>
shop.seibertron.com amazon.seibertron.com Facebook Twitter X YouTube Pinterest Instagram Myspace LinkedIn Patreon Podcast RSS
Buy on eBay Contact Us Sign in Join Convert
This page runs on affiliate links — your clicks may earn us a few Shanix. Want the full transmission? Roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

The Energon Pub

SEIBERTRON - Your Planet For Everything Transformers

Skip to content

What tools and sharpies to use?

This thread is dedicated to the discussion of Transformers customization. Post tips, ideas and sources here.
Post a reply

What tools and sharpies to use?

Postby Gandalf » Mon Feb 06, 2012 2:23 am

Motto: "Not all those who wander are lost."
Weapon: Sword
I was wondering what tools you guys use to remove and reinsert pins? I've looked for small hammers and small tool kits in stores and online with no luck.

Also, I've read on the forums multiple times about people using sharpies/pens to touch up figures, specifically silver sharpies for faces. Again, what exactly do you use? I have a normal, fine tip silver sharpie, but I'm afraid I'll be too sloppy with it while trying to color a TF's face. And I can't find any ultra-fine tips in silver.

Any help would be greatly appreciated!
User avatar
Gandalf
Fuzor
Posts: 295
News Credits: 1
Joined: Fri Nov 09, 2007 10:04 pm
Top

Re: What tools and sharpies to use?

Postby Poyguimogul » Tue Feb 07, 2012 12:25 pm

Silver paint and fine detail brush works too. Sharpie is a quick fix, but if the area is handled often, the ink will smear.
Poyguimogul
Vehicon
Posts: 338
Joined: Tue Jan 05, 2010 9:07 am
Top

Re: What tools and sharpies to use?

Postby korisifu » Thu Mar 22, 2012 12:15 am

Motto: "Wreck-n-Rule!!"
Weapon: Double Slagmaker Laser
I have to second the above. I went over a WFC Soundwave with a blue sharpie and it looks damn near its Henkei counterpart. However, my five year old and me handled it requilary and the ink got all over our hands and left finger prints. I use the (can't think of the brand name and away from my house right now) paint pens available at Walmart. I practiced on the movie line, turning them into G1 paint schemes. They seem to hold very well, but very thick. I recently just used a pentel outline marker that was silver on prime megatron and I was very pleased with that. If you'll be handling the figures regularly I'd also recomend coating them with a Krylon clear coat spray paint
Image
User avatar
korisifu
Minibot
Posts: 199
Joined: Sat Jun 25, 2011 8:04 pm
Location: Prairieville, Louisiana
Watch korisifu on YouTube
Strength: N/A
Intelligence: N/A
Speed: N/A
Endurance: N/A
Rank: N/A
Courage: N/A
Firepower: N/A
Skill: N/A
Top
Post a reply

Return to Transtopian Discussion

Who is online

Registered users: Apple [Bot], Bing [Bot], ChatGPT [Bot], Counterpunch, Google [Bot], Google Adsense [Bot], Google Feedfetcher, Lunatyk, MSN [Bot], OpenAI [Bot], Overcracker, Yahoo [Bot], Yandex [Bot]

Powered by phpBB © 2000, 2002, 2005, 2007 phpBB Group

[ Incoming message. Source unknown. ] No Signal - Please Stand By [ Click to attempt signal recovery... ]

Patreon Become a Member

Transformers and More @ The Seibertron Store

Visit our store on eBay
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #334 Cvr A Image Comics 2022 JUL220244 334A (CA) Mattina 250801"
SPAWN #334 Cvr A I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #364 Cvr B Image Comics 2025 0125IM429 364B (CA) Barberi (W) McFarlane"
NEW!
SPAWN #364 Cvr B I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GUNSLINGER SPAWN #46 Cvr B Image Comics 2025 0525IM377 46B (CA) Uribe"
NEW!
GUNSLINGER SPAWN # ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "MEDIEVAL SPAWN #2 Cvr A Image Comics 2025 0325IM335 2A (CA) Barends"
NEW!
MEDIEVAL SPAWN #2 ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #337 Cvr B Image Comics 2023 OCT220216 337B (CA) Toledano 250802"
SPAWN #337 Cvr B I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "GUNSLINGER SPAWN #46 Cvr A Image Comics 2025 0525IM376 46A (CA) Gay"
NEW!
GUNSLINGER SPAWN # ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #324 Cvr A Image Comics 2021 SEP210200 324A (CA) Aguillo 250801"
SPAWN #324 Cvr A I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #337 Cvr B Image Comics 2023 OCT220216 337B (CA) Toledano 250803"
SPAWN #337 Cvr B I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #337 Cvr B Image Comics 2023 OCT220216 337B (CA) Toledano 250801"
SPAWN #337 Cvr B I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Spawn BLOODLETTER #3 Cvr A Image Comics 2025 0625IM286 3A (CA) Rosado"
NEW!
Spawn BLOODLETTER ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "SPAWN #334 Cvr A Image Comics 2022 JUL220244 334A (CA) Mattina 250802"
SPAWN #334 Cvr A I ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KING SPAWN #48 Cvr A Image Comics 2025 0525IM401 48A (CA) Kibar (W) McConville"
KING SPAWN #48 Cvr ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "Spawn BLOODLETTER #3 Cvr B Image Comics 2025 0625IM287 3B (CA) Gay"
NEW!
Spawn BLOODLETTER ...
Visit shop.seibertron.com to buy "KING SPAWN #48 Cvr B Image Comics 2025 0525IM402 48B (CA) Aguillo (W) McConville"
KING SPAWN #48 Cvr ...
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.
Transformers Podcast: Twincast / Podcast #382 - Vote or Die
Twincast / Podcast #382:
"Vote or Die"
MP3 · iTunes · RSS · View · Discuss · Ask
Posted: Wednesday, December 31st, 1969

Featured Products on Amazon.com

Buy "Transformers Toys Optimus Prime Cyberverse Ultimate Class Action Figure - Repeatable Matrix Mega Shot Action Attack Move - Toys for Kids 6 & Up, 11.5"" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Toys Megatron Cyberverse Ultimate Class Action Figure - Repeatable Fusion Mega Shot Action Attack Move - Toys for Kids 6 and Up, 11.5-inch" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Studio Series 10 Deluxe Class Movie 1 Autobot Jazz" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Dinobot Sludge" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Terrorcon Blot" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Deluxe Class Dinobot Slug" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Combiner Wars Blast Off Megatronus Prime Master" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers: Generations Power of The Primes Quintus Prime Prime Master" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Breakdown Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Leader Class Starscream Figure Action Figure" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Brawl" on AMAZON
Buy "Transformers Generations Combiner Wars Deluxe Class Protectobot Blades Figure" on AMAZON
These are affiliate links. We may earn a commission.
Details subject to change. See listing for latest price and availability.
Optimus Prime on his deathbed
The Ultimate Caption Contest
Latest: Optimus Prime on his deathbed

© 2025 Seibertron LLC. All Rights Reserved. Established June 2000. SEIBERTRON™ is a trademark of Seibertron LLC. Trademark application pending. SEIBERTRON™ — the brand behind Seibertron.com — was founded by Ryan Yzquierdo and is powered by an elite squad of Wreckers on a mission to share and preserve Cybertronian history.

This site runs on affiliate Energon — some links may generate a small commission when you click or purchase. It costs you nothing, but helps us keep the Kremzeeks out of the server room. For all the disclosure details, roll out to our Affiliate Disclosure.

SEIBERTRON™ is your unofficial headquarters for everything Transformers — forged from fan-fueled Energon, not corporate assembly lines. We are not affiliated with or endorsed by Hasbro or Takara Tomy. Transformers® is a registered trademark of Hasbro, Inc. Want the official word from Cybertron High Command? Visit Hasbro’s Transformers HQ or Takara Tomy’s base of operations.

Got intel, sightings, or feedback from the field? Contact us.

Over 13,456 pages retrieved from Vector Sigma’s databanks by 7,816 unique Seibertronians. This page was recently scanned 1 times. Transmission logged by Earth Defense Command – August 28th 2025 1:40pm CDT.

You are viewing SEIBERTRON™ v13.297 | Database Extension: MYSQL | Silver Age: 0