Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) - Page 2

Micki! · 07-13-2008, 04:14 PM

Looks absolutely great, really really awesome..!

It's a mockup, so i'll refrain from nitpicking anything obvious, except, i have to agree with Maruno, the shoulders are awfully low...

Betelgeuse · 07-13-2008, 04:43 PM

^ yeah true

still looks bloody magnificent though.

Steve · 07-13-2008, 05:22 PM

Damn that's cool!

07-13-2008, 05:26 PM

Can't wait to see the head on the body. I bet it'll look great and better than your preview.

xenoviper · 07-13-2008, 08:05 PM

I'm glad you guys point that out... i like constructive criticisms.
As for the shoulder issue ... i know what you guys mean... It does seem a bit low. The main problem is that the shoulder joints are ball joints so in order for this figure to have good articulation... some aesthetic aspect of this figure has to be compromised...
If im making a statue then this wont be an issue at all. Anyway i will look into it and see how i can tweak that shoulder

Kennerado · 07-14-2008, 04:17 AM

This is a one-off right? Your not doing more than one?

Lt.Havoc · 07-14-2008, 05:37 AM

He is a customizer, he only does that for himself and it will be one of a kind, so no, we wont see more then one fig and I doubt he could produce them in a quanity to sell everyone a figure, specially wehn its a hand tooled figure that will cost a truck load of cash.

Still, he can show us how he did it and we can make our own Duke. As I said, I always plyed with that idea, but I never had a good headsculpt nor a fitting body.

xenoviper · 07-14-2008, 08:02 AM

Ive actually thought about auctioning the figure on eBay... and donate a portion of the $ to 3DRealms to show my appreciation as well as supporting them for the upcoming game Duke Nukem Forever. No promises though just one of the options that I've came up with...

What you guys think?

Ironside · 07-14-2008, 08:08 AM

Cant you make a mold of the head to reproduce it?

It would be great to be able to buy this fig. I am a ebay member

07-14-2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Kennerado

This is a one-off right? Your not doing more than one?

Wouldn't it be... you know... illegal to make money of someone else's ip?

Lt.Havoc · 07-14-2008, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by xenoviper

Ive actually thought about auctioning the figure on eBay... and donate a portion of the $ to 3DRealms to show my appreciation as well as supporting them for the upcoming game Duke Nukem Forever. No promises though just one of the options that I've came up with...

What you guys think?

Well, that is an intresting idea, but then again, its your work of many hours and selling it might be a bad idea, because, you know, its your unique figure, one of a kind, something I wouldnt give away. THe question also would be, if 3DR would accept the money as a donation, because, well, they dont need any.

So, no idea. Its your figure.

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Wouldn't it be... you know... illegal to make money of someone else's ip?

Well, yes and no. THe thing is, there are several companies and people who mke custom heads mostly of actors, like Arnie, or Stallone as well as Kurt Russle and even dead actors like Lee Marvin.

They dont call the heads like that, they dont give them that actors names, but the likness is there. So far, no one of these actors sued Dragon, BBI or Hero HEads of using thier likness.

Computer game charas are a bit problematic, then again, people sell custom made gameer figures on E-Bay and I rember that one guy made this 8 inch Duke Nukem ig and sold it on E-BAy, he is also on DEviant Art. Here was also a second guy who did a custom and sold it.

So far, 3DR did not sued them or told them not to do it. I think its gets problematic wehn you sell like, thousends of heads to people all over the wrold and use the trademarked name, then I dont know if Duke´s look is/can be copyrighted.

The question is, could a privat person like me, commish a small company to make a Duke head just for me, as a one of a kind deal and put my own custom fig together? And, can I then sell it to other people afterwards?

I think Joe or even better, George could tell us more about this subject matter.

Lt.Havoc · 07-26-2008, 05:04 AM

So, any update regarding the custom Duke fig, Xenoviper?

XTHX2 · 07-26-2008, 05:06 AM

He should be working on it. I'm sure the final product will worth all the waits.

Ironside · 07-26-2008, 06:27 AM

Have a look at what he has been up to.
http://www.xenoviper.com/

Trendnet18 · 07-28-2008, 03:16 AM

as duke nukem would say damn your good

xenoviper · 07-30-2008, 06:30 PM

More updates soon...

got caught up with some other custom figures lately....

xenoviper · 08-01-2008, 11:06 PM

Alright guys.... I cant seem to find any good reference pics of Duke's shoulder ammo strap... especially reference pics of the back side...

The only pic I got was from a dark screen cap taken from DN4 teaser trailer and that aint much of a help...

Anyone got some nice ref pics?

Thanks in advance!

08-02-2008, 04:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xenoviper

Alright guys.... I cant seem to find any good reference pics of Duke's shoulder ammo strap... especially reference pics of the back side...

The only pic I got was from a dark screen cap taken from DN4 teaser trailer and that aint much of a help...

Anyone got some nice ref pics?

Thanks in advance!

You could try and ask Micki! or Iggy to make photos, they both have the porcelain statue of Duke Nukem.

Micki! · 08-02-2008, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by The Stinger

You could try and ask Micki! or Iggy to make photos, they both have the porcelain statue of Duke Nukem.

I took some photos then, to get a good view of the Shoulders of the Duke Statue of mine...

Xenoviper, when you do use the statue's shoulders as reference, you should know beforehand that he IS rather over-muscled... Looks overdone on certain angles, mostly from the side it looks very 'off'...

Still, you may find it useful, seen from the front looks pretty fine and not overdone as from the sides...

I took photos from various angles...

I hope they prove helpful... Else, i'd recomend looking at images of various bodybuilders shoulders... Doesn't have to be a reference 100% from Duke material afterall, as long it looks right on him in the end and all...

Lt.Havoc · 08-02-2008, 09:11 AM

So its a simple Y Harness, I suspectet he would wear a H Harness or something that is close ot the Load Bearing Vest or something like that.

xenoviper · 08-02-2008, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Micki!

I took some photos then, to get a good view of the Shoulders of the Duke Statue of mine...

Xenoviper, when you do use the statue's shoulders as reference, you should know beforehand that he IS rather over-muscled... Looks overdone on certain angles, mostly from the side it looks very 'off'...

Still, you may find it useful, seen from the front looks pretty fine and not overdone as from the sides...

I took photos from various angles...

I hope they prove helpful... Else, i'd recomend looking at images of various bodybuilders shoulders... Doesn't have to be a reference 100% from Duke material afterall, as long it looks right on him in the end and all...

Sweet!! Thanks for the pics!!

This Duke3D version of Y harness is so plain... DN4 one from the teaser trailer has so much more detail at the back... I wish 3DRealms release more pics!!
Oh well~

George Broussard · 08-02-2008, 11:58 AM

This looks outstanding. Please keep up the good work.

Micki! · 08-02-2008, 01:14 PM

Great, i hope you make progress soon, i can't wait to see what it'll end up like

George, wish you'd be generous and provide some fitting screenshots for references there, haha

Mr. Milton · 08-03-2008, 04:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Micki!

George, wish you'd be generous and provide some fitting screenshots for references there, haha

I wouldn't be surpriced if Xeno actually gets a screenshot. A picture of Duke's back with single colored background wouldn't hurt even if he decided to leak it (which I don't think he would, if 3dr asked him not to).

I wouldn't be surpriced if didn't get one either, though.

xenoviper · 08-03-2008, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by George Broussard

This looks outstanding. Please keep up the good work.

Thanks George!! You've just made my day

Cant wait for DN4ever!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micki!

Great, i hope you make progress soon, i can't wait to see what it'll end up like

George, wish you'd be generous and provide some fitting screenshots for references there, haha

Soon Micki... Ive been doing some work on it... so far so good!

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Originally Posted by Mr. Milton

I wouldn't be surpriced if Xeno actually gets a screenshot. A picture of Duke's back with single colored background wouldn't hurt even if he decided to leak it (which I don't think he would, if 3dr asked him not to).

I wouldn't be surpriced if didn't get one either, though.

Yeh why not throw in a copy of DN4 beta testing as well

hahah

Malgon · 08-04-2008, 03:46 AM

That's reassuring when George comments on your work.

Ironside · 08-04-2008, 07:29 AM

Dude I want one.
I bet George would want one too.
Dukes face in this looks great.

xenoviper · 08-06-2008, 10:21 AM

Alright all you guys been waiting for..... UPDATE!

Okay Heres what Ive done so far...
Still heaps to go .... i might also change that pair of jeans... as for the hands ... they are for this WIP display photo shoots only... So no need to worry.

Enjoy!

XTHX2 · 08-06-2008, 10:28 AM

Wow... That looks perfect!!! Worths the wait I guess right?

Micki! · 08-06-2008, 10:54 AM

Holy Schmuck..!

I'll update Duke4.net with those very soon ..!

Jinroh · 08-06-2008, 10:58 AM

Holy Peach Schnapps!

That's amazing! Looks Just like Duke AND T-800 From Terminator II: Judgement Day!! Which makes it even more Hardcore! O_O

Lt.Havoc · 08-06-2008, 12:22 PM

Wow, that looks aswome. Cant wait for the finished figure. BTW: didnt Duke not tucked the Jeans into the boots instead of having the pants roll over the boots? Also, what weapons will you give him and how will you replace the hands?

Damien_Azreal · 08-06-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Lt.Havoc

Wow, that looks aswome. Cant wait for the finished figure. BTW: didnt Duke not tucked the Jeans into the boots instead of having the pants roll over the boots? Also, what weapons will you give him and how will you replace the hands?

Well on the games box art he tucked his jeans into his boots. But in game, when you do the Mighty Boot... they are not tucked in.

Jinroh · 08-06-2008, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Damien_Azreal

Well on the games box art he tucked his jeans into his boots. But in game, when you do the Mighty Boot... they are not tucked in.

Well time to bust out the Errata.

fast-1 · 08-06-2008, 03:22 PM

How did you do that excellent work 100/1000/100000000000.

Micki! · 08-06-2008, 03:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien_Azreal

Well on the games box art he tucked his jeans into his boots. But in game, when you do the Mighty Boot... they are not tucked in.

They're still tucked in when liiking at the mirror though..

Maybe he quickly untucks them to make accurate kicks and then tucks them back in after delivering a kick..!

xenoviper · 08-06-2008, 11:19 PM

Thanks guys

As for the jeans... i prefer Duke not to tuck the jeans into his boots. I like the new DN4 look.

Malgon · 08-07-2008, 01:08 AM

That is looking pretty cool man.

08-07-2008, 04:07 AM

Holy crap, it looks awesome and I really like the untucked pants.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Micki!

They're still tucked in when liiking at the mirror though..

Maybe he quickly untucks them to make accurate kicks and then tucks them back in after delivering a kick..!

When you pay Duke 3d, you're not supposed to lick the monitor if you look in the mirror.

Parkar · 08-07-2008, 03:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Damien_Azreal

Well on the games box art he tucked his jeans into his boots. But in game, when you do the Mighty Boot... they are not tucked in.

It's also not jeans on the box art. He has the jeans over his boots in most of the promotion art.

07-13-2008, 05:26 PM	#44
The Stinger Guest	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Can't wait to see the head on the body. I bet it'll look great and better than your preview.

07-13-2008, 04:14 PM	#41
Micki!	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Looks absolutely great, really really awesome..! It's a mockup, so i'll refrain from nitpicking anything obvious, except, i have to agree with Maruno, the shoulders are awfully low... __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

07-13-2008, 04:43 PM	#42
Betelgeuse	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) ^ yeah true still looks bloody magnificent though. __________________ #include <iostream> using namespace std; int main() { cout << " my mum says im cool... "; return 13; }

07-13-2008, 05:22 PM	#43
Steve	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Damn that's cool!

07-13-2008, 08:05 PM	#45
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) I'm glad you guys point that out... i like constructive criticisms. As for the shoulder issue ... i know what you guys mean... It does seem a bit low. The main problem is that the shoulder joints are ball joints so in order for this figure to have good articulation... some aesthetic aspect of this figure has to be compromised... If im making a statue then this wont be an issue at all. Anyway i will look into it and see how i can tweak that shoulder __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

07-14-2008, 04:17 AM	#46
Kennerado	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) This is a one-off right? Your not doing more than one? __________________ "Mark it ZERO!"

07-14-2008, 05:37 AM	#47
Lt.Havoc	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) He is a customizer, he only does that for himself and it will be one of a kind, so no, we wont see more then one fig and I doubt he could produce them in a quanity to sell everyone a figure, specially wehn its a hand tooled figure that will cost a truck load of cash. Still, he can show us how he did it and we can make our own Duke. As I said, I always plyed with that idea, but I never had a good headsculpt nor a fitting body. __________________ "Goverment is not the solution to our problem. Goverment IS the problem." Ronald Reagan "Go ahead, make my Day!" "Dirty" Harry Callahan

07-14-2008, 08:02 AM	#48
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Ive actually thought about auctioning the figure on eBay... and donate a portion of the $ to 3DRealms to show my appreciation as well as supporting them for the upcoming game Duke Nukem Forever. No promises though just one of the options that I've came up with... What you guys think? __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

07-14-2008, 08:08 AM	#49
Ironside	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Cant you make a mold of the head to reproduce it? It would be great to be able to buy this fig. I am a ebay member

07-26-2008, 05:04 AM	#52
Lt.Havoc	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) So, any update regarding the custom Duke fig, Xenoviper? __________________ "Goverment is not the solution to our problem. Goverment IS the problem." Ronald Reagan "Go ahead, make my Day!" "Dirty" Harry Callahan

07-26-2008, 05:06 AM	#53
XTHX2	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) He should be working on it. I'm sure the final product will worth all the waits. __________________ ---HELLDUKE TC--- NEW STABLE MIRROR SECONDARY MIRROR ---GAMEPLAY VIDEO--- Gameplay Footage of my Mod.

07-26-2008, 06:27 AM	#54
Ironside	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Have a look at what he has been up to. http://www.xenoviper.com/

07-28-2008, 03:16 AM	#55
Trendnet18	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) as duke nukem would say damn your good

07-30-2008, 06:30 PM	#56
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) More updates soon... got caught up with some other custom figures lately.... __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

08-01-2008, 11:06 PM	#57
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Alright guys.... I cant seem to find any good reference pics of Duke's shoulder ammo strap... especially reference pics of the back side... The only pic I got was from a dark screen cap taken from DN4 teaser trailer and that aint much of a help... Anyone got some nice ref pics? Thanks in advance! __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

08-02-2008, 09:11 AM	#60
Lt.Havoc	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) So its a simple Y Harness, I suspectet he would wear a H Harness or something that is close ot the Load Bearing Vest or something like that. __________________ "Goverment is not the solution to our problem. Goverment IS the problem." Ronald Reagan "Go ahead, make my Day!" "Dirty" Harry Callahan

08-02-2008, 11:58 AM	#62
George Broussard	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) This looks outstanding. Please keep up the good work.

08-02-2008, 01:14 PM	#63
Micki!	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Great, i hope you make progress soon, i can't wait to see what it'll end up like George, wish you'd be generous and provide some fitting screenshots for references there, haha __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense' Last edited by Micki!; 08-02-2008 at 01:21 PM.

08-04-2008, 03:46 AM	#66
Malgon	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) That's reassuring when George comments on your work. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2

08-04-2008, 07:29 AM	#67
Ironside	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Dude I want one. I bet George would want one too. Dukes face in this looks great.

08-06-2008, 10:21 AM	#68
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Alright all you guys been waiting for..... UPDATE! Okay Heres what Ive done so far... Still heaps to go .... i might also change that pair of jeans... as for the hands ... they are for this WIP display photo shoots only... So no need to worry. Enjoy! __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

08-06-2008, 10:28 AM	#69
XTHX2	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Wow... That looks perfect!!! Worths the wait I guess right? __________________ ---HELLDUKE TC--- NEW STABLE MIRROR SECONDARY MIRROR ---GAMEPLAY VIDEO--- Gameplay Footage of my Mod.

08-06-2008, 10:54 AM	#70
Micki!	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Holy Schmuck..! I'll update Duke4.net with those very soon ..! __________________ A true genius does not need boundaries such as 'common sense'

08-06-2008, 10:58 AM	#71
Jinroh	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Holy Peach Schnapps! That's amazing! Looks Just like Duke AND T-800 From Terminator II: Judgement Day!! Which makes it even more Hardcore! O_O

08-06-2008, 12:22 PM	#72
Lt.Havoc	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Wow, that looks aswome. Cant wait for the finished figure. BTW: didnt Duke not tucked the Jeans into the boots instead of having the pants roll over the boots? Also, what weapons will you give him and how will you replace the hands? __________________ "Goverment is not the solution to our problem. Goverment IS the problem." Ronald Reagan "Go ahead, make my Day!" "Dirty" Harry Callahan

08-06-2008, 03:22 PM	#75
fast-1	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) How did you do that excellent work 100/1000/100000000000.

08-06-2008, 11:19 PM	#77
xenoviper	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) Thanks guys As for the jeans... i prefer Duke not to tuck the jeans into his boots. I like the new DN4 look. __________________ -=(XenovipeR Studio)=-

08-07-2008, 01:08 AM	#78
Malgon	Re: Custom 12" Duke Nukem Action Figure (Work in Progress) That is looking pretty cool man. __________________ -Most wanted games: Doom 4, Tomb Raider, Beyond Good and Evil 2