SEMI REVIEW: TTL SS GIRL 2.0 WHITE OUTFIT

OK, in previous posts I had mentioned that I was waiting on my preordered TTL SS Girl. I bought this set for the girl primarily, with secondary ideas for uniform parts from it. I have no interest in German SS figures as I don't collect WWII Military anymore, and even when I was I wasn't into all the Nazi figures.

So, review of the figure. As with everything I have bought from TTL so far I have been impressed at the quality and tailoring of the items. However in this case, it wasn't a tailoring issue that was a problem, it was a poor QC issue.







The white dress uniform jacket was manufactured using a stained batch of textile as you can see the color variances of the pleat panels in the back, and the breast pocket. It didn't help that whoever was packaging the figure had grubby hands either. As I said, I didn't get the figure for that specific uniform, but the fact that they left all the insignia off it for the purchaser to add, would have given the option for the jacket to be used on something else possibly... but with the staining I will probably try and wash it and see if that helps, if not,it will just get tossed. I have contacted TTL and sent them the pictures. What they will do about the issue is another story.

So, onto the main reason I got the figure:







The headsculpt turned out quite nice. I agree with a few other people that whilst it didn't turn out looking exactly like the promo head, it has a lot that makes it look better in many ways. I have yet to repaint her eyes and any other details I might do. At least the dress blouse she came with was in nice condition and clean...lol

As for the rest of the set, the uniform great coat, pants, bootfeet, and other items were top notch. The only really bad thing out of the whole set as I mentioned is the uniform jacket. I'll be digging out my remaining Takara Kerberos Panzer Cop Midori armor to see how I plan to work that together with the greatcoat, pants, and bootfeet to see what I can make for my last Kerberos custom.

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WHAT'S NEW?

So, been a bit behind on posts for the blog here, so I figured I'd just do an update on what I've been up to.

My main project of late has been my 1:1 AK 47. Tax return came in, so I ordered all the parts to upgrade my Romanian made AK into a more tactical configuration. I'll throw some pics up on here when it's all done probably.

I've ordered some loose parts here and there for various customs.

My TTL SS Girl shipped.



So here is to hoping the head looks nicer than these pics:



And looks closer to the original pics:



Or at least doesn't require too much to get it there. I'm sure it's still a great face regardless.

I've also gotten my remaining CG Midori gear to use the greatcoat from the figure with for another Kerberos custom.

As for the rest of her stuff and who she will be... well no idea yet.

Other projects that I would like to start to work on soon:

New Cushion and Pillows for the Daybed:





The daybed was a simple metal tray I picked up at Michael's Crafts a while back and I made a simple foam cushion for it with a Chinese inspired cotton print I had found. I bought a new satin brocade print in black, gold, and magenta that I want to make a new cushion and some throw pillows for it.

So that's about it for the moment. I mean sure, there are all sorts of other things on my mind, but for now those are the main thoughts I can garner lol... it is 0450 EST...

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UPCOMING MUST BUY: ACI MILITARY SHIRT AND CARGO PANTS SETS

Ok, I don't often have a lot of "must buy" items. There are many items I like and would like to get, but on occasion there defnitely is a "must have" and this is one of them:

ACI's new Military Shirt and Cargo Pants Sets:











I'm not keen on the red plaid shirt, but the other 4 sets are great. I love these because I actually own every one of those color 5.11 Tactical Pants in real life...lol... so of course this is a must have for Mini Me...lol

The only thing that I can see is a mistake with these, as with Hot Toys 5.11 Tactical Pants that came with Royce is that the real ones do not have drawstrings... but big deal, I'll just remove them.

ACI has great quality stuff for good prices, so I cannot wait for these sets, I will definitely be buying all 5 of them.

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