Classics Glyph

Floating Cat · 08-27-2011, 08:53 PM

There is actually a story behind this little gal. Being a Classics fanatic, I envied those that had that mysterious Henkei Glyph / Blue Bumblebee. I knew there were a few out in the wild, but I was unable to procure one via eBay or BotCon. So I finally gave up and made plans to make my own.

Here is the end result with my Classics Glyph. From a base RTS Bumblebee, I modified her head a little bit to make it more feminine. I also based the paint scheme on that Henkei Bumblebee and a couple of pieces of art I found online. I think she turned out great aside from slight issues with her smile. I really like the yellow accents.

The ironic thing is that just after I had just finished painting her, but while she was still in pieces, Peaugh (the YouTube reviewer) sent out notices that he was selling part of his collection. In fact aside from a few pieces, if he had reviewed it, it was on the table. That included his "official" Henkei Glyph that he had reviewed.

So I jumped at the chance, made an offer, was accepted, and ended up purchasing one of my collection's holy grails for a really great price. And then finally 2 days after I had completed my custom Glyph, the Henkei one arrived at my doorstep. There is some really ironic timing to all of this.

It's actually quite satisfying to have the 2 available for comparing and contrast. I do prefer my custom one over the Henkei one. In fact, I'm kind of at a crossroads as to where the Henkei one fits in my collection. Maybe he's her cousin named Gliff or something, I dunno.

These pics are also up on my Flickr account as well: Flickr: Floating Cat's Photostream

cheetor71 · 08-27-2011, 09:03 PM

Nice job. I think yours looks better. The head mod looks great.

Alloy Alchemist · 08-27-2011, 10:18 PM

i think yours looks better too! and cleaner! nice head mod, my only 2cents would be too thin the nose a little...again looks GREAT!!

BScorpinok75 · 08-27-2011, 10:28 PM

I agree yours is definetly better. Love the work you did on the head.

DJW107PRIME · 08-27-2011, 11:10 PM

Stick with your custom it rocks way harder.

Nameless · 08-27-2011, 11:38 PM

Indeed, yours looks way better, especially with the custom head. She looks cute with that smile! Is she wearing blue lipstick? That's a nice touch.

Network · 08-28-2011, 12:17 AM

the yellow face really helps sell yours as the better of the two. also i really like that the arms are straight silver rather than the bit between the wrist and fist being a different colour. in fact, your choice of silver over dark grey for the limbs is just awesome. if i can ever track down a version of bee, i might just have to try my hand with this kind of repaint. I don't know much about Glyph but have always enjoyed the few customs that pop up occasionally. Actually even though i don't know that much about her, i would say i like her way more than any version of bumblebee.

G60Force · 08-28-2011, 02:57 AM

yeah yours looks way better!!! BRAVO!!

struecker85 · 08-28-2011, 04:41 AM

your's is better i like the paint

autobot prowl · 08-28-2011, 09:43 AM

I like yours better too. The colors really Pop

08-27-2011, 08:53 PM	#1
Floating Cat TFW2005 Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 408 Location: Gilbert, AZ Collection Count: G1 + latest = ~450 News Credits: 1	Classics Glyph There is actually a story behind this little gal. Being a Classics fanatic, I envied those that had that mysterious Henkei Glyph / Blue Bumblebee. I knew there were a few out in the wild, but I was unable to procure one via eBay or BotCon. So I finally gave up and made plans to make my own. Here is the end result with my Classics Glyph. From a base RTS Bumblebee, I modified her head a little bit to make it more feminine. I also based the paint scheme on that Henkei Bumblebee and a couple of pieces of art I found online. I think she turned out great aside from slight issues with her smile. I really like the yellow accents. The ironic thing is that just after I had just finished painting her, but while she was still in pieces, Peaugh (the YouTube reviewer) sent out notices that he was selling part of his collection. In fact aside from a few pieces, if he had reviewed it, it was on the table. That included his "official" Henkei Glyph that he had reviewed. So I jumped at the chance, made an offer, was accepted, and ended up purchasing one of my collection's holy grails for a really great price. And then finally 2 days after I had completed my custom Glyph, the Henkei one arrived at my doorstep. There is some really ironic timing to all of this. It's actually quite satisfying to have the 2 available for comparing and contrast. I do prefer my custom one over the Henkei one. In fact, I'm kind of at a crossroads as to where the Henkei one fits in my collection. Maybe he's her cousin named Gliff or something, I dunno. These pics are also up on my Flickr account as well: Flickr: Floating Cat's Photostream Attached Thumbnails My customs: Prime Barricade \| Prime Copperhead \| Prime Thundercracker \| TFA Kup \| TFA Chromia \| Classics Glyph Last edited by Floating Cat; 08-27-2011 at 09:05 PM..

08-27-2011, 09:03 PM	#2
cheetor71 Autobot Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 3,734 Location: New Jersey Collection Count: 149+	Nice job. I think yours looks better. The head mod looks great. Steve's Custom Figures I Want That!

08-27-2011, 10:28 PM	#4
BScorpinok75 Squadron X Consultant Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 8,732 Location: Onboard the Pale Fire Collection Count: Most Classics (CHUG) Figures That Have Retail Releases	I agree yours is definetly better. Love the work you did on the head. FS: Wings of Honor Banzaitron, TFCC Nexus Prime, TFCC Nightbeat, Wal-Mart Divebomb, United Windcharger/Wipeout, G.I Joes, Animated, etc.

08-28-2011, 02:57 AM	#8
G60Force World Smallest Mini-Con Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 7,057 Location: Netherlands Collection Count: 99+	yeah yours looks way better!!! BRAVO!! WIP'S/COMPLETED/COMMISSIONS MY WANTS / MY SALES... COMMISSIONS OPEN!

08-28-2011, 04:41 AM	#9
struecker85 Autobot Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 304 Location: Sioux Falls sd Collection Count: 81	your's is better i like the paint "They can't Beat The Best" Latest haul: Scourge ,Kup ,Thundercracker,Wheeljack Perceptor, 2x Wreck-Gar, Optimus Prime, Bumblebee Tracks, jazz Xbox live tag struecker28 Last edited by struecker85; 08-28-2011 at 04:42 AM.. Reason: spell check

08-27-2011, 10:18 PM	#3
Alloy Alchemist Decepticon sympathizer Join Date: Apr 2010 Posts: 2,235 Location: south florida , the sea of rust Collection Count: KEEPERS? 10 MPs,10 alternators,15 classics/universe,7 3rd party ...20 in progress customs	i think yours looks better too! and cleaner! nice head mod, my only 2cents would be too thin the nose a little...again looks GREAT!!

08-27-2011, 11:10 PM	#5
DJW107PRIME Autobot Warrior Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,320 Location: IL USA Collection Count: Not enough News Credits: 1	Stick with your custom it rocks way harder.

08-27-2011, 11:38 PM	#6
Nameless Mini-Con Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 12 Location: Protomanville, Canada Collection Count: 100-ish	Indeed, yours looks way better, especially with the custom head. She looks cute with that smile! Is she wearing blue lipstick? That's a nice touch.

08-28-2011, 12:17 AM	#7
Network Mini-Con Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 47 Location: Canada, eh? Collection Count: 200+	the yellow face really helps sell yours as the better of the two. also i really like that the arms are straight silver rather than the bit between the wrist and fist being a different colour. in fact, your choice of silver over dark grey for the limbs is just awesome. if i can ever track down a version of bee, i might just have to try my hand with this kind of repaint. I don't know much about Glyph but have always enjoyed the few customs that pop up occasionally. Actually even though i don't know that much about her, i would say i like her way more than any version of bumblebee.

08-28-2011, 09:43 AM	#10
autobot prowl Quintesson Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 694	I like yours better too. The colors really Pop