[Winston Smith]

A few years ago, I stumbled upon CaptCyan's custom Rookie action figure thread, and I was stunned by the talent and creativity on display. My own art had always been drawing or writing, and working with figures seemed so intimidating. Still, I loved what I saw, and the seed was planted.

Late last year, I began collecting the Plasma Series toy line, and the idea of making my own Rookie finally blossomed. In November, I bought a secondhand Selfie Series figure--I liked the pre-made "Rookie" name tape--and got to work. I finished with him in March, and got started on a number of further figures. I have literally dozens left to do, but I'm happy to share what I've finished so far.

THE ROOKIE








With the Rookie's gear being so detailed, it seemed like a good idea to upgrade the rest of the Boys in Gray, so....

THE GHOSTBUSTERS








Pleased with the results, I decided to do a figure I had never seen before, anywhere. I am pleased to present the world debut of

"Call Someone Else!" RAY STANTZ



Speaking of figures the Plasma Series had unaccountably not released, I decided to do another round with the 'Busters as a group:

"We're Back!" THE GHOSTBUSTERS





While I was at it, I figured that since it's Hallowe'en, everyone is entitled to one good scare:

THE SHAPE

[Winston Smith]

Special thanks to Etsy sellers Cee of Creativity and Anthanatos Unlimited who have proven invaluable in my projects so far. Cee of Creativity in particular has modeled and printed a number of bespoke items for me, including most notably the exquisitely detailed Lifegard II PASSes on the Alternate Dark Classic Flight Suits.

I'm working on a number of further figures now, but I am limited by time and my own erratic creative episodes. I hope you all like my work; it has been a delight putting these together, and I am grateful for the opportunity to share.

[Winston Smith]

"Born to Wear This Stuff" LOUIS TULLY





CANDYMAN

[Winston Smith]

"Ready to Believe You!" THE GHOSTBUSTERS













I used 2020 Plasma Series heads and Marvel Legends: Black Panther Everett Ross bodies, repainted the shirts and ties, and replaced the suit coats with bespoke lab coats I made from a shower curtain. The Panasonic PK-750 Color Video Camera, Quasar Video Cassette Recorder Model VP5410TE, ES Mk. I PKE Meter, Bacharach 300 Series Sniffer, stereo headphones connected to a stethoscope, and Radio Shack TR-80 Pocket Computer PC-4 with Radio Shack PC-4 Cassette Interface are all handmade from polystyrene sheets andvtubes, jeweler's wire, beading cord, staples, painter's tape, and paper.

[Winston Smith]

"Willing to Believe Anything You Say!" WINSTON ZEDDEMORE




I replaced a Marvel Legends: Secret Invasion Talos's head with a Plasma Series Zeddemore head mounted on Talos's neck, replaced Talos's coat with a Marvel Legends: Black Panther Everett Ross's suit coat, and added a second breast pocket and flaps to his shirt using paper and superglue. I then repainted the coat and sleeves, shirt , belt, and hands. I also used some beading wire and a staple to make his belt buckle.