Indiana Jones customs (the end of an era) [Archive]

Wor-Gar

02-19-2008, 01:30 PM

Those are both terrific efforts, guys!

Here's to them! :duff

Thanks! I didn't make mine, I bought it. It was made by Shawn at Sovereign and Chris King (the UK Vader expert). I've had it since 2002 and it's still one of my best customs. It's been holding place for this SS Indy for a long time.

I hope I can get my new SS INDY to pose like this:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/Raiderswhip.jpg

The Mike

02-19-2008, 05:30 PM

Heck, it took mere minutes for someone to point out how easy it will be to customize a Professor Indy figure thanks to the extra head announced with the "Raiders" figure.

Not for me. I love Indiana Jones and want my figures as accurate as possible. Indy is clean shaven with specific glasses. Unless I can manage a repaint or get someone to do it, its still not complete without those glasses not to mention the suit color and bowtie which would be the trick.

Deak Starkiller

02-19-2008, 05:36 PM

This is more of an end to the Toys McCoys envy. :chew

The Josh

02-19-2008, 05:48 PM

I'm not customizer but I think if anything this really opens the door to whats been going on.

Mr. Fusion

02-19-2008, 05:49 PM

I think the Professor Jones version of the Sideshow Indy would be great to see. I even know where to get the perfect glasses. They are in a Horizon Prof. Henry Jones, Sr. vinyl model kit. I was going to use them for a Clark Kent custom, but I think I'll save them for a Professor Indiana Jones.

Also, there's another idea: Club Obi-Wan Indy in tux. Think about it. Sideshow Legacy Sean Connery Bond jacket, new Sideshow Raiders Indy...:D

Mr. Fusion

02-19-2008, 05:52 PM

Here's a link to one of those kits I mentioned:
http://cgi.ebay.com/Indiana-Jones-Doctor-Jones-Vinyl-Model-HobbyKit-Horizon_W0QQitemZ170130257178QQihZ007QQcategoryZ42 49QQrdZ1QQssPageNameZWD1VQQ_trksidZp1638.m118.l124 7QQcmdZViewItem

I'll try to get a shot of one of our customs with the glasses.

EVILFACE

02-19-2008, 07:53 PM

Great idea! Indy has been the most popular custom figure for years -- it seems there's always some 12" Indy figure on ebay since 2000.

Here's mine:

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j306/Wor-Gar/IndianaJonesUltimateChrisKing1.jpg

That is a nice jacket.

Wor-Gar

02-19-2008, 08:18 PM

That is a nice jacket.

Thanks Evil! I'm so tempted to swap it out for the SS one, but I hate to tamper with this custom.

Customikey

02-19-2008, 08:42 PM

My Sovereign Studios Indy. I think I may be the only one who got this head, which, for some reason, Shaun was unable to reproduce afterwards. I may also be the only one who preferred a Sideshow body to his usual Dragon.

As an added bonus for this thread, here's my review (http://www.mwctoys.com/REVIEW_062303b.htm)of the figure (with original head) from Michael Crawford's site.

http://img92.imageshack.us/img92/7159/indiana79db.jpg

http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/2028/indiana68as.jpg

http://img204.imageshack.us/img204/8779/indiana53gy.jpg

http://img150.imageshack.us/img150/7246/indiana41te.jpg

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/4953/indiana37ex.jpg

http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/2408/indiana20pu.jpg

http://img215.imageshack.us/img215/958/indiana10md.jpg

galactiboy

02-19-2008, 08:45 PM

That looks great Mikey... nice to see it again. I remember reading that review a long time ago.

I really think that we will see a lot more custom Indys now that SSC is releasing theres. But for those of us who just want to buy one we are starting out with a great product :rock

Customikey

02-19-2008, 09:03 PM

I love my Sovereign Indy. It has been displayed proudly for a long time. I honor the work that went into it and the artistry that crafted it.

All the same, I am really looking forward to Sideshow's Indiana. I was briefly tempted to use some of the custom Indy's parts for Sideshows figure, but I'd much rather keep him whole.

Darklord Dave

02-19-2008, 09:22 PM

I don't know how many have discovered the Gallery here - but I created a custom Indy category and added the pictures to it.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=502

Wor-Gar

02-19-2008, 09:31 PM

I don't know how many have discovered the Gallery here - but I created a custom Indy category and added the pictures to it.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=502

Excellent. I've never used that feature.

It's a little confusing to navigate -- is that your own gallery or a general Indy Gallery? Can anyone create any gallery for all to see?

wofford29

02-19-2008, 09:31 PM

Ironically, I'll be making my first Indy custom because of the Sideshow release. I'll be replacing the Sideshow head with the one Les just finished painting for me.

Mr. Fusion

02-19-2008, 11:44 PM

I always like Shaun's Indy figure. Between that and the Toys McCoy, that was the whole reason my brother and I got into customizing Indy. That and both options were, and are very expensive.:lol

DarkArtist81

02-20-2008, 07:25 AM

Here's my custom Indy... Made from various parts, most from the Relic Hunter.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3204.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs/DSCN3186.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3202.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3201.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3200.jpg

and just for kicks...:D

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3598.jpg

Darthrazz

02-20-2008, 07:36 AM

DA, that Indy is rocking! I hope that you guys hold on to these, if you do get the Sideshow ones. I mean after all these are labors of love. I'm sure that you will be more attached to these, considering all the time spent finding parts and putting them together.

The Josh

02-20-2008, 07:52 AM

Thats awesome Josh

The Ringer

02-20-2008, 08:00 AM

Sweet Money Shot Josh! BA.:cool:

Darklord Dave

02-20-2008, 10:17 PM

Excellent. I've never used that feature.

It's a little confusing to navigate -- is that your own gallery or a general Indy Gallery? Can anyone create any gallery for all to see?

You can post pics in a personal gallery or in an existing category. I believe I have to create the categories. But anyone can post an Indy custom in the Indy gallery.

Les Walker

02-21-2008, 07:06 AM

Cool stuff guys! (I love your's Josh! That one cool pose of him standing there all relaxed..)
And cool REAL Indy clothes and loot you got there!

Here's this old thing. Made back when you had to scour the world for parts. Started about 1997 or so and taking about two years to put together. Even then, I replaced his body twice! And upgraded parts until I grew tired of working on him. That's why I never made another one.

Now, you can go online, and in a day get all you need. Or just order the Sideshow and be done with it! :lol

Anyway, yesteryear's Les-made Indy of old...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy2-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy3-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy5.jpg

For me, this is kind of the end of an era. I can always rework the existing SS figures, but there will never be a figure for me like my old Indy. He was the hardest one for me to ever make back then.

BTW, Dave, I only get a fatal error message when I click on your Gallery link.
Any help would be appreciated.

uscmhicks

02-21-2008, 07:16 AM

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3598.jpg

:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl:lol:lol:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

Cocoboloboy

02-21-2008, 07:19 AM

Anyway, yesteryear's Les-made Indy of old...

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy2-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy3-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy5.jpg

This is an awesome Indy! That head is near perfect and I love the jacket.

Les Walker

02-21-2008, 08:12 AM

Thanks Coco. That head is the one from the old Horizon kit, and the coat is the old GI Joe Bob Hope coat, all mussed and repainted and distressed out in a very TOD style.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/DSCN3598.jpg

I think this could work also if Josh had a sandbag in his right hand...
And the "idol" was any image imaginable! I think the Photoshop masters could have a field day with this shot! :lol

Billy Ray

02-24-2008, 10:18 PM

Here are some shots of my attempt at Indy from a couple of years back (lots more pics can be seen HERE (http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/)):

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0161.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0155.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0149.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0139.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0137.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v254/billyray/Custom%20Indiana%20Jones/IMG_0134.jpg

Murderofcrows71

02-25-2008, 05:06 AM

Yeah I've probably spent more money on making my Indy customs than most of my other customs combined. It was the whole reason I got into 1/6 scale figure customizing in the first place.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/Murderofcrows71figs/indyfigures.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/Murderofcrows71figs/indyjones.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/customcreations/indyanddad.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v202/Murderofcrows71/069.jpg

thedarkknight

02-25-2008, 09:34 AM

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/IndianaJones2007Logo.jpg

This is hopefully the final version of my custom (except a few more paint touch ups).

NOTE: The color is too light. That's my camera, not the figure. The skin tone looks much better in person. If anyone has digital camera tips, please PM me.

Here's whats new:

1. A felt fedora from Stevo's Toys
2. New holster and belt
3. Leather whip that is closer to scale than any other I have seen
4. Removed the lining and zipper from the jacket
5. Moved button from one side of shirt to the other and added a button hole.
6. Repainted head (still needs a few more touch ups)

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/IndianaJonescustomfinalversion.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/IndianaJonescustomfinalversion2.jpghttp://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/IndianaJonescustomfinalversion3.jpg

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/IndianaJonescustomfinalversion4.jpg

sixtus_56

02-25-2008, 08:43 PM

Here my Indy

thedarkknight

03-06-2008, 10:22 AM

I broke my Indy head. His nose got very messed up. Since Sideshow is now making one I have decided to say goodbye to him and not fix it. All the clothes and accessories are on eBay as a group lot. Just thought I'd give you guys a heads up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300204933955

IrishJedi

03-06-2008, 11:22 AM

DarthNeil

03-06-2008, 12:02 PM

You're requiring a Paypal account. :monkey2

I know. :D:monkey3

thedarkknight

03-06-2008, 01:14 PM

You're requiring a Paypal account. :monkey2

I added money order/personal check. Sorry about that.

JediMike71

03-08-2008, 08:19 PM

Yeah, I totally agree Indiana Jones was THE single figure I always wanted in the 1:6 scale format. I missed out on the original Kenner 12" Indy from Raiders back in 1981, so I've wanted him since then!

I was very fortunate to have the help of an incredible cutomizer, Mary Lacour, from Lafayette, LA. She sells on eBay under her user ID: mpl59. Check out her auctions sometime. Anyway, she hand-made my custom Indy's belts, shoulder bag, pistol, bullwhip, hard resin painted fedora hat, and relics he collected from the first three movies. The golden idol from Raiders, the three Sankara stones from Temple Of Doom, and the Holy Grail from The Last Crusade. I am forever grateful to Mary for her masterful work! :bow

I got the remainder of Indy's outfit from an existing 12" G.I. Joe Tuskeegee Airman figure. His leather jacket, which I "distressed" by painting it some, the pants, and shirt, and boots. I got one of Lonnie Hale's earlier "Frontline" Indy heads a few years ago on eBay. Yeah, my paintjob on it isn't that great. But I still love it! Check out some pictures of it.... Oh yeah, since then I've removed the dreaded "doll dots" or "eye dots" in my Indy's eyes, and I've cut off the cuffs on the end of his sleeves, and cut off the snaps on his jacket. I'll post some newer pictures of him here in this thread soon.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indygrailcupleftside.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indyfigurehatoffwithgrail-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/IndianaJonesJune2007010-1.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indyidolsandbagcloseup.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indyidolsandbagfullnoflash.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indyfrontnoflash.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/Indyaimspistol.jpg

I have already pre-ordered Sideshow's exclusive Indy from Raiders. I know I'll love it, but I will always have a very special place in my heart for my first custom Indy! :D

JediMike71

03-15-2008, 06:44 PM

Here's some later pictures of my custom Indy without the dreaded "doll dots" in his eyes, and I fixed up his leather jacket some more. I cut off the brown elastic cuffs at the wrists, and cut off the buttons and snaps. I think it looks MUCH better! But, I would like to repaint his eyes. Doesn't Harrison Ford have green, or maybe hazel eyes? :confused: I painted them brown, but the more pictures of him that I see....his eyes look more of an olive or lighter green color.

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/100_5573.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/100_5616.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/100_5574.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/100_5570.jpg

http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z104/JediMike71/100_5572.jpg

Yeah, I still gotta go over the "John J. Rambo" on the Rambo figure stand I use for my Indy. I've got a nice "Indiana Jones" name logo from Mary Lacour I'll cut out and put on the nameplate on the figure stand. I'm going to also get him a more brown shirt. I realize the one I have now is bright white, and Indy's shirt under his leather jacket is light brown. I'll do that sometime. Hey, everyone else who has made a custom Indy...where did you find the shirt for yours? Please let me know. Thanks!

:D

thedarkknight

03-16-2008, 05:45 AM

What sculpt is that? It looks more like David Duchovany than Harrison Ford.

jungle jom

03-16-2008, 06:24 AM

I've always said that David Duchovany would be perfect if they ever decide to replace Ford in the future.

chapuchi

03-16-2008, 04:57 PM

I've always said that David Duchovany would be perfect if they ever decide to replace Ford in the future.

I hope they never do, as sad as that sounds. Harrison Ford will always be the only Indiana Jones for me.

Wor-Gar

03-16-2008, 10:54 PM

If they ever made an INDY without Ford, they would have to go a whole different way with the character, like they did with Craig as Bond. You couldn't cast someone who reminded you of Ford.

Wor-Gar

03-19-2008, 12:12 PM

:confused:

http://cgi.ebay.com/Custom-12-INDIANA-JONES-figure-Arnie-Kim-hot-1-6-toys_W0QQitemZ160220286981QQihZ006QQcategoryZ348QQ ssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

:lol

JediMike71

03-19-2008, 02:19 PM

Ummm...yeah. :confused: I don't like the "fuzzy fur" collar on that custom Indy's jacket. Other than that it is okay...but still nowhere near as awesome as Sideshow's Raiders Indy is going to be! :D

chapuchi

03-19-2008, 04:43 PM

Its not that bad of a custom...but yeah, he has to lose that aviator jacket. Other than that, I seriously want a set of those hands!

JediMike71

03-20-2008, 10:40 PM

Yeah, the hands are great. I like how one hand has the opened fingers. It shows him in more of a natural action pose I think.

pjstan

03-21-2008, 05:11 PM

Here is my Indy, he is going in for a repaint soon to represent an older Indy when the SS Indy shows.
Patrick

JediMike71

03-21-2008, 08:30 PM

Nice Indy! Yeah, I think he'll look good as the older Indy now. :D

C-Phan

03-22-2008, 06:08 AM

Eh !! I didn't see this "custom Indy" thread before.
Here's mine !

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/6404/indianajones5hr3.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

After this photoshoot, I decide to weather his clothes :

http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/4135/indianajones8zc5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/7065/indianajones9jq5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2664/indianajones11ka0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

Kuzeh

03-23-2008, 08:06 AM

C-Phan it looks amazing!!
I love this pic:

Eh !! I didn't see this "custom Indy" thread before.
Here's mine !

http://img522.imageshack.us/img522/2664/indianajones11ka0.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

okieh 2

04-02-2008, 08:25 AM

great customs !

toylion

04-03-2008, 12:03 AM

Don't remember where all the parts came from, mostly Ebay. Took a while to put it all together, but I'm pretty happy with it. Will add the Sideshow Indy, but not as a replacement, but as anaddition to my collection.

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/toylion/Picture016-3.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/toylion/Picture011-2.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc309/toylion/Picture007-2.jpg

customfig

04-07-2008, 10:06 AM

thedarkknight

06-16-2008, 08:29 AM

I've decided to work on a new custom Indy. I bought and Arnie Kim recast (let's not get into that debate here. I tried to contact Arnie personally and got no reply) and I have the Lonnie Hale version two head. I send the Kim off to Les to paint but have decided to mess with the Hale head. So far, I have cut the neck off and am reshaping it for a hot toys neck post. Also, I have removed the crown of the head and am planning to hollow it out so I can put in glass eyes. I suck at eye painting and thought this would work well. If you want to change the position of the eyes, you just take the hat off and will have access.

When I am done with the head mods, I'll post pictures here and I'll post pictures of Les's paint job on the Arnie Kim one. After all this is done, I'll decide what to do with each head.

CelticPredator

06-16-2008, 08:52 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy2-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy3-1.jpg

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy5.jpg
.

Indiana Goldblum!

hemble

06-17-2008, 12:52 AM

I honestly don't think that indy customs will ever die off as long as people want more and more out of there figures. Here's a few of mine.

http://www.hemblecreations.com/indy4%20inch/lc1.jpg

http://www.hemblecreations.com/indiana%20jones/in1.jpg

http://www.hemblecreations.com/indiana%20jones/id1.jpg

http://www.hemblecreations.com/indiana%20jones/il1.jpg

http://i27.photobucket.com/albums/c191/hemble/cc1.jpg

Ron

CelticPredator

06-17-2008, 01:34 AM

Im doing one now using the Whipping, and Talking Indy...so even though there ARE Indy Toys...they arent perfect.

JustinLuck

06-17-2008, 02:12 PM

These customs show how damn hard it is to capture Ford's likeness. I can't wait to see Trevor's interpretation. And Hemble, your artwork is so exquisite. It reminds me of those detailed historic dioramas you can find in a museum.

Cryoguns

06-17-2008, 09:07 PM

I'm debating between keeping my Sovereign Studios Indy, or selling him and keeping the Sideshow version when it comes out. Truthfully speaking, I think I'll still be happier with Sovereign's version.

icruise

06-17-2008, 09:16 PM

You could pick and choose the parts you like from both and make the ultimate figure.

CelticPredator

06-17-2008, 09:25 PM

Thats what im doing now, and using a Sideshow body. Yey for sideshow.

CelticPredator

06-17-2008, 09:26 PM

oops, I thought you were talking about my Hasbro 12 inch customs...my mistake.

Btw, I love the Hasbro figure turned statues. Super cool.

Cryoguns

06-18-2008, 11:30 AM

You could pick and choose the parts you like from both and make the ultimate figure.

Yup, that's definitely another option I've been considering. Gotta wait and see what I think once I have Sideshow's version in-hand :)

Shropt

06-18-2008, 11:39 AM

http://i8.photobucket.com/albums/a10/angremien/indy5.jpg

I don't know if its been said but Les' Indy looks EXACTLY like Jonathon Hillstrand from Deadliest Catch.

http://blogs.discovery.com/deadliest_catch/images/2007/11/13/deadliestcatchtimebandit.jpg

CelticPredator

06-18-2008, 11:56 AM

I swear, its Goldblum....
http://www.nbc.com/Raines/images/bios/jeff_goldblum.jpg

SovereignStudio

06-27-2008, 11:48 AM

Here's my Indy. First, a few shots of the new head I'm offering now. Wanted to show this first, as the one on the figure sucks:o I don't know. A buddy, who normally has a very critical and accurate eye liked it so I went with it. BUT.... here's the new one:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/00fordcollage.jpg

And the rest of the goods:

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indysmall7.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indysmall3.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indysmall2.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indyjonessmall2.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indyjones2.jpg

A nice fancy art shot:whip

http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/artprint.jpg
http://i176.photobucket.com/albums/w185/darkspawnsth/indysmall8.jpg

I wouldn't say the arrival of "official" figures is the end of anything. Different fans look for different things in their pieces and no one figure ever has everything, so there's room for options. Sometimes official product revives interest in all other offerings. Really hard-core collectors usually buy one of nearly everything available. It's also interesting that I started making and selling Indy figures at the very pinacle of Toys McCoy's success. My figures were not as good as they are now, and the McCoy figure never slowed me down. If there's room for a $400.00 Takara figure, then there's room for anything!

DarkArtist81

06-29-2008, 09:47 PM

Shawn, I still stand by my statement that your Indy is the best damn custom Indy I have ever seen... the tailoring alone is mindblowing.

pjstan

06-30-2008, 06:33 AM

I agree with DarkArtist81. Shawn makes the best Indy outfits.
Here are my latest Indy kitbash/ customs. The first is my all Hasbro Indy. The second is my "Don't call me junior!" Indy from TLC.

thedarkknight

07-23-2008, 01:11 PM

Well, I guess I was wrong about the end of an era. As some may know, I got my hands on an Arnie Kim sculpt (let's not get into that argument again please). While Les is painting that sculpt, I got bored today and put some of my parts with the Hasbro whip Indy. The only things not with him are the New Line Boots (didn't want to mess with the laces right now) and the Relic Hunter jacket (couldn't get it over the enormous Hasbro hands). Just thought I'd share.

http://i104.photobucket.com/albums/m168/thedarkknightreturns_2006/TemporaryIndyCustom.jpg

FlyAndFight

07-24-2008, 07:16 AM

Here are a few pics of my custom Indy as well. It will still hold a special place in my collection, even with SS's Indy coming soon.

http://img144.imageshack.us/img144/5467/alex20indy201ve8.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img514.imageshack.us/img514/4876/alex20indy202rx4.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/8078/alex20indy204il5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img257.imageshack.us/img257/8078/alex20indy204il5.5b515ad0e0.jpg (http://g.imageshack.us/g.php?h=257&i=alex20indy204il5.jpg)

http://img110.imageshack.us/img110/2572/alex20indy206gt6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
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Kuzeh

11-20-2008, 08:48 AM

So I'm resurrecting this thread, since we now have seen Medi's and SS Indy,
I think it's safe to say that The Quest for the Perfect Indy is more alive than ever!!

Personally, with my SS Indy, I'll change the body, jacket and shirt...
What are you guys planing to do with yours?

galactiboy

11-20-2008, 09:53 AM

Shawn, I still stand by my statement that your Indy is the best damn custom Indy I have ever seen... the tailoring alone is mindblowing.

Have to agree with that... really looks like 1:1 work :rock

And as Kuzeh has pointed out, SSC is not perfection. Although I think a lot of the parts are going to be upgrades for existing figures. And really can't wait to see the repaints and weathering jobs people do :rock

Cocoboloboy

11-20-2008, 11:33 AM

kuzeh is right. I'm going to be doing all sorts of mods to mine. Starting with a repaint and a shirt replacement. I'll have to wait and see about the body and jacket when it's in hand.

Custom Indys are not dead yet.

bluechalice

11-22-2008, 02:17 AM

Hey where did you guys get your miniature whips?? some of them look like the real thing with real braiding etc. I plan on making my own miniature whip too...did you guys got them off ebay?

milo1164

11-28-2008, 10:16 AM

Great idea for a topic - I love seeing all these great customs. I have one I pieced together and upgraded parts for years. I keep it in an Hasbro box now.

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/34544977@N00/3065515539/" title="indy by trevor22a, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3048/3065515539_5ef68b4ea7.jpg" width="341" height="500" alt="indy" /></a>

Shtick

11-28-2008, 05:01 PM

Hey where did you guys get your miniature whips?? some of them look like the real thing with real braiding etc. I plan on making my own miniature whip too...did you guys got them off ebay?

There are some whipmakers that make mini ones for fun. Here's a link to one.

Northern Whip Company (http://northernwhipco.com/Whipgallery.htm)

The mini Indy might be a bit large, but it really cracks!

Mr. Fusion

11-29-2008, 08:47 PM

I was wondering if anyone knew of a sculpt available for making a Sallah figure. Any input would be much appreciated.:cool:

JediMike71

12-08-2008, 08:55 PM

I'd check with some of the great members here like Chris Howes, Les Walker, and Andy Bergholtz to name a few. Maybe one of them would take a commission for it. It's worth a try. I'd love a 1:6 scale Sallah myself too! He was great. One of Indy's best supporting friends. :D

RJMacReady16

12-08-2008, 08:59 PM

For a cheap Sallah fix you could probably use the 12" Hasbro Cairo Swordsman sculpt. Maybe paint the hair & beard a little darker.

evilalive

12-09-2008, 09:02 AM

A local shop part out the SS Indy, so herewith my custom Indy...

http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f106/evilalive/Toy/Figure%204/DSCF0298.jpg

Cocoboloboy

12-09-2008, 10:13 AM

What happened to his poor little hat?

icruise

12-09-2008, 11:52 AM

The sculpt is very good though. Is that just the Sideshow head or what?

evilalive

12-09-2008, 05:25 PM

The sculpt is very good though. Is that just the Sideshow head or what?

Indeed, I just simply repaint the SS head though.:p

JediMike71

12-13-2008, 12:56 AM

Ummm...looks like the hat is on sideways. :confused: It's definitely not on correctly. You need to turn the hat some to get it on his head correctly. The Sideshow head sculpt from Trevor Grove looks awesome as usual. Looks like your Indy needs his belts, holster and pistol, and his shoulder bag. That's not the Sideshow Indy leather jacket or bullwhip. But, it's looking good so far. Check out www.toyanxiety.com to get the parts you need to finish him.