The Enemy is coming . . . (pic heavy)

Been a long while since I posted here last. Things have been mad round here for the last year or so, but I am getting back in the saddle.
A while back now I decided I wanted to do my version of Vac-Man and possibly some of the good guys from said toy line, and with that I got started.


Initial concept head sketch:


Sculpting began:


On to the body and sketching as I tinkered:


Then the sculpt was ready to go a while later:




And finally on to the cast:





Cast in a vibrant orange and painted in a similar scheme as the original toy, this tribute figure will be released in a limited run in this colorway. I had a blast painting this guy up, I am as of yet unsure how many will be done in this scheme. Painted this fellow up with acrylics and chalks.






Honestly I spent a long time just trying to decide whether or not to cast him at all, this weekend I went for it. Vac-Man was one of my favorites, and that holds true today.
Will be playing with colors and generally getting a handle on all that soon.

For those unfamiliar with Vac-Man, the figure came with a "vacuum pump" with which you sucked the air out of the body, and the material inside gave him a horrid bumpy/bubbly skin texture, which also allowed for stretching and poses that held until you pressed the switch to refill him with air.

Hope you folks dig it.

Good work duder.

I like this character, and the painted version looks good.
The red vinyl works well, but the unpainted orange thread a little close to Fantastic Four's 'The Thing'...

^^ I can see that.

Cool tribute idea. Ha, makes me want to find an old Vac-Man.

The sculp looks great! And good call on making the painted ones available. I'd rather have a painted one myself. They just give off an even stronger Vac-Man look.

complete de-rail, but is that a sonic screwdriver on your worktop in the head sculpt shots? i've never tried to sculpt with one of those... talk about multifunctional! =p

Nice sculpt and I love the paint. Really nice way to bring out the details.

I like the facial expression. Nice sculpting work!

have you thought of making it glyos compatible?

I would totally go for some head.

Thanks a bunch everyone! Really appreciate the support!
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UPDATE
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Coming this Sunday Oct 27th at 6pm pacific time! The enemy returns. Classic edition painted run only 5 to be available at this time!
There will be additional one offs and what not so keep your eyes peeled!



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have you thought of making it glyos compatible?

I would totally go for some head.

As for a glyos version, I doubt that will happen, though keep your eyes open for glyos related somethings soon.

They hit the shop at 6pm tonight! Don't miss out! Bagged n' Tagged $20 unpainted $25 painted!

Quick sampling of what will be in store.





http://papagrimtoys.storenvy.com/

They are live!
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