Custom/Kitbash: Cigar (or Cigarette) Girl

Holy crap! I absolutely love how this came out. Such a great idea to do a figure of, and perfectly done. She looks like she stepped right out of that era. And all the detailed items on the tray look incredible. Seriously, what an awesome figure.

Much appreciated, Reverend. That’s high praise, indeed, from someone who’s diorama work is always so detailed and expansive.

Mmmm, very sexy cigar girl, Stryker! And I agree with everyone else, the little items and details of the box are what make this pop!

I'm not partial to red stockings myself but it does complete the look beautifully. I prefer the classic nude or black look, either sheer or fishnet.

Thanks, TGF. I honestly didn’t even pay much attention to her stockings. I might have to look into that.

Great looking cigarette girl and all the little details are amazing!

Thank you, Bad-Wolf. Appreciate the kind words.

Perfect.  The headsculpt choice was great, too.

ZombieKev wrote:Perfect.  The headsculpt choice was great, too.

Thanks. She was my first choice for this project a few years ago. I thought she had a certain look that would work for that bygone era.

Nicely done,

After a fashion she lives on in The Rocky Horror Show, though she sold ice creams.

CHEERS!

Thanks, Roger. Rocky Horror was so long ago (and in mostly a drunken/drug-induced haze), I barely remember much of that movie.

I was actually referring to the stage show, which is touring again soon. I've seen it 4 times now, awesome show!

CHEERS!

Really? Do they have someone selling ice cream dressed like a Cigar Girl? If so, that’s awesome.

Very nice and imaginitive. I remember cigarette and ice cream girls at the theatre when I was a small boy. Puts me in mind of the Monty Python albatross sketch too somehow.

Thanks, Andrew. I remember those days, as well. Also when Usherettes would escort you to your seat.

Stryker2011 wrote:Really? Do they have someone selling ice cream dressed like a Cigar Girl? If so, that’s awesome.

Yeah, this is Patricia Quinn from the original stage production in the early 70's:



CHEERS!

I'm contemplating submitting Stryker2011's pictures as a suggestion for a 1:6 figure or at the very least a head sculpt with outfit and accessories set.

I know a contact or two / I know people who know people who may be interested or consider Stryker2011's subject as a possible offering.

Nothing set in stone yet. If anything does proceed, I'll reach out to Stryker2011.

That's how much his figure resounds with me.

Very cool. Hope something comes of it. As long as it's ok with Stryker.

Impressive creation with so many little details in the tray. You’ve really captures a slice of life from a bygone (although not long ago) era. I could see this as a display in a museum about social history or design. It’s really good.

Thanks, MarkEl. Appreciate the kind words.

Chung, go ahead and see what happens (as long as I get a free prototype -- just kidding; that would be cool though). I'd love to see what would come of it. If anything, I'd like to see a company offer a smiling head sculpt like some of the ladies pictured above in my historical essay.

Just been digging through the archives and found this! what a fantastic idea for a character! she looks so cool. She really does look the part. I love all the cigars and cigarette packs she has for sale! did you make them all yourself?
Really enjoyed that!

Thanks, Dal. I bought the cigarette, gum & playing card packs as flat pre-printed items, and then had to cut and assemble them -- pain in the butt for someone with bad eyes and arthritis. I just took new pics of her, as I've had different stockings for a very long time and decided to take a pic of her with the new ones. I think these look more appropriate for the time period rather than the red thigh-highs & garters.

Wow! she is so cool! Her new stockings really look the part too! Thanks for the new pics

Oh yes, she looks the part perfectly. I would say immaculate, but that would defeat the point.

Thanks, fellas. I really need to figure out better lights for the photo tent I just assembled (the ones that came with it sort of suck -- even at full blast, they aren't nearly bright enough.)

I was going to say that you don't need full-blast LED lights most of the time, but if that is full blast, you are probably right. I use relatively cheap task lights from Kroger and Walmart (the latter have three different light settings).

LED lights do give nice additional light (I have them in the Ammo Arms) but I also use a pair of these to cast additional light onto my scenes. they help diffuse too much light

pays off to dig in old stuff... such a cool custom with amazingly detailed accessories. The tray is awesome.

Amazing work, Stryker2011!! Not only the girl but also the stuff she's selling.

BAMComix wrote:LED lights do give nice additional light (I have them in the Ammo Arms) but I also use a pair of these to cast additional light onto my scenes. they help diffuse too much light

Thanks. I have a couple small desk-top LEDs, that came with different colored interchangeable screens; I used the plain white for the photos I did of Kraasa Xan, and that worked better. The inside of the photo tent I got is reflective silver (like tin foil) so I'm going to try putting these new lights in there as well to see how the images turn out.

Illusion wrote:pays off to dig in old stuff... such a cool custom with amazingly detailed accessories. The tray is awesome.

koloth wrote:Amazing work, Stryker2011!! Not only the girl but also the stuff she's selling.

Thank you both so much. It's much appreciated.