Spy Monkey Creations - Official Discussion/Photos Thread

**bskcase** · February 17, 2012, 12:21am

I thought I would put my favorite creations.

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**Whiplash7** · February 17, 2012, 04:05am

Originally Posted by TheFallen

So, I have been working on my review and I come here to post it only to see Alexx' awesome pictures. Now I have post envy and I am too shy to post my review.

It is time for me to get over it so here it is;

Spy Monkey Creations - Armory Series 1

Your photos have sold me on the Venom set - I will definitely be picking it up at some point. Nice review.
I still don't like Bloodlust all that much, but if I'm going to get one I might as well get the other if I'm paying for the shipping.

Originally Posted by Johnny12

Question though, what part is the back of the shield? Mine had nothing attached that my figures could hold onto and I couldn't find anything in the spare parts that seemed to work right.

Same here. I'd like to see an official photo of this.

Alexx - the bread plate of deliciousness is hilarious. =)

**Grayskull's Heir** · February 17, 2012, 04:33am

These builds are so awesome!

I'm still waiting for my order and I was wondering if anyone from Europe has received their stuff yet?

I'm concerned that by the time I realise that I need more sets they might be sold out

**krosfyah** · February 17, 2012, 08:54am

Originally Posted by Whiplash7

Your photos have sold me on the Venom set - I will definitely be picking it up at some point. Nice review.
I still don't like Bloodlust all that much, but if I'm going to get one I might as well get the other if I'm paying for the shipping.

Bloodlust might be my favourite. sigh I need more sets but at the moment I CAN'T pay for the 3 more I need.

**VENENOR** · February 17, 2012, 11:11am

Here's my first attempt at a robot. He uses parts from two sets (Venom and Cold Steel). He's "fully articulated" with plenty of movement thanks mostly to the extra connector bits included with the sets as joints.

**Alexx** · February 17, 2012, 11:32am

That robot is AWESOME! It's great to see one that can be built with two different sets; I see so many that require multiples of the same sets. I'll have to try my hand at some robots!

**VENENOR** · February 17, 2012, 12:04pm

Originally Posted by Alexx

That robot is AWESOME! It's great to see one that can be built with two different sets; I see so many that require multiples of the same sets. I'll have to try my hand at some robots!

Thanks for the comment Alexx. These sets are just unbelievable and truly there's an unlimited amount of stuff to be made.

There's some cool stuff that needs multiples of the same color that're cool and once I get another cold steel set I'll take a crack at a more uniform robot but mixing up two different sets is fine by me for now. With so many colors and pieces I don't think limiting a build by just one set's colors is being fair to your imagination.

BTW, your "STUPID THINGS made from cool toys" are more awesome than they are stupid. I've made a few weapons but it wasn't until the robot that I made something a little more on the fun side. I may have to take a crack at a few "STUPID THINGS" myself.

**Haradrel** · February 17, 2012, 12:21pm

Mine arrived - I got one of each set to start me off (I NEED MOAR!)

Had some fun with them - nothing spectacular like most of you are able to do, just small things:

Who could this be?

Oh right, it was this guy who can't decide which sword he likes best. So now he's going to use both!

A more technological staff for Evil Lynn:

Faker is happy with his new short axe:

Hordak tries something new:

Epic battle commences!

And for last Trap Jaws thought and a surprise visit:

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edited:

Had a go at creating some Spy-creatures and other weapons; here we go:

"Wall-EEEeeee - no wait wrong production line"

Sniper and loading station - or something like that

"The Reaper"

**Haradrel** · February 17, 2012, 02:14pm

'Mantis' attacking Hordak

I come in peace(s)

The whole gang

**vertigoink** · February 17, 2012, 02:26pm

Originally Posted by Haradrel

'Mantis' attacking Hordak
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...eatures018.jpg

I come in peace(s)
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...eatures023.jpg

The whole gang
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...eatures019.jpg

PURE TOY FILLED BLISS! I love the quirky ideas Hara

**Haradrel** · February 17, 2012, 02:35pm

Originally Posted by vertigoink

PURE TOY FILLED BLISS! I love the quirky ideas Hara

These sets are really amazing. I need to get a lot more of them :\ I hope they re-stock and keep these available for a second run (and third and fourth and so on).

**Whiplash7** · February 17, 2012, 02:54pm

Originally Posted by Haradrel

Epic battle commences!
http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/g...8/ecd388a1.jpg

I love this! Awesome photo.

**Haradrel** · February 17, 2012, 03:02pm

Originally Posted by Whiplash7

I love this! Awesome photo.

Thanks

That's actually the first picture I took, I knew what I wanted to set up - Made the Hammer for Man-At-Arms and had Trap-Jaw pose in a stabbing position with that insane blade of his. Also notice the decapitated Palace Guard on the ground.

**nicholighkun** · February 17, 2012, 04:01pm

Hey Brian, I hope you guys do a longer handle peice with the next set.

**vertigoink** · February 17, 2012, 04:13pm

Originally Posted by nicholighkun

Hey Brian, I hope you guys do a longer handle peice with the next set.

Yeah that would be super handy for longer constructs like pole-arms and longer weapons.

**Haradrel** · February 18, 2012, 03:31am

Originally Posted by Grayskull's Heir

These builds are so awesome!

I'm still waiting for my order and I was wondering if anyone from Europe has received their stuff yet?

I'm concerned that by the time I realise that I need more sets they might be sold out

I'm In Norway and my stuff took very little time to arrive this time - So you should have yours soon!

**vertigoink** · February 18, 2012, 06:30am

Here is what I find INCREDIBLE about the arrival with Spy Monkey products:

I live in Michigan, Brian and his team are in L.A., I ordered my first sets on Monday- I received them on Thursday. That is INSANELY fast shipping given the inexpensive shipping cost and goes to show that some bigger corporations could look into ways to be more cost effective like SM.

**The All American** · February 18, 2012, 10:03am

Originally Posted by vertigoink

Here is what I find INCREDIBLE about the arrival with Spy Monkey products:

I live in Michigan, Brian and his team are in L.A., I ordered my first sets on Monday- I received them on Thursday. That is INSANELY fast shipping given the inexpensive shipping cost and goes to show that some bigger corporations could look into ways to be more cost effective like SM.

Uh oh, Mattel is going to magically cancel all subs to Michigan now, vertigoink. Revenge! Turn off the cosmic key before they find you. Just kidding.

I'm in Maryland and I got my order from Spy Monkey very quickly (3 days as well). I also ordered stuff from them last summer, they forgot to ship it and bent over backwards being nice and offering a refund when I contacted them on the order. They're a great little company! And I love the new weapons system. These pictures are great, a lot of creative folks on the forums.

**Alexx** · February 18, 2012, 10:43am

Originally Posted by vertigoink

Here is what I find INCREDIBLE about the arrival with Spy Monkey products:

I live in Michigan, Brian and his team are in L.A., I ordered my first sets on Monday- I received them on Thursday. That is INSANELY fast shipping given the inexpensive shipping cost and goes to show that some bigger corporations could look into ways to be more cost effective like SM.

Ha! I can agree with you there. Seems like it takes forever for anything to get to Michigan (I'm near Detroit). For every toy sighting I hear about, it feels like Michigan gets them months later. Granted, seems like things have picked up lately, but that's just general toy shipments. I totally agree on the quickness of personal shipments! It was impressive, as as you've already stated, gettin' stuff to Michigan seems to confuse some shippers, somehow. Like having to stop and go up rather than straight across the US is confusing.

**NorthCoast** · February 18, 2012, 11:41am

Originally Posted by The All American

Uh oh, Mattel is going to magically cancel all subs to Michigan now,

Gee, thanks!

**Nekk-ra** · February 18, 2012, 04:13pm

Originally Posted by The All American

Uh oh, Mattel is going to magically cancel all subs to Michigan now.

Oh, wonderful. Just when my sub is active again (except for the part where they charge for and send me my sub items).

**Johnny12** · February 19, 2012, 12:24am

Glad you guys got yours so fast. I ordered mine on the 3rd and they didn't arrive til the 16th and I live in Sacramento, CA which is only an 8 hour drive from LA. A little bit of a long wait, but you know what... it was worth it!!! This set is so awesome that I'm going to forgive the shipping time and order more next month!