Mondo Gecko '87
 

"Mondo Gecko's the name, and stealing's my game!"
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1st appearance episode "Michelangelo Meets Mondo Gecko"

Customized the original 1990 Mondo Gecko figure to more closely match his '87 toon appearance. A lot of sculpting involved, then repainted the figure. Customized some accessories as well.

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From what I've seen so far, your re-sculpts (or 'toonification of the former Playmates toys) is really good. You definitely got the FW OT vibe.

Keep up the good work.

So frickin good.

Fabulous work, it's a perfect likeness!

Great stuff!

That's really good!

Thank you all for the kind words, much appreciated! :tsmile:

Here are some work in progress pictures:

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I don't need 6 inch ultra articulated collectors figures. If playmates did a line of toon accurate 4 inch figures as a collectible for us out there who grew up with the toon I think they'd make bank.

Is is great and I always love seeing when you do something new.

That's quite toon accurate!

Hey thanks! I also prefer smaller scale figures, I feel the larger super articulated figures have too many unsightly joint lines. I'll be working on more customs to show here.

Thanks, yeah I tried my best to get it toon accurate!

Thank you! Yup, he used a blaster gun when he was a villain in Mr. X's gang, so I gave him General Traag figure's blaster gun because it look kinda similar.

Awesome work as always dude!

Is that skateboard supposed to be more like the cartoon? You didnt post a pic of the skateboard in the cartoon.

Archieverse
 

He actually appeared in the Archieverse before the 1987 TMNT cartoon:

http://tmntentity.blogspot.se/2008/0...ntures-18.html

Thanks dude!

Yes, I will post some additional pics of the accessories in the cartoon.

Interesting, I've never read the Archie series, will have to check it out sometime.



Some additional pics of Mondo Gecko in the OT:

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They're great
 

They're great

Wow, that looks like it was a ton of work! :teek:

Holy ****
 

Just found this looking for something else...THIS IS AMAZING. AMAAAAAAZING. I want that so bad it hurts

Another great example of how even just the appropriate and careful paint apps can change everything.

This thread doesn’t seem relevant now that the new perfect NECA one is coming out.