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09-13-2020, 11:09 PM | #71 |
Bald Master
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I was hoping someone did Serpentor! I thought about it but couldn’t visualize the right twist. Glad you were able to!
The modified launcher head reworked as his helmet is epic! Such an awesome idea and you executed it flawlessly! Those colors pop so well together. Absolutely love this build, the paint job and the spin on the storyline! Great job! Quote:
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Nice work turning that Cobra head staff into Serpentor’s hood. That adds a lot to what became overall a uniquely creative, imposing Serpentor. The way you made the the cape and added the Cobra symbol belt buckle were also very nice touches. I also like how you chose the Ryu torso for him. You put a ton of work into the build and result really does impress.
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09-13-2020, 11:39 PM | #72 |
A Cimmerian
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I’ll go ahead and do my drop in the morning if no one else is planning to
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09-14-2020, 05:43 AM | #73 |
A Cimmerian
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FOOTLOOSE:
Went pretty deep in my creative out the box at least in terms of character psyche. I've also change his codename to "Hang Loose". Going into this project, I had a few parameters I needed to meet: 1) A character I hadn’t already done 2) A character I didn’t plan to do in classic ARAH style 3) A build and build out that wouldn’t rip-off or pander to Slice’s New Era aesthetics. First thing I did was narrow in on a few characters who I didn’t have any desire to remake- Torpedo, Ace- then I looked at characters I liked that could use a new spin- Low Light, Spirit, Beachhead. But nothing there seemed inspired. I had settled on Torpedo because I thought I could do some cool things incorporating his Hawaiian heritage and giving him a more dynamic look than a black wet suit (and I still might circle back around on him), then I was thinking- who’s a Joe whose appearance just doesn’t seem to match the figure that represents him. And I read Footloose’s filecard, and, oh boy, did that figure miss the boat. Here’s a guy that decides he wants to see the coast after a life in athletics, becomes a beach bum contemplating the mysteries of life, and essentially joins the military after having an existential crisis. No offense to mustahcio’d bad-asses around the world, but that doesn’t sound like a fitting description. I also never had any love for this Footloose as a kid. His crotch pieced seem oversized and disproportionate, and while now, that seems awesome, at that point in my life, big dick jokes weren’t really on my radar. So, launch-padding off of that, I started with a Venice Beach athletic/fitness freak. Footloose isn’t a bodybuilder, so he had to be a surfer. The cosmic mystery angle also inspired that decision- starting with wayfaring Norin Radd as my base, I added in a generous portion of Bodhi from Point Break, and just to really bring out the existential forethought, I seasoned it with just a little bit of Rustin Cohle from True Detective. What I ended up with was a chill surfer, who at his core, loves life and people, but through introspection and cosmic contemplation, understands that with the beauty of life is also the darkness of it. This is a man that can appreciate mankind despite its flaws, but can also rationalize the need to occasionally kill an individual- this also would have inspired his decision to join the military. This dichotomy, however, can lead to dark periods for Andy Meyers, which feeds his treks through the jungle to identify and eliminate enemy targets, often breaking off from his unit as the inner darkness drives him to his purpose, and often dissipates after sufficient drinking of Cobra blood, and are comparatively brief to his more laid back and contemplative disposition. Psyche Out has noted some of the concerns about Hang Loose’s mental stability, but is hesitant to assess a pathos to it, as “you think about duality of life and death and the existential purpose of a race that’s destined to become extinct, it’s going to take you to some strange places mentally.” Another note here is that I never believed in the idea of green shirts as it relates to GI Joe. This is a specialized team- support staff wouldn’t be field operatives. To that end, if you’re an infantryman on Joe team- that is, your specialty is infantry- you need to be a stone cold killing, one man wrecking crew. I’ve attempted to arm Hang Loose accordingly.
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09-14-2020, 09:14 AM | #74 |
ORZO
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Location: PA
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You know, I don’t think I ever read Footloose’s file card but you’re right, it did leave a lot of room for a total re-design if the character.
Love that you went with the surfer vibe for him since it allowed you to remake him into something totally different from what we typically see from the Joe’s. Really like how the shade of blue pops against the rest of his uniform and the camo paint job looks great! Really nice job with the free hand designs too. Did an awesome job gearing him up, love all of the weapons but the surf board really pushes it over the top. That’s an accessory that a Joe should have definitely come with over the years so glad you made that happen. Laughing that we both had the same idea for a bandanna tied around the left leg. The reveals for this contest are not disappointing! Can’t wait to see who we have left!
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09-14-2020, 11:31 AM | #75 |
Snake Smasher!
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So I guess it is down to ARBCO and myself posting over the next couple of days, unless there is anyone I am missing. ARBCO, I will let you post yours tomorrow, and I will post after that.
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09-14-2020, 11:40 AM | #76 |
Snake Smasher!
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H&R - Your Zandar is bizarre and colorful, just what I'd expect from you; I love it!
Ian - Your gender swapped Scarlet is fantastic, from the figure's build and paint, down to the strung bow! However, the name 'Scarlet' seems a bit effeminate for the character now, at least to me. Maybe a code name change to 'Red' would be in order for a male version of the character? But that is just my opinion. Oz - That Serpentor looks amazing! The hard work you've done shows! Ax - Your Footloose is a very different take on the character. Some great ideas for following the file card description of the character. The way you've geared him up is impressive! -Todd Shakka85
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09-14-2020, 12:04 PM | #77 |
A Cimmerian
Join Date: Jun 2016
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You know, I don’t think I ever read Footloose’s file card but you’re right, it did leave a lot of room for a total re-design if the character.
Love that you went with the surfer vibe for him since it allowed you to remake him into something totally different from what we typically see from the Joe’s. Really like how the shade of blue pops against the rest of his uniform and the camo paint job looks great! Really nice job with the free hand designs too. Did an awesome job gearing him up, love all of the weapons but the surf board really pushes it over the top. That’s an accessory that a Joe should have definitely come with over the years so glad you made that happen. Laughing that we both had the same idea for a bandanna tied around the left leg. The reveals for this contest are not disappointing! Can’t wait to see who we have left! Quote:
H&R - Your Zandar is bizarre and colorful, just what I'd expect from you; I love it!
Ian - Your gender swapped Scarlet is fantastic, from the figure's build and paint, down to the strung bow! However, the name 'Scarlet' seems a bit effeminate for the character now, at least to me. Maybe a code name change to 'Red' would be in order for a male version of the character? But that is just my opinion. Oz - That Serpentor looks amazing! The hard work you've done shows! Ax - Your Footloose is a very different take on the character. Some great ideas for following the file card description of the character. The way you've geared him up is impressive! -Todd Shakka85
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09-14-2020, 12:27 PM | #78 |
Iron Grenadier
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Well I wanted to keep the same name since the concept was to re-imaginate an existing character
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09-14-2020, 02:15 PM | #79 |
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09-14-2020, 02:22 PM | #80 |
Star Brigade Commander
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All these customs are sweet!!
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