M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 6, 2012 Has anyone ever read the Star Wars Visionaries graphic novel? Well, there's this cool story about Darth Maul coming back "from the dead" with a cyborg lower half to seek vengeance on Obi-Wan! I tried for months to build this guy in Moodland scale, but his head just looked weird with all the horns coming out of it. I knew that with a much bigger head (ala Chibi) I'd be able to recreate this character more accurately. Here's an alternate version of Maul's face with his mouth closed. This also shows better detail of the torso/legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Man Posted January 6, 2012 The second one is much better M<0><0<DSWIM, all I could think of when I saw the first pic was ''my Darth Maul's got braces on ''. Although his big head and smile in the second pic looks so damn cute . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Masked Builder Posted January 6, 2012 I remember him! You've done a pretty good job building the legs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickdoctor Posted January 6, 2012 I love the intricate SNOT patterns for the tattoos and the shaping of the legs, but I think I'm going to have nightmares of the face with the mouth closed. It looks like he's smiling. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Huntleyfx Posted January 6, 2012 Wow... I love the patterning. This truly makes me jealous as a builder. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 6, 2012 The second one is much better M<0><0<DSWIM, all I could think of when I saw the first pic was ''my Darth Maul's got braces on ''. Although his big head and smile in the second pic looks so damn cute . LOL! Thanks! I love the intricate SNOT patterns for the tattoos and the shaping of the legs, but I think I'm going to have nightmares of the face with the mouth closed. It looks like he's smiling. Thanks, Doc! I thought you of all builders would appreciate the SNOT work I did. This is actually my first attempt at trying the technique on a fig, and I'm pretty happy with it. Sorry for the nightmares! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mortesv Posted January 6, 2012 Lol that is some scary S%! I like actually like him best with the teeth I think I would prefer to have this on the shelf compared the the official bust - although it would probably scare any guests I might have Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 6, 2012 Lol that is some scary S%! I like actually like him best with the teeth I think I would prefer to have this on the shelf compared the the official bust - although it would probably scare any guests I might have I think I like the "teethed" version better, too. LOL! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted January 6, 2012 Love it, Mood! Epic three-fingered hands! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ceroknight Posted January 7, 2012 Its fantastic! Both faces are a bit off I think, the first one's teeth makes it a bit awkward, and the second face looks like it's smiling The body looks fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lego envy Posted January 7, 2012 Everything looks good to me. You did what you could with his head..The only thing that stands out to me is his nose..It just look to big for his head.. IMO :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JimBee Posted January 7, 2012 Love it! It's cute and badass at the same time. The tattoo detailing on the torso and head is excellent. It reminds me a bit of Larry Lars' cubedudes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hollander Posted January 7, 2012 Great work again Mood! His face is pretty cute, although I think the lower half of his body is great too - especially his feet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lightningtiger Posted January 7, 2012 Another masterpiece from the MOOD-myster, fantastic designing there though I do say the second photo is too sweet to ever think he is a bad boy.....well in his mum's eye's I guess ! Keep them coming 'MOOD'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 8, 2012 Everything looks good to me. You did what you could with his head..The only thing that stands out to me is his nose..It just look to big for his head.. IMO :thumbup: Thanks! Well, the main thing about the Chibi style is that every feature is super-exaggerated: Big head, big hands, big feet, big nose, etc. Love it! It's cute and badass at the same time. The tattoo detailing on the torso and head is excellent. It reminds me a bit of Larry Lars' cubedudes. Thanks! I've been told before that my Chibis kinda resemble Cubedudes. Honestly, when I came up with the basic design for these figs years ago, I didn't even know what a Cubedude WAS! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Legostein Posted January 8, 2012 Hello! That's simply fantastic! The way you used standard elements to create something complex like the sith tatoos is exceptionally well done. My favourite detail are the yellow headlight bricks for the eyes. Simple elegance that is. Cheers, ~ Christopher Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 8, 2012 Hello! That's simply fantastic! The way you used standard elements to create something complex like the sith tatoos is exceptionally well done. My favourite detail are the yellow headlight bricks for the eyes. Simple elegance that is. Cheers, ~ Christopher Thanks, Christopher! I'm glad you can appreciate this! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JackJonespaw Posted January 9, 2012 A question: What is the width and height of the head? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 10, 2012 A question: What is the width and height of the head? 6 bricks wide by 6 or 7 bricks tall by 4 bricks deep. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brickmamba Posted January 10, 2012 Cool and cute build of one my favorite sith lords, you are truly a master at this style of mocs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lobot Posted January 10, 2012 Another great creation M<0><0<DSWIM, you have a unique building style! I never thought that I would say this about anything Darth Maul-related, but he’s beyond cute!! I trawled through Episode I today (to get some inspiration for the forthcoming CB), and his character really deserved more screen time than he was given. Are you going to do an Emperor/Darth Sidious at some point in the same style? I’d love to see them together; after all you always have two...a master and an apprentice! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M<0><0<DSWIM Posted January 10, 2012 Another great creation M<0><0<DSWIM, you have a unique building style! I never thought that I would say this about anything Darth Maul-related, but he’s beyond cute!! I trawled through Episode I today (to get some inspiration for the forthcoming CB), and his character really deserved more screen time than he was given. Are you going to do an Emperor/Darth Sidious at some point in the same style? I’d love to see them together; after all you always have two...a master and an apprentice! Thanks, man! I do plan on building Sideous at some point, though Maul is already torn apart... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites