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Author:  wisper [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:26 am ]
Post subject:  My Custom Character Advice
Ok I am new to the customizing game and was wondering if any one could help me decided what parts I need to customize my first character. He is planned to be one of the lead characters in a set of short stories I am writing in the Joeverse. I was thinking mostly FireFly but not really sure.

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My configuration so far!
Beret: http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=105
Head: ROC Anthony "Flash" Gambello
Torso: HoH Firefly
Arms: 25th Anniversary Viper
Waist: HoH Firefly
Legs: HoH Firefly
MP5: Para-Viper
Vest:
Knee Joints: Para-Viper

So any suggestions would be helpful and appreciated.
Author:  Redmao [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 12:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
I'm no expert compare to most of the members here, but according to your picture I'd say that the comic pack Firefly would be a good base.
Maybe the ROC Flash head and a Marauder beret.
His forearms look like Burnout's so you could try to use those.

A little paint here and there and you'd be set.

Have fun!
Author:  wisper [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 2:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
Firefly works well for most of the body. Think V18 would be best though.

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I dont like the lower arms and hands though. Think I need to find something different. The mask would work but not quite what I had in mind. The Flash head is good but the eye holes just don't look right.

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Author:  chad_ghost [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 6:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
The torso has a reactive armor look to it.
Author:  drbindy [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 8:55 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
reactive armor OR the gung ho torso mod that Jin just posted this week...
Author:  DarkJedi [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 9:07 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
wisper wrote:
Ok I am new to the customizing game and was wondering if any one could help me decided what parts I need to customize my first character. He is planned to be one of the lead characters in a set of short stories I am writing in the Joeverse. I was thinking mostly FireFly but not really sure.

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Wisper.png


So any suggestions would be helpful and appreciated.


Other than the beret and weapons, that looks exactly like a new sculpt custom I got earlier in the year...

I'll have to post pics...
Author:  Jay [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:23 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
Hall Of Heroes Firefly is the right body base for certain.

For the head, either Flash as has been mentionned, or the Alley-Viper's:
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The short sleeves and funky gloves make 25th Anniversary Viper's forearms the perfect fit.

For the kneepads, you can always use WWE Build'n'Brawl elbow pads.

The vest can be Shockblast's
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Not certain on the beret or the gun strap, though.
Author:  roguetiger [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
Try http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=105 for the beret. You'd just have to paint it green and print a label of the crossbones. http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=49 For the MP5 or if you want that gun specifically you'd have to find that BBI weapons set that Target used to have and make your own harness for it. Or find a BBI head with the Green Baret with it.
Author:  Jay [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 10:47 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
roguetiger wrote:
Try http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=105 for the beret. You'd just have to paint it green and print a label of the crossbones. http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=49 For the MP5 or if you want that gun specifically you'd have to find that BBI weapons set that Target used to have and make your own harness for it. Or find a BBI head with the Green Baret with it.

Actually, the MP-5 that comes with the Para-Viper is a perfect match for the one on his design:
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Author:  roguetiger [ Wed Dec 02, 2009 11:54 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
Jay wrote:
roguetiger wrote:
Try http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=105 for the beret. You'd just have to paint it green and print a label of the crossbones. http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=49 For the MP5 or if you want that gun specifically you'd have to find that BBI weapons set that Target used to have and make your own harness for it. Or find a BBI head with the Green Baret with it.

Actually, the MP-5 that comes with the Para-Viper is a perfect match for the one on his design:
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ah yea forgot that one
Author:  wisper [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 3:52 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. This is what I have so far.

Beret: http://www.marauderinc.com/servlet/Detail?no=105
Head: ROC Anthony "Flash" Gambello
Torso: HoH Firefly
Arms: 25th Anniversary Viper
Waist: HoH Firefly
Legs: HoH Firefly
MP5: Para-Viper
Vest: ?? (Could do without)
Knee Joints: Para-Viper

I am not happy with the Flash head really and do think Shockblasts or Alley Vipers would work better but will have maybe revist that later as I cant seem to find eithers heads.

Here is a quick mock up of what it will look like (Cut-and-paste style).

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Author:  roguetiger [ Thu Dec 03, 2009 5:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
wisper wrote:
Thank you everyone for all the suggestions. This is what I have so far.

I am not happy with the Flash head really and do think Shockblasts or Alley Vipers would work better but will have maybe revist that later as I cant seem to find eithers heads.


If you can wait another month (supposedly) the Cobra Rage is supposed to be coming out with a Alley-Viper http://www.theterrordrome.com/forums/vi ... 198&t=5086 there.
Author:  past nastification [ Fri Dec 04, 2009 7:11 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
My advice would be this: don't use any parts that have already shown up on a Firefly figure. From a design perspective, the only thing that significantly distinguishes your character from Firefly is the beret and rolled-up sleeves. To avoid additional design overlap, use different parts.

Don't misread this as me saying your character's a Firefly knockoff. He's not, but there's only so much that can be done when the camo is comprised of greys and dark colors.

I'm not clear on if your character is Firefly or not, btw.
Author:  wisper [ Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: My Custom Character Advice
past nastification wrote:
My advice would be this: don't use any parts that have already shown up on a Firefly figure. From a design perspective, the only thing that significantly distinguishes your character from Firefly is the beret and rolled-up sleeves. To avoid additional design overlap, use different parts.

Don't misread this as me saying your character's a Firefly knockoff. He's not, but there's only so much that can be done when the camo is comprised of greys and dark colors.

I'm not clear on if your character is Firefly or not, btw.


Thank you I don't want to look like firefly but he is one my favorite characters and inspired the look. No Wisper is not Firefly he is actually a Joe, or he will be by the end of the main story line.

The basic concept of the story is that a group of Green Berets serving in Iraq stumble onto Destro selling weapons to the insurgents. The proceeding mission gets some of the team killed and the rest get noticed by GI Joe who then invite the team to join a green shirts. Over the next few months, after some battle loss, they prove themselves as green shirts are invited as full team members.
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