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09-18-2008, 06:00 PM | #1 |
Instigator of Intensity
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: California
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I know that most collectors shun the following figures: Spytroops(the one with purple pants) Zartan, Big Brawler, and Link Talbot. Well I decided to make 25th customs of them anyway, just to see how much you still hate them if you were to see them in 25th Anniversary form.
First up is the Spytroops version of Zartan, whom I rename as Bad Attitude. I know some details from the original figure are missing, but at least he looks good enough to be a generic thug. In my universe, he's is a petty thug hired by the LAME(Lousy Amateur Misunderstood Enemies) Brawler Squad to wreak havoc on the city streets. Formula: Head and cowl: Zartan Torso, arms, and waist: Wave 4 Comic Pack Storm Shadow Legs: Wave 8 Roadblock Gloves: Dreadnok Torch Second is Big Brawler. Every time I saw the 25th Anniversary Clutch's head, I just couldn't help but think, that's gotta be Brawler. But when one of the greenshirts' heads showed up at my door recently, I couldn't resist trying to use that instead. I think it works pretty well...the basis for this figure was to combine elements from the two RAH versions of Brawler(not counting the Funskool or VAMP version) while making him lose the yellow shirt. I call him Bad Brawler as he works as the muscle of the LAME Brawler Squad. Formula: All from one of the TRU 5-pack greenshirts, with the exception of the hands, which i'm not sure about. Last up is probably one of the most hated characters and figures of all time, Link Talbot. Now I understand the facial hair can make the character look slightly inaccurate. Well if I knew what color paint to get from Apple Barrel, I could paint over the facial features(which I hope you can help me out with). I chose not to add the yellow highlights because I want to see if you still hate the figure even if he didn't have them. He is known as Buster the Bad in my LAME Brawler Squad. Formula: Head and body: Wave 8 Roadblock Gloves: COBRA Officer Scarface Legs: Comic Pack Hawk Harpoon: Original Link Talbot, I think. Feel free to say what you want about these figures...I'm guessing it's going to be a mixed bag of opinions. Last edited by code_red_shockwave; 01-02-2014 at 10:50 PM.. |
09-19-2008, 03:32 PM | #2 |
Instigator of Intensity
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Also note so far I've only seen one thread where someone from here did a 25th Anniversary style Link Talbot custom but the photos are gone. http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...nk-talbot.html
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09-19-2008, 03:41 PM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Rhode Island
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They look pretty good. I really like big brawler. I was never a fan link, but that looks just like him.
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09-19-2008, 06:58 PM | #4 |
African American Ninja
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: In my own world.
Posts: 111
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I sit back and read different things on these boards and the majority doesn't like Dr. Link but if you read his file card he's one of the toughest joes. He's done two tours as a Navy seal, he's won martial arts championships, and he's extremely intelligent. If you look at his body sculpt in the toy line he's one of the more "muscled up" figures. to me he is one of the more realistic looking figures, change his legs to darker pants and add a black vest and you would have a figure who could probably back up snake eyes better than just about anybody. Sorry if this was so serious but i like the figure, and hate, when he gets down played. Oh and by the way braids are fashionable and i commend hasbro for trying to stay up with the current trends.
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