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  • dr_cyclops
    One eyed, wonder
    • Dec 17, 2009
    • 2138

    8" Flash Gordon set

    Now that these are well in progress, I'm moving the discussion here. So in the beginning, I was going for the original Mego design in a 1/9th scale. The earlier pics show Flash and Zarkov with bandolier belts. When the outfit designs change so much from the Mego design, I didn't realize at first that this accessory was unnecessary. With out the gun holster and sword sheath it only detracted from the outfits. Progress pics to-date:

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  • dr_cyclops
    One eyed, wonder
    • Dec 17, 2009
    • 2138

    #2
    Here is a preview of Ming's outfit. WIP.
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    • SeattleEd
      SynthoRes Transmigrator
      • Oct 24, 2007
      • 4350

      #3
      Well done. That Ming outfit looks great!

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      • TrekStar
        Trek or Treat
        • Jan 20, 2011
        • 8355

        #4
        Beautiful set of customs, I would love to see new mego come out with Flash Gordon figures.

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        • dr_cyclops
          One eyed, wonder
          • Dec 17, 2009
          • 2138

          #5
          Dale now has a head piece and small sword. She is all ready to join Flash and Zarkov. I would like the thank PNGwynne for the advice on looking for yellow vinyl dividers. Found Dollar Tree art molds made in yellow plastic. Enough flat surface area to cut many head pieces. Back fits together like the Mego plastic belts with an arrow and a hole.
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          • Confessional
            Maker & Whatnot
            • Aug 8, 2012
            • 3410

            #6
            They are only getting better and better! Love the re-purposing fabrication approach.

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            • EMCE Hammer
              Moderation Engineer
              • Aug 14, 2003
              • 25679

              #7
              I'd love to see these hanging on a peg somewhere with a pricetag

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              • dr_cyclops
                One eyed, wonder
                • Dec 17, 2009
                • 2138

                #8
                I have a EMCE repro Klingon head. It's seems to be hard enough to customize. Want to smooth down hair and make it into a fin helmet. Making the fin like the one on Dr. Fate's helmet. Thinking yellow or gold for the helmet and a red fin on top. Ideas?

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

                  #9
                  I think what you're describing sounds perfect and I'd go with a yellow helmet--more Megoesque IMO.

                  You're welcome regarding the dividers.
                  Last edited by PNGwynne; May 31, '20, 7:25 PM.
                  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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                  • dr_cyclops
                    One eyed, wonder
                    • Dec 17, 2009
                    • 2138

                    #10
                    Confessional; Thank you, I luv parts bashing and fabrication, just as much as using my own custom parts.
                    EMCE Hammer; I don't call them 'Dino's Dime-Store Dollies' for nothing.
                    PNGwynne; Just keep the good advice coming. It really helps. Big Huge Thanks.

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                    • SeattleEd
                      SynthoRes Transmigrator
                      • Oct 24, 2007
                      • 4350

                      #11
                      Looking good!

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                      • dr_cyclops
                        One eyed, wonder
                        • Dec 17, 2009
                        • 2138

                        #12
                        Here is a sneak peek of Prince Barin. Pretty simple custom. He is basically Robin Hood with Green Arrow's hat, darker green belt and green pirate boots.
                        P1060332.jpg

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

                          #13
                          I like this, he's perfectly in line with the others. But perhaps some bling/accents/sword?
                          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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                          • MRP
                            Persistent Member
                            • Jul 19, 2016
                            • 2037

                            #14
                            Looking good!

                            -M
                            "Opinion is the lowest form of human knowledge. It requires no accountability, no understanding." -Plato

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                            • dr_cyclops
                              One eyed, wonder
                              • Dec 17, 2009
                              • 2138

                              #15
                              Originally posted by PNGwynne
                              I like this, he's perfectly in line with the others. But perhaps some bling/accents/sword?
                              Long pirate sword for sure. As for bling/accents, I'm still trying to figure that out. It's why he is here in custom WIP. He has (not pictured) brown bow and brown arrow pack. looks like I will be going with CTVT Blackbeard head for Prince Voltan. If you have any suggestions for Princess Aura and Prince Thun, please let me know.

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