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  • warlock664
    Persistent Member
    • Feb 15, 2009
    • 2121

    Warlock664's DCD 13" Wildcat, GA Wonder Woman, Hawkman & Hawkgirl, & Red Tornado

    I've been working on a number of DC Direct 13" customs over the last few months, and have managed to (mostly) complete five: Wildcat, Hawkman, Hawkgirl, Golden Age/Earth-2 Wonder Woman, and Red Tornado.

    First up is Wildcat; I've actually had him almost completed for a year, but was unhappy with my early attempts at his mask. I recently gave it another go, and am satisfied (for now) with the results. The costume was fairly simple:





  • warlock664
    Persistent Member
    • Feb 15, 2009
    • 2121

    #2
    Next, Hawkman and Hawkgirl. Hawkman was a bit of a challenge, thanks to the mask. I had previously completed an Earth-2 Hawkman, so I knew the costume and wings could be done, but the mask required some thought. I finally came up with a recipe that worked: a DCD Classic Batman head with the bat ears carved off, the wings from a Famous Covers Thor helmet, the ears from a DCD Martian Manhunter, and a hawk beak made using sculpy. I glued everything on and repainted to get the final result. The wings were made using the same formula I had previously used for Red Raven and the E2 Hawkman.
    For Hawkgirl, I used a DCD Batgirl as a base, and made the helmet from vinyl. Not completely happy with the results, but it'll do. I still need to make a mace for Hawkman, and perhaps get a couple of shields for the pair:













    Last edited by warlock664; Nov 8, '12, 8:35 PM.

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    • warlock664
      Persistent Member
      • Feb 15, 2009
      • 2121

      #3
      I needed a Golden Age/Earth-2 Wonder Woman for my Justice Society, so I modified a DCD Wonder Woman. I first substituted the smaller-breasted Zatanna body to distinguish her from the E1 Wonder Woman, keeping the existing DCD Wonder Woman head (which has been much maligned by collectors). I used the existing costume but removed the "WW" logo, adding a golden eagle in its place. I painted the belt white, added a hand-made skirt, and gave her new bracelets painted a metallic blue and a new lasso (I used the original for Wonder Girl).









      Here's a shot of my Earth-2 versions of the big 3 :

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      • warlock664
        Persistent Member
        • Feb 15, 2009
        • 2121

        #4
        Finally, I used a DCD Dr Manhattan figure to produce the android Red Tornado (hey, don't worry, I may get to Ma Hunkle eventually!). The boots are repainted Shazam/Captain Marvel boots, the glove gauntlets are repainted Modern Batman gauntlets, and the rest is hand-made:










        As always, thanks for looking. For anyone interested, here are links to my previous DCD customs:

        After starting and stopping several times over the last few months, I finally finished my custom DC Direct 13" set of The Law's Legionnaires (AKA The Seven Soldiers of Victory). Of course, Wing How never got any credit, so the number of figures actually totals eight! First up, the Star-Spangled Kid and Stripesy:


        As hinted at in my last thread, I've been working on another DC Super-Team for the past several weeks. Originally created in the Golden Age and published individually in various magazines by Quality Comics, in 1973 DC Comics banded them together as the Freedom Fighters and featured them in JUSTICE LEAGUE OF AMERICA #107 &


        Wonder Girl and Aqualad DC Direct 13 Customs - Mego Talk

        Kid Flash, Speedy, and Star-Spangled Kid DC Direct 1/6 Customs - Mego Talk

        My DC Direct 13 JUSTICE SOCIETY Customs - Mego Talk

        1/6 Mary Marvel Captain Marvel Jr Customs - Mego Talk

        13 Custom INVADERS and LIBERTY LEGION - Mego Talk

        My Huntress Customs - Mego Talk
        Last edited by warlock664; Nov 8, '12, 8:25 PM.

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        • Random Axe
          The Voice of Reason
          • Apr 16, 2008
          • 4518

          #5
          I absolutely love this line of figures you've created and you are definitely one of the best customizers here regardless of scale. Consider me a fan. Now, I want to see you tackle 1/9 scale. I bet you kill it, dude. Awesome work.
          I almost had a psychic girlfriend but she dumped me before we met.

          If anyone here believes in psychokinesis, please raise my hand.

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          • jackson5677
            Banned
            • Oct 19, 2008
            • 708

            #6
            I agree with Random Axe.....you are one of the best here........Wildcat is KILLER.

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            • bobws
              Permanent Member
              • Feb 13, 2008
              • 3479

              #7
              You Never dissappoint, these are amazing as always. Keep working that All-Star Squadron selection and we''ll see which of us gets 60 done faster. I'm Half way.
              "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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              • thunderbolt
                Hi Ernie!!!
                • Feb 15, 2004
                • 34211

                #8
                cool bunch of figures, you nailed WIldcat, love the floppy ears.
                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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                • HumanWolfman
                  Type3Toys Has Transformed
                  • Oct 5, 2011
                  • 1574

                  #9
                  Fantastic work!
                  View My Customs
                  www.type3toys.com
                  or check here
                  http://megomuseum.com/community/memb...5-HumanWolfman

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                  • warlock664
                    Persistent Member
                    • Feb 15, 2009
                    • 2121

                    #10
                    Thanks for the kind words!
                    Here's a pic of the DCD Wonder Woman next to my E2 custom:

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                    • Donkey Hoatie
                      Supporter of Silliness
                      • Jun 20, 2007
                      • 783

                      #11
                      These figures are simply stunning. I'm really impressed with your customizing abilities. Very well done!

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                      • megojim
                        Permanent Member
                        • Oct 13, 2001
                        • 3630

                        #12
                        More than commendable! nice job on the set!
                        My Custom Figures


                        1 Corinthians 9:24 - Don’t you realize that in a race everyone runs, but only one person gets the prize? So run to win!

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                        • sprytel
                          Talkative Member
                          • Jun 26, 2009
                          • 6663

                          #13
                          That Wildcat is amazing. Seeing that first, I thought, "going to be hard to top that one." But I dunno... they all look pretty darn great. Nice job!

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                          • madmarva
                            Talkative Member
                            • Jul 7, 2007
                            • 6445

                            #14
                            More beautiful work. That Wildcat looks like he stepped right off the page.

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                            • rodkeith
                              Veteran Member
                              • Mar 16, 2008
                              • 412

                              #15
                              Great work as always! Would love to see how you display all of your work together in their various groupings.

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