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bradforj
06-10-2008, 07:31 PM
I've always thought Batista would make a good Cobra character, so I turned him into one. This custom was made by literally cutting a "torn clothes" Snake Eyes in half, then gluing Batista's WWE Brawlers top half on the SE lower half. Brawlers have terrible hands, so I cut Batista's hands off, drilled holes in the nubs, and then inserted Snake Eyes' hands. He also got SE's weapons. Then I gave him the belt/harness of a Cobra Trooper, painting the once silver highlights gold. Finally, I gave him a battle helmet courtesy of Legions Cobra Commander.

I give you.....Crimson Guard Trainer, Batista.

updated: scroll down for pics w/o helmet
GI Flow
06-10-2008, 07:38 PM
That is badass!
vadersquest
06-10-2008, 07:51 PM
Nice!
Amberbratt
06-10-2008, 07:54 PM
looks good but lose the helmet!

also he needs a shirt! :D
GI Flow
06-10-2008, 07:58 PM
looks good but lose the helmet!

also he needs a shirt! :D

Maybe a painted Viper vest? and a CG helmet for the animal to hold. I'm gonna have to try this too. Great job again!
Griff
06-10-2008, 07:59 PM
i like it and batista certainly fits the bill :> yeah i gotta agree the helmet doesnt do him much justice. other than that right on :>
Viper6
06-10-2008, 08:04 PM
he needs cg pants
Viper6
06-10-2008, 08:05 PM
red bdu bottoms atleast since the sculpt for cg lower eats azz
Blowtorch
06-10-2008, 08:08 PM
My son and I agree this custom rocks
bradforj
06-10-2008, 08:19 PM
Is it better without the helmet?
Kalibus
06-10-2008, 08:28 PM
Yeah no helmet and paint his pants red. Very kick ass custom BTW.
bradforj
06-10-2008, 08:38 PM
Yeah no helmet and paint his pants red. Very kick ass custom BTW.

Thanks! I don't plan to paint the pants red because I like highly durable customs. If Hasbro ever releases the lower half of Snake Eyes in red, I will update it (possibly). With the frequency that Hasbro re-uses molds, its bound to happen eventually. I'm not 100% sold on the idea that Batista should wear red simply because he is my CG trainer, though. The Crimson Twins only have a red sash, and they command the Crimson Guard.
MAJOR WOLF
06-11-2008, 09:09 AM
Looks Great! I agree no Helmet. Good Job!
dealer
06-11-2008, 02:56 PM
The look on his face seems like he walked in on Cobra Commander in the shower.
SITHLOU33
06-11-2008, 03:08 PM
I know it was probably simple, but what did you do to get cc's cape like that. I can't seem to get it right.
RAR
06-11-2008, 03:16 PM
I love the filecard!
RAR
06-11-2008, 03:17 PM
The figure rocks too!
bradforj
06-11-2008, 04:46 PM
I know it was probably simple, but what did you do to get cc's cape like that. I can't seem to get it right.


I took red fabric and ironed a black patch onto it. Cut it out and stuck it on, then folded it under at the shoulders. That naturally allowed it to curve in along the edges all the way to the bottom.

To RAR, thanks!
daremo
06-11-2008, 05:16 PM
Cool custom. I don't think you need to change anything. Cudos on mixing the Joes with BNB.
barbecue
06-11-2008, 07:03 PM
Excellent custom! I never thought about Batista working for Cobra. What would have to say Sgt. Slaughter about that?
VIPER 48
06-11-2008, 07:08 PM
Nice work!...
slowrey
06-11-2008, 07:15 PM
nice very cool
swafus
06-11-2008, 07:21 PM
What would Batista train the Crimson Guards to do? I thought they were all lawyers, doctors, and accountants? LOL
bradforj
06-12-2008, 08:43 AM
What would Batista train the Crimson Guards to do? I thought they were all lawyers, doctors, and accountants? LOL

Yeah, but when the time comes they need to know how to fight!