GEICO Gecko (Mascots) Custom Action Figure
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| Custom #: | 58518 |
| Name: | GEICO Gecko |
| Contest: | Mascot Mayhem |
| Custom Type: | Action Figure |
| Toy Series: | Mascots |
| Creator: | VicVeinz |
| Date Added: | February 17, 2014 |
| Base Figure: | Fodders parts,DC infinite Batman |
| Height: | 5.00 inches |
Hi everyone
when my first initial mascot idea didn't meet qualifications for the contest, I went to my next option and gave it a shot in trying to create the Geico gecko. I knew in attempting this custom that it would take me to a new territory in customizing by trying to create a animal creature body type from random fodder parts and making a whole new head sculpt from scratch..(GULP!)
This gecko creature with a co*ckney british accent can be seen multiple times in a day in geico commericals where 15 minutes can save you 15% in car & motocycle insurance. The gecko is very charming and has a lot of charisma and is Geico main advertising mascot.
This is what I did to create him. First I got a random torso from my fodder. Then attached and shorten Sota Ibuki arms and plugged in ML Wasp hands. Added a half inch of sculpt on his lower torso to give him a little longer mid-section and height. Next I took DC infinite Batman legs, sanded down the boots and added Baf Hit Monkey feet. I Combined the legs to the torso and his base was created. For his head,I used Epoch Eddy Gordo and cut off his hair and began sculpting the gecko head over Eddy Gordo entire head. I used many pictures of the CG gecko and some of the cartoony artwork as references. I also did sculpt work all over his body and applied some texture on his skin and lower mouth area, then installed ML X-Men Night Crawler bendy tail to its base. Finally painted him up in multiple colors of green, yellowish white and random orange leopard gecko spots on his back. High gloss glazed his eyes to give it a wet look and he was done
This was my first time doing this type of figure customizing, it was definitely a new exprience. Hopefully you like
( I personally named him ) Gordo Gecko! =)
Thanks for visiting
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Optimus Primer -
Monday, September 7, 2015
What was your original mascot?
VicVeinz -
Monday, September 7, 2015
It was PaRappa the Rapper for Playstation 1...but playstation has many mascots representing the system..PaRappa didn't qualify because he not the company main mascot
Optimus Primer -
Sunday, February 22, 2015
This is my favorite custom of all time!
VicVeinz -
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Thank you for the kind words Optimus Primer!
Metalman John -
Friday, November 28, 2014
Love the one with the motorcycle, Geico Gecko rocksss!!!!!
VicVeinz -
Friday, November 28, 2014
Thanks bro, glad you like him
MARVELOUS_CUSTOMS -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Hey bash bro, sorry for not recognizing this earlier. This went up while I was away. Awesome job brother, you captured the look of my second favorite Gecko character perfectly. Sorry, Mondo GECKO is still my favorite. Lol. Your sculpt work and paints are top notch, and I love that pic with him and the Turtle van.
panchopantera -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
HILARIOUS! Ok I am officially a fan if I wasn't before. This is really great!
VicVeinz -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
This is the type of custom I learned a lot from doing..it gave me the confidence to try out new things..thanks again bro
panchopantera -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Gordo Gecko, too much..........greed is good! Love it.
MARVELOUS_CUSTOMS -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Hey Carnal, guess what??.... I just saved a bunch of money on my car insurance by switching to Geico.
VicVeinz -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Well thats 15% more cash in your pocket to buy fodder parts & figure bases for customizing
panchopantera -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Yeah! But don't buy any more SOTA Guile figures, leave some for the rest of us.
Davey Blaze Customs -
Tuesday, July 22, 2014
This is freaking absolutely Stellar. Bravo~!!!
VicVeinz -
Thursday, August 7, 2014
Thanks Davey..I can say the same about your work
WayneTech Customs -
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Congrats on placing, great work
VicVeinz -
Wednesday, March 12, 2014
Thanks Waynetech..hope to see you in more contests..you have fresh ideas and talent
and1boyx -
Monday, March 10, 2014
Congrats bro!
VicVeinz -
Monday, March 10, 2014
Thank you...it was cool competing with you brother..hope to see you again
botman -
Monday, March 10, 2014
VicVeinz -
Monday, March 10, 2014
Thanks bro! I really appreciated botman
ShadyBone1 -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Congratz on the place this looks really realistic
VicVeinz -
Sunday, March 9, 2014
Thanks bro..I've heard that comment a lot lol
-=G H O S T=- -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Congrats on the top 3 bro! I voted high for you in the contest and this custom is just incredible... I had to look at it twice to make sure it wasn't a picture or something
VicVeinz -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thank you GHOST...I did put some pressure on myself in trying to get him close to accurate to the CG since the Gecko is so well known..the positive feedback I've gotten for this custom was well worth it
Banner/HULK Inc. -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
This Gecko with the co*ckney accent was going to be a winner for sure, congrats VicVeinz!!! This is the most accurate Mascot among all entries.
VicVeinz -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thanks Banner...this custom was a new learning exprience for me
NeCrollector -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Congratulations, Vic! I can tell that this MASTERPIECE was a true labor of love! I love the different scenarios you placed the gecko in...a most enjoyable entry to watch...in sculpt work, paint work and photos. The sculpt work is AMAAAAAAZING!!!
VicVeinz -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thank you NeCro..I took your advice from a while back, which lead me into doing these type of unique customs..Congrats again on the win!
Voting ends for the Mascot Mayhem Custom Contest (customizer revealed). - Saturday, March 8, 2014
NeCrollector -
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
I love the Geico gecko and you did an AWESOME job capturing his likeness! I LOVE IT!
Patraw -
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Very impressive. Your sculpt and paint are very close to the CG model, as are the body proportions. I also like your humorous photos, particularly the Gremlins and "Will work for crickets" sign.
I seriously think you send some of your photos of this guy to Geico--you never know, they might want to use it in a future commercial, and what could be better for exposure of your work than that?
VicVeinz -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thats a great idea..I never tought of it while I was taking these commercial type pictures.
WayneTech Customs -
Monday, March 3, 2014
He looks exactly like the real one which is nice seeing as how the real one is CG. I can hear the accent now
braleefun -
Monday, March 3, 2014
This is awesome. Like all the poses he can do too
TicaL -
Sunday, March 2, 2014
Perfectly put together bro! The sculpted head looks great
JeddTheJedi -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Sweet sculpt work!
Banner/HULK Inc. -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
This looks like he is alive! Now making something that seems life-like that's taking a custom to a higher level! Bravo!
HorrorFreakNY -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
How much to insure my car? He looks good bro!
VicVeinz -
Saturday, March 8, 2014
Thanks bro!
1andonly5711 -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
So much work went into this. I hope he places high
ShadyBone1 -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Wow this looks amazing.. Greatt workkk
scorpio13 -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
great sculpting and the paint app is killer!!!
Rabid_Ewok -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
Wow, that head sculpt is dead on. Awesome job!
-=G H O S T=- -
Saturday, March 1, 2014
WOW man! This looks just like him, you did a fantastic job
Voting begins for the Mascot Mayhem Custom Contest (pictures revealed). - Saturday, March 1, 2014
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