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  • Earth 2 Chris
    Verbose Member
    • Mar 7, 2004
    • 32531

    My first custom in years: Mon-El

    Be gentle guys, I haven't done a custom in YEARS. Not really sure why. I've had tons of ideas, but I never had the parts, didn't want to wait, yada-yada. My skills are limited, so I mostly just try to kitbash with a little ingenuity here and there. I try to stay with in the Mego aesthetic for the most part, and that also helps with my limited skill set.

    Anyway, I was reading a Phantom Zone collection, and that first Mon-El story always resonated with me for some reason. Not a big Legion guy, but his simple, reverse-Superman costume has always spoke to me.

    LJN head repainted, red Cast-A-Way suit and black belt, Batman boots, blue trunks from a cut Barbie swimsuit, and a modified 9" Hasbro Martian Manhunter cape.



    Here he is with his "little brother", Superman!



    And now my favorite customs welcome him to the case.



    I stole Austin's Colorforms background idea too. Thanks Austin!

    Thanks for looking!

    Chris
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  • wayne foundation 07
    Time to feed the cat
    • Dec 30, 2007
    • 5705

    #2
    love how you did the cape, he came out "super" !

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    • JediJaida
      Talkative Member
      • Jun 14, 2008
      • 5671

      #3
      NEAT!!! I like it!
      JediJaida

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      • HumanWolfman
        Type3Toys Has Transformed
        • Oct 5, 2011
        • 1574

        #4
        Beautiful job! Looks original!
        View My Customs
        www.type3toys.com
        or check here
        http://megomuseum.com/community/memb...5-HumanWolfman

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        • The Toyroom
          The Packaging King
          • Dec 31, 2004
          • 16653

          #5
          Nice job Chris...very retro!
          Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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          • pmwasson
            Maker
            • Sep 12, 2007
            • 4865

            #6
            He looks great! Nice job.
            sigpic LaserMego

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            • Vinny0026
              Year Five!!
              • Jan 26, 2012
              • 3724

              #7
              Looks very cool - old school!
              Great Job!
              "Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?"

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              • madmarva
                Talkative Member
                • Jul 7, 2007
                • 6445

                #8
                Very cool. Probably my favorite Legionaire. Great choice of head.

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                • piecemaker
                  There's no need to fear..
                  • Jan 26, 2009
                  • 4634

                  #9
                  Great job!

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                  • mikeoz
                    Mego Maker
                    • Mar 9, 2007
                    • 1435

                    #10
                    Very nicely done!
                    Looking for:
                    Lincoln Phantom of the Opera

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                    • bobws
                      Permanent Member
                      • Feb 13, 2008
                      • 3462

                      #11
                      Very well done. But how could you not be a legion fan?
                      "Hang on Lady... We go for a RIDE!" - Shorty to Willie Scott.Best movie line from Indiana Jones & the Temple Of Doom

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                      • lilbrosj66
                        Persistent Member
                        • Jul 4, 2011
                        • 1594

                        #12
                        That turned out great. And I love the Vigilante peeking out from the back of the group pic! He is on my to-do list.

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

                          #13
                          really cool figure.
                          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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                          • Bronxboykev
                            Permanent Member
                            • Mar 7, 2011
                            • 3013

                            #14
                            Exactly how Mego would have made him

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                            • Earth 2 Chris
                              Verbose Member
                              • Mar 7, 2004
                              • 32531

                              #15
                              Very well done. But how could you not be a legion fan?
                              Oh, I like the Legion, just not a huge diehard fan. I can't name the real name and planet of very Legionaire. Although I do know Mon-El is really Lar Gand of Daxam, and he's been known as Valor and M'onel as well!

                              Thanks for the kind words guys. Very encouraging. I have a few more ideas in the pipeline, and one close to completion.

                              Chris
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