"CHOPPER DISGUISED AS AN IMPERIAL DROID" created by Darth Daddy

So It has been a few weeks since The Force Awakens has been released in theaters, and here at home we are already looking ahead.  Already we are missing Star Wars Rebels and can't wait until its return this January.  After a very successful first half of their second season, we can't wait to see what is in store for us in the last half.  The other night we started to watch the Stealth Strike episode and shortly after I had the itch to get a certain project done that I had been putting off since Season One, make Chopper in Imperial disguise.  Ever since he appeared this way in the Rebel Resolve episode I knew I wanted to make this version of Chopper.  Just a simple repaint of the retail release, there wasn't anything complicated to make this one.  Elias was really pleased with the results and was more than happy to add him to his Rebels shelf.

"CHOPPER DISGUISED AS AN IMPERIAL DROID" 

created by Darth Daddy

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

"C1-10P" aka "CHOPPER" with Accessories by DARTH DADDY

So I wasn't really happy with the first custom action figure of Chopper that I made, so I took one more crack at him.  This time I used the arms from the front of the Ralph McQuarrie R2-D2 that I realized I should have used immediately after finishing my last version.  It's funny how the best piece could be right there under your nose and you still completely miss it. I inserted magnets at each end of the arm for articulation.

I also added a few extra accessories that I didn't provide the last time around. A wheel made from a recycled plastic Chinese food container, some clear styrene rod, a magnet, and some Green Stuff. Once I finished the fabrication of the wheel, I sculpted a rocket booster from Green Stuff, glue gun, that I then finished off with a few washes of sepia and red.  I really like that these simple modifications provided so much more from this Chopper compared to my last stab at it.   I just showed this figure on the last episode of The Wolpack Podcast when I appeared as a guest, so I figured I should finish him up and get him posted since he was sort of revealed already.  

Hope you all enjoy!

"C1-10P" aka "CHOPPER" 

with Accessories 

created by DARTH DADDY

Small magnets were inserted in the head to attach and articulate the arms.

A magnet was attached at the base of the figure also. 

As well as to the top of the wheel.

 I even put a magnet into the rocket booster.

I still want to make a few adjustments to the rocket booster before I'll call this one complete.

SKILL LEVEL: ADVANCED

This figure was featured on The Wolfpack Podcast.

CUSTOMIZER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: "Garazeb Orrelios aka Zeb" custom articulated action figure created by SWK KUSTOMS

I was really impressed with the Kanan Jarrus and Ezra Bridger customs that we received from SWK Kustoms.  So much so that when I saw that he posted a "Zeb aka Garazeb Orrelios" action figure with ball jointed elbows, knees and ankles, as well as the inclusion of swivel wrists, I just had to grab it. The figure was well worth the expense of having to make it myself.  The joints SWK Kustoms added are seamless and strong.  These are very well engineered figures.  While, the custom figures that he has made do lack ball jointed shoulders, even I will admit as a seasoned customizer myself, that even I would forgo the modification.  It would be more trouble than it was worth.  Almost all of us complained about the 5 points of articulation in the Rebels line that Hasbro was releasing, so it's nice to know that there are customizers out there providing the articulation that we all desire to give our figures more pose-ability for play.

With around 300 customs under his belt, SWK Kustoms specializes in fully articulated figures! SWK Kustoms creates fully articulated and detailed Custom 4” figures. Star Wars, Star Trek, DC, Marvel or anything you can think of. With SWK you can also become your favorite character as well: Jedi, Sith, Storm trooper, Mandalorian and much more. Figures can be purchased upon request. Price is based on how hard the piece is to make, usually between $50-150. All figures come with specialized weapons or gear & name plate stands.

SUPER-ARTICULATED

"GARAZEB ORRELIOS aka ZEB"

created by SWK KUSTOMS

Getting ready to climb a wall.

SUPER-ARTICULATED

"ZEB"

with

SUPER-ARTICULATED

"KANAN JARRUS" & "EZRA BRIDGER"

created by SWK KUSTOMS

SUPER-ARTICULATED

"KANAN JARRUS" & "EZRA BRIDGER"

created by SWK KUSTOMS

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"C1-10P" aka "CHOPPER" featuring ARTICULATING ARMS by DARTH DADDY

With Star Wars Rebels in full swing now, we thought it would be fun to do a Chopper custom action figure featuring the arms that come from his dome like he sports in the show.  Although Hasbro has not yet released Chopper with the arms, it may just be a matter of time before they do so.  We used the McQuarrie R2-D2 action figure 2-pack that has been showing up in droves at Five Below stores.  These older concept releases couldn't have shown up at a better time.

This is a quick custom that could be made in less than an hour with a drill, small magnets, and some Krazy glue.  It's a great figure to try if you have the assistance of an adult to drill the holes and prevent fingers from being cut off or glued together.

"C1-10P" aka "CHOPPER" 

with ARTICULATING ARMS 

created by Darth Daddy