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04-17-2011, 01:01 PM | #1 |
Iron Grenadier
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I'm a huge fan of the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, and while I was excited that Jakks would be making 4" figures, I was a bit disappointed with their initial offerings. So I went to work.
Up first, the notorious and fear-inducing dread pirate, Blackbeard! Jakks' Blackbeard was a cool start, but a bit stumpy. First thing I did was get rid of those arms and legs. I used the hot glue trick to transplant XMO Sabertooth's arms. These added length and articulation. I then put Blackbeard's cuffs on and swapped his hands for some Joe hands. Next I looked at the legs. I didn't like how all the figures basically used the same boots, so to differentiate Blackbeard I took the boots from a True Heroes/Chap Mei pirate captain. Then I put them on WWE Build N Brawl legs - Deuce I believe. I'm glad I hoarded a bunch of these back when KB was closing. Lastly I added some paint detail and my Blackbeard was complete! Here's a comparison shot of Jakks' with mine. Thanks for looking and let me know what you think! And be on the lookout for more! Recipe: Head, torso, coat, hat accessories - Jakks Blackbeard Arms - XMO Sabertooth Hands - Joe fodder Legs - WWE Build N Brawl Deuce Boots - True Heroes pirate captain Articulation breakdown Neck, ball arms, ball elbows, wrist cut, waist cut, ball & socket hips, double knees
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04-17-2011, 01:03 PM | #2 |
Iron Grenadier
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Ad here's a couple shots of Blackbeard with Jack
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04-17-2011, 01:08 PM | #3 |
seigie
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by changing some minor details through some major work, and great detail painting, BB looks tons better than the released figure!
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04-17-2011, 01:17 PM | #4 |
IG85 - Mortarman
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Looks great WXC!
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04-17-2011, 02:58 PM | #5 |
Iron Grenadier
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very nice very clean looks production
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04-17-2011, 03:54 PM | #6 |
Iron Grenadier
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Thanks guys! These were a lot of fun and I've got many more on the way. I mean, what good's a pirate captain and ship without a crew...
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04-18-2011, 10:54 AM | #7 |
Iron Grenadier
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Yargh, I be bumpin' for the Monday morning crowd!
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04-18-2011, 11:35 AM | #8 |
Master of Disguise
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Awesome work my friend. I'd buy that.
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04-18-2011, 12:12 PM | #9 |
Iron Grenadier
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Thats a great job, 100% better.
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04-18-2011, 03:07 PM | #10 |
Iron Grenadier
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Thank you, gents!
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