Howdy Ya'll from Texas

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03-18-2010, 09:04 AM
VariablePenguin

Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Hi there! My name is Brian, but I go by VariablePenguin or VP most everywhere on the interwebs.

I've been an avid fan of Star Wars since I was a small child and have always had a special interest in Boba Fett. Always thought he go knocked out like a punk in Jedi.

But I digress. I make custom action figures (Boba Fett has and still will be my favorite) and occasionally make costumes for myself and my lady for parties and Halloween. Boba Fett has been a character I've always wanted to make and I'm hoping to get started soon.

So, glad to be here. I've been lurking for a while now, but now that I want to start this thing up, I'm ready to make myself known.

:fettchest
03-18-2010, 10:11 AM
Armored Artichoke

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Hi VP and welcom aboard TDH!:D
03-18-2010, 11:49 AM
dsonik1

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Welcome to the fray, bruv! :)
03-19-2010, 01:03 PM
Armored Artichoke

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

YOU MADE THAT BOBA FIGURE?!?!?!?!?!?! WAS IT BY HAND?!
03-19-2010, 01:08 PM
eagc

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Welcome !
03-19-2010, 01:13 PM
VariablePenguin

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Armored Artichoke

YOU MADE THAT BOBA FIGURE?!?!?!?!?!?! WAS IT BY HAND?!

I started with a base figure of the Marvel character Bullseye and sculpted all the of the fabric and armor details. Blaster, Jetpack and helmet were also all sculpted. The Jetpack connects to the back with magnets embedded below the sculpting. And I used metal brads as details for his knee darts and boot spikes.
03-19-2010, 01:20 PM
Armored Artichoke

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Wow i am still impressed. when I try to sculpt It looks terrible.

YAY 100th POST :cheering:cheering
03-19-2010, 01:28 PM
VariablePenguin

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Thanks man.
Custom action figures are the biggest hobby I do. Mr Fett was one of my earliest figures, but since I love the character so much, I made him the best I could.
What kind of stuff have you tried sculpting?
03-19-2010, 02:16 PM
SUPERprops

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Hey VP first off Welcome, second I like your avatar, and third POST SOME PICS OF YOUR FIGURES... ..Please:lol.
03-19-2010, 02:44 PM
VariablePenguin

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

Thanks for the welcome.

Here are a few thumbnails of some of my figures. You can see full photo shoots and bigger pictures on my website. VariablePenguin.com
Boba Fett
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/Boba.JPG
Mr. T
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/MrT.jpg
Grifter from Wild CATS
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/Grifter.JPG
Odin
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/Odin.jpg
Sweeney Todd
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/Sweeney.jpg
The Dark Knight Lt. Gordon
http://variablepenguin.com/Customs/MGordon.jpg
03-19-2010, 04:48 PM
SUPERprops

Re: Howdy Ya'll from Texas

HA HA! Mr. T, that's classic. looks great!