Mr. Null Custom {Now Complete!!}

*VaughnMichael* · 03-06-2009, 08:23 PM

This is someone I've always wanted as a toy as he was one of the main bad guys for the Archie TMNT as well as the Mutanimals.
This figure is a work in progress and I used a WWE Armando Estrada figure as the base.

This custom is my first commission to be completed and is going to it's creator Steve Murphy.
What I did to this figure was: Sanded off his hair (both head and face), sculpted a bit more to the head after sanding down, sculpted a bigger chin, and sculpted horns which were the hardest part as getting the placement just right and trying to judge as to where they should go according to the comic books was a bit difficult because they kept changing positions in every panel.
But this is what I based him on, the art is by fan fave Chris Allan.

I should be done painting him by Monday so check back then for more pics, it feels nice to get back into making customs again as it's been awhile for me.
I was letting a certain overly critical customizer get to me as well as lack of time with my now full time job.
Anyway please keep in mind that this is not finished yet but I was just to excited with how it's coming along not to share, like I said Monday things should be done.

Blade Raider · 03-06-2009, 08:30 PM

Yet another reason why I want toi read the Acrhie comics...

Awesome custom!

Archon_Turtle · 03-06-2009, 08:37 PM

he's a little two horny...get it?

*Ninjinister* · 03-06-2009, 08:38 PM

I anticipate the finished product!

**Machias Banshee** · 03-06-2009, 08:44 PM

Anything from archies is cool...

*Wes* · 03-07-2009, 05:09 AM

Looking good, Vaughn! I can't help but think that you could've saved yourself a ton of trouble by going with a DC Direct Lex Luthor head, but you've probably made that horrible WWE head look as good as possible.

That's also really cool that you got commissioned by Murph, of all people!

notebook · 03-07-2009, 06:17 AM

interesting, but i think it would look better with sharper facial features. he kinda looks like an older, heavier tom hanks.

i had planned to do a null custom using a prof x and metal mutant don's wings but it was not to be.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-07-2009, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Blade Raider

Yet another reason why I want toi read the Acrhie comics...
Awesome custom!

You def. should Blade they're great not to mention the majority of the art is wicked good.
Thanks man I'm just glad the man it's for is very pleased.

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Originally Posted by Archon_Turtle

he's a little two horny...get it?

hah Those Horns where such a pain in the ass you have no idea, but yeah punny I get it

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Originally Posted by The Ninjinister

I anticipate the finished product!

Thanks man, I do as well And I'll have allot of other customs coming as soon as this is done.
I'm done letting other customizers nit picky comments get to me.

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Originally Posted by Machias Banshee

Anything from archies is cool...

Thanks Machias, That's pretty much how I feel.

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Originally Posted by Wes

Looking good, Vaughn! I can't help but think that you could've saved yourself a ton of trouble by going with a DC Direct Lex Luthor head, but you've probably made that horrible WWE head look as good as possible.

That's also really cool that you got commissioned by Murph, of all people!

Thanks, and hmm I guess your right but I do like the fun of trying tot ake something ugly and make it into something else.
But I see what your saying I didn't even know about that Lex figure until you just told me about it, I had a bunch of differnt ideas in mind for this custom but in the end it was on Murph to which figure I use.
Yeah we talked one day about customs as he liked my Complete Carnage and NECA wrestling tmnt and I asked if he'd like to see me do one of his Archie characters and we both agreed that it was a shame Null never got made along with a number of other characters of course.
I'd def. be willing to try my hand at another version though if anyone wants to supply the parts.

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Originally Posted by aden

interesting, but i think it would look better with sharper facial features. he kinda looks like an older, heavier tom hanks.
i had planned to do a null custom using a prof x and metal mutant don's wings but it was not to be.

First of all I'd like to kick you as i hate Tom Hanks so yeah..

Null has had many looks by a few artists, it's hard to pin just one down to go with when working on a custom.
Prof X was my first choice but he doesn't stand on his own very well, also thought of using Hitman by NECA but Murph wanted the wrestler figure.

I also went by Murphs comments when making this and what version to do, he wanted Null as we see him during the battle with the 4 horse men.
People also should keep in mind that the customs I make are in scale with the NECA, DC Universe, and Marvel Legends lines and not with the old TMNT figures like other people on here tend to do.
But anyway you should try making him anyway, It's always fun tos ee other peoples takes on things.

*tOkKa* · 03-07-2009, 06:39 AM

-->> ..love the fact :: actually looks line a nice bridge between the Mitchroney & Allen designs ..

hybrid !! !!

>v<

*VaughnMichael* · 03-07-2009, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by tOkKa

-->> ..love the fact :: actually looks line a nice bridge between the Mitchroney & Allen designs ..
hybrid !! !!
>v<

thanks Dave, as I said I'm not done yet though, lots more painting to go.
and you def. understand what I'm going for here, I'm a big fan of trying to bring all representations into one creation.

*Wes* · 03-07-2009, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

But I see what your saying I didn't even know about that Lex figure until you just told me about it, I had a bunch of differnt ideas in mind for this custom but in the end it was on Murph to which figure I use.

Understandable! The client is always right.

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Originally Posted by VaughnMichael

Null has had many looks by a few artists, it's hard to pin just one down to go with when working on a custom.
Prof X was my first choice but he doesn't stand on his own very well, also thought of using Hitman by NECA but Murph wanted the wrestler figure.

Do you have pics of some of the other artists' renditions of Null? I vaguely recall the character (it's been ages since I read the Archie comics, and the only ones that really stuck in my mind are the issues with Slash and/or Bellybomb), but all I've got for a reference is that page you posted. I would like to appreciate the hybridized nature of your custom as well!

Which Professor X are you talking about, by the way? The movie versions do have realistic cripple action, but I was under the impression that the ML one didn't have any notable balance issues.

Anyway, keep up the great work -- I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product!

Patraw · 03-07-2009, 09:14 AM

Looks very good so far, the only criticism I have is that the skin-tone paint looks a bit clumpy, but a bit o' sanding should take care of that. The facial expression suits Null's character very well.

I've thought of sculpting Null a few times in the past too, but I usually consider doing the demon version, rather than the suit, just because monsters are more interesting to me than business men (even if they have horns).

*BigApple3AM* · 03-08-2009, 04:49 AM

Looking good bro, and to be commissioned by Murph of all people? What an honor.

Topsu · 03-09-2009, 09:05 AM

Looking good so far, and I'm always pleased when I see Archie customs. But that leads me to a question, how many different Archie-customs have you actually made? And which ones you still plan to do?

*Candy Kappa* · 03-09-2009, 09:14 AM

looks sweet!
wanna see the finished!

*Cipher* · 03-09-2009, 04:58 PM

Awesome character and an awesome job.

My only complaint is that he seems to have a bit of a Leno chin going on. Maybe you were aware of it and it's the best that can be done with the base head, but it's just something I noticed.

*VaughnMichael* · 03-09-2009, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Cipher

Awesome character and an awesome job.

My only complaint is that he seems to have a bit of a Leno chin going on. Maybe you were aware of it and it's the best that can be done with the base head, but it's just something I noticed.

Hey thanks, & He's got a chin like that in many of the comic panels.
Everything will look much better when I'm done like I said, which btw I'm not yet I had to work an extra day today so it's going to be another 2 days before it's done.

*Spitfire* · 03-11-2009, 02:39 AM

I dig him. I can't wait to see the finished product.

Zage · 03-12-2009, 11:32 AM

looks great,the head almost looks like Kevin Spacey, as Lex Luthor.

*VaughnMichael* · 04-23-2009, 06:32 PM

Ok this bastard is done!!

I had so many paint problems with this thing that should have been so simple to do hence why I'm just showing it to you guys now.

But he is 100% finished with no paint problems and all joints move perfectly.
You can check out more on my blog:
http://vaughnmichael.blogspot.com/20...old-world.html

BTW Tommrow I'll be showing another long overdue custom figure.

03-06-2009, 08:23 PM	#1
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Mr. Null Custom {Now Complete!!} This is someone I've always wanted as a toy as he was one of the main bad guys for the Archie TMNT as well as the Mutanimals. This figure is a work in progress and I used a WWE Armando Estrada figure as the base. This custom is my first commission to be completed and is going to it's creator Steve Murphy. What I did to this figure was: Sanded off his hair (both head and face), sculpted a bit more to the head after sanding down, sculpted a bigger chin, and sculpted horns which were the hardest part as getting the placement just right and trying to judge as to where they should go according to the comic books was a bit difficult because they kept changing positions in every panel. But this is what I based him on, the art is by fan fave Chris Allan. I should be done painting him by Monday so check back then for more pics, it feels nice to get back into making customs again as it's been awhile for me. I was letting a certain overly critical customizer get to me as well as lack of time with my now full time job. Anyway please keep in mind that this is not finished yet but I was just to excited with how it's coming along not to share, like I said Monday things should be done.

03-06-2009, 08:30 PM	#2
Blade Raider Mad Scientist Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 1,221	Yet another reason why I want toi read the Acrhie comics... Awesome custom! __________________

03-06-2009, 08:38 PM	#4
Ninjinister 無問題 Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Moesko Island, WA Posts: 14,348	I anticipate the finished product! __________________

03-07-2009, 05:09 AM	#6
Wes Mad Scientist Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: A very scary place. With crayons! Posts: 1,607	Looking good, Vaughn! I can't help but think that you could've saved yourself a ton of trouble by going with a DC Direct Lex Luthor head, but you've probably made that horrible WWE head look as good as possible. That's also really cool that you got commissioned by Murph, of all people! __________________ * Scary-Crayon * Wesoteric * Chew your gum properly, ok? Aaand... Technodrome buy/sell/trade thread here!

03-07-2009, 06:39 AM	#9
tOkKa tOkKie-Pokie,puddin'n PIE Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pajamas out of the water on the elephant was sweating a lemon. Posts: 1,729	666 -->> ..love the fact :: actually looks line a nice bridge between the Mitchroney & Allen designs .. hybrid !! !! >v< __________________ 666 !!terrible2z /GGM!!/T.G.R.I./ ..モンスターのカメを解読しなさい。

03-06-2009, 08:37 PM	#3
Archon_Turtle I'm SUPER into myself Join Date: May 2004 Location: California Posts: 4,667	he's a little two horny...get it?

03-06-2009, 08:44 PM	#5
Machias Banshee Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 17,163	Anything from archies is cool...

03-07-2009, 06:17 AM	#7
notebook Hench Mutant Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 275	interesting, but i think it would look better with sharper facial features. he kinda looks like an older, heavier tom hanks. i had planned to do a null custom using a prof x and metal mutant don's wings but it was not to be.

03-07-2009, 09:14 AM	#12
Patraw Stone Warrior Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 689	Looks very good so far, the only criticism I have is that the skin-tone paint looks a bit clumpy, but a bit o' sanding should take care of that. The facial expression suits Null's character very well. I've thought of sculpting Null a few times in the past too, but I usually consider doing the demon version, rather than the suit, just because monsters are more interesting to me than business men (even if they have horns). __________________

03-08-2009, 04:49 AM	#13
BigApple3AM Mad Scientist Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Supermarket Aisle Posts: 1,635	Looking good bro, and to be commissioned by Murph of all people? What an honor.

03-09-2009, 09:05 AM	#14
Topsu Hench Mutant Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Finland Posts: 400	Looking good so far, and I'm always pleased when I see Archie customs. But that leads me to a question, how many different Archie-customs have you actually made? And which ones you still plan to do?

03-09-2009, 09:14 AM	#15
Candy Kappa The Agenda of Existing Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Vikingland Posts: 14,596	looks sweet! wanna see the finished! __________________ devianArt Instagram Youtube Tumblr Art Blog Patreon

03-09-2009, 04:58 PM	#16
Cipher Foot Elite Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 3,454	Awesome character and an awesome job. My only complaint is that he seems to have a bit of a Leno chin going on. Maybe you were aware of it and it's the best that can be done with the base head, but it's just something I noticed.

03-11-2009, 02:39 AM	#18
Spitfire Writer • Director Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 12,035	I dig him. I can't wait to see the finished product. __________________ Check out my online portfolio http://www.christopherpelletier.com/

03-12-2009, 11:32 AM	#19
Zage Hench Mutant Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Abbotsford, BC, Canada Posts: 255	looks great,the head almost looks like Kevin Spacey, as Lex Luthor. __________________ My top 10 "never been made" figures that I wanna see are: Dreadmon Ninjara Jagwar Roadkill Rodney Lt. Granitor generic Stone Warrior/ Rock Soldier {preferably a 2-pack, one orangy brown, the other bluish grey} Kid Terra Bookwurm /w/ Innardo Tora Shogun Do you ever wonder, if Baxter, as the fly, ever had the urge to eat poop?

04-23-2009, 06:32 PM	#20
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	Ok this bastard is done!! I had so many paint problems with this thing that should have been so simple to do hence why I'm just showing it to you guys now. But he is 100% finished with no paint problems and all joints move perfectly. You can check out more on my blog: http://vaughnmichael.blogspot.com/20...old-world.html BTW Tommrow I'll be showing another long overdue custom figure. Last edited by VaughnMichael; 04-23-2009 at 06:43 PM.