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  • Cadmus Customs
    Member
    • Dec 30, 2007
    • 73

    I'd like some opinions, please...

    I'd like to contribute to the community (and my custom shelf!) and one way I could do so is to make some costumes.
    Are they too detailed?

    I know they are more detailed than the original Mego, but would outfits like these look silly & out of place in a collection? With the super-detailed heads now available, I didn't want to just go all "comic book-4 colors basic" LOL. But at the same time I don't want hyper-realism as it might go against the Mego aesthetic.



    So if you'd change them, what would you change?
    If they're a lost cause, I can take it! I wanna know what people around here like in custom clothing.

    Gimme some constructive criticism
    Thanks!
    CC
  • ABMAC
    User
    • May 16, 2002
    • 9665

    #2
    If you want them to conform to the Mego aesthetic, lose the shading. Also allow for separate belts, boots, gloves, etc. whenever possible.

    Mego was cheap, but they only made two figures with nothing but printed jammies.

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

      #3
      I'd talk with Austin at Reproheads...he's got quite a few of these under his belt.
      Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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      • BlackKnight
        The DarkSide Customizer
        • Apr 16, 2005
        • 14622

        #4
        I think they all Look Wonderful, as far as the Colors and accuratcy of the Chacters involved. The colors are bright, & represent each on to a Tee. I am sure that these would be great , as far as Sales go.

        However, what would keep someone like me Buying these, other than the fact I know how to sew,.. & would rather go that option because of my many piles of fabric at me house that I constantly get yelled at for , Is the Fact that they look like Pajama's. I mean, there is no Depth to them. Think about it. Even if you are just going for a "Megoeque" custom, .. well Mego had Boots, they had gloves, they had Belts, they had Armor, & even sticker emblems. " Depth" is what they had. & Thats what makes the WGSH the Best Super Hero Line ever.

        Thats just me. They all look Wonderful though, I love the character choices you provided,.. this is just one man's Opinion.
        Last edited by BlackKnight; Jan 3, '08, 11:27 PM. Reason: changed a word.
        ... The Original Knight ..., Often Imitated, However Never Duplicated. The 1st Knight in Customs.


        always trading for Hot Toys Figures .

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        • HardyGirl
          Mego Museum's Poster Girl
          • Apr 3, 2007
          • 13949

          #5
          Well, not being very comic book savvy, I really don't know what characters these are supposed to be, but I think they're a good starting off point. Customizers can use their own boots and belts and capes to give them a unique look all their own. And I kinda like the pajama look, (except for on Tarzan), it looks very Mego Like.
          "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
          'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
          Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
          If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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          • Daremo
            METALHEAD
            • Mar 24, 2005
            • 1084

            #6
            HOLY COW. These are amazing. I know the PERFECT process to print these out.

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            • Cadmus Customs
              Member
              • Dec 30, 2007
              • 73

              #7
              If you want them to conform to the Mego aesthetic, lose the shading. Also allow for separate belts, boots, gloves, etc. whenever possible.

              Mego was cheap, but they only made two figures with nothing but printed jammies.
              Good call!
              I started to do that with the Luthor suit here:

              I made the top one for people who can't make their own armored top and the bottom for those who'd like a go at it. I probably should've left the boots off the bottom one too. I can fix that!


              I'd talk with Austin at Reproheads...he's got quite a few of these under his belt.
              I am talking with him. I hope to get his imput soon also!

              BlackKnight-I'm pretty new to Mego customs so what you said helps! Allow for more belts, boots, emblems & gloves. I think Luthor could probably use Mego boots and gloves and a custom armor top. Tyr and Kalibak- no boots or gloves, maybe the belts? Hmmmm...

              Hardygirl- They are: Lex Luthor- in green, Tyr- in yellow and black, and Kalibak in brown and yellow...if that helps

              HOLY COW. These are amazing. I know the PERFECT process to print these out.
              And I know the worst process: Iron-On transfers!! LOL
              I tried it today. No go. Cracked when the fabric moved.
              But seriously, share your idea! I'm all ears!
              I do hope to work something out to get some examples made. What looks good on the screen might not look as good on a figure.

              Thanks guys & gals, keep the feedback flowin'!

              Joel

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              • Captain
                Fighting the good fight!
                • Jun 17, 2001
                • 6031

                #8
                They may not conform to the "mego aesthetic", but I like the look of all of these suits...boots, belts included!
                "Crayons taste like purple!"

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                • Meule
                  Verbose Member
                  • Nov 14, 2004
                  • 28720

                  #9
                  Some people prefer the Megolook while others strive for realism and perfection down to the smallest details.
                  Personally, I like your designs, but I prefer something a little less detailed. And I also prefer printed suits with a real emblem, belt, boots and gloves. But that's my own opinion of course. To be honest tho, I have used printed suits for customs.
                  But again, your designs look great. If you can do this I'm sure you'll be an asset to Reproheads
                  Last edited by Meule; Jan 4, '08, 3:54 AM.
                  "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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

                    #10
                    I'd loose the muscle definition on all of them, it reminds me of Ravishing Rick Rude's body suit. Other than that, they look cool so far.
                    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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                    • Action Martin
                      Apeonaut
                      • Dec 30, 2007
                      • 1985

                      #11
                      I like your work. All 3 look real nice. I've always been a fan of Lex Luthor's battle suit on figures even though I disliked it when it made's it debut in the early 80s in ACTION COMICS. But it should have hard plastic gloves and boots like Mego's Iron Man.

                      Originally posted by ABMAC
                      Mego was cheap, but they only made two figures with nothing but printed jammies.
                      Riddler and Human Torch?
                      Last edited by ABMAC; Jan 4, '08, 10:04 AM.
                      Scott

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

                        #12
                        ^ Spider-Man and Torch....Riddler has a plastic belt.
                        Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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                        • Action Martin
                          Apeonaut
                          • Dec 30, 2007
                          • 1985

                          #13
                          Originally posted by The Toyroom
                          ^ Spider-Man and Torch....Riddler has a plastic belt.
                          I totally forgot about the Riddler's belt! For some reason I was picturing an attached belt like Superman. And forgetting Spider-Man was a complete brain fart on my part.
                          Scott

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                          • REMOVED
                            • Jul 10, 2025
                            • 0

                            #14
                            I think they look great and that you should go with your own aesthetic. That is what creativity is all about. If you want to sell them, then there is a market to consider....

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                            • megocrazy
                              Museum Trouble Maker
                              • Feb 18, 2007
                              • 3718

                              #15
                              Originally posted by The Toyroom
                              ^ Spider-Man and Torch....Riddler has a plastic belt.
                              How about Wonder Woman?
                              It's not a doll it's an action figure.

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