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One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85
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Author:  Shakka85 [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:15 am ]
Post subject:  One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

New custom, new character...

Mini-Bio: It is reported that Head Shot was once the victim of an assassin's bullet, but when he didn't die, he took out the assassin. However, as he healed from the wound, those around him noticed a change in his personality; the man he had been slowly disappeared, and in his place was one who longed for thrills that were induced by his bloodlust. As he began hiring himself out as a soldier for hire, he took on the moniker Head Shot, not because he had been shot in the head himself, but because that is where he began shooting others, to finish them off.

Since aligning himself with Cobra, Head Shot has proven to be a brutal, unmerciful member of the organization. The only problem is, that he has as much trouble getting along with his new teamates as he does his enemies! Cobra Commander keeps Head Shot around because he gets results; that being said, he also has put his troops on alert, telling them to stay clear of Head Shot, for their own protection.

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Next up, Iron Klaw. Didn't think much of the Collector's Club subscription figure, so made one with a head sculpt I got from an awesome dude (StarWarsGeek). LMK what you think...

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Last up, Lady-Jaye. Had this awesome sculpt for a while, I got it from a Trigate when they were still around, but I cannot remember who actually sculpted it... Anyway, I present to you: Lady-Jaye!

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Author:  Tapper [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:24 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Like the back story on head shot, cool figure. Lady Jaye us awesome. Don't know much about Iron Law, good job.

Author:  Matthew [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:42 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Paints look great. Never would've thought to use the SKAR Soldier head for Iron Klaw, but it works very well. Lady Jaye is really nice too. A great modern update with a ridiculous camo job.

Author:  Pugsley [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:12 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Bravo! All 3 of these are home runs! Nice painting on Headshot's mask!

Author:  Shakka85 [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 2:10 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Matthew wrote:
Paints look great. Never would've thought to use the SKAR Soldier head for Iron Klaw, but it works very well. Lady Jaye is really nice too. A great modern update with a ridiculous camo job.


I wasn't sure who the head was supposed to represent, but it reminded me of Iron Klaw, so I used it... I guess it makes sense that his minions would have a similar look, too. Thanks for educating me, as I am not a huge fan of the 'Extreme' Joe-verse.

-Todd
Shakka85

Author:  Tanstoys [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 4:34 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

really nice, and here is the LJ. All are top quality work again.Who's torso is on the 1st guy?

Author:  Shakka85 [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:58 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Tanstoys wrote:
really nice, and here is the LJ. All are top quality work again.Who's torso is on the 1st guy?


It is the new Retaliation Firefly's torso... Loved the detail they put into it, hated the gimicky lower arms and the lower legs, so found parts that I thought worked with the body and upper arms.

-Todd

Author:  Iron Will [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:24 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Head Shot for the win!! Love it!

Author:  Doctor Robert Strange [ Wed Apr 03, 2013 9:36 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Head Shot: The bio is awesome, love the fig, but it doesn't automatically scream COBRA operative/mercenary to me...the green tricked me into thinking he was a Joe... still a sick piece regardless!

Iron Klaw: You managed to take a dark period for Joe and turn it into something bad-@$$! Maybe if the line had been more like your figure, GI Joe Extreme would've actually been a huge hit instead of, well, GI Joe Extreme.

Lady Jaye: I love this piece because you know exactly who it is as soon as you see her! What needs to be said? That camo pattern! The perfect capper to already stellar work!

Author:  xhairs [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:50 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

great job on all of them but LJ is my fav of the bunch.

Author:  DarkJedi [ Thu Apr 04, 2013 1:48 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

Iron Klaw is great. I like that he doesn't have a pointy chin mask section, it's part of the helmet.

Lady Jaye is nice too.

Headshot is very visual. Don't wanna mess with him at all...

Author:  past nastification [ Fri Apr 05, 2013 4:40 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

All of these are top notch. The first bad ass Iron Klaw ever! The dry brushing on Head Shot is astounding- I normally don't like the Snow Job pants, but the painting really makes them work.

Author:  pluv [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 10:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

I like Head Shot. I thought he was a take on modern special forces too, but I think that actually fits in with the bio for him.

Iron Klaw is good too. I've wanted to do something similar but then I remember I don't really care for the character. Still you came up with a great design with those parts.

Lady Jaye is fantastic. You did a great job of giving that head sculpt life and the camo pattern is eye catchingly good.

Author:  drbindy [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:15 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

ridiculous paint on LJ - nice one.

Love Head Shot too. The dry-brush really pops. Only question I have on him is whether he is white or black? The exposed arm (or is it just a sleeve) doesn't match the fleshtone on the neck. At least, if I'm seeing those parts correctly.

Author:  raptor [ Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:26 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: One, two, three new customs, by Shakka85

The paint on the head shot head literally dropped my jaw. I can't see him as a trooper with that head, but I can totally see him as a Punisher style comic book character.

- R

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