XL-Shop I only knew about this company in the very early 2000’s. Their main products was usually Figures, Gashapons and various Japanese Collectibles, with a small mix of scale model kits. I was quite happy when they opened in Mid-Valley. XL-Shop was, I think, the first such pioneers which offers on-line shopping and at one […]
Category Archives: Spinner
20260116 MR Spinner Midnight Brief Look
OK, there is just enough time to open the Spinner and take some photos before I disconnect from the World at midnight. So, this post is just more on description on each pictures instead of my usual incoherent ramblings. The Die-cast Body The Spinner is quite heavy and I have to hold it very carefully. […]
20260116 My Master Replicas 2049 Spinner has arrived
So, my Master Replicas’s Blade Runner 2049 Spinner is on the way to me. At the time of writing, I have cleared Customs and should be getting it sometime early next week. OK, it just arrived. And I am so excited. Yipee. Yahoo. Really. But here’s the thing; reading off postings from both Forums and […]
20260115 Randy Cooper’s 1/12th Scale Spinner Pattern is up for Sale
After so many years of saving and wanting this kit eventhough I hated working with CA on resin, the effort is now pointless. Randy Cooper is now offering this master pattern for USD650. I guess he has started to transition into 3D Printing which to me, is much safer and more cost effective than molding […]
20260101 Spinner: Front Mandible PCB ver 03 3mm Spacer it is!
Happy New Year! I have located the 3mm White LED and soldered onto another prototype PCB. This time, I have not modified the 3mm spacer but just used it as it is. Instead of the 10mm height I envisioned, my calipers said the height should be around the 9mm mark. This means, with the spacer, […]
