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08-29-2012, 08:32 PM | #1 |
Codename: The Customizer
Join Date: Aug 2009
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To see more of this custom, visit ---> Custom Dial Tone (Classic Look) 3 3/4" G.I. Joe Action Figure
Dial Tone was a figure that was released as a G.I. Joe Club exclusive figure a couple of years back, but most fans missed out on it, and now it goes for far too much in the secondary market. Here, I’ve recreated that Dial Tone figure exactly. Thanks to a client of mine for figuring out what parts the club used to make the Dial Tone figure in the first place. He’s made from the upper & lower torso, and upper arms from Leatherneck, the lower arms, and the hands and legs from Rollbar. The head, backpack, and gun are resin casts from Broken Arrow Toys. So after having all my pieces, I just had to look at reference to get all the right colors down. I had to hand mix the pigments myself to get the right shades of yellowish-tan, and the bluish green you see on his uniform. All the correct detailing was added to him as well, and his head is fully painted. I wanted to give his gun and backpack realistic weathering, so I painted them with gun metal, dry brushed some mithril silver, and added some gloss black wash in particular places to give the impression of oil. His arm patch was recreated digitally by me in Photoshop in high definition, and then printed out on a clear label and glued in place. I’m hoping this custom will show those who want their own Dial Tone how to do it. You’ve got all the parts listed, and a nifty link for buying the head, gun, and backpack. Good luck, and have fun with your own. Yo Joe! Thanks for looking. |
08-29-2012, 08:45 PM | #2 |
The Dude
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: castle destro
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Woah! Mint Condition you pretty much nailed it. The colors are just slightly different, but every thing is all there. Excellent Job!
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08-30-2012, 08:49 AM | #3 |
Crimson Amoeba
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Manila PI
Posts: 1,588
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I like this, its a clean custom.
Sheesh should be doing mine as well.. |
08-30-2012, 12:03 PM | #4 |
Weir Ayebidin
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Chicago Suburbs
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That is awesome! Thanks for the recipe!
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08-30-2012, 12:46 PM | #5 |
Plays with toys
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Death from above!
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Well done!
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08-30-2012, 02:54 PM | #6 |
I just want foam gliders.
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Tooele (two-willa), Utah
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I'm not sure if I can ever paint a head like that. That's an amazing job.
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09-03-2012, 06:31 PM | #7 |
Codename: The Customizer
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Garland, TX
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Wow, thanks. It's frustrating painting heads on a 6" scale, much less 3 3/4 inch. Definitely took me a couple of tries on the eyes.
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09-04-2012, 09:27 PM | #8 |
Cobra Viper
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: West Coast
Posts: 154
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Dial Tone is on my short list of loved figures from the O-ring era. You did him justice!
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09-04-2012, 10:37 PM | #9 |
Hisstank.Com General
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Mississippi
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That's awesome work!
Out of curiosity, how much would you charge for a Dial-Tone commission?
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09-04-2012, 11:49 PM | #10 |
Iron Grenadier
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Very cool custom. Is it ok to use Sgt. Airborne legs and arms and Dreadnok Buzzer's torso? Is it the same parts or is Leatherneck's torso a better fit? Buzzer's torso has the skull belt buckle. Thanks
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