Post by: latinjoe22 on October 22, 2009, 01:12:12 PM
Big Lob custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012409.jpg)
Cobra de aço custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10293.jpg)
Python Patrol Big Boa custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012408.jpg)
UK Jammer custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012606.jpg)
20px]Star Wars Figrin D'an cantina band customs[/size]
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1011672.jpg)
Custom creation Code name: Sundancer
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012642.jpg)
ARAH Moondancer custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/Moondancer-V15-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/Moondancer-V15-2-1.jpg)
ARAH Terra Viper custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012646.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012645-1.jpg)
ARAH Beaver custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10275.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10265.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10274.jpg)
ROC Thunder custom headset & Armadillo
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012740.jpg)
Tiger Force Grunt custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10932.jpg)
Timbit custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012532-1.jpg)
Joe Canuck custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012573.jpg)
Shiver custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012651-1.jpg)
Backstop & Chacal Noir customs
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012523.jpg)
Frostback custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/IMG_8772.jpg)
ROC Death Squad Viper custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10962.jpg)
Tiger Force Short Fuze custom
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10966.jpg)
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 14, 2010, 03:04:16 AM
Post by: Jay on June 14, 2010, 03:56:25 AM
Post by: bandonov on June 14, 2010, 08:15:21 AM
Post by: Recon on June 14, 2010, 12:09:48 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 14, 2010, 01:55:12 PM
And as for the Cantina band members, I used 5x Tarkin POTF2 figures that I cut off at the waist and took Gentle Giant's Cantina band members mini-busts, and hot glued them altogether. With some final black paint touchups, these took about 30 minutes to create! Basically you can separate the figures and recuperate the mini-busts again if you don't need the figures anymore, which is pretty neat.
The Big Lob was my first contest entry ever for any contest. I actually did it for the custom contest at the 2007 Canadian GI JOE annual Meet. I didn't win the contest ( the winner was a cool looking Ice Breaker custom ) but I won my pride to show it off. I even did a professional looking filecard and artwork for the event, but I was asked to leave it out of the contest by the organizers, due to other participants not creating artwork, which I found kind of unfair at the time, but found totally understable now since the odds were all even this way.
Post by: akpayne on June 14, 2010, 02:01:07 PM
It made me crack up.
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 14, 2010, 02:38:12 PM
Quote from: "akpayne"
You stuff looks great - however I have to ask was Twiggy watching the cantina band intentional?
It made me crack up.
Bee-dee-Bee-dee-yup-Ak-payne-Bee-dee-Bee-dee-Bop-Pop!
Post by: 5h4rK on June 14, 2010, 11:24:29 PM
5h4rK
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 15, 2010, 12:10:13 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Very nice stuff LJ! Your customs are always great.. the paint is neat and the parts choice is perfect. That Big Lob is a nice representation of him and a better version than Hasbro's one.... but man, that Big Boa.. errrr nope.. don't do that again!...OK? ??? ;D
5h4rK
Funny that you don't like Big Boa ;D. Is it because of the figure or the paint, or better yet: Why? I'M just curious....
Theyre's actually a few good stories behind these customs, some stories are actually more interesting than the customs are :). When I have a chance at it hopefully this weekend, I'll write in a few lines the creative process behing these.
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on June 15, 2010, 07:50:29 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Very nice stuff LJ! Your customs are always great.. the paint is neat and the parts choice is perfect. That Big Lob is a nice representation of him and a better version than Hasbro's one.... but man, that Big Boa.. errrr nope.. don't do that again!...OK? ??? ;DFunny that you don't like Big Boa ;D. Is it because of the figure or the paint, or better yet: Why? I'M just curious....
5h4rK
Theyre's actually a few good stories behind these customs, some stories are actually more interesting than the customs are :). When I have a chance at it hopefully this weekend, I'll write in a few lines the creative process behing these.
I actually like it quite a lot. I never liked the original Big Boa - maybe because he was never developed as a character, but your pythonized one is actually pretty cool. Good job.
Your Big Lob is still my favourite. If the club didn't have one, I'd be pestering you to make me one.
Could I convince you to make me a Pythona?...I have some Zanzibar hair begging to be removed!!! :wink:
Post by: latinjoe22 on June 16, 2010, 01:59:07 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Very nice stuff LJ! Your customs are always great.. the paint is neat and the parts choice is perfect. That Big Lob is a nice representation of him and a better version than Hasbro's one.... but man, that Big Boa.. errrr nope.. don't do that again!...OK? ??? ;D
5h4rK
Perhaps that Big Boa is not one of my best works according to you because he's just a straight repaint :wink:
But behind the result, there was a noble cause. I did Python Patrol Big Boa to put a very commonly found figure to a good use. Did it ever happen to you to get multiple lots of figures or figure parts only to end up with many incomplete Big Boas, PsycheOuts or Sneak Peaks that nobody really wants or needs? Well it happened to me quite a few many times. So I decided to make a Python Patrol out of Big Boa for the following reasons:
- he's got the name Boa and he could easily be reborn as Big Python, that initial idea got me excited
- he's a commonly found figure that is quickly discarded by many but I knew he could be turned into something unique
- he's quite a silly looking figure when put alongside troops but with a paint makeover he could look like something new and perhaps more acceptable amongst the Python Patrol
- Pyton Patrol figures don't quite go with other Cobra troops (or even with their own vehicles), and neither did the original Big Boa, so Boa would naturally feel at home
- Python Patrol used serpent camouflage: I had intended for his naked torso to be covered in a ultra thin skin green bodysuit which is what you see that would bear the traditional Python Patrol yellow stripes in this case - I never got to doing the stripes
- his colors would match the original Python Patrol color palettes, not the ones from the TRU release
- Python Patrol didn't get that many non troop characters. It got Copperhead in the original run, and Major Bludd later on with the TRU exclusives. So Big Python would be a nice addition and an obvious extension of the original toyline.
Post by: 5h4rK on June 17, 2010, 11:22:08 PM
I'll try to post some pics of my customs in the next weeks (they were all made around '93-'95). I think you will laugh a lot cause I don't like any of them, haha! And I love the critics, so you are free to blast them in every way!! ;D
Personnaly I think you are one of my favorite customizers (your ARAH versions of the JoeCanuck con figures are truly perfect)!!
5h4rK
Post by: latinjoe22 on July 30, 2010, 01:22:45 AM
Quote from: "grunt 4 mvp"
Your Big Lob is still my favourite. If the club didn't have one, I'd be pestering you to make me one.
Could I convince you to make me a Pythona?...I have some Zanzibar hair begging to be removed!!! :wink:
Thanks Grunt. You were actually the first one to see it in person, and probably one of the only remaining active Joe Canuck members to have seen the cardart I crafted for my Big Lob custom. I will actually bring that cardart for everyone to see along with my customs to display them at the convention. It will be its only moment of glory.
And yes, it is always my dream to make a Pythona custom since I doubt it is in Hasbro's immediate plans and priorities, unless someone can certify that I'm wrong. I'm a big fan of the Sunbow movie and actually embraced the concept of Cobra-La and was a bit sad that we got so few of them in plastic, and that the only ones that we got, could've been so much more. Still, I'll make it one day once I'm done with my custom interpretations of Shiver and Black Ice, that's a commitment.
Post by: latinjoe22 on July 30, 2010, 11:26:17 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Hehehe! ;D I just try to be honest LJ! I hope you're not mad at me?? :-[
No worries man. I know that your comments are always very constructive (most of the time). But you don't need to worry about Big Python. He was one of the previous customs I did and I did learn from it. I would like to redo it better one day since I don't have it anymore and I still love the idea, but there are so many custom ideas out there, and so little time to do them all.
I just saw your customs post but didn't have a chance to see them for myself. Will do. I promise that if I have to blast one of your creations, I'll do it in a stylish and sofisticated manner, how's that ;D ?
Post by: 5h4rK on August 03, 2010, 07:37:53 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "5h4rK"Hehehe! ;D I just try to be honest LJ! I hope you're not mad at me?? :-[
No worries man. I know that your comments are always very constructive (most of the time). But you don't need to worry about Big Python. He was one of the previous customs I did and I did learn from it. I would like to redo it better one day since I don't have it anymore and I still love the idea, but there are so many custom ideas out there, and so little time to do them all.
I just saw your customs post but didn't have a chance to see them for myself. Will do. I promise that if I have to blast one of your creations, I'll do it in a stylish and sofisticated manner, how's that ;D ?
''Most of the time'' ???......................... ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 03, 2010, 09:39:43 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"No worries man. I know that your comments are always very constructive (most of the time).
''Most of the time'' ???......................... ;D
And I was beeing nice when I said that. I did contradict myself by saying "always" but I'm rather glad you paid more attention to "Most of the time" ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 01:50:59 AM
I don't own any of the ARAH Night Force figures yet so I decided to imagine my own, hence Moondancer.
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 02:28:58 AM
OMFG, YOU'VE TOTALLY RUINED MOONDANCER!!!!! THAT'S NOTHING LIKE HIM!!!!!
[Expletive-laden rant calling into question your parentage]
[/outraged AF fanboy mode]
um, seriously, Moondancer's a Space Force pilot. i take it this guy is not him?
Post by: bandonov on August 29, 2010, 07:42:42 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
[outraged AF fanboy mde]The figure is well done, does it matter if it is or it is not Moondancer? Hasbro has made alot of figures that are not what they say it is.
OMFG, YOU'VE TOTALLY RUINED MOONDANCER!!!!! THAT'S NOTHING LIKE HIM!!!!!
[Expletive-laden rant calling into question your parentage]
[/outraged AF fanboy mode]
um, seriously, Moondancer's a Space Force pilot. i take it this guy is not him?
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 11:26:19 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
[outraged AF fanboy mde]
OMFG, YOU'VE TOTALLY RUINED MOONDANCER!!!!! THAT'S NOTHING LIKE HIM!!!!!
[Expletive-laden rant calling into question your parentage]
[/outraged AF fanboy mode]
um, seriously, Moondancer's a Space Force pilot. i take it this guy is not him?
Sundance, I must plead ingnorance. I should've searched to make sure the name wasn't taken. I take you're referring to an official AF character? This time it's my bad, let me explain. I usually make sure my character's name doesn't conflict with an official character or someone's creation . In this case, I skipped that stage.
When I decided the name, for some reason, I was thinking the name of 2 SEGA GENESIS. One was called Shadowdancer and the other one Michael Jackson's MOONWALKER. Anyway, the character's name was meant to be directly inspired more Shadowdancer. The fact it's someone that actually uses stealth in the night, that is.
Would it please anyone here if I change the name? Hasbro has had to it before, so why can't I I guess :)
Seriously, I'd do it, let me know.
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 12:14:48 PM
Pallitoy figure in series 2, came with the Triad.
http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/toys/00 ... index.html (http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/toys/003/af/026/index.html)
come series 3, he was a redeco'd US figure. also sold with the (restickered) Triad.
i wasn't entirely being serious with my 'outraged AF fanboy rant' (though if you'd posted this on BFTB, you'd get it from some quarters).
as for changing the name, that's up to you. there are after all, US and UK characters called 'Breaker', 'Tracker', 'Blast Off', 'Stalker' and 'Steeler' who are different. (well, our Steeler's the US Steeler redeco'd and Greek.)
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 12:32:23 PM
So there you have it, like it or not, "Night Force" Moondancer...not to be confused with the Action Force's Moondancer.
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 12:47:31 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
i wasn't entirely being serious with my 'outraged AF fanboy rant' (though if you'd posted this on BFTB, you'd get it from some quarters).
Hehe....coming from a Brit, I knew there had to be a sprinkle of humour with what you said. On the other hand, there's nothing like a little piece of entertaining controversy. I feel like opening an account at BFTB, just to rock your AF fanbase for a little while :wink: but I'd be expecting you to to get me out of there before and if it gets too ugly in there! ;D What do you say?
I really prefer Moondancer v.1 to v.2. I totally dig science fiction inspired characters. Which is why I love Joe characters like sci-fi, Lightfoot and Payload.
Post by: bandonov on August 29, 2010, 02:28:41 PM
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 02:39:36 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 02:40:33 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
I also like v.1 better as well.
And also v.1 has nothing much to do in terms of character design with v.2, even if we discard for a minute the articulation differences.
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 02:50:29 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
if you really want to piss some folks off over at BFTB, all you need to do is say that you hate the straight-limbed Pallitoy figures, the Hasbro ones are FAR superior and you REALLY ought to say you loved the Q-Force set from the US con - especially Natalie Poole.
Those are some massive suicide notes you just wrote for me :wink:. They might come in handy to avoid a bloody brawl though. I'm now planning to do an updated ARAH version of AF Moondancer.
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 02:52:27 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 03:11:34 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 03:20:06 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
i wasn't entirely being serious with my 'outraged AF fanboy rant' (though if you'd posted this on BFTB, you'd get it from some quarters).
Hey Sundance, something just struck my mind. My custom's name is Moondancer, and now looking at your avatar, I'd say I wasn't far off from making the character look like a Sundancer. Would you say this makes sense??? (Please say yes) ;D . I'm even willing to litteraly name him after you.
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 03:24:54 PM
and yeah, he's white because he's got the same head they used for the frogman figures in series 1 and Barracuda, Shark, Dolphin and Hot Jets in series 2.
if you compare the various heads, tehy're basically all the same bloke but either bare-headed, wearing a beret, wool-cap, balaclava-style hood, hood and goggles, officer's cap etc. only a few are different.
...
added: sure. my pic's actually a Canadian soldier in a training exercise...
Post by: turner on August 29, 2010, 03:33:51 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on August 29, 2010, 03:48:04 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
uh... dunno. i've only read a limited number of BAF strips since i never read the comic as a kid.
and yeah, he's white because he's got the same head they used for the frogman figures in series 1 and Barracuda, Shark, Dolphin and Hot Jets in series 2.
if you compare the various heads, tehy're basically all the same bloke but either bare-headed, wearing a beret, wool-cap, balaclava-style hood, hood and goggles, officer's cap etc. only a few are different.
...
added: sure. my pic's actually a Canadian soldier in a training exercise...
With unpopular permission, fellow joecanucks, I give you Sundancer (reborned)
EDIT: Thanks Sundance, If not for your timely intervention, news of Moondancer would've travelled to the UK perhaps too quick for me to avoid beeing turned into Crumble ! Mmmm...Crumble.
Post by: Sundance on August 29, 2010, 03:57:25 PM
*sniggers*
Post by: 5h4rK on September 05, 2010, 12:18:49 AM
I'll have to borrow the idea with your agreement! ;D
Very nice job buddy!!
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 05, 2010, 09:09:27 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
I just wanna know if the helmet fits well on that Astro-Viper head??
Yes it does.
It'll work with a TRAHC Sidetrack or Duke helmet, but not with a ARAH Duke helmet (harder plastic).
You have to wrestle a little bit with the head of Astro-Viper to rest it into the right position.
Post by: 5h4rK on September 05, 2010, 10:04:20 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 05, 2010, 10:58:20 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
I'll have to borrow the idea with your agreement! ;D
Even If I say no, there's no way I could stop you, so yeah go ahead man, you have my blessings! Thanks el Sharko!
Post by: 5h4rK on September 08, 2010, 10:51:03 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Even If I say no, there's no way I could stop you, so yeah go ahead man, you have my blessings! Thanks el Sharko!
Merci le Joe Latin! ;D
Post by: Oreobuilder on September 12, 2010, 10:16:39 AM
Great work!
OB
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 10:22:28 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"Even If I say no, there's no way I could stop you, so yeah go ahead man, you have my blessings! Thanks el Sharko!
Merci le Joe Latin! ;D
Y' a pas de quoi le Requin Pélerin d'eau douce! ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 10:38:49 AM
Quote from: "Oreobuilder"
These are all great! My favorites are De Aço, Sundancer and Big Lob (this is the figure that the club should have made).
Great work!
OB
Thanks OB. Cobra the Aço is one of my personal favorites as well. As for Big Lob, I've been receiving a lot of good comments about him and all I can say is thanks guys. I own the club's version too, and, beeing a fan of a few movies that the late Burgess Meredith appeared in, I can tell you that I was really disappointed with their offering, but very very glad I had mine as a consolation prize. There's no better way to describe the satisfaction and pride I feel about my Big Lob custom. But to tell you the truth, I tried to aim higher at first, and thought I had failed when I finished it. I guess beauty is in the eye of the beholder in the end, sometimes even the customizer is too demanding of his own work he can't start appreciating what he has accomplished.
What you guys don't know is that I recently worked out a trade with Grunt4mvp and he'll be the new owner of my Big Lob custom. He originally asked me If I could make him one, but I gladly offered him my original and only one since this would also make him happy. Since my two hands and my lucidity haven't given up on me yet, I'll make myself a new one, or learn in time to appreciate the Club's version.
Post by: 5h4rK on September 12, 2010, 09:52:32 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 11:00:00 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
G4mvp is a lucky guy! Hey LJ, what did you get in exchange.. a Flagg, a TD, a Defiant?? ;D
Nothing really worth mentionning...It was a cash value trade in reality, but that's the way the man preferred to go and I got what I needed anyway and he got what he wanted so I'm expecting it was a fair trade. He's getting a piece that I am still very proud of so I am hoping it is going to a good home. But It's no custom I cannot redo again, and I will, and the picture will be updated to reflect the v.2 custom down the road.
Post by: 5h4rK on September 12, 2010, 11:13:16 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
...and the picture will be updated to reflect the v.2 custom down the road.
Hope to see this soon.. now go to work will ya! ;D
Post by: latinjoe22 on September 12, 2010, 11:58:44 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Quote from: "latinjoe22"...and the picture will be updated to reflect the v.2 custom down the road.
Hope to see this soon.. now go to work will ya! ;D
Yes, I am known to talk a lot lately about upcoming projects and not getting much done. I guess it would be proper to announce something when there is something to show... and that won't happen until after the Montreal Toy Con. But will do, 5h4rk, that's a garrantee :wink:
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 22, 2010, 12:39:02 AM
Needs some last touch-ups and painting the neck and hood area, and the neat Action Force space force faction sticker, but I couldn't wait to show it now that it's almost complete.
I'll update the picture when he'll be all done. As always, let me know what you think.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012650-1.jpg)
Post by: Sundance on November 22, 2010, 02:13:31 AM
Post by: bandonov on November 22, 2010, 09:20:08 AM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on November 22, 2010, 04:46:39 PM
Well done LJ.
Post by: night force cynic on November 30, 2010, 09:49:57 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
ARAH style AF Moondancer v.1errr YES
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012650-1.jpg)
yes yes hell yes
that is a kick ass much-needed updgrade for that character!
Post by: latinjoe22 on December 02, 2010, 09:56:53 PM
Post by: bandonov on December 03, 2010, 09:49:40 AM
Post by: dodge822 on December 03, 2010, 03:56:19 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on December 03, 2010, 06:32:44 PM
[sub:2ic7xx4s]I'll have to steal that recipe.. sorry![/sub:2ic7xx4s]
Post by: bishop on December 05, 2010, 10:07:03 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on December 05, 2010, 10:50:01 PM
Quote from: "bishop"
Wow, love the terra-viper! Great remake and much better than the original. I would like to see some of the movie figs redone in ARAH style.
Thanks man, any special request then? I'll litteraly give it a try :wink:
Post by: bishop on December 07, 2010, 09:58:56 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
Quote from: "bishop"Wow, love the terra-viper! Great remake and much better than the original. I would like to see some of the movie figs redone in ARAH style.
Thanks man, any special request then? I'll litteraly give it a try :wink:
Any main character would be awesome. I would not know where to start thought...
Post by: bandonov on December 07, 2010, 11:12:20 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on December 08, 2010, 12:49:22 PM
Yes, Neo Viper is one of my favorites. I was already thinking about doing it as a matter of fact :wink:
EDIT: Him and Paris Pursuit Snake Eyes!
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 24, 2011, 01:52:53 PM
You can check it out here:
http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=9110&start=20 (http://http://www.bloodforthebaron.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=85&t=9110&start=20)
Wish me luck!
Post by: Sundance on February 24, 2011, 02:00:43 PM
my only crit is, the sticker'd look better if it was the orange bolt on a white circle...
other wise, nice one.
Post by: bandonov on February 24, 2011, 02:01:47 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 24, 2011, 06:57:13 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
i would, but i also entered. :P
my only crit is, the sticker'd look better if it was the orange bolt on a white circle...
other wise, nice one.
I know, but considering timing issues, this is the best I could do for the contest (using the stickers as they came from Cobrastickers.com). I'll correct the sticker when I have more I'm making another Action Force character in the hopes that you'll be pleased :wink:
(Oh and btw good luck to you too :P )
Post by: Sundance on February 25, 2011, 02:25:25 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on February 26, 2011, 02:17:25 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
TBH, we don't stand a chance. Paulitoy's going to wipe the floor with everyone with his SWS set...
Well it's looking like that for now. You and I are at the bottom of the list. I do hope for our sakes that at least one brave soul will dare vote for us. It would be a day long remembered.
I'm going to fix the logo on my custom just like you suggested and I will showcase it on Joecanuck and BFTB with my soon to come SAS custom figure ::)
Post by: Sundance on February 26, 2011, 02:29:49 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 12:44:19 AM
There's more pics of the figure at the start of the thread as usual. Enjoy! BTW, the kayak was borrowed from Nathalie Poole.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10275.jpg)
Post by: Sundance on March 17, 2011, 03:12:56 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 17, 2011, 07:53:35 AM
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 08:00:11 AM
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 08:00:43 AM
Quote from: "Sundance"
looks great, but you better take that Q sticker off before Humby sees it. he'll explode.
What is the deal with the Q?
Post by: 5h4rK on March 17, 2011, 08:05:20 AM
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 08:29:08 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
Beaver is a SAS member, not a QForce member in the Action Force lore..well I think!
Thanks... YOu are SOOOO SMRT!
(http://http://www.teesforall.com/images/Simpsons_Home_SMRT_Royal_Shirt.jpg)
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 12:16:56 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
looks great, but you better take that Q sticker off before Humby sees it. he'll explode.
That's why I was very specific when I said "borrowed". I have a spare Kayak belonging to Stalker but I haven't had a chance to paint it black. Also, I won't temper right now with Poole's still mint boat, no way, that thing wasn't free :) .
Should I say it? Beaver's custom kayak to follow... ;D
In the meantime I'll place an order from Cobrastickers for some neat SAS force emblems, that should do the final trick.
Post by: 5h4rK on March 17, 2011, 01:18:45 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
In the meantime I'll place an order from Cobrastickers for some neat SAS force emblems, that should do the final trick.
Great idea man! lmk if you want to share an order..there's a lot of stuff I'm interested in!
Post by: Sundance on March 17, 2011, 03:11:37 PM
ergo some members of BFTB (Humby among them) were VERY upset at these mistakes being made. He also flat out hated the figures, calling Natalie 'an East European shot-putter' and Dolphin a 'Chap Mei reject'...
personally, i liked them and hope they lead to Hasbro bringing the AFverse back and doing new figures. even if i do hate the 25th/ROC/POC style articulation.
Post by: morgardee on March 17, 2011, 03:51:42 PM
Ed was looking into getting it replaced for me (he picked it up for me) and asked me for some pictures of the problem but I never heard anything more on the issue. I'm guessing they didn't have any spare parts to replace my defective figure. They could have just mailed me the left thigh and I would have fixed it myself. :'(
Post by: 5h4rK on March 17, 2011, 04:00:22 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 17, 2011, 04:02:02 PM
Quote from: "morgardee"
My Natalie has two right thighs, thus one leg is backwards, so as bad as your friend thought she looks, mine is much worse.
Ed was looking into getting it replaced for me (he picked it up for me) and asked me for some pictures of the problem but I never heard anything more on the issue. I'm guessing they didn't have any spare parts to replace my defective figure. They could have just mailed me the left thigh and I would have fixed it myself. :'(
..sorry to hear that! the figure itself is ok..the headsculpt is a crappy one!
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 06:01:52 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
lmk if you want to share an order..
You're starting to sound a lot like Martin when you say that :o ...but you're ON! (Martin, or anyone local are more than welcomed to join in)
I don't think we save much on the shipping (1$ LOL) but it's when you order over a certain quota that you get a 10%off. I think it's 50$ at least that we need to order, I'm not sure anymore. PM sent!
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 06:26:32 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
looks great, but you better take that Q sticker off before Humby sees it. he'll explode.
The LJ is a big admirer of fireworks. I will allow your friend to put on a good show for me.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 06:28:42 PM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
We still need an o-ring Baron Ironblood
This. +
for you!
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 06:31:11 PM
Quote from: "Sundance"
The con set last year was Natalie Poole and Dolphin. Natalie is NOT an AF member, she's from Action Man. the set was named as a Q Force set. the Silent Attack Kayak is an SAS Force vehicle.
ergo some members of BFTB (Humby among them) were VERY upset at these mistakes being made. He also flat out hated the figures, calling Natalie 'an East European shot-putter' and Dolphin a 'Chap Mei reject'...
personally, i liked them and hope they lead to Hasbro bringing the AFverse back and doing new figures. even if i do hate the 25th/ROC/POC style articulation.
Well said, +1
given to you
Post by: bandonov on March 17, 2011, 07:15:25 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 17, 2011, 10:20:21 PM
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10284.jpg)
Post by: dodge822 on March 18, 2011, 12:33:15 AM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
I don't know if anyone noticed because the image was too dark but Beaver v1.5 has a hook on radio on his thigh. The idea just came like that when I tried to put something to fit in the hole. So here's another image that let's you appreciate a bit more details.
(http://http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10284.jpg)
nice use of outback leg LJ, custom is great, keep em coming
Post by: Sundance on March 18, 2011, 03:31:14 AM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 18, 2011, 07:41:55 AM
Post by: bandonov on March 18, 2011, 07:57:30 AM
Quote from: "5h4rK"
..he needs some new leg screws too..
Wow, you can't get anything past the 5h4rK!
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2011, 05:57:54 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "5h4rK"..he needs some new leg screws too..
Wow, you can't get anything past the 5h4rK!
And the Great White Shark is also a very proefficient hunter too.
Post by: latinjoe22 on March 18, 2011, 06:01:26 PM
Quote from: "bandonov"
Quote from: "5h4rK"..he needs some new leg screws too.. :lol:
Post by: silentdusty on March 18, 2011, 06:03:47 PM
Post by: 5h4rK on March 18, 2011, 06:09:14 PM
Quote from: "latinjoe22"
...I can tell too that 5h4rk's a big fan of legs ::)
Why do I have Daisy Duke's legs in my mind right now??
Post by: humby248 on March 18, 2011, 08:36:16 PM
Post by: grepdogg on June 06, 2011, 11:21:20 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on October 30, 2011, 10:21:22 PM
It took me about an hour to do. It's not finished (needs some touch-ups) but it's almost there and not looking bad at all. Oh yeah, I'm a huge Tiger Force fan too, and I know someone who's also as much of a Grunt fan here on the boards, perhaps the biggest that I know (looking at you third canucklehead in line at the 2007 Canadian joe meet!) and it's one of the reasons why I made this one. Enjoy ;)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10932.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10940.jpg)
Post by: dodge822 on October 31, 2011, 06:51:37 AM
Post by: morgardee on October 31, 2011, 08:54:17 AM
Post by: latinjoe22 on October 31, 2011, 12:51:45 PM
One of the reasons that I did this custom was because I wanted to infuse brown into this cutom's color palette, on what better way of doing it but with a very common second generation duke backpack and leatherneck machine gun, complimented with touches of brown enamel paint that just happens to match in heaven with the natural color of the accessories.
I try, whenever it's possible to do it, to choose a paint color that will match as close as possible the original colors of the accessory pack weapons:
Here are a few past projects I did that to illustrate this intent:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10287.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/P1012607.jpg)
Post by: pdaat on October 31, 2011, 01:28:00 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on October 31, 2011, 10:40:56 PM
Tiger Force and O13. Two of the best things about Joe.
Does anyone want to see more Tiger Forced original characters down the road? It's been on my mind lately. I have several original spare parts so I can easily make any of these:
Zap
Clutch (would actually go very well with the Tiger Sting come to think aboot it)
Short Fuze
Post by: Sundance on November 01, 2011, 03:19:24 AM
Post by: morgardee on November 01, 2011, 08:47:00 AM
Tiger Force Mutt
Tiger Force Blow Torch (That should be a tough one to pull off ;))
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 01, 2011, 12:32:30 PM
Tiger Force Ripcord is a good idea, since he was originally planned to be re-released in the Tiger Force sub-team by Hasbro back in 1988-89 at the same time as Sabertooth and Wild Bill. A very similar variation of Sabertooth finally saw release years later in the TRU Tiger Force 5-pack but this time they changed the name to Wreckage if memories serve.
I'm currently revisiting the concept for one of them (Ripcord, Mutt, Sabertooth or Wild Bill). It'll be done to go in the typical colors of the convention Tiger Force characters.
@Morg: Blowtorch will be the toughest challenge anyone has ever given me :P. It is with distinguised honor that I would accept, but I'm missing only the arms and legs and a face mask. If anyone can provide them, you know the drill!
Post by: nighthawk on November 02, 2011, 08:01:11 PM
Post by: grunt 4 mvp on November 02, 2011, 08:40:54 PM
Much love for an underrated character.
TIGRUNT is the bomb! Love the homage pose that you chose too - nice touch.
Cyber-timbits are hurtling towards you in a very imaginary way.
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 02, 2011, 09:26:33 PM
THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT!!!
Much love for an underrated character.
TIGRUNT is the bomb! Love the homage pose that you chose too - nice touch.
Cyber-timbits are hurtling towards you in a very imaginary way.
Hey, you're welcome man! That they are Cyber, imaginary or even real Timbits, I'll take them as long as they come from a real Grunt fan like you. And yes, I actually took the pic of Grunt in that pose, knowing that you'd pick up on the cardart hommage right away ;). It took about 20 takes before getting it right.
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 03, 2011, 11:49:33 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10962.jpg)
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 09, 2011, 12:30:49 AM
I'll let the pics talk for themselves for now: enjoy!
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10966.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10968.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/SDC10970.jpg)
Post by: Sundance on November 09, 2011, 02:17:22 AM
Post by: nighthawk on November 09, 2011, 12:05:26 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 09, 2011, 01:00:59 PM
Come to realize, I do have all the required parts to make a Tiger Force Ripcord so perhaps I will be able to take on Sundance's challenge one of these days.
I'm putting Tiger Force Blowtorch custom idea on the shelves for now until I find the parts that I need to make him.
Post by: pdaat on November 09, 2011, 01:22:19 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 09, 2011, 06:40:19 PM
Woot! Now gimme a TF Stalker!
I never was a big fan of TRU's Tiger Force Stalker so I might take you up on that one.
Post by: nighthawk on November 09, 2011, 06:54:16 PM
Thanks guys!
Come to realize, I do have all the required parts to make a Tiger Force Ripcord so perhaps I will be able to take on Sundance's challenge one of these days.
I'm putting Tiger Force Blowtorch custom idea on the shelves for now until I find the parts that I need to make him.
I hope you do make a TF Blowtorch. Blowtorch and Ripcord are two of my all time favourite figures.
Post by: pdaat on November 09, 2011, 07:53:48 PM
You could do a simple one using the 82 or 83 mold. The tundra Stalker could give you a nice one as well - but I thought V2 would also make a great Night Force guy too (my only attempted custom).
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 10, 2011, 12:55:28 PM
Yeah, the TF Stalker was a big bowl of "meh" for me. The sneering Sonic Commando was a weaker mold and the blue was wrong.
You could do a simple one using the 82 or 83 mold. The tundra Stalker could give you a nice one as well - but I thought V2 would also make a great Night Force guy too (my only attempted custom).
Night Stalker....now that's a very interesting, no wait, stop throwing me great ideas and let me concentrate! I need to get back to work so that I may one day unveil my newest invention Muhahaha!
Post by: Sundance on November 10, 2011, 02:13:50 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on November 10, 2011, 06:09:35 PM
Yeah, the TF Stalker was a big bowl of "meh" for me. The sneering Sonic Commando was a weaker mold and the blue was wrong.
You could do a simple one using the 82 or 83 mold. The tundra Stalker could give you a nice one as well - but I thought V2 would also make a great Night Force guy too (my only attempted custom).
I don't think there was anything wrong with the blue, really, as it reminded me of some UK Tiger Force figures from the past. The sculpt they used for TF Stalker is without a doubt the worst existing Stalker figure ever to be molded in our entire solar system, and should never have been glorified as Tiger Force.
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 06, 2013, 05:20:24 PM
Tiger Bill
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/DSC02163.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/latinjoe22/MY%20CUSTOMS/DSC02167.jpg)
Post by: 5h4rK on April 06, 2013, 05:26:24 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 06, 2013, 05:45:38 PM
Post by: Propergrounds on April 06, 2013, 06:02:19 PM
Post by: latinjoe22 on April 06, 2013, 06:08:48 PM
I want one now...
It's really easy. the Recipe is an entire Funskool Wild Bill. His main body comes already in orange plastic. He had silver hightlights and a bright blue hat, and some other paint apps were different. Repainting those and adding the stripes were the only modifications needed.
Post by: 5h4rK on April 07, 2013, 01:13:23 AM