NJ Winter 2010 Challenge: Vamp & Wolf Tales (x11)

[MsBig]

The Non-Jossverse Winter 2010 Challenge runs from December to end of February.

This challenge is to make a character from any Non-Jossverse movie or TV show that has at least one vampire or werewolf character. The challenge is to make any character from these shows or movies, not just the supernatural ones. Here are some examples (I'm sure there are lots more):

Movies - Twilight Saga, Interview with the Vampire, Blood & Chocolate, Company of Wolves, Ginger Snaps, Blade Saga, Harry Potter Saga, 30 Days of Night, Let the Right One In

TV - True Blood, Vampire Diaries, Wolf Lake, Supernatural, X-Files, Moonlight, Blade, Charmed, Blood Ties


Rules for Customisers

1) You can state your ideas for what you intend to make. You can post in-progress photos, if you like, as well as finished photos.

2) Remember, this challenge is just to give us some unity during this Season. You are still encouraged to produce any custom you like that is un-related to this challenge and post it in its own thread.

3) If you post photos of your custom in this challenge thread, please don't also post it in a separate thread.

4) This challenge will last during the months of December to February only. Please plan to finish your figure by February 28th.

5) You can use any format of custom in this challenge. It can be Mini, Palz, 6", 12" or bust. It can be a single figure or a tableau of several figures.

6) Only photos of 600 pixels wide, or less, are accepted.


Rules for Non-Customisers

Everyone is encouraged to comment on the works shown here. This thread is for chatting about the theme, posting photos and sharing ideas but please keep it on topic.


Gallery

This is a quick view of completed customs only. Please scroll through the thread for recipes, details, progress photos, multiple angles and reference photos. I'm showing them in the order in which they were completed.


dman - "Being Human" George, Mitchell, Annie & Herrick




MsBig -

"True Blood" Eric Northman & Queen Sophie Anne



"Vampire Diaries" Stefan, Elena & Damon




Jsebold87 - "True Blood" Eric




CraigO - "Doctor Who" Vampire Girl

[MsBig]

I don't normally do customs for all of these properties but I might do some for the challenge.

For this Winter only, I am available to make commissions for any character from any TV show or Movie that features at least one vampire or werewolf.

[dman]

I don't normally do non-Jossverse stuff, but I hereby present:

Being Human - Wave 1

These were actually my entry for CustomCon27. I'm a big fan of the show and wanted to do something non-Buffy for CC, and it's a nice coincidence that they fit into this challenge!



Mitchell - a Vampire
aka the one that photographed the least well...



Mitchell is made from a FF movie Mr Fantastic head, Scott Evil Arms, Vampire Xander Coat, MAC Xander torso and MAC Spike legs. I sculpted his hair... and not much else! This is one of the simplest customs I've ever made - the parts just seemed to shout themselves out at me and when this became apparent I knew I wanted to make these figures.

He has a living room base complete with TV on it's stand, various DVDs and a few of Annie's tea-mugs.



George - a Werewolf



George is made from Star Trek movie Nero head, Judgement Lorne torso, Eowyn arms, and S7 Xander legs. I sculpted his hair, slightly re-shaping the Romulan ears. I'm really pleased with how I was able to catch Russell Tovey's likeness, although I'm not 100% happy with the positioning of his arms. Never mind.

He has a wolf-cage base, which has a door from Hannibal Lecter



Annie - a Ghost



Annie is made from a Star Trek movie Uhuru head, Lana Lang legs and arms and White Witch Willow torso, and I also used YW Cordy hair as the base for the rest of her hair, which saved me a lot of time. I did sculpt her jumper completely, which was a bit of challenge but a rewarding one, and her UGG boots.

Her base is the door to the "other side", which I thought would look better open enough to see the black nothing behind. And she has a lot of tea mugs. Which cost me a small fortune...



Herrick - a Vampire



Herrick is made from a Chosen Giles head on a Scott Evil body, with Vampire Xander arms. I removed and re-sculpted his hair and chin to look more like Jason Watkins and sculpted his jacket.

His base is a simple coffin to show him at his Funeral home headquarters.




All in all these were a lot of fun to make - I'm really pleased with the likenesses (perhaps less so for Annie) and the overall sense that they could be a wave of actual figures.

The see them on the CustomCon site complete with the "fake line of figures" spiel, click here

[MsBig]

I love these dman! Being Human is brilliant (Season 1 at least). Herrick is my favourite. Great likeness!

[figurechick]

I saw these over at Fwoosh and thought they were really cool- great job on all. Love the customized bases.

[MsBig]

Bad-Blood Eric & Queen Sophie Anne

I made Eric and Queen Sophie Anne for the "Bad Blood" episode of True Blood - Season 3. This was a commission for Fran.


Reference




Parts & Sculpt

January 2011. Thanks to DST, Mezco Toys, NECA Toys, McFarlane and Mirage for the parts.

For Eric, I used a Stargate Daniel head, Spike body, Heroes Bennett arms and John Lennon legs. I sculpted his higher forehead, hair and coat.



For the Queen, I used a New Moon Bella head, Cordy body and Alias Sydney arms. I sculpted her mane of hair, necklace, bracelet, sandals, jumpsuit and fur jacket.




Paint

I painted them to look like Eric and Sophie Anne, Queen of Louisiana. They share a stand with pegs to keep them steady.

[Barb]

I think you got a great likeness on both Eric and the Queen, the only thing that i dont like is the bottom of Erics pants, they flare out just a bit to much.

[Willowswolfbaby]

ooo..la-la, Sasha! That's an awesome Eric! I missed season 3 =(, so that was my first glimpse of the Queen...i read the books too tho and am familiar with the caracter...great job as always!

[VampSpike]

Wonderful set Sasha!
The queen looks fab, you've totally captured her sass and attitude- great likeness on both heads too.

[Jess]

True Blood Eric

Recipe: Oz head, Austin Powers Austin body, and Harry Potter Harry arms. I sanded down his torso, neck, and hair. I then sculpted his pants, belt, neck, shirt, jacket, and hair. He was a commission.

Sculpt:



Finished:



-Jess

[joseph0604]

Sasha- This set is awesome! You have made are really good likeness with both sculpts and the paint jobs are ace too.

Jsebold- I really like your sculpt of Eric, particularly the way his hair seems to be in motion.

[smiler]

Great entries everyone! Makes me want to watch the shows again. Well done! Super details on all figures - Jess great sculpt.

[MsBig]

I'm making a Vampire Diaries trio for Fran. Here's Damon. Stay tuned for Stefan and Elena.


Love-Triangle Damon Salvatore

I made Damon for the Season 2 promo of The Vampire Diaries.


Reference




Parts & Sculpt

I used a BSG Apollo head, Angel torso and Heroes Linderman arms and legs. I sculpted his hair, shirt and jacket.

February 2011. Thanks to DST and Mezco Toys for the parts.




Paint

I painted him to look like Damon. He shares a wooden floor stand with Stefan and Elena.

[CraigO]

I just sourced parts. (Hey, it still feels like winter here!)

[joseph0604]

Great start on your vampire diaires customs Sasha, looks great.

[MsBig]

Thanks! I've updated the photos of Damon. The new ones include a close-up to show his bone-structure better.


Love-Triangle Stefan Salvatore

I made Stefan for the Season 2 promo of The Vampire Diaries.


Reference




Parts & Sculpt

I used a New Moon Edward figure with Stargate Daniel arms and Teal'c hands.

I altered his jaw line and sculpted his curly hair. I sculpted his shirt and waistcoat.

February 2011. Thanks to DST and NECA Toys for the parts.




Paint

I painted him to look like Stefan. He shares a wooden floor stand with Damon and Elena.

[CraigO]

Nice likeness on Stefan (and commentary on the show's relationship to Twilight). Damon looks good, but might be bettered with the Eastwood-style narrowed eyes he does when acting evil.

Got to paint a head and take photos. Out tomorrow so probably Monday. Wish me luck!

[Vala]

I really do love the pair of them. Damons facial bone structure iis brilliant! Cant wait to see Elena

Thanks again for making these for me

[MsBig]

Thanks, Fran! I've finished Elena.


Love-Triangle Elena Gilbert

I made Elena for the Season 2 promo of The Vampire Diaries.


Reference




Parts & Sculpt

I used a Lara Croft head with a Grindhouse Dakota body.

I made her body a little shorter. I sculpted her long wavy hair and her cocktail dress.

February 2011. Thanks to NECA Toys for the parts.




Paint

I painted her to look like Elena. She's holding a stake, just in case.



She shares a wooden floor stand with Damon and Stefan. They have pegs to keep them steady.

[CraigO]

Elena's a dead spit likeness - better than many heads that are supposed to be likenesses.