Posted on Dec 15, 2008
Tags:
Sting,
TNA,
Wrestling,
Wrestling Figures

Squared Circle Customs has payed a very nice homage to one of the most well known wrestling icons with thier Custom TNA Sting figure. The inspiration for this custom stemmed from the Bound for Glory match between him and Jarret. Nonetheless, this Sting figure looks ready for action. Some great aspects of this figure include the excellent execution of the face paint aps and the way the eyes were done makes this figure come to life. The eyes are a very subtle aspect to look at but it can make or break a custom as the eyes make the figure take on a very different look depending how they are drawn. The costume design is a great replica to what Sting wore during the match:

Head over to eBay to check out more photos and to place a bid for Squared Circle Customs Bound for Glory Sting figure.
Posted on Mar 27, 2008
Tags:
Custom Hulk Hogan,
Custom WWE,
Hulk Hogan,
skribbel24,
World Wrestling Entertainment,
Wrestling,
WWE

Helping me ring in AFC’s 200th blog, skribbel24 has created a blast from the past with his Custom Mr. America Hulk Hogan figure. I had several opportunities to see the Hulkster in action as my Dad would take me to see the WWF when they came to San Francisco and Oakland, California. I was lucky enough to go to Wrestlemania 7 where Hulk Hogan defeated a GI Joe icon Sgt. Slaughter via his patented leg drop to win the WWF Championship. skribbel24’s custom Hulk Hogan bears an uncanny resemblence to the living and breathing wrestling icon and that is why people are in awe of his customs. topping it off with a custom box, he delivers the total package (not to be confused with Lex Luger…ok…not funny). Let’s learn more about skribbel24’s latest custom:

Hulk Hogan had a run as the mask-wearing spoof superhero Mr. America in 2003. The persona was supposed to be Hulk Hogan in disguise, wearing a mask. He used Hulk Hogan’s “Real American” theme music and used all of Hogan’s signature gestures, moves, and phrases. He was the subject of a storyline that took place after Hollywood Hulk Hogan was forced by Vince McMahon to sit out the rest of his contract. After Hogan won at WrestleMania XIX, McMahon was kayfabe frustrated with him and wanted Hulkamania to die. A WWE pre-debut push took place with mysterious Mr. America promos airing for weeks during SmackDown!. There was also on-screen discussion on SmackDown! between then General Manager Stephanie McMahon and other players concerning her hiring Mr. America “sight unseen.” On May 1, Mr. America debuted on SmackDown! on Piper’s Pit segment. McMahon appeared and claimed that Mr. America was Hulk Hogan in disguise, and Mr. America shot back by saying, “I am not Hulk Hogan, brother!” (lampooning Hogan’s use of “brother” in his promos). The feud continued through the month of May, with a singles match between Mr. America and Hogan’s old rival Roddy Piper at Judgment Day. McMahon tried desperately to prove that Mr. America was indeed Hulk Hogan but failed at all attempts. Mr. America even passed a lie detector test. Mr. America’s last WWE appearance was on the June 26 edition of SmackDown!.
Bid on his Custom Mr. America Hulk Hogan now as there is about a day left since this article was published.

Posted on Dec 17, 2007
Tags:
Custom WCW,
Custom WCW Sting,
Sting,
WCW,
World Wrestling Entertainment,
Wrestling,
WWE

realjxc brings this wrestling icon to life with his Custom WCW Sting wrestling figure. The paint aps on the face do this figure justice as it bears a strong resemblance to Sting. This figure also comes with some cool accessories, such as a bat, leather jacket, and championship belt. Check out more about this great auction on eBay and place a bid for this great
Custom WCW Sting figure.

I had the unique opportunity to correspond with realjxc and he shed some light on how he created his Custom Sting:
“First I used Charlie Hass’s head from Ruthless Aggresion series, and Chris Jericho’s hair. Then I used the Undertaker’s body and any other ruthless aggression figure’s arm as long as they don’t have tatoo on it. At last, I used Rey Mysterio’ gloves. After you have all those parts you are ready to paint. I used TAMIYA COLOR to do the painting job, after I finish the paint I spray a layer of Glosscote so the paint will stay forever and it looks better too.”

More about Sting
Steve Borden, better known by his ring name Sting, is an American professional wrestler. He is one of the most successful and popular professional wrestlers to have never performed under contract for WWE, and is considered to be one of the best professional wrestlers of all time. Sting had a tenure in the WCW from 1989 to 2001.