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Re: Adding height to minifigs?
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Wed, 29 Mar 2000 12:36:19 GMT
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In lugnet.castle, Christopher Lindsey writes:
> What's the best way to add height to minifigs?
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> I have a figure (mentioned earlier, all black with a transparent red
> head, cloak, and silver sword) who needs to stand about a foot taller
> than everyone else (he's the incarnation of justice).
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> Anyhow, I've tried putting a 1x2 in between the legs and body, but that
> looked silly. Then I tried putting 1x1 plates on the bottom of his feet
> (which sort of worked), but they're too wide. I could shave them down
> in the middle so they're as wide as the minifig feet are, but I'm sure
> I'm not the first person to run into this and thought I'd try to work
> off of your experiences.
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> My best luck has been with the 1x2 grille tiles; I carved out the center
> piece and put it over the legs, which works for the most part (I need
> to shave it down a bit). Unfortunately, I don't have a black grille,
> so my imposing black figure now has a red cumberbund... :)
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> Any better ideas?
Better idea? hmmmm..probably not...but a suggestion or two...
I am still exprimenting w/ this problem myself...I tried a accessory
solution...namely using combinations of epaulets, capes, backpacks and armor
to raise the level of the head vs other figs, capped off w/ an old style
black flaired helm or bullet helm....
I have been adding 1x3 plates to the holes on the back of the fig legs and
using matching 1x1 bricks or cones on the exposed stud...have't found a
design I love w/ this method....I further lengthened legs by using a 1x4
plate w/ 1x2 slopes and plates to simulate large boots...I was trying a
satyr/minotaur thing at the time....ended up looking like Gene Simmons w/
really short arms...
a further disadvantage is a slight stoop when standing upright (in addition
to door and ceiing clearance issues indoors)
just a thought, I am still pondering better ways...
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