Hi all; I just finished repainting a McFarlane hockey collectable figure and had a blast doing it. They are generally 12", and vinyl. One of the best things was that it only cost $14.00 Canadian. I was amazed at the quality of the casting, especially on the face, as it actually bears a striking resemblance to the real Frank Mahovlich. I used a white acrylic primer over the original paint. This allowed the oils I use to "stick", and the original colour showed through just enough to act as a guide.
For those of you not steeped in Canadian Hockey lore, this is Frank Mahovlich, one of the games all time greats from the 50's and 60's. Our government made him a senator (Canadian senators are appointed) so that shows you how much we love our hockey heros.
Seeing as I usually do military figures, this was a fun change of pace, and if you're into sports, I understand Mcfarlane has an extensive line of sport figures just waiting for some repainting.
