Cover Girl: The ULTIMATE Makeover - (G.I. JOE Classified Figure Custom)

[@Blitz0065]

One: I don't think I've seen 300+ comments on even the BIG channels. Two: I agree with you on that Classified CG face. Ooof. Three: I love the jacket paint, although I would have went lighter on the pants weathering. Four: Outstanding and entertaining editing!

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@Blitz0065 Thanks! Glad to hear you enjoyed the video!

[@nolanmerchan5095]

haha, I like the Cover Girl figure but I agree, she looks a lot better with the Sharon Carter makeover. What a gorgeous figure, I think I will go get one now.

[@supermoduleprime]

GREAT JOB! after watching this, i speed up home and went straight to my shelves looking at my marvel ladies like Carter in the Heaven on Earth brothel scene and found Eternals Sprite. She has the best barbell ball joint that fits both Cover Girl and Mavel Legends. BOOOM! Now my Cover Girl has one of the Avengers Black Widows Beyond Earth's Mightiest head (She comes with 3) I will be doing this again. Placed an order for 2 more Cover girls. I will be doing what you did to fix that arm issue. Great work! New Subscriber. Looking forward for more.

[@FracturedReality777]

I wonder if the guy who told you to get a black widow figure meant the non-MCU versions.

[@PedroLopez-cy1kl]

Most people use the last black widow comic (with 3 heads) version

[@Abbotttdesign]

I was thinking this too. The best part about the vintage card-back black widow was the head. When I heard the words I thought that one. (Foot note: I think the afore mentioned BW looked more like Jean Grey; the BW that actually looks Russian came with the motorcycle.) P.S. now that I've looked into it, I'm almost absolutely sure whoever told you was referring to the Grey Suit Black Widow! She has the same hair style as the cartoon, just about.

[@therealunclassified]

That rare target version last year was great.

[@oliversees9443]

Yeah, I use the super articulated comic Black Widow from Target. It's perfect.

[@BladeStar-uq6xe]

@FracturedReality777 I use the Grey, leather jacket Black Widow head for Cover Head. She looks so much better.

[@sirdaveysockrocker]

this video could be retitled, "my toy didnt give me a boner so I fixed it" 😂

[@suhtangwong]

I hope your toys don't give you that, unless you're using other types of "toys" 🤔 😢

[@drosarius5929]

100%. This is the first "collector's" video I've seen where the model didn't look sexy enough so they had to buy it and then "fix" it. And a blonde too. Chliched ftw.

[@DavidWright1138]

I haven't played with or collected Joes in almost 40 years. This filled me with nostalgia and an urge to go to the toy store. Good job.

[@AegisAuras]

Your channel’s gonna blow up soon man. There’s quality here.

[@HappyCynic]

@@AegisAuras Beween Robo Don't Know, Shartimus Prime, Toy Polloi and D Amazing, we are truly spoilt on this site.

[@salvation7362]

Sharon Carter is in the MCU, she's the great-niece of Peggy Carter, Steve Rogers' first love interest. She works for SHIELD and became Cap's new love interest in the movies. She was also "The Broker" in the Falcon and The Winter Soldier series and most importantly she's played by fellow Canuck Emily VanCamp. Her comic head works well on a G.I. Joe figure but her MCU one would have the same issue as movie Black Widow. I don't mind the figure that much, a lot of the women in the line are um... homely? That's a nice way of saying it right? 😂

[@rcslyman8929]

Anyone that ever served can tell you, the original figure is still a lot better than the average gal you find in uniform. Especially for a wrench monkey.

[@masan213]

I used the black widow head from the Target exclusive that came with the three heads! Yours looks great sir!

[@PedroLopez-cy1kl]

Same, she looks great with the short hair version

[@PLASTICRECOLLECTIONS-ri9cl]

Wow! Fantastic work! I guess you really CAN polish a turd.

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@PLASTICRECOLLECTIONS-ri9cl Thanks! It takes A LOT of polish lol

[@zerovalon6243]

I want to recommend Vallejo brand paint when you try acrilic paint. You will really like their Grime wash paint. I use it for mine and it really brings out that dirty look. You can also use it to stain to a darker green on grey bodies. For example the original release Stalker.

[@vimfuego2000]

As someone who's custom-painted a few Nerf blasters, the best way to get paint to stick to plastic is as simple as washing it thoroughly in soapy water. Plastic toys still have mold release agent residue, sweat and other oils that will get between the plastic and the paint. If there are super smooth surfaces, a light sanding with an old, used scotch pad before you wash will help too. Leave it in a warm space overnight to dry, or dry it with paper towels or a lint-free cloth, but be careful not to handle it too much and get more sweat on it. gloves ftw

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@vimfuego2000 That's very helpful advice, thanks! I will definitely try that next time I do a soft plastic custom like this!

[@gmpnj29]

You’re 100% correct, enamel paint is horrible for action figures, it will always feel sticky. I recently found that out on my Mcfarlane Cyborg. Best paint is acrylic. This came out great. 👍

[@ToonamiT0M]

I find that if paint isn't sticking to the plastic itself, putting down a bit of primer first tends to help a lot in preventing the pain from flaking off.

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@ToonamiT0M Perhaps I'll try that next time. I'll definitely be experimenting more with painting figures in the future.

[@Linkman247]

The cover girl figure makes a good base for a Sophia hapgoof from fate of atlantis as well. I tried a 80th anniversary Rogue head for Sophia but ultimately decided to use the Lady Jaye body. With different legs. I wonder if the Emma Frost head would work on Cover girl. She might need her lips repainted.

[@suhtangwong]

NEVER use any Enamel paint on plastic action figures.

[@Villaz868]

@@CollectorsCritical for the primer try badger stynylrez primer. self-levels and dries (cures) hard in 24 hrs (really is durable with multiple light coats). i use them on action figure weapon repaints and no chips on grips and handles. works on hard plastics and soft plastics (i did a similar leather jacket with fur custom for Action Force Karek and no issue with figure arms rubbing when posing or handling).

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@Villaz868 Thanks! I'll have to remember that and try and pick some up to try out!

[@TommyTorresDesign]

Love this! My Covergirl has had 2 makeovers already. This one inspires me. The best paints I've used for action figures is Monuments' ProAcryl. So awesome. And then I use Mr. Smooth matte clearcoat in super thin layers at first. It has a tendency to make colors darken slightly if put on too heavy at first. Thanks again for sharing your Covergirl recipe. Best one I've seen.

[@kobocopcustoms]

"higher than Jeffrey the giraffe nuts" holy shit I had to rewind that and double take it I couldn't believe you said that 😂😂😂

[@newwavepop]

I LOVE that short haired Covergirl, that is the Covergirl i have wanted for decades because that is what the original Covergirl figure looked like. NOW just make the god damn thing in 4" so i can buy it. EDIT. you have a Toys-R-Us? i thought they were all gone.

[@user-jt4zh3tp1v]

Wow I have to get these Sharon heads for mine and I use spray clear matte to seal acrylics but your CG is amazing my man by far best one I’ve ever seen thank you !!!

[@veiledrecalcitrance4314]

I like your channel quite a bit, good stuff. I neglected to get a cover girl figure, just wasn’t that interested, but I may pick one up now (I do love modding figures). I wish I had known beforehand you planned to use enamel, I’d have definitely warned you away from it, only ever use acrylic on figures, it’s better than anything else. Also, well done on the dull coat, I almost always use a matte finish on all my figures (I mean, who wears shiny clothes irl?), I mean, for as cartoony as some of these figures can look at times, we’re all shooting for realism for the most part.

[@limon0954]

You should be working for Hasbro.

[@80sToyBoy]

She came out absolutely fantastic!

[@machineman6498]

Amazing work! I’d just acetone off the enamel and redo with acrylics.

[@George-de6hd]

Call me old school but I like her original brown/redish hair look over the blonde and I think the classified face sculpt is fine people act like it’s as bad as falcon or something

[@codenamesilentg]

Thank You! This is a fine custom, however I too have no issue with the original. I think the sculptor was going for a bit older of service member, post her modelling. Falcon V1 is the real WTF?

[@jenniferferguson751]

I'm fine with the classified version but this is pretty cool

[@Brickerbrack]

@@codenamesilentg It's hard to really picture what the sculpt looks like with that heavy makeup she's got painted on. Be interesting to strip that off and see what she's working with without it, maybe then apply something a hair more subtle.

[@genx7006]

It was a tribute to the original. I think the Classified version is cool.

[@NerdRahtio]

In the cartoon mini series was blonde, and it seems that was the original idea, despite most of us knowing the figure colors. I figure she is a model, she probably just dyes it from time to time

[@deathbourne4168]

I used the Scarlett head from the Snake Eyes movie. The paint apps on mine (not sure if they all do) kinda give it a light grease smudge look that works perfectly for the character. Also, there are rumors that she’s going to be re-released in the retro card line with a new, blonde head sculpt.

[@JimFlanagan4206]

I used the head from the movie GI Joe Scarlet figure. I just painted the hair a darker brown. They're doing a retro carded Cover Girl with blond hair in the near future.

[@SalCollects]

I don't mind the head sculpt she already has, i prefer her with red hair but the blonde look is good too. This video makes me want to try and customize a few Joes to bring out the details

[@skabcat242]

Excellent work. I had no issues with the legs in my figure. I did do a headswap.

[@kroberts8866]

She was an honorific of the PMCS magazine Sally Crankshaft. The vets are grateful.

[@citadelli]

I love the silly Santa hat fur… great cheap tip. Awesome customizing info. Great job! She looks amazing. ❤ It’s weird how Hasbro is hit and miss with equivalent action figures.

[@joebarrett2746]

Just subscribed to your channel. So excited for the new Covergirl. She's the one we have all been waiting for and finally getting.

[@garnetnelson1419]

Worst part about obnoxious or arrogant modifiers is when they don’t know what they’re doing and totally botch a project. There are TONS of double ball jointed neck pegs beyond the rest of the botchery lol

[@mr.temserian37]

This is very well done! The peg swap from Bad Widow 😂 fixes my problem with head swapping from Marvel Legends to Gi Joes! Thank you for this inspiring ideas 💪

[@Koenshakuable]

Cool channel! Your customization content's right up my alley! Keep on keepin' on!

[@bladerj]

on my figures i use just a small amount of what we all here vitral varnish on the friction parts,when dry its hard like nail polish, but there is only gloss option, so i use a coat of matte acrilic varnish over. i did this over a figure where i made similar mistake as you, but i used oil paint because it was the only option i had for the color i wanted.....it NEVER dried untill i did this. i would recomed you test it on the sacrificial body of the widow (never throw away figs, always use them for safety testing)

[@felipegomez6729]

WOW,now THAT'S a helluva Custom 🤙🥰

[@latestred6510]

Lmao! He put A different head on A mid figure- and added green paint. _"Helluva Custom!"_ 🤡 🌎

[@manicmike3952]

I never knew that I would need a “prime” Joan Rivers figure?!. 😝 Great work.

[@rcslyman8929]

"So can anyone explain... this?!" That, good sir, is what we refer to as a "Deployment 10".

[@sci-fi.tsunami]

13:43 Yup! That's the first mistake I made when I was a little kid. The first custom job I remember. I had one of those M.U.S.C.L.E. figures that looked like the Creature From The Black Lagoon. I painted it green using enamel. It had a bunch of dust, lint, fuzz and dog hair stuck to it in no time. lol 10:24 I'm impatient AF. I always have a hair dryer handy. And I only use acrylic paint which dries super fast.

[@aristo999999999]

Looks good, especially with the figma panzer IV.

[@AlanTwigg]

Wow! First off, awesome job, that looks great! Second, great jokes! Thirdly, how have I never thought of customising action figures before? That seems like a great hobby

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@AlanTwigg Thank you! Also, you should give customizing a try - it's an absolute blast!

[@TenNoZeorymer72]

5:45 When did Squirrel Girl become a Joe? And I guess Tippy Toe is the one driving the Wolverine. 🥜

[@Rakerong]

Cover Girl was one of those figures I loved in the Classified series because you could tell that it had tons of potential to be fixed and enhanced. I don't even mind the original head, I'd prob use it as like a middle age landlady or office worker or something haha.

[@valeriegale2154]

Great job! Your videos are fun to watch!

[@davidr8389]

Great work. She looks so much better now.

[@ScottnotBob]

Excellent work! You made a turd shiny! I remember reading years ago that Covergirl was really Barbie! I made my 1:6 scale the same as you utilizing the blond hair for my head sculpt. No tablet OR Wolverine though… However I AM delving into 3D printing now so….🤣🤣🤣✌️🤘🇨🇦

[@slicksterofstyle9161]

Wow. That looks …. WOW. 👍👍

[@Linkman247]

One other thing you can try is soft pastels. You can scrape soft pastel into a fine powder and then brush it into recessed areas and blow the excess off. Finish with a matte spray top coat to seal it. Great alternative to airbrushing to add shading.

[@Sithfire30Creations]

Great video!...but when you mentioned you were using enamels I said "nooooooooooooooooooooo!" LOL! Yea - enamels suck when applied to these figures.

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@Sithfire30Creations Thanks lol. I'm sure I made quite a few experienced customizers cringe at that part 🤭

[@m.berelli]

I love a random Pub Champion reference.

[@SeriouslyStarWars]

😂😂😂😂 “prices higher than Geoffrey The giraffes nuts”

[@joebarrett2746]

Your Covergirl looks spectacular

[@vonnyrotten]

Good video! The Black Widow suggestion was definitely NOT the MCU version. While I am mostly a clothed goods collector, I do collect many Joes and some Action Force and the first thing I do with any of them is hit them with a good matte spray and its such a significant improvement all around and I think that applies to Cover Girl as well. In the end the stock head isn't "my" cover girl, I dont feel the need to swap out of disgust, but I may pick up this head and do that swap at some point!

[@ArmaBiologica35]

She turned out very good looking. Good work :)

[@Davidgoldenswan]

Funny vid 😂😂😂🎉 you got patients i don't have 😂 good results she looks quite fit 👍

[@Isteak80]

"It will never fully dry, and will just be tacky for all eternity" sounds like an amazingly evil curse to put upon a collector/hobbyist, oof.

[@zufalllx]

It's just called using the wrong paint.

[@andrewdavis3622]

Details on the tank please.

[@Zecer00]

Looks to be the Short barrel version of the panzerkampfwagen iv or Panzer 4. Kinda weird to have that with the Gi Joe character and God keeps marching on for the us army playing but...Ehh. No skin off my back.

[@CollectorsCritical]

It's a Panzer IV made by Figma. You can find them on ebay, but they're not cheap.

[@j0hn117uch1ha]

I'll reccomend you citadel and vallejo paints. They work better for the soft plastics

[@randomrickreviewsrrr4662]

OOF! $109! Glad the head looks good on the figure and the characters in the set do look pretty good!

[@redkingsroyaltoysoiree6362]

Well I tried to put the non MCU Black widow head on (G.I. Joe) Scarlett. It doesn't fit, so I'm gonna need to buy some poster tag to see if that changes anything

[@SameTimeToys]

Great ideas I did it months ago but I didn’t think about stalker and big boa. Great ideas 💡

[@molonlabe4240]

Awesome Job, Great stuff!

[@Waterratt4344]

She looks great, but the moment I saw you applying Testors enamel paints, I knew you were doomed! I would try Tamiya Acrylics or Vallejo acrylic paints for the next one.

[@loganjorgensen]

Great job fixing these, I've been hesitant to buy from the first loose joint sighting and breaks heh. Such an odd choice, her face has the look of silicone airbrushing like what they used to make actors look synthetic in the movie A.I., I mean she is already made of plastic so "Huh?".

[@JoeJoe-xn3zv]

I don't know but I like the Cover Girl head even though everybody has spoken against it....

[@WilliamAGould]

Nice work. Thanks for the video.

[@archelonprime]

I've never gotten into these toys/action figures, but the pathetically low level of quality was obvious! Kudos to you for having a sense of humor while fixing what Hasbro SHOULDN'T HAVE fucked up!

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@archelonprime Yeah Hasbro can be pretty bad... but whats really frustrating is they can also be awesome. I just wish They'd pick one and stick to it.

[@langletprolet8378]

The Covergirl’s head from Hasbro was referencing the original Covergirl not cartoon, so not sure if they really effed up other than the QC issue. Its just matter of preference.

[@Trikeboy2]

That looks a lot better. I'm getting that Sharon Carter figure for a different custom. I just wish I didn't have to buy the other two figures that come in the pack. Ebay to the rescue on that one to get some money back.

[@michaelhayden4716]

Funny thing is, you didn't have to paint the wrench. There are tools you can buy that have a matte, black finish. I have a whole set of wrenches I got while in the Army that are like this. Shiny, silver wrenches can reflect light and give away your position.

[@suhtangwong]

But don't the matte paint strip off and affect torque measurements?

[@michaelhayden4716]

@suhtangwong it's not paint, apparently, it's a chemical treatment similar to what they do to weapons. Ever notice how military weapons don't look real shiny when they show them on t.v.?

[@chrisdmowski8494]

What type of paint do you use on customs? The people on r/GIJoeClassified recommended acrylic. I thought acrylic would peel easily and I was right. What type of paint and brand do you recommend?

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@chrisdmowski8494 Tbh I'm pretty new to painting action figures so I'm not really qualified to give reliable advice lol. My experience in paint/weathering is with plastic models, which I prefer enamels and lacquer paint for. I've heard acrylics are better for figures made of soft plastic like this one, but I'd have to do more experiments to give a solid answer. Best acrylic brands I've used are Tamiya, and Vallejo - so I'd start there.

[@manofaction1807]

Hey, Great job on these. I'm not a real fan of the 6 inch range, but you've greatly impressed me in what you can do with these little bastards.

[@envy-15545]

As soon as i heard enamel i weeped 😭 You definitely wanna use acrylics on hasbro gummy plastics.

[@Fore-Four-Dee-Too]

Excellent work

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@Fore-Four-Dee-Too Thanks!

[@skewraider]

Awesome job! She looks way better! That was not the Black Widow Figure that your friend meant. lol The one that I and others used was the Wal-Mart Exclusive short haired comic version. Sculpted by Mayshelf, who likely also sculpted your awesome 3pack Sharon Carter head(s). You might want to add that if you find it on a good deal but it's just an aside option to share with you that I noticed. Want a Wolverine? Are you familiar with ramentoy ? They have a green 3 optioned vehicle (mobat, bridge layer, and wolverine, mobat is base. buy the other parts separately to have 3 options in one or buy 3 mobat chasises:)) that is a great base if not just the absolute actual vehicle! Subscribed! Keep up the awesome videos take care!:)🍻💯

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@skewraider Thanks! Oh I got plans for a Ramen tank, don't worry... 👀

[@Hamsta180]

Pilots use tablets on kneeboards, face up, to read maps and such, so it's not entirely within the realm of fiction. I don't know if an AFV would need such a thing, and it wouldn't have a big strap across the middle 🤔

[@Bigdaddyweese]

I believe that Ramen Toys is making a Not mobat tank that is customizable as also the Wolverine and the Bridge Layer

[@ToThinkT]

Great works! And enjoying video to watch. I am curious tho, what if you use enamel paint on a top coat, would it dry?

[@CollectorsCritical]

I'm not sure, all my clear coats are lacquer or acrylic. I'd be curious to know myself tho.

[@davidg2143]

Great job

[@glenwhite4443]

4:07 - YIIIIPE!!! Leggo my arm!!!

[@Spongemonkey26]

I believe they have announced a retro carded Cover Girl. Hopefully they make some "improvements"

[@brianrowland8043]

Did you back the Ramen Toy tank and Wolverine accessory kit?

[@danleonhart1]

Nice job. But I heard a retro Cover Girl has been announced so I'm glad I haven't bought the ugly one with quality issues. Would like the next Cover Girl from the series to come out with 2 head swaps, both blonde and brunette options

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@danleonhart1 Yeah, I'll probably end up copping the new Retro version when it comes out too. I just had this figure laying around and wanted to see if we could make it a little less terrible.

[@suddskys7482]

Great work, you just earned a new subscriber. That tank! Where did you get that?

[@CollectorsCritical]

Thanks! It's a Panzer IV made by Figma. You can find them on ebay but they're not cheap being Japanese imports.

[@Dessiker]

Great video, excellent project! Marvel Legends have their share of issues but they do seem to nail a lot of their head sculpts. I am curious to see what the Retro Cover Girl figure will look like, hopefully they fix these issues!

[@Always_on_Cue]

For a vehicle pixis design and ramen toys are your options for cover girl they both made a form of a wolverine

[@derektorres6260]

I used the Masterverse Teela from Revelation version 2 with her hair down on my original Cover Girl. She's still a redhead, but at least she looks like a supermodel!!!

[@Vinnieart]

Amazing job! Fun video!

[@johnlairofactionfigures5375]

Nice work. The blond version was only in the cartoon. Good job you did not see the head sculpt for the original one from 1983, looks even worse than what we got with the classified one. Maybe the retro line version will look more like this one 😉 we wish 😁

[@benny2755]

For FUCHS sake.... that is an amazing work ryt there.

[@miklawson211]

Yup, i'll be trying this with my figure. Great job.

[@CollectorsCritical]

Thanks!

[@miklawson211]

@@CollectorsCritical I found the 3 figure marvels box set for £50gbp , so it looks like i'll have to buy that?

[@Toygains]

I loved every second of this

[@giltucker2007]

You can take away the tackiness by using baby powder not a lot a little at a time on like a powder brush even if you paint rubber with acrylics it still could become tacky and that way helps a lot

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@giltucker2007 Good to know, I'll keep that in mind to try one day.

[@Ezilla82]

This Cover Girl custom looks way better than that she Creature from the Black Lagoon version.

[@Charvale]

Personally, I would've used the Emma Frost Astonishing X-Men collectible for the head, and just paint her lips red (or a more flesh tone color) instead. I think you did a good job on the painting of the figure though - even if acrylics weren't the best choice.

[@charlesbruderer8360]

Where did you get the 1/12 scale Panzer Mk III?

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@charlesbruderer8360 You can find them for sale of ebay. Its a Figma Panzer IV.

[@gmarcus9128]

Wow. Just subscribed. Wealth of info and humor

[@JoeyDCote]

I would normally suggest Vallejo paints but without some primer I think you would have the same problem getting it to stick. And you obviously don't want to prime the entire figure or brush on primer on all those fiddly bits.

[@lucastaylor3399]

I don't necessarily think the og head is that bad looking, maybe just a little to much dark eyeshadow, personally but, the Sharon Carter head does look great for a more classic G.I. Joe vibe. Although as others have pointed out, when you mentioned other collectors putting a Black Widow head onto her, I think they meant comic style Black Widow headsculpts. The ones from the last deluxe target exclusive one are fantastic and would've also worked great. She is also good to just have around since she's also on the same body buck as that Sharon Carter, so posing is a breeze.

[@garnetnelson1419]

ISPA is needed to clear plastic of oils so enamel can stick to the surface. or clear plastic primer by alclad.

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@garnetnelson1419 Would the enamel still chip off when dry? Since the plastic flexes but enamels are fairly rigid? I mean, I'm game to give it a try on a future project regardless, but I just wondered.

[@Darkcur]

idk, I actually like the headsculpt, it portrays that mid forties retried fashion model look which i find pretty cool. Also, Im pretty sure you attached the neck joint upside down.

[@TsukiRimasho]

Thats a nice conversion, i fact, looks waaaay better. Tho theres a lot to be improved on the clean-up and pains which you admitted anyways,its still a fine job just conceptualizing thru... now if only that frakin Legends pack dont cost that much.

[@JJE2010MO]

New Subscriber! You have a super humor! Great skills!

[@CollectorsCritical]

@@JJE2010MO Thanks!