AWA NICK BOCKWINKEL, FRANK WILLIAMS/PIPER & RUMBLE

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PIPERS PIT TWO PACK:
Frank Williams & Roddy Piper

Some (most?) of you are aware of the Royal Rumble Ticket Project I've been doing for the last year or so... well, this is the last one!
#20 out of the 20!

(The past ones are all listed below.)

Man... a year and a half later, and they're finally done!

I'm a Piper fan, have been since I was a kid. So when it came time to do the last Rumble Ticket figure, I knew it was going to be Rowdy Roddy... while doing the Superman version, I thought "it needed more" - so I included Frank Williams! NO ONE has made a Frank Williams - and I doubt anyone else ever will! lol!

So here it is - the loose pic will be updated soon (on the auction) as it's the "pre-finished" photo.

And the video that inspired this one:




(that's glare on Hot Rods chest!)

More pics at the auction :
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As for the other ones that have been done, here's the full list:

Rumble 1988 Ticket w/ The Missing Link
Rumble 1989 Ticket w/ Earl Hebner
Rumble 1990 Ticket w/ Virgil
Rumble 1991 Ticket w/ Macho Man
Rumble 1992 Ticket w/ G.I. Joe Sgt. Slaughter
Rumble 1993 Ticket w/ Flair 3 Pack
Rumble 1994 Ticket w/ Deluxe Ultimate Warrior
Rumble 1995 Ticket w/ Pipers Pit Two Pack (Frank Williams/Piper)
Rumble 1996 Ticket w/ Outback Jack
Rumble 1997 Ticket w/ Raven & ECW Title
Rumble 1998 Ticket w/ Mr. McMahon
Rumble 1999 Ticket w/ Jimmy Hart
Rumble 2000 Ticket w/ The Mountie w/ RCMP Jacket
Rumble 2001 Ticket w/ The Shockmaster
Rumble 2002 Ticket w/ Giant Machine
Rumble 2003 Ticket w/ Hulk Hogan (Pre-WWF)
Rumble 2004 Ticket w/ Chris Jericho
Rumble 2005 Ticket w/ Steve Austin (3:16 era)
Rumble 2006 Ticket w/ Owen Hart
Rumble 2007 Ticket w/ Gorgeous George

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Now that those are done, I also wanted to show all the Royal Rumble tickets on their own with a bonus 2008 ticket!

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Lastly, Nick Bockwinkel. Who was almost put into the Rumble Project instead of Outback Jack!

NICK BOCKWINKLE & AWA Chair
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Feedback is always welcome! Check www.michaelheddle.com for some of my past customs - and hints at upcoming ones as well!

[thegreatenigma]

wow just wow you have been occupied for about a year or two.

great job.

[Gonzo Customs]

I can't say I've seen a Frank Williams either. Great job on both and congrats on completing your project.

[preacher]

that segment was hilarious heeza from culumus uh..ohio....

[Mastermind]

cool..good choice for a custom..the first frankie williams i have ever seen and it looks just like him.lol..keep up the good work.

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Thanks for the comments guys. The sad part of this set is that I had to use an IE Tazz for the body.

I practically begged people for a Strongbow to use for the body - but no takers. Even when I offered up a Tazz - no takers. Of course, there was one moron that offered me a Strongbow for a loose WM ticket Hogan .



I should have a new figure up soon -this weekend? Monday? Soon. ;-)

And NO ticket this time! lol

[S]

Great ending to an even better series... whats the next project?


If i have one critisism though, Pipers hair looks too light when compared to that video

[spawnsyxx9]

Wow.. Frank Williams...

[plasticsuperstar]

That's awesome, I love it. I don't think that really looks much like Frank Williams's face as he has fatter cheeks and big dark bags under his eyes but who cares because no one knows who he is anyway. I have watched that Piper's Pit many times though so it was great to see that you made this and great to see a jobber CS custom. I love the attire on Piper but I don't understand why you painted the hair lighter, it looks too light now. I also think you should've packed them the other way in the box as they looked the wrong way round when I first saw it but that's a tiny detail. Overall I love it! Awesome series, I've really enjoyed seeing all your RR Ticket customs, they are the kind of customs I love both in who you chose to make and that you make them look just like Jakks stuff.

btw Why didn't you use a Finlay figure instead of Taz? There's tons of them everywhere.

[T-Phunk]

Outstounding idea for a custom. A great moment in wrestling that should not necessarily make the actual classic line, but unique idea that you did a bang-up job recreating. A+

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Jun 21, 2008 22:53:37 GMT -5 plasticsuperstar said:

btw Why didn't you use a Finlay figure instead of Taz? There's tons of them everywhere.

Sonofa.....

*shakes head*

When i make customs, I always seem to forget that there's parts outside the Classics line to use. lol

Ah well... I didn't see any Finlays around here anyway, and I had 3 Taz figures at the time! lol.

As for Pipers hair, it does look light... damn. It's not that light, but when I took the first photo (loose), he had gray highlight showup. So I grabbed brown and painted it.

Thanks for the feedback from everyone. If you want a sneak peek at my next figure - go to www.michaelheddle.com ;-)

[Ryan]

Great work and the Royal Rumble Ticket Project has worked great.

[JL24FPS]

looks great, nice job!

[PdW2kX]

I've got to say, the "Royal Rumble Ticket Project" has been one of best "custom series" topics I've seen, ever.

I'm honestly sad to see it go. These customs have always been very excellent, and I've loved the vintage Royal Rumble tickets.

This is definitely a fitting end to a great series. I love the Piper, and Frank Williams is a cool bonus.

Very good job on both!

[Calcifer Boheme]

congrats on the completion... I've been following this whole thing.


That is a great two pack.

You do consistantly awesome work, and I can't wait to see if you do another project.

[brucebenoit]

nice man what a way to close this very ambitios project congrats perfect work

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Thanks again for the comments everyone!

Now, you can all comment again as I have added a complete set of Rumble Project tickets to show you (with a bonus 2008 one), and my first non-ticket figure : Nick Bockwinkel!

I have an idea for a new "project" - but it could take some serious time to complete. ;-)

[DTP.]

A WrestleMania line?

Also why did Nick Bockwinkel take the place of Outback Jack?

[b13stinga]

love the rumble tickets and the piper 10/10

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Jun 24, 2008 9:48:49 GMT -5 DTP. said:

A WrestleMania line?

Also why did Nick Bockwinkel take the place of Outback Jack?

Jakks did a Wrestlemania line.... Umm... it's kinda what the Rumble one was based on. ;-)

And I think you have it mixed up. Outback took Bockwinkels place in my Rumble project.

It made more sense (to me) to have a goofy character like Jack in it instead.... heck, I had the friggin Shockmaster!!! ;-)

Plus, Jack was done, Nick wasn't. Just easier.