TOYSCAPES: Moonbase 2

The recently completed Moonscape presented a big problem for me. What all do I start photographing on it??? It's a dilemma of too many choices. If you've followed the blog for any amount of time you know I have a lot of space toys. During the summer months The Cave is too uncomfortable to rummage around trying find things for a photo shoot, but a few quick and easy finds have now been brought out to the diorama base which resides in our living room and I can at least get some cool snaps taken. In all fairness, the temps outside are now hovering at a more comfortable 95° - 99°F so I can get a little work done out there.

Ed

The original purpose for building the Moonscape was to tell a story of Moon landings and building a colony using vintage toys as well as whatever modern stuff I think may work. Once the basic sequence of events was determined, it was apparent that it would be a challenge, but I'm determined to see it through. The problem is - how do I show space gear - like habitat modules, and vehicles - being unloaded from a spaceship? The toys I have in the collection aren't nearly big enough and a full sized mock-up would be ginormous but may be still doable some how. Anywho, here's today's pic.

I did some rough set-ups and this Moonscape can hold up to four of these Tri-ang Moon Base HQ's comfortably which are 10" overall in diameter. This photo is similar to one posted a couple of weeks ago but taken at a higher elevation. 

Let's Chat: Play Along Toys - Pippin with Gandalf on Shadowfax

The basis for this Chat was Play Along Toys 'Warriors and Battle Beasts' series, 'Pippin in Gondorian Armor with Gandalf on Shadowfax'. The 'Warriors and Battle Beasts' series consisted of 23 rider's (or two) on either a horse or a Warg. As I continue to learn more about Play Along's offerings, there may be more than 23 sets in the series but that's what I'm aware of at the moment.

Ed

New Ray #60205 1/32 Scale Battery Operated Diecast King Tiger Tank (1998) Pt 4 - Infantryman with Portable Stereoscopic Range Finder

This is a rather odd figure in that he has what appears to be a portable stereoscopic range finder but he's not using it, he's carrying it. It's not a Panzerschreck or Panzerfaust as the barrel on this thing is pretty wide, both ends are flared, and there is no handle or grip.

Ed

Culled from the Internet

Courtesy Wikipedia

Battle Scale Figures (International) - Haldir

I ordered a couple more of the Battle Scale Figures (International) to round out the collection and this Haldir figure was the first to come in, however...

...I cheated

Rather than taking him out of the package for this shoot, I decided to take my loose figure and re-photograph it. The last time Haldir was photographed was back in 2010 and after comparing the loose figure with the one still in the packaging, I can't discern any variations that would make me want to crack open the blister pack. Haldir was part of the 'AOME Soldiers and Scenes' series, 'Elven Warriors of Helms Deep' 3-pack, as well as being sold separately as a Battle Scale Figure (International).

Ed

From My Original Collection

Latest Addition

I always found this pose a bit awkward. His arms simply aren't articulated enough for him to wield the sword in a less awkward fashion.

New Ray #60205 1/32 Scale Battery Operated Diecast King Tiger Tank (1998) Pt 3 - Tank Commander

This King Tiger tank from New Ray came with three 50mm German figures. This is the  only New Ray tank - German or American - that has a tank commander that I'm aware of as is a nice touch.

Ed