[Villano]

I have a few more customs. The first is the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider, made from Spider-Man Noir and a Vort head.

Second is Misty Knight. I got the head from Angry Nomad (who, sadly, doesn't seem to be making parts anymore) and the rest is Marauders. She's a bit of a WIP since I'm waiting for MTF to do Red, rolled up Valkyrie sleeves that I can paint for her cyborg arm.

[ukmu]

BRAVO....BRAVO!!!!

#NailedIt

[ukmu]

Also great Banshee figures you two!

This is the one circumstance where it is not only acceptable, but basically necessary. I think they look the biz-niss but I just can not see the big H going down that road.

Well done though. And great ideas from everyone. This may be.one you will have to make yourselves.
Simple X-Men body
Head cast
Paint or hire out the painting
Buy the bigger figure and remove the fabric (or make your own)
Assemble

I have zero idea what the larger Banshee.is going for but the whole figure DIY should be in the $25-£40 range or have a pro make you one for $45 and up.

[The Creator]

Greetings from the Collector. Welcome old guys and new. We have a little debate going on... Soft goods versus factory plastic? Because I think if used right, it looks great. To each his own..Here are a few of my articulated soft goods. Odin, Mysterio, Moleman, Ronin and Cloak. Thanks to the new guy for inspiring me to articulate my in progress nightcrawler feet. Just a little more sanding. Oh yeah, and I just had to showcase my Iron man and War machine! 2 of a kind and worth every penny. Well guys, Keep pumping out the customs and I'm going back to the Laboratory.
Sincerely,
The Collector
Oh Yeah, The capes are for sale!

[Jason Abbadon]

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Originally Posted by Pilkster

I went down thos route

That's fantastic!
I'd love to see you make the Horseman of Apocalypse version of Banshee.

[LordMudd]

Just me but I prefer the classic green Banshee. Wouldn't mind Siryn either.


CCC.

[Harbinger]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilkster

I went down thos route

I love that banshee. Thats the outfit i first was introduced to the character.

[Sender]

Outstanding customs Pilkster, Villano, and Creator!

Way to revive and inspire not just the thread but the imagination.


Update us on what you think of Defenders, Redfox. Like you, i'm avoiding spoilers for Defenders and Thor:Ragnarok beyond the first trailers. Don't have Netflix but will watch it when we visit my brother, who does have it, next month.

[redfox]

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Originally Posted by Sender

Update us on what you think of Defenders, Redfox. Like you, i'm avoiding spoilers for Defenders and Thor:Ragnarok beyond the first trailers. Don't have Netflix but will watch it when we visit my brother, who does have it, next month.

Will do! Unfortunately, "watching tonight" as turned into "watching tomorrow", so I'm gonna have to duck and weave through spoilers for at-least one more day.

[Autobot_Goldbug]

Cloak could have really used a soft goods cape.
I would try to update mine like the Creator's but then I would loose the striped design too.
He looks too much like the Shroud then.

[ukmu]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sender

Outstanding customs Pilkster, Villano, and Creator!

Way to revive and inspire not just the thread but the imagination.


Update us on what you think of Defenders, Redfox. Like you, i'm avoiding spoilers for Defenders and Thor:Ragnarok beyond the first trailers. Don't have Netflix but will watch it when we visit my brother, who does have it, next month.

Download SHOWBOX and watch it for free bro! Just type what ever make and model of device you want to watch it on (fire stick tv, tablet, phone, laptop)and SHOWBOX into YouTube, follow the simple steps, and you can watch it tonight. Just watched Guardians of the Galaxy v.2 for about the 37th time last night while I was painting. I love it!! Best app ever.

The soft goods capes look good for your collection, but for me it isn't my taste. I do like either Banshee, but am not an X-Men fan so I stopped at the "classic" 90's cartoon opening sequence figures and characters. If you go with his green look then you gotta go fully painted and that is cool and all, but even the best paint jobs can't really beat factory paint. That said, could get away with a an Iron Fist body maybe. Never matched them, just thinking off the top of my head. Since I am a classic guy I would go with the green version.

Jason Abbadon, stopped by to join the Banshee convo- nice! Good to see you brother!!! This guy is a legend! Great collection, super knowledgeable, nice dude and has one of the greatest comic art collections going. This is only your third post in this thread for almost five years, stop by more often. You look thin, I'll make you some sandwiches. (doing my guilt trip mother voice)

[Pilkster]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jason Abbadon

That's fantastic!
I'd love to see you make the Horseman of Apocalypse version of Banshee.

This one?

[En Sabah Nut]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilkster

I went down thos route

uber cool custom head AND cape!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villano

Misty Knight. I got the head from Angry Nomad (who, sadly, doesn't seem to be making parts anymore) and the rest is Marauders. She's a bit of a WIP since I'm waiting for MTF to do Red, rolled up Valkyrie sleeves that I can paint for her cyborg arm.

this Misty Knight killed it! it has that appealing "between custom & factory produced" feel, a shame that Hasbro came late (or never?!) into the game!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukmu

Also great Banshee figures you two!

This may be.one you will have to make yourselves.
Simple X-Men body
Head cast
Paint or hire out the painting
Buy the bigger figure and remove the fabric (or make your own)
Assemble

like cavemen we maintain a healthy living by hunting, digesting, & retooling the leftover parts for utility or novelty!

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Creator

...Mysterio, Moleman, Ronin and Cloak. Thanks to the new guy for inspiring me to articulate my in progress nightcrawler feet. Just a little more sanding...

greetings to the Collectin' Creator!! i am stoked by the paint job on Loki, Allfather & Ronin. they could easily pass off as vintage pewter in rustic patina scheme collectibles!

btw, how did you create that awesome feet articulation??

[cobracobra]

Won a china-bay Fin Fang Foom auction last night! Very excited to finally obtain him. A little more than the last auction I watched but still way cheaper than any other FFF on ebay. Now we play the waiting game... lol. And a Kidpool for 3 bucks.

[LordMudd]

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Originally Posted by cobracobra

Won a china-bay Fin Fang Foom auction last night! Very excited to finally obtain him. A little more than the last auction I watched but still way cheaper than any other FFF on ebay. Now we play the waiting game... lol. And a Kidpool for 3 bucks.

Yeah, that whole slow boat from China thing. My packages usually take 8 days to reach Chicago, then come south for 3 more. I just don't understand why Chicago, unless maybe the ship unloads in Canada?


CCC.

[MUfan97]

Quote:

Originally Posted by LordMudd

Yeah, that whole slow boat from China thing. My packages usually take 8 days to reach Chicago, then come south for 3 more. I just don't understand why Chicago, unless maybe the ship unloads in Canada?


CCC.

It's worth the wait, though. I mean, when you get that free shipping and VERY low price, it's no wonder China is giving Hasbro such a problem.

[cobracobra]

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Originally Posted by MUfan97

It's worth the wait, though. I mean, when you get that free shipping and VERY low price, it's no wonder China is giving Hasbro such a problem.

Its crazy and the same dealer has 10 dollar Visions and Maria Hills and a 6 inch spider-hulk, which I guess makes sense, I dont read all of the comics.

[ukmu]

I have that Foom and he is PERFECT in every single way!!!!!! I am not getting into the whole Knock Off v Overflow Production debate;but to call it a knock off is doing it injustice.

I actually miss the days when Vision was rare. Sounds elitist but it was excited looking at collection pics and either seeing HIM or not seeing HIM. And Maria Hill figures is how I even came to become UKMU and aware of online toy threads. I am happy everyone can have them, but I do miss when they meant something......

[kostej]

Just a heads up - I do not know about Maria and FFF, but that China Vision is knock-off. Well done but still knock-off. Nevertheless if I did not have original I would probably buy it as well.

EDIT: Ninjaed!

[ukmu]

I should get one of those Maria Hill's. I had about 11 authentic SDCC versions pass through my hands and on to other members. I think that would make me the guy. Not sure if I am ready to be the guy, but there it is. I always wanted a second Hill to use for Agent 13 - Sharon Carter, and maybe one for Quake - Daisy Johnson. I used a Black Widow Avengers film and had our own K Dub cast white boots and hands for them.

There were for sure a few differences in The Vision between them. They were minimal to the eye though. It was after you pop the head off or when "feel" the cape. Although the cape didn't have the tiny flecks in it for the minimal sparkle effect. I did have one of each of those.

I remember reading somewhere about someone who had a proper Foom and one of these, and to that person they seemed identical. I believe I read about someone else who read that now that I recall, so take it with a grain of salt. Second hand information on the internet is a viable source, right?

No new stuff on ChinaBay this time though. Cbay got shut down by the big H it seems. Although, I have noticed in my searches ALL the new 6" slowly popping in there. Pity about Cbay as we would all have the new Jessica Jones if you were will sing to pay $15 for her. Also no Goldtron army building on the cheap. Which is fine by me as I gave up on him and went with the two pack Secret Wars red version instead. Having a slow time finding those, so if any one has a spare and wants to help out old uncle UKMU just holla...

[Exodus]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jay West

Any sightings of new wave in States yet?

Not that I'm aware of...Hopefully fall we'll get them?

Seems we get more customs now then the official stuff, that's really sad Hasbro...but I do love the customs on here!

[Pilkster]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villano

I have a few more customs. The first is the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider, made from Spider-Man Noir and a Vort head.

Second is Misty Knight. I got the head from Angry Nomad (who, sadly, doesn't seem to be making parts anymore) and the rest is Marauders. She's a bit of a WIP since I'm waiting for MTF to do Red, rolled up Valkyrie sleeves that I can paint for her cyborg arm.

Amazing work dude.

I was and still am a huge fan of Nomad and his shrinks. it is a shame he has stopped.

When ~I saw the release of the legends Misty I knew I had to make one

[teddyboy09]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Villano

I have a few more customs. The first is the Danny Ketch Ghost Rider, made from Spider-Man Noir and a Vort head.

Second is Misty Knight. I got the head from Angry Nomad (who, sadly, doesn't seem to be making parts anymore) and the rest is Marauders. She's a bit of a WIP since I'm waiting for MTF to do Red, rolled up Valkyrie sleeves that I can paint for her cyborg arm.

Oooh they look great! Bums me out about AngryNomad though. I remember stumbling upon his site, seeing all the cool stuff, checking how many I can afford to get on my first order, and just as I was compiling a list the day after, he announces he's taking a break. Pretty sucky timing I have, lol. I hope business does resume, but if not, I hope the parts are sent to another shop instead. That Misty is a gem.

Seeing these customs makes me want to share a few from my collection haha

[Villano]

Quote:

Originally Posted by En Sabah Nut

this Misty Knight killed it! it has that appealing "between custom & factory produced" feel, a shame that Hasbro came late (or never?!) into the game!

Thanks. She has a little bit more of a "giraffe neck" than I would like, but I don't want to mess with it anymore. With my luck, I'll drill a hole straight through the top of her head and not be able to find a replacement.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pilkster

Amazing work dude.

I was and still am a huge fan of Nomad and his shrinks. it is a shame he has stopped.

When ~I saw the release of the legends Misty I knew I had to make one

Your Misty looks great. What did you use for the body? Before I settled on the Valkyrie one, I was planning on using the new Lady Deadpool body, but, well, whatever happened to that wave happened and here we are.

And I'm super disappointed that Nomad's no longer working on heads. He had such a great selection and seemed to regularly add more. Hopefully, he'll reopen his store one day.

[Autobot_Goldbug]

Quote:

Originally Posted by ukmu

I should get one of those Maria Hill's. I had about 11 authentic SDCC versions pass through my hands and on to other members. I think that would make me the guy. Not sure if I am ready to be the guy, but there it is. I always wanted a second Hill to use for Agent 13 - Sharon Carter, and maybe one for Quake - Daisy Johnson. I used a Black Widow Avengers film and had our own K Dub cast white boots and hands for them.

There were for sure a few differences in The Vision between them. They were minimal to the eye though. It was after you pop the head off or when "feel" the cape. Although the cape didn't have the tiny flecks in it for the minimal sparkle effect. I did have one of each of those.

I remember reading somewhere about someone who had a proper Foom and one of these, and to that person they seemed identical. I believe I read about someone else who read that now that I recall, so take it with a grain of salt. Second hand information on the internet is a viable source, right?

No new stuff on ChinaBay this time though. Cbay got shut down by the big H it seems. Although, I have noticed in my searches ALL the new 6" slowly popping in there. Pity about Cbay as we would all have the new Jessica Jones if you were will sing to pay $15 for her. Also no Goldtron army building on the cheap. Which is fine by me as I gave up on him and went with the two pack Secret Wars red version instead. Having a slow time finding those, so if any one has a spare and wants to help out old uncle UKMU just holla...

I got a Transformers Masterpiece Ratbat KO. It is as far as I can tell identical to the real thing. Then there are the Transformer KO jets that are better than the real ones(identical but hold together better). So it would not surprise me if that is what Maria Hill & Foom are.