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| Author: | Clone666 [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 12:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
This figure is created from an non poseable Mars Attacks kit with custom joints taken from various Medicom and Takara 1/6 bodies making it very poseable. This particular martian design was seen on the wrappers of the 1950's Mars Attacks horror cards from Topps. Just wanted to add that the head from this kit was recasted by Cure to create some of their Henshin Cyborg heads like the one seen in my Avatar. Got the idea to add the buzzsaw arm after seeing one on the Toygraph Space Troopers.      
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| Author: | pickleloaf [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
hotness! |
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| Author: | JoeMan [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:18 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Bad ass. |
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| Author: | hillsy11 [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Very nice. On a side note...there are a couple of sites that have scanned in all the old cards...great stuff to sift through. |
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| Author: | Clone666 [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 1:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Thanks for the kudos! hillsy11 wrote: Very nice. On a side note...there are a couple of sites that have scanned in all the old cards...great stuff to sift through. Here's a few of my favorites. i've seen people pay hundreds for a single one of these vintage cards. To me this is what Mars Attacks truly is, I HATED that Tim Burton comedic interpretation. I've heard stories of parents banning their kids from having these due to them being so racy for the 50's.    
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| Author: | bansheebot [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Fucking love it. I have that spare CURE head, got it a while back somehow (apologies if I got it from a board member and can't remember who). I think I want a Mars Attacks tattoo. |
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| Author: | hillsy11 [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
"I HATED that Tim Burton comedic interpretation" I enjoyed the movie, but it would have been better on its own as opposed to associated with "Mars Attacks". The cards are far more serious and I'd imagine could be downright scary for a kid. |
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| Author: | lulubell [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 2:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
That is the dopeness. |
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| Author: | onibaba5 [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
What a great custom! Repro Mars Attacks card sets are well worth purchasing and enjoying some of that classic art by Wally Wood and Norm Sanders. |
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| Author: | ribbon controller [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
that last pic is great.very nice....you got tha touch... |
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| Author: | meanmistert [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 5:56 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
+1 outstanding job, but the "action" pic really sells it! |
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| Author: | marswillrule [ Wed Sep 03, 2008 10:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
mars will rule |
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| Author: | VELOCITRON [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:48 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
That thing rules eternity. |
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| Author: | bethrazuul [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 3:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
I had no idea the movie was based off a card series. Awsome info, I'll have to look in those. Congratulations on a very sickness custom. Also didn't know cure made a remake of those heads, are they a recent release or are they old? I've got to get one for my henshin cyborg army! |
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| Author: | Clone666 [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
VELOCITRON wrote: That thing rules eternity. Thanks everybody!  bethrazuul wrote: I had no idea the movie was based off a card series. Awsome info, I'll have to look in those. Congratulations on a very sickness custom. Also didn't know cure made a remake of those heads, are they a recent release or are they old? I've got to get one for my henshin cyborg army! Yeah, I remember being really excited when I saw the movie previews as those old feeling of horror rose up from childhood memories of looking at the cards in the early 80's that I found in a collectors store. Needless to say I was dissapointed by the movie itself. Cure recasted two different heads in several color schemes a few years ago. The clear black one I have was a Secret Base exclusive, and cost me about $50 before commission and shipping from Japan. I've been looking around for more ,but they are pretty hard to come by. Here is a pic from the collection of Guy Redwing :  More card pics:     Check em all out here http://www.marsattacksfan.com/cards.htm |
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| Author: | bethrazuul [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Great website, thanks for the info and link! I'm sure I'll find a mars attacks!!! repro head by cure eventually, I'll keep my eyes peeled and add it to my ever growing bounty hunter list. 
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| Author: | wing_clipper [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 5:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
fuck man, your customs rule! |
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| Author: | ungawa222 [ Thu Sep 04, 2008 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Beautiful, dedicated work, man! Came out fantastic. RAWK! |
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| Author: | VELOCITRON [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 12:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Those Overlord (is that the right name?) heads in that collection shot are awesome. On a slightly related note, this is motivating me to pull out my collection of Dinosaurs Attack! cards... |
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| Author: | Clone666 [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 9:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
Can't remember his name, but heres the original kit.  If I recall the story correctly, this guy was actually part of the peaceful religious group of Martians that questioned whether conquering the humans was the right thing. This guy here is head of the military part of Mars, and is all about wiping out those pesky humans. 
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| Author: | VELOCITRON [ Mon Sep 08, 2008 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Mars Attacks Airborne Martian (the original Space Trooper) |
I haven't done a "model kit" in the longest time, but seeing these again... next time one pops up at Mandarake I just might have to give it a shot! The entire design on that Contemplating Conquest kit is mind blowing. You can use an airbrush on more than just vinyl figures, after all... |
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