Captain America

[thunderbolt]

Here's one of two 4th of July customs I cranked out. Cap sort of follows my theme of reworking a figure's design. I used the 40's movie serial and Ultimates for inspiration. I figure Cap would still use WW2 gear even now with the Avengers. His shield is indestructable, but I thought maybe the paint isn't.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/tboltcustoms/DSCN10774thJuly.jpg

Here he is with the shield in storage on his back
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/tboltcustoms/DSCN10794thJuly.jpg

and for the how I did that, its easy: Magnets!! I mounted a metal plate on the shield where the straps were, and a magnet on the harness and a harness with a magnet on his arm.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/tboltcustoms/DSCN10804thJuly.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v330/tboltcustoms/DSCN10784thJuly.jpg
He's a repainted Hasbro Cap, recostumed and all I retained from the Hasbro figure were the gloves.

[garagesale]

Beautiful work... this looks playable and displayable!

JamesD

[Meule]

Man, I absolutely love your style, all those accessories are way cool.
Great idea of using magnets to attach the shield to his arm and back. And the scratched paint is a nice touch too. The shield may be indestructable, but the paint isn't, great attention to detail

[critter2]

That is way cool! Love the detail and all the extras!

[Megospidey]

That is so sweet tbolt! Love him - and great timing with the 4th :yes:

[mego boy CA]

Very Nice!!!!!!!!!!

[Dave Mc]

Another great one Joe. This style really works with Cap.

[kingdom warrior]

Awesome work T-Bolt! That Cap is sweet looking!

[toys2cool]

I love it man,especially the shield worn out like that...very nice :grin:

[Merlyn1976]

The magnets are a brilliant touch....

He looks battle weary....

[The Toyroom]

Nice one T-Bolt!

[Captain_Mego]

Thunderbolt ,,I think you did a great job on this guy,,,The sheild is fantastic looking ...I really like the battle scared look of it...Nice work my friend.

[thunderbolt]

Thanks guys!! Now I'm working on a Iron Man to fit in with this style.

[brineb]

Fantastic!!! Your combining of elements from various Cap versions works excellently!!! Love the battle-worn shield and the magnets are brilliant!!! You are a MASTER!!!

[Meule]

Thanks guys!! Now I'm working on a Iron Man to fit in with this style.

Don't forget to add a pic of all of 'em together ;)

[thunderbolt]

I will after I finish him and my more norse looking Thor.

[DocDrako]

AwEsOmE! Cap is one of my favorite Superheroes and this is a nice one! Good work! I need to apply "magnet technology" to some of my custom Megos. It's so simple and yet so brilliant!

:grin:

[The Sentry]

What everyone said......... times two! Bang-up job man!

[Hulk]

Great work Joe. I agree with Dave, this style works for Cap. He looks ready to climb the Alps.

[joshvox]

looks fantastic. If they would looked like that on the shelf, I would own one now for sure.