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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #270 on: October 19, 2011, 05:17:52 PM »
Hey so on a cool note, I heard back from the costumer known as Babe-A Fett, after I had shared on her facebook page about my action figure version inspired by her idea. Here's what she wrote, "Wow! I just saw this post! For some reason, it was under "hidden posts". The figure is very cool and I feel honored to be the "inspiration"! Thanks so much for posting this!"

Going to see if I can get an interview with her! Will publish it here and on my blog. I know we're all dying to know what makes a real life Female Mando tick ;)

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #271 on: October 19, 2011, 07:41:09 PM »
It's gonna be down the the wire with me.. :( Might just have to finish a couple little tid bits and submit it as is, my stomash started messing with me last night and doesn't seem like it's going away... :( :( at least it'll keep me up all night working on this.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #272 on: October 19, 2011, 08:03:03 PM »
good luck, Joe. I am looking forward to seeing yours.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #273 on: October 19, 2011, 08:59:44 PM »
Luck to ya Joe!

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #274 on: October 19, 2011, 09:41:26 PM »
First contest here! This is my entry. I hope it's in time. It's 11:45pm here :/






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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #275 on: October 19, 2011, 09:49:53 PM »
A man (I assume you're a man lol) after my own heart! I love the rawness of your kitbash! The Cobra insignia, the different parts, and dang that guy sure has enough goggles! He's ready for any kind of weather, dust, snow, or anything else the galaxy can throw at him!

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #276 on: October 19, 2011, 10:57:11 PM »
A man (I assume you're a man lol) after my own heart! I love the rawness of your kitbash! The Cobra insignia, the different parts, and dang that guy sure has enough goggles! He's ready for any kind of weather, dust, snow, or anything else the galaxy can throw at him!
(spit take)LOL,no kidding.Kool mando kolti.glad you made it in time,that's one more we can add to the mando clan.sweeter then yoo hoo.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #277 on: October 20, 2011, 02:41:49 AM »
I was inspired by Jules SW:Apocalypse comic, along with KRI's story and Luke's customs. I contacted them to ask a couple questions as I wanted my Mando to fit in with their story... so, if it's not too late already:

This is my entry...









and a WIP pic to show what I started w/




Head- Yellow Royal guard(online exclusive multipack)
Torso, upper arms & lower legs- Prince of Persia bad guy
Lower arms- Iron Man 2 figure
Stomach/crotch- Wolverine
Upper Legs-Thor guy
Feet, cod piece, belt & holsters- comic pack Mando
Shoulder pads-Narnia figure
Helmet-Clone Wars Senate Commando


Okay, I think I got it all listed. Lil' things I did:

The "mando" armor is sculpted on over the Prince of Persia armor.

Custom blaster(from GI Joe rifle tip) and wires on gauntlet, custom sculpted control pad on other gauntlet.

Backpack is made from Thor weapon, GI Joe rifle scopes cut for thrusters, and screw drilled into center.

Axe has a magnet glued into it, so it sticks to the backpack.

Belts and cod piece cut and resculpted.

Holsters modified with side straps, instead of the cross ones.

Holes drilled through chest so shoulder pads could be connected and pinned, so they can still move.



I think that's it. I know I'm late, so if it's too late, I understand, no problemo, at least I finished, lol.. I think this breaks my record on the amount of figures used on one custom, lol.  I'll work on his bio when I put it in my custom thread. It was a blast seeing everyone's different take on Mandos... now I gotta make some more with all those figures I used for this guy... :D
« Last Edit: October 20, 2011, 02:55:13 AM by Joerhyno »

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #278 on: October 20, 2011, 03:27:32 AM »
Well I did tell incom yesterday that as long as he was close to the cut off time that we would accept it and since you stayed up so late to get it in, Joe, I will allow it. Nice job on that one, by the way. I was kind of shocked when I scrolled down and seen him.

Nice job to you as well, orange. Welcome to the mando club.
Alright folks, that's all the entries we will be accepting for this contest.
I will put up a voting thread when I get home from work tonight in about 12 hours.
Thanks again to everyone for making this one kick butt contest.
May the best mando win.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #279 on: October 20, 2011, 03:37:06 AM »
Good luck every one, may the best MAN...DO win!!!  Stuning entries by all.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #280 on: October 20, 2011, 03:55:38 AM »
Wow! Some great last minute entries!

Kolti Wan, great job on yours, He looks toough as nails and ready for anything.

Joe, that is one impressive parts list! Great job meshing all those pieces together into oe cohesive design. You have also achieved your goal of him fitting i with the Apocalypse verse! I really love the look of this figure! Stunning woork my friend!

Excelent job to everyone who entered. It seems each contest gets better and better. Such a great turnout that yielded some of the baddest Mando's on the net!

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #281 on: October 20, 2011, 08:29:20 AM »
Well I did tell incom yesterday that as long as he was close to the cut off time that we would accept it and since you stayed up so late to get it in, Joe, I will allow it. Nice job on that one, by the way. I was kind of shocked when I scrolled down and seen him.

Nice job to you as well, orange. Welcome to the mando club.
Alright folks, that's all the entries we will be accepting for this contest.
I will put up a voting thread when I get home from work tonight in about 12 hours.
Thanks again to everyone for making this one kick butt contest.
May the best mando win.

Orange? I didn't submit nothing. I assume you mean Kolti wan.

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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #282 on: October 20, 2011, 05:47:37 PM »
you are right, Orange, my mistake. I am making the voting thread now. Man, 27 qualifying entries! This will be one for the archives.
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Re: September 2011 Build a Custom Mando Contest
« Reply #283 on: October 21, 2011, 01:22:27 AM »
Joerhyno awsome custom i love it !!!! :) :) :) O0
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