My Shredder custom figures!

[jinzin]

Hey guys! I'm new here. I've been tracking various dicussions on this site for some time now but I thought that this would be as good a time/reason as any.

I just recently put this guy up on ebay. I guess I'll post the auction link in the other forum area.
He's Super Shredder (well.... obviously I guess) I made out of a Marvel Legends Iron Man figure, Super Shredder parts and some apoxy as well as a mask off of the new toon shredder.
He's been a pride of my figure collection for a couple of years but it was just time to put him up and work on a new one now that my skills have enhanced some since I made him.

http://img862.imageshack.us/img862/7571/1005761jh4.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/862/1005761jh4.jpg/)

http://img607.imageshack.us/img607/3838/1005759bl8.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/607/1005759bl8.jpg/)

http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/9840/1005757fe6.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/845/1005757fe6.jpg/)

http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/278/1005755su3.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/89/1005755su3.jpg/)

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/9275/1005763rd1.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/29/1005763rd1.jpg/)

http://img846.imageshack.us/img846/8281/1005772tj9.th.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/846/1005772tj9.jpg/)

I have many more shredheads to share with you all including a fully articulated 4kids shredder, my version of the original 4kids Oroku Saki Shredder, a 3/5 inch shredder, and a revamped next mutation shredder among others.

If you guys have any comments, questions or rude remarks please don't hesitate to let me know thanks!

[Jester]

I saw this...awesome work!

[Powder]

Very cool, I look forward to seeing the rest.

[Eiko]

Very nice.:)

[Loco]

awesome shredder and I like the avatar , would like to see this costume in a bigger pic.

[jinzin]

Thanks guys! @ Powder, I'll have at least the next mutation shredder up shortly, the other stuff are mostly works in progress but if you all are interested I'll post up some WIP pics.
@ La Faucheuse, I just set up a thread for it at your request in the fan creations section of the forum, btw, thanks for the friend request!

[rufus]

Thats an amazing Shredder custom. If only playmates had made one that awesome.

[Powder]

Thanks guys! @ Powder, I'll have at least the next mutation shredder up shortly!

That's the one I have the most interest in seeing, so that's good to hear!

[sdp]

TNM Shredder sounds cool, I always liked his design, though IIRC he kinda looks like Super Shredder only less spikes/beefed up.

BTW do you have a larger version of your sig? I really like it and didn't find it on your deviantart page.

[Patraw]

The blood on the hands/face is too heavy/unrealistic and I don't care for the unmasked head, but other than those two things, that's one excellent looking Super Shredder.

[agliarept]

more pics more pics lol. very cool dude! nice work!

[jinzin]

@ rufus, lol thanks man. I gotta admit when I finally got my grubby mitts on super shredder, I was so dissapointed that he was a short squaty guy and just a recast of the slice and dice shredder with different add-ons. I was hoping Neca was going to do great things with the TMNT license considering all their movie toy work but.....

@ sdp, I think that's why I like it so much lol. Also for the sig request, I set up a new thread last night in the fan works part of the forums to showcase some larger pics of the costume, you can check it out there.

@ Patraw... I kinda agree. The idea I had when making this guy was that he was going to have a bit of an undead demon possessed look to him which is why I gave him the red eyes. I meant to make it look a bit heavy with exposed bits of bone and deep wounds... but yeah, gore on a figure is hard to do with paint alone, I think I should have made the wounds with sculptural detail first then painted them.. though bloods always rather hard to do on toys, never quite looks right.

@ agliarept, lol I'll try to get on it, just don't have my hard drive on me atm that has more pics of my other stuff.

[TheCanadiandrome]

awesome work dude

[***First of Two Latin Kings***]

Can't wait to see the others...Wes still has the best Shredder in these parts thus far...

[PizzaPower]

damn he really does.

[Powder]

Wes still has the best Shredder in these parts thus far...

damn he really does.

Is that really necessary?

[PizzaPower]

um yes yes i think it was :)
is that really necessary mod? oh thats right your just a member.

[jinzin]

Is that really necessary?

Lulz yeah. I wouldn't exactly call that constructive by any means.... though I have to admit the competitor in me feels the need to perhaps meet that as a challange.

I feel it's probably good to note that this was the 3rd or 4th custom I completed when I started seriously making them.

[twopinacoladas]

Sick figure, nice work!

[Venom]

Such a badass figure! :tcool:

[raven6859]

That looks awesome, I really like the paint, especially the wounds on his hands and stuff!

[jinzin]

@ Pina and Venom - Thanks guys! I'm glad you like him. :)
@ Raven-Thank you... like I said I think I could have done better on that part of the figure but I didn't do enough research on it before I started. I should've checked out some McFarlane toys or something lol.


Anywho... Here's some pics of the Next mutation Shredder redux I made. He's a simple custom. I just altered his stance and straighented him out from that goofy squatting position he was originally in. Gave him a sash, and decked him out with armor from 2004 tmnt Shredder plus some spikes I made myself. The only real sculpting work I did this time was giving him beefier traps, and some touch up work on the legs and feet to hide the cut and past job. He's a simple custom and he needs a better silver paint app but overall I like him.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/6168/nextmutationshredder.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/217/nextmutationshredder.jpg/)

http://img24.imageshack.us/img24/3023/nextmutationshredder2.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/24/nextmutationshredder2.jpg/)

http://img16.imageshack.us/img16/135/nextmutationshredder5.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/16/nextmutationshredder5.jpg/)

http://img714.imageshack.us/img714/8272/nextmutationshredder3.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/714/nextmutationshredder3.jpg/)

http://img98.imageshack.us/img98/9651/nextmutationshredder4.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/98/nextmutationshredder4.jpg/)

[Powder]

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[Wes]

Really like that Super Shredder, jinzin! I'm not sure about the scale -- the IM body is great for the beefy look, but I think I'd want a 6" Super Shredder to be an inch or two taller -- but there's no denying that it looks bloody awesome. What did you use for the unmasked head?

The TNM Shredder is pretty nifty for what it is, too. :)

And don't listen to my cheerleaders (though I do appreciate their... appreciation ;) ). Your SS went for over $300 -- :teek: -- so I'd say you're winning the Shredder competition thus far! Even Jin's *coughprettydarnedsimilartominecough* Shredder didn't bring in that much, and I've seen that guy sell customs for thousands of dollars.

Looking forward to seeing your upcoming Shredders! I still have a few on the way as well, though knowing me it could be years before I ever get around to finishing them.

[jinzin]

lol.. Yeah. Like I said, that shredder was one of the first real customs I ever made. I wasn't sure WHAT scale I wanted him at and at the time (this is 2 or 3 years ago) I was still VERY staunchly against converting to the 6inch scale of figures (Which is ironic since all my customs got me into the 6inch scale). He looks great compared to 5 inch lines. He's not entirely out of place alongside a lot of 6 inchers but yeah he could stand to be taller there.

Thank you though for the compliment. I did see Jin's custom... honestly his looked like it was an afterthought or rush job or something. I think he can do better than that.... but either way I'll take it! lol.

And yeah I totally get where you're comin from on the time issue. It takes me FOREVER to finish customs too. lol

[Luzmagica]

:o:o:o Wow!! So great work!!! Looks so nice!!! :tgrin: Awesome customs!!!! Keep it coming!!! :tcool::tcool::tcool:

[TheCanadiandrome]

:o :o :o :o :o DUDE! that's so sick! amazing!

[raven6859]

Big improvement on the Next Mutation Shredder. I especially like the sash, the larger blades on the left hand and the removal of the large blades on the inside legs.

[jinzin]

Thanks man. I appreciate that.. I think that kind of accidentally became my favorite shredder design. I started using it in a lot of my fan art lol

[TMNT-Collector]

amazing! your shredders look sick!

[jinzin]

Thank you! I've got more comin. In about a week or two I'll post up some more stuff. Including some turtles repaints.

[Slade]

In the first post, the only pic that shows is Super Shredder, but I will say he looks really good.

[Drose18]

Dayum! Thats sick!

[jinzin]

Thanks guys. Yeah sorry the links for super shredder died. Hopefully I still have the pics on my portable hard drive. I'll try and find them so I can post them up again but in the mean time....

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9859.jpg

[jinzin]

WIPS!

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9860.jpg


http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9862.jpg

[Lampy]

those are pretty cool man. great shredder customs! i take it you specialize in Shredder? cuz these look great man.

[jinzin]

Lol for sure. He's kind of one of my favorite villains ever.

[Wes]

Pretty interesting stuff with the grafting! I'm most interested in seeing how the Deadshot Shredder turns out, but with me being an articulation junkie that's kinda a given. :D

[Jester]

Pretty interesting stuff with the grafting! I'm most interested in seeing how the Deadshot Shredder turns out, but with me being an articulation junkie that's kinda a given. :D
I agree. Looks to be a Movie inspired Shredder, which in itself is awesome.

EDIT: Wait, Deadshot? Isn't that Firestorm?

[Wes]

^Er -- yeah, you're right. It's Firestorm. Been a while since I saw Firestorm, so the red and yellow made me think of the more recent Deadshot figure. :lol:

[jinzin]

Good eye, don't know if you noticed though but two of the 5 inch shred's have extremely enhanced articulation from what they used to have. Added double elbow joints, thigh swivel, knee, and ankle articulation as well.

He wants spikes give 'em spikes!
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9910.jpg

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9929.jpg

Annnnnd..... Obviously still a lot of work to do on the helmet especially the trident.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN9919.jpg

[Wes]

Yeah, I noticed the articulation! I will say that having done a more articulated Shredder using some of the same fodder you're doing with the 2K3 Shredder, I wouldn't worry too much about the leg articulation -- that skirt's going to be fairly restrictive, especially after you've painted it. (Using the cloth in the center might give you some added flexibility, though. Not sure; let me know how it pans out.)

Really like the sculpted spikes, too. Are they sturdy? What are you using to sculpt them?

[Powder]

These are too sick, man.

[HeatGuts]

wow these are awesome

[psychoandy]

These are all coming along VERY nicely. I'm excited to see them finished!

[Shredder74]

They looks terrific!!

[raphfan84]

Man that's a sick looking Shredder!

[jinzin]

Thanks so much guys.

@ Wes hey man, I used some Sculpey Flex to make the spikes. I still need to basically anchor them to the figure with some Apoxy because the super glue won't hold it. But yeah they're flexible enough to survive a drop test.

Anywho, here's some newish stuff. First a bunch of pics of my repainted 2012 turtles in vintage colors with a couple of custom chain link weapons. All these guys are on ebay for the rest of the week right now.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/ebay.jpg
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[jinzin]

Here's the rest :)

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN0170.jpg
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[jinzin]

Annnnd here's some of my own concept TMNT figures of Shredder and a couple of foot soldiers inspired by the old cartoon and the 2003 show. They are also currently on ebay.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN0199.jpg
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[TheCanadiandrome]

Wow! Sick! Great job

[jinzin]

Thanks man! There's mooooar comin'!

[koenne]

These look freakin awesome!
Keep them coming..
Cowabunga!

[Drose18]

Very cool!

[Tmnt Boss]

The flat paint job are really cool. I like the cartoonist look to them.

[Metropoliskid41]

Great work man! Those turtle repaints are incredible and those Shredded customs are jaw dropping.

[Shredder74]

Great work indeed ! ! !

[raven6859]

Great stuff!

[D-Nizzy]

Great work! How did you get paint to stick to the Nick weapons? I've tried a bunch of things, but it all just flakes off fairly easily.

[grungethemovie]

jinzin, did i tell you i love your super shredder and i'm gonna steal it?:tgrin:

[gunstarheroblue]

these are flipping awesome chief..Wow! I like the look of those Shredders!

[Plasticplayhouse]

those are some great looking customs man.

[Jay $tarkiller]

Daaayyyuum :tlol: Very nice shredders! Great work!

[jinzin]

Great work! How did you get paint to stick to the Nick weapons? I've tried a bunch of things, but it all just flakes off fairly easily.

I just put on layer after layer of paint on dull coat and clear acrylic. Eventually it held. lol

[jinzin]

Newly completed Shredder figure with a couple of Foot soldiers to accompany him. This figure was made with a 2003 Utrom Shredder and a whole bunch of added articulation, Aves Apoxie sculpt, and acrylic paint. He now has ball jointed elbows, thigh swivels, hinged ankles and hinged knees. This was obviously inspired by the original design from the comic and as such has been painted with a lot of hatch marks, dark shadows, and "metalic" highlights. The two foot soldiers are almost straight repaints. With some greys and reds thrown in the mix as I felt the sheer black costumes were just kind of boring as far as the figures were concerned. I also beefed up the legs and calves so they don't look so ridiculously skinny. The gritty-toon turtles making a cameo in the photos will be the next showcase but are not quite completed yet. Expect them to be finished sometime this week.
The Shredder and his cronies are on ebay for the next 7 days.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN6492.jpg
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[jinzin]

And here's the rest:
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN6504.jpg
http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN6511.jpg
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http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/ebay1.jpg

[Slade]

Bad ass. Great work.

[909 Turtle Fan]

Cool shredd-head. Looks good with the nick figs

[raven6859]

The Shredder looks great. Did you use the original 2003 legs? The added articulation is very impressive. Also, big improvement on the foot soldiers

[Mzx10484]

Looks like Cyber Shredder from TMNT Tournament Fighters game. Great !! :D

[Shreddhead]

Incredible work!

[zak_the_neutrino]

Wow that looks like a legit figure sold in stores. Amazing work! Do you make other characters as well??

[jinzin]

raven6859, Yep! Those are the original 2003 legs used as a base but there was a LOT of modding around them and the articulation additions.

Zak, I make tons of customs but when it comes to TMNT I'm almost exclusively a shredder guy. I wanted to make some movie turtles but I can never afford any of the base figure I need for them. lol

And thank you for all the compliments and support everyone I really appreciate it! :D

[jinzin]

FINALLY going to post these damned guys. lol. These are my take on "gritty" turtles. Someone on here (I can't quite remember who) posted a "gritty" Leo he had done using a reverse dry brushing technique. So I used it and I've got to say I like the way they turned out a SH*T TON! I included belt buckles and modded a couple of the weapons. Good times. :)

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[jinzin]

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[astig]

they all look really great! turtles are grim and gritty and has even got initials on their belts! great job!

[jinzin]

New-ish Shredder custom I recently finished. Just a 2007 Shredder CGI series re-hash with upgraded articulation and a couple of artistic liberties. Turned out pretty decent IMO.

http://i662.photobucket.com/albums/uu345/jinzin2008/DSCN6401.jpg (http://s662.photobucket.com/user/jinzin2008/media/DSCN6401.jpg.html)
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[jinzin]

He's on ebay for a few days. Get at him if you're interested. http://www.ebay.com/itm/291079325365?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649