1/6 Premier Toys - The Warlord (Mad Max Immortan Joe)

[Wor-Gar]

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Going by the OSR pic, his torso looks a bit small and his legs too long there -- but hopefully padding the belt-line as Asta suggests and hanging the pants lower will help that.

Adding more girth to his torso -- the plastic chest area -- isn't possible but a more hunched pose once you "shorten" the legs will likely help the illusion and create more "belly".

Again, the armor is floating too high.

 

[Godfather1408]

I'm so tempted to order this based purely on how awesome it looks.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Well, I doubt this will be like The Vulture and have another 3 companies make their own versions. So this is your one chance most likely...

Certainly one of the more unique designs that could be on someone's shelf.

I'm still having the hardest time deciding whether to somehow show off that horror face or display him with mask on...

 

[Asta]

Well, I doubt this will be like The Vulture and have another 3 companies make their own versions. So this is your one chance most likely...

Certainly one of the more unique designs that could be on someone's shelf.

I'm still having the hardest time deciding whether to somehow show off that horror face or display him with mask on...

It's a shame to cover up that gruesome sculpting, but it's also surprising Premier went to the lengths of doing it as he was dead a moment after it occurred.

A bit like Mars Toys' Gus Fring, except Gus had time to straighten his tie before dying.

 

[Wor-Gar]

I just can't see completely covering that face. Maybe one side can be pulled back a bit to see it -- his 'good side'.

 

[Godfather1408]

Caved and ordered the gruesome details and the fact it looks insanely cool couldn't miss. This is hands down a great piece by Premier step up from Max.

Ordered from kits short pre order window so hoping will ship soon.

 

[Asta]

I just can't see completely covering that face. Maybe one side can be pulled back a bit to see it -- his 'good side'.

I just looked through this page of screencaps to see Joe's face, but it was the one photo that wouldn't open up!

https://movie-screencaps.com/mad-max-fury-road-2015/

So I made another search and found photos of the sculpt done by Odd Studio for the film:

Gruesome content ahead!

https://www.madmaxmovies.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=11284

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[Wor-Gar]

Nice!

Maybe a 2nd head is needed.

 

[Asta]

Yeah, I hope the head comes off easily as I would like to futz the body without having to worry about the head/hair.

This sounds like a good idea.

With the head off you can stick it on another body to soak the hair and start training it, without getting water into the costume.

Then you can work on the body more easily as the hair's drying.

Afterwards it's a matter of carefully putting the head back on and futzing the hair around the mask tubes.

 

[Asta]

Nice!

Maybe a 2nd head is needed.

That would be ideal, just to display on a stand next to the figure.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Afterwards it's a matter of carefully putting the head back on and futzing the hair around the mask tubes.

This will be the scariest part. Holding that head without excessive force on the hairdo.

 

[Asta]

This will be the scariest part. Holding that head without excessive force on the hairdo.

I'm playing all the scenarios out in my head, thinking of all the pitfalls, eager to get the figure and start working on him.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, there's no way to really leave the head on the body while futzing. Too many things will go awry.

 

[Bigbreda]

Hey guys! About the hair, be extremely careful. I used a bit of water and no matter by hand or with a small toothbrush it just kept falling, I ended up with let’s say 30% of the hair in my hand. At one point I had to stop.
The best way to fix the mask is to force it agains the cheeks, it will bend a bit, but will stay in place. Otherwise it will fall with every movement.
I didn’t advice in the video cause I can see someone ruining the mask if too much force is applied.

 

[Asta]

Hey guys! About the hair, be extremely careful. I used a bit of water and no matter by hand or with a small toothbrush it just kept falling, I ended up with let’s say 30% of the hair in my hand. At one point I had to stop.
The best way to fix the mask is to force it agains the cheeks, it will bend a bit, but will stay in place. Otherwise it will fall with every movement.
I didn’t advice in the video cause I can see someone ruining the mask if too much force is applied.

That's a pitfall I didn't consider!

 

[Godfather1408]

Think regarding the mask maybe using some tac to help hold in place.

Thanks for the tip on the hair... think plenty of water,cotton buds and bit of time.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Yeah, thanks Breda. That warning is very helpful.

And Godfather's blu tac suggestion is also very good. Maybe on the bridge of the "nose" if he has one left, otherwise the sides I guess. I sure don't want to deform that sculpt in any way.

 

[Luisenigma1]

Only way I can display him without the mask dead is with my max above him after he reveals joes body to the masses at the end of the film I'll just have to get a cloth to do a half cover like he was revealed.

 

[ebor]

Thanks for the warning--yes patience, blu-tak and some more patience when futzing seems warranted...

Hey guys! About the hair, be extremely careful. I used a bit of water and no matter by hand or with a small toothbrush it just kept falling, I ended up with let’s say 30% of the hair in my hand. At one point I had to stop.
The best way to fix the mask is to force it agains the cheeks, it will bend a bit, but will stay in place. Otherwise it will fall with every movement.
I didn’t advice in the video cause I can see someone ruining the mask if too much force is applied.

after-all we don't a want...

....results!

 

[FlyAndFight]

Mine appears to be on its way to the US.

SZX / Hand over to airline.
2022-05-29 19:27

Some great information in the last couple of pages. Thank you all for that.