT -5
Posts: 2,919
|
Post by mmondrag96 on Aug 3, 2012 11:00:47 GMT -5
WOW that is awesome I might try that on mine when i get it i set up my old jakks one with Xmas lights.
|
|
Deleted
Joined on: May 4, 2024 15:30:59 GMT -5
Posts: 0
|
Post by Deleted on Aug 3, 2012 11:02:50 GMT -5
Fantastic job! Looks great!
|
|
Von Hooten
Main Eventer
The Innovator of Innovation
Joined on: Jan 23, 2012 13:13:14 GMT -5
Posts: 1,412
|
Post by Von Hooten on Aug 3, 2012 11:03:41 GMT -5
Atleast you got one after your wait...... Oh well it looks nice. You and I live in the same area. You didn't check out the K-Mart in Dickson City? I called them last Monday and gave them the UPC and they pulled one out of the back for me. The other 2 might still be there, but I haven't stopped in since. Last time I checked they didn't even have a tag on the shelf yet. BTW to answer, a666a's question... no, these aren't carboard printouts. The side graphic with the buildings was printed out on regular printing paper then taped onto a piece of a folded poster board for stability. I found them on the custom accessories board and they belong to bshaffet. He was the one who made the awesome IPad RAW HD Stage and WM28 Ipad Stage. The sides with the LEDs were cut out of foam board with a box cutter. The red rectangle designs are nothing more than cutouts in the foam board, backed with white paper that I colored red with a marker, backed with 2 LEDs behind them to make them glow red. The LEDs came from Michaels and are called Poster Lights. Their $7 + change for a set, and that gives you 20 lights on one strand that can be set to strobe as well. I appreciate everyone's compliments and feel free to ask any questions if you want to enhance your stage as I did. I am sure someone here can make my work look amature, but I pride myself on being the one of if not the first to do so.  |
|
a666a
Mid-Carder
Joined on: May 6, 2012 21:27:08 GMT -5
Posts: 199
|
Post by a666a on Aug 3, 2012 12:04:28 GMT -5
Thanks for the breakdown vonhooten! I still think you did an amazing job  |
|
TheEdgeHead41
Main Eventer
#1 Mysterio Fan!
Joined on: Dec 2, 2009 15:20:46 GMT -5
Posts: 2,339
|
Post by TheEdgeHead41 on Aug 3, 2012 13:02:34 GMT -5
That looks awesome.
|
|
|
|
Post by bestintheworld on Aug 3, 2012 13:16:42 GMT -5
Looks fantastic. Great job
|
|
wrestlingfan2011
Main Eventer
Lucky lucky
Joined on: Apr 5, 2011 13:21:19 GMT -5
Posts: 2,465
|
Post by wrestlingfan2011 on Aug 3, 2012 13:27:50 GMT -5
t looks super awesome
|
|
|
|
Post by JHTB® on Aug 3, 2012 13:52:20 GMT -5
Nice job! I love this stage!
|
|
Cyan
Main Eventer
Joined on: Jul 19, 2012 13:45:59 GMT -5
Posts: 1,135
|
Post by Cyan on Aug 3, 2012 14:01:29 GMT -5
Wow, that looks great!
Sorry for being naive to this, but are these hard to find? I found two at Kmart yesterday but because I haven't paid much attention to the entrance stage, I passed on getting one. Not to say I'm not interested in it, but since it wasn't high on my radar I thought maybe I would pick it up some other time.
Would you guys recommend picking one up (if it's still there) because it'll be cheaper than if I wait?
|
|
|
|
Post by thehardys4life on Aug 3, 2012 14:22:19 GMT -5
Atleast you got one after your wait...... Oh well it looks nice. You and I live in the same area. You didn't check out the K-Mart in Dickson City? I called them last Monday and gave them the UPC and they pulled one out of the back for me. The other 2 might still be there, but I haven't stopped in since. Last time I checked they didn't even have a tag on the shelf yet. Yeah i went gave them the UPC an they "HAD" 2 but searched everywhere and the manager couldn't find them. Then we called the Mossic K-mart and they had the same problem as Dickson City but the supposedly had three. Kmart is a Joke. |
|
homeslice1998
Main Eventer
(12 Refs) Not removing until John Morrison returns started 7/21/12
Joined on: Feb 11, 2012 20:22:31 GMT -5
Posts: 2,837
|
Post by homeslice1998 on Aug 3, 2012 14:59:17 GMT -5
Looks awesome!
|
|
