Solovar
Posted on June 30, 2013
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The arrival of Mattel’s JLU Gorilla Grodd figure meant many customizers could now achieve their life-long dreams of creating their very own Gorilla City populace. I started down such a long road with Solovar, head of Gorilla City Security.
Aside from the obvious color change, Solovar’s only noticeable difference from Grodd is his hairline, beard and forehead. After Dremeling down Grodd’s noggin, I used Magic Sculpt to extend the forehead up, create new hair on his head, and add a small amount to the beard.
I think the final result is tremendous fun. He’s a giant, gun-toting, white ape. What’s not to like?
Created Winter 2008
Easy: A simple parts swap. Little if any paint.
Moderate: New and modified parts.
Skilled: Lots of new and modified parts. “Frankensteining” often involved.
Advanced: All of the above, plus a great deal of original sculpting.
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