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03-10-2018, 09:16 AM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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#993 - Ripcord
I never had Ripcord when I was a kid. However, one of my best friends did. We played GI Joes together often and we had different Joes, so we got to see different figures. I played with his Joes so often, that in a way, it’s almost like all those characters were part of my collection. I had previously made a Ripcord custom for a buddy of mine, so I started with that recipe. He wanted a more modern take whereas I’m going for a more vintage look. In this case, it was a simple matter of using the Attack on Cobra Island Altitude parachute gear to complete the look. Head: 25th Red Star Torso, arms, upper legs: Retaliation GI Joe Trooper Lower legs: Retaliation Data Viper Helmet: Retaliation Airborne Parachute harness: AOCI Altitude
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03-10-2018, 10:48 AM | #2 |
Shabba
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Love everything except the Red Star head as it makes him look too old for my liking. I like the MTF Vanguard head for Ripcord.
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03-10-2018, 10:56 AM | #3 |
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Another great job bro.
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03-10-2018, 11:25 AM | #4 |
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Looks great! I always liked Ripcord and had the same situation; never owned him as a kid and only got to play with him when friends brought their Joes over.
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03-10-2018, 11:29 AM | #5 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks guys.
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03-10-2018, 12:46 PM | #6 |
E-7/SFC
Join Date: Mar 2008
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Great Ripcord!!
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03-10-2018, 02:56 PM | #7 |
Crimson Guard
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Sweet, if you paint his hair black he would look like angry Johnny Cash.
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03-10-2018, 03:16 PM | #8 |
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Head works well IMO. Great paint and overall great custom
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03-10-2018, 03:19 PM | #9 |
Shabba
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Thanks guys.
Great feedback, I agree about the head. Although he kinda looks like the vintage figure, I shopped around for a better option that fit that helmet. In the end, I went with it since I display him with the helmet on. I'm keeping my eyes open for a better option when it comes along though. I think I'll have to go outside of Joe. Star Wars and Marvel heads are smaller, so they may work better. OB I’m a big fan of your customs and this one is cool. |
03-11-2018, 08:49 AM | #10 |
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Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Columbus, OH
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Nice figure! The original Rip-Cord is a favorite with me, so seeing a vintage inspired version is always a treat! You've done him great justice here.
On a side note: I think the head you used is actually from the AOCI Altitude... It is the same sculpt as Red Star, but RS had a painted flesh sculpt with brown hair... This appears to be the Altitude, as it was cast in the flesh tone, and the hair was the strawberry-blond that your custom has. -Todd Shakka85
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