Jim Lawson style custom Michelangelo action figure

*Plasticplayhouse* · 01-24-2012, 06:39 AM

The past few months I have been re-reading many of my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. The City at War arch in particular is one of my most favorites. The entire C@W series was penciled by Jim Lawson who is probably the only person to have possibly drawn more of the turtles than even Eastman and Laird.

Recently I commissioned Jim to draw me a picture of all four turtles, which he did an amazing job on. I was so inspired by my commissioned piece that I decided to make my own Jim Lawson styled Ninja Turtle action figure.

I began with a 2007 TMNT movie Raphael which I shaved down in order to sculpt the new details with an epoxy clay. As you can see in the work in progress shots, about 90% of the figure was resculpted. The nunchucks were crafted from wooden dowels and wire. The belt was made from vinyl.

While Leo and Donnie are my personal favorites, Mikey doesn’t always get the respect he deserves, so I chose him.

I showed the pics to Jim himself and he said, “he was impressed” and “you made my day”. In turn, him being pleased with my rendition of his art made my day!

Michelangelo (Jim Lawson style)

Mikey stands 6" tall and has aprox 13 points of articulation

For those who are unfamiliar with his art, here is a pic for reference.
NOTE: this is not the piece he did for me. This is a pre existing piece Jim has posted on his website. I only used it as a good style and color reference.

01-24-2012, 06:39 AM	#1
Plasticplayhouse the gray ghost Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: North East Posts: 2,194	Jim Lawson style custom Michelangelo action figure The past few months I have been re-reading many of my Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comics. The City at War arch in particular is one of my most favorites. The entire C@W series was penciled by Jim Lawson who is probably the only person to have possibly drawn more of the turtles than even Eastman and Laird. Recently I commissioned Jim to draw me a picture of all four turtles, which he did an amazing job on. I was so inspired by my commissioned piece that I decided to make my own Jim Lawson styled Ninja Turtle action figure. I began with a 2007 TMNT movie Raphael which I shaved down in order to sculpt the new details with an epoxy clay. As you can see in the work in progress shots, about 90% of the figure was resculpted. The nunchucks were crafted from wooden dowels and wire. The belt was made from vinyl. While Leo and Donnie are my personal favorites, Mikey doesn’t always get the respect he deserves, so I chose him. I showed the pics to Jim himself and he said, “he was impressed” and “you made my day”. In turn, him being pleased with my rendition of his art made my day! Michelangelo (Jim Lawson style) Mikey stands 6" tall and has aprox 13 points of articulation For those who are unfamiliar with his art, here is a pic for reference. NOTE: this is not the piece he did for me. This is a pre existing piece Jim has posted on his website. I only used it as a good style and color reference. __________________ Want to see more of my custom figures? http://plasticplayhouse.deviantart.com/ Last edited by Plasticplayhouse; 01-24-2012 at 07:38 AM.