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08-12-2017, 07:28 PM | #1 |
Instigator of Intensity
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The trio of Torch, Ripper, and Buzzer are synonymous with the group known as the Dreadnoks, yet Hasbro only seemed to make a good ME version of Dreadnok Buzzer. I already posted my version of Dreadnok Ripper, so now i'm going to post Dreadnok Torch. I personally liked the Valor vs. Venom version more than the original, mainly because he looked more muscular and less generic. The only problem is compared with other figures, he's way too short. As a result, I wanted to have a Dreadnok Torch custom made that was a combo of both the RAH and Valor vs. Venom versions. I came up with the idea while Marine_Deadpool painted the details on the figure, and wow, did he knock this one out of the ballpark! I especially like the detailing on his pants with the flame.
Note: This custom I found on Facebook helped inspire it: https://www.facebook.com/92626435154...type=3&theater For more photos of Dreadnok Torch, you can find them in my album here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/113336013@N04/? or on MD's Facebook page(search for 7.62 Kustoms). Formula: Head, flamethrower, and backpack: 25th Anniversary Comic Pack Dreadnok Torch Torso: Dollar General Wave 1 Shipwreck Bandolier: DVD 5-pack 25th Anniversary Snake Eyes(purple) Rest: 50th Anniversary Dusty Fast Blast Viper was one of my favorite new COBRA Troopers, and his filecard made him a legit bad-ass. A maniac with no fear working for COBRA? Scary. I already had one custom version that was made by Hard-er Master that was great, though I can't remember where there's an image of the FB Viper he based his off of(which looks slightly different from the ARAH version). I wanted another version that looked more like the ARAH version, but I didn't want to take the simple shortcut of making him just a repaint of the HEAT Viper. Instead, I came up with a different idea that I feel works as well. Like Dreadnok Torch, I supplied the parts, and MD painted the details. For a custom that looks fairly simple since it doesn't require much painting, once again MD did a great job. I find both Fast Blast Viper customs in my collection to be equally awesome. Thanks MD for both of them! Formula: Head: Retaliation Firefly Webgear: Dollar General Duke Bazooka: Not sure(it's not the RAH version since this one has a missile launching capability) Body: Retaliation "Ultimate" Snake Eyes
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08-12-2017, 11:29 PM | #2 |
Tiger Force member
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Wow those look sweet!! Nice job buddy!
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08-13-2017, 01:46 AM | #3 |
LNC Commander
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Very cool!
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08-13-2017, 06:54 AM | #4 |
Crimson Guard
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Location: Canada, eh?
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Both are terrific! Props to both of you.
OB
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08-13-2017, 03:40 PM | #5 |
Snake Smasher!
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That is probably the coolest Torch custom I've seen! The design from the "New Sculpt" era of Joe was one of the bright spots in the run, and your custom captures the essence of that design. Great job, bro!
-Todd Shakka85
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08-15-2017, 03:26 PM | #6 |
Instigator of Intensity
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Thanks guys! I agree, there are plenty of gems within the "New Sculpt" era, like Torch, Zarana, Major Barrage, etc.. If FSS continues with more waves, I definitely want to see these characters and Fast Blast Viper be included.
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