Purist Superhero Figures

[autorazr]

Autorazr, I can't remember, but have you done an Arcade to round out your Avengers Arena group? I am really digging that Kid Briton too, btw.

Also, I copied your Domino and am very happy, as she is one of my favorites. The funny thing is, I've always had that head in mind. The twist to the hair was inspiring. The only difference with mine is that I used Faora's body, turning the torso around. I'd snap a pic, but apparently, dropping one's camera from the table is not recommended. Anyway, thanks for the idea!

I did an old style Arcade a while ago, not sure if I posted. I also did do a AA style one for this pic, with longer hair and a white suit (I used the tan 3 piece suit from the studios line) and forgot to put him in And thanks, for the compliments, I was proud of Kid Briton, it aint perfect but it reads, and I was quite proud of my Domino solution, I'm glad its been well recieved.

I also have a new creation to share today

a rather juandiced Spiral

ReZourceman, you did that awesome spiral many pages back right? I cant bring myself to spend the $5 for that double stack torso you used, so I used the same rig I made for Man-Spider.

Edited February 8, 2014 by autorazr

[KingPixels]

ianmrid, those are great! Though the face on Val Cooper looks like a decal, the figure still looks great!

Also who is this Tigra, is she like Marvel's version of Cheetah?

I recognise Cooper's face, it's from the custom printed Phoenix figure from eBay seller Poppunkmunky.

[Freddy Bricker]

I recognise Cooper's face, it's from the custom printed Phoenix figure from eBay seller Poppunkmunky.

Ah ok thanks. When you say custom printed Phoenix, do you mean 'the' Phoenix, the X-Men character?

[KingPixels]

Having them be flesh colored is what's racist. It was better when race was ambiguous.

How is having realistically coloured toys racist? I get the purpose of yellow skin, it's race ambiguous, but real characters don't have to be ambiguous.

In my opinion, you can use fleshies, or you can use yellows, but you shouldn't use yellows as Caucasians and then use realistic skin tones for black people. Yellow =/= Caucasian.

To keep this post on topic, I personally use flesh for my superheroes since that's what LEGO does and that's how I like it.

Ah ok thanks. When you say custom printed Phoenix, do you mean 'the' Phoenix, the X-Men character?

Yes. The character from Marvel. Here's a link:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/MC137-Lego-CUSTOM-PRINTED-COMIC-CON-VERSION-INSPIRED-JEAN-GREY-PHOENIX-MINIFIG-/201031221120?pt=Building_Toys_US&hash=item2ece64ff80

Edited February 8, 2014 by KingPixels

[autorazr]

How is having realistically coloured toys racist? I get the purpose of yellow skin, it's race ambiguous, but real characters don't have to be ambiguous.

In my opinion, you can use fleshies, or you can use yellows, but you shouldn't use yellows as Caucasians and then use realistic skin tones for black people. Yellow =/= Caucasian.

I dont actually think its racist, I was just fighting that weenbag. I think its totally cool that you guys use fleshies. I was just responding to someone who clearly had it out for me. My thing is that yellow does not mean caucasian and in my universe of creations, I use yellow for white and people of color. See my Misty Knight a few pages back. I actually plan to do a Storm real soon, and you bet your sweet megablock that she will be yellow skinned. If theres anyone other than korpus or whatever who has any problems with my use of yellow exclusively, lets talk in PM's. Please lets not kill the thread with this, please, I will feel endlessly guilty.

@LuxorV, I promise I'm not trying to keep this conversation going, I really have no interest, I was just defending myself.

aaaaand to really cement the fact that this is on topic, later tonight I will submit a Purist Morph (Exiles version)

aaaand

Crossbones

Edited February 8, 2014 by autorazr

[korpen4444]

autorazr, Screw. You.

How is having realistically coloured toys racist? I get the purpose of yellow skin, it's race ambiguous, but real characters don't have to be ambiguous.

In my opinion, you can use fleshies, or you can use yellows, but you shouldn't use yellows as Caucasians and then use realistic skin tones for black people. Yellow =/= Caucasian.

To keep this post on topic, I personally use flesh for my superheroes since that's what LEGO does and that's how I like it.

THANK YOU! And to stay on topic, I use both to make my super heroes! More diversity! But I need to take some pics of my yellow customs though.

Edited February 8, 2014 by korpen4444

[Repeter]

Guys, there is this thing called PMs...they keep threads open. I especially want this thread to stay open, as it is the only thread I even really visit on these forums.

So, I picked up a couple of the new Batman sets with the Flash. Any ideas for customs using that sweet head?

[korpen4444]

So, I picked up a couple of the new Batman sets with the Flash. Any ideas for customs using that sweet head?

Impulse maybe? (if you mean Flash's)

Not really sure who else.

Impulse parts list:

Flash head

Red torso, white arms, red hands.

White legs, red hip.

Surfer hair in brown, or Anakin hair.

Edited February 8, 2014 by korpen4444

[Repeter]

Not having those goggles for Impulse, on top of not really being able to pull off the cool red/white legs is sort of rough, but I can sort of see it. I think, however, I am going to retool my Angel a bit. I might have to B'link a few more of these Flash heads, though.

[autorazr]

autorazr, Screw. You.

THANK YOU! And to stay on topic, I use both to make my super heroes! More diversity! But I need to take some pics of my yellow customs though.

Is this guy for real? This already went to PM's and the dude wont stop, he's bringing it straight back to the board. Christ, get a life. I WONT feel guilty when this thread gets shut down. I've done all I can to preserve its integrity, its on Korpus now.

Anywho here are my latest customs

Morph

Abigail Brand of S.W.O.R.D.

[autorazr]

That flash head could work for Captain Britain, you could do something similar to my kid briton but use that head.

[KingPixels]

The Flash head is not that useful, mostly because

1) It's double sided

2) It has orange eye brows

[korpen4444]

The Flash head is not that useful, mostly because

1) It's double sided

2) It has orange eye brows

But certain hair covers up dual prints.

Surfer,Anakin,Robin,Mutt Williams hair, etc.

Red Tornado parts:

Red Torso with blue hands

Red legs(with or without blue hips)

Blue Cape(though dark red is good too)

Any head

Red Space helmet(preferably old style)

black visor

Wallah!

Edited February 8, 2014 by korpen4444

[LuxorV]

Just another word on the Flesh vs. Yellow minifigures, and I'll have to lock this topic for good, and have a chat with the offender(s) in the Camber.

People are indeed entitled to their opinions. But once stated, if they differ, just let them be.

I hope this is the last we hear on the topic.

Thanks all.

[Im a brickmaster.]

The Winter soldier, one of the coolest comic characters ever! Here is a pic with the scarf thing as seen in the recent trailers:

[korpen4444]

People are indeed entitled to their opinions. But once stated, if they differ, just let them be.

I hope this is the last we hear on the topic.

It will be.

[Numbuh1Nerd]

http://www.flickr.co...05/12242737994/

The Winter soldier, one of the coolest comic characters ever! Here is a pic with the scarf thing as seen in the recent trailers:

http://www.flickr.co...05/12242738384/

That's a really great Winter Soldier! I'm glad we have these awesome purists to make up for the lack of Winter Soldier sets.

[KingPixels]

Wallah!

You know the word is 'voila', right? It's French.

[korpen4444]

You know the word is 'voila', right? It's French.

I thought they were two separate words. Sorry!

Victor Zsasz

Gold tooth crook head,

A yellow torso with muscles

Dark Grey pants

blond mutt williams hair. Or just bald.

Ultra Humanite

Red Torso with white arms, grey hands

Grizzam head and head piece.

White legs with grey hip

Black Adam

Superman (normal) head expression

Widow's peak hair piece

Black torso with flesh hands

Zod legs

voila!

[Numbuh1Nerd]

Ultra Humanite

Red Torso with white arms, grey hands

Grizzam head and head piece.

White legs with grey hip

I've been wanting to make Ultra Humanite with the white gorilla parts for a while, but I've yet to find an accurate enough torso. Something more specific than just red. He needs some kind of sci-fi or military looking vest.

[korpen4444]

I've been wanting to make Ultra Humanite with the white gorilla parts for a while, but I've yet to find an accurate enough torso. Something more specific than just red. He needs some kind of sci-fi or military looking vest.

Maybe that dark red torso from the dino theme? I think that would work.

[Doom2099]

Anywho here are my latest customs

Morph

Abigail Brand of S.W.O.R.D.

Hi! Sorry, this is my first time in this thread, and I just wanted to say that these two figures are great, and thanks to everyone for the great ideas contained here. I'm looking forward to seeing more, as it seems building our own purist versions is going to be a lot better than waiting around for TLG to release every character and costume we'd want. Thanks for sharing everyone!

[ReZourceman]

I did an old style Arcade a while ago, not sure if I posted. I also did do a AA style one for this pic, with longer hair and a white suit (I used the tan 3 piece suit from the studios line) and forgot to put him in And thanks, for the compliments, I was proud of Kid Briton, it aint perfect but it reads, and I was quite proud of my Domino solution, I'm glad its been well recieved.

I also have a new creation to share today

a rather juandiced Spiral

ReZourceman, you did that awesome spiral many pages back right? I cant bring myself to spend the $5 for that double stack torso you used, so I used the same rig I made for Man-Spider.

Looks awesome!

I did a spotlight video of my Professor X's/.

Also, this year is going to be fantastic for customs. Red Skulls face should be use-able for a lot of people....top of the list for me is Sidewinder, leader of the Serpent Society. I currently have the model (bar the cap) with a red normal head subbed in, and as soon as I can swap it out for Skulls head he is going on the podium.

Also did you guys see the flame head from Ultra Agents. Will be 100% perfect for Dormammu. And almost perfect for the likes of Human Torch and Ghost Rider.

And finally, if anyone is interested, in the next few months I'll be launching a (somewhat adult), comedy LEGO MARVEL stop motion series called "Clusterfudge" and I did a tiny teaser. It should be a lot better however, this was really more a test than anything.

Edited February 9, 2014 by ReZourceman

[KingPixels]

Also did you guys see the flame head from Ultra Agents. Will be 100% perfect for Dormammu. And almost perfect for the likes of Human Torch and Ghost Rider.

NRG Kai works fine for me.

[autorazr]

Nice ReZourceman, You did a great job on making the professor's mouth move. Infearno looks awesome, that helmet and body wear would be perfect for Holocaust (son of Apocalypse).