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 May 7 2012, 07:47 PM
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 Commissions! cheetimus@cheetimus.com Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 34,091 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Baltimore Member No.: 1,895 Faction: RIBFIR  |
Not much to say other than hey, here it is.
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May 7 2012, 07:57 PM
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 Yep. Group: Retired Staff Posts: 23,392 Joined: 23-December 01 From: Columbus, IN Member No.: 110 Faction: Free Agent |
HHHNNNNGGG
Dude, it's almost physically painful looking at the comparison pictures on this one. I was already really disappointed in his deco, but this just further illustrates how it's not close at all to doing the character justice. I don't even realistically expect most of the details that you added to show up on a toy, but Hasbro's just looks awful. -------------------- "Wise men profit more from fools than fools from wise men; for the wise men shun the mistakes of fools, but fools do not imitate the successes of the wise." - Cato the Elder "Majority rule only works if you're also considering individual rights. Because you can't have five wolves and one sheep voting on what to have for supper." - Larry Flynt |
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May 7 2012, 08:02 PM
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 These little ponies really drive us bats. Group: Citizen Posts: 18,622 Joined: 8-February 03 From: Cybertron Member No.: 2,250 Faction: Decepticon |
Yeah, I agree. It feels like Hasbro didn't even try with him. Least with Ratchet you could say that they were trying for a balance between making both modes look right.
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May 7 2012, 08:07 PM
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Commissions! cheetimus@cheetimus.com Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 34,091 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Baltimore Member No.: 1,895 Faction: RIBFIR |
They really were simply worried about the car mode. I think they could have left the gradient detail off and people wouldn't have cared.
The mold itself is a bit odd as well. Snap on wheels instead of pins is great for painting but it felt like cutting corners to save money on the mold itself. -------------------- |
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May 7 2012, 08:08 PM
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 Get some! Group: Owner Posts: 51,560 Joined: 13-December 01 Member No.: 1 Faction: Cannonball's Pirate Crew |
Hey, where did you get that unfinished prototype of.. oh.. I see...
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May 7 2012, 08:10 PM
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 Check the pecs! Group: Citizen Posts: 8,274 Joined: 17-May 06 From: Galveston, TX Member No.: 8,292 Faction: Predacon |
QUOTE(Cheetimus Primal @ May 7 2012, 09:07 PM)  They really were simply worried about the car mode. I think they could have left the gradient detail off and people wouldn't have cared. The mold itself is a bit odd as well. Snap on wheels instead of pins is great for painting but it felt like cutting corners to save money on the mold itself. How'd you handle fixing his awful burgundy gradient anyhow? Red clear-coat? That and the rims were pretty much the only things deterring me from ever wanting to do this myself whenever he showed up 'round here. This post has been edited by Fishbug: May 7 2012, 08:12 PM -------------------- |
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May 7 2012, 08:11 PM
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Commissions! cheetimus@cheetimus.com Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 34,091 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Baltimore Member No.: 1,895 Faction: RIBFIR |
QUOTE(Fishbug @ May 7 2012, 09:10 PM) How'd you handle fixing his awful burgundy gradient anyhow? Red clear-coat? I painted over the burgundy with a dark red then clear red over the whole shebang. -------------------- |
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May 7 2012, 08:16 PM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 3,412 Joined: 2-February 03 From: Blaine KY Member No.: 2,160 Faction: Maximal |
Sweet. The mold is still kind of disappointing, but at least now he looks suitably pretty!
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May 7 2012, 10:12 PM
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 a harmless earth creature... Group: Citizen Posts: 1,956 Joined: 13-May 05 From: The Mesozoic era Member No.: 6,511 Faction: Free Agent |
That looks terrific.
I have a feeling everyone (including myself) is taking notes and following your lead. --------------------  |
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May 8 2012, 05:36 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 517 Joined: 16-September 08 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 11,991 Faction: Autobot |
QUOTE(Dr Syn @ May 8 2012, 04:12 AM) That looks terrific. I have a feeling everyone (including myself) is taking notes and following your lead. I definitely am. If I manage to make it look half as good as this, it'll still be 10 times better than the Hasbro deco. |
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May 8 2012, 05:40 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 1,033 Joined: 4-March 04 Member No.: 4,353 |
Been looking forward to seeing what you'd do with this figure, and you didn't disappoint! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-ironhide.gif)
The detail you added is stunning, but if Hasbro had just used your color choices for the existing paint apps, I'd like the retail version so much more. -------------------- Various Transformers (including Japanese exclusives), plus Green Lantern and Power Rangers on sale HERE! |
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May 8 2012, 06:10 AM
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MASTER OF THE HATE BONER!!!!!!!! Group: Citizen Posts: 1,285 Joined: 6-October 06 From: NOVA Member No.: 9,097 Faction: Predacon |
I totally want to do that! I'm horrible with fixing my toys, though.
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May 8 2012, 08:07 AM
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 Friend to all bugs! Group: Citizen Posts: 11,944 Joined: 8-September 08 Member No.: 11,979 Faction: Maximal |
Man, when properly transformed and painted up, this mold is all kinds of awesome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/icon-silverbolt.gif)
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May 8 2012, 09:40 AM
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 for Princess Celestia!!! Group: Citizen Posts: 2,449 Joined: 7-March 07 From: Colombia Member No.: 10,024 Faction: Free Agent |
It's hard to believe the original and your custom are the same toy. It`s mindblowing!. Great Job man!
About the cutting corners thing with the wheels on knock out, I'm starting to believe the next transformers we get are going to be like zoid model kits: a bunch of parts in two or three runners and all the paint and other detailing goes on yourself. Takara/tomy versions look like they are headed in that direction. -------------------- C'est l'étoile Beta de la Grande Ourse!! la danse du feu et de glace!!!
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May 8 2012, 09:45 AM
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 All Hail God Neptune And His Water Breathers Group: Community Manager Posts: 21,427 Joined: 13-January 02 From: Indiana Member No.: 304 Faction: RIBFIR |
Incredible work Cheets. And really happy to see multiple people saying they're going to replicate with this as a reference. We had a vision of this forum being that kind of place. Think it's starting to become reality. So proud of how good you've gotten my friend!
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May 8 2012, 11:10 AM
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 Group: Citizen Posts: 1,454 Joined: 17-February 05 From: McDonaldland Member No.: 6,033 |
QUOTE(Pony of Merak @ May 8 2012, 10:40 AM) It's hard to believe the original and your custom are the same toy. It`s mindblowing!. Great Job man! About the cutting corners thing with the wheels on knock out, I'm starting to believe the next transformers we get are going to be like zoid model kits: a bunch of parts in two or three runners and all the paint and other detailing goes on yourself. Takara/tomy versions look like they are headed in that direction. That would be awesome! -------------------- |
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May 8 2012, 08:50 PM
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Group: Citizen Posts: 375 Joined: 26-December 09 Member No.: 12,997 Faction: Autobot |
I'm going to do the same thing. I love your work man.
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May 8 2012, 09:09 PM
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 The original darkstream since 2003!  Group: Supporter Posts: 19,624 Joined: 18-October 03 From: Aka K.I.R.A. Member No.: 3,718 Faction: Minicon |
QUOTE(Jeremy @ May 7 2012, 08:57 PM) HHHNNNNGGG Dude, it's almost physically painful looking at the comparison pictures on this one. I was already really disappointed in his deco, but this just further illustrates how it's not close at all to doing the character justice. I don't even realistically expect most of the details that you added to show up on a toy, but Hasbro's just looks awful. i was thinking the samething. Hasbros is actually just insulting. They couldnt even get the face right. I seriously dont know what Hasbro is thinking half the time when they paint a toy. --------------------  |
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May 8 2012, 11:07 PM
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 Hawksaur Group: Supporter Posts: 7,934 Joined: 10-December 04 Member No.: 5,603 |
The yellow is what does it. Everything else is spot on, but the yellow is what makes him pop they way he's supposed to. Even if his face wasn't white, the yellow would help him tremendously.
At least its a different color then RED. --------------------  |
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May 8 2012, 11:08 PM
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Commissions! cheetimus@cheetimus.com Group: Forum Moderator Posts: 34,091 Joined: 3-January 03 From: Baltimore Member No.: 1,895 Faction: RIBFIR |
I find it so odd that we get those two spots of gold on the chest and then... meh.
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