ARAH or DIE Contest Entry-Croc-Viper (?)

[KrymsynGardImmoral]

There is just something about unreleased figures. No matter how weird they may be, how dumb they may look, or how useless they seem, I am just drawn to them. This guy is no exception.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/desertcroc.jpg

At some point the Desert Extreme Conditions 7-Pack was solicited with this guy in place of the second Crimson Guard. He looks ridiculous. Another reptile handler? Is it Croc Master? A viper? Ninja weapons and an armored CC backpack? Whatever, Hasbro. If it came out we all would have bitched about it, but since it didn't, I want one. So here he is, in ARAH form, for the "Kickin' it old school" portion of the contest.

I changed a couple details, mostly the belt color and visor to black, and did some washing and drybrushing on the croc skin areas.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/065.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/049-1.jpg

I have NO IDEA what his real name was (I was referring to him as CROCVAC). I'm just calling his CROC-VIPER for the contest. Croc Master can't handle all those crocs on his own, right? So, he get's some troopers.

I did two sets of accessories. First, the direct translation.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/048.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/051.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/052.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/060.jpg

I tried some more TTT style subtle wash and drybrushing on the croc, with mixed results.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/061.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/062.jpg

[KrymsynGardImmoral]

The second set of accessories uses a kind of "croc handling mitt/shield" combo that I made by hollowing out a VvV croc and running some chain out of its mouth. I added a big old Shleigh Crocodile, and a basic looking giant cattle-prod spear thing, made from a marvel ninja spear, some old Zoids bits, and a scrap of Star Wars lightning.

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/053.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/054.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/056.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/057.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/058.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/063.jpg

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y162/krymsyngard666/064.jpg

[G.I.Spawn]

The 25th style looks weird, but the ARAH style you got there is badass. I like it

[5h4rK]

This is just spectacular! Every figure you're doin' is a masterpiece! Well done man!

[KrymsynGardImmoral]

This is just spectacular! Every figure you're doin' is a masterpiece! Well done man!

I hope I get the third one done, it is going to be really funny.

[Tim 121RVC]

Well done!
I like the second set of accessories, but it looks like a MOTU figure with those. That's not a bad thing, though.

[TTT]

Been wanting to do a ME version like in the 1st pic for a while now, I really like this character.
Your ARAH version here is a perfect concept & execution for the theme.

[MJjoe4life]

Nice work.

[jaimanstone]

I frickin' love this.

[GI abe444]

The ARAH version looks much better !Really like the paint job

[Rambo]

Terrific!!!

[Grepdogg]

I can dig it man, love the cattle prod. The alligator arm is tits too! A little ode to MOTU.

[Zefram]

That croc-sleeve is SIIIIICK! :D