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Post by scottxxnwoxxhall on Apr 3, 2008 11:34:52 GMT -5
Jay: Awesome figures I think cryme tyme was made very well here. I also thought that the figure should have had real chains instead of sculpted ones but still well worth trying. I would have loved to see the back and the actual side pics so that I could see the hands and the back of the figure to see how well this figure was constructed. I spent so much time trying to figure this out that I had very little time to take regular pics. Hence, crappy pics. Was supposed to be a tribute to one of my favorite old time customizers "hbreakid2k"
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Post by Nelly - The Belt Guy on Apr 3, 2008 13:18:28 GMT -5
nydream989 v. biohazard
Both are really good customs. They both look like it took some time and and patient to make these figures. The figure that stands out most to me would be Biohazard. So Bio gets my vote.
Winner: Biohazard
CW #1 Contenders Match: Kenny v. Angus
Kenny's dragon seems to be just one giant piece of sculpt! LOL. The dragon is pretty cool and I like this concept of a match, its different from what we normally would see. The ice cream clown looks to be done really well too. I like the painting, the sculpting, especially on the chin and all the minor details. But in the end, the ice cream gets my vote.
Winner: Angus
IC#1 Contenders Match JPD v. Import v. Texacide v. Bartman WOW. All of these are very good and in the own categories of customs. I like JPD's Sabu because of the creativity that was used to making the pose and display. Import's Macho is as smooth as smooth can be. Texacide's Shane Storm is really neat with the head and trophy. Bartman's Mikey is a really great figure. In the end, the person that gets my vote is Bartman. His Mikey Whipwreck really stands out from the crowd. No offense to anybody else's work, but this was a really hard to judge match since everybody did really great work.
Winner: Bartman
Heavyweight Challenge - Tag Team Me Gusta Guster v. Jay v. Beyondo. I really like the painting done on Jarrett and Roadie, but I'm not too fond of the head choice for Jeff. Cryme Tyme is really nice with the sculpt and the paint job. The Godwins are the team that really stood out to me. I don't see anything about these figures that I don't like. From the head scan to the paint job, to the overalls, the Godwins win this match for me.
Winner: Beyondo
NWO v. Gold Horsemen Another good match between the 2 rival factions, but the set that stands out to me would be the Gold Horsemen's 4 faces of Ed Leslie. These figures actually capture Ed in his many persona's perfectly. As far as NWO's Sugar Shane Hurricane Gregory Helms, while they are good, they aren't the best. I would of expected a lil bit better, but I definitely would of not chosen the Hurricane to represent 4 different faces. I would of probably used Glen Jacob with Diesel, Issac Yankem, Masked Kane, and Unmasked Kane. Or somebody else like maybe Crush/Brian Adams.
Winner: Gold Horsemen
Great Wargames everybody! I want to congradulate everybody that participated in this tourney and to keep up the good work!
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Post by becca on Apr 3, 2008 18:26:50 GMT -5
Kenny vs. Angus
CustomKenny: I would say creative idea, but there are so few Chikara guys that wouldn't have been creative! It was certainly ambitious and I think it was very successful. The sculpting is relatively smooth, but it isn't quite statue-quality. I can imagine the time you put into it. The painting is good, granted there are only two colors. My biggest thing is that I would've liked to see you tighten up some of the joints a bit more... give it a bit less of a blob look where the appendages meet the body.
Angus: I like the head a lot! It looks great, although the ice cream cone is a bit sad and droopy. The painting of the attire is good, but dull. You really should've gone with silver paint. It's not that hard to paint with, and this situation really called for it. Finally, I'm not really sure what's going on with the hands being painted. Angus, you're killing me with these small pictures. Invest in a better digital camera or something. Just had to throw that one in there.
Both customs had their respective ups and downs and it was a really close match, in my opinion. Vote: Angus
JPD vs. Import vs. Texacide vs. Bartman
JPD: You ran with this stip in a really great way. I was blown away when I saw this. I applaud your creativity. One thing I really love is the blood and barbed wire. I mean, they look great. All of the sculpting here is a little rough, I can see rough edges and some fingerprints here and there, but it isn't too distracting for me. To be honest though, if it had been a bit smoother and cleaner (especially the scars, which have been discussed at length, I think you get it by now), you would've ran away with this. The lines where the pecs are and under the neck needed smoothed out. But I LOVED the taping on the elbow and hands. My last comment is that his face doesn't match the pose that much, I want to see him wincing. The blank stare is a little creepy.
Import: I don't know if you meant it this way, but I almost see this figure as poking fun at yourself for making all of the many, many Savages. This thing is impeccably smooth and clean. The face is really nice, Savage before he was crazy... I think that Elizabeth would've been great, and I always said that those additions would be fine (like Luna with Goldust), so I wish you would've done it. The thing that bugs me here is the same thing that bugs me with your last posed custom. Where the arm attaches in the back is just so bulky (the raised arm). There's no armpit. You did a great job with the joint on the other side though. And to get real nitpicky, the star on the left on the front looks a little skewed.
Texacide: Really cool looking here. Actually, it kind of blew me away. It has seemed like your competition customs have fallen a bit short of some of the other work you post on the board, which is opposite of what is expected, but I though so a bit. You really went all the way with this, and I appreciate it. I like the exact pose. The mask and painting look really, really great. The hair does bug me a lot, it's not crazy enough. For Shane Storm -- and probably only him -- I would've loved to see some real-feel yellow furry stuff worked in somehow. The edges are just too smooth. My other main gripe is that the pants are too little. His pants are hugely baggy. Other than that, great job, looks super, thanks for sculpting the trophy.
Bartman: I am very impressed here. The sculpting on the shirt is super and the face looks great. The shirt looks awesome in its own right, though I feel like the colors of the tye-dye should've been deeper and the back loses a lot of detail. There's a vibe to the way he's standing that's also cool, probably not on purpose. Like someone else mentioned, the neckline of the shirt seems a bit high.
You guys rocked. I mean, really. Thanks for four fantastic customs, and this was hard as hell to vote on because each had its little nitpicky things. I went with what I saw as the best mix of creativity, work put in, cleanliness, accuracy and adhering to the stip. Vote: Texacide
Me Gusta Guster vs. Jay vs. Beyondo
Guster: For the record, my husband absolutely loved these. I thought they were great as well. The detail was phenomenal. The straps on Jarrett's ridiculous outfit are so straight and smooth, fantastic. The painting is so clean. Jarrett's boots and Roadie's hat really impressed me. My big gripe is the face on Jarrett is a little weird, particularly around the mouth. And a great choice of figures. Love the backstage passes.
Jay: I really like this set, and you should put them on eBay immediately because you'll rake in some dough. The painting and sculpting on the bandanas is great, and I really like the vest and even the sculpted chains, honestly. In terms of being a playable figure, they probably would've been better as metal. I think that these just didn't stand out quite as much because they have figures and scans. I also think a bit of texture on the wifebeater would've been nice.
Beyondo: For a second I had to make sure that there wasn't an overalls mold. These are pretty much perfect, and they're toy-style, which I'm into. Nice painting, great sculpting on everything. I just am not sure what I can criticize here other than the metal parts that hook onto the metal buttons look a little off just painted on there. And Phineas' face is a bit too skinny.
This was really close for me between Guster and Beyondo. My husband was just so enamored with the Jarrett/Roadie two-pack, and the painting detail really put them over for me as well. But barely. Vote: Guster
I believe Gold Horsemen have swept, so I'll post my comments on that match shortly.
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Post by becca on Apr 3, 2008 18:51:12 GMT -5
Votes:
Biohazard: 5 NYDream: 1
Customkenny: 2 Angus: 4
JPD: 1 Import: 2 Texacide: 2 Bartman: 1
Guster: 2 Jay: 0 Beyondo: 4
Gold Horsemen: 6 NWO: 0
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Post by pimpmaster5000 on Apr 3, 2008 19:00:34 GMT -5
was that the final votes?
if so great job to kenny i actually thought i was going to loose , great job bro!
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Post by Importracer on Apr 3, 2008 19:10:39 GMT -5
Becca i would have done liz but it would have had to been a full blown custom and your rule was 1 custom means just one custom.And there would have been more to it then sticking a toybiz liz on his shoulders.in order to do a liz it would have had to been cut,posed and sculpted making it a full custom.
Thanks to the judges for getting the judgeing done in record time for a ppv.thanks to texicide,bartman,jpd imo this was the best match on the card.You guys are great and i look forward to facing off with you guys again.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 3, 2008 20:12:17 GMT -5
So does the IC match come down to popular vote? I counted through and I think non-judges voted 2-2 between Import and Texacide. Very close match
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Post by Importracer on Apr 3, 2008 20:15:09 GMT -5
So does the IC match come down to popular vote? I counted through and I think non-judges voted 2-2 between Import and Texacide. Very close match I dont know how it will work.but all popular votes should end when the last judge(becca)cast her vote.This is why there should always be a odd number of judges
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Post by deadman05 on Apr 3, 2008 20:19:36 GMT -5
JPD is getting straight up robbed.
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Post by Importracer on Apr 3, 2008 20:21:53 GMT -5
JPD is getting straight up robbed. Please explain
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Post by guster on Apr 3, 2008 20:29:01 GMT -5
JPD is getting straight up robbed. Please explain I'd let this one go.... Anyway...I'm just happy I got some votes this time around. I'm still trying new things, and trying to figure out the best approach to a new process, but I'm slowly working in the right direction. Good match guys. BTW, if anybody was wondering why the mouth on Double J is a bit off, this is the head I used:
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Post by deadman05 on Apr 3, 2008 20:36:03 GMT -5
JPD is getting straight up robbed. Please explain Because I think his is the best of the four customs...
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Post by Titantrap: Gold Club Veteran on Apr 3, 2008 21:07:29 GMT -5
Well since darn near everyone has spoken, i'll put in my two cents.....
Match 1: NyDream99 vs. Biohazard
I have to give this one to Biohazard, a hell of an effort with his posed RA. I will say that the attire is not matching the refs, but i won't go into detail since it's already been talked about. NyDream your improving vastly, the biggest gripes for me here were the hair color, too yellow and the Maple Leafs on the tights look more like iron crosses.
Winner: Biohazard
Match 2: Angus vs. Custom Kenny
This was a very hard match to score for two reasons. The first being that both the pictures for these entries suck. It's difficult to get a bead on detial with ****ty pics. Second they talent level here is very even. The edge here in a close one goes to my old nemesis Dr. Angus, i love Chikara customs, and from what i can see, you are a thousand times better than you used to be. The head is my favorite part of this one, it came off very well. Kenny's dragon was also very good, but i felt it was a bit simple for my taste, i generally prefer a wrestler in wrestling attire, but that's personal preference. My biggest gripe is the tail as it basically looks as if he's taking a tremendous green poop.
Winner: Angus
Match 3: JPD vs. Import vs. Texacide vs. Bartman
This was the show stealing match to me. All of these four guys outdid themselves to the nth degree. JPD this Sabu is the epitomy of the stipulation. The pants alone on this custom made me mark out for this match. The scars have been talked about, but i know how hard scarring can be to replicate. Import, the snake to my mongoose, or mongoose to my snake.....i don't know animals. Anyway, my hat is off to you, and i will not for go the obvious Savage joke becaue i'm above it, but only slightly. I will give you this though, it is nearly perfect. The one gripe i have is the shoulder/underarm of the lifted arm, it seems.....compacted or something. I also hate....hate...hate that torso for Savage, i can't ever see Savage as flabby like that. Texacide, you are quickly becoming my favorite customizer. I can't find a place to complain for the figure it self, from he sculpting to the painting to the part choices....brilliant. The only problem is the trophy, the cup is extremely thick. Finally, Bartman, I am a mark for Mikey Whipwreck, but the collar area kills it for me on this one. The painting and part choices work well, the sculpting is profficiant. The collar throws off the whole thing though, but dynamite effort.
Winner: Texacide, with import being an insanely close second
Match 4: Guster vs. Jay vs. Beyondo
This one will be short and sweet.....Double J and the Roadie....awesome. Cryme Tyme, very good, but Jay is capable of better so slightly disappointing. The Godwins....godly....Beyondo vs. Gore is a mtch i'll love seeing.
Winner: Guster
Of course i can't vote on our match, but i will comment.
Horseman: I was by far the weakest link on this team, i've already talked about the difficulties i had with the torso mods, but overall i like the rest of the figure. As for my teamates, i bow to you all for a superior effort.
nWo: To Jay i say, hell of an effort putting out three top quality figures in a two week span. but it was the choice of Helms that i think was the issue here. I'm very dissapointed that no one did 3 count Shane. The best of the lot was Jay's Hurricane. A lot of people like the Shane by Rome, i thought that it was another anmazing paint job, but little else. TCKDeen, the torso killed it on this one, but i love the rest. HR2X Good work, a bit rough around the edges.
Overall a great PPV by all involved, congrats to the winners and to Angus....come to our match with your best and perhaps the torch could be passed.
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Post by walkhard on Apr 3, 2008 21:15:56 GMT -5
If the IC Title goes by popular vote my bid goes to Import.
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Post by Bartman on Apr 3, 2008 21:18:02 GMT -5
I guess I lost this one, which is cool. I tried my best to bring my A-game but I guess it wasn't nearly enough against these other three guys. Great job all around guys.
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Post by Importracer on Apr 3, 2008 21:20:22 GMT -5
i believe the popular vote ended when the final judge made cast their vote.I'm not sure how they are doing that
You know not knocking texicides shane storm because it is a kick ass figure,but ever one has busted my balls about savages arm but no one has said anything about the legs on storm imo they look unnatural
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Post by Gore on Apr 3, 2008 21:24:16 GMT -5
i belive the popular vote ended when the final judge made cast thier vote.im not sure how they are doing that You know not knocking texicides shane storm because it is a kick ass figure,but everone has busted my balls about savages arm but no one has said anything about the legs on storm imo they look unnatural Macho Man's thigh's were never that thick, either. If his thighs touched like they do on your figure, and if they were that large, he'd have some serious chaffing issues.
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Post by Importracer on Apr 3, 2008 21:32:35 GMT -5
i belive the popular vote ended when the final judge made cast thier vote.im not sure how they are doing that You know not knocking texicides shane storm because it is a kick ass figure,but everone has busted my balls about savages arm but no one has said anything about the legs on storm imo they look unnatural Macho Man's thigh's were never that thick, either. If his thighs touched like they do on your figure, and if they were that large, he'd have some serious chaffing issues. you know all im saying is in the ref pic storms legs are strait up and down and not bowed out.so dont try to make this out of something its not.
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Post by The Highwayman on Apr 3, 2008 21:34:51 GMT -5
i believe the popular vote ended when the final judge made cast their vote.I'm not sure how they are doing that You know not knocking texicides shane storm because it is a kick ass figure,but ever one has busted my balls about savages arm but no one has said anything about the legs on storm imo they look unnatural dude, u get a little defensive when people compliment your opponent's customs. chill out a bit.
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Post by Gore on Apr 3, 2008 21:40:25 GMT -5
Macho Man's thigh's were never that thick, either. If his thighs touched like they do on your figure, and if they were that large, he'd have some serious chaffing issues. you know all im saying is in the ref pic storms legs are strait up and down and not bowed out.so dont try to make this out of something its not. I think you should be banned from critiquing your opponant's figures in these threads. I don't pick out flaws in my opponant's figures, I leave that to the judges. You get way too serious about all this. Take the votes and opinions in stride, because really, everyone has their own opinion that they are entitled to.
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