Mystery Man Posted January 5, 2014 Author Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) A few new modifications:Invisible Man in bathrobe! Huzzah! Human Torch with that custom cut flame base I sanded/cut and glued together. Also, I trimmed down the old flame head piece significantly to make a head I thought was much more reminiscent of the comic books. Allows for greater articulation too! Edited January 5, 2014 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Look great! Where's the ascot from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted January 7, 2014 Author Share Posted January 7, 2014 It's the scarf that comes with the 2nd Walking Dead four-pack. The "farm" one with Herschel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted March 1, 2014 Author Share Posted March 1, 2014 (edited) Perceval Pinkerton, of Sgt. Fury's Howling Commandoes! Here's one that's been sitting on the shelf for a year or more. I had the vision and dj87 was kind enough to paint the tiny mustache and berret for me. Berret/hair/head were whittled/dremmeled down to make one piece. Then a Pom Pom and badge for the berret and dj painted it up swell! The final piece for his ascot clicked thanks to a cut-off neckerchief from "Tomb Raider's" Roth. Sliced it offa his harness. Edited March 1, 2014 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TENIME_art Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 I cut Bishop's neckerchief out of Raza's coat. Very nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted March 6, 2014 Author Share Posted March 6, 2014 Raja is one of the few I never did pick up. Planning on finding long sleeves and white gloves for Percy, as well as gluing down that neckerchief when I get ally extra mates moved this week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Minimates are my favorties... and Lego's are my favorites to build stuff FOR minimates with. With that in mind, I always try to modify the sets so that buildings are complete 360 degrees. With that in mind, I've picked up a few newer Lego sets and fixed 'em up. The Lego "Mystery Mansion": Featuring my custom spook with a lantern. The dilapidated greenhouse is pretty spiffy, I think. I also particularly enjoy the tree grows right out of the foundation. The back "porch" features an overlook area as well as a scalloped window near the roof that a secret room can look out of. Inside the smaller cabin is an attic with some dusty bones, a vault (full of gold bars) an old, un-used kitchen and the Wolf Man on the prowl. Dracula stands on a secret passageway platform that spins when the clock hand (other side) is turned. There's also a secret room for Drac's coffin with that tiny window he can fly out of (seen from the back of the mansion). The silver spikey bit is a giant trap that can swing down and bust intruders inna mouth if need be. it's also easy to remove to use the room it occupies. Here's more of the Frankenstein Monster on the back overlook along with the interior of the greenhouse, showing the giant Venus flytrap and plenty of gnarly plants and old bones. Edited September 9, 2015 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Next up is the Lego "Haunted Lighthouse" which now features the Titanic Captain ghost as the keeper of the flame. The giant skull formation can move over to reveal a secret passageway (that I forgot to photograph). Lots of broken, craggy rocks to trip up on. The busted up steps to get to the second floor... ... full of spiderwebs! The back passageway to the underground tunnel, grown over with weeds. The top of the lighthouse opens to reveal a treasure map... ... and the treasure itself! We've also got an underwater laboratory! Some good treasure for the Creature to protect: A remote skiff that carries oxygen tanks to and from the surface for filling. One of the view bubbles. The view from above of the entire complex. The back of the base features a pressurized door (with green/red safety lights) for divers to enter from the deep. See? A cut-away from above, showing more safety lights, levers and along the wall are vents to pump in and out ocean water for pressurizing the cabin. Here's the interior of the facility opened on the hinge. The one man submersible on the docking platform. It features a working winch and several unused oxygen tanks. And yes, the sub does fit a minimate. Using a Lego "fly monster" blind bag figure, here's my quick version of the 1958 "The Fly". A work in progress Headless Horseman. Edited September 18, 2015 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 These builds are fantastic, and I really like that Fly QC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks! The Lego stuff is satisfying but takes some time since you only have so much direction to go on before you have to improvise in your head. I wish I could change the title of this thread to reflect my Lego stuff as well since I'm likely gonna start putting all my stuff here to show off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MinnesotaIceman Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 These are awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I always enjoy seeing your Monster Creations. No matter the season they remind me of Halloween. I've never celebrated it, but Goddamn, I love that holiday. Anyway, grea job on those builds! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Thanks guys! It always makes me feel good when people like the stuff I put together. I'm going to try and re-shoot my custom monster's castle, haunted house and Mummy's pyramid soon. I've also got several boat/aquatic sets that I've modded for minimates that I enjoy using with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 In my efforts to put all my pictures in one place, here's the link to the thread I originally posted with both my custom Fantasticar and my Jet Cycle (for the Thing).I'm still the proudest of these two creations over anything else that I've worked on. http://www.minimatemultiverse.com/index.php?showtopic=12235&p=268107 Also because the Fantastic Four is my favorite team, I re-equipped the Justice League's "Javelin" for the FF. It's got a solid white body and until I win the lottery and build a Minimate-scale Pogo Plane, this'll have to do. The front underneath has a neat little bomb bay which can also be used to let the Human Torch out to jet around on his own. And the interior can fit three... ... or four: And the neat back-jets: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Nice! I remember seeing that Fantasticar. Plus MYTE's mod for SFTMB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Another shot of the October Boy! Imhotep, the Mummy with a crossed-over arm that he's so frequently seen with, Jonathan Harker, Dracula without cape and with coat-tails, Drac's three brides and the Blob! Death himself, my work-in-progress old witch, a couple of undead warriors and my spectral lantern-ghost. Every monster needs a group of angry villagers, so here we go: Sure I've shown these before but I can't recall where. I never like the limited articulation of some of the capes, so a little cutting/sanding and painting and voila! Dracula and Doctor Doom are ready to move! Classic FF with Ben in his trenchcoat. Kang needed a time machine, so thanks to the recent Jurassic World gyroscope I was able to keep it as fully rotating as it was made but with a 'mate inside. I've never liked this chest piece and am thrilled DST has moved away from using it. However, Hercules still needed a trim to help him with articulation. And here's one of two Bronze Age versions of Adam Warlock. Here's that second version of Adam, along with my original Heimdall and Odin that I posted way back in this thread but have long since deleted. Classic Johnny Storm, Wyatt Wingfoot, teeny Wasp, Zabu (a Playmobil sabertooth tiger) and Ka Zar The Gladiator, Forbush Man and suited Nick Fury. Umar, Man Mountain Marko, the Thinker, the Headsman (still working on his flight base) and Mr. Fear. Sanding down the wrists and doing a small bit of torso-extender cutting/gluing helps make Hulk's just tall enough but ore steady. The body doesn't fall off of the legs. I do this with all my "big and tall" mates and thought you guys might like to see this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kostisfire Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I LOVE those UM mates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arnim zola Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 These look great dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 I always like seeing how people improve on articulation, Herc looks much better without the awful shoulder bits. Same with the capes, could you give a bit more detail on how much you took off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Sure. I can post a couple of before and after images when I get home this evening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 (edited) Here ya go! Edited September 10, 2015 by Mystery Man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liney Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Thanks MM! I've been thinking of doing the same on Doom's cape but didn't know how to go about doing it, your pics helped a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystery Man Posted September 10, 2015 Author Share Posted September 10, 2015 Glad to be of help! I make small cuts into the plastic to determine how far I want the curve to go and then careful slice the plastic between those cuts out one at a time. Sort of like moving from one cut point to the next. Does that make sense? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pk13 Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 They all look great but those UM figures are top shelf. Great job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted September 10, 2015 Share Posted September 10, 2015 Great modifications! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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