Stronox's Custom Lab

Star Wars AAT-ST

2012-01-23T23:44:00.006-05:00

Here is something new from me... A Vehicle! A local Mom in the community was doing some cleaning and I was fortunate enough to reap the rewards! Within the large boxes of various toys was a complete Power of the Force AT-ST complete yet the legs were bent terribly. Now, this toy wasn't even close to screen accurate to begin with, so I took the bottom portion of GI Joe mech walker and combined the two making what I call the Advanced All Terrain Scout Transport. I am really happy with the results and making a vehicle was a fresh change of pace! This is going to my son to add to our collection.

Star Wars Mando Commandos

2012-01-22T15:22:00.018-05:00

Here is a trio of Mandalorians I came up with integrating modern GI Joe figs with SW. Hope you guys like!

Star Wars Jango Fett

2012-01-22T14:44:00.009-05:00

This is a commission where the customer requested Jango with Joe styled articulation. It was way more of a pain than I originally thought when taking on the job, but I am happy with the results overall. The customer only asked for Jango's first jet pack but I wanted it to be a more complete set and added the head gear and alternate pack from the film as a sort of bonus.

GI Joe Zombie Viper

2011-12-31T23:57:00.010-05:00

My last custom for 2011!! I switched him up with Cobra Trooper parts and did some re painting so the torn pieces of the outfit matched, which you can see that he has his trooper knee pads (which is kinda cool because you can take one off for a different look or whatever). Even though it doesn't show too well in my pics, his red cobra emblem is there on the chest, although it is really dirty looking.

Hope everyone has a great New Years!!

GI Joe Cobra Scarface

2011-12-28T23:35:00.005-05:00

I have always liked that Scarface was a basic trooper yet was his own character. With this figure, I wanted to be sure to keep him retain his basic look yet have more of an updated style to him. Overall, I am very pleased with how he came out, and feel I have captured the look I was going for.

Star Wars Starkiller

2011-11-18T00:34:00.010-05:00

My third rendition of Starkiller over the years, I feel this is my most accurate so far...I am very happy with how he turned out here! I used many, many, various bits and pieces from belts, webgear, and other fodder to make this piece. Again, I am really enjoying making SW character using modern GI Joe parts which I feel are superior over basic SW figures. With this figure, I made sure to utilize base component to make sure his height and proportions were very close and he stands just a tad taller over the recent Luke Skywalker figure from the Vintage series.

Star Wars Kyle Katarn

2011-11-17T23:48:00.010-05:00

One of my favorite characters in the Star Wars expanded universe, this is my second custom of Kyle. I really like the idea of using GI Joe parts though I am very selective in my choices so that height, proprotions, and overall look is kept separate from the Joeverse.

Star Wars Darth Bane full Orbalisk Armor

2011-11-12T15:27:00.008-05:00

I have posted a few times before that Darth Bane is my absolute favorite Sith Lord. I have become increasingly dis-enchanted with his figure though, and set out to make one I really wanted. I saw some pics of a dude who makes costumes, and when I saw his fully armored Darth Bane costume I knew that was the direction I wanted to go with the figure. I used GI Joe figures for the base, and began building and this figure is a combination of scuplting, and using many different bits. I made sure that he retained his full articultion while making him, and I am really happy with how he turned out!!

Star Wars Embo

2011-11-12T15:20:00.007-05:00

Like many others, when I saw Embo on screen I instantly liked the character. He is just too cool!! When I finally managed to aquire the figure I was really happy with the job Hasbro did on him, until I stood him up with other figures and realized how short he was. So, I fixed that and you can see in the last pic I have a comparison shot to show his new found height. He still retains all the articulation of the original figure, and I finished the piece by giving him some neater looking knives and a few washes to bring out all the detail of the mold.

GI Joe Shadow Tracker

2011-11-07T21:27:00.006-05:00

I really liked the idea of a new Cobra character, but I didn't really get Shadow Tracker. I really didn't care for all the neon at all, and most of his weaponry was just weird to me. I decided to make him more native looking to the jungle or maybe African plains. I went with a Darth Nihilus head and got rid of the Hockey mask with Tarantula on top. I decided to go without the vest at all, and instead gave him a random wrap. I did want to keep the spear with him and to accent the look went with a more traditional bow and arrow pack thanks to a Hawkeye figure which I cut tiny slits in and then strung with fishing line . The machete I used from SDS matches the spear in design pretty well too I think. I was going to try and do something with the hole in his left leg, but after some thought went back and filled/resculpted the area over to match his pants.

DC Comics Armored Batman

2011-11-06T22:24:00.008-05:00

I wanted to make a different version of Batman and after viewing the DC Universe Online video game opeing sequence, I knew what direction I wanted to go in with the character. I feel the secret to a great Batman figure lies all with the cape, and I wanted it to be special. I commissioned a fellow co-worker of mine to hand make the cape using soft and supple material that flows very nicely but is way more opaque than the soft goods capes you get on store bought figures. She put a seam in the cape which allows for a simple length of craft wire to be inserted so that you can actually pose the cape in all sorts of ways and even get the classic "bat wings" look.

DC Comics Bane

2011-11-06T22:20:00.007-05:00

I wanted to make a more realistic version of Bane like his earlier appearances where he was a really big guy, but not Hulk sized. I feel I have captured the exact look I was going for here, and am very happy with the results of this figure.

DC Comics Catwoman

2011-11-06T22:12:00.005-05:00

Catwoman was created by adding sculpt over a mix of Baroness and Spider-girl parts. I gave her all sorts of goodies like her signature whip, a pair of hand held claws for her to use (due to the figure's size) and a even some tiny diamonds and a case for her to keep everything in.

DC Comics Deadshot

2011-11-06T22:09:00.004-05:00

A commissioned piece, Deadshot here ended up turning my on to making some more figures from Batman. The customer had a specific look in mind for the character and is very happy with how he turned out which is the most important aspect for me.

Star Wars Rum Sleg

2011-11-06T22:03:00.006-05:00

One of the few custom figures that I originally kept for myself, I gave this already posted custom figure some minor tweeks adding what I have learned with the craft over time.

Star Wars Coleman Trebor

2011-11-06T21:59:00.005-05:00

I had another of this rather hard to find figure in my collection, and decided to customize him like my first version.

Star Wars Darth Nihilus

2011-11-06T21:47:00.008-05:00

I didn't really think that the boxed set Nihilus captured the feel of the character very well, so this is my attempt to better capture a more accurate look.

Star Wars Darth Phobos

2011-11-06T21:41:00.010-05:00

More of just a fix up, Phobos was in need of better head/neck ratio. By raising her head up some it also improved the articulation as well. I Then gave her a darker color scheme to tone down the brighter colors and bring out the details of this figure's mold more.

Star Wars Prince Xizor

2011-11-06T21:34:00.010-05:00

I made Xizor here from some left over parts I had lying around. I made him much taller now, and even though his legs may lack articulation, I like this look much better than the original figure from the comic pack. I feel he looks much more regal now, and his taller stance makes him much more imposing.

GI Joe Scarlett

2011-09-30T00:27:00.006-04:00

While I liked the basic build of the resolute pack Scarlett, her height and her head just looked terrible all around. I began by giving her a new head and then decreased her height some. Then, I gave her a completely re-painted and detailed finish. I really like how this figure turned out!

GI Joe Jinx

2011-09-30T00:23:00.003-04:00

Like a lot of other customizers, I found the RoC styled Scarlett figure to be perfect for a Jinx figure. I went with darker reds for her outfit and kept her in the classic masked look. After giving her a double bladed staff and sword, I felt satisfied with her new, more modernized look!

GI Joe Agent Helix

2011-09-30T00:20:00.005-04:00

While more of just a mod than a full custom, I really like the Helix figure build almost just the way it is. The paint on this figure was terrible, so I gave her a full re-paint and detailed finish. Then, I added a leg holster for her silenced pistol to finish the job.

Tankster's Tombstone: A Tribute

2011-09-27T01:06:00.006-04:00

This is custom is a tribute to a character my very good friend Tankster created for a post apocalptic fantasy world. Tombstone is very special to me for various reasons...For one it is the very first custom figure that my son took to opening a whole new world for him. It also inspired me in turn to start making more original characters and in starting that I have made a dear friend in whom I talk to and swap customs ideas on a regular basis. To me, Tankster is a legend in the customs community as his creations and generous attitude have inspired not only me but countless others who desire to get into this crazy hobby as well. From the day I first chatted with him, he was quick to give advice, and quick to offer fodder materials right off the bat resulting in numerous trades over the past couple of years. Tankster's generosity knows no end, as he has made a slew of customs just for my son who cherishes them to this day. There is no doubt that with his particular style demeanor, I am proud to know Tankster, and even more proud to call him my friend and someday, I look forward to meeting my good friend in person.

Marvel Universe Deadpool

2011-09-21T02:02:00.004-04:00

I had to do Deadpool on a recent commission order, and while I personally do not care for the character at all, I did have a specific look I was going for in this. I wanted him to be slim yet muscular, and have a vibe similar to his appearance in Hulk vs. Wolverine. Using various versions of Snake Eyes and some minor sculpting helped me achieve my goal and I am glad to be all finished up with this as painting the red was a pain!!!

DC Comics Deathstroke the Terminator

2011-09-21T01:25:00.005-04:00

What a fun time I had doing this commission piece! I have always been more partial to Deathstroke and have always liked the half masked look he had. I am very happy with how this figure turned out, and really like the over all build.