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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #15 on: January 26, 2010, 11:34:50 AM »
UPDATE!! Some of these customs are very simple, but effective. Enjoy.


Zuckuss
Body: Zuckuss
Skirt: ROTS Saesee Tinn
I am a big fan of soft-goods, but hated the split in this figures "skirt". So I swapped it out with the one with Saesee Tinn; trimmed it and gave it a wash with black to "weather" it.


Sai'torr Kal Fas
Body: H'rchek Kal Fas
Gloves: POTF2 Wedge
Boots: ROTS Count Dooku


H'rchek Kal Fas
Body: H'rchek Kal Fas
Gloves: ROTS Clone Pilot (black outfit)
Boots: Lt. Sunber (comic pack)


Henry "Indiana" Jones
Body: KOTCS Indy
Belt: ROTLA Indy
simple boil and pop to give Indy both a removable hat and a working holster.


VOTC (Kenner) Luke Skywalker
Head, chest, tunic, belt, feet: VOTC Luke
Biceps, forearms: Comic pack X-Wing Luke
Torso, elbows, thighs, knees: TESB Medic Frigate Luke
Calves: Floppy hat Luke
I wanted to make a tad-bit taller Luke than the VOTC. Well, I had cannibalized my VOTC figure for another custom (see below); so when I got the Med Frigate Luke I decided to make my own Kenner-esque VOTC Luke.


Grey Squadron Y-Wing Pilot
Upper body, helmet, boots: POTF2 Y-Wing Pilot
Legs, straps: Zev Snowspeeder pilot
I borrowed from Diago-bah's recipe. I dyed all the parts black and drybrushed grey onto the figure. Interesting note, although this helmet is in the Star Wars Chronicles book, it is NOT seen in the film; so this guy is more of an "off-screen" figure.


Nien Numb
Head: POTF2 Nien Numb
Chest: VOTC Greedo
Arms, Pelvis, Legs: ROTJ Legacy Nien Numb


Commander Luke Skywalker - Rogue Leader
Head, neck post - Lt. Jundland comic pack
Chest, pelvis, belt - Comic pack Luke X-Wing
Arms - VOTC Luke
Legs - Mon Cal femal X-Wing comic pack
Not an original idea, I've seen others do something similar; but where mine is different is the head reflects more of a ANH/TESB Luke (which fits my photonovel). With the exception of cutting & glueing the ball joint for the head, everything was a simple kit-bash with no painting. I did give the hair a bit of a wash. This is probably my favorite Luke custom. He will be used several times in my photonovel!


Rebel Technician
Body: KOTCS Russian Soldier
Head: Capt. Needa
Hat & radio (on back): Animal Planet figure
Headset: ROTS Pilot Obi-Wan
Not as "movie accurate" as Diago-bah's but I really don't like those "all seeing eyes" on the guys hats in ROTJ


DSII Luke Skywalker
Body: ROTJ DSII Legacy Luke
Biceps: Juno Eclipse
This is the obligatory Juno bicep custom to rid DSII Luke of those awful ball joints. I particularly don't think that this outfit is as iconic as others make it out to be, so with the exception of the ball joint, I think its a pretty good figure. Also that weird hand sculpt is great for posing Luke like Joe Cocker playing the air guitar!!


Yellow Spacer aka "Cantina Dude" - man this guy needs a real name!!
Helmet: BoShek
Body: VOTC Bosskk
Cloves: some random Darth Vader
Boots: Biggs Darklighter X-Wing Pilot
The VOTC Bosskk is way out of proportion. The thighs are really long. So instead of making the calves look short by cutting down the boots, I opted to just make the guy kind of tall. I think I may go back and trim the inside of the helmet to make it sit lower.


Ceremonial Luke Skywalker
Head - VOTC X-Wing Luke
Body - Ceremonial Luke
This is probably my favorite outfit of Luke, and it was only briefly seen in ANH and the Holiday Special Cartoon. Simple head swap did wonders for this figure. Had to trim down the ball joint to make it work.

As always comments are encouraged. Thanks!

Jason

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #16 on: January 26, 2010, 12:49:33 PM »
GREAT WORK!!!

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #17 on: January 26, 2010, 04:54:52 PM »
these are awesomely simple dude, i love how just a little parts swap and repaint make the figures much better!

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #18 on: January 26, 2010, 06:00:52 PM »
Cool.Those parts look really good on them.

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #19 on: January 26, 2010, 06:37:16 PM »
Professional looking customs, JLW! Nice clean part swaps and colors make these some quality figures. I like em all but I am putting that Y-wing pilot on the front page.

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #20 on: January 26, 2010, 08:21:44 PM »
Yes indeed, great parts swaps to get the ultimate versions of these characters. Great job!

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #21 on: January 27, 2010, 08:59:13 AM »
Thanks guys!!  The Y-Wing is my favorite starship in the entire Star Wars universe, and I especially liked the outfits for Grey Squadron. I'm really hoping Hasbro makes a version of this. So far they've really screwed it up. The POTF2 version has the right outfit, but the wrong color. Then they gave us Tycho with Grey Leader's helmet. NO A-Wing pilot ever wore the full face helmets in ROTJ. The helmet Tycho comes with is clearly "Grey Leader's" helmet. The chin section should have a sticker with RFB (Radio Free Bolinda - I think) which was a pirate radio station at the time Jedi was made.

Thanks again,

Jason

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #22 on: January 27, 2010, 10:20:24 AM »
Loving all of these JLW, and the only 1 thing  I don't like happens to be on DSII Luke and its not your fault technically and thats the size of the hands, put it this way I wouldn't want to be slapped by those huge plates of meat.

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #23 on: January 27, 2010, 12:12:13 PM »
I like that Zuckuss and especially that Ywing pilot. Nice work.

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #24 on: January 29, 2010, 09:35:56 AM »
Loving all of these JLW, and the only 1 thing  I don't like happens to be on DSII Luke and its not your fault technically and thats the size of the hands, put it this way I wouldn't want to be slapped by those huge plates of meat.

Well you know what they say about the size of a man's hands compared to his lightsaber!! LOL! ;D

Jason

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #25 on: February 05, 2010, 04:22:49 PM »
Just now saw these and I am impressed. These are cool!  ;D O0
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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #26 on: March 25, 2010, 06:33:31 AM »
nice work, cool collection

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #27 on: March 28, 2012, 01:10:28 PM »
 
Zev

Head/Neckpost/Collar/Helmet - Zev
Body - Dak Ralter

  
C-3PO - my 3PO can SIT DOWN!!

Upper body - Vintage Collection 3PO
Lower body - Ewok Throne 3PO
Folk Art True Gold & Silver Paint

 
comparison shot U-3PO, custom, and VC C-3PO

 
Emperor Palpatine

head - Saga ROTJ Emperor
body/hood - VC Darth Sidious
robe/belt/skirt - Legacy(?) ESB Emperor

    
Bespin Wing Guard

head - VC Grey Squad Y-wing Pilot, GIJOE Bazooka, Mace Windu
body - Bespin Wing Guard

 
Mon Cal Femme

head/hands - Mon Cal X-Wing pilot comic 2pk
body - Marion Ravenwood
feet - Clone Wars Mon Cal warrior

 
Wookie

head - GTG/Tri-Gate head sculpt from Community Chest
body - Chewie

  
Grey Leader

head - Dak Ralter
helmet/chest/boots/leg straps - A-Wing pilot
arms/belt/legs - Imperial Scanning Crew
flare/ammo leg wraps - POTF2 Y-Wing Pilot cinema scene

 
comparison of my two customs with new Y-Wing pilot

 
 
comparison shot of helmets. New Y-Wing helmet is awesome, but needs some weathering.

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #28 on: March 28, 2012, 01:21:42 PM »
Here are a couple of customs of updated versions of the Kenner Hoth Rebel Soldier and Rebel Commander. Of course the "Rebel Soldier" is a matter debate as to the color of the outfit and whether it was suppose to represent what some call the "Tautaun Handler" or "Deck Officer."

Rebel Soldier aka Rebel Deck Officer

Hat - POTF2 Hoth Rebel Soldier
Scarf - Marvel Comics Marvel Girl (I think)
Head & Neck post - Boba Fett
Torso & Skirt - SW Saga Luke Skywalker
Gloves & Legs/Boots - Legacy Hoth Han Solo
Arms - TVC Admiral Ackbar
Goggles - BAD Hoth Rebel Soldier

Hat is removeable and all articulation works. Only painting involved was on the scarf which was originally red and the scarf on the hat.


Rebel Commander

Goggles - CW Obi-Wan
Head - Biggs Darklighter
Scarf - Marvel Comics Marvel Girl (I think)
Hat & Body - BAD Hoth Rebel Soldier

Biggs had to get a "hair cut" with a Dremel in order for the hat to fit.

 
Group photo

Comments & critiques welcome

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Re: jlw515 Custom Figures
« Reply #29 on: March 28, 2012, 01:24:20 PM »

Mon Cal Officer

Head, hands, helmet - POTJ Mon Cal Officer
Arms - ROTLA Salla
Chest, Skirt - TVC Admiral Ackbar
Legs - Saga Frigate Luke
Shoes - GIJOE Matt Trakker

I REALLY hate painting ball-joint hinges, so I'm always on the lookout for a pre-made part in the correct color. The Medical Frigate Luke legs worked perfect for this custom. Although not pictured, I used the legs from ROTLA Belouq (sp?) to replace the legs on Med Frig Luke. Since all he does is sit around there was no need for hinged knees. The legs, pelvis, & stomack all worked flawless with the Med. Frig. Luke


Mon Cal Technician

Head, Hands - POTF2 Admiral Ackbar
Body - VTC Admiral Ackbar

Thre are several Mon Cals in the background of ROTJ. So, since the POTF2 Ackbar headsculpt is slightly bigger and a different shade than the new VTC, I thought it would make for a great background Mon Cal member.


Y-Wing Pilot Grey Squadron

Head - ROTLA German Motorcycle driver
Body - L. Ekelarc Yong
Chest boxes - resin casts


Lt. Ekelarc Yong

Body - Lt. ekelarc Yong
Chest boxes - resin casts


Group photo of my Grey Squadron. Two customs in front are my (1) Daigo-bah-esque custom and (2) Grey Leader custom


Col. Baron Fel

Head, neck/collar, arms - "new" Baron Fel comic pack
Chest - Imperial Scanning Crew
Gloves - "Pops" Red Leader
Holset, Pelvis, boots - "old" Baron Fel comic pack
Thighs - A-Wing Pilot
Helmet, Chest box - "old" Baron Fel comic pack


Tatooine Luke Skywalker soft goods

Body - Resurg Luke Skywalker
soft goods skirt - Hoth Rebel Soldier

I trimed off the plastic skirt and also trimed the arms just a bit (see comparison photo)