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01-16-2018, 06:42 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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Nothing spectacular, just updating some older customs. Wet-Suit is a recipe that several customizers have done previously. For the Grand Slams, I wanted to bring my customs closer to the vintage look, so I matched the original's colors, added the visor, changed the head and made a few other adjustments.
Wet-Suit I mostly remember Wet-Suit from the Sunbow cartoon. He and Leatherneck were always bickering during season 2 and they both stood out to me. The 25th figure was released at the very end of the line in the Joe 7-pack. Originally, the figure was slated to be released as a diver version of Resolute Duke. However, as the line wound down to be replaced by the Rise of Cobra, Hasbro repainted and repacked the figure and he became Wet-Suit. As a figure, it had some points in common with the original figure, but it could be improved. For my version, I simply repeated what several customizers have already done. Most of the changes involve simple part swaps. The helmet is repainted from the Eel. It is not a perfect representation of the original's, but it works well in my opinion. Helmet: 25th Eels Lower arms: 25th Cobra Flint Lower legs: 25th Viper Everything else: 25th Wet-Suit Grand Slam (red pads) Head: Marauder MTF Helmet: Vintage Battle Gear Visor: 25th Flash Everything else: 25th Flash Grand Slam (silver pads) I did not have Grand Slam as a kid. I barely even knew he existed. When I looked at the figure in the 1982 catalog, I just thought they used Flash for the HAL. When Grand Slam got a new silver makeover in 83, I remember thinking that this may have been a new character. However, by then, I was more interested in other Joes like Tripwire, Snow Job and Airborne. In my mind, Grand Slam will forever be a Flash clone. Sorry GS fans. The 25th anniversary version is a good figure. Although it has its flaws, it represents the vintage version well in my opinion. My goal with this custom was to adjust the colors to match the vintage figure as well as update the head and include the visor. Head: Marauder MTF Helmet: Vintage Battle Gear Visor: 25th Flash Everything else: ROC Grand Slam
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01-16-2018, 08:10 PM | #2 |
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They all look good. How well does Grand Slam fit in the HAL by the way?
Really like the Wetsuit. Vintage Wetsuit with full gear was one of my favourites. Just wish he had a removable helmet and yours addresses that.
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01-16-2018, 08:21 PM | #3 |
Joe Gramps aka Mr H
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That Wet-Suit is jewel of the bunch, nicely done.
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01-16-2018, 08:29 PM | #4 |
I just want foam gliders.
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Yeah, the Eels helmet looks great. I used the ROC Flash helmet like a few others did... really makes the figure. I was never happy that Hasbro cheaped out on the helmet like they did.
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01-16-2018, 09:06 PM | #5 |
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Yeah, I used the ROC Flash helmet for my Wet Down custom and a hollowed out vintage Wetsuit for my Wetsuit. I was so excited about Wetsuit until I saw pics of the mask Hasbro used.
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01-17-2018, 09:18 AM | #6 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks guys. I was not even going to post these since the work done was pretty minor, but I figured what the heck.
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01-17-2018, 01:07 PM | #7 |
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Hey, share your customs, whether there is a lot or a little done to create them; you might give someone inspiration either way! And I like all of these, by the way, so thanks for sharing them!
-Todd Shakka85
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01-17-2018, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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I couldn't agree more with this statement.
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01-17-2018, 07:04 PM | #9 |
DOUBLE "O" COMMANDO
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Your paint apps are always so clean & fresh! Great job.
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01-18-2018, 11:15 AM | #10 |
Iron Grenadier
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That is an awesome Wetsuit. Normally, I don't like the brightly colored Joes as much as the more realistic ones, but I really like this one.
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