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Sami
So..Some know me, or knew me..Some do not. Anyways, dropping what was and now starting something new..I figured I'd start showing off what I've been doing since my departure over at the other place. This is some commissioned work I did for IOIIOOO on said other site, and I kinda like it..A lot. Actually I want to keep it, but, alas, I cannot.

So, a bit about these two figures..

The 20th Anniversary DVD Prime got new smokestacks, and a new paint job. Using Krylon Hammered Finish paint, as well as this little yellow bottle of this chrome paint stuff found at Walmart--Which looks really great in person..As well as some red Sharpie marker love to tint the windows and Matrix..We now have MP Nemesis Prime! I took one of his Flickr pics of the Custom Starscream he had, and found this other one, printed up some new stickers to go on his arm communicators and they look really cool like that. He's fully transformable, painted through and through. I don't like the teal paint I use anymore..It finishes almost latex like..A funky acrylic, that's just regular testors paint..But it just doesn't lay down smooth enough. And one last surprise gimic, this Nem Prime now has a nice new shiney red crystaled Matrix!! We made a Youtube Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBGdKPwyoUE to kinda show it off a bit more..Feel free to comment and critique and what not.

He originally commissioned me for a Classics Prime done the same way, and liked the hammered finish, so, he then asked for a Revoltech Prime done in the same fashion. A few more Repro stickers, and he was done as well..

If these pics come out to large, I'll scale them done some.












Retread
Not a member there, but I browse it pretty often. Don't know the story, but you did some good work there. Welcome here and good luck to you. Don't know if the whole wave of movie figure customizers is going to have any impact on you? But if you keep doing what you do, you should do ok. Hope that makes sense (to you at least if no one else). optimuslaugh2.gif
arceeproto
Ok, So I know this is off topic, but with the starting post and all.Why did you get banned Sami?Dissagree with the "man"?Smile, whatever it was, I'm sure it wasn't worth banning, well maybe it was.Talk back. - H
RSP

Ok and on the topic of customizing...I'd be willing to pay for one of these:

zero1312
Isn't that the Alt. Arcee Tfmaster was working on?
Sami
TFW booted me over the following;

As most know, I worked online doing cam show stuff. Some people over there didn't care for that, and always felt compelled to insult me, or attack me over it, stating that TFW was a place for children and childrens toys, and had no place for a person such as me. One nite, another fellow camgirl posted pics since she just got the 20th Anv. Prime (these pics were clean, just her face and the toy) And I made a threaed just stating that, after all the posting I'd done on the cam sites with my Transformers stuff, it's finally spreading, and a few other closet TF fans were coming out. Her pics had text added to it with her website..I blurred that out knowing it had adult material to it. But she asked me to at least post her Myspace link, which I figured was fine..Since everyone has a myspace, and technically, porn stuff isn't allowed on there. But apparently links are. So, someone on TFW made a complaint that the link had adult material..So, they deleted the link, and Wreckgar, a person I HAD considered to be a friend, issued me a warning. (This was right after he sold me this Prime Christmas Ornament..) Then Freshdebesh who also IMed me regularly and talked often enough, IMs me on AIM and asks what the whole issue over that thread was..I had no idea, as I had been asleep, and lots of Blot had started overnight. I go and check out the thread, and I see Gen Magnus and Onesock had desided to start up their compaign again to insult me and derail the thread..The whole point of the thread was that the TF fandom was spreading, and I said by all means, go say hi to her on myspace, and invite her over to join TFW. I went in and took a few shots back at both Magnus and Sock and eventually Fresh came in and closed the thread saying it was nolonger on topic. (Oh, btw, I had even gone back in originally, and blurred out the link to her myspace page as well) Then I saw later, MOD supreme Kickback decided he needed to reopen the closed thread just to come in and add his own worthless 2 cents. He put "This thread is F*cking spam and is F*cking advertising porn/adult material and you F*cking know it." and closed it again..Even after everything had been removed, closed, done. That was a real BS move.

But it was all fine and well, but, after getting the wanrings from Fresh and Wreckgar, I had decided I needed some time away from that annoyance..It isn't worth getting frustrated for online drama stuff..And I posted in my collection thread the latest purchase I had made, and said I was signing off for awhile..But I had some customs still to do, and I'd keep them updated etc. I then made a longgggggggg PM to the Mods and Admins on there, over how this issue was handled. People I had considered friends stabbing me in the back was one thing. But the dual nature of their little boys club was what was really annoying. For 2 years there, I posted regularly, I made customs for people. I was very active there. I purchased toys for people who couldn't get them and NEVER raised prices or tried to make a dollar off it, I supported the fans and members there in almost every way I could. And instead of defending me when others started saying sh*t about me, I in turn would get warned if I bothered defending myself. And how they were so proud of the whole award winning nature of their site, I suggested maybe that they start acting like the responsable people they claimed they were. That maybe their mods shouldn't have avatars of large bouncing anmie breasts if they were so worried about the children present, or that the mods who were representatives of that site, should be maybe more well behaved then what Kickback had said, and not use such harsh language that young kids might see and be offended by..

The next morning I woke to a bunch of IMs from people saying Blot was happening on my collection thread..So, I went in, and found like 5 new pages of people starting out just saying nice stuff, hoping I'd come back etc..And then, of course, eventually it turned ugly, and people again started their insulting, trash talking, and Gen Magnus and Onesock came in saying stuff I won't even bother repeating (as I have no idea what the rules are over here) and that stupid Zeckskitty just carried on..Over 5 pages, and not once did a mod step in and warn them, or tell them to stop..It was only then, when I came in, and started back on some people over the comments they made, that they took note, and so I decided to bite the bullet, and go for broke as it were, and posted my complaint message on my thread as well..

And then I was banned, as well as Zecks, Onesock, and then a few others who had come to my defense over it. Then my "friends" in the mod community, came IMing me again going "Oh my, what happened..?! What's wrong with you?!" etc..Blah. I still needed to communicate with the people I did customs with..And had my room mate join, we set it up, showing it was indeed 2 people, thus the sig pic and avatar, we showed his collection, stuff like that--we did everything to show that it wasn't me, but now him..But, TFW just went ahead and booted him as well, and then I was banned permanently for having multiple screen names..Stupid Afterburners..If that's how they want to run their site, they're welcome to it, and I certainly don't need to be a part of it. I enjoyed being over there, but I don't think i'd ever fit in well enough to be one of them. And they proved it. They go on regularly, whenever a girl joins there, (or even someone just claiming to be a girl, right Zeckskitty?) and go "oh, I hope we don't scare you away like we do every other girl, we're a good place." and then go right ahead and do that. Good job.


Back on topic..
More of the MP Nemesis Prime and Revoltech Nem Prime..With light up red matrix feature!












Sami
Here are the other Classics Nemesis Prime and Revoltech, not using the Hammered black finish on the one, so you can see the difference.









Valandar
They say "The best revenge is living well". You do good work, so just keep doing what you're doing. It's just one site out of HOW many out there? Post here, Seibertron, wherever, and just let them sit where they are. I haven't posted there in quite a while, myself...
Sami
Just some other stuff along the way..










Valandar
QUOTE (Us and Them @ Sep 8 2007, 06:53 PM) *
Just some other stuff along the way..



You have no idea how badly this custom (and to be honest, others like it) makes me want to tear apart my Skids and repaint it red...
arceeproto
Nice work, Very nice.

I hear you on the TFW thing.

I got banned for testing out a sig using their prescious server while I was at work without access to my web server, that and objecting to when they called the CyberFembot's Blow-up Sex dolls and wished that I and RSP (My small company) would be legally cornholed (Is that even a word?) for making such a blatant rip-off of a Hasbro Character.

Directly after banning me they ran full page news adds and long running links to the Bootleg Optimus Prime Trailer that was made and sold on Ebay.
TFW is run by people who apparently have drank a bit too much of their own cool-aid.

One last note.

I'm seriousl about wanting an Arcee Alternator. The one I Pictured before was from the Late TFMaster and Features the guns we made for him way back.
Let me know what you'd charge to make that model in pink in a simmilar color scheme.

- Hal
RSP
Sami
I charge 75$ for alts..I can do some minor resculpting stuff, nothing major, but I can do repaints just fine.
DoubleClouder
That "Generic" Seeker is awesome. What kind/color paints did you use! Welcome to TFans. I have an account at tfw, but I find myself here much more frequently. I barely post at tfw, everything is very clickish and people attack others for no justifiable reason. I hope you enjoy your stay here much better, and sorry for the unwarrented way you were treated at tfw. But yah, remember there might be children viewing, admist all the f-bombs, anime-boobs, figurines people take provacative images of, but remember its for the children! bumblebeetounge.gif
Sami
I generally just use Krylon..And uhm, I didn't think he was "generic" was kinda going for the whole Thundercracker thing..But thanks.
Mom
Dig the Magnus repaint on Cyb Prime. I've seen quite a bit of your stuff over there.

Welcome to the fold. This site is much better anyway so really, you're better off here.
Sentinel
Nice kitbashes, that is some real talent.

I gotta admit, I was very curious about the TFW thing and I am glad I know. You had by far the most popular collection thread over there and to have it disappear w/ no explanation was bizarre to say the least. Well, honestly, I say put all the crap behind you and move on like you mentioned, but do prepare for this thread to get quite a few hits b/c you put that explanation in here. I know a lot of people are curious like I was.

Welcome to TFans, and get to posting some collection pics of your entire set-up. thumbsup1.gif
DoubleClouder
Sorry about the whole "Generic" thing. I on my monitor the color almost looks like the purple/blue that the generic seekers were in the old g1 transformer cartoon.
Sami
QUOTE (Sentinel @ Sep 9 2007, 05:56 PM) *
Nice kitbashes, that is some real talent.

I gotta admit, I was very curious about the TFW thing and I am glad I know. You had by far the most popular collection thread over there and to have it disappear w/ no explanation was bizarre to say the least. Well, honestly, I say put all the crap behind you and move on like you mentioned, but do prepare for this thread to get quite a few hits b/c you put that explanation in here. I know a lot of people are curious like I was.

Welcome to TFans, and get to posting some collection pics of your entire set-up. thumbsup1.gif



Thanks:) Where is it on here that you go to post your collection stuff anyways?
Sentinel
Transformers Toy Discussion --> Collector's Corner
Cool Hand Lube
Sami, sorry to hear you got bitten by the "TFW-IS-Better-Than-YOU" bug as well. I got banned from there a while back for apparently no reason, so join the club. I always liked BS'ing with you back in the Fuzzy World days.

Your customs are looking great! Make sure to post pics of your awesome personal collection in the collector's corner!

EDIT: Oh, and WELCOME TO TFans!!!!!
Sami
Thanks..Yeah, ah well, end to the boys club era of it all. Hopefully i can pick up some commission work off a few of these sites etc. And yeah, I'll post all my collection stuff tonight maybe..Should I go full blown showing, or a more condensed look?
Lord Madhammer
QUOTE (Us and Them @ Sep 8 2007, 08:20 PM) *
Board Drama

Welcome. wave.gif Just so you know what to expect here, you won't get banned unless your customs start sucking.
Sami
QUOTE (Lord Petehammer @ Sep 11 2007, 04:59 PM) *
QUOTE (Us and Them @ Sep 8 2007, 08:20 PM) *
Board Drama

Welcome. wave.gif Just so you know what to expect here, you won't get banned unless your customs start sucking.



I can live with that..Thanks:)
Ptitvite
QUOTE (Lord Petehammer @ Sep 11 2007, 04:59 PM) *
QUOTE (Us and Them @ Sep 8 2007, 08:20 PM) *
Board Drama

Welcome. wave.gif Just so you know what to expect here, you won't get banned unless your customs start sucking.


Well, let's see some of your stuff now!!
Monkey-Hands
Hey there and welcome!!!! I love your customs! biggrintf.gif

Oh, and that´s a VERY nice sig-pic! icon_wink.gif
Sami
Thanks:) I'll be doing a Leader Megs next..But, I don't want him kinda looking like everyone elses stuff, or Jins stuff, which, is what everyones seems to kinda look like of late..But, much like the Hammered Black Krylon paint I used on MP Prime, I bought the silver hammered finish so I can't wait to see how it looks. And I think I want to go more brush work than spray, ot give it a really rough textured look too.
Devil Mazinkaiser
Wow... talk about someone joining in late in the conversation. redface2tf.gif

I haven't been keeping up on the kitbashing threads lately - that will teach me to pay attention to real life. grimlocklaugh.gif

Welcome to the boards! I am a Nemesis Prime nut too - here is my custom NP:



How much would you charge for the Revoltech NP?

Keep up the great work!

-joe
Sami
I charged 25$ for the Revoltech Nem Prime. I liek the teal you used..I wasn't sure how much I wanted to teal mine up, since i really kind of liked the silver and black finish..But, being Nem Prime, he needed teal, and the guy i did it for wanted it, so..
Agent TMan
Alt Ironhide made me burst.
Megatron
It kills me when i see repainted classic seekers and i cant even get one in my country angryfire.gif angryfire.gif

Nice black primes too, how about coloing the megs guns to be more like a g1 repaint? (megaplex or the black/brown megatron) megsgum.gif
Sami
QUOTE (Supa TMan @ Sep 14 2007, 09:16 PM) *
Alt Ironhide made me burst.



Yeah, to this day, it still rather holds up, even for being my first repaint ever. I still like him. Although I'd love to get that Ironhide head that one guy on here was making for him now.
FREEFALLL666
I dont know why it is but I want to see you make a SPEAR/FLAG for that Ironhide!! It just seems right in some way.
Sami
I don't get it?
FREEFALLL666
The pose and overall look in this shot of yours.

Looks like he has just won a victory and he is about to plant a flag into the ground "This is now AUTOBOT territory you are FREE!" stylee. He reminds me of a Knight in armor, a General of sorts with the royal guard colours.
Sami
Ohhh..ok. Now I see. Well, no flags or staff..But I've started my next 2 pieces. Leader Megs, I don't want to make him al ldry brush like everyone else is doing..So far, base coated him in this hammered silver finish. Next I'll goin with some detailing, blacks, golds, maybe some blue wash..We'll see. I want to rough him up some. Also, I've got a Thundercracker/Skywarp repaint going on. The paint took to him beautifully on first coat, so now I'm just letting him dry for a week or so to reduce chipping. They're all ready to go back together--I've even started putting Megs back..But I'll be patient and let them sit a few more days.




FREEFALLL666
Hope you keep Megatrons face sheild as such, Too many people are makin him have Gorrilla Nose issues! Great look to him, the blueish metal makes him look cold to the touch.
Sami
Yeah, this hammered silver picks up light and color really well..Not quite chrome like, which I wouldn't have wanted for him..But definitely this cool metallic hue there.
SETHEUS
weebles sami, so sorry to hear about the banning. this is tfw2005 right? damn, such a shame that people can be soooo childish and jealous. had that happen to a friend a while back on a certain site. when will people realize that the time of Kings n Queens being greater than thow no longer exists.
anyhooters<no pun intended> loving them customs.
we want more.
Brazilian
Would U have any pics of that alt Frenzy in car mode shown on the last page?
TENIME_art
That's bullsh**, Sami.

I know Chris (Wreckgar) personally. Want me to beat the crap out of him for ya? icon_wink.gif

As always, you know I love your stuff.



Superb work!! thumbsup1.gif
Sami
lol Hiya Tenime Art--Good to see you over here too..And no, Chris--While disappointing, wasn't the real ass. Just a let down. But I was out shopping for the 2 08 Bumblebees that he wanted..Saw them this weekend, and passed..So take that!! But uhm, as for the car..lets see..I never did the transforming them once done, but I did take some pics as mock up--You can get the general idea from this..







And then after this next batch of Frenzys/Rumbles are done, I'm doing a Steel Jaw from Ravage for someone. I'm still deciding on gold with some form of highlights, or yellow with gold highlights

FREEFALLL666
NOW THAT IS V COOL!! Teh Steeljaw as for the other one I have a weird aversion to blue or grey cars... but it looks like you did a good job of it.
Sami
It's one of my debates..Blue eyes to go with Autobots, or green eyes to make it lion like.
FREEFALLL666
Well his eyes are green in the toons n comics so I would go green... http://www.tfu.info/1986/Autobot/Steeljaw/steeljaw.htm
RickCoronel
That steeljaw will look fantastic. I can't wait to see it. icon_wink.gif
Sami

After those guys are done..Onto the next production line process..4 or 5 Rumbles into Frenzy..

QUOTE (RickCoronel @ Sep 17 2007, 10:41 PM) *
That steeljaw will look fantastic. I can't wait to see it. icon_wink.gif


So, which do you want..Since it's yours..Green eyes, or blue eyes..And should I go yellow with gold highlights, or, go gold with some other 2nd tone? I kinda want to see gold..
Rawhide
You've made some very nice custom. Love the look of that MP Nemesis Prime. That hammered stuff looks great for this character and mold. Very nice. Only downside is that in one of the pics you can see the marker lines in the red windows, but it's a small downside.

The Alt Ironhide en Frenzy are also marvellous and I look forward to seeing pics when you've completed Steeljaw.

thumbsup1.gif
RickCoronel
I like the green eyes on Steeljaw. The gold look with a 2nd tone would look better.

On the legs what about something like this:


Maybe sculpt a little mane to the head I modded.
Sami
Well, again, I don't know about sculpting anything..But I do have some foil gold stickers here, and I was thinking about doing some form of detailing on the hood., and if you raise the hood right, mistransforming it for the ravage look, the hood can indeed look like a mane for him. And the design I'd use could help pull off that look..If you look at the pics I did, you can see on the hood that I was going for a design on there..
TENIME_art
QUOTE (Us and Them @ Sep 17 2007, 02:43 PM) *
But I was out shopping for the 2 08 Bumblebees that he wanted..Saw them this weekend, and passed..So take that!!


laughlol.gif

Oh, noes!! I think one of those was for our mutual friend, J.P., who I've been looking for an 08BB, too. D'oh!

What about sending one to me, so I can help J.P. out?
Sami
I doubt they'd still be there..
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