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03-23-2008, 07:46 PM | #1 |
Karaoke Force
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As much as I love the 25th Anniversary line, two things I miss are new characters and re-imagined characters. So in the same tradition as my Rapid-Fire custom, here is a re-imagined Bombstrike. The original Bombstrike figure was just so good, that there really wasn't too much to do to improve it.
I have a few more customs to upload - including her brother - Barrel Roll! As always, feedback is welcome! parts: torso, waist, head, arms - Bombstrike upper legs - Legions Cobra Commander lower legs - stinger driver belt - bbi http://i200.photobucket.com/albums/a...g?t=1206315314 Last edited by MrClean; 08-03-2008 at 07:53 PM.. |
03-23-2008, 08:02 PM | #2 |
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Again like all of your work, I LOVE IT!
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03-23-2008, 08:47 PM | #3 |
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I like it, but not as much as your others, mainly because it is more like a new sculpt custom and not a 25th custom to me.
the use of half of the parts being non 25th parts alone doesn't do it, but the torso design and no o-ring are pretty much the defining characteristics of the 25th line which differentiates it from RAH or the new sculpt era, and using an o-ringed design in conjunction with mostly new sculpt parts makes this more of a new sculpt custom IMO. |
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03-23-2008, 09:51 PM | #4 |
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Originally Posted by gunslingercbr
I like it, but not as much as your others, mainly because it is more like a new sculpt custom and not a 25th custom to me.
the use of half of the parts being non 25th parts alone doesn't do it, but the torso design and no o-ring are pretty much the defining characteristics of the 25th line which differentiates it from RAH or the new sculpt era, and using an o-ringed design in conjunction with mostly new sculpt parts makes this more of a new sculpt custom IMO. I agree. It's more of a hybrid. The 25th legs give the figure more height and articulation to stand-in well with the 25th figures, but the RAH neckball still gives it that pre-2007 look. At least the mold injected arms cross over to the 25th style, although she's lacking wrist articulation. Of course, so is Lady Jaye. If we get a good female t-shirt look in the 25th line, then I'll probably upgrade her. Thanks for the compliment and feedback. They're well-appreciated! |
03-23-2008, 09:53 PM | #5 |
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i can dig her. she looks great for a hybrid lol. nice job man.
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03-23-2008, 11:28 PM | #6 |
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The figure looks great. I still wouldn't call her a hybrid either. The 25th torso(and ball-jointed head) is what defines it as "25th-styled", not the legs.
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03-26-2008, 03:28 PM | #7 |
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I think the sole defining characteristic of a 25th figure is the lack of an O-ring. My thinking -
Waist articulation: unique, but covered by vests in upcoming figures. Double Knee joints: Roadblock & Destro only have single hinge. Neck post: Major Barrage & Covergirl had this style pre-25th. Injected elbows: used on DTC pre-25th. I guess by my own definition however, the O-ring precludes Bombstrike from being official 25th style. But she definitely stands in as more of a fit with them and not any pre-25th figures. Thanks all for the input! It makes for interesting discussion. I really appreciate the compliments too from everyone! |
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