This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. (c/o cast Customs by Z) Another issue was the spring loaded mechanisms everywhere. I removed these springs and made those features friction poseable, during this process - I also omitted the "kung fu grip" style arm(s) gimmick. There were areas (especially on the gorilla/alt mode) which were given matching sculpted fur. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime. The black fur is actually like 4 types of black and gray, to really help make the fur and details pop. I did a lot of tedious blending styled paint on the red and white areas.

This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. (c/o cast Customs by Z) Another issue was the spring loaded mechanisms everywhere. I removed these springs and made those features friction poseable, during this process - I also omitted the "kung fu grip" style arm(s) gimmick. There were areas (especially on the gorilla/alt mode) which were given matching sculpted fur. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime. The black fur is actually like 4 types of black and gray, to really help make the fur and details pop. I did a lot of tedious blending styled paint on the red and white areas.

This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. (c/o cast Customs by Z) Another issue was the spring loaded mechanisms everywhere. I removed these springs and made those features friction poseable, during this process - I also omitted the "kung fu grip" style arm(s) gimmick. There were areas (especially on the gorilla/alt mode) which were given matching sculpted fur. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime. The black fur is actually like 4 types of black and gray, to really help make the fur and details pop. I did a lot of tedious blending styled paint on the red and white areas.

This custom Soundwave commission started as a Reveal the Shield Perceptor. The mold just screams Soundwave, so I painted him up in classics/Generation 1 Soundwave colors. I added weapons and head from the War For Cybertron Soundwave, swapped in a new front fender slightly modified the shoulders/backpack to give him a little more bulk up top, and went to town with details.

This custom Soundwave commission started as a Reveal the Shield Perceptor. The mold just screams Soundwave, so I painted him up in classics/Generation 1 Soundwave colors. I added weapons and head from the War For Cybertron Soundwave, swapped in a new front fender slightly modified the shoulders/backpack to give him a little more bulk up top, and went to town with details.

This custom Soundwave commission started as a Reveal the Shield Perceptor. The mold just screams Soundwave, so I painted him up in classics/Generation 1 Soundwave colors. I added weapons and head from the War For Cybertron Soundwave, swapped in a new front fender slightly modified the shoulders/backpack to give him a little more bulk up top, and went to town with details.

Generation 1 Sharkticon (Gnaw) was built and articulated by hater06 (Lenny) of procustomizers and painted by frenzryumble. He's got added articulation in the arms, elbows, hips, knees, head (ball joint) Sharkticon front arms and tail.

Swimwear optional

There's also a dog hair on the scan, and I was too lazy to rescan

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)

This custom Soundwave commission started as a Reveal the Shield Perceptor. The mold just screams Soundwave, so I painted him up in classics/Generation 1 Soundwave colors. I added weapons and head from the War For Cybertron Soundwave, swapped in a new front fender slightly modified the shoulders/backpack to give him a little more bulk up top, and went to town with details.

This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. (c/o cast Customs by Z) Another issue was the spring loaded mechanisms everywhere. I removed these springs and made those features friction poseable, during this process - I also omitted the "kung fu grip" style arm(s) gimmick. There were areas (especially on the gorilla/alt mode) which were given matching sculpted fur. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime. The black fur is actually like 4 types of black and gray, to really help make the fur and details pop. I did a lot of tedious blending styled paint on the red and white areas.

Generation 1 Sharkticon (Gnaw) was built and articulated by hater06 (Lenny) of procustomizers and painted by frenzryumble. He's got added articulation in the arms, elbows, hips, knees, head (ball joint) Sharkticon front arms and tail.

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Classic Sunstorm started as Starscream. The client wanted this set (3 of 3) to resemble the MP seekers I did in the past, yet with subtle changes to the effects.

This was a commissioned piece. Optimus Primal is ultra class (larger one) and the original version. Few things bugged me about the figure, so I did my best to improve those. To begin with, the original figure only had fists, and when in Gorilla/alt mode, those fists weren't facing a convincing direction. I added articulated, rotating hands. (c/o cast Customs by Z) Another issue was the spring loaded mechanisms everywhere. I removed these springs and made those features friction poseable, during this process - I also omitted the "kung fu grip" style arm(s) gimmick. There were areas (especially on the gorilla/alt mode) which were given matching sculpted fur. I also gave his robot mode working LED eyes, with easy-access batteries located on the back. Lastly, I gave Optimus a pair of cool swords, c/o Movie Leader Prime. The black fur is actually like 4 types of black and gray, to really help make the fur and details pop. I did a lot of tedious blending styled paint on the red and white areas.

Here's a commissioned Stunticon Deadend (part of a set)

I wanted to put a more modern spin on this Decepticon, with loads of details and articulation. Deadend started as a Generations Jazz figure with a new custom head, painted with a custom blend of metallic/dark red, I loaded him up with details and moved his signature yellow and white racing stripe a little off-center. Deadend forms the entire left arm of Menasor.

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)

This custom Soundwave commission started as a Reveal the Shield Perceptor. The mold just screams Soundwave, so I painted him up in classics/Generation 1 Soundwave colors. I added weapons and head from the War For Cybertron Soundwave, swapped in a new front fender slightly modified the shoulders/backpack to give him a little more bulk up top, and went to town with details.

All my collection of Transformers Classics Legends class.

They are: Perceptor, Trypticon, Trailcutter, Gold Bumblebee, Megatron G2, Beachcomber, Jazz, Wheelie, Brawn, Prowl, Warpath, Cliffjumper, Cosmos, Optimus Prime, Megatron G1, Starscream and Bumblebee.

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Toda mi colección de Transformers Classics clase Legends.

Son: Perceptor, Trypticon, Trailcutter, Gold Bumblebee, Megatron G2, Beachcomber, Jazz, Wheelie, Brawn, Prowl, Warpath, Cliffjumper, Cosmos, Optimus Prime, Megatron G1, Starscream y Bumblebee.

This commissioned Goldbug was painted primarily with House of Colors "gold" (which caused me some major problems with dry time) i debated the "gold" I would paint him for a while, but realized nothing would say "goldbug" more than actual metallic gold. No real modifications done to him, other than the custom head (guess who it is) Gloss coated with Alclad's aqua clear coat. Plate left blank for customer personalization.

This is a commissioned project with a cool twist to it. The client actually owns a 2010 Camaro SS, which he had detailed and named "Cliffjumper"

The project uses a Revenge of the Fallen, super giant Battle-Ops Bumblebee as it's base. I've swapped out the original LEDs with new ones; eyes now are blue, headlights are now white. Cannon/gun arm is now blue. The headlights and eyes are powered to the original batteries in the toy. He still retains all his noises/sounds/etc, but an on/off switch toggles the eyes/headlights on their own. The cannon/gun arm has a new SUPER bright LED in it, with it's own easy-access batteries. The blue LED light has 3 modes, fast blink, slow blink and constant-on. The stripes and details were redone and painted up to best represent the client's car and Cliffjumper concept art (he had someone do for him) I used a mix of House of Kolors and Testor's model masters (enamel) as well as some tamiya acrylics. Clear coated with my favorite : Alclad's aqua gloss clear.

Adquisiciones de Diciembre 2013

* Bumblebee Goldbug Deluxe Generations Takara

* Smokescreen Masterpiece

* Hoist & Trailbreaker Deluxe Generations Takara

* Bumblebee Deluxe Beast Hunters

* Piranacon Kre-O

* Predaking Kre-O

* Doubledealer Voyager Generations

* Air Raid Kabaya

* Motormaster Kabaya

* Book: "The Covenant of Primus"

* Dreadwing Deluxe Generations

* Lazerback Deluxe Beast Hunters

* Prowl Deluxe Beast Hunters

* Soundblaster & Buzzsaw Voyager Generations

* Abominus Kre-O

* Defensor Kre-O

* Camiseta "Grimlock Kaiju"

* Kreon Micro-Changers Series 2 completa

* Kreon Micro-Changer Long Haul (series 3)

* Camiseta "Soundwave Cybertron tour 1984"

This is a commissioned piece of War for Cybertron's MEGATRON! The main modification done here was the swap in of new hands, which can hold 5mm weapons. These new hands split into halves (like the stock toy's) and hinge into the tank (alt modes) treads. Speaking of 5mm weapons, this custom created Megamace is c/o fakebuster, it's amazing! I went to town with tons of battle damage, colors, details, etc. The "glowing" parts were custom blended, from purple on the outsides to white in the middle, to give a nice glowing effect. Megatron's ready to lay a whooping on Prime. His arm canon also has a 3mm purple LED, with easy-access batteries and an on/off switch up top.

Die Systemlemminge werden nach der Währungsreform fragen: "Aber was soll ich denn nun mit meinem Geld machen?". Hier schon mal die verbildlichte Antwort.

Dieses Bild darf unter Nennung dieses Streams frei benutzt werden. :-)

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)

Here's a commissioned Stunticon Deadend (part of a set)

I wanted to put a more modern spin on this Decepticon, with loads of details and articulation. Deadend started as a Generations Jazz figure with a new custom head, painted with a custom blend of metallic/dark red, I loaded him up with details and moved his signature yellow and white racing stripe a little off-center. Deadend forms the entire left arm of Menasor.

This is a commissioned piece of War for Cybertron's MEGATRON! The main modification done here was the swap in of new hands, which can hold 5mm weapons. These new hands split into halves (like the stock toy's) and hinge into the tank (alt modes) treads. Speaking of 5mm weapons, this custom created Megamace is c/o fakebuster, it's amazing! I went to town with tons of battle damage, colors, details, etc. The "glowing" parts were custom blended, from purple on the outsides to white in the middle, to give a nice glowing effect. Megatron's ready to lay a whooping on Prime. His arm canon also has a 3mm purple LED, with easy-access batteries and an on/off switch up top.

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)

About David Shankbone

This is my Goldbug squad for Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack. They are a brickblend of Brix and Block Tech pieces. Systems are made of Lego and are color tagged. The shield design has changed slightly from earlier pictures.

Mobile Frame Zero: Rapid Attack Stats:

Heavy Assault: 2Rd+d8 (guns) 1B (shield) 1G (butt booster) 2W.

Here's TFClub's "Structor" AKA Scrapper, leader of the Constructicons. Painted with my custom Devastator Green (House of Colors) and Testors Model Master Enamels.

Scrapper is a commissioned piece.

This is a commissioned piece of War for Cybertron's MEGATRON! The main modification done here was the swap in of new hands, which can hold 5mm weapons. These new hands split into halves (like the stock toy's) and hinge into the tank (alt modes) treads. Speaking of 5mm weapons, this custom created Megamace is c/o fakebuster, it's amazing! I went to town with tons of battle damage, colors, details, etc. The "glowing" parts were custom blended, from purple on the outsides to white in the middle, to give a nice glowing effect. Megatron's ready to lay a whooping on Prime. His arm canon also has a 3mm purple LED, with easy-access batteries and an on/off switch up top.

Generation 1 Sharkticon (Gnaw) was built and articulated by hater06 (Lenny) of procustomizers and painted by frenzryumble. He's got added articulation in the arms, elbows, hips, knees, head (ball joint) Sharkticon front arms and tail.

Some of my Bumblebees as of December 2011. Back row: Battle Ops version from Bayformers (2010). Front row, left to right: First Edition Deluxe Class version from Transformers: Prime (2011), Goldbug (Throttlebot, 1987), the Fun4All keychain reissue of the G1 version (1984/2007), and the Classics version (2006).

Here's a commissioned Stunticon Deadend (part of a set)

I wanted to put a more modern spin on this Decepticon, with loads of details and articulation. Deadend started as a Generations Jazz figure with a new custom head, painted with a custom blend of metallic/dark red, I loaded him up with details and moved his signature yellow and white racing stripe a little off-center. Deadend forms the entire left arm of Menasor.

Here's TFClub's "Structor" AKA Scrapper, leader of the Constructicons. Painted with my custom Devastator Green (House of Colors) and Testors Model Master Enamels.

Scrapper is a commissioned piece.

Goldbug Hot Springs in Idaho

3rd Party Toy manufactuer ToyWorld's "Classics" update to Generation One's Throttlbot Rollbar! Fantastic little figure with a lot of spunk. Here he is in his robot mode.

Here's TFClub's "Mad Blender" AKA Mixmaster. Painted with my custom Devastator Green (House of Colors) and Testors Model Master Enamels.

Mixmaster is a commissioned piece.

All my collection of Transformers Classics Legends class.

They are: Perceptor, Trypticon, Trailcutter, Gold Bumblebee, Megatron G2, Beachcomber, Jazz, Wheelie, Brawn, Prowl, Warpath, Cliffjumper, Cosmos, Optimus Prime, Megatron G1, Starscream and Bumblebee.

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Toda mi colección de Transformers Classics clase Legends.

Son: Perceptor, Trypticon, Trailcutter, Gold Bumblebee, Megatron G2, Beachcomber, Jazz, Wheelie, Brawn, Prowl, Warpath, Cliffjumper, Cosmos, Optimus Prime, Megatron G1, Starscream y Bumblebee.

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)

This is a commissioned piece of War for Cybertron's MEGATRON! The main modification done here was the swap in of new hands, which can hold 5mm weapons. These new hands split into halves (like the stock toy's) and hinge into the tank (alt modes) treads. Speaking of 5mm weapons, this custom created Megamace is c/o fakebuster, it's amazing! I went to town with tons of battle damage, colors, details, etc. The "glowing" parts were custom blended, from purple on the outsides to white in the middle, to give a nice glowing effect. Megatron's ready to lay a whooping on Prime. His arm canon also has a 3mm purple LED, with easy-access batteries and an on/off switch up top.

This is a commissioned piece of War for Cybertron's MEGATRON! The main modification done here was the swap in of new hands, which can hold 5mm weapons. These new hands split into halves (like the stock toy's) and hinge into the tank (alt modes) treads. Speaking of 5mm weapons, this custom created Megamace is c/o fakebuster, it's amazing! I went to town with tons of battle damage, colors, details, etc. The "glowing" parts were custom blended, from purple on the outsides to white in the middle, to give a nice glowing effect. Megatron's ready to lay a whooping on Prime. His arm canon also has a 3mm purple LED, with easy-access batteries and an on/off switch up top.

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New Tommee Tippee Nappy Wrapper Tub and Cassett (£29.99)

Petite Star - Bouncing Cradle with Rattles and attached toys (under 9kg/20llbs weight) (£19.99)

John Lewis, Take It Easy Bath Cream (£12)

Bath Chair (£15)

BabyBjorn Baby Carrier Active in Red and Black (£79.99)

Orange Denim Pouch by Sanni ($79)

Lindam Disney bouncer - Tigger (£29.99)

Phil & Teds Cocoon (£52.95)

John Lewis Waffle Moses Basket, White (£29.99)

Especially for Baby Inflatable Baby Bath Tub (£12.99)

Clippasafe Cream Leather Harness & Rein (£13.25)

Goldbug Teddy Bear Harness & Rein ($22.99)

Baby Walker - Duck with Music (£59.99)

About David Shankbone

This is another overdue commission piece. I used the Voyager (smaller) Energon Megatron as a base, added custom articulated hands (with addt'l articulation at the wrists) and a custom cannon (oversized KO Universe Galvatron)