How to Apply Stickers

How to apply stickers:

1.  The parts you are applying the stickers to.
2.  Sticker sheet.
3.  Tweezers.
4.  Steady hands.

Differences between sticker sheets, water slides, and dry transfer decals
1.  Stickers have a border around the actual sticker and a blank back.
2.  Dry transfers are a see-through paper that feels waxy.
3.  Water slides are on blue paper and have writing on the back of the sheet.

How to wash Bandai model kits.

PSA:  Do Not put your Gunpla in washing machines, dishwashers, or dryers.

You will need:
1.  A toothbrush you aren't using for your mouth
2.  Any dish soap you have on hand.

Items that are helpful:
1.  Shoebox size plastic containers to hold runners and gundam parts in.  This way, if any small parts come off, they will stay in the container.

Why wash your Gunpla:
1.  It is easier for the following items to stick to Gundam toys:
        a.  Stickers
        b.  Decals
        c.  Dry transfers
        d.  Water slides
        e.   Paint

2.  Nothing will interact with anything else
         a.  Some older model kits have a chemical from the plastic injection that would linger so if you
              paint it, the model itself would crumble because of the chemical reaction.

How to wash
1.  Use a drain stopper so small pieces don't fall down the drain.
2.  Brush with toothbrush using soapy water.
3.  Rinse with water.
4.  Air dry on towels once soap is rinsed off.

How to Remove Nub Marks

3 Ways to Smooth out Nub Marks

1.  Nail Files.  Use small rocking back and forth motions.  DO NOT "Cheese-Grate"  your Gunpla.

2.  Hobby Knives.  It is best to point the knives away from you when cutting until you get used to the pressure needed to "peel"  the layers away like an onion.    Use the curved blade, especially on plastic, because it is more durable since it has more surface area than just a straight edge, which will provide a more rugged cut.  This is ION doll's preferred method to use.

3.  Sand Paper.  This is the best method to use to get things like paint to glide on easily and stay on after it is applied.  This method is very time consuming.  If this is what you want to do use 400 grit, then 600 grit, then 1000 grit progressively.  Always remember:  DO NOT Cheese-Grate your Gundam Toys.

How to Cut Gundam Toys

There are 3 types of cutters (nippers) within everyone's price range: 

1.  Lower Class and cheapest can be found at your neighborhood tool stores.  You can also use nail clippers.

2.  Middle Class are the Gundam Planet nippers. 

3.  High class nippers, aka the Godhand nippers, can be found on Hobbylink Japan or Amazon.

Cutting Tips

1.  Give enough space between the actual part and the gate (tree or spruce).  

2.  Have a small cup to catch small pieces that you cut off once they are out of the gate.

3.  Use the flat side of the nipper to cut against the part.  That way, you get the least amount of nub marks.

LEGO STAR WARS MILLENNIUM FALCON REVIEW

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Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon is a man's toy, as well as a fun lego set for kids!  Once built (yes, if you have a 6 year-old girl like us, you will be building this set, mainly alone and trust us, it's much easier that way), this space ship is super awesome!  The entire ION Doll  team agrees that the red laser shooter on the falcon, plus Chewbacca's shooting crossbow, are the coolest parts of this set!  Men and children with guns and lasers that actually fire bullets and arrows, can be captivated for hours, which makes this a stellar lego set, since this type of feature is mainly seen in larger sets only.

In addition to weapons that fire ammo, the set also includes Rey, Finn, Han Solo, Chewbacca, Tasu Leech and a Kanjiklub Gang Member, plus a BB-8 Astromech Droid.  Weapons include a blaster pistol, silver-colored blaster pistol, blaster, gang pistol, gang rifle and a bowcaster.  Did I mention, none of the hand-held weapons are as cool as Chewbacca's firing crossbow?  Remember this as you play with the arsonal of guns and bowcasters.

The vast interior holds a more detailed hyperdrive, holochess board, secret compartment (we stored the guns here when not in use), extra boxes and cables, and storage for spring-loaded shooter ammo.

Overall this set allows star wars fans another piece of the action when building and playing with this remarkable toy!  We defininely recommend this be added to every Star Wars fans' Christmas list, but don't just take our word for it.  Other reviews are displayed below.

Nice re-make.

5/14/2017

Average rating:  5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews

by BoDacious

Overall, this set was a pleasure to put together. It is well constructed with technic pieces holding it all together. The ship is sturdy enough for play, if that's a prioirty. Pros: This model has much better detail than the original build. Although there was some repetition, Lego did a great job breaking up the building instructions to minimize the the feel of repition. Mini figures are nice and have great detail. Cons: the gunner section is less detailed than the original, which is unfortunate. I could have gone without the two gang member minifigures.

From lego.com

Great looking kit and fun to build

9/28/2016

Average rating:  5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews

by Kenjara

I build this over a few evenings and had great fun doing so. The build is interesting and unlike anything else I have made so far. This is mainly because of the way the circular structure of the ship is made. There are lots of interesting ideas at play in this kit and it was fun seeing how it goes together. The kit comes with plenty of figures including a good chunk of the key Force Awakens characters. The ship looks great on the outside but also has a detailed interior. There is also plenty of space to stand figures inside the ship. I plan to use it to store all of my star wars advent calendar figures. I think this is certainly a centre piece of the star wars sets and is big enough to give a someone plenty to play with. The only thing I wished this kit to had would be some led lighting for the cockpit and exhaust.

Written by a customer while visiting shop.LEGO.com

Chewie, where home.

1/4/2016

Average rating:  5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews

by ChrisH604

This is by far the biggest and best LEGO Star Wars set I have had the pleasure to build and as an avid Star Wars fan I'm so glad to own this set. Got it for Christmas but didn't get to build it until the 30th, needless to say I was itching to get started for days. It's a challenging build but I managed to tackle it in about 5 hours with almost non stop building. I can't really comment on the build other than to say I was impressed by the LEGO designers use of materials to reproduce the classic falcon shape but they have had a couple of opportunities practice in the past. The mini figures are about right but I would perhaps not have included the Kanji Klub gang members. The best LEGO Star Wars set in my collection by far. LEGO, well done!

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LEGO Friends Sunshine Catamaran Building Kit Review

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The Lego Friends Sunshine Catamaran features a lovely sun deck with 2 lounge chairs that Lego Friends Olivia, Stephanie, and Liam can share to relax or sunbathe. There is also a pool, bridge with steering controls and a comfortable seating area, slide into and spiral stairs up from the water. Helper Doll loved putting all the figures in the water, especially the dolphin figures Sheen and Sapphire!

More accessory elements include an inflatable ring, life preservers, flippers, ice creams, popsicle, baskets, newspaper, smartphone and an MP3 player to play lots of fun beach tunes for the summer! The banana boat life preserver was the funnest life preserver for Helper Doll to play with.

 Further there are 2 tubes of lipstick that Helper Doll had fun storing in the inflatable ring and flipper. This endless set also includes a brush, so there is fun playing pretend beauty shop as well!

This amazing yacht, as we like to call it, comes with 2 cozy beds, a shower, kitchen, complete with an oven with pizza cooking, a poolside bar with fun soda drinks with cherries in them.The sliding doors from the back deck are fun to open and close and putting Sapphire and sheen, as well as Lego Friends, Stephanie, Olivia, and Liam through them again and again, provides endless fun!

All in all, this is a dream boat and set and literally is any little girls dream summer vacation to last a lifetime. Our Helper Doll cannot get enough of this set! It is an instant classic for any school age little girl! Other reviews include:

 Fun 8/7/2017 Average rating: 5 out of 5 stars, based on reviews by TripleTFarms
 The catamaran offers places to lounge and play, imaginations can enjoy the countless hours of play time with this Lego. The jet ski, tube and slide are engaging . Fun filled lego From walmart.com

Great set, but.... 5/29/2017 Average rating: 4 out of 5 stars, based on reviews by daisy2125
I love this set! It is sort of a new improved version of the dolphin cruise and it seems everything that could have been better with the dolphin cruise seems to be better with this. There are two separate areas for the beds which means more space for each individual Lego character. There is a cool see-through floor and a Hammock on the boat. My one complaint is that most of the accessories are old, for example the lego newspaper has been used in almost every legos set along with the make up accessories, bag and phone. I do like the new addition of a colorful camera and the beautiful sail. I also love how the bathroom is a separate space, which is a improvement from the dolphin cruise. I also love the addition of the glass sliding doors and the pool on the boat! Overall I think this set is great and I hope to see these few changes to make it perfect. Read more Written by a customer while visiting shop.LEGO.com

 5.0 out of 5 starsWonderful design, clear instructions, great play value
 By Unity Dieneson August 23, 2017
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My third-grade daughter is new to Lego, and this was the first project she's tried. She has claimed in the past that she "hates Legos" but this one looked so enticing that she decided to give it a shot. It was a massive success by all accounts. The instructions were clear and the pieces well-organized. She made a few mistakes and needed help a couple of times, but even an absolute newbie was able to complete the project virtually alone. It took her several hours over several sittings to complete it, and her sense of accomplishment was wonderful. She loved the detail and the girl-appeal is huge. After completing it, the project went immediately into her play area where I saw her telling little stories with the meeples and playing with the tiny details of the boat. There's enough play-interest to this set to keep it interesting even after the construction is complete, especially since it's so well designed and the top can come right off, allowing for play on the inside of the craft. I really recommend this to Lego lovers and also for beginners. It's a great set! From Amazon.com

HASBRO TRANSFORMERS EXCLUSIVE OPTIMUS PRIME MP-10 MASTERPIECE CONVOY 2.0 2012

Give Me Instant Access NOW http://amzn.to/2vY4LkY Optimus Prime is the leader of the Autobots and he is a massive, tough-built truck. About 2/3 the size of the original G1 Masterpiece Convoy, in scale with Masterpiece Grimlock. Comes with his trailer and Roller, a translucent energy axe, and laser blaster. Optimus Prime can hold this blaster in both hands, which folds away to store in his back, and a human driver figure of Generation 1 Spike Witwicky. The Matrix of Leadership is also present in Optimus' chest, which is made of a heavy, durable die-cast metal with light piping. ION Doll marvels at the painting, sculpting, and proportions of the coolest Optimus Prime Transformer he has had the pleasure to explore! This toy has great transforms easily, and has 360 degree shoulder rotation, as well as, shoulder extension and swivel abilities so Optimus can easily fight with his energy axe or laser gun! Further, Optimus Prime has wrist swivel, no thumb, an index finger capable of pointing and the other 3 fingers are stuck together. Moving down to the waist, Optimus Prime has waist, thigh, and knee swivel, with legs capable of kicking front and back. Further this strong toy has toy bend and pivot functionality. Who knows where one would end up, if Optimus was forced into a fight for justice of the Autobots. Optimus Prime also has swag abilities and can dab if you want to pose him that way. Going to his trailer, it is made of heavy plastic with molded detail to behold. There is a repair drone ship attached with a scanner with an arm that moves and has a claw as well. Inside the ship, a faceless Spike Witwicky is at the helm. The trailer base is sturdy and can hold up this solid Optimus Prime. You can lie Optimus and his trailer on its side and play Transformer Operation if you want to! Roller has 12 wheels and can hook up Optimus Prime's laser blaster in the back. Spike can ride in roller. The coolest thing roller can do is roll away with Optimus Prime's trailer! In truck mode, Optimus has rubber tires and is solid. The trailer easily hooks on to the back of the truck. Side by side, the trailer is a good bit taller and thicker than Optimus Prime. Overall, the name masterpiece is fitting. Beautiful painting, nicely done sculpting, amazing attention to detail, and very good posing abilities. Get one! Further reviews below: Autobots, Roll Out! 13 days ago by Roccoajr 5 out of 5 stars Verified Buyer Comments about the Product This is quite possibly the best incarnation of the Masterpiece line. The main guy, Optimus, in all his glory. This figure has been one that I have wanted for a long time. Comes complete with original colors, axe, blaster, and of course... the trailer! This figure looks great in either mode and a MUST for Transformers fans. Highly recommended. You wont be disappointed! Comments about the Service Product arrived on time, but condition is something that shipping needs to work out. Figure is great, but packaging was not the best. I recommend buying in store. Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend From toysrus.com Best version of MP Prime! 23 days ago by B the collector 5 out of 5 stars Verified Buyer Comments about the Product I purchased this as a collectors piece. I'm very satisfied with it. Comments about the Service Delivery was fast and tracking was available from day one. Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend From toysrus.com Great piece of childhood...!!! 20 days ago by koven163 5 out of 5 stars Verified Buyer My first transformer masterpiece, it's awesome one of great pieces of childhood, excellent toy really accurate with TV character optimus prime. Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend to a friend From toysrus.com