Custom Toy Contest -- Begin! - Page 2

Patraw · 07-09-2007, 10:19 AM

I had to finish this up first before I could start on this contest (I hate working on multiple figures at once):

It's a Quake: Scourge of Armagon Gremlin action figure, with a buttload of accessories, that I spent about 15 days sculpting.

Anyway, I finally started sculpting my first entry for this contest yesterday, and got about a third of it done. I anticipate I'll have it finished, and the photos sent out to you, towards the end of this week, Ectocooler.

*BigApple3AM* · 07-09-2007, 01:21 PM

I dunno what a quake is, but it's cool! Looking forward to your entry.

Dragnskull · 07-09-2007, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ectocooler

I dunno what a quake is, but it's cool! Looking forward to your entry.

this looks like its an awsome idea...i cant wait to see the projects!

id like to join in, always thought makin gmy own action figures would be fun...but sadly i havnt the slightest idea how to do something like that...

*BigApple3AM* · 07-09-2007, 04:30 PM

Just read the rules, then check out this website:
http://www.figurerealm.com/customtutorial.php

And if you still want to I'll sign you up!

*Zachatello00* · 07-09-2007, 10:44 PM

dude, this is an awesome idea! I'm not confident enough in my own abilities to participate (yet) but I'll certianly be checking back for results.

*Spitfire* · 07-10-2007, 12:46 AM

Someone better do Aramggon or Verminator X...or some Archie characters.

~~Toonami Tom~~ · 07-10-2007, 08:42 AM

This isn't my plan, but I think a Marvel Legends Psylocke re-painted to look like seasons 2-3 Karai would be awesome.

**Jester** · 07-10-2007, 08:49 AM

You could probably use Deathstrike also to make a ML style Karai.

*Ava Collier* · 07-10-2007, 12:58 PM

Come on people, don't wuss out just because it's something new. I've never done this before.

Patraw · 07-11-2007, 09:40 AM

Dragnskull: Ectocooler posted up some good links before (can't recall if it was this thread or the other one), in addition to the one given below your post, that will give you some background info on how to proceed. You could just do a repaint if nothing else; that isn’t terribly difficult.

Ectocooler: Quake is a FPS (first person shooter); a video game where you go around blasting things from a first person viewpoint. It’s like Doom, Halo, Unreal, Half Life, etc, if you're familiar with any of those.

My TMNT sculpt is about 2/3 done now. I’m shooting for finishing it Thursday, but it may take a day or two longer than that, depending on how things go.

Patraw · 07-13-2007, 10:58 AM

I finished up my entry last night and submitted it. I hope the rest of you are making good progress on your projects.

Leogeddon · 07-14-2007, 01:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Patraw

I had to finish this up first before I could start on this contest (I hate working on multiple figures at once):

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y19...emlinfinal.jpg

It's a Quake: Scourge of Armagon Gremlin action figure, with a buttload of accessories, that I spent about 15 days sculpting.

Anyway, I finally started sculpting my first entry for this contest yesterday, and got about a third of it done. I anticipate I'll have it finished, and the photos sent out to you, towards the end of this week, Ectocooler.

now that's insane, i would join but i can't make things with my own two hands except drawings... but i did come up with a shell phone and wanted to talk with the top dudes of Pizza Hut, a cell company, and Peter Laird himself about making a joint project... if only i could... they wouldn't listen to my awesome idea because it would complicate business and probably not possible.

I even drew out the possibilities of the layout like the pizza hut number that would be closest could be wired in the cell "Shell" phone once activated or something. =\

it could sell millions, i mean, who WOULDN'T wanna carry around a turtle shell looking cell phone??

Raziel · 07-14-2007, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony

who WOULDN'T wanna carry around a turtle shell looking cell phone??

A lot of people.

Patraw · 07-16-2007, 09:15 AM

Given the popularity of TMNT, I don't think it's unreasonable to think a 'shellphone' wouldn't be a successful item, particularly with children. It certainly wouldn't be hard to make. I imagine the idea has already been thought of though, Tony, so I don't think you'd get anywhere trying to market it yourself (I think 'shellphones' have been mentioned in the TMNT cartoons/comics before, but maybe I'm wrong). As this contest is for figures, I don't think it'd be acceptable as a stand-alone submission (you'd have to talk to Ectocooler for the final word on that though), although it would make a good accessory.

I started sculpting my second contest submission Saturday morning, but I had a busy weekend so I haven't made much progress on it (only about 1/6 done). I'm hoping to get some serious work done on it this afternoon/evening.

Patraw · 07-19-2007, 10:24 AM

Finished my second figure up yesterday and submitted it this morning; that does it for me. Looking forward to seeing everyone's results after the August 15th deadline.

Blade Raider · 07-19-2007, 04:11 PM

Since I just finshed touching up my first custom TMNT, count me in!

installerray · 07-21-2007, 12:08 PM

how about this dude
damn, i dont know how to make the pic bigger!?!?!?
it took me forever just to get it up here.
motherf*@#$r , i should have went to school a little more often, and i might of learned how to operate this fancy learnin box

*Ava Collier* · 07-21-2007, 08:51 PM

The cutting has begun!

Unfortunately this included my finger

I hope I'm still in one piece by the time I'm done.
Blarg...it will be obvious which one's mine >_>'

Patraw · 07-23-2007, 09:35 AM

Uh, nice figure, but I think you just disqualified yourself, missnickyray. The rules clearly state that you're not allowed to show anybody what you're making--now everybody knows what your entry is.

*Spitfire* · 07-24-2007, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Patraw

Uh, nice figure, but I think you just disqualified yourself, missnickyray. The rules clearly state that you're not allowed to show anybody what you're making--now everybody knows what your entry is.

That rule is ****ing stupid. I say let him enter.

07-09-2007, 10:44 PM	#25
Zachatello00 On the beat! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Hiding behind the phone booth Posts: 2,137	dude, this is an awesome idea! I'm not confident enough in my own abilities to participate (yet) but I'll certianly be checking back for results. __________________ "You're still news!"

07-10-2007, 12:46 AM	#26
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	Someone better do Aramggon or Verminator X...or some Archie characters. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

07-10-2007, 08:49 AM	#28
Jester Rat-faced Dude-guy Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Arkansas Posts: 26,300	You could probably use Deathstrike also to make a ML style Karai. __________________ "Clearly, you're Ninja Turtling incorrectly." - Leo656

07-10-2007, 12:58 PM	#29
Ava Collier It's ninja ninja RAT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,958	Come on people, don't wuss out just because it's something new. I've never done this before. __________________

07-19-2007, 04:11 PM	#36
Blade Raider Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,221	Since I just finshed touching up my first custom TMNT, count me in! __________________

07-09-2007, 10:19 AM	#21
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I had to finish this up first before I could start on this contest (I hate working on multiple figures at once): It's a Quake: Scourge of Armagon Gremlin action figure, with a buttload of accessories, that I spent about 15 days sculpting. Anyway, I finally started sculpting my first entry for this contest yesterday, and got about a third of it done. I anticipate I'll have it finished, and the photos sent out to you, towards the end of this week, Ectocooler.

07-09-2007, 01:21 PM	#22
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	I dunno what a quake is, but it's cool! Looking forward to your entry.

07-09-2007, 04:30 PM	#24
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Just read the rules, then check out this website: http://www.figurerealm.com/customtutorial.php And if you still want to I'll sign you up!

07-10-2007, 08:42 AM	#27
~~Toonami Tom~~ Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 4,939	This isn't my plan, but I think a Marvel Legends Psylocke re-painted to look like seasons 2-3 Karai would be awesome.

07-11-2007, 09:40 AM	#30
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Dragnskull: Ectocooler posted up some good links before (can't recall if it was this thread or the other one), in addition to the one given below your post, that will give you some background info on how to proceed. You could just do a repaint if nothing else; that isn’t terribly difficult. Ectocooler: Quake is a FPS (first person shooter); a video game where you go around blasting things from a first person viewpoint. It’s like Doom, Halo, Unreal, Half Life, etc, if you're familiar with any of those. My TMNT sculpt is about 2/3 done now. I’m shooting for finishing it Thursday, but it may take a day or two longer than that, depending on how things go.

07-13-2007, 10:58 AM	#31
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	I finished up my entry last night and submitted it. I hope the rest of you are making good progress on your projects.

07-16-2007, 09:15 AM	#34
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Given the popularity of TMNT, I don't think it's unreasonable to think a 'shellphone' wouldn't be a successful item, particularly with children. It certainly wouldn't be hard to make. I imagine the idea has already been thought of though, Tony, so I don't think you'd get anywhere trying to market it yourself (I think 'shellphones' have been mentioned in the TMNT cartoons/comics before, but maybe I'm wrong). As this contest is for figures, I don't think it'd be acceptable as a stand-alone submission (you'd have to talk to Ectocooler for the final word on that though), although it would make a good accessory. I started sculpting my second contest submission Saturday morning, but I had a busy weekend so I haven't made much progress on it (only about 1/6 done). I'm hoping to get some serious work done on it this afternoon/evening.

07-19-2007, 10:24 AM	#35
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Finished my second figure up yesterday and submitted it this morning; that does it for me. Looking forward to seeing everyone's results after the August 15th deadline.

07-21-2007, 08:51 PM	#38
Ava Collier It's ninja ninja RAT! Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,958	The cutting has begun! Unfortunately this included my finger I hope I'm still in one piece by the time I'm done. Blarg...it will be obvious which one's mine >_>' __________________

07-23-2007, 09:35 AM	#39
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Uh, nice figure, but I think you just disqualified yourself, missnickyray. The rules clearly state that you're not allowed to show anybody what you're making--now everybody knows what your entry is.