A Thread For Custom Figures

[Thunderbird 2]

Hullo folks,

I have been mightily impressed by the work people have put into their customs in this thread, and the larger 12 inch scale figures are frighteningly good! Moony, Jersey and especially you Blues, all of you stick all in my mind in this regard especially. However, as a 7 inch collector there is one character I am still hopping mad we did not officially get, and I am pleased to present my finally completed version of him alongside the other 7 inch characters.

Ladies and Gentlemen, I at last, present Doctor Carson Beckett! Picture 4 also shows Professor E Weir and Major Laura Cadman I did quite a while ago...

[Timespirt]

Nice Job! Where did you get a 7" Beckett head?

[Thunderbird 2]

Nice Job! Where did you get a 7" Beckett head?

Ah, that's the £64,000 question Timespirit! If you are asking where I got a suitable head to boil and pop - I didn't!

I took pictures all through the construction process, and intend to set up a "How to a make" Thread soon with links to the pics in my flickr account once they are uploaded. Feel free to guess in the meantime. I am just hoping I have caught the "essence" of the character in the likeness. It was tough going at times.

[Timespirt]

Well, I think you did a great job catching his look!

I'll be loking for your update on this then.

Have you noticed if anyone has made a 12" Rodney action figure or a place to get 12" Action Bodies (not ebay or at least if Ebay sellers in the US) in the US?

[MsBig]

That's a fantastic Beckett custom figure, Thunderbird! It even looks like him from a distance. Great job!

I'm new to customising Stargate figures, but I've been customising other lines since 2003, like Buffy, Battlestar Galactica, Twilight, Harry Potter, etc.

Here are some of my recent Stargate SG-1 customs...


Alternate-Univserse Teal'c

Stargate SG-1 • 1.19 "There but for the Grace of God" • In an alternate universe, Teal'c is still the first prime of Apophis, and sporting scary hair Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Jaffa Teal'c figure and BSG Kat pony-tail (DST) • Staff weapon, repainted (DST) • LOTR cloak, repainted (ToyBiz) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Sculpted hair on crown and hair-band • Attached cloak Photos • Main view (above) • Back view

Kara-Kesh-Device Apophis

		Stargate SG-1 • 1.7 "The Nox" • Apophis uses the kara kesh, or ribbon device, as a shield and a weapon Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Watchmen Dr. Manhattan head and left hand (DC Direct) • Jaffa body (DST) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Sanded down chin • Sculpted helmet, neck, cuff, and kara kesh Photos • Front view • Profile close-up | Unpainted sculpt

Jolinar's-Memories Martouf

Stargate SG-1 • 3.12 "Jolinar's Memories" • Martouf goes to Delmal as part of the SG-1 team, and is upset when he discovers what Jolinar when through Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • BtVS Wesley head (DST) • O'Neil body and zat gun (DST) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Sculpted high forehead, hair, dimpled chin, and Adam's apple Photos • Front view • Martouf, Apophis, and Teal'c

[MsBig]

Neanderthal Samantha Carter

		Stargate SG-1 • 1.4 "The Boca Divide" • Carter is infected with a virus that turns her into a Neanderthal, and she sets her sights on O'Neill Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Carter head, arms, and legs (DST) • Lost Sun torso (McFarlane) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Sculpted wilder hair, crop-top, and dog-tags • Smoothed over joints in neck, arms, and waist Photos • Front view • Unpainted sculpt

Plant-Boy Daniel Jackson

Stargate SG-1 • 2.19 "One False Step" • Daniel proves to be great at communicating with the plant people, who seem to like him, a lot Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Daniel Jackson figure and hat (DST) • X-Files pod person (McFarlane) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Removed crown of head to fit hat properly • Sculpted longer hair Photos • Front view (above) • Side view

To-the-Rescue Janet Fraiser

		Stargate SG-1 • 3.17 "A Hundred Days" • Dr. Janet Fraiser is always ready to gear up and go through the Stargate, if anyone needs medical attention Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Sin City Goldie head (NECA Toys) • Carter body and utility vest (DST) • Rifle and medic case (DST) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - August 2011 • Sculpted hair • Made the figure a bit shorter and resculpted pelvis Photos • Front view • Unpainted sculpt • Carter, Daniel Jackson, and Dr. Fraiser

[MsBig]

Air-Force-Colonel O'Neill

		Stargate SG-1 • 2.9 "Secrets" • Jack O'Neill and Samantha Carter attend a function in their smart blue air-force uniforms Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • O'Neill head (DST) • Heroes Linderman body (Mezco) • BtVS Wesley jacket (DST) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - September 2011 • Altered hair slightly • Sculpted military extras on jacket • Printed colour ribbons and glued to chest Photos • Front view • Back view | Unpainted sculpt

Searching-for-Ernest Catherine Langford

		Stargate SG-1 • 1.10 "The Torment of Tantalus" • The SG-1 team take Catherine through the Stargate to find her lost love, Ernest Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Sarah Connor head and legs (NECA Toys) • Carter torso and arms (DST) • Utility vest and picture frame (DST) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - September 2011 • Altered face to look older • Sculpted hair, neck, and waist • Printed photo of Ernest Littlefield Photos • Front view • Back view | Unpainted sculpt

1969-Hippie Teal'c

		Stargate SG-1 • 2.21 "1969" • The SG-1 team get sent back to 1969, where they dress as hippies to blend in Recipe - Thanks for the Parts! • Teal'c head (DST) • Jimi Hendrix hair and body (McFarlane) • Twilight Edward right arm (NECA Toys) • Black stand (NECA Toys) Sculpt - September 2011 • Sculpted extra hair, head-band, neck, necklace, shirt, and waistcoat • Bulked up thighs Photos • Front view • Back view | Unpainted sculpt • Teal'c, Catherine Langford, and Jack O'Neill • Stargate SG-1 Customs

[lightsyder]

Simply awesome. You guys should sell these!

[MsBig]

Simply awesome. You guys should sell these!

Thank you!

These Stargate SG-1 customs are all for auction on eBay.

MsBig123's Shop

[Timespirt]

Very awesome!

[boom stick]

Ah, that's the £64,000 question Timespirit! If you are asking where I got a suitable head to boil and pop - I didn't!

I took pictures all through the construction process, and intend to set up a "How to a make" Thread soon with links to the pics in my flickr account once they are uploaded. Feel free to guess in the meantime. I am just hoping I have caught the "essence" of the character in the likeness. It was tough going at times.

Wow! very nicely done. I'm definitely looking forward to your thread. Ok i'll take a guess, is it Anders from battlestar gallactica?

[boom stick]

MsBig those customs are so cool and unique, i look forward to what else you may make in the future.

[JediKnutt]

Definitely borrowing some of those recipes. I actually have some of the base figures. (kicking myself) Great job.

[Timespirt]

Could you tell me where you bought the action figure stands by any chance? Are they a tight hold?

[MsBig]

Thanks, guys!

JediKnutt, you're welcome to use any of these recipes. I'm an Admin over at BtVSFigs Forum, and our philosophy is always to share recipes and tips freely. It improves everyone's inspiration and expertise. We just give a simple acknowledgement to whoever came up with the recipe, the first time we use it (i.e. Thanks to x for the head recipe), but not after that.

I have a "How To" thread on my website, if you'd like more tips. And in the same section there are step-by-step guides to sculpting and painting, plus using lights and scenic water:

http://www.sashacustoms.co.uk/home/about/how-to

Timespirt, the simple black stands came with NECA Harry Potter figures. Where necessary, I drilled a small hole in the right heel of the figure to match the size of the stand peg. They are very steady and don't fall over. I find it best to always provide a stand with any figure that has sculpting clay on it, to avoid any breakages.