Monte Williams ([info]photographreak) wrote,
2008-07-09 14:47:00

Shaman.

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I was a big ol' nerd for the Bravestarr cartoon and toy series when I was a lad. No doubt my love of children's sci-fi/fantasy stories had much to do with my affection, coupled, perhaps, with the fact that my dad was something of a cowboy.

Whatever the case, I recently decided to create a custom action figure of Bravestarr for my G.I. Joe Sigma 6 shelf. I'd have simply bought the original Bravestarr doll on eBay, 'cause those figures were in fact the same height as Sigmas. Problem being, those old toys look cheesy now:



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(I do in fact want one, nonetheless, just not for my Sigma shelf.)

So I decided, instead, to do one of those dreaded and newfangled "reimaginings," meaning I'd put together a figure that was (loosely) inspired by Bravestarr, but which looked slightly less... well... stupid.

Also, I figured that the poor guy was about due for a name change, 'cause seriously: "Bravestarr"? Geez, that's silly.

So my logic is this: in my sad, silly universe, Bravestarr has finally killed his arch-nemesis, Tex-Hex, who incidentally looked like this:

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(Tee-hee. The '80s = dumb.)


And I figure Bravestarr was your typical cartoon goody-goody, and so killing a dude maybe messed him up in the head a little bit, and so at some point he decided that, as penance, he would take on the mantle of the creature he destroyed. But of course "Tex Hex" isn't any better than "Bravestarr."

And so it is that I present to you...



Hex:

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So... dare I ask:

Whaddaya think?
Tags: bravestarr, customs, dioramas, outdoor photos, sigma 6

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[info]deven_science

July 9 2008, 21:54:05 UTC 3 years ago

You're stretching. Just calling him "Marshal" makes more sense to me.

[info]photographreak

July 9 2008, 22:02:03 UTC 3 years ago

Just calling him "Marshal" makes more sense to me.

Really? 'Cause I was thinking if ya strip away all the Bravestarr nonsense, then "Hex" is still kind of a catchy name. "Marshall" sounds a bit bland, don't you think?

I could also go with the name of the freaky mystic dude who served as Bravestarr's mentor: "Shaman."

Or the freakier, anthropomorphic bull monster who served as Tex Hex's muse: "Stampede."

[info]deven_science

July 10 2008, 14:02:12 UTC 3 years ago

Lame lame lame.

I just don't feel this one, sir.

I love you, and what you do, but this? Don't feel it.

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 14:37:17 UTC 3 years ago

Lame lame lame.

I just don't feel this one, sir.

I love you, and what you do, but this? Don't feel it.

The whole project, or just the names?

[info]deven_science

July 11 2008, 14:01:33 UTC 3 years ago

If you're going to do Bravestarr, then just call him fucking Bravestarr. Don't make up some convoluted story just because you don't like the name. Is Snake Eyes or Shipwreck any better, really? No. No they're not.

[info]photographreak

July 11 2008, 16:18:09 UTC 3 years ago

Listen, bub. Slap a man in the face, or screw his wife, or poop on his birthday cake, but never, ever talk ill of his convoluted custom Bravestarr ambitions!

[info]tall_drk_grusum

July 9 2008, 22:40:17 UTC 3 years ago

"Strength of the Bear!!!"
great take on the idea, not real sure about the name Hex but I see where your coming from as self punishment. If your still tossing around names, what about Lawman?

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 01:19:04 UTC 3 years ago

"Lawman" makes sense, but like "Marshall," it's a bit bland, methinks. Thanks for the suggestion, though.

Also, nice icon!

[info]tall_drk_grusum

July 10 2008, 21:26:15 UTC 3 years ago

thanks, also a crazy idea. take another pic with them (hex and Dora) and if you got one add that monkey of hers.

Hex: and why is your friends boots red?
dora:oh that, he likes to dance on the corpses
Monkey: blood...blood...

sorry, long day and the flood gate for weird thoughts come flooding out

[info]tjtimebomb

July 10 2008, 00:50:26 UTC 3 years ago

Jonah Hex! get the lighter out and melt half his face!


Nah its cool man! He needs a hat.

You could always call him Wagon Burner! ( for shame! my inner child was racist! ) HAHAHA! just playin.

I wish i could still find my tex hex I have his guns but no Hex. Booooooo! I had him and that Sand Storm dude and that was it ... no good guys ... i didn't like good guys when i was a kid ...still dont.

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 01:27:27 UTC 3 years ago

I know, I so need a hat for him. Preferably black, of course.

And a Sigma-style Jonah Hex would be wicked.

Meanwhile, the only Bravestarr villain I ever had was Tex Hex, but I also had his Skull Walker vehicle. And while it doesn't hold up at all, I still want it for my "Hex" custom.

[info]tjtimebomb

July 10 2008, 04:09:02 UTC 3 years ago

I can get you a skull walker in a few weeks i think when i go to the toy con in pgh . Should be hella cheap.

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 04:44:37 UTC 3 years ago

Wicked. Lemme know on the cell if you spot one.

We'll add it to the million I owe you.

[info]mikes_mind

July 10 2008, 01:01:37 UTC 3 years ago

Name him: Ben Rumson.

Ben Rumson was Lee Marvin's character in Paint Your Wagon. One of the most bad ass actors ever in easily his least bad ass movie. And Lee Marvin was very cowboy and so was Ben Rumson.

So there you go.

[info]mikes_mind

July 10 2008, 01:02:32 UTC 3 years ago

oh, and Dora carrying a box of souls if fucking hilariously brilliant! I can't believe no one else has commented on that!

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 01:29:27 UTC 3 years ago

I dig the obscurity of your name suggestion, but seeing as I've never seen the movie in question, I think I'll probably stick with Hex or Shaman or Stampede.

And thank you for enjoying the Dora bit. I've been meaning to do that stupid joke for over a month now, so I'm glad somebody likes it.

[info]_lochness_

July 10 2008, 14:24:44 UTC 3 years ago

I wasn't expecting Dora to be carrying souls, but looking at the face she makes, I wonder why I was surprised!

I saw your Toyfoto post and thought I'd have a look at your journal. So many cool customs! I'm quite fond of Shredder...

Mind if I add you?

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 14:42:06 UTC 3 years ago

Mind if I add you?

Of course not. I'll reciprocate.


I wasn't expecting Dora to be carrying souls, but looking at the face she makes, I wonder why I was surprised!

Yeah, I was going to give her a "burning" font, but as Faith No More once said, it's much more Satanic this way. Especially with those wildly off-kilter Shannon Doherty eyes of hers.

[info]tune

July 10 2008, 16:23:31 UTC 3 years ago

LOL, such a fun punchline! haha, my first "real job" was in toys r us and we would always make jokes about Dora and such since she is such a popular line.
Great comic :D

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 16:55:30 UTC 3 years ago

I always wanted to work at Toys R Us in some capacity, but on the other hand, I feared that dealing with toys on a nine-to-five basis might ruin the magic for me.

What do you do for work these days?

[info]tune

July 10 2008, 16:58:13 UTC 3 years ago

I was on night shift which was a total blast. We listened to loud music, dressed however we wanted and talked about how Barbie was having an affair with GI Joe. Lol.
I think if i was on day shift it would have been MUCH different. Night shift was wonderful without all the customers and just genuine geeky people like me.

I'm a graphic designer for a machining company now- not as fun as toys, but it pays more- lol.
What about you?

[info]photographreak

July 10 2008, 17:13:20 UTC 3 years ago

I teach, which has its drawbacks, but also its benefits, namely awesome kids and sitting on my bum getting fat all summer.

[info]tune

July 10 2008, 21:03:55 UTC 3 years ago

Oh neat! My cousin teaches the 3rd grade. :)
I'd love to have the summers off, I just don't think I could handle the children properly- i have an artist's temperment, lol.
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