This is a project some 2 years in the making. As soon as I saw the M3GAN movie, I wanted one. Imagine my excitement when Neca announced they were producing a life size M3GAN replica and began taking pre-orders. I damn near threw caution to the wind and ordered one. However, discretion being the better part of valor, I decided to contact Neca and ask a few questions first. Namely about the figure's construction.
As might be expected they were rather tight lipped about it saying only that the face, hands and feet were plastic and the body foam. So, I decided it would be better to wait for the final release before ordering. That turned out out to be a wise decision, as the body and construction was not at all to my liking. Just not what I'd call, aesthetically pleasing.
So I went off the idea. Fast forward to April of the this year and Valentina Girls comes out with this option that adds 4 inches to the upper chest. That's a big deal, because Valentinas are notorious for exaggerated breast positioning, starting at near shoulder height. What this option does is raise the shoulders, arms and head, effectively placing the breasts in the correct position. It changes the look of the doll entirely. The moment I saw it, I thought to myself, that'll work for M3GAN.
Got a hold of Robert at Valentina Girls, bounced a few ideas back and forth and just like that, a new VG blank for the project is on it's way. They're going to do the preliminary mods and I'll do the rest when the blank gets here. New head, skeleton and some detailing. Meanwhile, just got the M3GAN costume you see pictured today. Considering what I paid for it, I was surprised how well made it is. Came with all the accessories too and even a very nice wig for under $20 shipped!