Usagi Fan Figures

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 20:03 -0700

I'm a long time visitor to the dojo, but I haven't posted much. I thought I'd try my hand at making my own Usagi figure. I own all the official ones, but while I love them, I don't any of them quite capture his look (I LOVE Roel's statue, however). They're made of super sculpey and painted in acrylic. I'm thinking of doing other characters as well...I'm thinking maybe Gen next...? Let me know what you guys think!

morna-san · Post by **morna-san** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 20:11 -0700

Kool smenden! I bet that's quite tricky to do. Couple of mild criticisms: The painting looks a bit rough in spots and to me the base is a bit crowded. Still I think you did a good job, he looks more Usagi-ish than some of the other figures I've seen (pictures of).

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 20:14 -0700

I'm glad you like him. Yeah, I see what you mean about the base. Luckily, they're removable. I might just put him on a solid black base. I'll also try to touch up the paint job

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Sat Aug 18, 2007 21:28 -0700

I think they look great!

As far as the base looking crowded.... What base?

Definitely post some more pictures if you do more, I'd love to see Gen, Inspector Ishida, and Sasuke the Demon Queller, among others!

Fanfan · Post by **Fanfan** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 0:56 -0700

Yeah, definitely cool. I wait for more character.

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 5:56 -0700

Here's the picture with the base...I think morna-san is right, though. It does look crowded.

SHAMSKI · Post by **SHAMSKI** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:59 -0700

Smenden, I think you did a great job. I also have all the collectible figures and statues and agree with your critique that none of them capture Usagi correctly. Roel's statues are amazing that Ino piece blew me away, as a collector I would love Roel's pieces to go into production. I applaud your efforts in trying to create a better likeness, I would love to see more.

Post by **Maka** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 16:53 -0700

Hello Smenden,

Spot looks so GOOD! And and love that shade of blue on Usagi. Thanks for sharing.

Peace, maka

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Sun Aug 19, 2007 17:49 -0700

It looks terrific.

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 7:53 -0700

Thanks, Stan! Of course if you like him I'm satisfied. I Finished up Gen last night. I think he turned out pretty well...I'm still thinking about who to do next...

Post by **Steve Hubbell** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 9:29 -0700

Awesome!

I'll send you my address and you can mail them both out right away!

Stan Sakai · Post by **Stan Sakai** » Mon Aug 20, 2007 10:36 -0700

Ha! I love that Gen is holding all that money.

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Tue Aug 21, 2007 19:48 -0700

Well, I was running low on supplies, so I had to make a smaller character. I chose Jotaro. Here is is with the rest of the gang so far. I've got to get more compound, but who would you guys like to see next?

MikeM · Post by **MikeM** » Fri Aug 31, 2007 6:33 -0700

I know this is a little late but I was out of the country for the last two weeks.

Those are fantastic! If they were mass produced I would buy them.

Great job.

MikeM

smenden · Post by **smenden** » Sun Sep 02, 2007 20:12 -0700

Unfortunately, Mike, these are one-of-a-kind. I do have a question for all you guys on the board, though (particularly Stan). Would you have a problem with me auctioning these off on eBay? I sell my custom figures on there from time to time, and I was thinking of offering these up for sale since the response has been positive. I usually don't make very much money on them, but I really enjoy making them and I like the thought of my creations being all over the world. Also, I'm always working on new ones and I run out of room to keep them anyway

If you guys think it would be wrong to do this, just say the word and I'll nix the idea. I just wanted to check since Usagi's not my property. Any feedback would be appreciated! Thanks!