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02-12-2021, 02:32 AM | #21 |
Kraken
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: China
Posts: 254
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And... What's this "fly by night 'customizers'”? Just because someone hasn't been in the hobby long (which I have since the 80's), or doesn't have the time, money or resources to "put in the hard work" means they're some how less in the community? I guess I'm too busy with work and 4 kids to put in the hard work... so sorry...
That's some sorry Ivory Tower B.S. that denigrates every casual customizer here.
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02-13-2021, 05:26 AM | #22 |
Kraken
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: China
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Well I gave it 24hrs for a response, guess he's done playing Copyright Cop for now. I tried to handle this like a gentleman in private, but after all the crap he's given me in my own thread... I'm done with the drama and moving on.
Next up is Heart Breaker- She's Beauty and the Beast rolled into one. Equally adept at running a long con or robbing a bank. Heart Breaker is a master manipulator, able to read every mark and intuitively know which buttons to push. She gets what she wants and leaves a trail of broken hearts in her wake. I mostly took Live Wire's original legs to Velocity and then Velocity's original legs to Heart Breaker. They swap perfectly without modding. Only additions are smaller backpack (original went to Velocity), belt cut from her original skirt, and harness/armor on legs. All JoyToy fodder. Finally how they scale with other female figs...
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02-13-2021, 01:38 PM | #23 |
Kraken
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: China
Posts: 254
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Last up at least until I can do a Zartan and a Zarana:
Grimskull- Inspired by Skullbuster and Grimskull, two characters I might not get around to ever. Body is all one figure and head is Acid Rain. Very little work here. Just parts swapping his gear, to give a little bit of a survivalist vibe. Grimskull or Grim, is the quietest 'Nok there's ever been (including the "retired" members). Some of the gang just believe he's the rare introvert of their crew, but some know otherwise. Grim is focused on his awareness and preparedness. He tunes out all other distractions. Grim is constantly calculating his surroundings, so when things go sideways (which they inevitably will) he'll come out the other side in one piece.
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If you see something you like remember: I'm totally unoriginal :/ "We've both said a lot of things you're going to regret..." BatesDragon's All-In-One Customs Thread: http://www.hisstank.com/forum/g-i-jo...es-thread.html Last edited by BatesDragon; 02-13-2021 at 08:10 PM.. |
02-13-2021, 02:27 PM | #24 |
Lousy Greenshirt
Join Date: Jun 2017
Location: Iowa, US
Posts: 1,091
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These are all very cool! I've had my eye on some Joy Toy stuff, wondering how it could be used for a Joeverse; it's great to see some of it getting put to use! Really like that Grimskull.
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02-13-2021, 03:50 PM | #25 |
Cobra Soldier
Join Date: Feb 2021
Location: US
Posts: 68
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Nice work! Funny coincidence, I too customized that hand into a middle finger hand. It just seemed perfect for that.
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02-14-2021, 05:31 AM | #26 |
Extensive Enterprises Rep
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Alabama
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These look really great bates! I always like seeing different versions of character and joy toy has been putting out some really good shit lately that has really benefited much needed character updates. I wish I hadn’t put so much into Marauders first so I could fit joy toy builds but it’s too late for me, haha. Looking forward to what you do next.
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02-14-2021, 05:50 AM | #27 |
DEVGRU Operator
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: California
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These are really creative figures! Especially since you don't paint and/or sculpt, the parts and accessories choices are excellent! Great ideas for new Dreadnoks too.
HM
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02-14-2021, 07:49 AM | #28 |
Kraken
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: China
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So he ended up being basically a head swap. I know next to nothing about Acid Rain. I bought the head loose for about $3. The figures and sets are too rich for my blood to hack them up into customs. Quote:
These look really great bates! I always like seeing different versions of character and joy toy has been putting out some really good shit lately that has really benefited much needed character updates. I wish I hadn’t put so much into Marauders first so I could fit joy toy builds but it’s too late for me, haha. Looking forward to what you do next.
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02-28-2021, 07:07 AM | #29 |
Kraken
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: China
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So when I "finished" Heartbreaker I wasn't very fond of the Anime inspired head, but it was fine. Then I tried out this single pack Qi'ra head on and it's a perfect match.
Fitting the head is not that hard but you will need a spare head that fits the JoyToy figure. The neck ball on the Qi'ra figure is so big I just cut the spare head down to fit inside the Qi'ra head. I got lucky that it fits snug, so I didn't even need to glue it in. I took the opportunity to add a few other upgrades... 1. Added an improvised harness to hold her shotgun 2. Exposed some of the skin tone plastic of the upper right thigh to better match her left leg; just carefully scraped away the paint. 3. Added ankle articulation by cutting above the ankle. It still fits snuggly and works perfectly. I'm done with this 5 POA mannequin piece of crap... Well maybe the jacket and skirt might work for something
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02-28-2021, 11:47 AM | #30 |
Crimson Guard
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: St.Louis, Missouri
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The Qi'ra head is a better upgrade.
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