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

    The Red Tornado!!


    Head is an Iron Man Pez, hands Sigma 6, the rest is all me. I added wire to the cape for the windblown look. The boots are recycled from a really old Iron Man custom.

    Gave him a hood too, I figured he might want to conceal his robot-y-ness from the humans. Sure he looks like an all red Doc Doom.


    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
  • JediJaida
    Talkative Member
    • Jun 14, 2008
    • 5675

    #2
    He's fantastic! I really like the way that the custom comes together.

    Hm, maybe I should think about adding wire to capes for the windblown effect.

    What gauge wire do you use?
    JediJaida

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

      #3
      Its for floral arranging, don't know the gauge, wrapper is gone. its about as thin as mechanical pencil lead.
      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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      • JediJaida
        Talkative Member
        • Jun 14, 2008
        • 5675

        #4
        Like the one use for twist ties? I know the one you're talking about.
        JediJaida

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

          #5
          Liking that head for Reddy....harkens back to his original JLA appearances
          Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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          • Meule
            Verbose Member
            • Nov 14, 2004
            • 28720

            #6
            I friggin love him
            "...The agony of my soul found vent in one loud, long and final scream of despair..." - Edgar Allan Poe

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            • toys2cool
              Ultimate Mego Warrior
              • Nov 27, 2006
              • 28605

              #7
              I love the 2nd pic
              "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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

                #8
                Originally posted by JediJaida
                Like the one use for twist ties? I know the one you're talking about.
                no, its just bare metal wire. I use fabric glue to wrap a hem around the wire.
                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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                • GaryPlaysWithDolls
                  Mighty Man/Monster Maker
                  • Aug 14, 2007
                  • 2347

                  #9
                  Dude, I've been holding my breath waiting for another custom from you. Sweet! Great use of the Iron Man head. I dig the logo, is that yours? I like the hood. I've always liked the look of the Red Tornado. I like the little arrow on his head. All around cool!

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

                    #10
                    Logo was something I found online, I was going to use the official weather symbol for tornado, but its kind of dull.
                    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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                    • AJ Collector
                      The Biggest Little Man!
                      • Aug 24, 2008
                      • 2148

                      #11
                      Those boots are kick ***! Great custom.......

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                      • The Bat
                        Batman Fanatic
                        • Jul 14, 2002
                        • 13412

                        #12
                        Ya know....he may not look like the Red Tornado I know from the Comics...but he sure as hell is COOL LOOKING! Nice job Joe.
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                        • Blackkryptonite
                          Persistent Member
                          • Jun 28, 2006
                          • 2118

                          #13
                          That's really nice TB! He's got a really cool modern look with that IM head and I love the emblem you gave him Nice work as always.

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                          • PNGwynne
                            Master of Fowl Play
                            • Jun 5, 2008
                            • 19922

                            #14
                            Neat design, great emblem!
                            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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                            • Captain
                              Fighting the good fight!
                              • Jun 17, 2001
                              • 6031

                              #15
                              That is without a doubt the best look for Red Tornado I've ever seen!!! A great update on DC's first version of the character (well, second if you include Ma' Hunkle), and far better than the current comics/cartoon look. Great work.
                              "Crayons taste like purple!"

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