A while back Fubar IV put together some custom action figures based on the characters in the movie TOMBSTONE. I want to show the three that I have pictures of in today’s UPDATE. I think what makes these figures so incredibly unique is the fact that he not only painted the sculpts, he made all the clothes and accessories. It is just really fine work. If you like Western figures, you are going to love these. They are really THE BEST OF THE WEST.
FIGURE ONE - MORGAN EARP
Fubar IV’s custom Morgan Earp figure from the action movie “TOMBSTONE” is truly a one of a kind custom. Morgan was played by Bill Paxton in the movie. Starting with a handpainted resin sculpt, Fubar completed the figure with handmade pants, vest, coat, shirt dicky and tie. And yes, he also crafted the gunbelt from tooling leather and made the hat from felt. Pictures don’t do this figure justice. It is incredibly lifelike. You expect it to command you to “reach for the sky”.
FIGURE TWO - WYATT EARP
Number two in the series, Fubar IV’s custom Wyatt Earp figure from the action movie “TOMBSTONE”. Wyatt was played by Kurt Russell in the movie. This figure is also a beautifully done custom, starting with a handpainted resin sculpt. Fubar completed the figure with handmade pants, vest, coat, shirt dicky and tie. And yes, like his Morgan figure, he also crafted the gunbelt from tooling leather and made the hat from felt. He has truly captured the feel of the Russell portrayal from the film.
FIGURE THREE - DOC HOLIDAY
Number three in the series is the “Doc” Holiday figure from the action movie “TOMBSTONE”. Played by Val Kilmer in the film, this is another beautiful example of Fubar’s incredible work. The clothes and shoulder rig were all handmade by him. How about that vest? This figure also has real hair done with faux fur. Fubar uses water and hairspray to shape the hair into the style he is looking for. This is just one sharp looking figure, certainly one that I wish I had in my collection. Actually, all three would be welcomed with open arms.
I know that Fubar also had a sculpt for Virgil Earp, played by Sam Elliot. I don't know if he ever got around to doing that figure, but I am sure that it would look as good as these. They are truly THE BEST OF THE WEST.
Well that's all for this time, until next time, have a good one!
Well that's all for this time, until next time, have a good one!
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