Well been busy building my Microman collection the last few weeks.

So First Microman custom was a Comic DREDD.
I am slowly building a Judicial Force & International Judges too with the New Jow Bodies & some "Frankenstein" put together bodies for greater articulation.
With the Microman onslaught I could see a New Base figure to play with.

So Take One Black Wrestler Microman (sorry No idea his name).
I switched his legs for a set of WWE BnW legs that had been adapted already for a Judge figure (New boots and working Holster). I had already made a Dredd Head.

So enjoying the idea of an Uber articulated Judge

So as you can see.
Pads are covered. Elbow pads I am using WWE BnB elbow pads painted up.
Knee pads I sculpted.

Armed with a Lawgiver MKII. Kambei did the MKI lawgivers sometime ago, I remodelled them into MKIIs.
Which as you can see fits Nicely into the Boot Holster.

Also will be issued the Colt 3000 WIDOW MAKER (replacement to the Scatter Gun).

Still need to make:-
Boot knife and scabbard,
Badge & Chain,
zip on uniform,
Gauntlet pouches.

As some of you may recall I like to get the height right with my customs.

Always seen Joe as a 6ft 5" or 6ft6" character and so have aimed at that.

Now I am finishing off the Belt Buckle, the other bits that still need adding.

Also touching up the paint where its a tad sloppy (mainly on the Helmet visor).

Last WIP photo.

Next ones will be finished figure.

Nice build!

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That looks REALLY good.

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Looking great.

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I love:

the head
the details, armor, belt, etc...
the height
the articulation
the ambition behind it
and the detailed WIP shots.

However, I fear for your future heartbreak by using microman parts on any modern custom. I haven't owned many microman figs, but of those I have, greater than 50% are in some state of crumbling.

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Thanks Guys for the kind words.

Drbindy, I hear you But TBH have been using Microman figures as base for customs since they first started coming out and ALL of them are still solid my friend.
Was a Fan of them then & Still am.

Oh yes they are delicate compared to MU, Joes etc. However till I master the art of casting and can cast my Joe, MU "Frankenstein" with the same 30+ points of articulation. Guess Microman is still viable

BTW when you say Crumble, you mean that Literally?

None have crumbled or mishaps. The only sad mishap I have had was a KICKER straight out of the packaging, snapping at the knee. However was able to fix that.

Have you had the MMs out all this time, or still kept in packaging? Also, you're in England where your cooler/wetter climate will have a less damaging impact. Down here in Texas, I haven't come across a non-busted MM fig in like five years. I love the ambition and skill, but I too think it'll eventually end in tears, mate.

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In Package, In Package HELL NO. I Set FREE all my Figures

How else do you play & customise them

So it's more a temperature issue then? Was not aware of that.

As said Have made many Microman customs over the years (I was buying and customising from their first release onwards) and None have suffered "crumble" or any other damages.

I agree they are fragile figures but like the CM Brave Mospeada Riders and others, you just go careful, even when customising them.

Though this is the First Wrestler Microman I have modded, they certainly appear a Lot more solid and stable compared to the norm.
Plus as stated DREDD has WWE BnB legs (due to them already fitted with boots and holster). Just wish someone did the Upper body on par with Microman.

I hope one day we will see a figure with the same amount of articulation as Microman But More robust and stronger materials.
I have made one of my own But that took:-
WWE BnB Waist & Legs,
MU Black Spidy Torso (Modded chest for better arm movement) & Shoulder balls,
MU She Hulk Arms,
& Revoltech joint for the improved Neck articulation & Wrists.

Also using a Joe Torso with WWE BnB shoulder ball & Arms from a Marvel Superhero Showdown (who remembers them lol).

Solid and Uber posable But as said several figures to make one, so Not cost efficient to make More & as I do not know the art of casting. That does limit me.

Also 2 more WIP Judges None Microman.

Both have Joe Torso's, WWE BnB legs with Marvel Superhero Showdown Ghost Rider Boots and holsters. One I have gave the Shoulder connection & arms from the Superhero Showdown Ghost Rider (To keep that extra bicep twist & double elbow).

See how they fair next to DREDD once done

Ok that's it... your articulation mods have inspired me to get back to work on a WIP I've had for 2 years now...

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