D4RK's Custom Lifesize Replicas!

[DarkMario616]

Hello, my name's Adam and somehow got myself into an expensive hobby: building life-size replicas of famous slashers such as Michael Myers and Jason Voorhees. My first replica was Myers and I vowed that I would only build him. Well that quickly changed and I began planning how I could do Jason and others down the line. My replicas utilize a mannequin you might see in a clothing store, along with various pieces to make the piece come to life. Funny enough, I have VERY limited display piece for my 1/1s, so I can't display them properly, they're just propped along my horror room for the time being, shoved into the corner etc.

This thread is going to be used to update any progress I have on my replicas, and at the time of this post, I have two near complete replicas.

Michael Myers (95% complete)
-Inserting Pictures Later-

Jason Voorhees (90% complete)

Spoiler

The hockey mask is created by Jon (Zsaszsays) and I touched up the blood around the axe cut because it was too dark and not splattered enough (Sorry bro!). The face mask was created by Paul at Darkside Studio, who also re-painted/fixed the hands I bought from Dapper Cadaver. Fake nail tips were bought cheap from Ebay and painted/modified to look like old rotten nails. I fixed the blood on the face mask because like the hock, it was not splattered to my satisfaction. I also added dirt around mask, and re-painted the lips. I bought the rubber axe head from some online site and completely re-painted it and added blood to the edge. The axe handle (plastic) was removed from a really ****** axe from Rubies and I re-painted the axe handle to look more like wood. I previously attempted to use a real wooden handle but it was still too heavy and compelely destroyed the hands (thus needing repair). Shirt/Pants are Dickies brand and the shoes are some generic work shoes found online for $15 new, all weathered by me. I still have some touching up to do along with filling the shirt (and pants?) more to get Jason's build correct. I guess I'm pretty satisfied with it.

Jason stands roughly 6'1", which is about two inches shorter than my Myers 1/1, which is unfortunately the limitations of these stupid mannequins.

Any comments or suggestions?

 

[RockEzy]

Take some pics outside Mario. Scare the kids from the neighborhood

 

[DarkMario616]

Halloween is right around the corner, have to resist the urge!

Besides, I can't do anything without the final member of the trio

 

[DarkMario616]

Here's a small update on Krueger!

To make a long story short, bought an IJ fedora, removed ribbon/lining, re-shaped, and weathered.





His pants were weathered as well but no pics. I'm waiting for the sweater to arrive, along with the glove. He should be finished by October 1st!

 

[DarkMario616]

Freddy should be done by the end of this week.

For now, a lazy sneak peek. He doesn't have his arms attached, nor does he have his metal glove. The sweater has been cut up but not weathered. And he's too tall to wear the fedora by the front window



The pictures do not show how creepy this is when you walk by the sidewalk. I cannot wait til Myers/Jason accompany him

 

[RockEzy]

Lol. Might as well eat your candies early, you won't be getting trick r treaters this year.

 

[DarkMario616]

Bah you changed your name. Lol!

It's sad but over in our area Halloween is a dead holiday. I think we get less than 10 trick or treaters. Meh.

Also Halloween is on a Friday. Should I take off work? Hmmm.

 

[RockEzy]

That's lame, do you live in a small town? I probly empty 2-3 large bags of candies. I'm staying home for Halloween to enjoy horror movies with the fam.

 

[DarkMario616]

Nah not a small town. Just been getting less and less every year. It's odd really.

 

[DarkMario616]

Here's the trio by the front window! Freddy still needs some work, missing his glove etc! But it's mostly done!

 

[RockEzy]

Here's the trio by the front window! Freddy still needs some work, missing his glove etc! But it's mostly done!

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That's so creepy Mario. They all look amazing bro, I dig the Myers the most tho. Makes me want to do my own life size replicas.

 

[DarkMario616]

Haha you should! It's fun.

Glad you like Myers. He needs some work since he was my first but that's alright!

I think Jason came out the best!

 

[temp32old]

Here's the trio by the front window! Freddy still needs some work, missing his glove etc! But it's mostly done!

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Very well done! All three look awesome!!!

 

[Brian87]

niceeee DarkMario616! Awsome pictures

 

[SirGor]

Dam Nice Work DarkMario!

 

[Reefer Shark]

Damn dude, those are great! coolest halloween decorations on the block no doubt

How did you put together that Freddy head, it's incredible

 

[Invictus Sol]

Fantastic work, Mario! Really looks incredible and would be a treat to see in person, I'm sure. Even though Jason is my favourite character, have to say Myers is the most menacing in that window. Would love to see random peoples' reactions when they really take in the display, haha.

 

[DarkMario616]

Thanks everyone!

Freddy's head is the Butterfingers sculpt painted by Lewis Frye. It's incredible! Only $250!

Another who says Myers is the most menacing... Maybe he's not as bad as I thought!

I recently re-painted his knife because the blood app I did originally was pure ****! I still need to touch it up to make it look all gut-sy but it's okay for now! Also, those little specks are air bubbles I put into the paint! It added a nice texture

 

[Furyan]

DOPE!!!!

 

[DarkMario616]

Here's a pic of finished Freddy with his glove and the rest of his gang. Well Freddy isn't really finished, he was rushed to be displayed for Halloween, but god damn does he look amazing!