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  • Random Axe
    The Voice of Reason
    • Apr 16, 2008
    • 4518

    Black Lightning

    Here's another obscure DC character. I initially thought about doing the 70's version with the full-on collar, but decided on an amalgam of his 70's coloring with a modern design very closely resembling what's being used today. This was my first attempt at using craft leather, and it wasn't the greatest. it frays too easily. Next time I'll do vinyl. Here's a couple of color roughs I did at work yesterday and after that, the final and above average results.






















    Scott
    I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

    If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.
  • Bizarro Amy
    Formerly known as Del
    • Dec 12, 2004
    • 3336

    #2
    The costume came out very nice. I'm familiar with some versions of this character, but don't know enough about his various costumes. I have two suggestions - first and most importantly, the goatee. It should be sculpted on, because right now it just looks like a bit of black paint on his chin, which is distracting on an otherwise good overall custom. Second, and very minor, have you ever thought about raised masks? That's just something that makes a nice touch on Megolike figures. The one you painted on looks good, it's just an idea.
    Hey! Where's the waiter with the water for my daughter?

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    • Cosmicman
      Permanent Member
      • Jul 12, 2005
      • 4794

      #3
      Good take on a classic hero. This guy would have been on the Super friends back in the day if they didn't have some goofy licencing BS thing going on and they had to "invent" that creepy looking Black Vulcan with the little boy shorts as his replacement for the token hero.

      I am glad they got him back in the JLA where he belongs. I like how you combined and created a suit that represents all of his costumes.

      Kudos my newbie museum friend!
      More custom Mego madness on Facebook right here...

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      • Meule
        Verbose Member
        • Nov 14, 2004
        • 28720

        #4
        Cool design, great execution
        "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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        • Megospidey
          Museum Webslinger
          • Jul 26, 2006
          • 5305

          #5
          Very cool Scott -and your artwork is the best!

          I got to look through his "portfolio" at Mego Meet...and if Scott's customizing skills ever catch up to his artwork...he is going to be off the chart!!!

          (I don't mean that your customizing skills are bad Scott...I am really giving you high praise for your artwork)

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          • kingdom warrior
            OH JES!!
            • Jul 21, 2005
            • 12478

            #6
            Very Cool Custom great job!!!

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            • PNGwynne
              Master of Fowl Play
              • Jun 5, 2008
              • 19445

              #7
              Very nice, great original design for a classic character.
              WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.

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              • K
                Fun Will Now Commence
                • Jun 20, 2001
                • 2524

                #8
                He reminds me a bit of the Super Friends' Black Vulcan. Nice job all around!
                I LOVE CHEESECAKE!!!sigpic


                "...and the Geeks shall inherit the earth."

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                • thunderbolt
                  Hi Ernie!!!
                  • Feb 15, 2004
                  • 34211

                  #9
                  Pretty sweet.
                  You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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                  • Evel KMego
                    Museum Daredevil
                    • Apr 26, 2006
                    • 1444

                    #10
                    I always love when you guys do the obscure characters!!!! Bring on some more! Nice job!

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                    • toys2cool
                      Ultimate Mego Warrior
                      • Nov 27, 2006
                      • 28605

                      #11
                      looks really cool dude
                      "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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                      • twilitezoner
                        Veteran Member
                        • Nov 18, 2007
                        • 303

                        #12
                        I have to agree with Evel about the obscure characters. Nice work, he really came out stunning.

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