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  • Toyman_Chris
    70's Era Pimp
    • Sep 7, 2011
    • 3010

    Ghost Rider (Western)

    I made this for my Father. I grew up reading comics on the weekends with my Father. We would go to the comic shop, pick up his weekly comics. He always let me shop the 3 for $1.00 books. When we got home, we would go into his reading room (comic room) and just read comics. I received quite an education on those days. We would discuss everything from DC's multiple earth comics and how the Golden Age was Earth 2, Current characters were Earth 1 and how we "readers" lived on Earth Prime. He also introduced me to Ghost Rider. Not the "flame head" I was reading, but the western version from the golden age of comics. I loved reading his old westerns. I would give anything to be able to have those moments with my son....however, he lost interest in comics when he was 10 and found the world of "console gaming". :sigh:

    Anyway.....enough nostalgia.

    The head is from megowgsh (Austin). I had to dremel it down, so the hat would fit just right.

    The outfit is all Doc Mego (Paul).

    Paul also molded the gun belt and guns in white for me. Thanks again Paul!

    Type 2 body, with joker hands.

    The custom box is our very own Toyroom, Anthony Durso!







    I hope you all like him as much as I do. I can't wait to get my Father's phone call, when he opens this on Christmas!
  • wilbs518
    Mego Collector
    • Jul 25, 2009
    • 2808

    #2
    Very cool!
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    • Confessional
      Maker & Whatnot
      • Aug 8, 2012
      • 3435

      #3
      The fig is definitely cool, but your story and reason you built him is absolutely fantastic.

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      • Vinny0026
        Year Five!!
        • Jan 26, 2012
        • 3734

        #4
        Your Father is going to love it! Love the whole story about the figure as well.
        Figure looks great! Great Job!
        "Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?"

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        • fallensaviour
          Talkative Member
          • Aug 28, 2006
          • 5620

          #5
          Very cool!!!
          A nice gift for your Dad.
          “When you say “It’s hard”, it actually means “I’m not strong enough to fight for it”. Stop saying its hard. Think positive!”

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          • Meule
            Verbose Member
            • Nov 14, 2004
            • 28720

            #6
            Great figure and cool story
            "...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

              #7
              neat figure, glad you get to share him with Pops.
              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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              • madmarva
                Talkative Member
                • Jul 7, 2007
                • 6445

                #8
                Great looking figure, Chris. I know your father's going to enjoy it.

                Have a great Christmas.

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                • Mego Magyar
                  Permanent Member
                  • Jan 17, 2011
                  • 2678

                  #9
                  Great custom, it's always good to see lesser known characters get their turn in the custom light.

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                  • BATMAN89
                    Mego obsessed!!!
                    • Jul 20, 2010
                    • 3401

                    #10
                    Man, that is a great story,
                    and the figure is awesome!!!
                    He will love it! I would!

                    I just wish you could still get the comics 3 for $1.00
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                    • megojim
                      Permanent Member
                      • Oct 13, 2001
                      • 3630

                      #11
                      always one of my favorite customs to see, great job sir
                      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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                      • Relic
                        Banned
                        • Jun 24, 2012
                        • 1408

                        #12
                        You have inspired me to make my own custom Ghost Rider as I have the same parts laying around except for the cowboy hat , belt and gun. Please forgive me for copying you.

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                        • VinMan
                          Career Member Mego Maniac
                          • Sep 6, 2012
                          • 1039

                          #13
                          Nice work! The figure looks great and the story about your Dad warmed my heart... I had a similar relationship with my Pop.
                          Gonna call him right now!!

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                          • Earth 2 Chris
                            Verbose Member
                            • Mar 7, 2004
                            • 32967

                            #14
                            Wow, what a great story. I think your dad will love it. Great custom too! And the box is a beaut as usual Anthony!

                            Chris
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                            • Cosmicman
                              Permanent Member
                              • Jul 12, 2005
                              • 4794

                              #15
                              I was just reading about him on my classic Avengers comics reprint DVD. (The Avengers go back in time with Immortus and wind up in the old West...etc.) They called him Night Rider for some reason but he is an interesting character. Nice job!!!
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