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Vintage Collection Extras - NEW: updated TVC Sandtrooper
« on: January 31, 2016, 03:33:04 PM »
Hi everyone!

So far I've just been more of a "reader" than someone who actually contributes...but I wanted to change that tonight because I've just finished a project I've spent lots of on the last weeks.

Lately, I've been working on producing some vintage-style cardbacks for the new TFA figures from Hasbro (for both 3,75" Black Series and the regular 5POA TFA figures). The new design from Hasbro isn't per se bad...but I think the focus on the BAW part is way too strong....and most importantly, I really dig Kenner's vintage card design and wanted to update it for the new movie. ;)

I've now assembled 18 figures (I have two more designs, Han Solo + Constable Zuvio, but I'm still missing those two figures at the moment). Sorry for the watermarks, they're only on the pics and not the finished cardbacks, of course. ;) If you're interested in acquiring one or more kits (cardback + blister), just send me a PM and I'll get back to you with the details.

Cheers and as Han said: "It's true. All of it." :) MTFBWY!
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #1 on: January 31, 2016, 03:34:22 PM »
Next 4...
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #2 on: January 31, 2016, 03:36:35 PM »
#9 - #12 (I'm still missing a Han figure)
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #3 on: January 31, 2016, 03:38:17 PM »
#13 - #16 (Constable Zuvio is still missing)
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #4 on: January 31, 2016, 03:40:11 PM »
...and the last 4... #17 - #20
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #5 on: January 31, 2016, 08:29:10 PM »
Man, those card backs look terrific!

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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #6 on: February 01, 2016, 03:49:57 AM »
Wow, they look great. I am not at all a big fan of those watermarks, but will definitely share these to the front pages.

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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #7 on: February 01, 2016, 07:11:56 AM »
Man, those card backs look terrific!
Thanks a lot!  :)

Wow, they look great. I am not at all a big fan of those watermarks, but will definitely share these to the front pages.
Thank you, I really appreciate it! Believe me, neither am I, but it's a kind of a necessity since I didn't want to post bad quality pictures. It's just too easy otherwise to copy/print them...  :(
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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #8 on: February 01, 2016, 09:16:11 AM »
Thank you, I really appreciate it! Believe me, neither am I, but it's a kind of a necessity since I didn't want to post bad quality pictures. It's just too easy otherwise to copy/print them...  :(

Perhaps one small watermark for future posts then? We always give credit to the customizer involved here at ISY. I can understand about copyright infringement and what not, but personally I won't use images that have too much personal branding in them as a matter of course.

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Re: The Force Awakens - Custom Cardbacks
« Reply #9 on: February 01, 2016, 06:21:17 PM »
Excellent carbacks, Hasbro are you taking notes.

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« Reply #10 on: March 03, 2016, 06:16:05 AM »
Hi everyone, this is my current focus - I'm working on completing a set of all Vintage Collection Figures (Hasbro missed quite a few if you compare them to Kenner's original vintage lineup). I had quite a few of those as a kid, so these are really special to me.

The figures I'm using are "neo" figures from Hasbro's current 3,75" line. Most of these have been mixed, customized and repainted using acrylic colours. Before, I was using reproduction cardbacks, but I've since started designing and producing my own cardbacks. I'm trying to use new (and/or updated) pictures for these, as the Vintage Collection often uses better pics of a high(er) quality - and I do not want to produce "repros" myself, but new stuff.... :)

There were 96 figures total in the original Kenner line (not counting re-releases of figures on later cards), 17 of those on the later POTF cards.

Hasbro released several figures in their Vintage Collection line (VOTC / VTSC / TVC), but I've taken some liberties in deciding which are replacements and which are still missing (e.g. there are 3 Stormtroopers in Hasbro's collection...but for me the "real" Stormtrooper - the one that counts - is the first one on the "Star Wars" cardback...and that wasn't produced again). Here's a list of the figures I'm planning to do....completed figures have been marked green and the numbers are from an overview poster of Kenner's vintage lineup:

Star Wars (9 of 10)

01   Stormtrooper
04   Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2)
07   Death Squad Commander

09   Hammerhead
11   See-Threepio (C-3PO)
16   Jawa
17   Power Droid
20   Death Star Droid
34   Chewbacca
37   Snaggletooth



The Empire Strikes Back (6 of 13)

02   Rebel Soldier (Hoth Battle Gear)
08   FX-7
15   Ugnaught
23   AT-AT Driver
26   See-Threepio (C-3PO) Removable Limbs
29   Rebel Commander      
30   Lobot   
35   Bespin Security Guard (black)
36   2-1B
39   Imperial Commander
45   Bespin Security Guard
46   Zuckuss (“4-LOM”)
50   TIE Fighter Pilot


Return Of The Jedi (9 of 14)

52   Lando Calrissian (Skiff Guard Outfit)
53   Chief Chirpa
56   Ree-Yees
59   General Madine

62   8D8
66   Klaatu (Skiff Guard Outfit)
68   Bib Fortuna   
69   Rancor Keeper
71   AT-ST Driver

72   The Emperor
73   Emperor’s Royal Guard
75   Princess Leia Organa (Boushh Disguise)   
78   Teebo

79   Squid Head   


The Power Of The Force (6 of 15)

80   EV-9D9
81   Artoo-Detoo (R2-D2) pop-up Lightsaber      
82   Han Solo (in Carbonite Chamber)

83   Warok
84   Imperial Dignitary      
85   Romba
86   Barada      
88   Anakin Skywalker      
89   Luke Skywalker (Stormtrooper)
90   Imperial Gunner      
91   Luke Skywalker (in Battle Poncho)      
92   A-Wing Pilot      
93   Paploo
94   Amanaman      
96   Yak Face      

Currently (04/17/2017): 30 of 52 figures finished
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Re: Blizzard Force Customs - Vintage Collection Extras
« Reply #11 on: March 03, 2016, 06:30:40 AM »
TIE Fighter Pilot



TIE Pilot body (Legacy - Evolutions), slightly modified (neck length, belt, third hose), fully repainted



AT-AT Driver



AT-AT Driver (Legacy), slightly modified (neck length), fully repainted


Zuckuss



Figure from Legacy, fully repainted
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Re: Blizzard Force Customs - Vintage Collection Extras
« Reply #12 on: March 03, 2016, 07:32:04 AM »
Emperor Palpatine



Body from Palpatine (Legacy - Crimson Empire), head from Palpatine (SAGA), exchangeable 2nd head (Legacy - Crimson Empire), hood from Darth Sidious (ROTS), fully repainted (except soft goods)


Emperor's Royal Guard



Body, helmet and Force Pike from Royal Guard (SAGA), fully repainted, custom soft-goods


Ree-Yees



Ree-Yees body (Black Series), Ree-Yees head (POTF), fully repainted


AT-ST Driver



AT-ST Driver body and head (SOTDS), helmet from AT-ST Driver (TVC, goggles removed), goggles from AT-AT Commander (TVC), fully repainted. I later removed the harness because it belongs more to the vehicle than the figure.
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Re: Blizzard Force Customs - Vintage Collection Extras
« Reply #13 on: March 03, 2016, 07:52:48 AM »
Wow, I love this on so many levels. I would love to have about a hundred of those at-at driver. Man they look good. I am with you I so wish Hasbro would have finished this line off, but maybe one day. Till then we will have to envy you. Awesome work. Off to share.

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Re: Blizzard Force Customs - Vintage Collection Extras
« Reply #14 on: March 03, 2016, 02:43:28 PM »
Unbelievable !!! This is off the charts awesome i have been trying to complete my collection on vintage card backs and im off to a great start but the selections you have used are fantastic ! Now i am going to vie this post again  . I look forward to seeing more