Custom Dinobot Snarl

So we're still waiting for Hasbro to release official Generations Dinobot figures based on the characters from the original G1 TV show. Until that day comes, I've settled on some 3rd party Dino Transformers from TFC. Here is Snarl.

The figure was given a completely new paint job in the correct G1 colors and some smaller details were sculpted on. I decided to base the color scheme on the character design from the Fall of Cybertron video game because that design is much more modern and detailed than the original TV design.

Original figure (left), custom (right). The top green mark on the chest was filled in with Aves Fixit Sculpt and an Autobot insignia label was added (label from reprolabels).

Original figure (left), custom (right).

Original figure (left), custom (right).

Original figure (left), custom (right).

Original figure (top), custom (bottom). Not only was the figure completely repainted, but quite a bit was resculpted as well. The sides of Dino mode were given a thin layer of Fixit Sculpt and mechanical-style details were sculpted in. I also added completely hand-sculpted "vents" on top of the hips to break up the smooth arch of the back and to better match the TV and game design. I resculpted the sides to cover up the green zig zag stripes.

Original figure (top), custom (bottom).

Original figure (top), custom (bottom).

Original figure (top), custom (bottom).

Here are the pieces used to make a set of swords for the figure. From left to right, a plastic silly straw, plastic cap, craft gem, sheet styrene, and model kit sprue.

All pieced together. I filled in all the gaps with Aves Fixit Sculpt.

Side by side of the painted and unpainted swords.

Weapons in hand.