It’s the return of the “Calling All Customs “A Gi Joe character showcase. If your a customizer, artist, writer doesn’t matter to us. We’d love to showcase Mercer for the month of January.
From the workshop of Vegabond:
“This project comes from one of my favorite storylines of all time from the comics! As seen in Marvel issue #55, Cobra Commander and Destro take off there masks and don wigs and fake beards! My question has always been if no one knows what you look like why go in disguise? So I am thinking they look pretty much like this!
I sculpted Cobra Commanders torso tie and vest, and all the facial hair on both, I love how they turned out! Hope you enjoy!”
From the desk of Jogunwarrior:
“Preceding my Mega Marine Initiative, Objective: Hell features a group of Joe’s teaming up with the Iron Grenadiers, and two new mysterious Cobra operatives after the discovery of a subterranean portal to another dimension. Objective: Hell as a concept is loosely based on the Team Seven comic which was penned by Chuck Dixon. I chose the name Objective: Hell because of the concept and in honor of Dixon.
Learning of the discovery of the portal to “hell”, Destro and Scrap Iron have converged on the entrance to the underground portal at the same time as the Joe’s. Instead of battling one another, the Iron Grenadiers volunteer to assist the Joe’s in their quest to defeat the invading force. To what end Destro is seeking is a mystery to all but him.
I wanted to put together a combat ready Destro with thick armor and a big gun, inspired by one modern era releases. I’ve always been a big fan of the IG Destro head as it is actually looks like a helmet and not a painted head. Plus I’ve always been a big fan of the IG colors.
There were two things I wanted to do with this custom but did not have a chance to: I wanted to give him wrist mounted rockets, and I wanted to paint the eyes. This will just require me to eventually put together another Destro custom at some point in the future.”
Behold, Syndicate Custom Member Ian’s Custom Despoiler!
Congrats to Mayhem Custom Member Marine-73 for an amazing 30th custom of Alpline, ARAH Accurate. Marine-73 has won the first spot on the Mountain with the Gen Hawk Award
Our newest member, ninjapleazee, showcases his previous work, and they are some really fantastic vehicle customs! We’ll be keeping an eye out for more great customs from this talented individual!
Click on each pic to make the jump to the respective thread. Check ’em out, and let ninjapleazee know what you think… when you do, be sure to welcome him to the OG13!
Chaos Customs Crew member Indiana Joe shares his customs from 2013. Thanks for the great memories and customs, we are proud to have you posting them on the OG13 for our viewing pleasure. You did an amazing job from Custom of the Month with Falcon to winner of the 80’s TV contest with Mr. T. We can’t wait to see what you have in store for 2014. Please click the link to see all of his work.
Congrats to Nath_1977 for his Centurian, Power Xtreme, Modern Jake Rockwell for being named Mt. Rushmore Customs Legends Custom of the Year on OG13 for 2013. It’s been through the rounds and went up against the best of the best. Posted during the 1st Qtr, The Tradition, it stood the test of time and came out on top. Please help me congratulate Nath-1977 for a fantastic custom.
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Just got word that the new Sideshow Sixth Scale Destro is now available for preorder.
Below directly from Sideshow’s site.
Product Summary:
Hailing from a long line of savvy war profiteers, James McCullen, a.k.a. Destro XXIV is the head of M.A.R.S. Industries an expert arms supplier to the COBRA terrorist organization.
The Sideshow Collectibles Destro Sixth Scale Figure comes aptly equipped with an array of deadly, technologically advanced gear and accessories. His detailed fabric costume is complete with vest and long jacket for warmth in the Scottish Highlands, and around his neck hangs Destro’s ruby medallion, a treasured family crest. His belt with pistol harness keeps a chrome pistol conveniently by his side and arm gauntlets house both miniature rockets and hand grenades to keep enemies at bay. Concealed within his communications case is a secret panel that removes to reveal a laser pistol…for use with shadier clientele. Regardless of his true agenda, behind the beryllium steel mask lies a shrewd weapons dealer who serves as a valuable asset to any ally who can afford his wares.
From toynewsi.com…
Hailing from a long line of savvy war profiteers, we are proud to introduce the next adversary in our G.I. Joe Sixth Scale Collection, the Destro – Weapons Supplier Sixth Scale Figure!
As a fascinating foil to the megalomaniac Cobra Commander, behind the beryllium steel mask lies a shrewd arms dealer who walks the line between evil-doer and man of integrity. Regardless of his true agenda, Destro aids the COBRA terrorist organization in many of its missions in world domination, with the lovely Baroness at his side.
We have outfitted Laird Destro in a hand-tailored costume, complete with vest and long jacket for warmth in the Scottish Highlands, and around his neck hangs the remarkable McCullen ruby medallion, a treasured family heirloom.
The head of M.A.R.S. Industries comes aptly equipped with an array of deadly, technologically advanced gear and accessories, including COBRA weapon blueprints and a satellite location tracking device.
From the desk of Bucky:
“I saw a great Outback custom at a dealer booth that set the wheels in motion. Not sure who’s it was, but it was a heavy duty roc torso, with dtc outback arms and head. I thought it was a great idea, and decided I wanted to try it, but get away from the Roc torso.”
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Sideshow Collectibles and Hot Toys are excited to introduce the Batman & Robin Sixth Scale Collectible Figures from the 1960s live action television series. The collectible figure is newly developed and highly detailed, specially crafted based on the image of Adam West as the iconic character Batman and Burt Ward as Robin, featuring a screen-accurate masked head sculpt, specially made costume with Batman logo, weapons and accessories.
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The 3rd quarter for Custom of the Year was another amazing showcase in custom skills. If you not familiar with how the contest works let me give you the quick version. We have 4 quarterly contests. Each 1st place winner from the quarterly contest will go head to head in a custom of the year contest at the end of the year (Dec/Jan vote). 1st place will be the Gen Hawk Award, 2nd Place the Cobra Commander Award, 3rd Place 1st Duke Award, 4th Place Destro Award. The 2nd and 3rd place winners from each quarterly are then put head to head in the Black Hills Bystander at the end of the year and one custom will be named the Black Hills Bystander winner. There are cash prizes for the quarterly and custom of the year contests so please join in the fun and review the details of the contest for dates and rules. Contact me if you have any questions.
1st place: Nath_1977 Back with his slick and ultra clean Centurian: Ace McCloud, Power Extreme for his second 1st place finish this year, CONGRATS!!!!!
2nd place: Vitruvianpro w/Tomax and Xamot A newcomer to this contests but he’s a good as they come in the hobby
3rd place: Letal w/Pathfinder. Known for his specific classic style and true to the brand of Joe customs he’s at the top once again
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This weeks featured shot is from Doulox and it’s from a fantastic spread that looks like it’s straight out of a movie
“Enter the Storm Shadow”
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This weeks showcase from the One Shot Picture Thread comes from SIC DETH
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Here is a quick look at the 12 October Guard customs submitted so far for the contest. Do you have a member that could make the team? There is still some time to get your custom into this awesome GI Joe custom contest hosted by Van Hammer.
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Syndicate and O-Ring Customizer Jogunwarrior is treating us to something special for the month of May: Mega Marines! He’s just getting warmed up here this month, take a look and follow the customs as “Semper Fi” goes into full effect here on the OG.
From Jogunwarrior – “It’s Mega Marine May with Jogunwarrior’s custom studio. My Mega Marine team has been in the making for years, and encompasses over twenty new custom figures and five new custom vehicles. Over the course of May I will be revealing many never before seen custom figures, amazing vehicles, and some shots of the team in action!My Mega Marine is an interdimensional expeditionary team that has been tasked to explorer mysterious new realms accessible via an ancient Stargate, and protect our world from whatever threats lurk beyond. The team has been broken into three squads: An Alpha field team, a Bravo field team, and a Support team.
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We showcase a lot of 1:18th customized goodness here at OG13, but it is also nice to be able to flex our creative muscles and show off something a bit larger. It was really hard to refrain from titling this thread as Destro’s Six Inches, but I did (and then spoiled it by typing it here)!
From the desk of CaptDP:
We host a GI Joe Custom Showcase for a specific figure from your favorite Joe and Cobra characters each month titled “Calling All Customs” If you have customized one of the selected figures for the month please show it off in our threads.
This month the selected character is Destro:
It doesn’t matter what size the custom, how old or what else is in the photo, anything goes in this showcase. A monthly prize is also given out randomly for the current contest entries. BUT don’t worry you can always add to any showcase at anytime so please join us in the forums and show off your customs. Here is a history of the selected characters so far:
Major Blood
Cobra Commander
Sgt. Stalker
Big Boa
Metal Head
Lightfoot
{To see these and submit your customs click here for the “Calling All Customs“ Showcase}
