McFarlane Toys Poacher Costume

[zanefielding]

I decided ( foolishly as always ) to be different and go big with my next costume. This build is for FanExpo17 in Dallas. I started a little late and it will probably come down to the wire but I am making some progress and decided I should share. I'm still the worst at documenting my work but hope you enjoy.

If you are not aware, Poacher is a character from the Chaos line of McFarlane toys. There are two versions, I believe this the second. I initially envisioned this guy massive but because of time and design compromises, I had to scale him down. He will be made primarily of 1 inch foam and L200 My deadline is march 31st. The head and hands will be sculpted separately. I might cast the tusks in a light resin if I have time, if not, I will carve them from XPS. Some of the accessories will be 3d printed as well.




Progress thus far. Please excuse my trash seams. I actually had templates that I made from a maquette but the translation to real life did not work so well so I ended up making templates by scratch. Ignore the predator mask. Using it for sizing.



I should have the arms done tonight and will start working on the legs.

 

[Rogviler]

This is cool, I love stuff that's not the same old thing.

And wow, someone should totally do a chunky Predator boss. The Don of the Galaxy.

-Rog

 

[zanefielding]

yeah, why are all predators crossfit athletes. We need some diversity!

This is cool, I love stuff that's not the same old thing.

And wow, someone should totally do a chunky Predator boss. The Don of the Galaxy.

-Rog

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And thanks. Yeah, I try to be as different as possible.Even if it means no one knows who I am. Last year I went as a Cacodemon from Doom.

This is cool, I love stuff that's not the same old thing.

And wow, someone should totally do a chunky Predator boss. The Don of the Galaxy.

-Rog

 

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Slow and steady progress. He is a little boxy right now but that will be remedied with muscle definition and filler. Going to tackle the legs tomorrow.
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Sword ready for paint and printed all the skulls for his armband and loin cloth.

 

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Finished the skulls and sword. The sword a small design flaw and is extremely flimsy. It was too late to add support by the time I realized it.

 

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Hands all sculpted. On to casting. Not a lot of detail was added. They are going to be skinned in latex and wrinkles and such will be added.

 

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Legs done ( well, almost ) see the spray paint for size reference. He is missing his toenails (they are drying ) and I am thinking of adding kneecaps as well.[/h]


Also finished his shoulder guard, or whatever it is.

 

[usajdm]

This is so awesome!
One of my all-time, top three McFarlane characters.
His first series action figure was insanely cool.
I had even written my own story/comic about his origin.
Cant wait to see this finished.
I applaud you for doing this.
Robert

 

[zanefielding]

Its been awhile since I have provided any updates on this build. As I stated in the beginning, I was trying to get this done for FanExpo. Unfortunately the cosplay gods were not in my favor and I missed the con. It was ambitious so Im not too down on myself. So, we march forward.


This was like 1 week before the con and I had started skinning him. Overall the fit is good but I did rip off all the skin. Didnt like how it was laying. And I have some other ideas for skin.



Originally, I was going to use a mask ( See above ) my buddy at evanparrafx.com made for me but I was not feeling it. It was almost too detailed. So, I decided to just foam fabricate the head as well. I think its turning out ok. Lots of tweaks to be made but it will work.


Things are moving along now so look for my updates in the next coming weeks.

 

[Rogviler]

Wow, that is a lot of progress! Sometimes not meeting a deadline just means you'll be able to do that much better of a job. Looking forward to more.

-Rog

 

[zanefielding]

Thanks! Yeah, I think missing the con actually will work out for the better. I was cutting a lot of corners to get it done in time. Now I can concentrate on the details.

Wow, that is a lot of progress! Sometimes not meeting a deadline just means you'll be able to do that much better of a job. Looking forward to more.

-Rog

 

[Rnc88]

this is coming great! I know how it feels running late. I was going to rebuild my Halo MKVI suit for the same con, but couldn't finish. looking foreword to seeing it next year!

 

[zanefielding]

Wow. It has been a long time since I last provided an update. I was busy building a Han Solo In carbonite so this bad boy took a back seat but with Austin Comic Con just 7 days away, I am jamming along. Finally got the tusks roughed out, ready for paint. Ears are being worked on as we speak.

 

[zanefielding]

More pics to come but wanted to show everyone a quick one of the finished build. And please excuse the arms, a last minute design change made them all wonky.


Test fitting right before con and missing one tusk


And a short video of him walking.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbpwWXyHcj1/?taken-by=zookafx

 

[zanefielding]

Finally able to take some pics of poacher. Overall I am happy with the build. LOTS I would do differently. I did win best male villain at the Austin comic-con, so thats something. Second year in a row.

 

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The original mask for Poacher all painted up. I ended up going with a foam version for simplicity. This was sculpted by Evan Parra FX.