The Imperial Shipyards
Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: flaccideagle on July 13, 2011, 12:48:42 PM
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Hello everyone!
I focus on making custom vehicles, but I also make figures every once in a while.
Here's a few of the ones I've made over the past few years.
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NOSTROMO ASTRONAUTS - FEBRUARY 2011
Here's some of the favorites I've made... a pair of astronauts from the 1979 movie ALIEN.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7392.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7394.jpg)
They obviously aren't screen-accurate, but I wanted to have something from the sci-fi classic in 3-3/4-inch scale.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7395.jpg)
They retain full articulation, and the helmets are partially removable.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7397.jpg)
I always loved the white emergency suit that Ripley wore at the end.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7398.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7399.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7401.jpg)
Here's the other one.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7403.jpg)
I just love this headsculpt.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7404.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7405.jpg)
The B-Wing body works so well with the armor from the minifig.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7406.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7407.jpg)
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Here are some older ones that were buried in my custom vehicle thread.
Again nothing too complex compared to you guys here!!
WEEQUAY STAR CAPTAIN
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Oct%202010/DSCN6640.jpg)
SHIRA BRIE - ALLIANCE HEROINE
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Oct%202010/DSCN6639.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7409.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7411.jpg)
SUPER-ARTICULATED BIGGS DARKLIGHTER REBEL PILOT
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Oct%202010/DSCN6636.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Oct%202010/DSCN6638.jpg)
(from a quick jackofalltradez recipe)
TIE FIGHTER PILOT ACE
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Oct%202010/DSCN6635.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Jan%202011/DSCN6838copy.jpg)
Scavenger with droid
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Feb%202010/DSCN4819.jpg)
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Here are some of my rebels.
REBEL FLEET TROOPERS
Simple headswaps can make your armies that much more awesome.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7347.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7349.jpg)
Another of my favorite headsculpts.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7353.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7374.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7373.jpg)
REBEL TECHNICIANS
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7355.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7356.jpg)
I can't wait for the re-release of this guy. Need as many as possible! I have a deep, deep love for the non-violent, repairman-type figures and background guys.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7357.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7358.jpg)
REBEL ENDOR COMMANDOS
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7360.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7361.jpg)
Just a GIJOE Rock N Roll figure there on the left. The trenchcoat and helmet hides his joeness. You can get a LOT of variations with this figure, by just swapping heads and gear around.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7363.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7365.jpg)
A sci-fi backpack and rifle helps Rock N Roll fit in with his new unit a little better. ;)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7366.jpg)
My rebel "army":
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7367.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7368.jpg)
I hope you like what you see guys. Thanks for looking !!!
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Here are some of my rebels.
REBEL FLEET TROOPERS
Another of my favorite headsculpts.
Will Ferrell?
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Excellent use of the Kotobukiya chain bases as display. Have I mentioned before how great these things look displaying SW figs? ;D
:thumbsup:
I love the simple head/gear swaps, myself. Quick way to make a *wide* variety of characters. Incredibly useful if you are trying to populate a larger scene, like rebel commandos or a cantina or a space station.
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Nice customs! All that rebel crew is really cool!
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Thanks so much guys... again I'm more of a vehicle guy, so any tips or suggestions is greatly welcomed!
Excellent use of the Kotobukiya chain bases as display. Have I mentioned before how great these things look displaying SW figs? ;D
:thumbsup:
Thanks so much man! yeah I love these bases. I really wish I had more, as you can stack them and make all sorts of cool hangars and such.
I see Silof is offering some DS walls and other masonite pieces that look awesome.
I love the simple head/gear swaps, myself. Quick way to make a *wide* variety of characters. Incredibly useful if you are trying to populate a larger scene, like rebel commandos or a cantina or a space station.
One day I will have to share some pics of my collection, as it's basically one big long crowd display. I'm really into the backgrounders. I started collecting around 1993,1994, and had a pretty sizable vintage collection (I was missing two vehicles boxed, and Vlix and Yakface!) until I sold it all in the TPM days. I got back on from 2002-2005 (Bo Shek brought me back, 2005 price increases made me leave) - Once 2007 came around and the quality of the figures got up to the VOTC standard, I came back. I was pretty crazy about Admiral Ackbar and had a pretty serious Ackbar focus up until around 2003? Almost all the vintage carded variants, mail-away, shirts, cards, masks... i wish i never sold that stuff.
Nice customs! All that rebel crew is really cool!
Thanks so much Kaleb! I army build sandtroopers, stormtroopers, pilots, and staff/crew. Despite the cost and trouble, I *love* the crew figures. I'm lucky enough to have four of them, and I plan on getting as many of the deluxe figure as possible! In order to keep my spending in line I really only get crew, cantina aliens, and anybody new from the original 1977 Star Wars. I really love figures like Willrow Hood and Bo Shek... the background guys you can barely see. One day I will army build Yarna, the Rancor Keeper, and Willrow. ;)
I will see if I can dig up some more pictures of my custom figures.
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awesome figures and an great collection cant wait to see more
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So glad you created a thread for your custom action figures. I LOVE YOUR WORK!!
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What did you use on those Alien figs for the suit armor/helmet? Those are neat pieces.
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COOL!
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So glad you created a thread for your custom action figures. I LOVE YOUR WORK!!
Thanks so much DD I check out your blog every day. Your Chalmun from last week is AWESOME! I always loved that painting and your custom is a perfect match.
What did you use on those Alien figs for the suit armor/helmet? Those are neat pieces.
Kubricks can match up size-wise to 3 3/4-inch sometimes really, really well ;) - small screwdrivers frees the glue...
COOL!
Thanks so much!!!
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no one else thinks this looks like Will Ferrell?
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7374.jpg)
(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Will-Ferrell-will-ferrell-131461_414_600.jpg)
;D
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no one else thinks this looks like Will Ferrell?
You know, he really kinda does! :D
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no one else thinks this looks like Will Ferrell?
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/July%202011/DSCN7374.jpg)
(http://images.fanpop.com/images/image_uploads/Will-Ferrell-will-ferrell-131461_414_600.jpg)
;D
Ha! Now I know why I like him so much!
That's great!
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Now you can do a Talladega Nights custom, using the Iron Man indy car!
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excellent figures FE
your rebel army is really impressive
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Very nice customes FE! Yes, that does look like WILL!
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LOL!
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Great work! Imagine Will Farrell in a SW role!
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Thank so much guys for all the kind words folks. Trying to track down more willtroopers to make more customs... Cheers!!!
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LOL AGAIN!
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Love your customs. I copied your Shira Brie a few months ago and added it to Elias' collection. Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery.
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Love your customs. I copied your Shira Brie a few months ago and added it to Elias' collection. Imitation is the most sincerest form of flattery.
Nice!!
It totally is!!!
Way cool!!
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Hey guys...
so I'm moving to Europe in a few weeks... exciting, but it's been hard going through my collection and seeing what stays in storage and what goes on the trip.
so here is some figures I've been working on. Check out my vehicle thread in my signature if you're not familiar with what I usually do. ;)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7579.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7581.jpg)
The first figure above is an upper class Braniac... he is very into racing.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7582.jpg)
This figure has quickly become one of my favorites. Also of the guests to my home! The goofy Rebel head mechanic. He's got his clipboard and know-it-all attitude.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7583.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7585.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7588.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7590.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7591.jpg)
This guy is just so much fun. I wish I knew what head it was I used, I love the wrestling guy heads when used like this.
The next few below are some WIP of a rebel crewman, a rebel pilot, and a background guy.
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7592.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7594.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7596.jpg)
(http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y199/hopestarbrowning/collection%20pics/Nov%202011/DSCN7597.jpg)
Thanks so much guys for checking my work out. While I am moving, I am not stopping customs or taking a break... ha, maybe I'll show the saga of moving my collection overseas on my collection thread! Also - I'll be trying to do some dios at my new place, as it will be my collection's permanent home!
cheers and thanks so much for looking!
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Real nice figures, I love the Nostromo guys such a cool suit design. Are those helmets from the Mezco mini figures? Keep up the great work and you should check out the Revoltech Alien figures they are almost the perfect scale to your figures!
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Sweet customs,really like that happy machanic,also like the Will Ferral rebel guy'"Help Me Tom Cruise!!!"Which heads did you use for those guys?
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Nice work! I like the chubby know it all supervisor. I think every place of work has one of those guys.
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Very nice figures! I too love the wrestling line for head swaps. That chubby dude is quite cool!
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Wow, that is awesome. On the front page.
Make sure to pack an AT-AT Driver for Europe. Hope you keep customizing while you are over there!
Whoops, fixed my name mistake on the fp. Sorry!
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Wow, that is awesome. On the front page.
Make sure to pack an AT-AT Driver for Europe. Hope you keep customizing while you are over there!
Whoops, fixed my name mistake on the fp. Sorry!
Thanks so much for the front page Tamer...
All you need to make this guy, or a guy like him, is a WH, a Wrestling/MMA fighter figure's head, and a Dremel. The wrestling figures seem to have larger heads which fit the overweight body perfectly when you drill a new head hole.
I lack any At-At drivers... vintage or otherwise... I love them, but I don't have an AT-AT anymore :( Maybe I'll try to pick one up while I'm there.
I 100% won't be stopping customizing! I love it too much and you guys are great encouragement! I just have to start over, supply wise, when I'm there.
Thanks so much !
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is that what he's from WWF?i'll have to look at those figs next time i'm at toys R us or something,cause he just has the funniest head sculpt,esspecialy for a star wars custom.hope you have a safe trip,and keep customizing.
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Love the new additions 0/
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Great figures and about the trooper; "I'm a big, hairy stormtrooper-killin' machine. I fire excellence." You'll get that if you've watched Talledaga Nights. 8)