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  • Tothiro
    Kitten Mittens
    • Aug 28, 2008
    • 1342

    Natacha of The Plague Sequence 1/9th stop-mo doll

    Right - it dawned on me today I never posted photos of the finished doll I was making for The Plague Sequence's stop-mo and puppet video.

    I didn't have my tripod set-up when I snapped a few quick pics, but I've since handed the doll off so that's what I get. There are a few other pieces I did for them like a 1/9th scale Nintendo NES Zap Gun, etc. Maybe I'll make dupes of those to photo. Natacha is actually 5'7" but this doll scaled out to be 5'6" - slightly longer in the legs and shorter in the trunk than the real thing, but that was part of the "slightly stylized" mission.

    Here we go:


    I went with a pin and elastic ball joint in the hips, but I added mini bushings I made to keep the elastic centered and while kind of fussy, it really did the trick. This is what she looks like when ramping up a roundhouse kick. There's no attachment point or tape under the foot, that's just legit balancing act.



    And the Opera pose -->


    I didn't take any pics of the back, but the back of the vest laces up with 6-eyelets corset style, just like the real life version.
    She actually helped me out in a pinch with booth attendance at a comic book / anime show recently, and I'm going to do a second one to thank her in her signature button front Pikachu onesie (which is what she wore in the booth).

    Adding Source ref:
    Last edited by Tothiro; Jul 14, '12, 2:41 AM.
  • rche
    channeling Bob Wills
    • Mar 26, 2008
    • 7391

    #2
    very nice R. Especially nice if it will withstand the stop mo torture. Please remember to post a link to whatever media that comes out on.

    and plop a couple of grand down, make a deal with a chinese devil, and start selling those bodies.

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    • Tothiro
      Kitten Mittens
      • Aug 28, 2008
      • 1342

      #3
      Thanks Rche. Believe me - if anyone wanted to lay down the scratch I'd be happy to pony up something pretty to have factory shot - all my bank goes to toys and lunch =)

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

        #4
        nice work, matches up with the real person perfectly.
        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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        • bobws
          Permanent Member
          • Feb 13, 2008
          • 3479

          #5
          Nice custom and original.
          "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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          • piecemaker
            There's no need to fear..
            • Jan 26, 2009
            • 4634

            #6
            She looks awesome!

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            • Neutron X
              Persistent Member
              • Dec 22, 2007
              • 1803

              #7
              WOW! You did a great job! Can't believe the balancing act!!!

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              • SeattleEd
                SynthoRes Transmigrator
                • Oct 24, 2007
                • 4351

                #8
                I was wondering who that was on your FB Timeline. Very cool Well done, Rob!

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                • sprytel
                  Talkative Member
                  • Jun 26, 2009
                  • 6664

                  #9
                  I am blown away by this! An incredible likeness, a custom body, and great attention to detail. Mega, mega impressive.

                  Do you know what song the video will be for? I spun their music, and while not all of it was my taste, I really dug "Atomica!".

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                  • Tothiro
                    Kitten Mittens
                    • Aug 28, 2008
                    • 1342

                    #10
                    Yeah it's... I mean. Yeah. =) Atomica I liked best too.

                    The vid will be for Deathray Romance - I saw some 15fps test recently of the figure playing keyboard, and it was fun to see in action! I'm doing some quickie speakerhead villian guys and directed the band to Doc's site for some black dress suits.

                    Fun Fact: The subject's only critique was that "the pants though, they're almost leggings... they're like, hipster skinny," which caused the main band guy to double over laughing because she was wearing EXACTLY those black skinny jeans when she said it.
                    Him: "You can't even claim artistic license because he totally nailed that."
                    Her: (looking at her legs then the doll) "Maaan. ... I'm gunna have to buy new jeans"
                    Last edited by Tothiro; Jul 19, '12, 12:42 AM.

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                    • wilbs518
                      Mego Collector
                      • Jul 25, 2009
                      • 2808

                      #11
                      Very cool!
                      sigpic

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                      • cactus725
                        Caped Crusader
                        • Feb 8, 2010
                        • 703

                        #12
                        That looks just like her!!!

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                        • JediJaida
                          Talkative Member
                          • Jun 14, 2008
                          • 5675

                          #13
                          I love the poseability (is that spelled right?) on her, it's great!

                          I'm not familiar with the character, but I love the detailed stitching you put into her shirt and vest! The buttoned cuffs on her shirt must have been frustrating as all hell to pull off!
                          JediJaida

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