Shocker (Marvel Legends) Custom Action Figure
Custom #:89055
Name:Shocker
Custom Type:Action Figure
Toy Series:Marvel Legends
Creator:Optimus Primer  
Date Added:March 24, 2017
Base Figure:ML Blizzard
Height:6.00 inches
Completion Time:10.00 hours
Articulation:18 points
Critiques:Requested!
OK, so first off I have to say this- I love the Shocker. Herman Schultz is my favorite Marvel villain of time. I can't tell you why, but I think it has something to do with his repeat appearances in the Spider-Man animated series from the 90's. (I'm also super excited to hear that he'll been in Spider-Man Homecoming) Anyway, on to the custom.

This figure started life as a fodder Blizzard I had laying around. I'd had it for a while and was trying to figure out what to do with it. I was looking at the head sculpt and thought his masked, expressionless face would work great for Shocker. The look is based on his classic comic look, which was always my favorite. The belt, gauntlets, and boot cuffs are all sculpted in Aves Apoxie Sculpt. The yellow suit was painted on before the black lines. The color was a base coat of Yriel yellow with Averland Sunset drybrushed on top. The black lines were painted on afterward with Abaddon Black. The gauntlets and belt color is Celestria Gray. Finally, I colored in the eyes with white paint and drew in a border with Sharpie. Hope you guys like it!

Pictures
Shocker vs.Spidey
Gauntlets and Belt
User Comments
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MercMouth Customs -
Wednesday, March 29, 2017
While it's not bad, there are a few things keeping ol' Shocker here from being truly great.

First and most prominently is the sculpting on his belt and gauntlets. They're roughly sculpted, with little detail. The belt has several uneven areas, and in the pictures you can see fingerprints on the sculpt as well. Try redoing both, and take a little more time to sculpt in the details and even up the belt pouches. Also try to even up the sculpt on his boots as well, one looks like it's a little thinner than the other. Remember that you can use a fine sandpaper to smooth out your sculpt after it's dried, which will really help the figure pop.

The second problem area is your linework. I don't know if you used a brush or toothpick to paint the lines, but it appears to have smudged the yellow basecoat underneath. For your next piece, you might try using a micron pen to apply the lines, which if you're patient and careful can give you much cleaner lines. You will need to be careful when doing so, as micron ink takes at least a day to dry, so you can easily smudge the lines if you're not careful. On the positive side though, you can easily wipe off the smudge with a damp towel, and try again after it dries.

Now with that said, I like the dark brown you've used for his body, I think it works well to bring out the bright yellow of his costume. Shocker has always been one of my favorites as well, since he's one of the few Spiderman villains who doesn't care about getting revenge on the wallcrawler, and instead just wants to make the big score.

Your well on your way, Primer, keep it up!
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Optimus Primer -
Wednesday, April 12, 2017
Thank you for the comment, Jaida! I'm always trying to improve, so this is greatly appreciated!
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MercMouth Customs -
Saturday, April 15, 2017
One other thing I forgot to mention, if you do use micron pens to do the lines, makes sure you seal them after they dry. If you don't they can still smudge somewhat under you fingers.
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YBulltois -
Monday, March 27, 2017
Cool custom, great job
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Optimus Primer -
Monday, March 27, 2017
Thanks!
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