Croc Armor Steve Irwin Custom Action Figure

I can't speak for everybody who posted negatively, but I'm not criticizing Jin's work. He's great, and these are excellently executed customs. Jin is a godfather of this medium. I'm not questioning that. What I am questioning is the taste of the subject matter. The Irwin figure looks great fodder or not, and the Irwin figure alone would have been enough to be a tribute, but the fact that he has an enemy named death ray. That's in poor taste. He's the croc hunter, he could of easily made a crocodile themed villain.
The guy has living friends and relatives. If you were going to pay homage or tribute to the guy you wouldn't do something so obviously offensive and directly related to the guys untimely demise.

OK.. So you agree with Steve Irwin custom, but not the other (death ray).. right?

Correct, I find pairing it with the other is what makes it offensive. Trust me, I'm not criticizing the quality of Jin's work. In fact this is why I think it sucks he would do this. He's like a Gretzky, Tyson, or Jordon of what customizers do. Straight up, he's one of the legends. I mean what serious customizer hasn't taken a spin through his works and tutorials? You hope a role model like that would have made a better choice.

Ok pulpy, respect your opinion but do not share.... have a question..?... Do you like the Roman Coliseum?

No no no, I have backed Jin for a long time but thid is just wack. I never said anything about his skills. But how dare you post something like this. I guess he wanted some people to start responding to his post so more cuz lackluster and disrespect always draws more attention. As you can see at oh a whopping 25 comments now? I don't have to do shock value or disrespect the dead to do a cool custom. Again, think about if his family saw this. I'd rather have my own brain and opinion rather than follow someone just because they have some skill. You want people to comment and crotique your work, but never comment on hardly anyone elses work? HAHAHAH!
I'm Jin Saotome and I am the best.... a long time ago!

hahahaha.... there is some jealousy here !!... then if Jim is wrong to make a custom Steve I. .. Also Hot toys and Mattel are wrong to make the figure Heath Legder.. right?...

There is a difference in regards to Mattel and other companies making Joker figures using Heath Ledger's likeness and Making a toy of an actual person. I personally like this custom of Steve Irwin, I agree that the choice of villain is kinda tacky though. I understand your sentiment, Insane-Marvel, but remember this was a actual person that this custom figure represents, not a likeness based off a character he portrayed.

I agree, AWESOME figure...But the Sting Ray Nemesis might be a little over the line...

I make it a point not to comment on Jins work, as he doesn't comment on other artsist that are on his level. I can name a few. Then you go and do this? Let the dearly departed be just that Mr. Mallamas. It's like all the Elvis and Tupac records that kept coming out after they died. I don't respect this at all and I respect you even less as a customizer/ artist. Damn dude, just wrong.

Poor taste dude, and trying to pass this off as homage, well that's just wrong. This is clearly ridicule. Death Ray?!! Come on! There's an old saying "let the dead bury the dead...". Karma has a way of working these things out.

This is absolutely distasteful. Calling it an 'homage' does not hide the fact that you're looking to make a profit of the death of public figure - and giving him a stingray arch enemy? C'mon.

I agree with a comment above me - you only post here to bolster your sales, never bothering to comment on any other customizer's work. This is shameful - not to mention, bad customs (considering your previous works). These seem to be simply fodder bashes - like you had too many pieces hanging around and suddenly thought you struck brilliance.

...Shoulda thought a bit longer on these two.

I find myself on the other side of the "yay Jin!" line, especially after this.