Rorschach (Watchmen) (DC Universe) Custom Action Figure
Custom #:103223
Name:Rorschach (Watchmen)
Custom Type:Action Figure
Toy Series:DC Universe
Creator:Champion City Toys  
Date Added:November 26, 2019
Base Figure:Toy Biz - Marvel Legends - Days of future past Logan
Height:5.50 inches
Critiques:Requested!
I started this quite a while back possibly 2 - 3 years ago. ( I really struggle to find time to work on figures) It’s my first try at a soft goods addition to a custom. The fabric is a kind of ‘Suede look’ - I only used it as I had it to hand. Man sewing is tough! Hats off to any of you guys who have had a crack at 1/12th clothing, it’s so fiddly!!!

I chose the buck as it’s the perfect scale for Rorschach. I didn’t do much to the body itself, removed the claws, swapped his shoes for the Spiderman 2 movie doc Ock shoes. The head is a cast I made up from a Toy Biz Urban Legends boxset Spiderman and a DC Classics Sandman. (hat)

The Gas Gun was from the DC Icons Accessory Pack.

Used Citadel paints.

Took me about a week to make the coat - very tricky to get it to fit in scale, I found I had to keep making it smaller. I wired the whole coat, round the base, the front collar and lapels. It’s a nice addition to add movement but did make the finish a bit more chunky. I have seen other customisers paint fabric - I would have liked to have had a go at that but I was worried about trashing the coat after all the work I’d put it.

If I was going to do it again I think I’d look for the perfect fabric. Also I would have liked to have added some buttons but I couldn’t find any small enough.

Anyway hope you guys like it and thanks so much for keeping me inspired with all your customs!

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User Comments
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The Watcher -
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Looking good! Nice job!
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Champion City Toys -
Wednesday, December 11, 2019
Thank you!
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Jerwald -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
I wouldn’t even know how to go about making this! This custom is one of my favorites on this site! Excellent work.
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Champion City Toys -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Thanks so much! I had an old Legends Wesley Snipes Blade figure who's coat fabric had started breaking down. I picked that apart and used it as a template (pattern) It really helped me to get my head round what I was trying to do. I did have to try to leave a space around the hem so I could fit the wire in so that took a little extra thought.
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Jerwald -
Saturday, December 7, 2019
I have the same figure with the same problem! The coat was made with a cheap pleather and is really old. I have it lying in a corner right now, so maybe I could attempt this some day. Thank you for the inspiration!
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Jerwald -
Saturday, December 7, 2019
Although if I tried this, I’d probably buy a coat because I’m lazy!
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biff_pow -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
love it! personally I think the fabric you used lends the piece more personality and distinction.
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Champion City Toys -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Many thanks - I thought that although it wasn't more mac like it in texture and colour it was a bit more like the movie Rorschach.
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Staley -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Fantastic !!! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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Champion City Toys -
Saturday, November 30, 2019
Thank you!
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Redmist -
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Sweet shots!😎 I recognize DOFP Logan's legs and hands lol! Your coat looks just like Gambit's from the Toy Biz days so, great work!
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Champion City Toys -
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Up close it still has a bit of that 'bath rope' vibe which is frustrating. Looks better from a distance (or without my glasses) I'll have to have another go using a thinner fabric. Thanks for taking the time to look and comment - it's really appreciated!!!
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Trekformer -
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
Awesome.
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Champion City Toys -
Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Many thanks!
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