JAMES BOND - Original creations

[Darth_Tabarnak]

Very nice display! And that prop PPK is something i'd like to pick up myself. Is it a real working gun?

No, a GBB airsoft version

 

[PizzaCake]

Hey all. Pretty new to the 1:6 hobby (quickly addicted). Big Bond fan and wanted a DC for my collection. As I was quite fond of the NTTD commando look I took a gamble and ordered that Black 8 Studios Agent…honestly better than I was expecting (in the eyes of a relative newcomer) and browsing through the thread didn’t see this one pop up much so figured I would share a few shots in case any one else was curious.

Certainly doesn’t feel premium obviously (the gloved hands and boots feel like cheap plastic), but I feel it contributes what I wanted for the display. Biggest weak point for me (behind the too-dark, bland hair) is the body, I think it needs a little more bulk across the chest and the pants push out off the waist because he’s so skinny (Hence why I have the rifle slung over).

Anyone have a recommendation for a better DC body to transfer this over to? Thinking of picking up that Eleven Kai figure to have a more dapper tux version to go along with too…ugh, slippery slope. Any recommendations for a white tuxedo with red carnation?

 

[silentrepose]

Certainly doesn’t feel premium obviously (the gloved hands and boots feel like cheap plastic), but I feel it contributes what I wanted for the display. Biggest weak point for me (behind the too-dark, bland hair) is the body, I think it needs a little more bulk across the chest and the pants push out off the waist because he’s so skinny (Hence why I have the rifle slung over).

Anyone have a recommendation for a better DC body to transfer this over to? Thinking of picking up that Eleven Kai figure to have a more dapper tux version to go along with too…ugh, slippery slope. Any recommendations for a white tuxedo with red carnation?

Thanks for posting that! I've had my eye on this one as well; looks like it overall turned out reasonably nice - certainly better than Blackbox's effort. As you say, could possibly do with a body swap, although it might be worth trying to pad the upper body to get a bit more bulk in the shoulders and around the traps.

As an aside, It's interesting that both Black 8 and Present toys have used what seems to be recast BBKill sculpts with darker hair, but the paint apps seem much nicer on the Black 8 version you've got. I actually just got the present toys one this week and immediately swapped the head with an ebay sculpt; I'll grab some pictures later.

I can definitely recommend getting the Eleven x Kai figure. I was lukewarm on it when I first got it, but it's really grown on me since then. I think it's arguably the best "out of the box/no-mods" Craig you can get. I have no ideas about a white tuxedo, but hopefully, someone else will have some pointers (and then I'll have to track one down myself - slippery slope indeed!)

 

[silentrepose]

Here's the Present Toys DC with an ebay head, which I got from the seller who had those heads for the Dark Toys Rick, standing with the Eleven x Kai DC.

The present toys figure is honestly nothing special. The suit is fine, but wrinkles incredibly easily. The cut is okay but the sleeves are clearly too long.

The ebay head however I quite like and goes pretty well with this figure. The hair is too dark, but not as dark as the one it comes with.
I assume it's a recast from somewhere, but I don't recognise it. As with a lot of recasts, it's a little undersized, although not too badly.

The stock head lasted less than 30 seconds before I removed it. From the looks of PizzaCake's pictures, the Black 8 version is definitely much nicer and less yellow. So... could I recommend the Present Toys? Not really. Given that there are almost certainly better suit options, the body is pretty average, and I replaced the head with a $27 ebay version. That tactical look of the Black 8 release is very tempting.

I also picked up (in the same order) the Blackbox sets for both "Spectre Girl" and "No Time to Die Girl" aka Madeleine and Paloma. I knew these were not going to be great before I ordered them, but I'm waiting for some bodies to arrive before I talk about them.

 

[PizzaCake]

Here's the Present Toys DC with an ebay head, which I got from the seller who had those heads for the Dark Toys Rick, standing with the Eleven x Kai DC.

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The present toys figure is honestly nothing special. The suit is fine, but wrinkles incredibly easily. The cut is okay but the sleeves are clearly too long.

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The ebay head however I quite like and goes pretty well with this figure. The hair is too dark, but not as dark as the one it comes with.
I assume it's a recast from somewhere, but I don't recognise it. As with a lot of recasts, it's a little undersized, although not too badly.

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The stock head lasted less than 30 seconds before I removed it. From the looks of PizzaCake's pictures, the Black 8 version is definitely much nicer and less yellow. So... could I recommend the Present Toys? Not really. Given that there are almost certainly better suit options, the body is pretty average, and I replaced the head with a $27 ebay version. That tactical look of the Black 8 release is very tempting.

I also picked up (in the same order) the Blackbox sets for both "Spectre Girl" and "No Time to Die Girl" aka Madeleine and Paloma. I knew these were not going to be great before I ordered them, but I'm waiting for some bodies to arrive before I talk about them.

Yeah that eBay head really works well, looks great! Think I am going to have to pick up the Eleven Kai if I can find him at a reasonable price, solid shelf presence and love him with the pose you’ve done. Thanks for sharing

 

[silentrepose]

Yeah that eBay head really works well, looks great! Think I am going to have to pick up the Eleven Kai if I can find him at a reasonable price, solid shelf presence and love him with the pose you’ve done. Thanks for sharing

Did you manage to track down the Eleven x Kai figure? Still the best out-of-the-box Craig around I think.

So, about those Blackbox girls...

They're not awful, I guess? But solidly mediocre.

Paloma is a pretty sculpt, but it's undersized - it works okay on this particular shelf but looks awfully small if next to a more normally proportioned figure which was the main reason for choosing a fairly small Poptoys non-seamless body. None of the TBLeague bodies I had to hand looked good with this head. It's not a perfect likeness but at least I can tell who it's supposed to be. The hair needs futzing. The dress is actually quite nice, but designed for a very busty body - even more-so than what I'm using here, so I might need to tape it down. Sigh.

Madeleine is also a fairly pretty sculpt but looks nothing even remotely like the actress. Like, at all.
The dress is nice, but is also clearly designed for a large bust body. I've used a VeryCool jointed body with Poptoys seamless arms.

This is a rare case where I disliked the head enough to decide to try making my own version.
It's very rough, so please don't judge it too harshly, but I'd like to think it already resembles Léa Seydoux better than the stock head.
I haven't decided whether to try and get rooted hair done or go with sculpted. Any recommendations?

Actually quite enjoying it, and thinking I might have to try some more Bond-related sculpts - I've already started a Camille from Quantum of Solace (which is no-one's favourite film, but I adore Olga Kurylenko). That's a potentially very deep rabbit hole though... but I do really need a Dalton for my collection and the old Sideshow just won't cut it

 

[j007klein]

... but I do really need a Dalton for my collection and the old Sideshow just won't cut it

Here is the Dalton sculpt I'm using on my TLD & LTK figures....

... and I think your Léa Seydoux sculpt is a MAJOR improvement!!

 

[PizzaCake]

Did you manage to track down the Eleven x Kai figure? Still the best out-of-the-box Craig around I think.

So, about those Blackbox girls...

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They're not awful, I guess? But solidly mediocre.

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Paloma is a pretty sculpt, but it's undersized - it works okay on this particular shelf but looks awfully small if next to a more normally proportioned figure which was the main reason for choosing a fairly small Poptoys non-seamless body. None of the TBLeague bodies I had to hand looked good with this head. It's not a perfect likeness but at least I can tell who it's supposed to be. The hair needs futzing. The dress is actually quite nice, but designed for a very busty body - even more-so than what I'm using here, so I might need to tape it down. Sigh.

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Madeleine is also a fairly pretty sculpt but looks nothing even remotely like the actress. Like, at all.
The dress is nice, but is also clearly designed for a large bust body. I've used a VeryCool jointed body with Poptoys seamless arms.

This is a rare case where I disliked the head enough to decide to try making my own version.
It's very rough, so please don't judge it too harshly, but I'd like to think it already resembles Léa Seydoux better than the stock head.
I haven't decided whether to try and get rooted hair done or go with sculpted. Any recommendations?

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Actually quite enjoying it, and thinking I might have to try some more Bond-related sculpts - I've already started a Camille from Quantum of Solace (which is no-one's favourite film, but I adore Olga Kurylenko). That's a potentially very deep rabbit hole though... but I do really need a Dalton for my collection and the old Sideshow just won't cut it

I'd say you absolutely nailed Léa Seydoux's likeness there. I have zero sculpting knowledge/skills, but to me it's an incredible achievement! Massive leap from the Blackbox, which works as a generic Bond girl at his side but looks nothing like Madeleine. Would love to see your Camille when it comes together, as I actually enjoy QoS (I try to watch it back-to-back with Casino Royale and it works a lot better as a bookend to CR in that way imo) and also have a soft spot for Olga.

I did end up picking up the Eleven x Kai figure, got him for a good price with the trade-off that he came with a bit of nose rub at the tip. I'll have to find the right skin tone to touch that up for close-ups, but I'm very pleased with it otherwise, no regrets. It's odd how likeness works in the mind's eye...Straight out of the box in harsh light I actually preferred the Black 8 head sculpt, but with the right lighting the Eleven x Kai really shines. In either case, I'm happy to have both for a commando look and dapper look for Craig.

(Excuse the nose rub - any and all suggestions for correct Daniel Craig skin tone welcome...I was thinking of just using Winsor and Newton Flesh Tone ProMarker Felt Tip to touch it up but debating which color to try)

 

[Morgenergy]

Probably a long shot, but does anybody know if anybody (Perhaps one of us here on CF) ever made an older - circa Diamonds are Forever - Connery head?

It's something that's randomly sprung to mind as I type this. DAF is a dreadful film but I'd like to put together an out of shape Connery with tuxedo and grappling hook firing flare gun for the giggles. Sculpting isn't my strong suit - not yet anyway - so thought of modding an eBay head with the skills I do have.

Thoughts?

 

[Damien]

Did you manage to track down the Eleven x Kai figure? Still the best out-of-the-box Craig around I think.

So, about those Blackbox girls...

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They're not awful, I guess? But solidly mediocre.

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Paloma is a pretty sculpt, but it's undersized - it works okay on this particular shelf but looks awfully small if next to a more normally proportioned figure which was the main reason for choosing a fairly small Poptoys non-seamless body. None of the TBLeague bodies I had to hand looked good with this head. It's not a perfect likeness but at least I can tell who it's supposed to be. The hair needs futzing. The dress is actually quite nice, but designed for a very busty body - even more-so than what I'm using here, so I might need to tape it down. Sigh.

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Madeleine is also a fairly pretty sculpt but looks nothing even remotely like the actress. Like, at all.
The dress is nice, but is also clearly designed for a large bust body. I've used a VeryCool jointed body with Poptoys seamless arms.

This is a rare case where I disliked the head enough to decide to try making my own version.
It's very rough, so please don't judge it too harshly, but I'd like to think it already resembles Léa Seydoux better than the stock head.
I haven't decided whether to try and get rooted hair done or go with sculpted. Any recommendations?

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Actually quite enjoying it, and thinking I might have to try some more Bond-related sculpts - I've already started a Camille from Quantum of Solace (which is no-one's favourite film, but I adore Olga Kurylenko). That's a potentially very deep rabbit hole though... but I do really need a Dalton for my collection and the old Sideshow just won't cut it

its good enough that I would buy one

 

[griffin_t_a]

I think Rocco made an older Connery sculpt.

 

[Gipetto0812]

Moved my post over here:

I got my first @robbiethepainter watch and I can finally see why folks love his craftsmanship. Incredible work. I had to show it to my dad who collects watches and he couldn’t believe the detail in such a small piece. Definitely can’t wait for ones from the other movies to be made.

 

[Wor-Gar]

Congratulations! Robbie does incredible work.

 

[OmarColeccionador]

I received this figure! I am quite happy with it.

I'd say it's a great figure overall. Especially for the price.

Eleven's sculpt does not dissapoint. Paintwork is ok. The suit and body selection are good IMO.

I tried to improve:

- I replaced his hands, way too big.
- I swapped his shoes with ones with a more glossy look, but now they are too big.
- I replaced his bow tie with a smaller one, more accurate, but now the shirt's neck is too big.

Will try to change the shirt too, but I don't want to wrinkle it...!

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Nice mods

I'm thinking on getting a Craig Bond again and this time I'll go with the eleven x kai

Just wondering, did someone tried to do some mods to the body ?? Or a new one ?
The only mods I'm planning probably are gonna be:

-Repaint the shoes (gloss black)
-Mod the body a little bit

If I don't get one I'm pretty sure I'm gonna regret it

EDIT::
I started to work on a spare part body

 

[Gipetto0812]

New Damtoys figure’s headsculpt could make for a decent Goldeneye 006 considering the minimal amount of available options for a Sean Bean headsculpt that isn’t Boromir

 

[OmarColeccionador]

That can be a Nice Trevelyan


A little off topic

My eleven Bond Its still lost In some black hole of ineptitude but my custom head From a random Faceb Guy finally arrived

I still need to repaint the hair but I think It Will work for a Nice custom

 

[Username]

Here's the Present Toys DC with an ebay head, which I got from the seller who had those heads for the Dark Toys Rick, standing with the Eleven x Kai DC.



The present toys figure is honestly nothing special. The suit is fine, but wrinkles incredibly easily. The cut is okay but the sleeves are clearly too long.

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The ebay head however I quite like and goes pretty well with this figure. The hair is too dark, but not as dark as the one it comes with.
I assume it's a recast from somewhere, but I don't recognise it. As with a lot of recasts, it's a little undersized, although not too badly.

The Head looks great. Do you have the name of the seller?

 

[silentrepose]

The Head looks great. Do you have the name of the seller?

The seller was luck-market - they still have one "last one" of these in stock for $26.59, which is pretty decent for the painted sculpt.

 

[silentrepose]

I'd say you absolutely nailed Léa Seydoux's likeness there. I have zero sculpting knowledge/skills, but to me it's an incredible achievement! Massive leap from the Blackbox, which works as a generic Bond girl at his side but looks nothing like Madeleine. Would love to see your Camille when it comes together, as I actually enjoy QoS (I try to watch it back-to-back with Casino Royale and it works a lot better as a bookend to CR in that way imo) and also have a soft spot for Olga.

Sorry for digging up such an old post! It's been forever since I've been in the customs section of the forum.
Almost as long since I've had a chance to work on these heads of mine - been busy with commissions and commercial sculpts.

Thanks for the kind words! I've decided to redo Madeleine with Spectre-specific hair, previously I was going for more of a No Time to Die look which didn't make sense with the Blackbox dress, haha. Still a work in progress, but hopefully, she's nearly done - I'm hoping to get her printed soon and sent to a local painter I know.

And, here's the current version work-in-progress Camille. Going for her black dress/party look, but might do a few alternate hairstyles. Also looking to get her painted up soon. Next up will be Paloma / Ana de Armas (because the Blackbox still isn't great) and Vesper / Eva Green to complete the set of Craig-era girls... plus my own take on Timothy Dalton.

(Excuse the nose rub - any and all suggestions for correct Daniel Craig skin tone welcome...I was thinking of just using Winsor and Newton Flesh Tone ProMarker Felt Tip to touch it up but debating which color to try)
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Your Craig looks phenomenal there - did you ever manage to fix the nose rub? I'm no expert, but it shouldn't be too hard to mix up a similar flesh colour. I mostly use Citadel paints for miniatures, but they seem to work well in thin coats.

its good enough that I would buy one

I'm so sorry I missed your message! I wasn't planning on selling her as she was just a personal project for my own collection, but if you're keen, I'm sure we can work something out!

 

[PizzaCake]

Sorry for digging up such an old post! It's been forever since I've been in the customs section of the forum.
Almost as long since I've had a chance to work on these heads of mine - been busy with commissions and commercial sculpts.

Thanks for the kind words! I've decided to redo Madeleine with Spectre-specific hair, previously I was going for more of a No Time to Die look which didn't make sense with the Blackbox dress, haha. Still a work in progress, but hopefully, she's nearly done - I'm hoping to get her printed soon and sent to a local painter I know.

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And, here's the current version work-in-progress Camille. Going for her black dress/party look, but might do a few alternate hairstyles. Also looking to get her painted up soon. Next up will be Paloma / Ana de Armas (because the Blackbox still isn't great) and Vesper / Eva Green to complete the set of Craig-era girls... plus my own take on Timothy Dalton.

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Your Craig looks phenomenal there - did you ever manage to fix the nose rub? I'm no expert, but it shouldn't be too hard to mix up a similar flesh colour. I mostly use Citadel paints for miniatures, but they seem to work well in thin coats.



I'm so sorry I missed your message! I wasn't planning on selling her as she was just a personal project for my own collection, but if you're keen, I'm sure we can work something out!

Woah, they’re amazing! I wish I had a fraction of an idea how to do that haha. Very, very cool. Thanks for the update!

As for the nose rub, I was able to find a flesh tone mix that blended well and it’s a small enough area that he’s looking good now!