The DCU Figures Customizers Thread, Part 6 (Potential Spoilers)

[lincolnmrk66]

The Penguin: One again, the previous version had more than reached its 500 posts so welcome to the sixth part of the DCU Figures Customizers Thread! This thread is interesting for customizers and non-customizer alike, so let's keep it going!

Past Threads
Part I (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=146521)
Part II (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=156287)
Part III (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=162478)
Part IV (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=170507)
Part V (http://forums.toonzone.net/showthread.php?t=182785)

[/The Penguin]
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Hello fello customizers!! Been away for a while, but have something to share! I hope you guys like this idea, and would love some help on how to 'fine-tune' it.

I always hated the way they made Amazo in the same scale size as everyone else, here is an alternative without a lot of work. I got looking at the Justice League Swimming pool sticks (I hope everyone is familiar with them), It is a set of rubber 'figures' slightly taller than the our figures. It comes with Supes, Bats, WW, and Flash. I dremeled off Flash's details, reworked his face, and with a few coats of yellow paint and minor face detail.....wallah!, a better scale representation of Amazo!!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/miscpics061.jpg

However, there is a downside :sad: ....no articulation, the rubber is too flexable so he doesn't stand very straight, rubber doesn't 'sand' as well as plastic, and the paint 'cracks' if the figure bends. The biggest disappointment is that the backs of these 'figures' are hollow.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/miscpics064.jpg

All in all, I still like him better than the Amazo we were given, and I could display him the way he is. This is where you guys come in. I know Casimir works with resins a whatnot to make extra heads. Tyke might know how to do this as well. Is it possible to take this idea further by filling in his back, then making a plastic mould...this way it could be duplicated for whoever wants a plastic, more in scale representation of Amazo? Who's up for the challenge??

-Matt

[Dark Knight]

lincolnmrk66,

Way to go! I remember seeing those JL dive sticks over the summer and thinking the same thing. But I wasn't sure about the material they were made out of and couldn't bring myself to experiment with them. You may be on to something with the resin Idea, but I know I've never worked with them.

Overall even though he's got problems I still think he looks really sharp in that first picture.

Does the dremmel work okay on the rubber, or did you just have to be careful and use it sparingly for Flash? I wonder if you could get a decent Giganta statue out of the WW?

[lincolnmrk66]

lincolnmrk66,

Way to go! I remember seeing those JL dive sticks over the summer and thinking the same thing. But I wasn't sure about the material they were made out of and couldn't bring myself to experiment with them. You may be on to something with the resin Idea, but I know I've never worked with them.

Overall even though he's got problems I still think he looks really sharp in that first picture.

Does the dremmel work okay on the rubber, or did you just have to be careful and use it sparingly for Flash? I wonder if you could get a decent Giganta statue out of the WW?

Thanks DK...I just finished going thru your new figures, they came out great! You are really whipping out those obscure figures, with a lot of original ideas as well...great job!

As for Amazo, yeah he displays well on the shelf, but because of the rubber it's made of, I have no idea how long the paint will hold. I could leave him alone, but would love to figure out a way that anyone that wants one won't have the same problems. We'll wait to see what Cas thinks...he may have some pointers. The Giganta is also a great idea, but the WW has so many more details to dremel off. And to answer your other question, yes I used my dremel, but you do have to use it sparingly. The rubber burns off twice as fast as plastic. If a plastic cast could be made of the WW, then I think it would be possible to make a better scale Giganta.

[Casimir]

I've never heard of these dive sticks, but it looks and sounds like a great place to start from. Shame they're made from rubber, though.

The heads I cast use a one-part mold. It's simple, and fairly easy. Anything more complex than a simple head requires a two-part mold. That's exponentially more expensive and difficult. I tried it once, and it turned into a $250 pile of mess. It's not a place to wade into recklessly.

That being said, I suspect your Dive Stick AMAZO might be a good candidate for a basic two-part mold. Alas, there are many people who know far more about this than me. I recommend two places for info. First, my pal Crushinaguy. He can certainly give you pointers. (Tell him I sent ya!) Here's his site: http://www.crushinaguy.com

I often visit Dan Perez's site for tips, info and wishful thinking (on my part): http://www.danperezstudios.com/

If you pursue this, and manage to make some castings, let me know. I'd love to buy one off ya!

C.

[Dark Knight]

Thanks DK...I just finished going thru your new figures, they came out great! You are really whipping out those obscure figures, with a lot of original ideas as well...great job!


Thanks!

[lincolnmrk66]

Thanks Cas...I'm now on a mission!! I'll check in with your guys to see what I can do...and if I pull this thing off, you get one for free!!! It's the least I can do for all your years of devotion and help you've given to other customizers. Thanks Cas!!

-Matt

Here's a pic of the swim sticks;
http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/50ff_1.jpg

[DisneyBoy]

Sorry to interrupt the swim stick discussion, but I came across this cool custom idea and had to share it with you:

http://www.thecharlieman.com/CLAYJOK1.JPG
http://www.thecharlieman.com/clayface.htm

[CoastCityDude]

Hello fello customizers!! Been away for a while, but have something to share! I hope you guys like this idea, and would love some help on how to 'fine-tune' it.

I always hated the way they made Amazo in the same scale size as everyone else, here is an alternative without a lot of work. I got looking at the Justice League Swimming pool sticks (I hope everyone is familiar with them), It is a set of rubber 'figures' slightly taller than the our figures. It comes with Supes, Bats, WW, and Flash. I dremeled off Flash's details, reworked his face, and with a few coats of yellow paint and minor face detail.....wallah!, a better scale representation of Amazo!!

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/miscpics061.jpg

However, there is a downside :sad: ....no articulation, the rubber is too flexable so he doesn't stand very straight, rubber doesn't 'sand' as well as plastic, and the paint 'cracks' if the figure bends. The biggest disappointment is that the backs of these 'figures' are hollow.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/miscpics064.jpg

All in all, I still like him better than the Amazo we were given, and I could display him the way he is. This is where you guys come in. I know Casimir works with resins a whatnot to make extra heads. Tyke might know how to do this as well. Is it possible to take this idea further by filling in his back, then making a plastic mould...this way it could be duplicated for whoever wants a plastic, more in scale representation of Amazo? Who's up for the challenge??

-Matt


Cool---I've never even seen these JL Dive Sticks before...

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e365/lincolnmrk66/50ff_1.jpg

Good luck with the mould process, lincolnmrk66---and let us know what happens. :)


CCD

[lincolnmrk66]

Thanks CCD...will do!

And DB, I can't get that picture, or access the site...anyone else having trouble?

-Matt

[lincolnmrk66]

Got it now DB....very cool...that must have taken some time, nice detail!

-Matt

[Tyke]

Sorry to interrupt the swim stick discussion, but I came across this cool custom idea and had to share it with you:

http://www.thecharlieman.com/CLAYJOK1.JPG
http://www.thecharlieman.com/clayface.htm

That's Charlie (Jackam, I think is his last name), a very nice fellow that sets up at SDCC. His customs are there with him, including this beauty. Cool story, I went to SDCC, saw his table, didn't know who he was until I saw his customs. Called Casimir, and handed my phone to CHarlie (they knew each other via the custom-universe already). Now THAT was a geek-out moment for a customizer! ;)

And that Amazo is excellent. Count me in for an interested party if you can cast these puppies, too.

[lincolnmrk66]

Thanks Tyke!..I emailed Casimir's friend, CRUSHIN A GUY...once I here from him, we'll see where we can go with this. I hope I can get it done, I'm very pleased with everyone's interest. Thanks all:)

-Matt

[Super Powers!]

http://img220.imageshack.us/img220/3519/cyborg2fe8.jpg
Cyborg! Boo-yah! Now I can have a normal sized Cyborg on the JLU shelf, and not the hulking Teen Titan figure!
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/1385/cyborg1sx0.jpg
Cyborg with interchangeable 'white-sound' blaster
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/3530/p1010085du2.jpg
"Yo, Salad-Head!"
http://img68.imageshack.us/img68/7312/backsprd1.jpg
Killer Frost...

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/254/p1010083wq3.jpg

Salakk
http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/2775/salakkcc3.jpg
He adds some variety to the JLU shelf!

And now, my WIP workshop!! I really enjoy seeing WIP shots, especially all the Fourth World characters by Tyke! Wow! :robin:

l to r: Amanda Waller, the Riddler, Capt. Atom (almost there!) and Control Freak
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8932/p1010079fs8.jpg
Waller is slowly but surely coming along. Riddler's head is from a cast I made and I'm not entirely happy with it. The Captain is awaiting eyebrows and his emblem. Control Freak needs his ponytail, belt and Chewbacca strap thingy...
l to r: Cheetah, Scarecrow, The General and Robotman
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/9792/p1010080yo8.jpg
Cheetah is harder than I thought she'd be. For some characters I get all perfectionist about them...she's one of them. Maybe I need a shrink! The Scarecrow looks slim and tall and his face looks MUCH better with some sculpted eyes! Give him a sickle and gas-skull and he's good2go! The Genereal needs alot of work. I haven't decided if I'm sticking with these legs of going with the legs from some X-Men 2099 big guy. Robotman! I loved the Super Powers version so much I HAD to make a JLU version! It's not based off his Teen Titans appearance, just a big, bulky robot body. Can't wait to add him to the shelf!
l to r: Capt. Atom, Control Freak, Ding Dong Daddy and Madame Rouge
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/936/p1010081yp5.jpg
Man, I recently DLed the entire Titans series...it's really good when viewed in order. Some weren't so good (and those were the ones I saw on TV) but they play a bigger part in a grander picture later on, so it was nice to see some continuity and questions answered...anywho, I really like the villians on the show, even the comical ones like Control Freak and Ding Dong Daddy. Madame Rouge is one bad mofo on the show, I never thought stretchy powers could be so cool and deadly!
Simon Stagg monster/Chemo
http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/7540/p1010082mm5.jpg
I got back from my parents today and found my Marvel Masterworks Fantastic Four figure waiting for me. I wasted little time getting to work on him. I dremeled out his tongue, chopped off his fingers and toes, and cut him in half and lengthened him with the top off an air freshner. I packed a little aluminum foil around him as well and put a layer of Magic Sculpt around his missing stomach. He needs MUCH more work, but he'll be sweet when he's finished (IMO!)
Winged Victory (to be)
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/449/p1010083oj8.jpg
I can't remember where I saw this idea before (maybe here?), but it isn't mine. The horse is from the Hunchback of Notre Dame line and the wings will come from a Yu-Gi-Oh character I'm not familiar with. The wings need some minor work removing the horn and attaching the ball joint to the horse, but the one I saw looked real sharp.
Lois Lane and Green Lantern Ch'p (to be)
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/8606/p1010084qc4.jpg
After 33 years I FINALLY own a Lois Lane figure!! I got her in the mail last week. Her head is terrible, especially next to the JLU figures. So I'll be replacing it, thanks! And the cute lil raccoon will be Ch'p-the weird Green Lantern raccoon! You can NEVER have enough Green Lanterns!
I got these Esmereldas in a lot with the horse shown above. These are cool figures on their own (if you liked that movie) but I think they are ripe with customizing possibilities!
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/2171/p1010085jb2.jpghttp://img81.imageshack.us/img81/5528/p1010086hv7.jpg
The first one in the reddish dress would make a nice Doom Patrol Celsius figure (mostly the head--she's got the tiara!) or perhaps Diana's mother. The other 2 will be helpful to make a Gypsy figure--especially the feet!
I have a few heads without bodies lying around. When I finish some of these I'll get to work on them. And the cycle continues...
Joel

[Tyke]

SUPERPOWERS: Oh. My. God. What a premier! You, my friend, are MORE than welcome to join us here on the customizer thread. What talent....there is so much here I can't possibly write a compliment for everything!

Waller looks wonderful
Cyborg is sensational
Killer Frost is fantastic
Salakk is superb (nice use of the Nightwing base)
Control Freak? Awesome!
Your Riddler and Scarcrow interest me very much---I've wanted to see these guys in the JLU scale!

And....being a kid who was spoiled in the '80's, it's so cool to see vintage Super Powers Cyborg haunting the background of your photos!

Please keep us all up to date with the WIP!

WELCOME!

PS: I started a WIP thread of my ambitious FOURTH WORLD lineup in the last customizer's thread (part 5), and now have finished but not photographed SERIFAN, STEPPENWOLF redux, MARK MOONRIDER, GLORIOUS GODFREY, and GOLDEN GUARDIAN. Pics coming soon, but not now because it's SUPERPOWERS' moment! ;)

PSS: thanks for the compliments, SUPERPOWERS!

[lincolnmrk66]

Wow Super Powers!...Custom Figure Overload...I'm gonna have to take a few minutes, gather my thoughts, and take it all in before saying anything else...Wow!

-Matt

[Casimir]

Joel,

Glad to see you found your way here. Out of all the watering holes for customizers, this one is one of my favorites. Nice and cozy.

I've been watching your stuff for some time and it's always a delight. I'm especially enjoying your WIP images. Some great stuff brewing there. I can't wait to see how Waller turns out. And the General.

By the way, the Lois can be made to work with just some slight adjustments to her hair. I think I reworked her bangs, and the back of her skull. (It's been years, and I made a couple of different versions.) Here's how one of mine came out:

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Customs/Animated/Lois/LoisWF.jpg

Keep us posted on all the new stuff!

C.

[DisneyBoy]

Heya Super Powers! You are aptly named!

Great collection of customs. I really enjoy the work-in-progress shots because it really educates you on the process. Where did you find that Esmerelda figure with the skirt? I remember when the Hunchback figures first came out, and that one I've never seen before. I'm most looking forward to seeing your Lois, Waller and raccoon GL! Best of luck to you and keep us posted....

[Dusty]

Sweet job everyone, :)



D.

[Tyke]

Forgive the fuzzy photos...but clear photos will surface when I finish a few more. Remember, you can view the WIP photos of the FOURTH WORLD in Part 5 of the Customizer's Thread.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/sfsaerer.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/gfgfgf.jpg

And just for the season, a very poor quality Boba Fett ornament from Walmart just became HOLIDAY SPECIAL EDITION BOBA FETT ORNAMENT at my worktable. :)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/afdadf.jpg

[Super Powers!]

Tyke- Thanks for waiting to post your work to allow me to bask in the light for a bit, LOL. You rock! :D I REALLY like Dr. Bedlam , and well heck, pretty much each one of them! Forager and Godfrey take me back to the 80's "Who's Who" series (my first exposure to most of the DCU outside the Super Friends and Adam West's Batman). Awesome stuff!

Disney Boy- Thanks for the kind words! I don't know too much about the Hunchback line, it was the first time I've ever seen this red dressed Esmerelda before.

Casimir- Thanks! I've lurked around here for quite awhile and wanted another DC-friendly place to show my stuff. The fact that you and Tyke are here makes it tops in my books! (I'm a huge fan of both!) You have me rethinking my Lois Lane fix-up. Yours is great (of course) but I just feel her head is too big when standing next to a JLU figure. I'm not sure what I'll do now. Waller is my 'pet project' I hope I finish her soon, though...
Thanks again!

lincolnmrk66 & dusty- thanks guys!

Joel

[Casimir]

Whoa! Tyke strikes again! You do have a day job, yes? :)

Awesome work all around, though I don't know a one of them. That Kirby. What a character!

Great use for that Boba Fett, too!

C.

[Super Powers!]

:eek: Great Scott!

Awesome figures Tyke! I can't wait for a nice class photo of all these Fourth World characters!! How awesome!

Joel

[Tyke]

very nice of you!

[Mister Miracle]

Good job the set is coming out good!

I just switched the jlu superman head with the doomsday one!

I like it! wat do u guys think?http://i17.tinypic.com/6yp4dvo.jpghttp://i18.tinypic.com/72r0vvq.jpghttp://i14.tinypic.com/7wt5ok9.jpg

[lincolnmrk66]

Looking good, Simon!! Nice idea;)

Another cool round of figures from Tyke...Nice job on all!!

-Matt

[Super Powers!]

http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/6281/p1010078dc3.jpg
I originally intended to paint him a light grey, but the spray paint I used came out too dark on him, so I covered him with a coat of the silver/chrome spray paint (same as Cyborg) and I think my mistake turned out OK...
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1159/p1010080bx3.jpg
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/1818/p1010081qu6.jpg
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/5687/p1010082ux0.jpg
Pretty easy figure, I'd like to see Mattel get the rights to him and the other Charleton characters.
SP!

[Tyke]

MM: that Superman looks pretty cool...you're getting creative! I just don't care much for that style body...he looks so...slim! Loved the movie, love the robot and luthor figures, but not a big fan of the superman figures from that line.

SP: that Captain Atom looks perfect. Don't worry about it...stop calling him a "mistake", you'll hurt his feelings.

[Tyke]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/drbedlam.jpg
(above) Dr. Bedlam

(below) Giant Jimmy
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/GiantJimmy.jpg

Black Viking
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/blackviking.jpg

Glorious Godfrey
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/gloriousgodfrey.jpg

Serifan
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Serifan.jpg

Steppenwolf
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/steppenwolf.jpg

Steel Hand
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/thesteelhand.jpg

Forager, the Bug
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/thebug.jpg

Works in progress (Golden Guardian is complete awaiting a sheild---and is not pictured).
From left to right: Mark Moonrider, Bruno Manheim, Parademon redux, and Big Bear
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/wip.jpg

[Mister Miracle]

Tyke
Your new customs are amazing my friend! always impressing! keep up the good work and when mr miracle comes out!!!! def will go well with your set!

[Tyke]

As always, thanks!

Here's some more (some are customs from a year or two ago...but in a snazzy Kirbyesque frame!)

Darkseid Reborn
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/darkseidreborn.jpg

Bigger, More Imposing Darkseid with Total Justice Base
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/darkseidsuperpowersbase.jpg

Mr. Miracle
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/MrMiracle.jpg

Orion Unmasked
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/orionunmasked.jpg

[Dusty]

Sweet job tyke! :)
Okay it's been a long time since i finished a custom... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFGLTSTC.png
I also fixed up my Kan Jar Ro Figure... http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFKJRF.png
sorry that the pictures suck,

[CoastCityDude]

Tyke, your Kirby 4th World customs are the all kinds of groovy, man! I might need a giant group shot again to keep track of the whole massive project again, though. I know you're tackling the Forever People, for instance, but I can't remember if there's an Infinity Man custom to keep 'em company...? You should've entered the whole lot to CustomCon---and walked away with honors aplenty! :)

(Hey---you've even got the fabled "Kirby Dots" as the background. Sweet!)

CCD

[bat313]

Great new cutoms Dusty, and sweet 4th world charaters Tyke! I really love the new Darksied.

[Dusty]

thanks, :)


D.

[Tyke]

Dusty: man, that GL in military attire is great. Very fine idea, sir! And KanJarRo looks mean and ugly!

CCDude: group shot on the way, and Infinity Man is DEFINITELY going to be completed soon, as is a Mokkari, Simyan, and Brola. Thanks! As far as Custom Cons, I can't keep up with them and I absolutely HATE deadlines when it comes to a hobby. I just do this when I'm inspired :)

Bat313: Glad you like Darkseid, thanks fer look'n!

[Dusty]

thanks tyke, :) i will try to post better pictures soon,


D.

[Casimir]

Dusty strikes again! Well done, sir.

C.

[grimlock321]

ok i got a working question. i thought i read somewhere that plumbers putty was good to use when mold on things like hair. my problem is plumbers putty doesnt dry so how do i paint it? any help is much appreciated.

[Tyke]

I only use Super Sculptey (which is unreliable and cracks later in life).

Casimir and the other geniuses on this board have discussed EPOXY PLUMBER'S PUTTY on this thread, i think....i KNOW if you go to http://www.pilliod.net, you'll find all the answers!

[lincolnmrk66]

Thanks to Casimir, I now use plumbers epoxy. DO NOT use plumbers putty, it is completely different. Putty comes in a tub, and doesn't dry. EPOXY PUTTY is a two part clay-like substance that dries like hard plastic. It can be found at any plumbing store...Walmart carries it sometimes. Hope this helps:)

Here are sample images of both;
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6322135.jpg&imgrefurl=http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52-304-plumbers-putty-and-epoxy.aspx&h=200&w=200&sz=6&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=oxmvMBzMMBoh_M:&tbnh=104&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dplumbers%2Bputty%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DTSHB,TSHB:2006-45,TSHB:en%26sa%3DN (http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.orgill.com/200x200/6322135.jpg&imgrefurl=http://plumbing.hardwarestore.com/52-304-plumbers-putty-and-epoxy.aspx&h=200&w=200&sz=6&hl=en&start=2&um=1&tbnid=oxmvMBzMMBoh_M:&tbnh=104&tbnw=104&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dplumbers%2Bputty%26svnum%3D10%26um%3D1%26hl%3Den%26rls%3DTSHB,TSHB:2006-45,TSHB:en%26sa%3DN)

-Matt

[Super Powers!]

The General!!
Made from:
head- pre-"Real Scan" Stone Cold Steve Austin
torso & arms- JLU Doomsday
legs- X-Men 2099 Metalhead
face, feet & smoothing done with Magic Sculpt
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/7281/generalgifsq1.gif
Winged Victory isn't ready yet, but I needed her for the shot!
I'm afraid to move his arms due to paint-rub. Once he's 'sealed' with spray I might try to...or maybe not! ;D
http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/605/p1010083ca0.jpg
I wish we were given that match-up with Superman! In the end he just goes away...I wish we were given more with this character. He could've been the DCAU's Hulk!
http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/9247/p1010085jy6.jpg
Bio: A general in the U.S. Army, General Eiling aided the Justice League in their efforts in destroying the Dark Heart machine. Though seemingly grateful for their help, once Eiling found out that the Justice League Watchtower had the power of a nuclear weapon inside of it, he turned a cold shoulder. With the knowledge that a space station was in orbit around the world packing a giant "laser", he returned to his base with the pieces of the Dark Heart.
When Eiling was told to take out Doomsday on a remote island before he could escape, Eiling ordered the firing of a nuclear missile whose payload was filled with kryptonite. The nuke was diverted by Batman; had it landed, it would've destroyed not only the island and Doomsday, but Superman as well as countless others.
After the disaster with Cadmus, Lex Luthor and the Justice League, Eiling was demoted to being a "pencil pusher." Not willing to sit on the side lines, Eiling broke into Cadmus HQ and stole a secret super soldier formula, originally made in 1944 under the project "Captain Nazi." Taking this formula, Eiling mutated into a horribly disfigured being. Eiling's goal was to take out Superman and the Justice League, though was beaten back by a crowd in Metropolis.

[lincolnmrk66]

Fantasic work, SP! This is a recipe I'd love to try out, and soon...thanks for sharing:D

-Matt

[Tyke]

SUPERPOWERS: Holy Moley! That General is AMAZING! I ran this idea by Casimir a year or so ago (using Doomsday as a base), but never got around to it. Your formula is flawless. I really dig that custom! And your photography is perfect.

Here are three "oldies-but-goodies" customs (two are from when I first started customizing so many years ago!)

Granny Goodness
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/grannygoodness.jpg

Legacy "Darkseid Damage" Superman
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/DarkseidDamageSupermanLEGACY.jpg

"Son of Darkseid" Superman
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/LegacySupermanDarkseidsSon.jpg

[Mister Miracle]

amazing tyke!

[Tyke]

Thanks, MM!

Hey SUPERPOWERS: Where did you get the motorcycle for Vigilante? Got a pic of the bike (next to Vig)?

[Super Powers!]

Thanks, MM!

Hey SUPERPOWERS: Where did you get the motorcycle for Vigilante? Got a pic of the bike (next to Vig)?

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/8985/p1010095yr3.jpg
Not perfect, but it will work OK. I bought it at a Big Lots store. It is some kind of "Sparkz" line by Little Tykes. Once I finally get around to painting it red and white it should be very close to Vig's Indian.http://img235.imageshack.us/img235/4240/p1010094gt2.jpg

[Tyke]

NICE! Thanks, SP! I'm hitting a Big Lots tonight with the wife, anyways, so this works out perfect. I'm looking for it.

New addition (I know, he has a pony tail, but I'M TOO LAZY DARNIT):

MARK MOONRIDER
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/markmoonrider.jpg

[Super Powers!]

Great Moonrider! Love the pain & detailing!

I'm really digging your 4th World stuff, Tyke!

SP!

[Tyke]

THanks, SP! THE BLACK RACER is almost done, and my PARADEMON (animated) redux is just about ready to paint.

Also, I went to BIG LOTS 2 nights ago, and found the LAST motorcycle for Vigilante. THanks for the tip, SP!

[Casimir]

I'm sure I'll take some flak for customizing a brand new figure, but I've been looking forward to these since Grodd was announced.

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/Monkeys1.jpg

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/Monkeys2.jpg

Obviously, one is Grodd in his psychic power-enhancing helmet. The white one is Solovar, head of Gorilla City security, and the brown one is a generic Gorilla City citizen (maybe he's a security officer). To make the citizen and Solovar, I modified the hair and beard lines, expanding Solovar's forehead in the process. Grodd's helmet is sculpted, obviously.

I'll have "official" photos on my site later. But these will do for now.

C.

[Super Powers!]

Awesome, Casimir!
I wanted to make Solivar and Moniseur Mallah, but I could only get my grubby little paws on one box, alas...:sad:

Love the background environment "Gorilla City" as well, cool!

Joel

[Tyke]

CASIMIR: This is so great! Solovar I MUST make. Wow! I love the city playset and the Grodd with helmet. You continue to amaze....

[Dusty]

Oh! I was gonna do Grodd's helmet and Solivar, cursa you Casimir! ;)
nice job tho, :)


D.

[Tyke]

Oh! I was gonna do Grodd's helmet and Solivar, cursa you Casimir! ;)
nice job tho, :)


D.

lol, i remember back in the day when i was first starting to customize, i had all of these ideas in my head as to what figures should be customized...and then i found this "casimir" character online doing all of my ideas before i could get to them. and you know what? like you, I LOVED IT. :)

[Dark Knight]

Rock on, Casimir! You beat us all to it. And no need to apologize about mutilating new figures, I'm sure they'll be plentiful soon enough. I've been seeing them most frequently.

I've got my hands full with some Christmas Present customs at the moment but sooner or later I'll be making my Solivar.

Super Powers, I was also thinking about M. Mallah, but is there a Brain figure out there or something that could work?

If there's a DC gorilla that can be customized from a Grodd let's see him customized!:)

[lincolnmrk66]

Lookin' good, Cas! :D

-Matt

[DisneyBoy]

What I love about your work Cas, is that I can't tell when I'm looking at it exactly what you changed. I'm always trying to figure your tricks out, and I often find I can't. Was it new paint details that did the trick this time? Or did he sculpt it a little differently?

Seamless! And I don't even like monkeys!

[CoastCityDude]

... I don't even like monkeys!

Silly Goose! Monkeys have tails. Gorillas, such as Grodd, don't. :D

[Casimir]

Monkey see, monkey do!

Thanks fellas! DB, I gave Solovar a forehead, and altered his "hair" on the top of his head. And the generic Gorilla City citizen got a new hair-do as well.

C.

[Mister Miracle]

dude cas! your amazing man!

[Tyke]

Beware, for he is DEATH! Yes, dear reader, witness the coming of the BLACK RACER!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/blackracer.jpg

[Enzo]

I haven't been online here in months but wow!!!


Tyke: I love your new gods!!!!! you totally inspired me to do mine now hehehehe, my favourite so far is the black racer, from where do you got those skies???

Casimir: Always great to see work from you man! Solivar and Grodd look amazing!

Super Powers: man you know I love your work, it never stops to amaze me.

I have some stuff in works which includes: blue beetle, capt atom, lobo and kgbeast, I will post them by christmas :D

[Tyke]

Enzo: yes, post your stuff by xmas! I wanna see some KG Beast! OH, and those skiis came from SNOWJOB, a fairly cheap, vintage GI JOE figure (poles, too). THANKS!

[Tyke]

Ugly Manheim (Bruno Manheim) of Intergang
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/brunomanheim.jpg


My store-bought Mr. Miracle making my custom Mr. Miracle jealous
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/newandoldmrmiracle.jpg


Vultan of FLASH GORDON: ANIMATED

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/vultan.jpg

[CoastCityDude]

Hey, you got Manheim's sneer down perfectly.

BTW, thanks for the Mister Miracle, Mattel ---but Tyke's custom has ya beat by a mile. Excellent.

Is that Vultan from the old filmation Flash Gordon? Nifty indeed.

Another batch of creative customs. can't wait to see what 2008 delivers from your workshop. :)

CCD

[Casimir]

Yes, Tyke's Mr. Miracle far surpasses that of Mattel's.

And the flying beared dwarf scares me. :eek:

C.

[lincolnmrk66]

Talk about dedication to the hobby...here it is, Xmas eve, and Tyke is still cranking out customs! Great job on all!...now go drink some egg nog;)

-Matt

[Tyke]

thanks, guys! and dedication, yes! just know i have a LOT of completed figures sitting on the desk, and when i find spare time (xmas eve my wife was making lemon-drop cookies and no longer needed my help), i grab the camera and take photos and then post!

i DO have 2 weeks off, now, and am gearing up to post GOLDEN GUARDIAN, finish BIG BEAR and BEAUTIFUL DREAMER, and begin (finish?) a KALIBAK.

Yes, it's xmas morning right now, and i found time to post this, but now i'm off to the family shindig. i hope all of you have a great holiday rest-of-the-season!

tyke

[Tyke]

The Golden Guardian
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/GoldenGuardian.jpg




A Parademon

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/parademon.jpg

[Enzo]

Tyke you rock!!!! I love those figures can't wait to see the full forever people cast, and that parademon its great :D

[lincolnmrk66]

Great job on all, Tyke! I love the Parademon...real cool. Now will someone please drive home Superman...I think he's had a bit too much 'holiday cheer':D

-Matt

[Super Powers!]

Tyke- Great stuff! I've always wanted some Parademons! Love yours! When is Big Bear/Matt Striker going to be finished? :D

I don't see too many Teen Titans Go! customs anywhere...
Control Freak
I thought at first he was supposed to look like a Jedi, so I chose some richer colors than on the show. Then after reading a bit about him, I see he's supposed to look like a Klingon-type character. Oh well. I'm not sure I could have pulled off the muted colors if I tried! ;D
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7834/p1010134vs2.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/9707/p1010135jb6.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6281/p1010136mm2.jpg

http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/5917/cf4sq0.jpg

http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/6641/p1010137ja3.jpg
Biography: The ultimate master of controlling things, Control Freak first popped up in a video store, demanding that his favorite movie, "Warp Trek V", be on their list of Top Movies. By making everything in the store, ranging from videos, shelves, and even candy, he wreaked havoc, trying to get what he wanted.
The Titans showed up before he could do any real damage, and he was carried off by the police, undoubtedly plotting his escape and next plan to foil the Titans. After all, what else do villains do in their downtime?
After escaping from prison, Control Freak took over the city's airwaves, invading every channel, one at a time. The Titans followed him into the world of TV (albeit by accident) and chased him down and finished it in a massive dual, complete with widescreen format. The Titans won, once again, and this time trapped Control Freak in a pocket dimension, inside the television series "Clash of the Planets."
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2223/p1010138vu0.jpg
Let me know what you think!
SP!

[Tyke]

Thanks again, guys, and I laughed at the bit about "drunk" Superman!

SUPERPOWERS: Wow. I never really watched the 'toon, but loved the look of the show. This custom is great---he looks better than any store-bought Titan toy! You sculpted that head, right? Very nice indeed! Is that a computer print-out on his chest? How did you get that "belt" on his chest so perfect? Oh, Big Bear is taking quite a long time. But all he needs is hair/beard and a paint job. :)

[Casimir]

Tyke continues his triumphant run at dominating us all.

Super Powers, I really dig that Control Freak. I didn't much care for the character on the show (though I liked all the pop culture references), but I'd buy this figure in a heartbeat. May I offer a friendly additional tip? The use of all the print-outs is great, but I recommend taking a colored marker to the edge of each piece. Right now the white edges scream "Look! I'm printed on paper!" If you can take an appropriately colored marker to each edge, it will really boost the overall effect.

Just my two cents.

C.

[Super Powers!]

Tyke continues his triumphant run at dominating us all.

Super Powers, I really dig that Control Freak. I didn't much care for the character on the show (though I liked all the pop culture references), but I'd buy this figure in a heartbeat. May I offer a friendly additional tip? The use of all the print-outs is great, but I recommend taking a colored marker to the edge of each piece. Right now the white edges scream "Look! I'm printed on paper!" If you can take an appropriately colored marker to each edge, it will really boost the overall effect.

Just my two cents.

C.

I'll take any tips from you, friendly or otherwise! :D
Good tip. And lazy me knew better, but in my haste to post a (finally!) finished figure, I neglected to do just that! LOL

I am working on his 4 bladed lightsaber, so when I'm finished I'll post some better pics.

I finally have a good looking Lois Lane figure!
I chopped off the Hasbro Watermelon head and gave her a Justice Lords Wonder Woman head sans the hair. I then sculpted her hair out of Magic Sculpt, painted, accessorized, VIOLA! One Pulitzer Prize winning journalist on the shelf!
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/1526/p1010141pu6.jpg
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/2699/p1010142zi2.jpg
http://img247.imageshack.us/img247/2263/p1010143wd0.jpg
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/904/p1010144uw7.jpg

I can't believe he was left off panel all those times in the JLU!
I *KNOW* the Riddler was a part of Luthor's Legion of Doom, right?!?! ;) He was just always on covert secret missions! ;D
As I make these customs part of me wants to make them the way I envision Mattel would make them. Basic bodies-new heads. I went that route for Riddler here. I used the (foreign) Super Powers Riddler as a bit of an inspiration--mostly the belt. I left the bowler hat just cause it's cool.
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6421/p1010147sn0.jpg
http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/3683/p1010148lu9.jpg
http://img80.imageshack.us/img80/7928/p1010153lp4.jpg
http://img292.imageshack.us/img292/6356/p1010150ok7.jpg
Let me know what you think!

Joel

[Tyke]

JOEL: "Cadmus Customs"? LOVE IT! That Lois Lane is perfect. And Riddler? Hands-down one of the coolest, cleanest I've seen. Nice job. You're going to love my new Parademon army coming up today or tomorrow---I made a captain with the color scheme of the Super Powers Parademon (red, orange, white, black, and grey)!

[Tyke]

Jack Kirby Parademon from NEW GODS #1
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Kirbyparademon.jpg


Army Builder Parademon

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/TWOparademons.jpg

WIP: Parademon Captain (based on the SUPER POWERS Parademon color scheme)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/tttt.jpg

[Super Powers!]

Tyke-
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/5576/boratmovie08km5.jpg

[Enzo]

Joel: As I told you at the hall great work on those two!


Tyke:Those parademons are amazing, big bear and the parademon captain are looking great cant wait to see them finished!!!!!!!!

[Tyke]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/parademoncaptain.jpg

And thanks for the funny approval, SP! And hope you enjoy the finished Captain, Enzo!

[Enzo]

Tyke that parademon captain rocks!!!! great work :D

Here are my customs!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/CaptainAtom.jpg

Captain Atom: He was made from a Waverider with sculpted hair, the logo is courtesy of Casimir from Inanimate Objects, thanks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/BlueBeetle-1.jpg

Blue Beetle: He was made from a Flash, with sculpted googles, vinyl was used to create his boots and gloves tops, as we his belt, the hostler comes from a Mirror Master.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/BoosterGold.jpg

Booster Gold: Simple repaint.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/KGBeast.jpg

KGBeast: He was made with a Hawk figure, and the boots came from Martian Manhunter, the belt is made of vinyl, the arm gun was made with parts of different guns that I had, the backpack is a modified Green Arrow's(I should take a pic of that one), and the tubing comes from an Evangelion figure.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/Lobo.jpg

Lobo: This great figure was orinally sculpted by the great Airmax, he casted a copy for me, which I painted as you can see, this guy just rocks!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/BeetleBooster.jpg

Extra Shot: Beetle and Booster!


Hope you like them!


-EnZo

[DisneyBoy]

Great work everyone...but that Control Freak? Is AWESOME! Amazing job. I also really enjoyed Cas' two cents. I mean, where else are you going to hear those kinds of tips on customizing? Cas, you should have a column in ToyFair or something...

[Tyke]

Enzo: Wow, very clean paintjobs all of them. Love the Blue Beetle, LOVE the KG BEAST! And Airmax did a cast of that Lobo? Nice. VERY NICE! Excellent, quality post, Enzo!

[CoastCityDude]

...you should have a column in ToyFair or something...

You mean ToyFare, the magazine. Toy Fair is an industry trade show put on in NYC in February.

CCD

[Tyke]

Inspired by the ingenius SUPER POWERS JOEL.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/vigilantemotorbike.jpg

[Enzo]

Great job on that bike Tyke!

[Enzo]

Here is an update before I go on vacation next week, I hope to have another finished before it, but it will be a bit unlikely.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/CaptainMarvel-1.jpg

The big red cheese, was made from the body from Atom Smasher, head and legs from hardee's Superman, the details added were sculped or made from vinyl.
The cape was made from a Superman's cape.

Hope you like him!!!


-EnZo

[Tyke]

Enzo, I am SO copying your custom. I needs me one that nice for my own collection. Great job.

[Tyke]

This is what I've been working on in secret...no longer a secret. I'm hoping to have him painted by weekend's end!

Inspired by Grundy at AFH here: http://www.afhub.com/gallery/grundy.shtml, behold these WIP shots of my KALIBAK THE CRUEL.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/kalibak1.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/kalibak2.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/kalibak3.jpg

[DisneyBoy]

Good idea for a base!

Speaking of, I love this Luthoriac figure. It's easy, and it works:

http://www.afhub.com/gallery/grundy/luthoriac.shtml

[Tyke]

DB: yes, Grundy's idea for Kalibak is a great one: that's why I used it ;) I took a different approach with the head, though, and made him bit more squat than Grundy's....and his LEXORIAC or LUTHORIAC or BRAINTHOR custom is excellent...I have one of my own here from a couple years ago...different base idea, but was good 'nuff for my own shelf!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/luthoriac.jpg

[DisneyBoy]

I like that yours makes use of the Hasbro/Kenner S:TAS Lex anti-kryptonite suit or whatever it was called. Figures like that look good but aren't show-accurate, so using them in a clever way just makes me feel like they belong :) Have it when toys don't belong...don't you?

[Tyke]

DB: thanks a lot! And yes, I like to use non-show-accurate-but-close-enough-to-fit-into-my-collection bases! I always say this: it's my collection, damnit, and therefore MY way to make customs. :)

BTW, here is my pride and joy 1/2 way done. I feel when the eyes and hair are done, he'll have his personality...I hope....I've put a lot of work into Kalibak (moreso than any other custom), and I'll not be happy if I paint the eyes and he just doesn't "fit" as DB puts it...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/t.jpg

[Dusty]

looking really good Tyke! :)


D.

[Tyke]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/kalibak.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/head.jpg

ps: thanks, DUSTY, for the encouragement! Casimir, too (off this board encouragement)...and of course Grundy for such an awesome and challenging recipe to follow.

[Dusty]

Awesome job Tyke! he looks great!
:)

D.

[Tyke]

Thanks, Dusty! I added a close-up photo of his head. A lot of sculpting, I tell ya. Glad to be done. Now to finish BIG BEAR and his head of hair.

[Dark Knight]

Kalibak rocks Tyke! I also love that Red Parademon but I can't remember if I saw it before or not...

[Casimir]

I think Tyke just achieved godhood.

C.

[Tyke]

Dark Knight: thanks, man!
Casimir: nice pun! :)

Here's something interesting...one character whose customs represent my growth as an artist. I'm by no means perfect, and definitely NOT a professional sculptor (I wish I smooth out the roughness of his face), BUT I AM DEFINITELY BETTER THAN I WAS 12 YEARS AGO! LOL

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/P1010001copy.jpg

[Casimir]

I love seeing "before and after" images like Tyke's above. Great to see such progress made.

Of course, most of my "befores" have been destroyed to remove all evidence. :)

C.

[Tyke]

Mokari, a New God from Kirby's JIMMY OLSEN title...

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/mokari.jpg

[CoastCityDude]

Hey, nice job on Mokari!

If you have a spare Arkkis, maybe you could transform him into Mokari's hairy pal, Simyan.

(what am I saying---you've probably finished that one, too, by now!) :D


CCD

[Tyke]

Hey, nice job on Mokari!

If you have a spare Arkkis, maybe you could transform him into Mokari's hairy pal, Simyan.

(what am I saying---you've probably finished that one, too, by now!) :D


CCD


haha, i'm actually 1/2 done with Simyan: using a Ultra Humanite face and some generic body!

[CoastCityDude]

haha, i'm actually 1/2 done with Simyan: using a Ultra Humanite face and some generic body!

LOL! I should have known! :)

I picked up that Green Arrow/Supergirl/Humanite 3 pack the other day with the thought of using the Ultra Humanite for a custom project myself but after looking at him next to my original JL figure, I decided to keep him as an interesting variant in my collection instead. I must be suffering JLU fig withdrawl, I guess! :crying:

BTW, good luck with the traffic up in your neck of the woods this weekend...!:eek:

[Tyke]

CCD: don't remind me that 150,000 people are flying into my city PER DAY between now and Saturday.

We are NOT going out on the overcrowded freeways this weekend. I am not hitting stores this weekend. We are locking our doors, watching TV, and drinking heavily to forget about the chaos that is SUPERBOWL less than 30 minutes from my house.

;)

ps: who's Arrkus, again?

[CoastCityDude]

CCD: don't remind me that 150,000 people are flying into my city PER DAY between now and Saturday.

We are NOT going out on the overcrowded freeways this weekend. I am not hitting stores this weekend. We are locking our doors, watching TV, and drinking heavily to forget about the chaos that is SUPERBOWL less than 30 minutes from my house.

;)

ps: who's Arrkus, again?


Sounds like a Superbowl Survival plan if I ever heard one! I saw a U2 show at the Coyote's arena back when they first broke ground on the Cardinal's stadium next door but I haven't been up to Glendale since then---and I'm not going within a hundred miles of the place this weekend, to be sure! :D

Here's Arkkis:

http://dcanimated.wikia.com/wiki/Arkkis_Chummuck

He's kinda wolfman-ish with a fringe of beard that I thought might make for a good Simyan base but I'm eager to see your version using Humanite instead.

CCD

[Tyke]

Oh, THAT'S Arkus! ok! I feel stupid, now.

CCD, you live in Mesa, AZ, right? Email me!

[Enzo]

Wow! I just go away for two weeks and Tykes just goes out in rampage!!!
That Kalibak just ROCKS! I will have to try my hand at that as soon I get the parts needed, can't wait to see Big Bear!!!!

[Tyke]

thanks, Enzo! I would LOVE to see others do a Kalibak!

[Tyke]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/mrmiracleINMOURNING.jpg

[CoastCityDude]

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/mrmiracleINMOURNING.jpg


Cool!

That's MM after Barda's demise in The Death of the New Gods, right? Man, those somber colors look great.

CCD

(P.S.- congrats to Eli & Da G-Men, Superbowl Champs!!! :D )

[Agapens]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/agapens/WonderGirlCardcopy.jpg

It's been awhile. This an entry I came up with for the Teen Titans contest on the HOJ forum. Since there aren't any good "teen" bodies to work with, I'm doing adult versions of the Titans. Tomorrow's Wonder Girl (Woman) is made from Dr. Light's head and body and Rahs al Ghul's legs.

[Agapens]

Tyke, I LOVE that repaint of Mr. Miracle!

[Enzo]

great work both tyke and agapens! killer customs!

[Enzo]

Here is Black Lighting!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v315/EnzoT/BlackLighting.jpg

-EnZo

[Tyke]

Enzo: your BLACK LIGHTNING far surpasses mine. THAT is a killer custom. And thanks, too!

Agapens: That Wonder Girl is amazing! How the heck did you get the "skirt" done like that? Nice job! And thanks, too!

CCD: yup, you got it. I'm digging COUNTDOWN TO CRISIS because, well, it deals a LOT with New Gods!

[Tyke]

Brola, a henchman of Darkseid that tries to smash Orion with his "hand of steel". It's actually just a brick in a three-fingered fist!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Brola.jpg

[Dark Knight]

Wish I had more time to sing everyone's praises! Real quick:

Mr. Miracle looks so cool in those colors!

Wonder Girl rocks and I love the boots!

Real sharp bolts on Black Lightning!

Nice work all around guys!

[Enzo]

Nice one tyke! I really like the helmet on that one!

[Tyke]

Simyan: the goofiest Kirby invention ever. Henchman and fellow scientist to Mokkari, Simyan is an ape-man with a huge head and hairy hands.

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/simyan.jpg

[Dusty]

You are a very creative guy Tyke, awesome job! :)

[Enzo]

Wow tyke! that simyan looks great! killer work!

[DisneyBoy]

Very groovy.

[Tyke]

Dusty, Enzo, and DB: thanks! "Groovy" is right for these goofy Kirby characters!

[CoastCityDude]

Tyke, I am so loving the sight of King Kirby's 4th World coming to life over the past weeks. Congrats on your latest addition, Simyan. :)

In addition, I have to plead once more for a huge group shot of 'em all once you work your way through the entire universe. It would be awesome, man!

CCD

[DisneyBoy]

Here, here. Group! Shot! Group! Shot!

Oh, and set it up with some snazzy background.

[Tyke]

Group shot? Actually not a bad idea...I still have a 1/2 complete BIG BEAR on the table...and a handful of others I wanna finish before calling it quits on 4th World stuff...

but a group shot? ok! Wed. or Thurs., definitely.

[Dusty]

Okay, update:
just a repaint: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFBBCFsp1.png
new figure, i sold my last one: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFPSMBBCCFsp1.png
completely new figure: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFPSMBCFsp1.png


I hope to have some more updates soon,

D.

[Dusty]

One more pic:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFPSMBCFp2.png

[Tyke]

Dusty, I LOVE YOU, MAN. You made one of the coolest custom BLUE SUPERMEN figures ever. That's just...beautiful. My compliments to your steady brush-hand. Terry looks like he fits right into the JLU collection, and your future Superman is awesome (you forgot his silver hair! ;) )

As Dusty is making other DCAU characters, I"m still stuck in the FOURTH WORLD, and with the latest announcement (and picture) of the upcoming MANTIS/LASHINA/FORAGER/MMIRACLE/DARKSEID/SUPERMAN pack, I'm more inspired than ever to stay in the FOURTH WORLD!

Big Bear and Beautiful Dreamer will be finished today and will round out the FOREVER PEOPLE (and yes, group shot coming up):

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/P1010030.jpg

[Dusty]

Thanks man that means alot, (i purposely didn't paint white hair on BB Superman, as he isn't supposed to get old,)


D.

[Dusty]

Oh, and awesome job on all of your customs! :)


D.

[Tyke]

Thanks man that means alot, (i purposely didn't paint white hair on BB Superman, as he isn't supposed to get old,)


D.

You just reminded me of the beauty of being an artist: it's OUR art so we can do what we WANT. I take MANY liberties with my customs, and I'm quite sorry for pointing out something that was "missing"....artistic freedom is what customizing is about. Our own interpretation...and I prefer yours over an "old" Superman indeed! :) And thanks to you, too!

[Enzo]

Dusty: Those are great! Im working myself on a Batman Beyond, with a very similar recipe, great minds think alike! hehehe
And that Supermen rock! I really like the blue one great and smooth paint job!

Tyke: You know I love those New Gods!!! you are doing something that I wanted for a loooong time, just I never had the time to do it hehe, can't wait to see the forever people all together!

[Dusty]

You just reminded me of the beauty of being an artist: it's OUR art so we can do what we WANT. I take MANY liberties with my customs, and I'm quite sorry for pointing out something that was "missing"....artistic freedom is what customizing is about. Our own interpretation...and I prefer yours over an "old" Superman indeed! :) And thanks to you, too!
Dude, you don't have to apologize at all, you didn't offend me in any way,
and thanks again for the compliments, also thanks Enzo, :)

[Tyke]

Dusty, this is for you: :)

Finally finished my FOREVER PEOPLE...I"m calling it a night. The wife is making dinner and my geek life for today has ended...

Beautiful Dreamer
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/beautifuldreamer.jpg


Big Bear

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/bigbear.jpg

Forever People

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/FOREVERPEOPLEGROUPSHOT.jpg

INFINITY MAN

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/infinityman.jpg

[Dusty]

Sweet job Tyke, and thanks, :)


D.

[Enzo]

Oh wow! tyke! those are sweet customs!!!! The groupshot is beatiful great work!!!

[Tyke]

thanks, Enzo!

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, I'M "MOVING" MY OFFICIAL GALLERY OVER TO CHRISTOPHE'S SITE. Please click below to see ALL of my FOURTH WORLD customs in one location. Some other customs that never made it to my first gallery are on there, now. The first two pages are old customs, so I"m giving you a link to page 3, and all pages afterwards are more recent.

Enjoy, and thanks a lot, Christophe!

Here:
http://dchallofjustice.com/gallery/thumbnails.php?album=7&page=3

[Anpu]

Hey Guys!

I have kind of fallen off the Earth for a bit. I have been checking in from time to time to see what amazing things you have been up to. Tyke, your recent trip into Jack Kirby's world has been fantastic! What a huge undertaking! Considering the enormous amount of "Source" material you have to work from, you could really spend the rest of your customizing life in that world. More than even the shear amount of work and talent that you have put into this project, I really appreciate your obvious love and respect for Kirby's universe. Great job! You never disappoint.

For my own part, I haven't done much customizing lately. I have been anxiously awaiting Mattel's unveiling of there 2008 offerings and didn't want to duplicate what might be coming.

The other day, however, I had an idea for a figure that I was nearly certain Mattel would not produce. My wife and I were both big fans of the Barbara and Karl Kesel run of Hawk and Dove. We already have the original Hawk and Dove, so I decided to make the Dawn Granger Dove. I always liked the design of the character and was, I thought, pretty safe from being commercially made. I based her on Justice Lords Wonder Woman. Very little modification was necessary. A little Magic Sculpt for hair and a piece of Justice Lords Superman's cape. A new paint job and there you have it. Not a major undertaking, but something vaguely original and fun to make.
Unfortunately my photography skills have not improved much, but you can see the results here:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13619482@N08/?saved=1

Anyway, it was an interesting diversion while we've been snowed-in here in Iowa!

Til next time!

Anpu

[Tyke]

Anpu: Thanks so much for the praise, I appreciate it very much. As for YOUR customs: wow! I was blown away by how clean and professional that DOVE looks! And I was not expecting the unmasked HAWKGIRL: nice surprise for me to find. Great job. :)

[Dusty]

Awesome job Anpu! I love that Hawkgirl,
:)


D.

[Agapens]

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y191/agapens/PowerGirlCard.jpg

Here's my Power Girl. Finally. I've been wanting to make her for over 3 years now. Just waiting for the perfect base, I suppose. I was gonna make the funbags bigger but a.) they almost always look lumpy in the customs I've seen and b.) Disneyboy would accuse me of being a pervert. Hope you guys like.

[lincolnmrk66]

Here's my Power Girl. Finally. I've been wanting to make her for over 3 years now. Just waiting for the perfect base, I suppose. I was gonna make the funbags bigger but a.) they almost always look lumpy in the customs I've seen and b.) Disneyboy would accuse me of being a pervert. Hope you guys like.

Hahahahahahahaha! Her 'funbags' look just fine:D , great job Nick!!!

-Matt

[Tyke]

AGAPENS: bwahahahahahahahah! And I'm laughing at your text, not your custom! Your custom is GEORGEOUS! wowowowo! Just fantastic job!

Just finished these today:

Hordak in cartoon colors from 1980's She-Ra

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Hordakvintagecolors.jpg

Dubbilex the DNAlien (another Kirby character)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/DUBBILEX.jpg

[DisneyBoy]

Very cool use of a spare Martian Manhunter fig! It really reads as another character all together, and a well crafted one at that!

LOVE the Filmation Hordak! Very fierce, as they say :) Much more interesting than the black and red color scheme, I think.

[Agapens]

Man...I can't even provoke a response from Disneyboy now. I was just kiddin' around ;)

[DisneyBoy]

My bad, I glossed over it because it was Power Girl. I did, however, stop long enough to notice the nice ribbing/seams on the torso. Nice touch.

But if it's a whoopin' you're a wantin'...!

"Funbags"? PERV.

[Tyke]

Very cool use of a spare Martian Manhunter fig! It really reads as another character all together, and a well crafted one at that!

LOVE the Filmation Hordak! Very fierce, as they say :) Much more interesting than the black and red color scheme, I think.

Thanks a lot, DB! :)

[DisneyBoy]

A question Tyke...if you'd left the Horde symbol on his...crotch sash (for lack of a better term)...would it have matched the red you'd painted his chest symbol?

[Dusty]

I love those customs guys, Tyke awesome job!!!
and Agapens, I love that Powergirl, (It's better her "funbags" aren't inflated, I can take her more seriously now) but really, you did a great job! :)


D.

[CoastCityDude]

Agapens Power Girl custom is excellent as is usual with his work.

What is less admirable is the rampant use in this thread of a euphemism for a woman's breasts.

Would you use the term funbags around your daughter, mother or female co-worker?

Juvenile, at the very least and certainly sexist.

I'm very suprised in Dusty, in particular.

Just my 2¢.

Flame away. :sad:

CCD

[Tyke]

A question Tyke...if you'd left the Horde symbol on his...crotch sash (for lack of a better term)...would it have matched the red you'd painted his chest symbol?

nah, the FOUR HORSEMEN used maroon (see the red on the staff), and I repainted the chest emblem rose-red.

[Dusty]

Agapens Power Girl custom is excellent as is usual with his work.

What is less admirable is the rampant use in this thread of a euphemism for a woman's breasts.

Would you use the term funbags around your daughter, mother or female co-worker?

Juvenile, at the very least and certainly sexist.

I'm very suprised in Dusty, in particular.

Just my 2¢.

Flame away. :sad:

CCD
It's called a joke CCD, I'm sorry that you are suprised in me, :rolleyes:
(also I guess you didn't notice, but I used quatation marks for the word that bothers you so much, it makes a difference)

D.

[James Harvey]

Everyone - please listen! If you have a problem with a post, then report it. There's no need to make a public spectacle out of it. Just report it, and we'll handle it. So please, let's honor the thread discussion and keep this on-topic and civil. If you have a problem with a post, please report it or come to one of us. We're here to help! Thank you.

So, let's get back on topic, please!

[Tyke]

JAMES HARVEY: I have a problem with YOUR post. You didn't post any custom figures you've made! ;) thanks for keeping this thread in-line, I hate it when we don't get along...

[Casimir]

Hi folks,

Most of you know the majority of my time is dedicated to my now 8-month-old son. (He rocks!) I've had to curtail my online presence a great deal, and I'm sorry I don't get to comment on all the great pieces I've been seeing displayed here. I'll try to do more than just poke fun at my ignorance of the Fourth World characters. (Via Tyke's amazing menagerie.) But I did manage to finally finish a few projects. Some of these have been seen, some are just now getting paint. Animated stuff, McG stuff, a Gorilla City Temple playset and more. I invite you over to Inanimate Objects check them out. With a little luck, I can dive into some big, new projects now without too much delay.

Keep up the awesome work, folks!

Click the link below!

Thanks,

Casimir

[Dusty]

Sweet! Awesome job Casimir!!! :)



D.

[Noose]

Nice customs casimir. It must have cost you an awful lot to amass so many Grodds. But, you do get quite the custom fodder from all the extra packs.

[Tyke]

casimir: What An Artist!

[Casimir]

Thanks, fellas! (Oooo, Tyke has a schnifty new avatar!)

Noose, I was able to pick up some Grodds on clearance, since they went that way about a week after they were released.

C.

[Mister Miracle]

Good jOb Cas! Good job TYKE!

Nice jobs!!! : )

[vader]

Nothing most of you folks haven't seen yet. But I thought I'd post that our group (AFHUB (http://www.afhub.com)) was an exhibitor at a local toy convention (TAGCOM (http://www.tagcom.info)) here in Manila. We showcased several collections, among them were custom JLU figures by Grundy and RG:

Grundy's customs:
http://img223.imageshack.us/img223/3879/customsgrundyoc9.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

RG's customs:
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/3457/customsrgrg5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Thanks for looking.

[Casimir]

Always nice to see Grundy's and RG's work on display!

C.

[vader]

Always nice to see Grundy's and RG's work on display!
I'll be sure to let them know about your feedback. Those 2 are probably the biggest fans of your work this side of the world.

How I wish we had some of your stuff to display - that surely would have brought the house down :)

[Dark Knight]

Haven't had a chance to say it until now, but freat Inanimate Objects update as usual! Nice to see Fire and Ice brought up that notch, and I really love the McGuinness Batman/Superman teams!

Nice work all around guys!

[Tyke]

Things I"m currently working on:

FASTBAK
FLIPPER DIPPER
'GRANNY'S CHILD' SCOTT FREE
UNMASKED MR. MIRACLE
LONAR
'EARLY CONCEPT' LIGHTRAY
'EARLY CONCEPT' ORION
BARDA (CITIZEN CLOTHES)
VUNDABAR
BERNADETH (DESAAD'S SISTER...using the Lex head from S:Doomsday Lex)
SUPERTOWN POLICE OFFICER
GODFREY'S SOLDIER OF ANTILIFE
JUMPSUIT JIMMY OLSEN
SCRAPPER (using a Ben10 fig I just bought)
JIMMY OLSEN (STAS)

[Tyke]

Bernadeth: leader of the FEMALE FURIES and sister of Desaad!
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/bernadeth.jpg


Kirby Concept Lightray: from Kirby's color studies...what Lightray almost was!
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/conceptlightray.jpg


Flipper Dipper: friend of Jimmy Olsen and member of the Newsboy Legion.
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/flipperdipper.jpg

[Casimir]

Tyke's custom Kirbies actually have me inspired to learn more about the characters, despite their wackiness! (That's a testament to Tyke's skills.)

C.

[DisneyBoy]

Bernadeth looks so androgenous, goth and awesome! Really nice work there!

I'm enjoying watching you enjoy creating all these Kirby characters. Cool stuff :)

[Tyke]

CASIMIR: thanks, pal! now go read the Kirby Omnibus volumes!

DISNEYBOY: glad you like Bernadeth! I think ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW when looking at her! thanks for the compliments, and glad you're enjoying my enjoyment! :)

[Dark Knight]

Bernadeth is phenomenal!

[Tyke]

Thanks, DARKKNIGHT! :)

[Tyke]

Ok, LEGENDS #3 was my first comic book ever when I was a kid. I bought all 6 and kept collecting the humorous JUSTICE LEAGUE afterwards. The following Batman is how he appeared throughout LEGENDS (even though I pictured him with a Justice League comic), and in my opinion looks amazing in the Super Powers collection:
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/LEGENDSBatman.jpg


Changeling: a crow that came with BTAS Scarecrow. Perfect for how he appears in LEGENDS (even on the very cover of the book in the following photo):

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Changeling.jpg

General Eiling: head is cast of the infamous, loveable, helpful, professional, uber-talented GLASSMAN. His original Eiling can be found here:
http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=10195&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=30

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/CADMUSI.jpg



Plastic Man (Amazo body and parts cut off a fast-food INQUE keychain:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/JLUPlasticMan.jpg


"CROWD CONTROL! Plastic Man's already down there, and we don't need TWO stretchy guys":

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Nottwostretchyguys.jpg

[JEWCY]

lol at the scene from the greatest story never told

nice customs everyone

[DisneyBoy]

Plastic Man's Inque parts don't work, in my opinion, because you can clearly see they're sculpted to look like a liquid (with grooves and whatnot). But Eiling is awesome, as always!

[Tyke]

JEWCY: THANKS!

DB: THANKS! I agree with you on P.Man, but's it's gonna stay that way. As always, I appreciate your energy and posts and feedback. Thank you!

[Tyke]

So as CustomCon is officially gearing up for its third day, I decided to post some new customs of my own here.

Guy Gardner (JL and JLI)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/guygardner.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/JLILINEUPS.jpg


http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/onepunchonepunch.jpg






Amanda Waller (this is just a paint job of GLASSMAN'S custom cast)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/waller.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Wallerandfriends.jpg





Rocket Red #4 (Dmitri of JL and JLI and JLE)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/RocketRedDmitri.jpg



And of course a Kirby character: FASTBACK!

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/Fastback.jpg

[theRedDeath]

I've got a question for all you customizers out there about paint. I know for customs we're supposed to go through all these steps to make our paint look good, including using a primer, then arcylic, then a sealant etc. etc. etc. But I have to still wonder...

Why is it the paint WE use is so different than the paint actual toy companies use? Like...what I mean is, what paints do THEY use to get their figures to look so good, and how come WE can't just do that?

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[Dark Knight]

Hey folks. It's been a while for me. But I thought I'd share this:

http://www.bizarroinc.com/DCAnimatedfull.jpg

We just moved and I finally got a chance to get all my figures up. I've even found a little customizing time. If you have good eyes you might spot a new one or two in this pictures somewhere but I've lost track of the last DC animated customs I've added to this collection.

Oh and who has some good ideas for customs or improvements based on new stuff Mattel unveiled last weekend? I think Galetea could use a repainted face, which if I'm not mistaken is just that ugly old Black Canary with new hair. Not to complain. Awesome stuff coming our way! :)

[ShadowStar]

Wow. :eek: Please tell me, are ALL of those action figures that can be bought? Or are a few the result of modelling?

[DisneyBoy]

Many of those are customs. Off the bat I can see Maxie Zeus, TNBA Killer Croc, Morgan Le Fey, Mordred...

[Dark Knight]

Wow. :eek: Please tell me, are ALL of those action figures that can be bought? Or are a few the result of modelling?

The customs are far outnumbering the pure store bought figures at this point I'm afraid. Many repaints, some modified with sculpting and part swapping, and a few completely original sculpts.

[Tyke]

Good gravy those are some fabulous group shots! NICE!

[Tyke]

Madhatter (cast of Casimir's custom)
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/madhatter.jpg

Mxy (cast of Casimir's custom)
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/mxy.jpg

Hal Jordan (head is a cast of a cast of original)
http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/haljordan.jpg

Sinestro before he was kicked out of the corps (you know this happened)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/SinestroasGL.jpg

[bat313]

Tyke, those are awsome!

Is Casimir selling casts of some of his amazing creations??????

Also, how did you get a cast of the orginal Hal Jordan's head???? I want to get my hands of one of those!!!!!!

Great stuff!

[Dark Knight]

Tyke,

The new stuff rocks! I've gotta make some more GLs...

[Tyke]

Oh, so this thread isn't dead! ;)

bat313: Thanks so much, buddy. I don't know if Casimir is selling anything at the moment: just do what I did and ask him! :) As far as the Hal Jordan head, I've been instructed not to disclose the information. Consider me lucky, and I do apologize. :(

Dark Knight: thanks, pal!

[bat313]

Hey guys, now that I have two Vigilantes I want to give one his own motorcycle but I’m not sure which one I should get. I'm trying to match the one from the show and the best I could come up with was the Harley Davidson 1958 FLH Duo Glide Die Cast Motor Cycle. Do you guys think its close? I couldn't find any better screen shots, and I don’t know anything about motorcycles or what kind Vigilante rode.

Any help/suggestions would be appreciated!

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/4c0e_1.jpg
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/Vig.jpg

[Tyke]

i think that one you have will work perfectly...i think i made mine using that one! that customizer, SUPER POWERS, gave me the idea.

[bat313]

Thanks Tyke, do you have any pics of yours? Maybe it'll give me a few ideas!

Someone over at the action figure insider forums said they think he rides an Indian Cheif motorcycle. Have you ever seen a diecast model of one of those? I found one on ebay but i don't think it looks much like Vigs bike.

Edit: Found this pic on the inernet of the 1947 Indian Chief, looks pretty close:

http://www.khulsey.com/motorcycles/indian_chief_1947.jpeg

Any diecast models out there?

Also, what scale would JLU be considered, 1/6th???

[Tyke]

Here ya go, and again: this idea came to me via SUPER POWERS, a customizer that has since disappeared from this board! I sure hope he doesn't think I "stole" his idea ;)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/vigilantemotorbike.jpg

[bat313]

Very nice Tyke! Do you know what scale that bike is in?

[Tyke]

no i don't....i bought it at BIG LOTS for 3 bucks. that's all i could tell ya....thanks!

[Dark Knight]

Whenever Mattel makes a Leaguer I've previously customized I tend to do something like this. Started converting her a while back when I first found the Fire and Ice pack and finally finished up not too long ago.


http://www.bizarroinc.com/jlordice.jpg

[Casimir]

Very cool JLord Ice, DK!

Thanks to Texgnome1 and his fantastic kids, I have some photos of the customs collection to show from CAPE. (I was so involved, I forgot to take pictures. D'oh!) So without further ado, here's the link to the fun that was CAPE 2008: http://www.pilliod.net/Pages/Articles/cape2008.htm

C.

[Dark Knight]

Very cool JLord Ice, DK!

Thanks to Texgnome1 and his fantastic kids, I have some photos of the customs collection to show from CAPE. (I was so involved, I forgot to take pictures. D'oh!) So without further ado, here's the link to the fun that was CAPE 2008: http://www.pilliod.net/Pages/Articles/cape2008.htm

C.

Ooooooooh Parademons! I hope the Casimir curse follows through with those! They look awesome!

Thanks for the feedback!

[Tyke]

"The Casimir Curse"

I LOVE IT!

[Dusty]

Whoa, been along time since I have posted in here,
anyways here's an update:

Completely New Figure, Catman:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/CMCFp5.png

Other Completely New Figure, Tom Turbine 3.0: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/TTCFp1p2.png( psst! his belt is real leather... psst! ) ;)


My older Tom Turbines...
Tom Turbine 1.0: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/AATT.png


Tom Turbine 2.0: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLTTCustom.png





D.

[DisneyBoy]

Nice to see this thread up again!

I really love seeing the evolution of someone's craft. That recent Tom Turbine is definitely a big improvement over the first two (albeit snazzy) versions. Just by looking at the arms and face, you can see how much more accurate and confident your work has become. Great job!

And Cas, you surely must be tired of accolades by now...but I don't much care for Star Girl as a character, and yet I STILL love your plastic version of her. I can't for the life of me figure out where all her parts came from...and I almost don't want to know, because that's the sign of a quality custom :)

Great work everyone!

[Dusty]

Nice to see this thread up again!

I really love seeing the evolution of someone's craft. That recent Tom Turbine is definitely a big improvement over the first two (albeit snazzy) versions. Just by looking at the arms and face, you can see how much more accurate and confident your work has become. Great job!

And Cas, you surely must be tired of accolades by now...but I don't much care for Star Girl as a character, and yet I STILL love your plastic version of her. I can't for the life of me figure out where all her parts came from...and I almost don't want to know, because that's the sign of a quality custom :)

Great work everyone!
thanks DB, :)


D.

[Dusty]

New Green Guardsman: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JGAGGCF2.png
Old Green Guardsman: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/GG1.png
Group photo (sorry the pic sucks so bad): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JGAGGCFv2.png

D.

[cherv1]

I haven't posted for ages but I am now the owner of a fast food batman beyond and a jlu superman. Does anyone have a link to a tutorial of how to customise that, I know Casimir has one but I can't find it. I just want to take the base off, maybe paint the logo cos it looks a bit dirt coloured, and I think I will probably leave the backpack on really, just paint it black. But it has these tacky fabric wings, is there some more plasticky, heavier material I could use to make new ones? I know it's not particularly show-accurate, cos I think Terry's wings were attached to his arms? Can't remember, but they look pretty cool.

Also the jlu superman is a bit odd, I thought it was a justice lord or something at first, because the body is black, but the cape is black, inner cape red, and supes logo is sort of grey-blue. It had some gimmick where he broke out of the chains and some rocks fell or something but I can't be bothered with that. I might use them as a backdrop or something though. But this does mean that his arms are really floppy cos they're designed to fly around, so they only go in the down position. Is there something easy I can do to make them more poseable. And generally any ideas on how to paint this Superman? The cape isn't really right for Justice Lord Supes or Future Supes, but I might take it off and paint a high collar on, sand off his S and make it into Brave New World Superman. But the cape is pretty neat so it'd be good to keep it. Anyway thanks

[Silverstar]

New Green Guardsman: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JGAGGCF2.png
Old Green Guardsman: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/GG1.png
Group photo (sorry the pic sucks so bad): http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JGAGGCFv2.png

D.


Great job, but what's the deal with no Black Siren?

That makes me sad. :sad:

[bat313]

I haven't posted for ages but I am now the owner of a fast food batman beyond and a jlu superman. Does anyone have a link to a tutorial of how to customise that, I know Casimir has one but I can't find it. I just want to take the base off, maybe paint the logo cos it looks a bit dirt coloured, and I think I will probably leave the backpack on really, just paint it black. But it has these tacky fabric wings, is there some more plasticky, heavier material I could use to make new ones? I know it's not particularly show-accurate, cos I think Terry's wings were attached to his arms? Can't remember, but they look pretty cool.

Also the jlu superman is a bit odd, I thought it was a justice lord or something at first, because the body is black, but the cape is black, inner cape red, and supes logo is sort of grey-blue. It had some gimmick where he broke out of the chains and some rocks fell or something but I can't be bothered with that. I might use them as a backdrop or something though. But this does mean that his arms are really floppy cos they're designed to fly around, so they only go in the down position. Is there something easy I can do to make them more poseable. And generally any ideas on how to paint this Superman? The cape isn't really right for Justice Lord Supes or Future Supes, but I might take it off and paint a high collar on, sand off his S and make it into Brave New World Superman. But the cape is pretty neat so it'd be good to keep it. Anyway thanks

BK's Batman Beyond's wings and stand are pretty ugly but not to hard to remove.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/new2-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/new3-1.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/new5.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b142/robear313/new4.jpg

You just have to break the stand and sand it down so it's nice and flat like the clear stands that come with the female JLU figures now. I broke off his wings, sanded that down too and filled it in with hot glue and paint, then sanded and filled and sanded and filled ......

I probably should have used putty or super sculpy (see Casimirs site) but i was too lazy. I think the outcome was decent though. I'm sure i got the idea from Casimirs site. He did the same exact thing i think (of course he did it better! ;) )

Good luck!

[Dusty]

Great job, but what's the deal with no Black Siren?

That makes me sad. :sad:
yeah... um I might make her when I feel like it, :raven: ;)

[Tyke]

Dusty: Man, your re-dos are CLEAN. I hope one day to be able to paint as steadily as you do when painting the bracelets! Very VERY nice job!

Silverstar, as you await Dusty's "completion" of the Justice Guild, here's an oldie-but-goodie of my own to hold ya over ;)

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/justiceguild.jpg




And I just squeezed a custom in yesterday: custom TRANSFORMERS UNIVERSE BLASTER. Hasbro just simply repainted a pre-Earth Soundwave in the Blaster colors, and KEPT SOUNDWAVE'S HEAD! So I redid the head, with a certain JLU face. Can you guess whose face that is?

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/blasterheadbeforepainting.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/blasterheadevolution.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h172/TheTrueTyke/P1010007-4.jpg

[Dusty]

Thanks Tyke, and it is a Steel head, :)


D.

[Dark Knight]

Nice to see this thread is still alive. I'm loving all the Justice Guild customs. Here's a little brainstorming project for anyone who's interested. I saw this Ben Ten figure this week and thought he might be a great new body type to use for JLU customizing. He's totally in scale and has a simplistic sculpt to him. So far I've come up with a few ideas: Timm style Superboy, and Marvel Animated Torus Storm (of the short lived Fantasic 5 comic, I love obscure characters). Can anybody think of any other male teen/tweens that Ben might work for?

http://bizarroinc.com/bentimm.jpg

[Tyke]

I love those Ben 10 figures: I think this guy could be turned into Morgain Le Fey's son, too. Or Terry's little brother in Batman Beyond?

[DisneyBoy]

I kind of like him as a Tim Drake. Not exactly the same size, but close enough. Or maybe a young Dick Grayson?

Thanks for the heads up!

[Dark Knight]

Casimir Updated, and as usual everything rocks!:)

[DisneyBoy]

I liked the finished Parademons Cas, and your Fire and Ice touch-ups are especially nice :)

[Casimir]

Tyke just reminded me I haven't been here in a small dark age. Sorry! I still have baby brain.

Thanks for the kind words, guys. And I think I've seen most of the updates from others elsewhere. Glad to see Dusty back in the game, too.

C.

[lincolnmrk66]

Fantastic update, Cas! Everyone's been doing great work here...I also hope to get back into customizing again real soon.
-Matt

[Tyke]

For the first time ever, ALL of my customs are organized into sub-categories and are on one webpage. I love it. I hope you enjoy, and let me know what you think. Special thanks to "STEW" for all of his help!

here:

http://customjustice.dchallofjustice.com/cjforum2/index.php?action=gallery;su=user;u=78

[Goodfellow]

So what do you guys do for hair? I am currently customizing some figures, but I do not know how to do hair, as sculpey just breaks. I need to give one figure long blonde hair, and the other a pony tail.

[Dark Knight]

Love the new Gallery Tyke, its nice to see all your stuff categorized.

Goodfellow, I'm not sure what kind of Sculpey you're using, I only use "Super Sculpey" which when heated becomes a lot more durable. Needless to say small pieces can still break off if you're not careful. There are a lot of other sculpting mediums out there however and one might work better for you. Sometimes it's easier to lop off the existing hair of another figure and connect it to the head of the custom with Sculpey, that way the dangling parts won't be susceptible to breakage.

Casimir's site (http://www.pilliod.net/secrets.htm) lists info on some of the different sculpting mediums. Also you might already know this, but don't put a figure with sculpey on it in the oven or the plastic will melt. I use a heat gun to carefully only harden the parts with the sculpey. Even then you have to be careful to protect the face/nose of the figure from warping if you're hardening sclupted hair.

[Goodfellow]

Love the new Gallery Tyke, its nice to see all your stuff categorized.

Goodfellow, I'm not sure what kind of Sculpey you're using, I only use "Super Sculpey" which when heated becomes a lot more durable. Needless to say small pieces can still break off if you're not careful. There are a lot of other sculpting mediums out there however and one might work better for you. Sometimes it's easier to lop off the existing hair of another figure and connect it to the head of the custom with Sculpey, that way the dangling parts won't be susceptible to breakage.

Casimir's site (http://www.pilliod.net/secrets.htm) lists info on some of the different sculpting mediums. Also you might already know this, but don't put a figure with sculpey on it in the oven or the plastic will melt. I use a heat gun to carefully only harden the parts with the sculpey. Even then you have to be careful to protect the face/nose of the figure from warping if you're hardening sclupted hair.

I use whatever it is they sell at Hobby Lobby. While I have had luck with my figures not melting in the oven, I've been told that boiling works better.

As for the hair, my problem is that the sculpey not only does not look like hair (it looks like a big blob no matter how I try to put waves into it), but the moment I turn the head, or sometimes when I pop the head onto the neck, the hair snaps off or cracks.

[Dark Knight]

I use whatever it is they sell at Hobby Lobby. While I have had luck with my figures not melting in the oven, I've been told that boiling works better.

As for the hair, my problem is that the sculpey not only does not look like hair (it looks like a big blob no matter how I try to put waves into it), but the moment I turn the head, or sometimes when I pop the head onto the neck, the hair snaps off or cracks.

Trial and error is how I eventually got a knack for sculpting hair. I like to focus on one section at a time (bangs, back, side) depending on the hairstyle you might have to layer it, or just do a bunch of individual strands. Sometimes I can put the general shape on and "cut" the detail into it with sculpting tools or an xacto knife.

[Dusty]

Bumpo!

Hello all! It has been a long time hasn't it? here is a small update, (I have been planning on doing this one for a long time but I could not find the right base, so when Mattel released Fire I thought of 3 figures I could make from her and this was the one I chose,
Mera:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM4.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM4.png
note she is not done and hopefully I will be posting better pictures soon,

D.

[bat313]

Hey Dusty, nice custom!

Question:

Where do you get all your animated pictures from? I couldn't find Mera for the life of me when I was looking for a good pic of her years back. Is there a website that has a model sheet for every character possing like that?

[Dusty]

I used to get them here: http://www.superbuddies.net (but they aren't easy to find) I will post a pic of all I collected later,)


D.

[Dusty]

Okay from what I remember I had permission to use these, but now I can't find his email, anyways here is one of the places where I found the model sheets: http://www.freewebtown.com/comicsanimated/
and this is a picture of alot of the characters I have collected over the years, (oh and note: Superman's head was done by me, ;) )
http://www.freewebs.com/jlsuperman/Justice%20League%20Design%20Pictures.PNG



D.

[bat313]

Okay from what I remember I had permission to use these, but now I can't find his email, anyways here is one of the places where I found the model sheets: http://www.freewebtown.com/comicsanimated/
and this is a picture of alot of the characters I have collected over the years, (oh and note: Superman's head was done by me, ;) )
http://www.freewebs.com/jlsuperman/Justice%20League%20Design%20Pictures.PNG



D.

Thanks Dusty, thats great! I use to try and collect all these images as well and gave up along time ago. I guess I switched over the collecting the Mattel action figures. :) But these model sheets/character posses are awsome! I'll have to update my collection. thanks a ton! :D

[Tyke]

DUSTY: beautiful Mera!

[Dusty]

Thanks, :)


D.

[Dusty]

Done and done:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM2242424Custom.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM2242424Custom.png

D.

[Mister Miracle]

Done and done:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM2242424Custom.png
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v326/Dusty37/JLCFM2242424Custom.png

D.


how long does it take u to paint one custom figure, i remember i used to do them really fast!

U must take atleast a weeeks on an each body part the paint jobs are really good!

[Dusty]

Thanks a ton for the compliment, I usually make sure everything is smooth before painting, which usually takes about 4-7 hours, depending on the figure,
thanks again, :)

D.

[Anpu]

Hey Guys!

I haven't died or anything, but customizing just hasn't seemed as necessary lately. We are getting so many new figures from Mattel that I felt like I should wait and see what they decide to make before I try any new customs.

I was also hoping for inspiration. I've made a few customs this last year, but nothing that hasn't been made by other folks first. I finally managed to get a hold of the Jack-in-the-Box Batgirl and Supergirl to update my Stargirl and Supergirl. Many thanks to Casimir for the recipes for those two. I just recently saw Dusty's Mera and I got the inspiration I was looking for. That is a nice piece, Dusty. I didn't try that, however. It was the idea of making a DC character that Mattel was not likely to make. I also wanted to add something of my own. A new custom that wasn't someone else's idea or anything.

I was looking around Target the other day and I saw all those Question 3 packs hanging there. That's when it hit me! DC character, strongly associated with the Justice League, but probably not on Mattel's radar.
The Phantom Stranger!

He was constructed from a JLU Question, a Justice Lords Batman face, and the Martian Manhunter's cape. A very simple custom, but I was pleased that it was my own idea and I finally had something to offer the group.

Here it is on my flikr account.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/13619482@N08/3185220313/

Now watch Mattel announce this guy at Toy Fair next month!

I hope you like it!

Anpu

[Mister Miracle]

mattel copy's customizers

[Tyke]

ANPU! that's a fantastic PHANTOM STRANGER....GREAT JOB!

[Casimir]

Is this thread still alive? ;)

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/Update_2009_summer.jpg

These and more at http://www.pilliod.net

Enjoy!

C.

[DisneyBoy]

Hey Cas!

Thanks for the update! Great stuff on your site, as always. That Supergirl statue is really a knock-out. Seems the sculptor has really overcome some of the problems his past statues have had with overly angular/geometric features (RE: That Harley maquette and others) and begun really smoothing out his work. I still think Supergirl's cheeks/profile could use a little work in the smoothing department...but those legs are amazing! Your paints really pop, and all in all, next to his Riddler, this is my favorite yet!

Really like your Luthoriac :) Smart use of a fast-food kid's toy, yet again.

But the biggest surprise was Kalibak! When did you make that guy? He looks awesome in that Granny picture....his upper arms, his face, the paints...wow!

[Casimir]

DB... Supergirl was sculpted by Kristopher Meadows, and Harley and Ivy were sculpted by Cory Smith. Both are incredbly talented, and manage to edge their own style into that of the Timmverse.

Kalibak was sculpted by a fella that goes by the name of Grundy. There are links to his gallery in the Kalibak and Luthoriac pages. His stuff is amazing!

Thanks for the kind words!

C.

[Dark Knight]

What an incredibly awesome surprise to see an Inanimate Objects update! I see you've revised the format too. Granny is my favorite! My hats off to you and the very talented sculptors who contributed to this bunch.

Now if only Mattel could make JLU figures as spot on as those Ivy and Supergirl Maquettes...

[DisneyBoy]

Oops, Cas...sorry for not paying more attention to who made what. Thanks for setting me straight ;)

Grundy's name, however, is one that I've managed to remember. His work is always impressive.

[Dark Knight]

Seeing Casimir's awesome Calendar Girl and Clock King made me realize I probably have a lot of stuff out there that I haven't shared with all of you folks myself. Here's a few floating around the web that might be new to some of you...


http://www.actionfigureinsider.com/custom-showcase/wp-content/uploads/JLU_showcase/calendargirl_new1.jpg
http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/dlist1/QueryandEcho.jpg
http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/dlist2/ClockKing2.jpg
http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/dlist2/Vent2.jpg

[Casimir]

Thanks, fellas.

DK, the only picture that's coming up is your Calendar Girl. I love the sash and hat. I considered that, but dropped in the interest of time. Yours looks great!

C.

[Dark Knight]

Thanks, fellas.

DK, the only picture that's coming up is your Calendar Girl. I love the sash and hat. I considered that, but dropped in the interest of time. Yours looks great!

C.


Hm odd, they show up for me. Anyway the others are just from the bizarro inc spring custom con entery which can be seen below.

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/dlist1.shtml

http://www.toymania.com/customcorner/cc22/dlist2.shtml

Calendar Girl is a fun one to redo because there are four different ways to do her and lots of different accessories you can give her.

[Casimir]

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/poster_harley_batgirl_2009.jpg
New customs, a new painting, and a DC animated universe calendar you can download and print, just in time for 2010!
C.

[Casimir]

Resurrecting an old thread to show off new custom artwork:

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Customs/Art/Black_Canary_digital/Black_Canary_01.jpg

The latest in my series of JLU-based art series is finally ready. This time it's Black Canary, digitally rendered. Drop by Inanimate Objects and download your own printable copy in a variety of sizes, including poster-sized!

http://www.pilliod.net/Pages/CustomsPage/Art/black_canary_digital.html

Enjoy!

C.

[Dusty]

You just can't help but make everyone look bad can you Cas? Just kidding, That is incredibly fantastic my friend, awesome awesome job! :)



D.

[bat313]

woops wrong thread!

[Casimir]

http://www.pilliod.net/Images/Site/Temp/Poster_zoo.jpg

Inspired by Quartermain's recent work, it's my rendition of STAS Krypto, and a zoo playset for him to live in. (And there's downloadable plans for building your own zoo!) All at the usual place. http://www.pilliod.net

Enjoy!

C.

[DisneyBoy]

The final results really are breath-taking. Great job Cas! It's always so cool how you make a point of helping others recreate your work by including instructions and downloads.

[Casimir]

Thanks, DB. I do try to help where I can.

C.

[Doug]

Nice sculpt on top of a great found base figure!