Was inspired by the destroyer armour that dr. doom used fairly recently in thor.
Used a buzzing beetle base. Drilled holes, placed toothpicks inside for the spikes. Used my tool to cut and reshape a piece of plastic (was a cheap store figures shield) for his headpiece. The spikes on his shoulder pads came from the weapons of the same cheap figure.
Still lights up, and no paint rub. My favourite custom I have done to date. Still fairly new at this customising thing. : )