Anakin Image Thread

[jedibear]

The arrival of Obi-Wan has me appreciating some of the earlier figures, including Anakin...

Looks a little dark, but he is turning to the dark side after all...

 

[DavAnthony]

Well I'm new to these boards and have been spending a few days looking at all of the great pictures and re-paints people have done. I wasn't even aware of the "water treatment" method on the clothes which is really cool.

After I got my Obi-Wan I realized that Anakin and he are way too close in height. I've noticed some people have switched out the Sideshow body that came with Anakin with a taller and more articulated one. What type of body would most people recommend using?

Thanks
Dave

 

[Darth Waller]

Hi, Dave! Welcome to the board.

Some people have recommended the Hot Toys new generation life body which should be out soon. I think there are some current bodies on eBay that would work (search for hot toys nude body).

 

[DavAnthony]

Darth Waller,
Thanks for the welcome and the suggestion I'll give it a try.
Dave

 

[LOTRFan]

Here are a few shots I took of my newly received figure. I didn't pose him much, that blasted arm is a real buzz-kill. I am not a 12" collector much, but I wanted this to go with Mr. Kenobi.

Not nearly as fun as Obi Wan, but a decent enough toy. Yep the lips are no good, and yep the arm is a real pain. Other than that, I do like the "leather" tunic and the pants. The boots are really nice as well. Fun, but hard to have once you get Obi.

 

[pjam]

I think this is where my next post probably belongs...

 

[pjam]

I think this is where this post probably belongs...

Here's a first look anywhere of my Les Walker (Figuremaster Les) Sith Anakin. A quick note: I asked Les to go about 2/3 Sith eyes with this (Anakin Exclusive), not too heavy in the undereye area. I imagine this may reflect Anakin's look as he first appeared with Sith eyes in ROTS. Les shaved the jawline as he did with Gruff's amazing Anakin, kept the eyes looking up and lightened the hair.

 

[pjam]

Here's a few more...

 

[LOTRFan]

Cool, diggin' that last shot in particular.

 

[pjam]

Thanks LF!

I'll try to get more/better pics of "Obi V Ani" soon, with a DarkArtist Obi and Les Sith Ani, it just doesn't get much better than that!

 

[jedibear]

Les did a great job there pjam...your figure and your pics look great!

Didn't do any re-painting but I'm impressed with Sideshow's job too...

 

[pjam]

Thanks jb, I wish I had half your photography skills to do this Figuremaster Les Sith Anakin more justice, he is simply so much more amazing in hand... and a shout out to our talented darkartist for his superb Obi repaint!

When I have time, they will do battle for all to see!

 

[Darren Carnall]

it's good to have an excuse to bring this thread back to life. I was painting this Anakin cast that I allocated for myself, whilst waiting for some primer to dry on some Obi-Wan casts (I'm still not sure if I like the paintjob... I'll probably tweek some things tomorrow) and I figured I might as well take a few snaps.

The paint was still drying as I took these, so it hasn't been dull-coted or had the eyes glossed, or like I said, if I'm even happy with the paintjob, but it seems like years since I've been waiting to have my new sculpt finally back on my Anakin body and up on the shelf

...my shelf misses my figures when I'm working on them

For those who are waiting I'll send out some pm's in the morning with info

These are flash pics (it's daark here nearly now) so expect them to look bad. But it gives you an idea of what the sculpt looks like.

.....better... hopefully, lol

EDIT: as I don't have an original Jedi Anakin head to compare it to, I'd put it next to a vader head... so ignore the paint, it's just there to show the differences in sculpt

I look forward to some of the other talented repainters getting hold of these at some point, 'cause I want to see what they look like when someone really talented paints them

 

[Customikey]

I must say they look fabulous. I think I'd like to get two Anakins, Hunky, to see what your sculpt looks like with Sith Eyes. You've done amazing work here.

And the paint is superb. You're an excellent artist all around.

 

[pixletwin]

My Kurgan Lord. I must say that your Anakin custom is THE BEST I have seen anywhere. Way to go Hunky!

 

[Wor-Gar]

That really does look like Hayden. Awesome job!

Love that little piece of hair in front too.

 

[carbo-fation]

That looks amazing Hunky! I can't wait to see your repaint of Legolas when you finally get him!:chew :chew

 

[Xander]

Defintely the best Anakin repaint/retool I've seen to date! I'm with the majority here, I love the peice on the forehead, the bangs if you will. I wish I could sculpt air better, that looks sweet!

 

[Wor-Gar]

I wish I could sculpt air better, that looks sweet!

I can sculpt air just fine, its faces I have trouble with.

I know what you meant, couldn't resist, it made me laugh.

 

[Shai]

man.....i'm speechless ..HA made such an improvement on that sculpt.