New Marvel 3.75" Appreciation Thread

Harbinger · 07-13-2018, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Those Nick Fury customs KICK BUTT!

I'm slowly getting back into custom figures after a couple of years doing mainly Star Wars models, but here's what I was up to before my break-

Some of the modern GI Joe figures can be converted into kickass SHIELD specialists- like Stalker here...

Ready to kick ass!

I also took the excellent Renegades Snake Eyes (my alltime favorite) and upgraded him into an agent of SHIELD and BPRD- 'cause nothing's cooler than a secret agent that's also a mute, horribly scarred, monster-hunting ninja badass!

I just painted his forearms black, added the SHIELD emblem on his chest and the BPRD emblems to both arms and then went over the black areas some, darkening them. I also added some Steel paint to his knee and boot armor. I Dullcoated him, greatly adding to his overall look- nothing makes a fig look better than Dullcoat- it takes off that plastic shine and really gives the fig a lookof having cloth on, instead of being a hunk of shiny plastic. I painted those damn leg screws as well...SO annoying that those never get paint on Joe figs!

Next is my favorite custom to date- a SHIELD armored trooper- taking the basic look of the Mandroids from Avengers: EMH, I used a deep Dive iron Man armor, added machine guns to the search light dimples on the gauntlets, a new unibeam, insane super gatling gun on his back, missiles on his shoulder and a new helmet from a Halo ODST micro figure thingier.
Then I went nuts with painting and weathering and added a bunch of decals and such...and a comms antenna.
Here he is next to Snake Eyes- you can really tell it's the right scale to hold someone 1:18th scale!

Damn dude thats a bad ass mandroid. And i knew snake eyes faked his death...he just left joes to join shield....hotter chicks.

Jason Abbadon · 07-13-2018, 01:49 PM

Well, my pics aren't uploading, so I'll just say how great it is to see people still customizing Marvel Universe!

Jason Abbadon · 07-13-2018, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Mordiganne

Group shot:

Terrax:

Gorgon:

Morg:

Wraith:

That Terrace is...wow. Exceptional.
Is that a Ares body?

Great as he looks, that Morg is just amazing!
It's the figure we should have gotten in a HERALDS SDCC set...

Harbinger · 07-13-2018, 02:20 PM

I hate to say it but morg looks like a nut laden turd with legs. Its mr hankys cousin. Haha. I mean the custom is a great job....its just the character itself.

The Creator · 07-13-2018, 03:15 PM

Nitelifes classic custom Nick Fury!!!!
Sorry for not posting yesterday but really busy. Will ship tomorrow. and I hope my comic book style paint technique works for you. This is my 1st time creating a custom for someone,and is that skrull gun awesome or what! !!!!!!! CREATOR OUT !!!!!!!!

Harbinger · 07-13-2018, 03:21 PM

Oh man creator i cannot wait! He will look great beside coldblood and leon. Of course nick would have a skrull gun....hell hes always packin.....just ask any alien hottie hes ever come across.

The Creator · 07-13-2018, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

Oh man creator i cannot wait! He will look great beside coldblood and leon. Of course nick would have a skrull gun....hell hes always packin.....just ask any alien hottie hes ever come across.

Will do

Mordiganne · 07-13-2018, 04:23 PM

Wow, this place really came to life. Nice! I'll get to more later since I wasn't going to jump on to post until over the weekend as I'm already halfway into the next batch (got a few done while waiting on the epoxy to cure and dry from this last batch) but this had me rolling...

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Originally Posted by Nitelife

I hate to say it but morg looks like a nut laden turd with legs. Its mr hankys cousin. Haha. I mean the custom is a great job....its just the character itself.

Well done, Nitelife!!! I'm still laughing.

Mordiganne · 07-13-2018, 04:28 PM

Appreciate the comments all.

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Originally Posted by Sender

Mordiganne, that rock piece to Terrax is an ingenious touch!

I've had those stupid foam ball halves for years and couldn't think of a thing to do with them. I got them originally to make a Kang Time Chair but then Pilk had that sweet 3D printed one so they just sat around taking up space. I was literally just about to finally toss them in the trash when I saw Terrax in progress. From there it all started with: "Hmm. I wonder..."

Mordiganne · 07-13-2018, 04:30 PM

Nice Ultimate Nick Fury, Creator!

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Originally Posted by TyranasauROSS

Very nice! If I didn't make so many figures I'd love a setup like that.

Mordiganne · 07-13-2018, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Ready to kick ass!

This is outstanding! How hard are those Halo heads to get? I think the baf Mandroids are too big, but something like this would definitely work for me.

Mordiganne · 07-13-2018, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Is that a Ares body?

Nope. The entire figure, head to toe, was an Executioner. Same with Morg, but I gave Morg different lower legs to make him taller.

grr and I see there's a spot of red under the shoulder pad I missed. Got to touch that up.

The Creator · 07-13-2018, 06:30 PM

Tie to start my shield team
alot of work to do, and I have already stripped the tank down and sanded it almost ready for paint.

Harbinger · 07-13-2018, 06:35 PM

^ now ya gotta do the deadpool taco truck.

Sender · 07-14-2018, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by TyranasauROSS

Nice display, TyranasauROSS!

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Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

Some of the modern GI Joe figures can be converted into kickass SHIELD specialists- like Stalker here...

Ready to kick ass!

Awesome JOE/Marvel customs, Jason Abbadon!
i'm a total fan of mixing up the two Universes!!

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Originally Posted by The Creator

Cooooool, Creator! The Master Marvel Mechanic at it again!

Oscarv · 07-14-2018, 11:00 AM

Hello all!

Mordi: amazing batch. I like how you gift us with batches, with big detailed breakdowns. Your work is always outstanding. I scroll past the text, look at the pictures, then go back and read. Impressive, always. I had Pilk make me all the heralds a long time ago and I love them. Look excellent flying/standing around the devourer of worlds!

Creator: beautiful. You have a very distinct style, I dig it. Love the way you keep/add the articulation. Always a pleasure to see your work.

Ross: that display is top notch! Originally I wanted something like that, but using shelving. Just neat long rows for each and every figure, looks so clean and nice. But then I thought about army building/larger figures/vehicles etc. That’s how I ended up with what I have now.

Jason: oooohhhh, yep seen before but my eyes appreciate the hell out of that mandroid. Such a nice piece! Maybe make a few more... a squad maybe... with the leader unmasked... ultramarines terminator warhammer 40,000 style

Nothing major to report on my end. Army building, mainly. Not much else to do at the moment. Tidying up the display a bit. Got a gi joe green mech on the way, always wanted one, for hydra of course.

The cave/toy room has been a big mess for a while, accessories/figures/packaging all over the place. Now all tidy and looking like new again, well, new plus loads more figures

It’s so nice to be able to enjoy the space again, it’s my escape to play some games, watch some tv/film, ogle the lovely figures. Didn’t want to go in there when it was in such a state, glad it’s all sorted.

If anyone has any spare/cheap kree soldiers from the 2 pack, I’m on the lookout. Have cash and figs to trade. I created some space for them, as you do.

A few picture, because pictures are always good. No editing to these ones, just straight pictures from my phone. I may of blinded a few people with my A.I.M. display last time! Haha.

Keep collecting, keep customising, keep tweaking, keep it going team!!!

Oscarv · 07-14-2018, 11:01 AM

LordMudd · 07-14-2018, 11:56 AM

That Watcher standing up there by himself gave me an idea, put a security camera in his head.

CCC.

The Creator · 07-14-2018, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Oscarv

Magnificent Oscarv!!!!!

joefan76 · 07-14-2018, 11:49 PM

Less that a week inril Sand Diego Comic Con reminds us we ain’t getting shit this year while there is a ton of 6 inch crap heading out to warm the pegs.

Dragasses · 07-15-2018, 02:24 AM

dang oscarv, that room is dope.

Fifth Fantastic · 07-15-2018, 05:02 PM

Today i finish my Jessica Jones netflix custom

DJ JD · 07-15-2018, 07:34 PM

Oscar,

Great display, loving it! It would be cool to see some up close shots of the customs you have in there. Saw some good Heralds of Galactus and more!

JD

The Creator · 07-16-2018, 09:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Fifth Fantastic

Today i finish my Jessica Jones netflix custom

nice job and good colors

Prem1x · 07-16-2018, 10:07 AM

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Originally Posted by LordMudd

That Watcher standing up there by himself gave me an idea, put a security camera in his head.

He's got Stan there with him

CCC.

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Originally Posted by joefan76

Less that a week inril Sand Diego Comic Con reminds us we ain’t getting shit this year while there is a ton of 6 inch crap heading out to warm the pegs.

#FuchDwightStahl

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Originally Posted by Fifth Fantastic

Today i finish my Jessica Jones netflix custom

Looks great.

Jason, LOVE that Mandroid. It is so sick.

Oscar, keep posting that collection. Its the best ever. I love the Stan next to the Watcher. I love the Doombots. I love all the dinosaurs with Ka-Zar and Shanna. All the Deadpool customs are nuts, like T-Ray, Montgomery, Blind Al.

Is that A Night Raven converted to a Blackbird?

What kind of motorcycle did you give to Ghost Rider?

I'm still jealous of your Heroes for Hire (i've said that before)

07-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#34851
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Quote: Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon Those Nick Fury customs KICK BUTT! I'm slowly getting back into custom figures after a couple of years doing mainly Star Wars models, but here's what I was up to before my break- Some of the modern GI Joe figures can be converted into kickass SHIELD specialists- like Stalker here... Ready to kick ass! I also took the excellent Renegades Snake Eyes (my alltime favorite) and upgraded him into an agent of SHIELD and BPRD- 'cause nothing's cooler than a secret agent that's also a mute, horribly scarred, monster-hunting ninja badass! I just painted his forearms black, added the SHIELD emblem on his chest and the BPRD emblems to both arms and then went over the black areas some, darkening them. I also added some Steel paint to his knee and boot armor. I Dullcoated him, greatly adding to his overall look- nothing makes a fig look better than Dullcoat- it takes off that plastic shine and really gives the fig a lookof having cloth on, instead of being a hunk of shiny plastic. I painted those damn leg screws as well...SO annoying that those never get paint on Joe figs! Next is my favorite custom to date- a SHIELD armored trooper- taking the basic look of the Mandroids from Avengers: EMH, I used a deep Dive iron Man armor, added machine guns to the search light dimples on the gauntlets, a new unibeam, insane super gatling gun on his back, missiles on his shoulder and a new helmet from a Halo ODST micro figure thingier. Then I went nuts with painting and weathering and added a bunch of decals and such...and a comms antenna. Here he is next to Snake Eyes- you can really tell it's the right scale to hold someone 1:18th scale! Damn dude thats a bad ass mandroid. And i knew snake eyes faked his death...he just left joes to join shield....hotter chicks. __________________

07-13-2018, 01:49 PM	#34852
Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	Well, my pics aren't uploading, so I'll just say how great it is to see people still customizing Marvel Universe! __________________ Last edited by Jason Abbadon; 07-13-2018 at 02:01 PM..

07-13-2018, 02:00 PM	#34853
Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	Quote: Originally Posted by Mordiganne Group shot: Terrax: Gorgon: Morg: Wraith: That Terrace is...wow. Exceptional. Is that a Ares body? Great as he looks, that Morg is just amazing! It's the figure we should have gotten in a HERALDS SDCC set... __________________

07-13-2018, 02:20 PM	#34854
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	I hate to say it but morg looks like a nut laden turd with legs. Its mr hankys cousin. Haha. I mean the custom is a great job....its just the character itself. __________________

07-13-2018, 03:21 PM	#34856
Harbinger Overlord of Evil Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lost Ruins. Posts: 15,139	Oh man creator i cannot wait! He will look great beside coldblood and leon. Of course nick would have a skrull gun....hell hes always packin.....just ask any alien hottie hes ever come across. __________________