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03-25-2014, 01:13 PM | #1 |
Crimson Guard
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I wanted to focus on video game characters this week and that led me rather quickly to Contra. Everyone remembers playing this game at some point in the 90s. And everyone remembers loving the spread gun. lol So, I couldn't resist giving them a shot. However, there was no solid lead on what design to use. I knew I wanted something more similar to their original looks, but there were no images anywhere to help me. So, I turned to designs made by other customizers and with a lot of inspiration coming from 6" renditions of these guys, I was able to pull this simple, yet effective, design off.
More images can be seen here: Contra Album The execution was actually rather simple. Full repaint of the figures, then adding some lighter shades and a little black to their pants to give the camo look. Duke and Spirit were the perfect head choices, and even requiring little to no modification to fit. I thought I was going to have some problems finding befitting blasters for them, but I stumbled across these, and ended up having two, so I went with that. No clue where they came from, though. Recipe: Bodies - MU Captain America Upper Legs - MU Ghost Rider Lower Legs - CA:TFA Ultimate Cap Heads - GI Joe POC Duke (Mad Dog), GI Joe 25th Anniversary Spirit (Scorpion)
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03-25-2014, 01:26 PM | #2 |
Joe Gramps aka Mr H
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That was one of the most addictive games I've played when it first came out. Great job on both of these fine customs.
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03-25-2014, 02:51 PM | #3 |
Crimson Guard
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up up
down down left righ left right B A SELECT start. There now you have 30 of each and can send me a pair! |
03-25-2014, 03:11 PM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
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Thanks for the compliments!
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03-25-2014, 04:29 PM | #5 |
MN Greenshirt
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They look great, Contra was one of the best games from the 80's
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03-25-2014, 04:38 PM | #6 |
DEVGRU Operator
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Great figures!
HM.
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03-25-2014, 05:19 PM | #7 |
G.I. Joe/ Autobot liaison
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Nostalgic and awesome!
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03-25-2014, 05:50 PM | #8 |
o-ring or nothing
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These really look great!
But damn you for making that theme music get stuck in my head just from reading this thread title. Now I'm gonna have to break out the NES and play this game again. Ever notice how the cover art used two pictures of Schwarzenegger from Predator for the two characters? |
03-25-2014, 10:25 PM | #9 |
Crimson Guard
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These really look great!
But damn you for making that theme music get stuck in my head just from reading this thread title. Now I'm gonna have to break out the NES and play this game again. Ever notice how the cover art used two pictures of Schwarzenegger from Predator for the two characters? Thanks for all the comments guys!
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03-26-2014, 07:55 AM | #10 |
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Now I am listening to the contra sound track. That neo contra intro is amazing!
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