Wes Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) Hey guys! I just recently got into both collecting and customizing Minimates, and I have to say, this site is awesome! I have gotten so many great ideas from looking at your customs, seeing the decals created by many talented people, etc. My customs are all pretty much kit bashes at this point. I try to avoid painting whenever possible. I have created a couple of decals, but i have also borrowed many from Luke (thanks!!), and i have gotten a ton of idea from other people on this forum and elsewhere, so hope you don't mind me borrowing. . I have a lot of customs to post, all focused on the X-Men. Let me know what you think! Here's some more! Here's some more again... Edited November 29, 2012 by Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 So much greatness! All are great, but Strong Guy, Moria, and Kitty stand out to me. Great first post, I hope to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 Thanks so much! I am actually working on a few over the next few days, and I'll post them when they are done. I have an 80s Colossus, 80s Rachel Summers Phoenix, X-force Sunspot (orange shirt), Rusty and Skids in the works. Had to take some artistic license with a few of them, but still excited to get to them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Wow, those are all great!! I'm interested in some recipes...Moira, X-Factor & the Hellfire Club? I'd also ask for Banshee, but I'm trying to hold out hope that we get an official one in wave 50... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) i know what you mean! I was just about to upgrade Banshee's hair when I realized that we are hopefully getting a new one really soon! let's see about recipes for those: Moira- Anne Bonny head, 24 Nina hair, Nova torso and legs, Drax belt and boots, jacket from battlestar galactica guy. Shaw- Clarice Starling's jacket and arms, any green legs (I think I used Iron Fist) with the white stockings painted on, Shaw hair from the X-movie, can't remember who the face was..., decal by Luke. Pierce- Captain Britain hair, face I can't remember, jacket from 24 Jack, legs from AOA Sabretooth with stockings painted on, decal by luke. Leland- head/beard from Thor's rotund friend from the Thor movie..., decal by Luke, but recolored by me, jacket taken and modified from a 24 character, pants came from a Star Trek guy, I think..with white stockings painted on, I also used a First appearance beast chest piece to make him look fatter. Wyngarde- hair from battlestar galactica guy, face is from a Wolverine (the one with bone claws, maybe from the movie), jacket from Anne Bonny, boots from another pirate, decal by Luke, legs are Ocean Master Havok- Angel headpiece, Terminator jacket, ghostbuster guy's arms for the rolled up sleeves, Hawkeye hands, X-factor Cyclops chest, Captain America legs and belt with 90s Cyclops straps. Polaris- Polaris head, She-Hulk hair, Shadowcat arms, 90s Jean shoulder pads, AOA Wolverine legs, 90s Cyclops belt modified, 90s Cyclops gloves, First Appearance Marvel Girl boots and chest, tiny X-sticker applied Wolfsbane- Wolfsbane head with Wolverine hair, 90s Wolverine shoulder pads, First Class Marvel Girl chest, Wolfsbane arms and legs, 90s Cyclops belt modified, x-sticker applied Multiple Man- Madrox head, altered First Appearance Beast mask with x-sticker applied, Madrox coat, AOA Cyclops chest and legs, First Appearance X-men belt, 90s Cyclops boot strap things Strong Guy- Cyclops head, Storm mohawk modified, 90s Cyclops gloves and boot strap things, AOA cyclops legs, blue arms from someone, silver shoulder pads from two different Magik figures, extender feet from maybe Ant Man or some derivation, First Appearance Beast chest piece and tiny x-sticker applied. Hope this helps, and if you need any other recipes, just let me know! I'm a little fuzzy on where some of the faces came from, but I'm sure someone here knows, or I can check the Minimates database. Edited June 29, 2012 by Wes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roccothegreat Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Real nice warpath! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rheul Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Wow! You nailed Kitty and Strong Guy. I really dig Forge and Sprite too. Im totally going to rip that off! Shaw rocks as well. Ooh... forgot to mention Siryn... And Im not even an X-Fan! Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted June 30, 2012 Author Share Posted June 30, 2012 thanks Rheul! i really love your stuff, so I take that as a great compliment! feel free to rip off too! Some of my customs were inspired or downright ripped off from others too! Just finished a couple more. Next up, I'm still working on Rusty, Skids, Sunspot, and I've gotten some ideas for revamping my Hellfire Club a bit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclipse Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Tons of great customs Im liking all of it I can't wait to see more :biggrin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 These customs are great! Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyguy Posted June 30, 2012 Share Posted June 30, 2012 Nice work! Looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moo2172 Posted July 1, 2012 Share Posted July 1, 2012 Hey! Welcome and great work, now that you have been sucked in you(and your wallet) are doomed.....-Moo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted October 30, 2012 Share Posted October 30, 2012 Generation X pics & recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Hey guys! I'm back with more X-men related goodness. I decided that i really want my customs to just include pieces that are already out there as opposed to me painting, making decals, sculpting etc. So with this batch (some of which i have posted before) everything you see is 100% kit bashed, no mods with the exception of me painting the Blob's fat suit because one did not exist. This of course also means that I took some liberties with costumes....Enjoy!! Next up is Val Cooper, Prof. X in his yellow jumpsuit and Pryde of the X-men Kitty Pryde. Generation X pics & recipes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 There's a lot of great QCs in there! Avalanche and Pyro especially. And great thinking using RGB Janie for Boom Boom's jumpsuit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emperorshotz Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 These are FANTASTIC and I love you --wait, what? Nothing... Anyway, your character selection is awesome. What is the recipe for Boom-Boom? It's perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 Wow! Those are some really clever and amazing QCs! Very well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 really impressive parts choice. The Banshees and Spiral are major standouts for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 17, 2012 Author Share Posted November 17, 2012 Thanks so much for the words of encouragement, guys! I really enjoy making these, and I'm trying to figure out which characters to go for next! Here's a couple more. really impressive parts choice. The Banshees and Spiral are major standouts for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BannersID Posted November 17, 2012 Share Posted November 17, 2012 all of 'em are fracking great, 90's x-factor is damn fine, that havok is special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PattieCake Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 Kudos! A lot of these look official. Do you have any recipes ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 That's a great set of QC customs. I especially love your Generation X customs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted November 18, 2012 Share Posted November 18, 2012 great work on all of them, but i LOVE that you've done the Marauders! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted November 19, 2012 Share Posted November 19, 2012 I am also very impressed by these. I would love some of the recipes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wes Posted November 20, 2012 Author Share Posted November 20, 2012 Hey guys! Thanks again for the praise! I'd be happy to share recipes for any of them. Who are you curious about? Wes PS Thanks for being awesome, Luke! Your customer service at your store is amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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