Action Figure Joebizz34's 1/6 Laid To Rest "ChromeSkull" custom

[joebizz34]

I either don't remember or mentally purged it. *runs of to rewatch the last scene of a most sucktacular flick*

Well he still makes a cool looking character.

 

[thenammagazine]

Well he still makes a cool looking character.

For a generation that missed Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Nightmare on Elm Street in the theatres, I completely agree.

Personally though (and you already know this has nothing to do with your custom), coming from a generation who saw 80's slasher flicks in the theatres, I thought the design was a bit halfassed. They could've made the whole head chromed instead of using the $2 WalMart chromed skull face, given him some kind of "Edward Scissorhands" bodysuit instead of the cliche black "funeral attendant" suit and there are so many options for cameras nowadays, he didn't need to have it on his shoulder like a web pirate's parrot. That said, the knives were a decent touch. Very reminiscent of Cobra.

 

[joebizz34]

For a generation that missed Friday the 13th, Halloween, and Nightmare on Elm Street in the theatres, I completely agree.

Personally though (and you already know this has nothing to do with your custom), coming from a generation who saw 80's slasher flicks in the theatres, I thought the design was a bit halfassed. They could've made the whole head chromed instead of using the $2 WalMart chromed skull face, given him some kind of "Edward Scissorhands" bodysuit instead of the cliche black "funeral attendant" suit and there are so many options for cameras nowadays, he didn't need to have it on his shoulder like a web pirate's parrot. That said, the knives were a decent touch. Very reminiscent of Cobra.

Well for me growing up in the 80's I am not going to argue comparing him to the greats of that time, especially Myers which is my all time favorite.

Maybe they made it a mask instead of the entire head so people wouldn't compare him to Destro.

 

[thenammagazine]

Well for me growing up in the 80's I am not going to argue comparing him to the greats of that time, especially Myers which is my all time favorite.

Maybe they made it a mask instead of the entire head so people wouldn't compare him to Destro.

Psycho Destro with skull face killing teens > what we got!

 

[joebizz34]

Psycho Destro with skull face killing teens > what we got!

Well you know with the sequel coming maybe they will change him up. If you look back at the F13 films, Jason had many different looks and Myers who had different looking masks as well. Not all of them an improvement but different to say the least.

I wouldn't mind seeing his whole head chromed next time since he is called Chromeskull and not Chromeface, so that would be an interesting change.

Maybe instead of a camera on his shoulder he could film people with his IPad or Xoom.

 

[Skiman]

Well for me growing up in the 80's I am not going to argue comparing him to the greats of that time, especially Myers which is my all time favorite.

Maybe they made it a mask instead of the entire head so people wouldn't compare him to Destro.

Sorry, go on with your scheduled program

 

[thenammagazine]

Well you know with the sequel coming maybe they will change him up. If you look back at the F13 films, Jason had many different looks and Myers who had different looking masks as well. Not all of them an improvement but different to say the least.

I wouldn't mind seeing his whole head chromed next time since he is called Chromeskull and not Chromeface, so that would be an interesting change.

Maybe instead of a camera on his shoulder he could film people with his IPad or Xoom.

Or wire the camera to lenses over the eyes in the skull. This way he'd be filming what he sees instead of right next to it like he'd be with a shouldercam.

 

[joebizz34]

Or wire the camera to lenses over the eyes in the skull. This way he'd be filming what he sees instead of right next to it like he'd be with a shouldercam.

Yeah and have his eyes glow red instead off to the side. That would be cool but then again maybe a little bit too Terminator-ish.


Hey Ski, nice Destro by the way.

 

[thenammagazine]

Sorry, go on with your scheduled program

Seeing this reminds me that I need to get around to unpacking mine.

Yeah and have his eyes glow red instead off to the side. That would be cool but then again maybe a little bit too Terminator-ish. l

Actually, that'd be kinda creepy if they did it like animal eyes when they refract light.

 

[joebizz34]

Seeing this reminds me that I need to get around to unpacking mine.



Actually, that'd be kinda creepy if they did it like animal eyes when they refract light.

 

[joebizz34]

Ok guys. Here we go again.

Whoever knows me by now knows that I am constantly trying to improve my work. I was proud of my finished Chromeskull (minus the LED light which I am still working on.) However with that being said, it still bothered me. Was it Chrome? Yes...Was it a Skull face? Yes...But was it Chromeskull? NO

So, I went back and resculpted the head to try and create a more screen accurate image of his skull mask. I think I came pretty close. Now I am still new to sculpting overall so excuse the rough around the edges. I know it isn't a clean looking sculpt but I think it improves on what he looked like before and with re-doing it over what I already had I am happy how he came out.

 

[thenammagazine]

MUCH, MUCH better!

 

[joebizz34]

Here's some that I tried out the blanket over the chair trick.

 

[joebizz34]

Some more....

 

[joebizz34]

Last one when I messed with the Hue color some for fun.

 

[joebizz34]

MUCH, MUCH better!

Thanks Nam. I'm working hard to improve in this craft. I'm having a lot of fun trying.

 

[thenammagazine]

Thanks Nam. I'm working hard to improve in this craft. I'm having a lot of fun trying.

Most important thing to never forget!

Pics look good. You can even grab a lamp, take the shade off and hold that where you want it for cheap but cool lighting for your shots. You don't have to have thousands of dollars in equipment to take good pics.

 

[joebizz34]

Most important thing to never forget!

Pics look good. You can even grab a lamp, take the shade off and hold that where you want it for cheap but cool lighting for your shots. You don't have to have thousands of dollars in equipment to take good pics.

I'll keep that in mind. I have some small pen lights and a desk lamp that I've used in the past so I'm on the right track. I think the biggest thing is finding the right spots to do it. With a 6 year old kid living here, there isn't a lot of room for Daddy's toys.

 

[thenammagazine]

I'll keep that in mind. I have some small pen lights and a desk lamp that I've used in the past so I'm on the right track. I think the biggest thing is finding the right spots to do it. With a 6 year old kid living here, there isn't a lot of room for Daddy's toys.

I hear ya. Had to buy a gate to keep my son out of the office.

 

[joebizz34]

I hear ya. Had to buy a gate to keep my son out of the office.

Not a bad plan. I wish I had an office to keep him out of. I have a loft area upstairs where my computer is at along with some shelves where I have my figures displayed on. That is mostly where I take my pics which is where you see other stuff in the background. I'm working on finishing off my basement where in the near future will become my workspace.