1st Sideshow Freaks Custom Figure Challenge: RESPONSE thread

[DarkArtist81]

Man, Die... that is probably one of the most imaginative figures I have ever seen. I love the little ****pits... really interesting stuff!! And a great use of that body!

 

[galactiboy]

Holy shat Die! Your figure has won my heart!!!

I loved the crazy design to begin with, but I actually let out a little "hell yeah" when I saw the little pilot in her head!

 

[figuremasterles]

DIE! I knew you wouldn't let me down!
That is one amazingly creative peice of work. And you injured to boot! Well, you just kicked some serious bootay with that one. I agree, the pilot idea is a hoot and I enjoy everything about the figure. Love the heavy Metal ties too. Love that stuff!


What amazing works we have had so far.
And to think....there is more to come!

I hope I can do another one, but with so much work to do, I may not. Glad I had mine mostly done weeks back, or there's no way I could have gotten her done.

I think we need to let this Challenge breathe a bit before deciding the next one. I do agree, a poll is a must, and if nothing else, some suggestions are already coming in these responses.
Let's wait a while after this week to decide such, and how long we have til the next one. I would hope we have a longer period next go round, but again, let's please let this one play out. It's not even done yet...

But, so glad to see all the enthusiasm, both from the participants and the viewers. All of you are still free to contribute, right in here! There may still be time even!

Crank one out! Post her by next week! :chew

And again, amazing stuff guys!

 

[Nyhargo Dirge]

Not that I have to say it, but me like

Ditto that, dude. I'd like to see Glenn do all of the Jedi chicks. You are the Jedi Master, Hurricane!

 

[DarkArtist81]

Wow guys, keep it coming.....

I love what everyone has done, the level of customization... the photography.. It's really overwhelming. You guys rule.

 

[Anzik]

Les, this was a brilliant idea. All of these submissions are incredible.
Mikey your paints on that Medusamaid are just downright creepy.

The creativity involved in these is just mind blowing.

 

[amarcord]

This Custom Figure Challenge thread is eye-candy - first read/watch everytime I log in.

 

[figuremasterles]

MUDSHARK: Great work so far on your's bro! I get you on the level of custom thing, but being mine is about the same thing, a more or less cobbled Triad type toy, or Cygirl, your's and mine show the levels from costumed basic figure, compared to the more extreme customs we have seen in this Challenge. There are no limits, and that goes both ways. I love your figure so far, and will comment further if/when you get her more to your liking.
Otherwise, so far, she rocks!

BINKY: WOW! You really have me hot and bothered with that Vamp Willow. I have the basic vamp figure with the head of "good" Willow on it, but not like the one you have posted! That one has that "aspect" that drives me nuts! But I love how you have her decked out, and her attitude is perfect.
And your Tara is a great too. I wanna see the hair one, but this one is tops too! You have a super set here dude! Very nice work! And lots of work in them too!

(Is that Vamp Willow head available? If so, I'd love one! )

GREAT contributions so far, guys!

 

[die]

Finally got a chance to give everybody some feedback....


hurricane- Awesome figure & excellent choice. You made a custom so many of us here have wanted to see for forever now & you did a killer job with it. The leather work is incredible!

Xander- "One man's trash is another man's treasure!" You took a figure alot of people have always dismissed & turned it into something that those same people would treasure. It reminds me of what first got me interested in reworking Hasbro figures: Tony Diterlizzi's work on Rebelscum.com. I love that figure.


Les- THOSE EYES! What a super cool figure. I think she would make a great Vampire Hunter! I love all the attention to detail & the neat little things that you added like the keys, the sunglasses, diamond, handcuffs, etc. Oh, and that cattleprod is freaking sweetness.


Gruff- Incredible work, not only is that a cool figure with a cool Triad suit but you made those Barbie clothes look like gold! Those are my favorite shots, your photography skills are excellent, love the presentation!


DarkArtist- Wow... That expression says it all. She really looks like a chick that has been through hell & now dishes it out. It looks like Sigourney Weaver + Bridgette Nielson + The Punisher! Her story is awesome & I completely love your choices of weapons & gear. I could totally see a comicbook with her in it!

Ian- SWEET! You basically took a Barbie & turned it into a killer action figure. That 3rd pic of her standing with the gun aimed just does it for me. You make me to track down a Zam and give it a try, that figure belongs in everybody's SW collection! I never knew Zam could look so good.

Customikey- Aurra's face looks REAL! You and Ian both have taken "dolls" & turned them into something amazing. And that Medusa figure is completely mindblowing. Her face is so wicked yet calm...but like if she got mad, the sight of her face would kill you...or turn you to stone? Not only did you manage to turn out 2 figures, but you turned out 2 amazing figures. It would be hard to pick a favorite out of those 2.

Mudshark- Really glad you made it! I'm loving that figure! She looks like the female Terminator. Very clean & detailed, everything works on this figure, nothing out of place. Can't wait to see what else you do with this one!


binky- I'm glad you showed up, otherwise it would've been a female competition with no Buffy characters! That would've been horrible! And you really brought some nice stuff to the table! I really like that Willow sculpt and I can't wait to see more of what you have planned. You used some top-notch parts on both of them, those boots rock!!!

bring on the next one!

 

[Customikey]

This project has been a blast. I've been so excited to show off the Medusamaid (?) for a while, and I'm glad she went over so well. I had sculpted a vagina for her, but I thought pics of her "showing her wares" would have overshadowed the rest of the work.

Les's work was a deep inspiration for her, with some of of his outrageously detailed paintwork on the Preds and other pieces. Those eyes have been a dream of mine for a while, and it's nice to finally have a project to ferature them in!

Aurra was a bit of a cheat, as she's the third one I've made. But this is by far the best one. I wanted to do a third figure, but the base figure belongs to my wife, and she's afraid to let me mess with it. Where's the faith, I ask ya?

Everyone's work has been so cool to see. This was a great experience. Thanks Les.

 

[DarkArtist81]

I have to agree with you there Mikey, this really was a blast... I was so excited to see everyone's work, it was like Christmas. And not a single one of you let me down. It was just an extravaganza!! I LOVED it all...

I can't wait to see what challenge we do next, this has really helped me a lot. "Pushed me out the door" so to speak, got me started making my own full on figures and not just repainting. So Les, thank you.

You guys rock, all of you.

AND Ed!! Holy freakin crap man... love that Speeder Bike work. Alex rules! The whole think just reeks of excellence. Love what you've done, especially getting in so late in the game. Great work bro.

 

[figuremasterles]

Don't speak in past tense just yet, Josh!
There's FIVE MORE DAYS open to whoever wants to contribute a figure!
I hope we see some more. Even more from the entrants already having posted.

So, let's see some more!

And Ed (Customizerwannbe), I am floored dude!
I LOVE the bike, the accessory on it is a hoot! And, I LOVE the girl!
Her head, costume, that ROCKING COAT! :Rock The works! This is one wicked chick! My first thought was, I wish I could get a shot of her together with mine! They look like a tag team! (I see why you said something about a Vampire Hunter now....)

But man, I love her! That head is just terrific. You made her look super!


Again guys, thanks to all so far! And those of you out there, watching, post a comment! You're free to. This is not limited to contributors. I for one hope to hear from more of you as time goes by.
Drop by the image thread and check out the works in there, and post some stuff here about what you think.
And, if the mood hits, make one yourself!
There's plenty of time!

Glad to see everyone enjoying this.
Be thinking of some categories for us all to try out, and we'll talk next Challenge details when this one gets finished up next week.

 

[customizerwannabe]

Thanks fellas. The past few weeks have revitalized my desire to customize and I owe it to the group here. Great people. Very supportive and nurturing. The work I've seen from the others on this female challenge is nothing short of incredible. Congrats to all who have posted a work so far. More homeruns than even my beloved Detroit Tigers can produce in one game! Can't wait for the next one so I can take my time and do it right.

 

[DarkArtist81]

HELL YEAH DIE!!!

Dude, I love the Zombie Batgirl.... she looks so sick and disturbing. The hair and eyes really help, it makes her look "otherworldly". And you know I love Zombies anyway, but to make a DC comics character into one?? Instant GOLD in my eyes. Amazing work!!

 

[figuremasterles]

DIE!
What can I say!
Thanks so much for keeping the new stuff fresh and rolling in there bro!
That is one SICK figure! Both, literally, and figureatively!
I almost spilled my drink when I saw that one!
You and Josh need to do a Zombie-off some day! (food for thought for a next theme??? )
Just amazing! I was like, BATGIRL! Man's insane!
You rule buddy! Keep 'em coming! Even with a sore thumb, the man keeps cranking out customs!

Let's go people! ON THE READY LINE!

I know there's more coming....

Great turnout guys.

 

[die]

Thanks Josh & Les! I'm glad that both you guys liked it since you guys were both a big inspiration (Les for making it a female contest & Josh for his latest pics in the zombies thread). It made me realize what I wanted to do with that Barbie Batgirl suit that I had in my parts box for forever.

Zombie Batgirl was fun to make. The eyes were so flat on the head that I used that I had to come up with an idea to make them look more real & rounded. So I built up some paper glaze on it & it formed a rounded eyeball look and with a little stretching & strategic cutting, the Barbie suit went right on the Jaqtilda body.

customizerwannabe! Very cool chick! I really love the look of that speederbike, the demon skull on the front looks great too. I'm glad you got your figure up for the competition!

 

[Doctor T]

Great stuff guys! Way to go!:chew

 

[jungle jom]

You win Dr. T

That Jessica Alba is the bomb...

You win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Game Over!

 

[hurricane]

You win Dr. T

That Jessica Alba is the bomb...

You win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Game Over!

nope ,dont agree, lovely amazing figures awsome work, but we all made our figures for this competion (mine aside) and as the figuremaster says no one 'wins',and for most of us females are out of our field, so an expert from outside isnt a fair game.

 

[customizerwannabe]

Great work on Batgirl Die. Love a hot zombie! Doc, your chicks are smokin and there's not much else I can say...just in awe!