Heavy/Scratch: "Thrilling 30" OPTIMUS PRIME Custom Figure

Discussion in 'Radicons Customs' started by char_leigh, Sep 28, 2014.

  1. char_leigh

    char_leigh Well-Known Member

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    The new Generations Autobot Scoop figure reminds me so much of the very awesome and very classic Transformers Armada "Bendy" Optimus Prime figure. I decided to customize Autobot Scoop so that it would resemble Optimus Prime.

    Besides repainting the figure, I made a few physical changes to the toy. I removed the wheels. I trimmed off excess plastic on the lower legs. I reversed the upper arms and added smoke stacks.

    For the weapons, I used Generations Orion Pax's blaster gun. The sword was taken from the 3rd party Junkion Blacksmith "Infinity Warfare" set. The shield was custom made from a wing panel from Revenge of the Fallen Soundwave.

    The figure was painted with Model Master lacquer and Testors enamel. The figure was not clear coated.

    I custom designed the package and drew the Optimus Prime artwork. I thought it would be fun to give it a "classic" look in celebration of the "Thrilling 30" theme.

    Thank you for checking this out. I hope you like it.
    ~Lou B. aka "char_leigh"
     

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  2. FrankTheFroggy

    FrankTheFroggy Do you even lift?

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    Very very interesting, and I like it!
     
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    This is what I dream of at night.
     
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    Awesome work mate, does it still transform?
     
  6. SuperOptimus

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    Dang, you beat me to it! I considered doing this same thing, but I kept putting it off.
    Nice job. Also, very nice job on the box artwork. Impressive.

    When I do this custom myself, I'll probably leave the wheels on it,
    and not turn the arms around. My Primes can't go without wheels. ;-)
     
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    Wow, now there's a project I hadn't thought of for this!

    My hat's off to you char_ leigh! Really nice work!
     
  8. kalron

    kalron Technician/Sculptor

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    This is pretty freakin cool, but the packaging takes the cake! Love it!
     
  9. Metroplex79

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    The custom is great, but the packaging just puts it over the top!!!

    Fantastic packaging...simple and more effective than what Hasbro managed to do.
     
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    I totally agree!!
     
  11. Autovolt 127

    Autovolt 127 Get In The Titan, Prime!

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    Why hasn't Hasbro hired you yet?
     
  12. Stormvapor

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    Mate this Rocks!
    O a side note, you could have kept the wheels on and did a sick custom truck with him too...I am tempted to follow in your footsteps on this. :) 
    Cheers!
     
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    Love the custom and even better the package.
     
  14. char_leigh

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    Thanks for the compliments, everyone. I greatly appreciate it. I'm really happy that people like the packaging as well.

    Generations Scoop is a really nice figure to customize -- he disassembles easily, is easy to paint, and he's an articulate figure with a nice "generic" body to use as a base. If you're thinking of using him for a custom, I suggest picking him up off the shelves while you see him. He's pegwarming around the stores in my area, but I have a feeling that it won't be long before he's hard to find once newer TF product starts flowing in.

    But once again, thanks for the feedback! It's appreciated. :) 
     
  15. seanb47

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    Impressive!
     
  16. AgentAlabama113

    AgentAlabama113 Wily Old Buzzard

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    Thats awesome! :thumb