The LOTR Customs Thread

[Yoda Man]

Great work, C-Phan! I'm new here and just seeing your Gimli custom for the first time. If you don't mind me asking, which head did you use? The 12" doll head or the rotocast deluxe poseable figure one? Thanks!

 

[C-Phan]

The 12" ToyBiz soft.

 

[Gipetto0812]

WOW C-PhAN!!!! crazy good gimli!!!!! if sideshow were to make one you definitely wouldn't need it!!! simply amazing man!!!

Here's my Legolas resculpt

 

[thenammagazine]

Great work, C-Phan! I'm new here and just seeing your Gimli custom for the first time. If you don't mind me asking, which head did you use? The 12" doll head or the rotocast deluxe poseable figure one? Thanks!

There's actually a custom thread around here somewhere that tells you what goes where and what to use. Just do a search for "Gimli how to" and it should come up.

EDIT: NVM. It was buried and for some lame reason the mods prefer the bragging rights threads to be stickied vs. helpful threads. Here ya go: 1:6 Gimli Custom - How To Guide...

 

[the angry orc]

holy cow. man, that gimli looks awesome. great work!

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

Old thread I know(don't mean to necropost here )

But, does anyone have a custom Legolas head they've got pics of?? Or would be willing to sell?? Anyway, please let me know.

 

[piesix]

Old thread I know(don't mean to necropost here )

It's a great thread and deserves to be kept alive.

Working on a custom Aragorn using Red Planet's Eastern Promises Viggo sculpt as a base. Will definitely post pics when I get it finished.

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

It is, I'm getting every LOTR fig but Gandalf soon, so I just wanted a heads up on what needs to be improved.

Should I get chainmail for Boromir??

 

[piesix]

Should I get chainmail for Boromir??

If it was me, I would. Little extra touches like that amp up the cool factor. I'm currently trying to source out suitable mithryl-like material to do up an undershirt for my DiD Frodo. No one will ever see it but I'll know it's there.

 

[Customikey]

Old thread I know(don't mean to necropost here )

But, does anyone have a custom Legolas head they've got pics of?? Or would be willing to sell?? Anyway, please let me know.

I suggest you get in touch with Darren Carnall. With respect to Gipetto, Darren's resculpt is the industry standard for custom any Legolas.

Here's mine by way of an example:

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

I know what you mean bro it's the little details that make someting epic Where should I look for the chainmail?? Since I'm at it, should I upgrade the bodies of Leggi, Aragorn, and Boromir to truetypes? If so, which versions??

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

I suggest you get in touch with Darren Carnall. With respect to Gipetto, Darren's resculpt is the industry standard for custom any Legolas.

Here's mine by way of an example:

Wow.......That's amazing, how much did it cost?? Also, I'm guessing you kitbashed the DiD Legolas, with the SS version? I'm planning on doing that myself.

 

[Customikey]

Wow.......That's amazing, how much did it cost?? Also, I'm guessing you kitbashed the DiD Legolas, with the SS version? I'm planning on doing that myself.

I don't remember what Darren charged for the head. Which probably means it wasn't worth fretting over. That's a TT body (I suggest the slim, though I'm using a standard), under the SS costume and DiD accessories.

I painted him myself.

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

If I were to get a head from him, could I send it to you for painting?? You did an awesome job

Which DiD accessories should I get? I don't wanna have to buy the whole figure, unless I've got to.

 

[El Skutto]

Which DiD accessories should I get? I don't wanna have to buy the whole figure, unless I've got to.

I posted a relatively detailed thread about this a little while ago. Here's the link:

https://sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51087

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

Thanks man!!! That helped out alot. Now, where can I find "real" Chainmail for Boromir??

 

[piesix]

"Real" chainmail?? You could try Cotswold. Either that or make it yourself. Dragon did some rubber chainmail that looked pretty good, nice texturing to it. If you go that route you may have to do some cutting and reworking to get the right fit (fortunately with rubber, that's not difficult). Your other option would be to modify one of the Ignite or Crazy Owners "mail" shirts. They are cloth, but can be made to look passable with weathering.

 

[thenammagazine]

"Real" chainmail?? You could try Cotswold. Either that or make it yourself. Dragon did some rubber chainmail that looked pretty good, nice texturing to it. If you go that route you may have to do some cutting and reworking to get the right fit (fortunately with rubber, that's not difficult). Your other option would be to modify one of the Ignite or Crazy Owners "mail" shirts. They are cloth, but can be made to look passable with weathering.

Rubber rots and stains. Best bet is to go the Ignite Knights route. They have great stuff made out of fabric that's a decent representation of mail.

 

[Geb]

Does/would this thread show any love for Toybiz styled customs?? I have a few to share, but don't want to misguide the thread.

 

[Predator vs. Alien]

Yeah man!! Anything LOTR is welcome here!! I can't wait to see your stuff!!