More comments, more thank yous. I'm really glad people are liking the Bludd figure; that custom was a rare case of Hasbro making a figure that was 100% perfect for a design I had in my head. When I saw that RoC Duke, I was beyond excited to get my hands on one to make my Bludd. Strangely, even though they look nothing alike, I actually got the idea for him from a figure that Livevil made several years back (a beret-wearing Bludd), so I just want to tip my hat to him for an amazing custom that jumpstarted my thought process.
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Stalker: Great take on the character, the head actually doesnt bother me, reminds me of Don Cheadle a bit and I can see him as Stalker so it helps, i dont need a stache to cement it i guess.
Doug, it's awesome to see you pop up on here, and I'm glad you liked this bunch of customs. I had the same thought about the head when I saw it: it's somewhere between Don Cheadle and Chiwetel Ejiofor, two actors whose work I enjoy.
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Peirce: I got two favorites and he is one of them, the story along with the mods and the look really strikes me right. Some where between solid snake and Liam Neesons Hannibal. Old hardcore tough guy who has a bit of class about him.
I'm glad to hear that, because he's my favorite figure of the bunch, too. He was also probably the most challenging to make, even though he might not look it. It sounds like you got exactly what I was going for with him. Thanks for your feedback early in the process, too; it was immensely helpful. Now when are we going to see some new ones from you?
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However Im not sold on the head. I agree that a tache would tie him in more to his classic look, but I think the issue I have is that that head makes him look just too young. I agree with the characterisation of a cool, calm warrior and while the facial expression sells that I dont get a crusty vet feel from it.
First off, thanks for the compliments! While I think the head looks a little younger in the pictures than it does in real life, you've got a point about it looking a bit too young in general. I think I'll take another crack at giving him a mustache and see if that ages him at all (a bit of gray in it might make a difference somewhat), but if not, I might have to begin the search for a new head.
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Psyche- Out- always had a soft spot for him and I like this rendition. I also get a pmc feel from him.
I based him on two pictures I found: one of a PMC operator in Iraq and one of a CIA advisor in the mid-80's. I really like the idea of plainclothes operators, so it was fun to finally have an excuse to make one. More to follow on that front, including a whole slew of PMC guys; that's kind of a theme in this whole project.
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Pierce- my only critique would be that at that age, Id expect to see some 'salt' in his hair. Its a fantastic custom but I feel a greying look would reflect his experience.
I was wondering if someone would bring that up. I've been debating about that for a while, and the only reason that I held off was because I was concerned the figure would start to take on too much of a Nick Fury look. It's still a strong possibility, though, and I'm leaning toward doing it. To be continued.
As I've said ad nauseum in this thread, thanks a ton for the feedback. I've been working on these guys for so long that getting a fresh group of eyes on them has been fun.