I first came across Mike's work from a post on UK site thetransformers.net where I mostly do live. I was very impressed with the Menasor gestalt and was sorry to have missed out on that. So I asked Mike if he'd do me a Shockwave and Abominus instead. Mainly because i think the Terrorcons are blinking marvellous, and because when I finally got my
G1 Shockwave I was a little disappointed by its proportions - it didn't have the weight and bulk I felt the character should have.
Well now i have a smashing Shockwave figure! Hooray
What I have liked most about talking with Mike is his incredible enthusiasm and passion for his work, and it really shows in the finished product. I mentioned this to him in an email, but as good as his photos are, they really don't prepare you for how awesome these things look in the er, flesh!
The detailing is superb. The paint applications are smooth and there's lovely touches like painting up some of the pipework present on the original molds. Incredible stuff. i'm really looking forward to Abominus, whom Mike assures me will be "Scary As Hell!"
Have to say, his gestalts are amazing - and clearly extremely popular. (So much so that I do wonder why Hasbro are no longer in the habit of pumping these out. Don't they sell more toys any more?)
If you're looking for a particular figure, or have been disappointed by the realisation of some of your favourite TFs, get in touch with Mike! There doesn't seem to be anything he can't turn his hand to!
