Jim Lawson style custom Michelangelo action figure

[Plasticplayhouse]

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.

[Plasticplayhouse]

Some before and during shots

[Powder]

Oh. My. God.

THAT IS AWESOME. Accurate as hell. I want one. Jim's gonna sh*t a brick.

[Luzmagica]

^ 100% agree!!!! That is an Awesome great work!!!!!!

[VaughnMichael]

Really well done!
What type of epoxy clay are you using?

[Archon_Turtle]

really amazing.

[ToTheNines]

DUDE! That is great.

I scoffed when I read the thread title, didn't think it'd look good at all. But you just blew my mind, that rocks.

[Candy Kappa]

that is so freaking amazing, awesome!

[koenne]

This is really good !!! I'd buy one if they where on the shelves .
Cowabunga !

[Jester]

That is sweet. Glad Jim was flattered, cause that's awesome.

[Lordmylar06]

You've done something incredible here... this is what I would want from a "Classics" TMNT action figure line, artist accurate sculpts of the TMNT that are incredibly stylized and unmistakably sculpted after the design of those artists. Congratulations on a job very well done.

[drasgow]

that's flipping amazing. impressive, most impressive.

[Dragnskull]

WHY DO THEY NOT MASS PRODUCE SOMETHING LIKE THIS FOR US TO WASTE MONEY ON!?

I WANT ONE I WANT ONE I WANT ONE!

...i take that back

I WANT ALL 4

[Plasticplayhouse]

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Really well done!
What type of epoxy clay are you using?

aves apoxie sculpt


Wow, thanks everyone for the kind words! i didnt think it would get this kind of response. this project was so much fun that i might do a few other artist renditions in the future. if i had to say right now...i'd say Veitch and Farley are the two i'd like to attempt first.

[Jester]

Ohh...Farley would be awesome. A quartet of Turtles one by a different artist would rock!

[Samhain]

OH. MY! .

I want one. Seriously, this is just great. I love Lawson's style and you did a fantastic job on this.

[Master Splinter]

Originally Posted by Samhain

OH. MY! .

I want one. Seriously, this is just great. I love Lawson's style and you did a fantastic job on this.

I have to echo everyone's statements. This is mighty fine craftsmanship here.

-ms

[Topsu]

I can't say anything that hasn't been said yet, but this is still awesome. I really hope we would get these kind of figures.

[rufus]

That is amazing.

[Plasticplayhouse]

Great news!!! i offered it up to Jim as a gift and he accepted!!! that's so awesome! a true TMNT legend will proudly own & display one of my customs! Shredder said it best, "money can not buy the honor bestowed here today"