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  • 74SpaceAce
    Member
    • Sep 25, 2020
    • 88

    Russell Wilson / Seahawks

    Russell Wilson, Super Bowl XLVIII champion quarterback for the Seattle Seahawks, now enshrined in my Mego collection. As a lifelong Seahawks fan, Wilson really is a hero, on and off the field, to us 12s. I created the figure without a template. The only existent Mego football figure is Joe Namath was not helpful because he wears an old-style uniform and they didn't even fit the pads under the jersey. Wilson's pads and uniform are modern and so they needed a fresh approach. As pictured, I cut some thin, dense foam pads for his shoulders and legs, then fit a jersey and leggings to go over them. The helmet is a gumball-machine-type toy I bought online. I have no way of creating a custom head to make an identical likeness of Wilson, but the stock African American head is attractive and so it will suffice for me. Let me know what you all think! This was a LOT of fun to make.






  • sprytel
    Talkative Member
    • Jun 26, 2009
    • 6539

    #2
    Looks good! Russell Wilson grew up in Richmond, so I have a soft spot for him. I think with a little brush work to add some facial hair would help the likeness, but otherwise you nailed it. That helmet is a nice find.

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    • Blue Meanie
      Banned
      • Jun 23, 2001
      • 8706

      #3
      Give him some "eye black" and he's perfect. Very well done. I'd buy it if it was in a store.

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      • TrekStar
        Trek or Treat
        • Jan 20, 2011
        • 8354

        #4
        That looks really neat, something different for customs, great idea and thanks for sharing.

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        • apes3978
          Permanent Member
          • Nov 19, 2005
          • 4900

          #5
          Good idea for a figure.

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          • battmasterson
            Career Member
            • Dec 22, 2010
            • 823

            #6
            This is GREAT! I love the uniform and the creativity behind it. Very nice job. I am inspired.

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            • Confessional
              Maker & Whatnot
              • Aug 8, 2012
              • 3410

              #7
              Agreed, well done! Really worth adding the eye black and facial hair to push him over the top.

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              • MIB41
                Eloquent Member
                • Sep 25, 2005
                • 15631

                #8
                Wow! That likeness is really pretty close. Thats very cool. And you shoulder pad creation is perfect. Great execution! You do Russell proud!

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                • 74SpaceAce
                  Member
                  • Sep 25, 2020
                  • 88

                  #9
                  Per your suggestions, I added the eye black and facial hair and it was just what Russ needed. Thanks so much for the input and kind words everyone! This community rocks!

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                  • sprytel
                    Talkative Member
                    • Jun 26, 2009
                    • 6539

                    #10
                    It looked great before but it looks even better now. Fantastic!

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                    • TRDouble
                      Permanent Member
                      • Jul 10, 2012
                      • 2524

                      #11
                      That's pretty cool!

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                      • 74SpaceAce
                        Member
                        • Sep 25, 2020
                        • 88

                        #12
                        Wilson Named Walter Payton NFL Man Of The Year

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