![[Superman in Kryptonian Armor] Just another simple head swap. I will probably add a cape and tweak the color later.](userimages/customs/50000/49672-1.jpg) Superman in Kryptonian Armor | ![[Man of Steel | Superman with Ab Crunch Articulatio] Well I finally did it. This was originally Phase I of what I had intended for my ultimate Man of Steel Superman figure. At first I thought this would take 2 figures to make one complete figure but with careful cutting I was able to make it happen with ONLY one figure. The torso is scored using an xacto to define the new joint then the body is pulled apart into top and lower half. A 3/8 ball bearing becomes the pivot with a 1/4" button magnet on either side then the buttons are reinforced with 1/8" slices of hot glue added to their outsides. The inside of the body is then dotted with hot glue to create a connection point keeping all articulation internal with no external evidence of tampering.
The lower end of the upper torso is then dragged over 2 diverse grits of sand paper to round off the front and back to allow for smooth movement. Once complete I added the fabric cape as well as my normal adjustments.
Ahhhhhhh.... Time for a beer.](userimages/customs/50000/49622-1.jpg) Man of Steel | Superman with Ab Crunch Articulatio Movie Mastersby GeekSummitWell I finally did it. This was originally Phase I of what I had intended for my ultimate Man of Steel Superman figure. At first I thought this would...9 comments |
![[Superman Man of Steel Classic Repaint W/ Heat Visi] ’m very excited about the upcoming Man of Steel movie, and love the costume design. Stll, I couldn’t help but wonder what it would look like a little more classically inspired. So I took the newly released Man of Steel Movie Masters Superman figure and gave him a full repaint that’s inspired by his classic look. I made the reds and blues much more vibrant, and even gave him back his trunks! It has an intricate paint job with lots of washes and dry brushes of various pigments to help really bring out every detail in the suit. I made sure, for the yellow in his emblem and belt, to use two different gold hues to bring out a vibrant metallic look. I also sculpted a little spit curl coming down from his hair, to really drive home the classic Superman vibe I was going for. I also made it so Superman can actually look up now! The standard figure was a dog, in that it couldn’t look up at all, but with a little modification he can now look up to the skies, and looks good](userimages/customs/50000/49583-1.jpg) Superman Man of Steel Classic Repaint W/ Heat Visi | ![[Man of Steel | Superman with Added Torso Articulat] I took another superman an scored the abdomen right below the emblem. I then heated up the lower torso so I could round it off to fit back inside the now hollowed upper torso. I then placed a button magnet in the top torso and a metal ball bearing in the lower torso. Then with much easier access I added the cape and BAM!!! Phase 1 to correct our mis articulated Super Hero. While I added range there's still some work that could be done to make it more controllable.
All the same tricks have been used on the body itself. The hips have been cut back to allow deeper movement of the legs. The knees akles and elbows have been bored out for a tighter close and the neck has been deepened for a better head tilt for flying.
I did experiment with a different head for a second but opted for the original for most shots.](userimages/customs/50000/49557-1.jpg) Man of Steel | Superman with Added Torso Articulat Movie Mastersby GeekSummitI took another superman an scored the abdomen right below the emblem. I then heated up the lower torso so I could round it off to fit back inside the...7 comments |
![[Man of Steel | Superman with Fabric Cape] I've done the cloth cape a couple times now and I've got it figured out for this new figure. I had to be much more precise with the holes for the cape to be pulled through. If your off it will show pretty badly. The entire figure is given a black wash to deepen the texture details in the costume and muscles. The silver banding also gets a detailing individually. Joints in the knees and elbows have been deepened for added articulation. The neck and hips and ankles have also been altered for better flight posing. I removed the lowest banding connected to the t-crotch to allow the legs to go further back and forward for added standing and flying poses.
That's really it.
Oh and the bank vault is made of foam sheeting and styrofoam.... And glue sticks... And a car part.](userimages/customs/49500/49500-1.jpg) Man of Steel | Superman with Fabric Cape Movie Mastersby GeekSummitI've done the cloth cape a couple times now and I've got it figured out for this new figure. I had to be much more precise with the holes for the cap...6 comments | ![[Superman] So, earlier this week I put up my Red Son Superman, but that wasn't the only Superman custom I fixed up for this week. Following Superman's death, they did the Reign of the Supermen, but then decided to bring back the Man of Steel. The design wasn't the greatest, but I did like Superman in a black uniform. Maybe with a cape added it would have been a little cooler. I always did like the black Supergirl variation. Well, the original plan was to have a few Supermen to go up, but I finished this one and Red Son and decided to list them with the rest I had prepared.](userimages/customs/49500/49446-1.jpg) Superman DC Infinite Heroesby DravenheartSo, earlier this week I put up my Red Son Superman, but that wasn't the only Superman custom I fixed up for this week. Following Superman's death, the...0 comments |
![[Superpowers Gold Collection SUPERMAN Custom Figure] Superman, the grand daddy of them all! And we're talking pure, classic Sups here, not some revamp New52 or movie reboot...thingy. In fact, this particular custom was inspired by the original Superpowers collection Superman figure which I coveted as a child. I never did get one! I'm not bitter about it at all though.
Body?
DCUC Ultra Man body (perfect shade of Superman blue!) stripped down with head and cape removed. The 'S' symbol, belt and boot tops were all sculpted with Milliput.
Head?
The head is an original sculpt by myself. Influenced by pictures of the original SP Sups figure and John Byrne's Man of Steel artwork of the character.
Cape?
The cloth cape has craft wire sewn along the edges for posability I also prefer Sups to have a yellow 'S' on the back of his cape so I painted the shield with Acrylics and then went over it with a water proof Fine Liner pen for the details...and...er...that's about it!
Things learned?
Sculpting my own action figure heads is the only way](userimages/customs/49500/49401-1.jpg) Superpowers Gold Collection SUPERMAN Custom Figure D.C. Universeby KnightimeSuperman, the grand daddy of them all! And we're talking pure, classic Sups here, not some revamp New52 or movie reboot...thingy. In fact, this partic...7 comments | ![[Red Son Superman] I had started this guy earlier this week, but Iron Will got his up first. Weird how we were on the same basic design route, too. Well, my goal was to make the original look from the comic, so I dug it out and really tried to work out the different colors on his boots, his emblem, his sleeves, and exactly what shade his costume itself was. Once I worked all that out, he came together well. My only personal issue is the belt. For the sake of time and being in the flow, I painted the emblem on his belt, but I'm wishing now I had sculpted it on. It doesn't look right. I ran out of good capes, so I opted to use the Gladiator cape, just gluing it on his back. It looks nice, but it does hinder movement more than I would like.](userimages/customs/49500/49326-1.jpg) Red Son Superman DC Infinite Heroesby DravenheartI had started this guy earlier this week, but Iron Will got his up first. Weird how we were on the same basic design route, too. Well, my goal was to ...3 comments |
![[Superman (Christopher Reeve)] I used the New 52 Superman body by Mattel and the DC Direct New Krypton Superman head. Thats it!! Nothing special.](userimages/customs/49500/49288-1.jpg) Superman (Christopher Reeve) Supermanby MikeD42I used the New 52 Superman body by Mattel and the DC Direct New Krypton Superman head. Thats it!! Nothing special....3 comments | ![[Last Son of Earth Superman] Superman blue body, green lantern hands and superman head.](userimages/customs/49500/49185-1.jpg) Last Son of Earth Superman |
![[Superman beyond] This Superman Beyond was made from the torso and head of the DC Superheroes Black Costume Superman and the legs and hands of DC Universe classics wave 6 black suit supes, the rest of it is painting with testors and sculpting with apoxie.
Thanks for looking.](userimages/customs/49500/49182-1.jpg) Superman beyond DC Universeby sambertoThis Superman Beyond was made from the torso and head of the DC Superheroes Black Costume Superman and the legs and hands of DC Universe classics wave...2 comments | ![[Superman: Red Son] Playing and loving Injustice and my favorite Superman skin is Red Son. So I went back and read the trade again and of course had to do a custom. Painting the chest was rough on this one.
Head - MU Punisher
Body - MU Gladiator
Belt - MU Hercules](userimages/customs/49500/49137-1.jpg) Superman: Red Son DC Infinite Heroesby Iron WillPlaying and loving Injustice and my favorite Superman skin is Red Son. So I went back and read the trade again and of course had to do a custom. Pai...5 comments |
![[Smallville-the Metropolis "Blur"-Superma] Starman body, Clark Kent casted head, casted DCUC fists, ML Punisher coat, vynil decal for the "S" and paint.](userimages/customs/49500/49097-1.jpg) Smallville-the Metropolis "Blur"-Superma | ![[DC Injustice Red Son Superman] Here's my second Superman of the night: RED SON skin from DC Injustice.
I read this comic a few years ago an have made this dude before, but wanted to do one in the scale of DCUC (my last was a WWE scale), as well as keep him in line with the new game.
Took the Lead figure (I think it was Lead) and cut off his tunic. The base was a beautiful mettalic gray-blue and after a solid wash, held onto paint outstandingly. I love this figure, as he's bulky but not barrel-chested as most DCUC are. I sculpted the chest emblem in layers over a couple days. That Soviet symbol is quite difficult to nail, so I got as close as I could. Sculpted the hair and collar, and boots. Belt is black pleather and the buckle is cut fodder.
Cape is of course wired and anchored and look awesome in poses.
PROPS to KATOSUKI CUSTOMS for letting me borrow his awesome RED SON Solomon Grundy for the photo shoots!
Critique away my friends, and keep up all your great artwork!!
- Fitz](userimages/customs/49500/49032-1.jpg) DC Injustice Red Son Superman Marvel Legendsby fitzjediHere's my second Superman of the night: RED SON skin from DC Injustice.
I read this comic a few years ago an have made this dude before, but wanted t...13 comments |
![[DC Injustice Superman V2] Hey all,
So I have another round of DC Injustice inspired figures coming now. Tonight, a couple versions of Superman. Later, some Lanterns, Amazons, supporting cast, and alternate costumes.
Same basic recipe as before, but with some refinements to the sculpted armor which now covers even more of his body, and a much more metallic and darker paint scheme. The 'S' design is closer to the Frank Miller style than the game, but that was a creative license I thought would look cool. Wired the cape, as is my specialty and preference, and DONE!
One evil-looking Superman ready to assume command of Earth...for it's own good.
Comments critiques always welcome--and thanks to all for the previous critiques, as they influenced the design changes in this version!!
-Fitz](userimages/customs/49500/49031-1.jpg) DC Injustice Superman V2 Marvel Legendsby fitzjediHey all,
So I have another round of DC Injustice inspired figures coming now. Tonight, a couple versions of Superman. Later, some Lanterns, Amazons, ...8 comments | ![[Black Lantern Superman] When I saw the 6" DC figure of Black Lantern Supes I knew I REALLY wanted to make a 3.75" version of that costume. I really like the design, and I'm a total sucker for black/white/silver/ect paint schemes. Add to that I'm not a big fan of Superman but I am a fan of alternate interpretations of Superman so an evil one is pretty legit. Mostly just a repaint, cut off the mohawk and resculpted Supes' hair but other than that it was pretty simple. I knew it was impossible to freehand the S Shield so I tried to get it as close as possible with a stylizing since it's the one detail that if I screw up, everyone will notice. Added a small dot of sculpey for the ring.](userimages/customs/49000/48971-1.jpg) Black Lantern Superman Marvel Universeby Zebus_0When I saw the 6" DC figure of Black Lantern Supes I knew I REALLY wanted to make a 3.75" version of that costume. I really like the design,...3 comments |
![[Madman (from "Superman/Madman: Hullabaloo&quo] Another custom spun out of my discovery of some Legendary Comic Book Heroes figures in storage. This one is a repaint of the LCBH Madman variant. I never liked that figure, but got it, because I initially missed the all white classic Madman. After getting that version eventually, I wanted to get rid of the variant version...custom fodder! I recently read the "Superman/Mad: Hullabaloo" crossover and thought that their "mashed up" forms would make GREAT customs, so here's Madman. He's essentially a repaint with some mods (Apoxie Sculpt to fill in he mark on his head and sculpt a curl, as well as to fill the dot on the exclamation point).](userimages/customs/49000/48895-1.jpg) Madman (from "Superman/Madman: Hullabaloo&quo | ![[Superman New Generation] just wanted to make a better version for my son. and thought this woúld be a cool superman!](userimages/customs/49000/48879-1.jpg) Superman New Generation |
![[Man of Steel | Superman] I got a hold of a couple VERY early releases of the Man of Steel Superman figures and decided to jump in swinging. I did my standard black wash first to knock the blues down and give the silver ribbing a bit more depth and the moved on to the cape. The cape features wiring for total control as well as a little hot glue to firm it up around the shoulders. The hips were modified to make up for the lack of articulation in the upper torso as well as the neck for added angle for flying poses. Supes is looking pretty super now.](userimages/customs/49000/48596-1.jpg) Man of Steel | Superman Movie Mastersby GeekSummitI got a hold of a couple VERY early releases of the Man of Steel Superman figures and decided to jump in swinging. I did my standard black wash first ...19 comments | ![[Brainiac (Superman Animated Style)] “For internal review only”
Last week Livewire was defeated by a bucket of water....A BUCKET!!! So I guess bigger steps need to be taken, hence, I reconstructed BRAINIAC! (Lex will love this)
Brainiac was made out of a DCUC Jemm (truly outrageous base!) with swapped hands and resculpted Brainiac costume elements in the entire figure. For the head I went a bit realistic, making a cast of the DCUC 2 pack Brainiac (horrible representation of him in my opinion) and then retooling the head in the animated style (see pics in the video) One repaint later and the true, only representation of Brainiac (in my canon) lives!
I have heard countless warnings about the hazard that Brainiac poses…. Well, I have a nice Firewall and my Norton is up to date, so guess what? ……Wait…What is this virus I found… WAAAAAAAAAGH!!!
“Well done Mr. Hunter Knight….Your usefulness to me has ended….”
-Brainiac-](userimages/customs/49000/48507-1.jpg) Brainiac (Superman Animated Style) |
![[Superman (Black and Silver)] Simple repaint of New 52 Superman](userimages/customs/48500/48456-1.jpg) Superman (Black and Silver) | ![[Superman (Dark Knight Returns Frank Miller Style)] SOTA Thawk
DC Direct DKR Head
Just added some sculpting, on the boots, 5 or 6 shades of blue, with a metallic finish to compare with the DC Collectibles Statue, but less goofy pose. lol Comes with extra hands for flight and fight. Shaved the neck so his head is super articulated. Hope you enjoy, I love this figure and version of Supes.
Lots more fun pics and a little fight scene on EBay. :)](userimages/customs/48500/48445-1.jpg) Superman (Dark Knight Returns Frank Miller Style) |
![[Superman | Young Justice III] I just can't let this guy go. For my third attempt I decided to modify the DCSH Supes with enhancements to the knees, hips, elbows, neck & back. These are the same modifications I made to my classic superman revision but this time with the added wired cape.
I topped it all off with another Evergreen Batman's Superman 2 pack head. I really dig the cartoonish scale I get out of that head.](userimages/customs/48500/48327-1.jpg) Superman | Young Justice III Young Justiceby GeekSummitI just can't let this guy go. For my third attempt I decided to modify the DCSH Supes with enhancements to the knees, hips, elbows, neck & back. ...2 comments | ![[Livewire (Superman Animated Style)] “For internal review only”
Since Metallo was not successful in defeating Superman last week, we have found Leslie Willis, AKA LIVEWIRE!
She was made out of the traditional DCUC Female base body and sculpted cuffs. Her head is a partial cast of the DCUC Jaina with resculpted hair (the most difficult part of the entire figure) She was also given an interchangeable “lightning bolt” hand.
The hatred that Leslie feels for Superman is just bigger than anything, she will stop at nothing to accomplish the utter destruction of the man of steel…I truly hope so…Lex is getting impatient!
“I control everything in this town. Your cooperation isn’t really necessary Superman. ..my offer was merely a courtesy"
-Lex Luthor-
ATTE:
Chris “Hunter” Diaz
Vice-president
LexCorp/HKC joint ventures](userimages/customs/48500/48312-1.jpg) Livewire (Superman Animated Style) |
![[Superman] High everyone, today I bring you my new recipe of Superman. For the head I used Dc infinite heroes Superman. Torso I used is mu punisher, with Thor arms and mu gladiator legs. And the cape is mu scarlet witch. Hope you all like, comments are welcomed and have a good one!](userimages/customs/48500/48289-1.jpg) Superman | ![[Superman | Young Justice II] After pulling #1 together I quickly noticed the Evergreen Batman line had a combo pack with Killer Crock and Batman in black with yet another variant of Supes included. The head just had an awesome look to it and I knew it was a comparable scale. I got home and quickly popped the head off, set up a new body and it was rock n roll time.
This body also features the smaller Byrne Superman emblem in cut vinyl "Heat-Synched" to the chest. This head fits nicely with no extra drilling. It makes a great substitute for the Superman that never was.](userimages/customs/48500/48243-1.jpg) Superman | Young Justice II Young Justiceby GeekSummitAfter pulling #1 together I quickly noticed the Evergreen Batman line had a combo pack with Killer Crock and Batman in black with yet another variant ...1 comments |
![[Superman (Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds)] Okay, here comes yet another figure in my DC Universe collection, Superman as he appeared in the mini-series, Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds!
In the mini-series, Superman sports a classic Legion of Super-Heroes flight ring.
The figure was a pretty simple custom to do, involving a right hand swap from a DC Universe Classics Legion of Super-Heroes boxset Ultra Boy onto a DC Universe Classics Gotham City 5 boxset Superman body, along with a minor repaint of the hand with caucasian paint to more closely match that of the Superman figure, and then a coating of flat clear (Note: For anyone else who wants to do this figure, be warned, you will have to deepen the cavity in the right forearm to accommodate the Ultra Boy hand as the existing cavity was too shallow), and TA-DA...Superman as he appeared in Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds!!!
Please let me know what you guys think of him, and as always, comments are appreciated.](userimages/customs/48500/48161-1.jpg) Superman (Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds) DC Universeby manomight1974Okay, here comes yet another figure in my DC Universe collection, Superman as he appeared in the mini-series, Final Crisis: Legion of 3 Worlds!
In th...0 comments | ![[Superman | Young Justice] I picked up the target exclusive JL figure and sized it up kinda eyeballing Batman's head from the batman unlimited. It was clues enough but he's got a huge jaw so it takes up a lot of scale.
The emblem is actually a smaller version of a John Byrne Decal I made a few sets of. I just trim them out an place them and heat them in with a lighter. It will conform to the figure pretty well as long as you get it hot enough to lock in. But don't burn it!](userimages/customs/48500/48048-1.jpg) Superman | Young Justice Young Justiceby GeekSummitI picked up the target exclusive JL figure and sized it up kinda eyeballing Batman's head from the batman unlimited. It was clues enough but he's got...3 comments |
![[Superman Regeneration Suit] to complete the Reign of the Supermen ... I like this suit by the simplicity of it. elegant and sophisticated. I love it.
Figure base. superman mattel
head. hair-modified epoxy
painting. alkyd enamel](userimages/customs/48500/48010-1.jpg) Superman Regeneration Suit DC Universeby jheovannyto complete the Reign of the Supermen ... I like this suit by the simplicity of it. elegant and sophisticated. I love it.
Figure base. superman matte...2 comments | ![[Superman | New 52 • Wired Fabric Cape] Well... Back again with number 4? This is my second take on the wired cape. The first was exaggeratedly long to give it flight and posing length but this one is shorter and wired on all three sides. I found it very hard to control as the wire that designates the bottom weight is always trapped between the other 2 corners making the cape bunch up. So I found that this "S" shaped roll helped keep it in good behavior. I really dig the wired cape look and definitely look to figure this out once and for all. I really see this coming into play with a certain caped crusader. I may even revisit a Reeve Superman or 2. I have since released the bottom wire to make the cape more agreeably collapsible.
Thanks Fitzmaurice & Son!!!](userimages/customs/48000/47922-1.jpg) Superman | New 52 • Wired Fabric Cape DC Universeby GeekSummitWell... Back again with number 4? This is my second take on the wired cape. The first was exaggeratedly long to give it flight and posing length but t...2 comments |
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