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AutobotX23
08-21-2010, 03:52 PM
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Yes, I know..I'm nuts. I know this. This is a totally random, fan boy-inspired, slightly nutty project. That being said....

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichigo-Logo.png


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi02.jpg


Kurosaki Ichigo, Transformer Style! For those of you who haven't seen Ichigo before, he is the hero (and chief bad-ass) of my favorite anime series, Bleach. It involves spirits and soul reapers and a whole lot of crazy. It's difficult to explain, so have a look see on YouTube if you'd like to learn more.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi08.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi15.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi14.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi17.jpg

The head came from a PVC figure of Ichigo (the Ichigo/Rukia 2-pack). I added some of the parts from the original Drift head, as well as parts from a Armored Core Kit. His eyes had light piping put in place, so that the red LED I installed could shine through. The LED switch is located plainly in the center of his chest.The head tilts up and down and turns left to right.


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi11.jpg

Getsuga Tenshou!!!

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi07.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/Ichi48.jpg


Ichigo's zanpakutou, Zangetsu, was scratch built out of a solid piece of styrene, with a buttload of sanding involved. The sweetest mode (IMO) is , the waist! The Drift figure is already super poseable. The waist adds even more to that. Full 360 degrees of rotation, and because it's ball jointed you also get a bit of lift forward/backward and left/right.

Be on the look out for a few extra items......maybe something...Hollow. :D


http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/IchiAlt01.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/IchiAlt03.jpg

http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w231/autobotx23/Darkcave%20Customs/Ichigo/IchiAlt02.jpg


The decals I whipped up in Adobe Illustrator. The kanji on the doors reads "Fight, Ichigo!" (From the convo he and Kenpachi had during the first battle with his inner hollow). I think this may have been the most fun I've had with a bash in a while. As I'm now diving into commission land (There's a guy waiting on a Brawn who is gonna KILL me if I don't get it done! :lol), I'm glad I got this out of my system. Enjoy! More pics HERE (http://photobucket.com/AutobotIchigo).

speedleescustoms
08-21-2010, 04:23 PM
Totally rocking man ! I love ur take on this ! I was thinking you might put a hollow logo on the vehicle mode, but this one looks awesome as well ! Great work !!!

Btw the link to the ebay auction is not working ! :D

stevescustoms
08-21-2010, 09:03 PM
That looks completely bad ass :thumb :thumb I love the paint scheme and the head sculpt looks fantastic. Great job.

MacrossFa19
08-23-2010, 04:57 PM
Sorry I don't follow the show, but the figure looks sweet! Love the sword you made for him too. Also gonna follow your tutorial for modifying Drifts waist.