As I write my final post of Castle Grayskull Week, we are approaching the final hours before the MOTUC Castle Grayskull Pre-Order deadline. Since we began the week with He-Man, I only thought it fitting that we end the week with his arch-nemesis, Skeletor!
If you've read some of my previous posts, you know I'm a fan of the Mike Young Productions / 200X version of Masters of the Universe but prefer to keep those elements out of Masters of the Universe Classics. However, I know there are a lot of fans of that era including some really good buddies of mine who were introduced to the MOTU mythos through the MYP cartoon. So when I see parts that scream MYP/200X, I can't help but get ideas to make 200X style figures for Classics. (See Prince Adam V1 and V2 customs.)
This one started when I saw Preternia He-Man's hood. With the exception of the missing "point" in the front, it was the perfect MYP/200X Skeletor hood. A little bit of sculpting, casting, modding and a whole lot of painting later, we have a Classics/MYP/200X mash-up of Skeletor.
The differences between the Classics Skeletor and MYP/200X Skeletor may seem subtle to the casual fan, but the hardcore fan will notice them right away; the hood, more angular skull with vampire teeth, the bracers, shin guards, belt, shoulder spikes, coloring, and last but not least, the fact that he has more than three toes.
I gave him a pair of Classics style Power Swords but painted them to match the MYP/200X colors. I think they turned out pretty cool.
But he was MADE for the Great Unrest Weapon's Pack Keldor Swords.
I hope you dig him. If you do, leave a comment. But before you do, please consider pre-ordering a MOTUC Castle Grayskull before November 12, 2012 11:59 p.m. PT to go with him.
After all, what's Skeletor without a Castle Grayskull to covet? (Answer: An angry bone-faced guy with no focus in life.) Until next time, I remain The Insidious One.
If you've read some of my previous posts, you know I'm a fan of the Mike Young Productions / 200X version of Masters of the Universe but prefer to keep those elements out of Masters of the Universe Classics. However, I know there are a lot of fans of that era including some really good buddies of mine who were introduced to the MOTU mythos through the MYP cartoon. So when I see parts that scream MYP/200X, I can't help but get ideas to make 200X style figures for Classics. (See Prince Adam V1 and V2 customs.)
This one started when I saw Preternia He-Man's hood. With the exception of the missing "point" in the front, it was the perfect MYP/200X Skeletor hood. A little bit of sculpting, casting, modding and a whole lot of painting later, we have a Classics/MYP/200X mash-up of Skeletor.
The differences between the Classics Skeletor and MYP/200X Skeletor may seem subtle to the casual fan, but the hardcore fan will notice them right away; the hood, more angular skull with vampire teeth, the bracers, shin guards, belt, shoulder spikes, coloring, and last but not least, the fact that he has more than three toes.
I gave him a pair of Classics style Power Swords but painted them to match the MYP/200X colors. I think they turned out pretty cool.
But he was MADE for the Great Unrest Weapon's Pack Keldor Swords.
I hope you dig him. If you do, leave a comment. But before you do, please consider pre-ordering a MOTUC Castle Grayskull before November 12, 2012 11:59 p.m. PT to go with him.
After all, what's Skeletor without a Castle Grayskull to covet? (Answer: An angry bone-faced guy with no focus in life.) Until next time, I remain The Insidious One.
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This is a good custom! I like that he carries the 200X elements, but it's not overly done. You kept a bit of subtleness to fit the Classics, but added all of the great 200X details of that Skeletor. I like this custom a lot!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment, Taylor. I was definitely trying to strike a balance while at the same time making something that would stand on it's own. Glad you like him.
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