![[General Zod (Man of Steel)] Got my hands on a Zod Movie Masters figure and was disappointed that is based on his early version in the movie and not the bearded menace thats going to show later on. I opted to make a light version of the armor for him as Playarts is making a full armored version. This design is based on the armor from the Legos and kids costumes that I have seen in stores.](userimages/customs/50000/49797-1.jpg) General Zod (Man of Steel) | ![[Injustice Man of Steel] I did this out of pure curiosity. Just a Man of Steel, Movie Masters head swap.](userimages/customs/50000/49738-1.jpg) Injustice Man of Steel |
![[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 |
![[Man of Steel | Jor El with Fabric Cape] After seeking out my first set of MOS figures I quickly caught myself buying doubles since I planned in doing a bit of tweaking.
I bought a darker fabric for Jor El than I would use on Superman but then also dirtied it with some black spray paint. I didn't spray directly much, just enough to age it some. The armor is also gone over with a black wash as well as the hair. I a wanted to make sure to give the crest a nice detailing too.
Definitely looking good with a cape. All the pictures I've seen he DID have a cape. Oh well Mattel.](userimages/customs/49500/49499-1.jpg) Man of Steel | Jor El with Fabric Cape Movie Mastersby GeekSummitAfter seeking out my first set of MOS figures I quickly caught myself buying doubles since I planned in doing a bit of tweaking.
I bought a darker f...5 comments | ![[Brainiac (Man of Steel Concept)] Brainiac!!
After seeing the costume designs for Man of Steel coming up, I noticed that Zod's armor is very reminiscent of H.R. Giger's work. Of course, I immediately wanted to see how bad ass I could make a Brainiac in a similar style.
I had bought that Prometheus 2-pack a while back, wanting to use the tentacles for a future custom (keep yer eyes peeled kiddies!). This one ended up being a REAL Frankenstein mix of parts:
I used the Engineer body, and cut up the skirt from a Stargate figure. I also used the head from a Dc Direct JUSTICE Lex Luthor, and used round jewelry chain links to make the 'plugs' on Brainiac's head.
Backpack is made up of Spawn parts and DC Collectibles Mr. Freeze, and the posable 'utility arms' on his back came from a Matrix Sentinel. The bionic arm and boots came from a Neca Bionic Commando figure, while the claw and extendable tentacle came from a Spider-Man 2 Movie Doc Ock. Oh, and his right fore-arm & hand came from a Neca Bulletstorm figure. Ele](userimages/customs/49500/49323-1.jpg) Brainiac (Man of Steel Concept) |
![[MAN of STEEL Version 5] Yeah, still trying to perfect the Cavill figures! This is a 7-inch statue/figure...I guess it could be a "staction figure". Made from a NECA Dolph Lundgren Drago figure with a wrestler's head that was re-sculpted and the ENTIRE surface of the suit has been sculpted, again using my ball stylus and sewing needle tools. I think this time, I got REALLY close to total accuracy in terms of sculpt and paint colors. The upper portion of the cape is sculpted while the cape itself is cloth.
Other than the head, there is NO poseability, but the head tilts left, right, up, and down, and of course it rotates too so you can kinda pose him in a variety of looks/positions. He'll be on eBay by the end of today.
Thanks for looking and I always appreciate your comments!](userimages/customs/49500/49218-1.jpg) MAN of STEEL Version 5 Movie Mastersby matthancockYeah, still trying to perfect the Cavill figures! This is a 7-inch statue/figure...I guess it could be a "staction figure". Made from a NECA...15 comments | ![[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 |
![[Colossus: Chained Steel] Made for one of the greatest custom collectors going today...BG!
I only get stoked when asked to make a custom that I have pretty much free liberty and reign and artistic freedom with input and suggestions from the customer, not a backseat customizer, if you will. This bro' is one that makes customizing enjoyable. He told he wanted a Colossus that could kick all my other Colossus' a$$...so, I tried to oblige. More steel showing the better I say and with the addition of some wicked boots(his idea on those) here we have a custom Colossus that hasn't been seen before.
Recipe:
WWE DA Bobby Lashley head sculpted over. The groin and hip ball joints were Lashley also
Sota Street Fighter Birdie upper body and arms sculpted over entirely
ML Colossus hands and thighs(sculpted over)
Knees to the mid shins were from a Thundercats Panthro
Boots from a G.O.W. Cole
gauntlets made from rubber bands and craft beads.
belt from rubber band and sculpted buckle
knee pads from vinyl craft rope and sculpte](userimages/customs/48500/48492-1.jpg) Colossus: Chained Steel X-Menby fastfreddieMade for one of the greatest custom collectors going today...BG!
I only get stoked when asked to make a custom that I have pretty much free liberty a...19 comments | ![[Robotman Cliff Steel from the Doom Patrol] This version is from the famous Doom Patrol run written by Morrison in the early 90's!
And this Cliff Steele always looked badass with this look!!
Head: DCUC Robotman
Arms: Human cyborg from the Terminator Salvation movie
Legs & boots: LCSH Judge Dredd
Jacket: from folder bin
Shoulder pads: LCSH Judge Dreed (2x)](userimages/customs/48500/48208-1.jpg) Robotman Cliff Steel from the Doom Patrol DC Universeby optimusleoThis version is from the famous Doom Patrol run written by Morrison in the early 90's!
And this Cliff Steele always looked badass with this look!!
H...4 comments |
![[MAN of STEEL - Henry Cavill] WOW! It's been a long time since I posted anything new, but I have some stuff that's almost finished that I should be able to show soon (Move Masters Dolph Lundgren as He-Man anyone?). So here is my second MOS Cavill figure using the HML Constrictor body which is just perfect for this suit! The sculpting is once again taken up a notch and this time the paint details are taken up too, to reflect the semi-shiny look of the actual suit. I also tried to capture the true essence of the reds and yellows. He has lost NO articulation at all. The cape top at the shoulders is sculpted over a cloth cape that is glued in place. Not 100% happy with it (wish it had more folds), but overall, I think it works.
I also sculpted a nice display base for him by sculpting the "S" onto a clear cd case with the cd silver side up. Thought that would look nice for it. The "S" is actually removable too, so whoever ends up with it can pull it off if they want and just stand the figure on the](userimages/customs/48500/48182-1.jpg) MAN of STEEL - Henry Cavill Movie Mastersby matthancockWOW! It's been a long time since I posted anything new, but I have some stuff that's almost finished that I should be able to show soon (Move Masters ...17 comments | ![[Steel Cobra] Two versions of the same character: STEEL COBRA
The first was to become more like the rare collection of 25th version, and used as the base Sgt Flash and head of Snake Eyes, with a little epoxy in leggings.
The second was to look like a even rarer vintage version, and used as the base Sgt Flash and epoxy in head and leggings.
Painting with matte vinylic paints and silver enamel. To heads, used a spray paint with chrome effect.](userimages/customs/48500/48040-1.jpg) Steel Cobra G.I. Joeby Leo CustomsTwo versions of the same character: STEEL COBRA
The first was to become more like the rare collection of 25th version, and used as the base Sgt Flash ...0 comments |
![[Avp Hotwheel Racing Car] I Guess nobody did this here before .. I converted my match box 1:64 size ( about 3 inches long)Hotwheels into something out of this world...well literally since i converted it into alien..The entire die cast car was sculpted and designed it into an AVP inspired racing car..
Hotwheels are known to creat a line inspired by a movie or any cartoon characters.I thought of doin something they havent done as well..
Sculpted using Epoxy Water stop and painted it crazy..It has side mirror made from pins, seat, steering wheel and of course, it rolls..
Hope you like this..](userimages/customs/48500/48035-1.jpg) Avp Hotwheel Racing Car Aliensby cuztomizaI Guess nobody did this here before .. I converted my match box 1:64 size ( about 3 inches long)Hotwheels into something out of this world...well lite...2 comments | ![[Son of Thunder, Son of Steel.] Base- DCD Justice League Black Lightning.
Head,Cape - XMC Magneto
I did this one for a contest. I envisioned the character as the offspring of Captain Marvel jr. and Supergirl. Kind of a Kingdom Come style mesh up. Had a blast working on it. Originally was gonna paith the diamond/bolt symbol but i ended up sculpting it using LaDoll. Well as always thanks for looking and let me know what you think.](userimages/customs/48000/47630-1.jpg) Son of Thunder, Son of Steel. DC Directby Sinestro's MightBase- DCD Justice League Black Lightning.
Head,Cape - XMC Magneto
I did this one for a contest. I envisioned the character as the offspring of Capta...4 comments |
![[Teela FILMATION Cartoon Version 3 MOTUC He-Man] This is "Teela" Version 3 ... with her 1980's cartoon accurate FILMATION LOOK with: Re sculpts by Hunterknight includes new sculpted outfit , face and hair then I repainted with acrylic paints to match the old 1980's cartoon more accurately. Teela also has cartoon accurate accessories: sword and shield, freeze ray sculpted on her white bracelet under shield =) and her red Snake staff of Ka'. Pictured is final version with Teela's friends & enemies. Please let me know what you think of this version - Thnx !!](userimages/customs/47500/47031-1.jpg) Teela FILMATION Cartoon Version 3 MOTUC He-Man | ![[Filmation Teela V3 (Classics)] My third version of Filmation Teela, this time with a better collar and brand new head sculpt. This time I used a She-ra base body I had in my spare parts box cause the bracelets and boots were perfect, an old Evil Lyn tunic completed the looks and volia: New Filmation Teela! Thanks for checking her out](userimages/customs/47000/46622-1.jpg) Filmation Teela V3 (Classics) |
![[Henry Cavill's the Man of Steel V3 6-Inch Version] Hello,
I did this after seeing Matthancock use the same base. ML Constrictor but I used a New Krypton Mon-el head with custom hair sculpt. almost every part on him was sculpted over with Aves.
Thanks for looking!](userimages/customs/46000/45791-1.jpg) Henry Cavill's the Man of Steel V3 6-Inch Version | ![[Steel Spider] Loved his brief appearance in Thunderbolts!
Head - MU Yellowjacket](userimages/customs/45500/45289-1.jpg) Steel Spider |
![[Man of Steel Superman] custom paint and sculpted add ons. fully texture emblem handpainted. my fave part of the entire figure is that emblem... i am so happy with how it came out.](userimages/customs/45500/45157-1.jpg) Man of Steel Superman | ![[Henry Cavill the Man of Steel V.2] Same Recipe as before but this time I sculpted on him and gave him the head from MU Punisher!
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!](userimages/customs/45000/44544-1.jpg) Henry Cavill the Man of Steel V.2 |
![[Davos the Steel Phoenix] Most remember Davos as the Steel Serpent, but during the Immortal Iron Fist series he eventually became known as the Steel Phoenix. This was during the Tournament of the Heavenly Cities, and after he killed Orson Randall. He added the wings to his tattoo so express the change. During the tournament, he even had his hand cut off, but used his chi to reform it. This figure was supposed to be put up last week, but no matter what I did I just couldn't stop the rub. So, this week I sanded him down even more and applied more sealer and touch ups and finally it seems to have worked. I cut the hair off the back off the mask to help differentiate him from Danny Rand in the form of basic looks. Didn't want a straight repaint. The tattoo itself actually wasn't too hard to paint. Only slight touch ups on the initial application and it looked great. The feet are from a Wolverine Origins Weapon X and they fit rather nicely. I just had to shave some of the bulk off the peg so they leg wouldn't bulge](userimages/customs/44000/43737-1.jpg) Davos the Steel Phoenix Marvel Universeby DravenheartMost remember Davos as the Steel Serpent, but during the Immortal Iron Fist series he eventually became known as the Steel Phoenix. This was during th...1 comments | ![[Carl Crusher Creel - Absorbing Man] This was a pretty darn easy one. Popped an Elite Kane's head on Stone Cold's body, paint him partially metallic, add a painted ping-pong ball on a chain and you've yourself an Absorbing Man. So how did I do?](userimages/customs/44000/43651-1.jpg) Carl Crusher Creel - Absorbing Man Marvel Legendsby SirJordy33This was a pretty darn easy one. Popped an Elite Kane's head on Stone Cold's body, paint him partially metallic, add a painted ping-pong ball on a cha...15 comments |
![[Jon Sable Freelance] Mike Grell's Jon Sable: Freelance was one of my favorite comics from the 80's. The beautiful art, the James Bond type stories...in fact I think Jon Sable was one of the first Mature Title comics I ever read...which for its time was extremely well written. The fact Mike Grell wrote and drew almost every issue of the original run also use to amaze me. Anyway on to the figure.. This honestly was a quick kit bash but turn out well. A body from Dragon models...a customized Dragon head few epoxy sculpted areas and a total repaint and I had Jon's face looking right at me. The mask if you read the book was never a real mask...but ashes of his dead wife and children when he first wore this (battle mask) in Africa...and later black make up when he wore the outfit I have the figure wearing here. The black jumpsuit is after market along with the boots, belts (with gold round belt buckle, and holster, gloved hands painted and sealed. Also included his iconic modified broom handle Mauser pistol whic](userimages/customs/43500/43045-1.jpg) Jon Sable Freelance | ![[Steel] This was one of my favorite customs that I have ever made. Took a long time but well worth it. I wanted a DCSH Steel but they are not cheep so decided to make one.
Head: Ulitimate Iron Man helmet hollowed out and GL John Stewart Head. I filled it in with hot glue to make it look like a visor. I know it is hard to see in the pic but he is in there. I also attached the head with Bucky Balls so it is super possable and removable.
Body: Upper portion from OL Lex and lower from a random DCUC body I had.
Legs: Random legs sawed off and glued to OL Lex boots.
Cape: T-shirt with wire in bottom for weight and form.
Hammer: Lightsaber blade painted and a couple of strips of masking tape for details. Head of hammer is Super Sculpy. I did put a coat of super glue along the handle to help with paint rub.
Symbol and Belt are Sculpy and hoses from ML Pyro figure.
I really hope you like him and please comment!!
Happy Customizing to all and to all a good night.](userimages/customs/43500/43044-1.jpg) Steel D.C. Universeby HappyDayCustomsThis was one of my favorite customs that I have ever made. Took a long time but well worth it. I wanted a DCSH Steel but they are not cheep so decid...4 comments |
![[Wheeljack (End of the Road)] "When all is said and done, when the years pass by with no change in seasons... and the only sounds echoing in the once thriving cities are that of machines, you know you've reached the End of the Road. With humanity near extinction the fight between Autobot and Decepticon still rages on across the irradiated wastelands of a dying Earth."
Wheeljack enters the fray of post-apocalyptic Transformers with his deadly toolset and weaponry. He was created from a DOTM Topspin mold, Generations Wheeljack head/lower arms, and various fodder parts. He has a Gatling gun, chainsaw rifle, tendril saw, and wheel cutter that can be attached to him in robot mode or alt mode. Drift's twin swords were modded so Wheeljack would have something to slice and dice with should his tools not be enough to take down some Decepticon baddies. One rust-weathered-sponge paint job later, Wheeljack was ready to roll!](userimages/customs/43000/42668-1.jpg) Wheeljack (End of the Road) Transformersby Jin Saotome"When all is said and done, when the years pass by with no change in seasons... and the only sounds echoing in the once thriving cities are that ...11 comments | ![[Eel] Not much to explain with this one. He’s just a Marvel Legends Angel with a Moon Knight head. I did remove the wing hinges and re-sculpt the back, though. I also fixed the shoulder joints, bringing the shoulders in closer to the body.](userimages/customs/43000/42545-1.jpg) Eel Marvel Legendsby Rabid_EwokNot much to explain with this one. He’s just a Marvel Legends Angel with a Moon Knight head. I did remove the wing hinges and re-sculpt the ba...2 comments |
![[X-Force Wolverine (Steel Claws)] What up Realmer's!!
Today I bring you Wolverine in his X-Force duds, I know this guy has been done almost as much as Deadpool but he's been sitting on my to do list for some time now and I figured I should finish him...he even has Steel Claws (this is my first time doing metal claws)
Simple recipe
Head: Wolverine (ML 25th anniversary)
Body: Ultimate Wolverine (ML)
Hands: Batman Beyond (DCUC) w/ minor sculpting and real metal claws (ladies hairpins)
Let me know what you think ?](userimages/customs/43000/42505-1.jpg) X-Force Wolverine (Steel Claws) Marvel Legendsby 3bcustomsWhat up Realmer's!!
Today I bring you Wolverine in his X-Force duds, I know this guy has been done almost as much as Deadpool but he's been sitting on...8 comments | ![[Davos the Steel Serpent] Good day guys! Here's the fifth figure of our "Immortal Weapons" set... Davos the Steel Serpent! He's the son of Lei Kung the Thunderer and eternal rival of Ironfist. He was made from the following parts: Adon lower arms and feet, Ryu body and Ironfist head. Everything else is sculpted detail. Hope you like him guys. God bless!](userimages/customs/42500/42357-1.jpg) Davos the Steel Serpent |
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