Custom Kitbashed Destro 12" Figure

[thenammagazine]

Ok, he is still very much a work-in-progress, but I did get some major parts in today. I was waiting for today's parts to see if I would continue with this idea I had for him, or if I'd just go with a suit, or a different route. As we all know, Destro's classic costume is very much dated. So even if my Destro outfit isn't even close to what Sideshow will do, I think we all realize we won't be getting Destro in his classic outfit. So here is a sneak on my take of Destro.

I've still got a lot more work left on him, so things will probably get changed around a bit. I'm thinking of shortening Nam's necklace chain a bit to either come just below the Cobra symbol, or just above it. Still haven't decided yet.

Nice "black cat at midnight with a new moon" preview.

 

[Buttmunch]

Like I said, he is still very much a work in progress. I wasn't going to show anything yet, but figured this tread might get forgotten by the time I finish him. Now it might just be me, but I think there is enough shown to give an idea where the look is going. And I'm sure you can at least identify your handiwork there

Oh, if only I worked for Sideshow. I'd release teases like this all the time!

 

[thenammagazine]

Like I said, he is still very much a work in progress. I wasn't going to show anything yet, but figured this tread might get forgotten by the time I finish him. Now it might just be me, but I think there is enough shown to give an idea where the look is going. And I'm sure you can at least identify your handiwork there

Oh, if only I worked for Sideshow. I'd release teases like this all the time!

I could make out the necklace and CC's shirt and belt. But that's just a c**ktease. If I can find another Destro, I might make another version of him more reminiscent of a Tony Stark.

 

[Buttmunch]

Wow. Buying 2 RoC figures?!? And putting him in a suit, like RoC?!? Are you feeling OK?

I too am thinking about getting a second Destro and maybe going with the suit route. The fact that Destro has had quite a few different looks over the years can make for some interesting inspiration. As you can tell with mine, I'm pulling more from a militaristic look for Destro. With the Cobra outfit, you could even say his Resolute look.

But I can say that I'm really looking forward to an official Sideshow Destro now. It will be interesting to see how far from his original design they get. I mean, with Firefly they had a realistic enough of a look to begin with and they went their own way. Destro's design should be interesting to say the least.

 

[Buttmunch]

OK, I was able to get a few things done with him today that make him showable. I was able to dye the Cobra Commander uniform black (well except those boarders, but I kind of like them blue) and I was able to shorten a Darth Vader inner robe. I also shortened Nam's necklace by 5 links and I think it fits the outfit better that way (its not covering the Cobra symbol or resting on his belt). As you can see, I was heavily influenced by his Resolute design.

I still have some stuff to add to him. At least a pistol holster and a knife, maybe a sword. That would be pulling from his Iron Grenadier look I guess. I'll also be switching out his boots for glossier ones since Destro doesn't strike me as the type to wear dull boots.

 

[madmaninsane]

Cool Destro Buttmunch.

 

[EVILFACE]

Eh, he looks too much like a monk. And he wouldn't wear a Cobra logo.

 

[Buttmunch]

I do agree he looks a bit like a Monk though. Hopefully once I my other gear arrives he won't look so monk-ish. Worse comes to worse, I drop the robe/skirt-thingy.

 

[FLOSI]

I was thinking "high priest of cobra"... still, I do like where you're going munch. Look forward to seeing the end product.

 

[Buttmunch]

Well even the Kurgan Krusade had a high priest, so why not Cobra too?

My thought is that Destro's classic look just isn't going to work in Sideshow's line. So he is going to be heavily re-designed for them regardless. His Iron Grenadier look might work, but I'm sure we all want him with his silver mask and not gold. Also, the Resolute re-design, like what I'm somewhat going with, is more militaristic in nature. He would also be more Cobra oriented that way too.

The other option I could see would be a suit like his RoC look. But again, I don't think that would really fit with Sideshow's line. Right now, Destro is actually the figure I'm probably most looking forward to seeing what Sideshow does with him.

 

[thenammagazine]

I do agree he looks a bit like a Monk though. Hopefully once I my other gear arrives he won't look so monk-ish. Worse comes to worse, I drop the robe/skirt-thingy.

That's a trench coat in that pic (more like a WWII German Officer's coat). Can't wait to see the finished product. So far, it's interesting...

The Hasbro ROC 3 3/4" Destro borrowed heavily from the resolute design (IMO, crappy headsculpt with visible eyes aside, it's the Resolute Destro snuck into the line like Snake Eyes, Firefly and a few of the other figures):

 

[Buttmunch]

Hasbro is actually making a Resolute Destro!

And here is another image showing more of the outfit:

Both the figure and artwork seem to make the bottom part of the coat seem bigger and looser than the top. To me, it always seemed like a bit of a kilt. Destro is Scottish afterall. But I can see that it is all one piece. So I might be rethinking the Vader robe for something else because I am really getting a monk vibe off of him. I can't tell if it is the necklace or the robe or a combination of the two.

 

[thenammagazine]

Hasbro is actually making a Resolute Destro!

And here is another image showing more of the outfit:

Both the figure and artwork seem to make the bottom part of the coat seem bigger and looser than the top. To me, it always seemed like a bit of a kilt. Destro is Scottish afterall. But I can see that it is all one piece. So I might be rethinking the Vader robe for something else because I am really getting a monk vibe off of him. I can't tell if it is the necklace or the robe or a combination of the two.

TBH, it's the robe. I'm also not a fan of using Destro's gemstone like a broach. You might wanna see if you can pick up an officer's coat, dye it black or navy, and locate (or print out) a Cobra iron-on and iron it onto the coat. That'd give you a closer look.

WTF is with the bionic arm?!

 

[Buttmunch]

I think it is from this unused concept art idea:

But I will definatley start looking for an overcoat now. Thanks for the imput.

 

[EVILFACE]

At least paint the eyes. black with green iris. the normal eyes just look SILLY!

 

[thenammagazine]

At least paint the eyes. black with green iris. the normal eyes just look SILLY!

QFT!

 

[Kozin]

That looks really nice. Think I'm going to have to pick one up. Thanks for the tips on converting it to the TT body.

John

 

[Buttmunch]

OK, I got a few more parts in the mail today so I thought I'd update the pics as well. I've ditched the Vader robe, especially because of today's parts. The robe wouldn't work with all of the belt/leg attachments.

I added a holster, ammo pouches, and a knife to the uniform. I wasn't trying to copy the Cobra Commander look, but without trying/thinking I pretty much did. I'm hoping to at least replace the knife with a sword though, so hopefully that will change him up a bit. But I guess I could see the Cobra high command dressing similarly. I mean, some of the Nazis were dressed similarly to Hitler.

And I swear the black I dyed Destro's suit keeps fading more back to blue each day. Strange

 

[EVILFACE]

Yea, looks like a Cobra Commander copy. A sword woud be better. Maybe even paint the eyes black with green iris.

 

[thenammagazine]

The biggest problem though, bud, is Destro isn't Cobra. A quicker fix would be to throw that trench on Destro and pick up one of drizzle's capes for CC.

Please do me a favor though. If you're gonna keep the normal eyes, fix them please. You're destro's a bit... well...

In that last pic, he's totally pulling a Feldman, glaring at both us and CC.