You have a wonderful imagination...that's what I think distinguishes you from the rest of the customizers here. Just keep that imagination...that's the key.

Yeah, Chewie. The rest of us are unimaginative, talentless hacks. 

Seriously though, Mubass looks great! I was wondering what I could do with those Sahara wraps, and now I know. This is an amazing custom...the paint app really adds a vile, scary quality to him. Amazing!

The only thing that throws me a bit is his boots...they look spit-shined and new, but the rest of his outfit is heavily weathered. What's your thinking on that?

-DD

I guess part of my criticism of the Dathomir chapters centers on our perceptions of Ventress...I thought of her as fairly powerful...not to the level of Dooku, but her ability to hold her own against Obi-Wan at certain points lends her some credibility.   I would have liked to have seen more action between her and Sriadne, at least.

The other place I thought Dathomir lost us a bit was in the previous chapter when you showed the witch in the last panel...she hadn't really become an integral part of the story yet; I think it ruined a great reveal showing her so soon. We should have seen her only through the characters eyes...it would have made her more frightening, and the build-up would have been nice as until she attacked, she would have been mere supposition and rumor on the characters part. (Sure, we'd seen her in your thread, but some of us had forgotten.)

Other than those two quibbles I liked Dathomir, and especially the intro of Freelo to the series.

Speaking of Freelo, you've hit the right balance for him. He's comic relief without being an annoying buffoon like Jar Jar. I also like that you haven't portrayed him as cowardly in every situation...Although he fled from Siriadne on Dathomir (who wouldn't?) in Dark Exchange he's quite willing to fight, even if he proves totally inept at it.

It's been a fun ride so far...can't wait to see where you take us.

-DD

I love that door gunner. I'm going to have to borrow that bit of inspiration. I think I may add a kama to mine, and maybe some web gear so he can be suspended from the custom gunship I'm working on.

I agree that the "Slice" GI Joe body makes a great SW body. I have a few of those I may use for Mandalorians or other Mercs.

Also, don't downplay your early work, there's some really great stuff there! I'd seen some of those before but never realized they were yours. I'm especially fond of that black and maroon battle droid. Nice job!

I'm dying to know where the shoulder gear for your green clone came from. It looks familiar, but I can't place it...

-DD

Hey Smarty,

I really like the design on the girl in the clone armor; it very much fits in with the sort of designs we've seen on some of the conceptual clones for Ep. III.

The standout here for me, though, is the Dash Rendar backpack on the Dug...great idea, and one I'm going to borrow. It really does seem like a weapon designed for that species.

As for Greenday, normally I wouldn't agree with putting anyone's info on a public message board...but as he's a very special little creep, I say he's got it coming. You may want to edit it though, Smarty...I'm not sure if you could be held responsible for some sort of privacy violation.

-DD

Amazing work, Glassman. I tend to agree on the ROTS packaging...way too busy for my tastes. The saga cards have a lot more class, and fine customs like these deserve it.

Those Tonnika sisters are simply amazing.

-DD

I'm in. I'll take him to some clubs in LA. 


-DD

Looks like Titan A.E. walkers to me.

Very cool stuff, Fritz. I'm not sure I meantioned it before, but I love the dead trooper series. It's something I had thought of myself at one point but never tried it; now that I see how well it can be done maybe I'll give it a go.

That Pit Fighter Luke made me laugh out loud.

-DD

Unfortunately these will never see the light of day. Palisades didn't get enough pre-orders to justify making these, and went out of business just after the first of the year.

-DD