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Post by Deleted on Jan 12, 2014 22:29:55 GMT
So this project is shaping up nicely except for above-mentioned, fly in the ointment. Try as I might, I cannot shake the utter disdain I have for Stranglehold's shell. It's not even the tash but rather the horrible proportions and general character that remind me of some nightmarish MOTU-TF cross-over (He-Manimus Prime Vs Skegatron anyone?). As a result, I am looking to scratch-build a Stranglehold from some sort of cyborg gladiator / mech toy. I would consider using the head from Stranglehold but I don't have the toy in-hand for feasibility. I'd also consider any alternative for his main form, with an eye on MMC's Fortis as the top runner. Obviously, any shell would have to accommodate that figure so I'm looking towards model kits which have more potential for internal room and customisation. the fact that the shell doesn't need to transform makes it a lot easier for me to bring my GW-honed skills to bare. Any ideas? I'm kinda struggling on even a basic start point. |
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Post by Bogatan on Jan 12, 2014 23:26:46 GMT
I feel I need to say sorry for even suggesting this, but if you are planning a large inner robot perhaps those awful optimus and bumblebee things might be seeviceable as the start of a shell. I get the impression they are quite thin, but I dont know, someone eventually has to find a use for at least one of them.
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 12, 2014 23:30:04 GMT
Phew! That's at tough one. Stranglehold has always been a strange one. On the one hand his outer shell is wonderfully unique, on the other, yes, it looks bizzar! No idea about how to make a shell, or how to make it look good. But a Fortis in the right colours is an excellent idea. I adore my Bludgeon (the Movie voyager with the 3P head). I love the merging of shell and inner-robot alt mode. Fortis in the right colours could look the part. Aaaaand.... maybe the tash could be done like a Scourge style facial feature. Stranglehold may need to retain his tash.....
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Post by blueshift on Jan 12, 2014 23:54:19 GMT
What are you talking about, Stranglehold is perfect! He is literally Sean Connery as Zardoz. Everyone loves Zardoz.  |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 12, 2014 23:57:21 GMT
THE PENIS IS EVIL!
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 0:03:09 GMT
AAAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRGGGGGHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OOOHHH GOD NOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
MY EYES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 0:04:22 GMT
NNNOOOO!!!!!!!!!!
NNNNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
NNNNNNNEEEEEEAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 0:06:13 GMT
BLUE'! WHY?!?!!
WHY WOULD YOU SHOW US THAT?!?!!!!!!
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2014 0:21:38 GMT
Post of the year from Mr Marshall there!
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 0:30:36 GMT
ONLY IF YOU WANT YOUR EYES BURNT OUT!!!!!!!!!
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Post by Toph on Jan 13, 2014 1:21:39 GMT
OH EM FUCKING GEE!!! It totally IS Zardox!!!
That is EPIC!
I loved him before for Randomly looking like Burt Reynolds, which I had come to point out, but now he's simply the greatest thing EVER!
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Post by Fortmax2020 on Jan 13, 2014 8:02:35 GMT
I wish I was still asleep. Even nightmares would be preferable to this abhorrent reality!
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Post by kayevcee on Jan 13, 2014 8:34:12 GMT
This is even better than finding out Pretender Grimlock's shell is Nixon!
-Nick
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 13, 2014 9:42:30 GMT
I had never realised that Stranglehold is Connery in Zardoz! Amazing. It is so obvious now, from the costume to the face. That really is Sean! -Ralph |
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 9:56:34 GMT
WHY IS HE WEARING THAT?!?!?!!!!!!
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 13, 2014 9:58:22 GMT
Have you not seen the exciting motion picture experience that is Zardoz? The pinnacle of Shaun Canary's career?
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 11:30:14 GMT
I have not. I don't think I could cope. I'd go Mad, MAD!!!!
Why is he dressed like that? Who thought that would be a good look?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2014 11:47:02 GMT
You need to see it. It's a sci-fi classic. you can have a copy off the e of Bay for £4
Oddly I don't think this is the only TF inspired by that film.....
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 12:01:33 GMT
Well that settles it then... Stranglehold will remain as-is.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 13, 2014 14:26:22 GMT
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Post by Toph on Jan 13, 2014 15:39:07 GMT
Zardoz really is a great movie. My friend and I rented it once while on a bad movie quest... Because, Hello... Sean Connery in a diaper. How could we turn that away? But we were surprised. Anyone who enjoys the 70s sci fi era where they told stories, and tried to be deep, owes it to themselves to watch Zardoz.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 13, 2014 16:54:35 GMT
Zardoz will be exposed for my wife and myself tonight. She has no idea it's coming...
Is it a popcorn or nachos movie?
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2014 17:09:51 GMT
Popcorn, Nachos and Rule 1 exempt.
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 17:20:12 GMT
I'm so afraid right now.
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Post by The Doctor on Jan 13, 2014 17:47:07 GMT
It is one of the most bonkers films I have ever seen. I first caught it many years ago late at night on Channel 4 long before the internet so I was completely unprepared!
-Ralph
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 17:51:35 GMT
You poor bastard.
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Post by Philip Ayres on Jan 13, 2014 17:51:50 GMT
Me too, on either C4 or BBC2, in a rund of sci fi films that also included Dune, Farenheit 451 and Excalibur
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 20:43:39 GMT
....such.... bravery....
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 20:45:53 GMT
Right! To hell with this! I make life and death decisions every time I go to work! I can handle this! Well, maybe not every time, but often... Anyway! I couldn't watch it earlier 'cos of various wives and children, but here goes, Doc's trailer.....
Yes I have wine to hand....
My Priest has been notified.....
And I'm wearing clean under slips.....
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Post by Shockprowl on Jan 13, 2014 20:49:35 GMT
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