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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Contests => Topic started by: Tamer on June 12, 2014, 07:37:41 AM

Title: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on June 12, 2014, 07:37:41 AM
Its high time we announced our next custom contest as voted on by you the members here at ISY!
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/euchallenge_zpsa2165b4e.gif)
With over 30 years of Expanded Universe material out there as well as the announcement that these story-lines and characters are being grouped under a "legendary" designation; almost a forced retirement if you will we thought it was high time we showed our support of all the great authors and creators out there who added so much to the Star Wars during the dark years of no films or when nothing new seemed to be on the horizon. We really appreciate all of the great work and time and effort that went into creating the Star Wars Universe outside of the major motion pictures.

With that being said we would love to see you create a custom action figure of an expanded universe character from any of the diverse timelines, from Dawn of the Jedi (37,000 years before A New Hope) all the way to the Legacy Era (40 plus years after A New Hope). Pretty much the only things this will leave out will be any of the regularly releaseed on-screen films (Episode I to Episode VI) and canon TV shows (Clone Wars and The Clone Wars). Knights of the Old Republic, Lost Tribes of the Sith, Fate of the Jedi, The Thrawn Trilogy, The New Republic Era, Shadows of the Empire, Star Wars Marvel, and any Star Wars Comic Book Characters are but a few of the available and diverse story-lines to explore.

So, once you decide on your timeline and character, please make sure your custom action figure meets the following:

1. Must be a new custom that has never been posted by you.

2. Only 1 entry per person. If you create one custom or several, you are entered into this contest one time.

3. Must be 3 3/4" in scale.

4. You can post work in progress pictures if you would like, but please mark your final entry as "Final Entry" and limit it to no more than five pictures please.

5. Bonus (as the vote was so close): You can create a Speeder bike to complement your custom action figure if you so desire, but it is not necessary to compete. Remember you must create a custom action figure (3 and 3/4") to enter.

Customs can be submitted from now until Saturday, July 12th (midnight eastern standard time).  

One (1) random winner will be chosen from the entries - and the winner will be completely random. And the prize will be:
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The Star Wars Black Series 3 3/4-Inch Action Figures Wave 4 Set shipped for free inside the continental US. For our foreign friends, you know me, I will try to help out with the postage and will probably be able to handle it if we ship them loose, but I may need a bit of help due to high overseas shipping costs.

As always, if you have any questions ask, but its time to get to building! :D
Title: Mission Vao
Post by: darthcrassus on June 12, 2014, 01:46:28 PM
Fortunately, I'd been planning a Mission Vao custom for a while, so I was able to turn it around pretty quickly. It's a comic pack Mara Jade body, Clone Wars Aayla Secura arms and head. Since Mission is a kid, I went for a smaller look for her so she's actually much shorter than most other figures. I've posed her with Big Z, HK-47, Bastila Shan, and some of the other KOTOR crew.

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5564/14221374399_45e84e45f1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nEGg9k)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3848/14406708542_f85889dfdd.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nX59wA)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3846/14384896406_37642b9925.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nV9mxh)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthstreams on June 12, 2014, 05:23:41 PM
Cool I got some on the back burner I'd like to do, I'll try to get it done by the deadline.  0/ DH
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on June 13, 2014, 09:22:42 AM
Darth Crassus draws first blood. Awesome. Off to share.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: DocOutlands on June 13, 2014, 04:56:44 PM
Good, good ... Let your EU flow through you!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darth_sidious on June 13, 2014, 06:29:33 PM
My entry is where the EU meets concept art and fan fiction.  I created a Nightsister of my own design, inspired by some concept art and the "Darth Maul: Son of Dathomir" comics.  I had to sculpt several parts of the outfit, to get the look I wanted.  Her name is Sayyadina, a Nightsister that survived the massacre on Dathomir, and was trained by Mother Talzin to preserve all her magiks.  Mother Talzin, having foreseen an impending battle with Darth Sidious, took an apprentice in secret and used Spirit Ichor to mask her from other force sensitive beings.

(http://www.jaredchalfant.com/nightsister-sayyadina.jpg)

(http://www.jaredchalfant.com/nightsister-sayyadina2.jpg)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on June 14, 2014, 07:13:24 AM
Nice. I like her. Off to use her for the front page update. I am also starting an album on Facebook for these I front page.

https://www.facebook.com/234428276594079/photos/a.691226904247545.1073741857.234428276594079/691467070890195/?type=1&relevant_count=1
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darth_sidious on June 15, 2014, 10:55:19 AM
Thanks Tamer, I'm glad you like it - these contests are always fun, and its a great category.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: TakeshiInhaba on June 19, 2014, 02:05:52 PM
Here's a little sneak for my entry, iam not sure which one of those two i will pick tho.

First up it's a Mission Vao but since i keep messing with the head  >:( >:( and she's allready a pick of darthcrassus i may pick something else.
The second one would be a sith assasin of the TOR era, only prob is: i allready startet working on another sith assasin which i dumbed but which is based on the same body (TVC Maul) guess it still counts as "allready been posted" does it?

Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: JetpackBlues on June 21, 2014, 12:42:48 PM
here's a WIP of my lone custom for this contest. It's a Darth Talon who's design was from a video game that was cancelled. One where you could play with a buddy apparently, one as Talon, one as Maul...figure that one out. So here's a quick WIP with the reference pic. Still got a fair bit of work to do but I know me and realized if I didn't post this now I would probably just get lazy and never actually do it

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5591/14288258538_677c46c5ff.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nLB4t9)Wip (https://flic.kr/p/nLB4t9) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people//)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on June 22, 2014, 01:46:22 PM
Hi everyone, long time lurker.
Just thought I'd share my work in progress SWTOR sith inquisitor, apologies for the shoddy pic.
He still needs a bit of sculpting on the hair, and forearms, then just a bunch of painting.
Parts list is as follows:
Ganner krieg head (pony tail off, hair & beard sculpted)
Kir kanos (multipack) neck post
Daultay dofine torso & lower arms
Young Indy upper arms
Thor movie figure hands
Dwalin (the hobbit) belt
Darth maul (theed duel) soft goods skirt
Agen kolar (ROTS) legs
Mace Windu sabers joined.

Thought I'd try to get him charging his saber with dark energy as in the game.
Still a bit of a way to go, but hope you guys enjoy it!
I'll be posting a few more customs soon.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on June 25, 2014, 08:09:33 AM
Wow, great work in progress pics folks. I like em all. JPB, I didn't even know about that video game. It sounds cool. Makes you wonder how they would have fit in the same time frame though. Off to update the front page.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on June 30, 2014, 08:07:55 AM
Had to get Barmic Rin's wip on the front page. So, is everybody still working on this. Can't wait to see what entries this receives. Just a little over twelve days till this one wraps up.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on June 30, 2014, 12:38:36 PM
A very quick update on my entry. I've sculpted the hair and beard properly, though are a bit too bushy and dark.
I've added a few pieces of tubing from an old Star Trek Borg to make the belt resemble many of the styles in the game, and the belt armour and tassels are from the same thor figure as the hands.

Now he's been colour blocked,  I'll finalise the paint scheme & hopefully get rid of the paint rub on the shoulder joint, so apologies for the in progress pics.

Thanks for the FP again, would love to see a few other entries as there are so many talented people on here!!
Good luck everyone!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthstreams on June 30, 2014, 05:47:49 PM
Here's my uliq qel droma I made for the contest

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xap1/t1.0-9/1908336_586484981468915_3953441103837681077_n.jpg)

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-e-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/10296972_586485021468911_6733233904798155826_n.jpg?oh=6ba2edaf86753993e09690c965ee252b&oe=54326B5C&__gda__=1410304822_39ac4f8c8cdb0d9527dedaa29fd2f15c)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: kelcken on July 01, 2014, 11:21:30 AM
I finally got around to making Odan-Urr, hope you like him.

[Final]

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/e116d5b919b45f1b4738723f6582bc7a_zpsce053672.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/5dc7c96ad7ed91d4d76a18cfca3c5a86_zps8e2e22c9.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/389b179395a6d1c2d83f1626812f643d_zps0d7452b2.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/70331ddc5f608a8aa799cd5e6b807d4b_zps4f243cff.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/d14e62cb73f38def5cfa06548ae947a2_zps2ce6d49b.jpg)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 01, 2014, 11:36:16 AM
Wow, Darth streams, had to use your figure to update the thread for the day. I like the soft goods work on that one.

Kelcken, don't you worry, that Odan-Urr is gonna grace the fp tomorrow. Fantastic work on that one too.

Keep em coming folks!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthstreams on July 01, 2014, 01:27:31 PM
Kelcken, that Odan-Urr is awesome!, I did one a long time ago but have been meaning to do a better one.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 02, 2014, 11:28:36 AM
Odan-Urr sure does look good on the front page!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: gkarter on July 02, 2014, 01:48:30 PM
This is my Galen Marek custom.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: kelcken on July 03, 2014, 01:25:25 AM
Thanks guys! He's definitely my favorite Jedi from the Old Republic era. Glad you like him!

And I really like that Darth Talon, JPB!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 03, 2014, 04:43:26 AM
Awesome new entries! gkarter it is nice to see you joined the forums and entered your Marek. I will use that one for the fp post today! Also folks, as I am getting emails with entries, I wanted to post this here (I know many of you already know, but just in case) to show you how to post your entries should this be your first time entering a contest in an online forum:

I just wanted to let you know that you need to submit 5 of your best final pics and place them here at this link:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=9219.msg174760;boardseen#new

If you have not yet joined our forums the process is pretty simple. You just need to go here and register for free:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?action=register

Then you just have to hit reply and you can post your images. To do that there are two options; one, you can post your images on a photo hosting website like http://www.photobucket.com , upload your pictures, then it will give you an [img] code that you can copy and paste directly into your forum reply (where you place the code your image will show up) or two, you can hit additional options and browse your computer to upload your picture directly. The later option can be a bit tedious as it will only accept image sizes so large, but it does work. I hope that helps you get your entry posted. I look forward to seeing it in the entry area!

Let me know if I can be of any more help.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darth_sidious on July 03, 2014, 08:36:27 AM
I agree, a bunch of cool entries, including some characters I've never seen before, which is an awesome part of having an EU contest.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Sjefke on July 03, 2014, 11:22:05 AM
MAN!  What a bunch of masterful entries  Every freaking one of them.  Is this challenge going to have a vote or a judging?  Either way, it's going to be a hard call.   It's clear there's a lot of passion for the EU.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 04, 2014, 12:13:03 PM
Is this challenge going to have a vote or a judging?  Either way, it's going to be a hard call.   It's clear there's a lot of passion for the EU.

Nope, this is just a random entry drawing once we are done.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Rezikai on July 04, 2014, 03:37:02 PM
So I'm kinda new here at the shipyards and after some thought I figured I'd join in the fun of the EU custom contest seeing as I'm a huge "old" EU fan. It's been a long while since I customed anything like since highschool when I built the bridge of the Executor from plastic sheets of acrylic and did repaints for the POTF2 characters to go with the table-top Star Wars games that utilized the 3.75 action figures. Anywho... below is "Agent Winter" from the EU comics... her part in not only the Thrawn Trilogy but Rogue Squadron was endearing to me... hehe.

I had an issue as I lacked any female torso's I could use at the moment so i decided to start with a 30th anniv. Luke Ceremony and a female head I had recently accquired.

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/f0a957de-d9d2-4bf4-b0af-161729b58669_zpscad2022b.jpg)

Then I took my refrence picture of Winter as a rebel agent and started.
(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/1c5d7dcf-a233-413e-8731-753fdb7d1ff3_zps18d5d23c.jpg)

Then use my sculpy to craft on boobs and cut out the waist to give her some hips.

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/54c2d128-28b7-4081-97f4-9df9d0928de2_zpsf349ec4a.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/bbdd08e8-6e8a-463d-b767-288400854f71_zpsefd6c3ea.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/7ba8af28-103f-4a30-8732-d2dadebf3f70_zps8273397a.jpg)

I kind of wish I could have cut the "toes grips" into the front of the boots and cut/grinded down the Anime-esque hair lochs she has to match more like in the picture but I was kind of afaid of doing it without a dremel to help grind/sand it down that it'd look weird... I may do it later when I get the tools.

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/c4cbdd32-1c97-4574-99bf-29e4002684c2_zpsc22f58ae.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/3a149dca-c1a4-4323-b0c5-0e69bbaae1f3_zps924fe593.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/e622f1fc-5d73-4a91-968d-b7f691a2d4c2_zps069389c9.jpg)

(http://i180.photobucket.com/albums/x120/Rezikai_photos/e7aac0be-bcf8-4c29-ab52-11027dbb55ee_zpsdf1df903.jpg)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: DarthLeere on July 04, 2014, 03:52:19 PM
He is my entry to the contest. Ben Skywalker around the time of The Fate of the Jedi series.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: gkarter on July 04, 2014, 04:50:54 PM
 ;D
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: kelcken on July 04, 2014, 05:17:52 PM
Loving that Starkiller!

I made another custom for the contest. Odan-Urr seemed lonely, as he was the only character from that Era I had.

So here is Exar Kun! This was my first attempt at sculpting hair, and I think it turned out fairly well!

(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/8b277dfed76ce9bc5cc101d9f93c23ff_zps16135210.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/74f53f396abdececa7c7d06c0b2de2bd_zps3f201537.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/aa09a397ea3d4ef366f71e3c024c1874_zps455785e6.jpg)
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/6c1c89a42dd8099663a4931791855aa6_zps1fe54e03.jpg)

These were my main reference images.
(http://i1302.photobucket.com/albums/ag121/kelcken/379287dc70e0f7e374ebb3ff26955659_zps240b3857.jpg)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: CloneCrazy on July 05, 2014, 06:01:11 AM
Great customs all around! I can remember eagerly lapping up every piece of expanded universe literature I could get my hands on, the Quinilan Voss comics, KOTOR era novels, and anything Timothy Zahn are still all time favorites of mine! Its great to see ISY and all of our talented customizers showing the EU some well deserved love and support! Keep up the great work!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 05, 2014, 03:46:02 PM
Wow, so awesome! So many new cool works in progress and finished works. I really am enjoying this. Keep it coming folks!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 06, 2014, 07:53:26 AM
Rezikai I had to use your great custom entry for today's front page shout! That work up is fantastic and I love the little dio you made to go with it.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Sjefke on July 08, 2014, 08:17:02 PM
Nice work!
I really appreciate the reference images and the WIPs.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: JetpackBlues on July 09, 2014, 08:38:55 PM
Almost forgot to finish my Darth Talon for this contest. As stated before I based it off of a Talon design from a Star Wars game that never happened. Final

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3877/14430599878_44ca394e8c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZbAAb)Untitled (https://flic.kr/p/nZbAAb) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people//)

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2935/14615124084_10be234b3c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ogukd1)Darth Talon Contest Complete (https://flic.kr/p/ogukd1) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people//)

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3852/14430814957_91ee3907a1.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nZcGwr)Darth Talon Contest Complete (https://flic.kr/p/nZcGwr) by JetpackBlues (https://www.flickr.com/people//)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: kelcken on July 09, 2014, 09:03:47 PM
I really like the way that Darth Talon turned out.    :o

You really nailed it, man!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: JetpackBlues on July 10, 2014, 06:56:33 AM
I really like the way that Darth Talon turned out.    :o

You really nailed it, man!

Thanks. This is the first 3 3/4 I've worked in a while. Been so busy with a black series Fett and 6 inch females. This was admittedly a rush job but I'm actually quite happy with it
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on July 10, 2014, 12:52:55 PM
Hey guys & girls, here's my final submission pics as I won't have time to get the final details done in the timescale left since that thing called work keeps getting in the way!! (Only really needs minor paint touch ups and securing the shoulder pads properly.)

So, without anymore stalling for time, may I present Darth Vetous, Sith inquisitor from the old republic era.
His parts list is on page 1, but I've now included an alternate helmeted head which is basically just a repainted Tron head.
The final pic includes a few WIP statues I'm working on as part of a diorama, and a zombies' victim that is yet to be blooded up to go with my Left4Dead figures I'll share soon!!

Thanks, and good luck to everyone with your entries!!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthstreams on July 10, 2014, 07:33:54 PM
JPB that Talon looks soooo sweet, good job dude!

Here's another from me, finally did a new odan-urr.

(https://scontent-a-dfw.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpa1/t1.0-9/10393783_600109400106473_7366431883036187503_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-d-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10488396_600109450106468_6865054868472857530_n.jpg)
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-h-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10414476_600109523439794_4434561843455204503_n.jpg)

and one for fun with my old thon

(https://fbcdn-sphotos-f-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/t1.0-9/10492576_600109476773132_4064926675846644296_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Starchaser on July 10, 2014, 11:05:09 PM
I have enjoyed visiting this site as a guest for several years and finally have had the time to start customizing. Its a delight to contribute in a small way to a site with such passion for Star Wars and skill in customizing.

My entry was inspired by Dark Horse's Clone Wars: In Service of the Republic. This is a Khormai mercenary. I've named him Uriss Holn. He left Khorm during the Clone Wars to join a pro-Republic mercenary unit called Harker's Irregulars as a heavy gunner.

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF1259_zps52cdcbe4.jpg)

(http://i1377.photobucket.com/albums/ah76/DocStarchaser/DSCF1260_zpse7a7cf8c.jpg)

The body is the Mustafar Miner, the gun from the EU Republic Trooper, the pack is the cooling pack from the Phantom Menace Tatooine Accessories pack, and the head is from a Mini-mates Battle Beasts Gruntos figure. (Updated the photos for a clearer picture.)

Hope you like it.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthstreams on July 11, 2014, 07:10:02 AM
Great looking figure starchaser, love the walrus head, and welcome to posting at the yards!  0/
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on July 12, 2014, 12:53:45 AM
Finished this figure this morning. Here is my entry. This is a custom Elomin female Jedi Master. Her name is TE CORSO and she can be seen in the SW Legacy comics. Her head is a custom cast resin head molded from the original that I sculpted. This is the 3rd version of this character I have made.
DarthStreams, you made a great looking figure using that cast Odan Urr head you got from me. Too cool !  I still have not had time to finish my Odan Urr figure yet. Awesome work by everyone so far !

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Jedi%20Figures/customfemaleelominjedimastertecorsov3A.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Jedi%20Figures/customfemaleelominjedimastertecorsov3A.jpg.html)

(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Jedi%20Figures/customfemaleelominjedimastertecorsov3.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Jedi%20Figures/customfemaleelominjedimastertecorsov3.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darth_sidious on July 12, 2014, 07:01:59 AM
Great to see some new species from you guys - I am really enjoying the variety, good work.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2014, 12:54:44 PM
Wow! I have been out all week dealing with an unscheduled surgery for my daughter (all ended well I am happy to report) and see there is some great activity here. Wow, such awesome figures. Thank you all for contributing here. I am gonna do a front page reminder and try to get sorted out with all the great updates here, but had to post on this before my day left me.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on July 12, 2014, 02:31:01 PM
Yikes! That's awful! Glad everything is okay with her though!

Loving all these entries!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darth_sidious on July 12, 2014, 03:43:32 PM
Wow! I have been out all week dealing with an unscheduled surgery for my daughter (all ended well I am happy to report) and see there is some great activity here. Wow, such awesome figures. Thank you all for contributing here. I am gonna do a front page reminder and try to get sorted out with all the great updates here, but had to post on this before my day left me.

I hope your daughter has a swift recovery!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: DarthSinister on July 12, 2014, 08:32:01 PM
Great stuff from everyone! Love that Talon!

Tamer, I hope your Daughter is doing well. My heart goes out to you and your family.

Just made it. I literally just finished this guy and shot the pics.

I've got Snoova here. I've been wanting to update this guy so here he is for the contest.

Quick break down:  SandStorm Chewbacca base, Hand sculpted armor cast in soft resin with working holster, FixIt sculpt details are shin armor; Arm band; Eye implant and Transdosian Skull, Custom Vibro Axe with added trophey, Re-painted Blaster and Re-painted Hasbro Snoova Rifle    Last was a full figure re-paint.


SNOOVA


(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/DarthSinister_whitestoys/Custom%20Figures/Snoova014_zpsfa283aa3.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/DarthSinister_whitestoys/Custom%20Figures/Snoova012_zps59ba007e.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/DarthSinister_whitestoys/Custom%20Figures/Snoova018_zpsfe54f7f5.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/DarthSinister_whitestoys/Custom%20Figures/Snoova021_zps329b37ef.jpg)

(http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx49/DarthSinister_whitestoys/Custom%20Figures/Snoova030_zpsbb6f28d4.jpg)

I'll try to post a few WIPs on my custom thread tomorrow.

Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 13, 2014, 05:34:35 AM
Folks I appreciate the well wishes and my daughter is going great thanks everyone for asking! We have been blessed with just an awesome lung specialist and I really just can't say enough good about the doctor.

Back to the contest! I have locked this down. I will get all the entrants put into the trusty TESB Mug in the next day or two and get my daughter to draw out the winning entry. Matter of fact I think I am gonna front page feature each entry that I haven't yet and then when I get that done I will announce the winner. I want each person who contributed to have their work highlighted.

Darth Sinister that is a fantastic Snoova, perhaps the best custom version I have ever seen!

I am Boba Fett always comes up with some awesome unique characters. I didn't know this one existed!

Starchaster welcome to ISY and loved that alien trooper. He looks like he could take the shine off of something thats for sure. Just great!

Darth Streams I really like that new Odan-Urr with just excellent execution all the way around. I really like it when soft goods are done correctly as hasbro always messes that up for the most part.

Jetpack Blues that is one awesome Talon and I used her for yesterday's front page highlight.

Thanks again for all the great entrants and look for em to show up on the front page in the coming days till we get to the random winner.  Hasbro better release that latest wave so I can get it shipped to the winner of this!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 14, 2014, 06:22:09 AM
Getting ready to showcase Darth Sinister's great Snoova. Wow what a difference his figure is over the original SOTE release.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on July 14, 2014, 12:01:07 PM
It's fantastic, he loves like he's midway through a tricky hunt!
Good job!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: darthcrassus on July 14, 2014, 04:04:14 PM
Wow! I have been out all week dealing with an unscheduled surgery for my daughter (all ended well I am happy to report) and see there is some great activity here. Wow, such awesome figures. Thank you all for contributing here. I am gonna do a front page reminder and try to get sorted out with all the great updates here, but had to post on this before my day left me.

I echo the sentiments of others here. Hope your daughter recovers soon!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 15, 2014, 07:52:17 AM

I echo the sentiments of others here. Hope your daughter recovers soon!

Thank you Crassus, I appreciate it and she is doing great. Its hard to believe how resilient she is.

Starchaser, your great merc is gracing the front page of ISY today. I am getting through them and then we can draw for the random prize winner.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Starchaser on July 15, 2014, 11:45:32 PM
Tamer, thanks for the kind greetings. I'm glad to hear your daughter is doing alright - been there with a daughter as well (though not with lungs).

Darth Sinister -  I love the Snoova. Brilliant job on the hand sculpted elements, I'm envious. Ever since "Shadows" I've been interested in this bounty hunter and you have done a masterful job interpreting him.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: bdc41866 on July 17, 2014, 05:59:05 AM
Ok Ill submit these two and see what transpires
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2014, 08:02:04 AM
bdc41866 those look really great, but our contest entry period was over as of July 12th. We will be announcing a new contest soon so I hope you enter that one!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 17, 2014, 08:23:21 AM
Barmic Rin we have your entry featured!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 18, 2014, 04:53:49 AM
Darth Leere you Ben Skywalker is now gracing our front page. Folks, I think that might be the last one to feature before we announce the winner, but I need to check. I really enjoyed seeing the diversity and varied entries this challenge produced!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 18, 2014, 09:17:36 AM
Hey Darth Sninister, Love that "Predator" bounty hunter Wookie! Great job!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2014, 07:19:27 AM
Takeshi Inhabas yours was our last entry submitted for the Challenge. I look forward to annoucing the random drawing tomorrow. Till then folks be sure to get your ideas for the next custom challenge here:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=6761.0
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 19, 2014, 08:23:28 AM
Ok, its time to get to some preliminary drawing stuff:

First, pull out the cup
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/contest1_zpsf8951737.png)

Add in the entrants:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/contest2_zps163e0b04.png)

Someone wanted to make sure her new kitty got in the picture of the drawing:
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/contest3_zps99a189c6.png)

Stay tuned, I will announce the winner tomorrow!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Tamer on July 20, 2014, 08:21:04 AM
And the random winner that was pulled from the cup was:

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/starchaserisdrawn_zps6104a199.png)

(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/CTtamer001/contest4_zpsdd728349.png)

Congratulations Starchaser, if you will pm message or email me your name and address I will get that shipped out to you as soon as it comes in; which I am thinking should be any day now.

Thanks to all the wonderful entrants, and I can't wait to see what the next challenge brings. Stay tuned for that poll to come hopefully no later than tomorrow!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: DarthSinister on July 20, 2014, 10:07:30 AM
Congrats to StarChaser!!

Loved the Khormai mercenary! Great job!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Barmic_Rin on July 20, 2014, 10:08:46 AM
Congrats Starchaser!
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Starchaser on July 20, 2014, 05:43:46 PM
Thanks everyone! Happy to be part of the community.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: Rezikai on July 20, 2014, 06:35:54 PM
Congrats Starchaser! Walrus man laying down the cover fire! hehe.
Title: Re: Expanded Universe Custom Contest
Post by: DarthLeere on July 21, 2014, 12:54:19 AM
Great job starchaser!! I knew when I entered this challenge bc of the level of talent. But I'm getting better so watch out! Lol but seriously great job everyone, all the figures in the contest were out of this world... Pun intended!