So I got myself a Matty Collector PKE in the mail, and the device seems a bit too visually drab, needs something to add a touch of color to it even while on display. This got me thinking (a dangerous hobby of mine, avoid it if you can). Why not use a bit of yellow/black warning tape to put on the grove running down both sides of the PKE, the tape would have to be split to allow access to the batteries, but it would definitely add a bit of personality to a mass produced item.
What do you guys think, and what kinds of mods are you considering?
Modify it to look less like a toy and more like what was seen in the movie. Adding reflective strips to the back of a toy is just going to get you a toy with reflective strips on the back.
I did a few modifications to the mattel pke I have. I sanded the warning print off the back of the handle, mounted a covertec clip onto the pke to hang it from my belt, and repainted it satin black. No reflective tape here.
YES. I agree completely, but I don’t think you’re taking it nearly far enough. Here’s a rough sketch I’ve been working on that I think really takes the PKE to its most logical evolution:
Matt, did you completely disassemble your PKE prior to painting or just mask off the other areas? I’ve already removed the warning print. I did that about 5 min after I opened it.
