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04-08-2022, 05:35 PM | #1331 |
Knuckle Massage!
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New recruits! Haha, I hear you on picking up new heads and it spearing you into a direction that maybe you weren?t originally heading. I picked up a Frag Viper head recently as well so add another to the list of figures that were on both of our lists. Haha.
Love your build for him, the MTF cloth body just works perfectly. Plus the head is a fantastic fit. That weapon rig! Fantastic! That was one of the parts I was sort of stuck on....to take one from my Club version or go with a rifle, then you come along and outdo both of those ideas! Love it! Great callback on the arm as well to honor the original figure?s colors. Always loved him growing up. Your write up to explain the weapon and how useful his helmet is in the current world?s condition is epic as always! Lmao, felt the same way when the club revealed Hollow Point! But I bought him......I wasn?t happy about it, but I bought him! Haha. Having that one already definitely pushed me to making my 90?s style take (thanks for the shout out, much appreciated!)....so love that you went with the v1 and blew the Club?s version out of the water! Really cool how you captured his multi-colored upper body build with the black torso & upper arms, tan lowers and green vest. The red WW2 hat works perfectly for him on the blonde bearded head. Just a cool look with that combo. .....Shinjuku Demon Parade......umm, YES! Haha, this is exactly the type of crazy that Joe would have started hitting had we gotten past what was planned for the Battle Rangers & Replicators! Sign me up! Killer storyline setup! Kiku is badass! Super impressive that you were able to capture her design with existing parts! That head is fantastic and the jacket & boots combo is top notch. Haha. Reminds me of the Brandon Lee Crow silhouette as he comes into the light from the shadows. Wow! Black Rat! Again, super impressed with the vision to see these characters on the screen and immediately go, not only can I make that, but I can build it into my story! This one is so cool! Haha. Always loved that BF rat head and it?s even better on the school girl build! Okay, once I?m done here, a slit mouthed woman deep wiki / Reddit dive is happening! Great build with the fabric dress & overcoat. And absolutely terrifying combo of the slit mouth and giant scissors! Just a totally unique and fun group of characters and I really hope most people read the write ups that are provided along with the pictures because your world building is every bit as impressive as the kickass customs! Had so much fun diving into this group! Can?t wait for what is next! I ended up being quite happy with my Hollow Point in the end, I think part of that is what you said, (the color combo) & also that he just photographed so well lol. On Kiku, I actually had 2 people think that the live action movie full-body photo was just another picture of the figure that I had made lol! Fun fact I dressed as The Crow one year for Halloween! Black Rat was actually created a few months ago, back before my "Shinjuku Demon Parade" story line was developed. I kept pushing her back in my "New Recruits" drops for "character variety" reasons, as she was originally going to be part of the "Future War" story line with Snow Woman & the others that Storm (Yurei)/Jinx (Yaku) run into on their perilous journey... but once I developed the Shinjuku story, she ended up being another great fit! ;-) ...There is more Shinjuku Demon Parade to come! Did you deep dive into Slit-Mouthed Woman? There are SEVERAL movies in Japan but only a couple have been released stateside. I recommend "Carved" ...it's a slightly different origin than usual but still a strong movie that can be bought for cheap on DVD. Oh, & her dress is actually rubbery plastic from "Planet Green Valley" figure accessories! I'm glad you enjoy the stories so much, I want to try & have all of my MTF Universe arcs line up, & although I don't think everyone has time (or interest) in the fic part of this thread, I am am very thankful to those that enjoy that aspect as well! Thanks again buddy! *Next drop should be NEXT weekend! (4/16-17)... . Last edited by Steel Brigade; 04-12-2022 at 10:24 AM.. |
04-16-2022, 09:56 AM | #1332 |
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NEW RECRUITS!!!!!
#316/X110. DARK LORD (based on G.I. Joe ARAH Darklon '89) M.A.R.S. Origin: Austria Season 10 One of the great things about this batch of "New Recruits" is that all of them are "Parts-Bin Builds!" I'm sure several of you are like me... & have a few bins, so when they start getting filled with fodder, you want to maximize from your prior investments with being creative from the remaining scraps. The original Darklon is loaded with odd & complimentary color choices... I needed to reel that in a bit by using black as the unifying color... then choosing a Jungle-Ops top, & Command-Ops bottom from leftovers seemed to be the perfect combo to build upon. Custom cast head from ebay & a few add-ons completed the look. When showing this MTF build to my brothers (we never had him as children), they were surprised to learn he was a unique character & not a troop builder! When WAR MASTER left Earth to expand M.A.R.S. role in space, he wanted someone of his bloodline to remain running what was left of M.A.R.S. Industries back home. Many of his clan scoffed at the idea, believing the Earth was lost... While only being a distant cousin, the man now known as DARK LORD stepped up to be the new masked leader of the planet's only prominent weapons & technological development supplier. Leaving his castle in the Alps to being situated on the border of Montenegro... Perućica is the last primeval forest in Europe, & now where DARK LORD calls his home, usually surrounded by his CYBER-OPS troops. As the founding member of the DARK WATER TRIAD, (an unholy union between WRATH, M.A.R.S. & the NEO-NOKS), he has come to see that their biggest opposition for a hostile takeover in the "Wet World," is the MTF Water Rig Battle Stations protected by the MTF military & inhabited by Earth's civilians alike. His plans to overtake the biggest, known as Atlantis, (lead by ADMIRAL SHARK BITE), is now set for a massive invasion! Last edited by Steel Brigade; 04-16-2022 at 12:31 PM.. |
04-16-2022, 09:56 AM | #1333 |
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#317/X111. WRATH TOXIC TROOPER(S) (based on G.I. Joe Eco-Warriors Toxo-Viper '91)
Wrath Origin: Various Season 10 Saw the helmet on Ebay & the parts bin did the rest! I think the vest armor was the only additional purchase. I came up with a couple of chest gear ideas for this guy but liked the one shown here the best. The face shield was colored by me using a copper metallic sharpie! The TOXIC TROOPERS are WRATH'S first line of chemical warfare carriers. Made up of the worst troops that WRATH has to offer, your assignment to them is a clear showing of WRATH not valuing you in their ranks. Dealing with toxins is no joke, & even with their state of the art suits, their casualty rate is high. TOXIC TROOPERS carry a modified blowtorch weapon with a replaceable tank that blasts out toxic chemicals/gasses like a blowtorch would fire & smoke. It's extremely effective & opposing troops have learned to bring gas masks & protective gear to every party. TOXIC TROOPERS helmets & armor can cut through their "cloud of death," but the opposition usually try to take them down first to make sure they don't make the already unfavorable conditions worse. In time, the men who survive & serve in the TOXIC TROOPER brigade seem to have a grudge against everyone... & they know their lot in life, they figure if they can make what's left of this ruined planet worse for the rest of us... then mission accomplished. Last edited by Steel Brigade; 08-10-2022 at 04:39 PM.. |
04-16-2022, 09:57 AM | #1334 |
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#318/X112. CONSTABLE DAIYU
Marauder Task Force affiliate Origin: China Season 10 Funny thing about Daiyu here is that I bought the beautifully painted Spartan 1:18 head of Japanese well-known actress Yoko Maki (Battle Royale II, The Princess Blade, Ju-On aka The Grudge, Moribito) without much of a plan. I had 2 other already built & considered bodies for her before landing on this final form when she arrived lol. DAIYU means "black jade" in Chinese, & to her enemies, she lives up to her name. Coming from a long lineage of law enforcement, DAIYU was the first female family member to take on the honor "to protect & serve." Her father was a constable but was killed in a peace keeping effort during a territory dispute when she was a teenager by the Chinese Tong (a secret society tied to criminal activity.) After graduating the academy she was determined to take down that Tong syndicate & eventually did with masterful detective work, gifting officials with enough evidence to be able to shutdown that criminal brotherhood for good. With a great rapport with both officials & civilians, & China losing land to global flooding, ADMIRAL SHARK BITE wanted someone to head up investigations on Atlantis as crime is at an all time high in a desperate world filled with illegal immigration efforts & enemies vying for territories, with Atlantis being the largest & most coveted of the man-made sea stations. DAIYU kept the title of constable despite many offers for promotion, as it was the rank her father last held. |
04-16-2022, 09:57 AM | #1335 |
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#319/X113. PIPELINE (WEAPONS MASTER VERSION) (based on G.I. Joe ROC TRU Headquarters for Heroes Bench Press '09 )
Marauder Task Force Weapons Master Version/Version 2 Origin: USA Season 6 I've mulled over doing several versions of Rock 'N Roll in this thread. But one I knew I was doing for sure was ROC's Bench Press. One of my favorite figures from that line, his great build, different weapons pack-out, & unusual naming convention made him a stand out in my ROC expanded head canon. He's been planned since my "ROC Remix" series as I wanted to remake all of my assigned "Elite 5" from my ROC expanded roster (which is: Sgt. Stone, Helix, Kamakura, Bench Press, & Flash... Now I just have to make a Flash! ;-) ) But knew he was going to be built from enough bin fodder when I had it. I was waiting on one of the 2020 MGR unreleased bearded heads to finish him off, but I though this DNL one would be more unique (later)... & I like having one-off heads on my shelf. The oldest member of SGT. SLATE'S "Elite 5," PIPELINE was one of the first to be signed on as "staff" for the Mobile Command Center operation in order to train others on the weaponry used to defend the transport for this special mission. Thing is, PIPELINE has mastered all of that weaponry (even the latest advancements) quite some time ago & due to boredom, has decided to take a different approach to challenge himself personally by using what he refers to as his "Close Encounters" rack. This rack is filled with axes, chainsaws, pipes, golf clubs, knives, piano wire, & more. He's still keen on his machine guns, shotguns, & missile launchers... but loves the rush of of relying on his own prominent physical strength (extended) to take down the enemy! Last edited by Steel Brigade; 04-23-2022 at 10:42 PM.. |
04-16-2022, 09:58 AM | #1336 |
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#320/X114. CADET BOMBSHELL (based on G.I. Joe Valor vs. Venom Bombstrike '05)
Marauder Task Force Origin: USA Season 9 My brother heavily collected Valor vs. Venom figures, but one of the only ones I bought was the Bombstrike 2-pack with Croc Master. Showing this completed MTF figure to my brother, he said she was one of the only memorable characters from that line lol! I also bought the Club version (which I had to get a replacement of as she had 2 of the same lower leg... whoops!) I liked that figure well enough that I didn't really end up thinking I would make her in My MTF Universe... I've seen several customs of her done over the years, but when I was looking to use up some parts bin female fodder, I thought I could easily make her with most of what I already had available... the next step was to get a sweet head to make her stand out... & Spartan 1:18 was there with a custom ScarJo noggin that I thought would be a great fit! For her re-code name, I went with her original Hasbro naming before it was changed. ;-) Growing up a soccer star, BOMBSHELL had physicality in her blood. Her 2 brothers were also praised all-stars but ended up both going into the military instead of sports to help with the rising cause. After the Armageddon Wars, one brother had been kidnapped by WRATH & the other went lost looking for him. Devastated by her 2 brothers being MIA, BOMBSHELL had a drive to get into a military career herself, & use her skills acquired... but in a different way. She chose to get into the advanced drone program, not only as a way to fight for the future, but also as a safer way to search for her brothers. She has a laser focused intensity & uncompromising will to win from her sports days that has now made her the MTF's leading drone specialist, carrying out lethal counter-terrorism strikes as well as surveillance. Her arm device was specifically developed for flying drones long distances outside of MTF satellite locations. Likeable, flirty, & knowing how to get what she wants, BOMBSHELL earned that code name from her peers that find her both irresistible & unattainable. Last edited by Steel Brigade; 04-16-2022 at 10:48 PM.. |
04-16-2022, 10:02 AM | #1337 |
Just a fan
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Awesome job!
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04-16-2022, 10:14 AM | #1338 |
Joe Gramps aka Mr H
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See, this is why I refer to you as the "MTF Master Builder". All spare parts builds, all equally excellent. You never cease to amaze me SB, keep up the great job bud.
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04-16-2022, 10:16 AM | #1339 |
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Fantastic bashes my friend! Every one of them.
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04-16-2022, 11:00 AM | #1340 |
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I love all these but the updated darklon and bombshell are my favorites.
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