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  • megowgsh
    Customego HoF Curator
    • Nov 19, 2003
    • 7420

    Dr Strange -- Master of the Mystic Arts and Founding Memeber of the Defenders

    Doctor Stephen Strange, best known under his alias Doctor Strange, was created by artist Steve Ditko. The character first appeared in Strange Tales #110 (July 1963). A former neurosurgeon, Strange serves as the Sorcerer Supreme, the primary protector of Earth against magical and mystical threats. Debuting in the Silver Age of comics, the character has been featured in several eponymous comics series and licensed derivative media including video games, an animated television show, and films.

    Stan Lee said about Dr. Strange when pitching the idea, "Well, we have a new character in the works for Strange Tales (just a 5-page filler named Dr. Strange) Steve Ditko is gonna draw him. It has sort of a black magic theme. The first story is nothing great, but perhaps we can make something of him-- 'twas Steve's idea and I figgered we'd give it a chance, although again, we had to rush the first one too much. Little sidelight: Originally decided to call him Mr. Strange, but thought the "Mr." bit too similar to Mr. Fantastic -- now, however, I remember we had a villain called Dr. Strange just recently in one of our mags, hope it won't be too confusing!"

    First Appearance


    Dr Strange #1


    My custom is built on an original Mego Type 2 body with Dr Mego "strange spell" hands; head by "he who shall not be named"; shoes from CTVT; amulet from Castaway Toys; cape, suit, and paints by yours truly.



    Facing his greatest foe the dread Dormammu...



    Dr. Strange was also a founding member of the Defenders along with Hulk and Sub-Mariner...





    soon after other super-heroes joined including Hellcat, Silver Surfer, and Nighthawk...



    The very first comic book I ever purchased was Defenders 18 featuring the Defenders vs the Wrecking Crew. Needless to say I was hooked. How can you not love that Sal Buscema art?







    Some of the earliest customs I ever made was this version of the Wrecking Crew. Now, here they are once again battling the Defenders as they originally did back in 1975...

    Dr Strange vs Wrecker



    Hulk vs Bulldozer



    Power Man vs Thunderball



    Nighthawk vs Piledriver



    Group Shot



    I hope you enjoy my customs as much as I do, and, as always, thanks for looking!

    Peace, Love, and Megos!

    Austin

    PS On a side note, I am interested in making a modern set of the Wrecking Crew. If anybody has the Bowen bust set below, please contact me. I would like to mold these heads and use them as the base for my customs. I will most certainly show you my appreciation. Thanks!

    Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms
  • newlyknighted
    Persistent Member
    • Feb 21, 2010
    • 1625

    #2
    Freaking fantastic each and every one of them! I love Doctor Strange's cape!
    I post in thy general direction!

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    • wayne foundation 07
      Time to feed the cat
      • Dec 30, 2007
      • 5705

      #3
      Bravo good sir, bravo !!!!

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      • Grimjohn
        Persistent Member
        • Feb 28, 2011
        • 2266

        #4
        By the Eye of Agamotto those are magnificent figures! My mind is blown by how awesome your Doc Strange and Dormammu are! The photos of your Defenders and Wrecking Crew are inspiring!
        My Finished Custom Figures

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        • huedell
          Museum Ball Eater
          • Dec 31, 2003
          • 11069

          #5
          I heard Belloq's voice in my head when looking at these.... "They're BEAUTIFUL!"
          (especially Strange)
          "No. No no no no no no. You done got me talkin' politics. I didn't wanna'. Like I said y'all, I'm just happy to be alive. I think I'll scoot over here right by this winda', let this beautiful carriage rock me to sleep, and dream about how lucky I am." - Chris Mannix

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          • Ninersphan1
            Veteran Member
            • Jul 27, 2009
            • 314

            #6
            Austin, how do you do it, Magnificent, prolific, I'm just stunned by bot the quality and quantity of your output. My favorite era in comics too. Any pnas to hit some other 70's gems? The Champions? Invaders? Freedom Force?

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

              #7
              nice work, that Strange looks just like it would have been done by Mego.
              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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              • hawkmike
                Persistent Member
                • Dec 15, 2003
                • 1438

                #8
                very col work!
                wanted mego arch reactor

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                • hedrap
                  Permanent Member
                  • Feb 10, 2009
                  • 4825

                  #9
                  That's about as exact as it gets. The paint job is perfect. That looks like a manufactured Strange head scaled to Mego and just popped on.

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                  • pmwasson
                    Maker
                    • Sep 12, 2007
                    • 4881

                    #10
                    Great figure! He looks perfect.
                    sigpic LaserMego

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                    • PNGwynne
                      Master of Fowl Play
                      • Jun 5, 2008
                      • 19950

                      #11
                      Terrific!
                      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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                      • ScottA
                        Original Member
                        • Jun 25, 2001
                        • 12264

                        #12
                        You've done it again sir.
                        sigpic WANTED: Boxed, Carded and Kresge Carded WGSH

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                        • lilbrosj66
                          Persistent Member
                          • Jul 4, 2011
                          • 1594

                          #13
                          As always, just superb! Love your customs!

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                          • daz71
                            Persistent Member
                            • Jul 19, 2014
                            • 2040

                            #14
                            what a brilliant set of figures .

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

                              #15
                              Spectacular work! Dr. Strange is rock solid awesomeness. It's all great!

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