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Title: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 08, 2013, 11:33:33 AM


I am looking for suggestions for suitable 28mm heads to represent the core cast of the MotU show.  If you can think of a suitable head to represent one of the characters then please post below, ideally with a link and/or photo.  Thanks!

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Inspired by obsidian3ds MotU thread (http://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=56465.msg670571#msg670571) I am considering a small He-Man skirmish project.  There are a couple of OOP ranges that feature suitable figures, but I am going to pretend that they dont exist and attempt to do this project on a small budget. 

The idea is to have a finished project of approximately 20 models that can be plonked on my existing wasteland terrain for some quick and hopefully thematic and fun games with the minimum of fuss.  A side project, not the focus of all of my hobby time for the next two years if you know what I mean.

If I dont get too stressed about exact matches for character outfits and focus on the right colour palettes and suitable heads and bionic arm or insect wings where necessary, then I think that the GW Marauduer box of sixteen figures should provide me with plenty of cheeseball muscleheads to work on.  Those models are relatively cheap, are plastic and easily converted a bit if necessary and have an appropriately goofy, action-figure sort of look.  Something about the majority of the models using the same "chassis" fits with the feel of the show and toys I think.

(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2112/02/gwmarauders.jpg?w=468&h=336)

By way of example, this head from a Space Wolf sprue looks like the right sort of head to use for He-Man/Faker/Prince Adam.

(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2112/02/he-man-head.jpg?w=468)

So some more heads to suit the figures listed below are what I am looking for.  Any suggestions for heads for these guys would be great:

HE-MAN/FAKER/PRINCE ADAM - Space Wolf head
MAN-AT-ARMS
SKELETOR
BEAST MAN/MOSS MAN
MER-MAN/STINKOR
STRATOS
TRI-KLOPS
TRAP-JAW
MAN-E-FACES
BUZZ-OFF
FISTO
JITSU
WHIPLASH
CLAWFUL
WEBSTOR
MEKANECK

The following characters require an entire miniature rather than just a head.  Suggestions for these gladly accepted too:

ORKO - Heresy Miniatures
TEELA
EVIL-LYN
RAM-MAN - Mantic Dwarf
ZOAR
SCREEECH



Thanks in advance for any help!

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 08, 2013, 12:03:54 PM
For trap jaw, you might be able to locate a smallish orc head with metal jaw, or decapitate one of the old gorkamorka digganobs.
(http://dustyroadwars.files.wordpress.com/2011/10/diggas.jpg)

Perhaps use the old Grenadier mounted barbarians (now EM-4 or Mirliton) as a base for mounted He-man and Skeletor figures:
(http://miniature-heroes.co.uk/images/ba010.jpg)

Maybe some the Hasslefree Taxxis figures can be a conversion base for Teela and Evil-lyn? They have that MOTU vibe at least.

(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/img_cms/product_images/z204%20taxxis%20b.jpg)
(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/img_cms/product_images/z207%20%20taxxis%20c.jpg)
(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/img_cms/product_images/hfz202%20%20deth%20and%20taxxis.jpg)

And they also do these of course:
(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/img_cms/product_images/delphine%20copy.jpg)
(http://www.hfminis.co.uk/img_cms/product_images/HFM030%20Sabre-Toothed%20Tigress%20web.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Andrew Rae on August 08, 2013, 12:57:01 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5LpwO-An4 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZ5LpwO-An4) Stuck in my head now.  >:(
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 08, 2013, 01:01:06 PM

Some great sugestions there White Knight, thanks!

For trap jaw, you might be able to locate a smallish orc head with metal jaw, or decapitate one of the old gorkamorka digganobs.

I have a Digganob, but I dont really want to cut him up.  I plan to have a root around in my ork box though.  There might be an iron gob or similar that can be quickly cut down to fit onto a helmeted head for Trap Jaw.


Perhaps use the old Grenadier mounted barbarians (now EM-4 or Mirliton) as a base for mounted He-man and Skeletor figures:

I plan to use that figure as is for a mounted He-Man.  I hadnt thought about using the same one for Panthor.  Good idea.  Mattel did it :)


Maybe some the Hasslefree Taxxis figures can be a conversion base for Teela and Evil-lyn? They have that MOTU vibe at least.

I have a staff wielding tribal priestess figure that was supplied free with a Foundry order many years ago that I have slated for Evil-lyn.  Its the same sort of scantily-clad vibe as Taxxis, but equally not quite as close as I would like.  But it will probably do.

Teelas cobra collar thing is harder to approximate.  I may have to grit my teeth and get the green stuff out for that.  The dragon helmeted Taxxis might be a decent enough chassis to build a Teela on.

Thanks for your help!

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Dr.Falkenhayn on August 08, 2013, 01:35:34 PM
I've acquired the MOTU "Minis" from Mattel for a MOTU Skirmish Game,though they're about 2.5-3 Inch in Size (6-8cm)  ::)


http://62.75.177.102/EvilHorde-s48h1-Mini-Figuren.htm (http://62.75.177.102/EvilHorde-s48h1-Mini-Figuren.htm)

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 08, 2013, 01:36:08 PM
Skeletor is an easy conversion after all. Lop off the head and replace with a hooded skull and it's mostly done.

The old wood elf hawk master's head might be a good base for the sorceress:
(http://thumbs2.picclick.com/d/w500/pict/190853729441_/Wood-Elf-Hawk-Master-for-Warhammer-Fantasy-Battle.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 08, 2013, 02:54:43 PM
Maybe a mage knight steam horse (galeshi cavalryman) for stridor and night stalker?
(http://www.knight-ware.com/cmg/mageknight/whirlwi/%2098.jpeg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 09, 2013, 11:00:09 AM
For Man-At-Arms (and possible royal guards), pig iron "HD.21 Near Future ballistic helmet sprues" options seem suitable:

(http://www.waylandgames.co.uk/images/uploads/Pig%20Iron%20Productions/HD21.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 09, 2013, 11:46:48 AM


More great suggestions!  Thanks White Knight!

I havent seen those heads before, they look very suitable for Man-at-Arms (and Rogue Trooper style GIs too, but thats another days work).

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 09, 2013, 12:38:00 PM
Maybe crooked dice ape heads for mossman/beast man?

(http://www.beastsofwar.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Crooked-Dice-Simian-Heads.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 09, 2013, 12:58:00 PM
It's not quite the same, but closest I could find to Buzz-off is these Puppets war insectlike scifi heads (unless you want a nurgle fly head):

(http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/92-275-thickbox.jpg)
(http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/92-274-thickbox.jpg)

Another possible sorceress base would be a heroclix hawkgirl
(http://media.trollandtoad.com/products/pictures/132726.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Daeothar on August 09, 2013, 01:52:29 PM
How about the necromancer from the Hero Quest game as a basis for Skeletor?
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Limaike on August 09, 2013, 02:23:23 PM
I like Raging Heros minis for Evil-Lyn:

(http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0034/6452/products/Skaryaa-gif-produit_medium.gif?389)

They do a whole bunch of cool evil-looking females.
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 09, 2013, 02:56:28 PM
The suggestions are coming thinck and fast now, thanks everyone :)

The Puppets War heads are just about exactly how I think a Buzz Off head should look.  Well, exactly how they should look if they were reimagined and given a spit and polish.  They definitely make my shopping list (or trade list if anyone reading has any spare).

I have a hawgirl clix or two lying around.  The Sorceress isnt top of my list of MotU priorities, but if I have the right parts to hand then why not I guess.

That also got me thinking about the other Heroclix that I have knocking around.  Surely some DC or Marvel z-lister has a face thats passably similar to Beast-Man or Mer-Man or some of those other reprobates.  There are various bug men that might do for Webstor or Buzz Off for example.  I must have a dig through my 'clix.

I did a very quick paint job on the old Heroquest sorcerer a few years back.  I was going through a minimalist phase at the time, so excuse the crappy, shiny, dipped, speed-painted paint job.  It does illustrate that removing the "horns" and maybe adding a ram headed staff would do the trick though.  Not a bang on match, but instantly recognisable all the same.  I also have a spare unpainted version of the same model, so I am leaning towards using that.

(http://sho3box.files.wordpress.com/2009/06/skeletor1.jpg)

That Raging Heroes Evil-Lyn looks very nice too.  Great sugestion, thanks  8)


Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Mr Tough Guy on August 09, 2013, 06:56:02 PM
the 5th edition soldiers of the empire plastic regiment had a head that would be perfect for fisto

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v359/DarkMaw/Empire/Halberd2.jpg)

just add a powerfist and bob's your uncle
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: maxxev on August 09, 2013, 07:29:12 PM
(http://fc01.deviantart.net/fs42/f/2009/115/3/0/3036a3a1a6254fc63060cbcb58976e4b.jpg)

http://theoggster.deviantart.com/art/Custom-Beastman-WIP-120467787
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Daeothar on August 11, 2013, 08:20:55 AM
How about Heresy's Norko for, uhm, Morko was its name? You know; the annoying comic relief sidekick type that also did the goodietwoshoes moral message at the end of each episode:

http://heresyminiatures.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_18_17&products_id=14 (http://heresyminiatures.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_18_17&products_id=14)

+++EDIT+++Just now noticed you had already marked the guy in your original post. Doh!
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Doomsdave on August 12, 2013, 08:16:40 AM
Crossover Miniatures did this awesome Trapjaw-esque figure (Far right):
(http://crossoverminiatures.com/figures/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/tank-strip.jpg)

You'd just have to convert a gun-arm.

This Wargod of Egyptus model would make a great Sorceress, but I think you have to buy a bundle to get her.
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GE907-Wargods-Of-Aegyptus-Asar-Warhawks-Starter-Set-/00/s/MjY3WDE3OQ==/$(KGrHqFHJCEE9EDFg9wmBPZh32embQ~~60_35.JPG)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 12, 2013, 08:43:53 AM
Oooh... Good suggestions.  :)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 12, 2013, 09:47:47 AM
Loads more great suggestions.  Thanks to everyone.

That custom Beastman is great maxxev.  Its a little more work intensive that I am aiming for for my MotU project, but it looks fantastic.

(http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/18-537-large.jpg)

Top left on that would be easy to convert into a Tri-Clops I reckon, plus top middle is another Trap Jaw option.

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 12, 2013, 09:51:21 AM

Loads more great suggestions.  Thanks to everyone.

That custom Beastman is great maxxev.  Its a little more work intensive that I am aiming for for my MotU project, but it looks fantastic.

(http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/18-537-large.jpg)

Top left on that would be easy to convert into a Tri-Clops I reckon, plus top middle is another Trap Jaw option.

(http://puppetswar.eu/img/p/7-429-large.jpg)

It should be easy enough to make a Beast-Man and Moss-an out of that set.

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 14, 2013, 09:00:21 AM
Maybe this Four A Miniatures creature could make a good Merman, especially if you add an appropriate serrated sword :

(http://www.fouraminiatures.com/USERIMAGES/CREATUREFROMTHEBLACKLAGOON1.JPG)

And there are plenty of options for some lizardfolk/snakemen, like Otherworld and Dragonblood:

These are very much like their depiction in the minicomics that came with the action figures.
(http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/figures/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/lizardman1paint1.jpg)

http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/product-category/wilderness-encounters/page/3/ (http://otherworldminiatures.co.uk/shop/product-category/wilderness-encounters/page/3/)

(http://www.dragonbloodminis.com/cavalcade/Dragonblood_Draconid_Legion_files/lizardmen%20front%20small.jpg)

http://www.dragonbloodminis.com/cavalcade/Dragonblood_Draconid_Legion.html (http://www.dragonbloodminis.com/cavalcade/Dragonblood_Draconid_Legion.html)



Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 14, 2013, 11:02:50 AM
Though on second thought, the 90's and current plastic lizardmen from GW would work equally well and be a good match to the marauders to boot.
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 18, 2013, 01:24:11 PM
These Guild of Harmony figures are also contenders for Evil-Lyn, I think: (http://morlandstudios.com/store/images/maeviir.jpg)

(http://morlandstudios.com/store/images/vanys.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: cheetor on August 19, 2013, 12:27:54 PM


Thanks for all of the great suggestions White Knight.  My hobby attention is focused elsewhere at the moment, but this thread is a resource that I will be coming back to.

Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Argonor on August 19, 2013, 01:11:04 PM
(http://i.ebayimg.com/t/GE907-Wargods-Of-Aegyptus-Asar-Warhawks-Starter-Set-/00/s/MjY3WDE3OQ==/$(KGrHqFHJCEE9EDFg9wmBPZh32embQ~~60_35.JPG)

Wonderful mini. High priestess 'The Consort of Horus' for Pulp games set in Egypt...   ;D
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: white knight on August 19, 2013, 09:28:50 PM
The praetorian ferox from Warmachine Hordes (skorne faction) are a good contender for battlecat too. And Privateer Press have a bits service, so you could order just the cat.

(http://privateerpress.com/files/products/skorne/units/praetorian-ferox.png)

(http://privateerpress.com/files/products/74025_PraetorianFeroxUnit_WEB.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: Brummie Thug on August 20, 2013, 03:50:56 PM
Hell Dorado have a hunting panther.

https://cipher-studios.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=36_43&products_id=606&zenid=b210agq19k6j7sl025l2korqh7

(https://cipher-studios.com/store/images/Hunting%20Panther%20sm.jpg)
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: obsidian3d on August 20, 2013, 07:09:58 PM
Those Guild figures would make great Evil Lyns...excellent find. And had I not already made my own Panthor I would certainly be using the Hell Dorado one!
Title: Re: Masters of the Universe Kitbash Suggestions Please!
Post by: twrchtrwyth on June 18, 2018, 09:05:42 PM
Any updates cheetor?