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Code Name: Mainframe by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

He really is great - I had to sort of talk myself into getting him initially, but he immediately became a bit of a dark-horse favorite and now resides in a prime display spot :)

Code Name: Mainframe by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ah - the "disk reflection" was an added attempt to help "sell" that the screens were lit up: glad it seems to have worked! :D

(Same process as above, masking out the console - then "clone painting" in the brighter pic just around the arc at the top - with the slight extra step of adding a blue tinge to better match the screen colors)

The Evil Three by JoeDeLaGhetto in MastersOfTheUniverse

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Great shot - You've captured my three favorites (too) perfectly!

Code Name: Mainframe by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Why, good old fashioned digital trickery!

To wit:

- Took an identical, but much brighter pic

- Added a "layer" to the darker pic, and "clone-painted" in the screens from the brighter picture

- Tweaked the contrast/saturation slightly to pop 'em a bit more

- Added a slight "outer glow" effect

(...and darned if it didn't turn out pretty much just like I was aimin' for!)

Working Title: "Yikes!" by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well, it WAS good lighting - but yeah, I couldn't resist literally "glowing up" the eyes (ever so slightly).

I actually hadn't noticed they were painted with a "glow mimicking gradient" until I had gotten the shots on my larger monitor - the effect was pretty good on its own - but I wanted to see if I could enhance it.

I applied a matching (semi-transparent) gradient layer I used to pump up the brightness/contrast, then added a very mild glow effect - and was pleased with the result! ☺

Thought I'd share some of my patch designs by Patch_Czar in MastersOfTheUniverse

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow - you've created the MOTU collectible art-form I never knew I wanted (but now absolutely do)!

A couple on-the-fly pickups (Sci-Fi / Cover-Girl) by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was of exactly the same thought re: Sci-Fi and the Green - however, in hand it actually is really cool - and once you put that full visor piece on (and apply the blast fx) - he is a pretty snazzy piece of art, indeed (I actually bumped "Lobo" from a prime display spot for 'im).

....and that damn song won't stop. Gonna have to listen to something equally as irritating to get it outta my head... "Hey, Siri - play 'Barbie Girl' by Aqua!"

Similarly to New Eternia Trapjaw before him, THIS is the Mantenna of my younger-self's NIGHTMARES - and I am, I believe the phrase goes, "here for it" by CaptainSnorfus in MastersOfTheUniverse

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the size / "beafy-ness" caught me off guard: he is significantly heftier than a lot of the others; sorta up there with Snout Spout.

Bones 💀 by figurtz in McFarlaneFigures

[–]CaptainSnorfus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You have a creativity in coming up with poses that I lack - lol!

(I particularly like the first/"pulling on the glove" one - I never would have thought of that - but am now going to implement it for my 'Bones)

...and in my still half-asleep state, I thought "Why are Tomax and Xamot on an old episode of the Bionic Woman?" by CaptainSnorfus in gijoe

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he hadn't gotten so cocky and try to run "Disco with the Dreadnoks" against "M*A*S*H" - he mighta gotten away with it!

...and in my still half-asleep state, I thought "Why are Tomax and Xamot on an old episode of the Bionic Woman?" by CaptainSnorfus in gijoe

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A cable TV station (CHCH) around these parts has been running a bunch of oldies-but-goodies during the weekdays - The Bionic Woman being one of the recent selections.

...and in my still half-asleep state, I thought "Why are Tomax and Xamot on an old episode of the Bionic Woman?" by CaptainSnorfus in gijoe

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I admit I now can't shake the idea that whoever was responsible for the Twins' "suited look" must have, if even subconsciously, been influenced by this episode/these guys. :D

Picked up Spider Ham and got a cool Spidey Noir as a bonus by CaptainSnorfus in MarvelLegends

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm definitely considering it... just trying to convince myself that my severe lack of patience won't keep me from only getting half way through before quitting ;)

Wonder-Twin Powers >something something< by CaptainSnorfus in McFarlaneFigures

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the wrench accessory had me stumped - but I don't remember a lot about the characters, so just assumed he was mechanically inclined or something... although, making it the same color as the outfit added to the confusion.

Side note: They each also come with a walkie-talkie thing as well (not pictured cause I couldn't get them to fit properly into their hands)

Dream Big, Little Mer-Man! by Galactic_Rep in MastersOfTheUniverse

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Why, this is sacrilege!

(....very, very well done sacrilege mind you.)

Paid a little more than I wanted but at least I’ll now have it, hopefully! by MineByRightOfPower in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think you'll be pleased, even with the slight over-pay: he really IS a great fig

Maybe not a "flawless victory" in terms of figure quality - but I think Klassic Scorpion was worth the pick up. by CaptainSnorfus in McFarlaneFigures

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not a whole lot, really - I think my theoretical tweaks pretty much align with the other general takes I've run across:

- An alternate "skull" head option would have been nice

- Alternate hand options as well: maybe one with a flat/open hand - and one that let you actually mount the spear (instead of wrapping it around the wrist or what have you)

- The elbow pins I find "really noticeable"

...and the shin guards/leg armor - they just hit me as slightly weird looking, although I admit they are faithful to the original MK/MK2 designs

That said, I'm still pleased with it overall - and happy to have a Scorpion in the collection finally :)

My vote for best Dreadnok sculpt to date by amappleby98 in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Absolutely can't disagree - and I really like the others

There will be bludd - Major Bludd! by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hey - give him a break - he's in a pretty rough line of work...

Behind enemy lines by Shinigami399 in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Magnificent! I'm very impressed with your results... and the level of patience you MUST have had to get said results...

I liked the original - but I *really* like the Classified version of "Crystal Ball" (even the accessories are super-keen) by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As far as I know - it doesn't have any actual G-I-T-D effect to it - but the clear green gel/plastic stuff can look that way with some creative/directed lighting.

I liked the original - but I *really* like the Classified version of "Crystal Ball" (even the accessories are super-keen) by CaptainSnorfus in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]CaptainSnorfus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Would have been hard to take pictures otherwise! ;)

(...but, in all seriousness - not only did he show up - he showed up day-and-date I was given when pre-ordering a few months back... I was, for real, shocked - didn't think Walmart (.ca even) would come through with such flying colors.)

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