[Steel Brigade]

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Originally Posted by Hit & Run

Darklon came out looking fantastic! Really great use of the Marauder armored pieces because they really match up with how I always envisioned the o ring figure looking. Love the larger pouch on his chest, shoulder a roar and that gun to really give him an imposing look.
Always loved Toxo Viper & Toxo Zombie growing up so it?s awesome to see one of them finally pop up in your thread. Love that chrome marker you used on the face plate, then you tied the figure together nicely with that build. Awesome write up as always, haha, I never really thought about how miserable the troops who worked for a Cesspool type leader must be.
Daiyu is badass! Love the dress shirt combined with the MTF pants, really gives her a cool look. That?s a beautiful head that you picked up for her and the police belt & gear finishes off the look perfectly to match your backstory for her.
Lmao! I love that Pipeline?s close encounter rack included Leatherface?s chainsaw! I feel sorry for the trooper who meets him in the tight corridors of the command center and see him start up that thing! Really great take on Benchpress. He was one I had always planned on making since he was always so pricy to pick up but I finally did find him for like $20 one day so I added him to the collection. I would like to do my own version of him down the road though since every joe can use at least one additional version. Haha.
Bombstrike is another one of those characters that I always think about a v2 for. Your?s came out looking fantastic! Love the Scarlett Johansson head for her, really gives her something extra and that head is just beautifully painted! Really enjoying the MTF stickers you are adding to the figures, then she?s another with a great build. The exo suit part as a controller for a drone is so cool! Great twist on the character to aid her search and the execution is really awesome. Really like the switch out to give her boots a different color as well.
Can?t wait to dig in to the next group!

Ha ha! Thanks for always noticing the little things when it comes to my character builds! Being this round was parts-bin mostly, sometimes you just need that spark to get a character started, (usually the noggin), & then I feel you need to maximize wherever you can. I never try to look at things cost-wise when making a build, & just try to recreate the bashes the best I know how. With character driven heads, specific accessories, roster variety, & making the most of what I already have lol. Every time I think I've come to a creative speed bump some new inspiration strikes! Once again, I appreciate your thorough review and all the kind words! Hope you enjoyed your vacation & glad to have you back on the 'Tank!

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Originally Posted by Flint_rocks

That is absolutely perfection. I always liked Tollbooth and picked up the club figure which is a bit of a disappointment but the vest really sets this apart. I mean the whole custom is awesome, but that small detail really makes him stand out. I may have to grab one for the club figure now.

Big thanks buddy! Glad you like Tollbooth! The vest is the Texas Ranger Brown Vest (from Dime Novel Legends!) ;-)

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[Steel Brigade]

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Originally Posted by Mr Hebime

From the cult Leader with the kanabō to Action Girl in the short shorts these all look amazing SB!

LOL! Thanks boss, as always, welcome aboard!... & of course you know your stuff, whether it be the weapons or the butt-huggers! XD

[paokole]

Bro, another killer batch!! Your level of creativity never ceases to amaze!

Shutendoji is a totally unexpected build as you're continuing to expand your cosmos of awesomeness. And I don't see any crazy use of bin parts work here haha because it's quite apparent a plan/story preceded this build and it also contradicts your reputation as the true master builder! Exceptionally put together, bravo! I have a feeling we'll be seeing more builds that follow this very theme. Please say yes!

Dr Swan is another incredible build, the Talia MTF head is an excellent choice here and the lipstick red legs are spot on and complement the image of said character beautifully! Love this one!

Then you're really crushing it with the Jungle Cyber Gunner. This BAT version couldn't be better as it deviates from the usual customs one sees sporadically for being so unique with that awesome head and little touches (Kronos forearms & chest plate). Really nice!

Of course Hard Hat is unquestionably IMHO the best Tollbooth custom character I've seen so far. The hard hat cast you got off Etsy together with those parts/colors sets this apart. You even integrated that Hank head nicely. Quite the formula and I gotta say it's beyond successful!

I always enjoy checking out your lethal but gorgeous female characters which I find so appealing and Action Girl is no exception. She appears to be a simple build but well thought out nevertheless. Your choice of head is spot on. Fantastic build and full of color and ACTION!

I very much enjoyed going over the pictures as much as I had fun reading the background stories for each build. Definitely a bonus each time I visit your thread.

Really cool stuff man. Keep them coming!!

[Steel Brigade]

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Originally Posted by paokole

Bro, another killer batch!! Your level of creativity never ceases to amaze!
Shutendoji is a totally unexpected build as you're continuing to expand your cosmos of awesomeness. And I don't see any crazy use of bin parts work here haha because it's quite apparent a plan/story preceded this build and it also contradicts your reputation as the true master builder! Exceptionally put together, bravo! I have a feeling we'll be seeing more builds that follow this very theme. Please say yes!
Dr Swan is another incredible build, the Talia MTF head is an excellent choice here and the lipstick red legs are spot on and complement the image of said character beautifully! Love this one!
Then you're really crushing it with the Jungle Cyber Gunner. This BAT version couldn't be better as it deviates from the usual customs one sees sporadically for being so unique with that awesome head and little touches (Kronos forearms & chest plate). Really nice!
Of course Hard Hat is unquestionably IMHO the best Tollbooth custom character I've seen so far. The hard hat cast you got off Etsy together with those parts/colors sets this apart. You even integrated that Hank head nicely. Quite the formula and I gotta say it's beyond successful!
I always enjoy checking out your lethal but gorgeous female characters which I find so appealing and Action Girl is no exception. She appears to be a simple build but well thought out nevertheless. Your choice of head is spot on. Fantastic build and full of color and ACTION!
I very much enjoyed going over the pictures as much as I had fun reading the background stories for each build. Definitely a bonus each time I visit your thread. Really cool stuff man. Keep them coming!!

Thanks for your thoughtful review as always buddy! You and Hit & Run always give me such great feedback! I think the forum right now is at an all-time-high with the creativity pouring out of "the regulars" threads... everybody I follow is offering something fun, different, & inspirational!

I can tell you I do have some more outlandish characters planned for the "Shinjuku Demon Parade" story line so please stay tuned! lol

Wow you think my Tollbooth homage is the best? Awesome! Sometimes it's those lesser made characters that can really shine when you finally break them down for customs... I'm so glad this one was so well received!

I have LOTS of new "Lethal Ladies" to come & you will see that in the upcoming waves! XD Some really fun stuff for me & I hope you're ready lol! Glad you enjoy them so much as they are among my favorites to make! Thanks for all the kind words, it's always great to have you in this thread! =)

[Hit & Run]

That cult leader is vicious! Haha, never gonna see me complain about a multi colored limb figure so I love it! That badass mask.....then the reveal of the Shang Tsung looking head underneath! Fantastic!

That?s a great Biggles-Jones, definitely an improvement over the Club?s offering. Really like the head & goggles combo, then the pieces used on her ankles to give her the boot look was a great idea. I was waiting for the Galen Erso swerve in her bio where she?s been sabotaging all of the weapons she?s been forced to make. Haha. She?s got time, just wait until WRATH wants to build their own Death Star caliber weapon!

That was a great head to give you an alternate for the Jungle BAT, then the build finishes the look off perfectly. That was always just such a cool design, probably tough to get cheap now as well so this is the perfect formula to troop build them a bit!

Haha, someone I used to work with talked Joes with me the one day because another buddy & I were talking about our favorites growing up.....he said he asked for the GI Joe tank as a kid....I guess he wanted the MOBAT.....he got the Bridge Layer. Safe to say that coworker did not still have love for Joe twenty plus years later the same way us tank receiving kids do. Haha. I did pick up a Bridge Layer with a vintage Tollbooth a few years ago though and I love it. Haha. Makes for some unique picture opportunities.

That build is perfect for Tollbooth, love the dress shirt and cloth legs combo. Then that head, hard hat & vest combo really bring it home. I like the Club?s version, but this is a great way to go if you?d like your Tollboith to have a little more height. Haha. I just pretend Tollbooth is 5?4 in my Joe universe because of the Club figure.

Love the origins of Action Girl, always fun when you can bring in a callback to your younger days into the collection. And a combo of Claire Danes & Chun Li......as a huge fan of the 90?s....umm, hell yes! Haha. That?s a beautiful head you chose for her, then a brilliant build for her tank top. The exposed skin on the shorts piece pairs perfectly with the orange BF torso to achieve your sleeveless t shirt look. As always, just great building there. Then love the sneakers and spiked collar as well. Really fun & original character!

I?m all caught up now! Let?s see the new recruits! Hahaha.

[nancy2K]

In response to no particular custom in this thread, I just wanted to say I'm very grateful for your work. I'm just getting back into customizing after 18 years away from the hobby. As I've been familiarizing myself with all of the incredible options now available to customizers, I keep coming back to this thread for inspiration as well as "proof of concept." There's hardly a thing that can be done with MTF parts (and a judicious sprinkling of BFS and custom cast items) that you haven't already tried. Beyond being a document of unbridled creativity and the joy of customization, this thread is an invaluable resource--a catalog of how parts can be combined, re-contextualized, and reimagined. Thanks for sharing your work with us.

[Fall]

Just wanted to echo nancy2k's sentiment. I haven't posted in this thread yet for lack of having anything constructive to add, but I'm always excited to see your posts and I'm looking forward to seeing more of your creations.