Okay, for those that have dared to venture into my Photonovel, you've seen this guy.  I named him Darth Punio which I took from the Latin for Punish.  However, it may be too much of a play on words and a bit too comical.  So I'm asking for the collective help of my customizing friend.

Name my Sith Lord:



I'd welcome all names for consideration. 

In the outer rim world of Tatooine, T’Chi Oten-nal continues to embrace the dark side of the force.





“You have learned well, my young apprentice, you training is nearly complete” rumbles the deep voice.
“Thank you Master,” answered T’Chi as his voice resonates through a synthetic voice translater.





“Your lightsaber is ready to be unleashed.  It is time to you to rise to the lords of the Sith”






“Yes Master, what is your bidding?” asks the eager apprentics.
“For your last test, you must face your greatest enemy.  Search your feelings, seek out your hatred.  Hunt down this enemy and bring his body to me.”






Thinking back many years… T’Chi remembers a fearful time in his previous life…





As a seller of droids and other service parts, T’Chi had many loyal customers.  During one fateful day, T’Chi remembers working closely with a customer, Semel Odon.  The Shenzeeder was an old hermit that was looking for droid that could help him on his moisture farm.






Suddenly, a group of savage Tusken raiders ambushed the Jawas and his customer.  The Chief, Ratu D’feth, led these ferocious warriors and their deadly attack.  This Tusken warrior has a long-standing reputation of ruling the Jundland wasteland with an iron fist.  Their attack was swift, fierce, and unrelenting.





T’Chi and one of his Jawa companions managed to escape as the Tuskens mocked their cowardice.





On that day, Ratu was the victor and he claimed the blaster staff as a his trophy from the fallen Shenzeeder.





Ratu savored his easy victory knowing the he can hunt down more of these pathetic Jawas whenever the urge strikes him.





“Yes, Master.  It will be done.”





Leaving a ruthless wake of death in his path.  T’Chi Oten-nal hunts down the remaining Tuskens responsible for the attacks of that day.





With the blood of one Tusken already staining his robes, T’Chi silent approaches the last of the tribe.





Igniting his saber, his attack is swift and ruthless.





Decapitating one Tusken he quickly turns on the other.





The second Tusken raider posed no threat to Jawa strong with the dark side of the force.





Turning around, T’Chi gazes towards his ultimate target.





Breathlessly, the Dark Jawa flips through the air and slays the Tusken War Chief in one stroke.





Pleased with his easy victory, T’Chi Oten-nal uses the force to raise the body of the former warlord and returns it to the cave.





“You have done well my Apprentice.  You’re training is complete.  Hence forward you will be known as Darth Punio,” bellows the dark shadow.
“Thank you my Master” whispers the Sith Knight.





“Now it is time that I return to this world.  Bring the body of the fallen warrior and harness the power I have to taught you.”





Lord Punio unleashes a Sith Lightning fury on the Tusken body.  “Return from the Dark Side of the force my Master.”
"Yes my Apprentice.  I feel the force flowing through this new body.”





A brilliant red glow radiates from the recess of the dark cave accompanied by a terrifiying scream “Aaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrgghh.”





“Darth Plagueis the Wise returns to walk the grounds as a corporeal being.  You have done very well Lord Punio” exclaims the Sith Lord.
“Thank you master.  You have taught me well.”





“Soon, we will reveal ourselves to our enemy.”





Meanwhile, far away from Tatooine…





Supreme Chancellor Palpatine senses something.  A presence he hasn’t felt in a long time...





Jedi Master Yoda, in mediation at the Jedi Temple also senses a ripple in the force.






Yoda ponders the disturbance of the Force.  Thinking silently to himself “Soon, returned the Sith will be.”





“Lord Punio.  This body is still vulnerable.  Bring me my helmet.”





“Everything is proceeding as I have planned.  Soon I will have my revenge” says the Sith Lord as he smiles under his helmet.

Fresh from the front page news story.....

Collectors can now submit photos of their own collections for display on the Official Star Wars site.  I know that a few JD forum members should submit something!

Clickie

Just completed a deal with Misukara - Smooth transaction all the way through.  Welcome to JD's Feedback Forum.

On a small planet quietly residing in the outer-rim territories, new events that will change the fate of the galaxy are unfolding...






In the dangerous Jundland Wasteland region of Tatooine, a small sandcrawler treads along a particularly remote section.  Unusual readings from the tyridium sensors direct the scavenging party to an area of barren desert filled with natural rock formations.






The leader of the small crew, T'Chi Oten-nal oversees the unloading of a Jawa scavenging party, which includes several labor droids, including the venerable AST-7, which has been with the T'Chi since his first journey as a Jawa youth.





\
"Oo-tee-di!" exclaims T'Chi as he points a dark cave in one of the rock formations.  He and his Jawa crew enter the cave to determine if this is the source of the unusual readings.






Shortly after entering the darkened interior of the natural cave, a brilliant flash of light emanates from the heart of the mysterious cavern...






Several minutes later, the aftermath of unknown events leave the Jawa scavenging party unconscious.  A strange object glows in the corner of the dark cave.






After several minutes, T’Chi Oten-nal slowly seems to recover from unknown assault.  All he remembers is entering the cave and a brilliant flash of light.






Slowly sitting up, T’Chi screams in horror “Etu Cheen Ooo!”  His fallen brothers do not move.






The sullen Jawa leader tries desperately to wake his comatose companions.






Realizing the worst, his friends were killed sometime after the peculiar flash, T’Chi cries out of the cave for assistance “Ootina Chee a tu cho.”






Hearing the calls from the heart of the cave, AST-7 and BX-4 following the path of their Jawa masters deep into the interior.






Stoically, T’Chi orders AST-7 to carry the bodies of his fallen friends back to their sandcrawler home.






As T’Chi watches as the dead Jawas are taken away, he reflects on the horribly tragic year that has besieged his scavengeing crew.  Between the ruthless attacks of the Tusken warlord B’rmar the Fierce and this mysterious cave, he has seen the death of all of his Jawa companions.






With the death of all his brothers, T’Chi resolves to determine the source of this unprovoked attack.






In the interior of the cave, a small object has been uncovered from the sandy floor.  A mysterious glow emenates from it’s interior.  T’Chi leans closer to investigate.






T'Chi touches the cool surface of the object.  Suddenly the mysterious box levitates and blue electrical sparks crackle from strangely metallic surfaces.






Sensing great power within mysterious object, T’Chi’s eyes glow with eager anticipation.






While continuing to feel the power surges from the mysterious object as an ethereal presence is revealed.  The shadowy figure speaks in a deep reverberating voice, “Who has claimed the strength to try and revive me from Darkness.”

T’Chi Oten-nal listens closely the instructions of the ethereal presence.  Sensing great power and knowing that he has lost all that was dear to him with the death of the his fallen comrades, T’Chi claims allegiance to his new master. 






The veiled figure tells T’Chi of an ancient secret for creating an orb of power using the mysterious object.  He orders his new apprentice to take this Orb to Gardulla the Hutt.  Having forged an agreement many years ago, he tells T’Chi that she will know what needs to be done to complete his new Master's task.






Following the precise instructions of his Master, T’Chi is able summon a shimmering orb from the interior of the mysterious object.

“Go now, take this Orb straight to the Hutt.  Do not waiver in your task.  Only when you return will you be given the secrets to eternal power.”






Knowing that it will take much to long to reach Gardulla, T’Chi seeks out is old friend Hamma Gringol.  Hamma is smuggler operating on Tatooine who provides items for many of the Tatooine residents, including the Jawa, Tuskens, and the Hutts.  T'Chi and Hamma  a long history of transactions of mutual benefit.

“Hamma, Eecha tu Nee Tinnea” T’Chi tells his friend he has a valuable object that must be delivered straight to Gardula the Hutt.






Hamma gazes on the shimmering orb and mesmerized by the swirling energy.  “I can do this for you my old friend.  I will soon be returning to Gardulla’s palace.”






“Ontona Chu Deedo ti” exclaims T’Chi excitedly.  Hamma clearly understands the Jawa’s sense of urgency.  However, already, Hamma is contemplating his next move.






Hamma stares longly at the precious orb.  He thinks to himself of the good fortune that has fallen on him.  At last he has a gift that cannot be refused.  Silently, he turns and quickly leaves knowing that he may finally be able to win the heart of that who he desires most.






Meanwhile on the outskirts of Gardulla the Hutts expansive palace, a slave silently goes about her duties. 







“Shmi, my precious Shmi, it is so good to see you again” exclaims Hamma.  “I hope your master is treating you well.  How I do wish you would allow me to try and buy your freedom.”

Nervously, Shmi Skywalker embraces Hamma.  “Hamma, I’ve told you to stop coming to see me.  Gardulla disapproves of her slaves having visitors.”






 “You know it is impossible for us to be together; you should leave now” says Shmi as looks off in the distance.

“Shmi, I have something you must see” says Hamma as he pulls the Orb from his traveling robe. 






“Oh my, its very beautiful... but what is it?” asks Shmi?

“It’s a gift for you” exclaims Hamma.






“I could never accept such an item.  If it were discovered, Gardulla would surely send me to the dungeons” says Shmi as she turns away. 

“Shmi, you must take this.  I know it contains great power and strength.  I’m sure that in the future it will be incredibly valuable,” says Hamma.  He hands the Orb to Shmi.   “I have to go now.  Keep it hidden.  I will check on you again as soon as I can.  I know that someday we can be together.”






Reluctantly, Shmi takes the orb and stares at it.  Sensing an uncomfortable power in her hands, she is unsure of what the future holds for her.






Confident that his old friend Hamma will deliver the Orb and craving more knowledge and power, T’Chi quickly returns to the cave to study the mysterious object…

Since March is winding down, do we need to agree on a Group Project and Monthly Challenge for April.  I'm pretty sure we talked about doing imperials for one of them. 

However, I was wondering if anyone else wanted to follow the guantlet that Chewie laid down and make a cusom figure out of Ephant Mon:



Spectre also has a great Mon Custom:



Given the "rarity" of Ephant, this may be cost prohibitive and not very popular, but I thought I'd at least throw it out there.  I've been thinking about doing one ever since Chewie first showed us the headless Mon.

Any thoughts?

My 7 yr old son has been admiring my custom figures recently and he said, "Dad I want to make a star wars figure" so I agreed and let him run wild with a couple of clones that he had an some Michael's paints. 

I offer up two of the most colorful clones imaginable.  He had a lot of fun but I can't afford to let him customize too much.  He wanted to a whole of army of these guys. 

Anyway, enjoy the fruits of a seven year old as the first time he puts paint to plastic.

Did you guys change the order of the forums or am I just nuts?  I thought the Customs forum was at the top of of one of the sublists.  I'm very confused.