Ok, got some reasonable hands in there… still immature, but I like the pose and proportions. Some accessories for the cloak clasp, and that’s all I’ve had time for lately :).
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Looking great so far… One mean looking character
Excellent work so far! Will he have a tongue?
Thanks guys. Yeah, he is super mean :evil:.
While it’s Skeletor, Skeletor is based on ‘The Grim Reaper’, better known as Death. One of the 4 Horsemen of the Apocalypse, so I’m using more than just the toy as reference…
Lot’s of anatomy drawings, and some classic paintings that depict the 4 horsemen, along with other nasty bits of character ref here an there. So he may start to lean more away from the classic Skeletor look as I go.
For sure he isn’t going to have that weird sword the toy had. He needs something much meaner 
I’m thinking no on the tongue for now… under his jaw is a hollow cavity, like in a real human skull… I don’t see how it would fit in. But maybe :), it’s not like I’m running off a design here. Just letting the polys flow as a I go.
Thanks guys!
Solidsnake… I just had a look at your Mantis thread… I had seen a bit of it earlier… wow, talk about excellent character work. Kudos sir!
Looking sweet, cant wait to see the final full body.
Little update here, he had been sitting on the back burner for too long.
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Very cool update! …he’s very well detailed! Amazing stuff.
great stuff man! i will have to follow this thread fo sho!
Holy **** - this is being done RIGHT. Great job so far on him, I like that you’re getting away from the action figure and more realistic. The crazy stretch skin looks unique too, you might play it up a bit further for the final. I like how the skin is appearing to deteriorate/rot and become more dessicated from the shoulders on up into the skull. You also may go a bit further with that concept from the neck into the shoulder, really stripping and burning the skin off right close to the skull, and growing healthier and more robust further down.
Five stars on this sculpt from me - can’t wait to see more of this one.
gr88 detailingsmall_orange_diamond…nic rneder…pls give some tips for rendering
The skull is brutal
Cherub already said it right: Man, that skull ROCKZ! Love it!
Like the whole Skeletor allot as well. Great work on the muscles and the skin stretching. Very, very sinister. Please keep going and show more.
Ah, and I love the inside of the mouth. I mean, the details behind the lower jaw. Hope we see him scream in future.
Again, thumbs up and all the best.
Thanks all! I appreciate the comments.
I certainly am hoping to have him be more realistic than toylike. It’s just a matter of time. Work is busy and he’s a side project. Hopefully I can get some time to do some more work this weekend.
Thanks again to those that have left their thoughts and critiques.
Off to a fantastic start! The bones are detailed perfectly. I look forward to seeing the same level of attention given to the rest of the character. I’ll be watching this one.
Extreme awesome man!! The skull is impressive, like the cross bones also rocks!!
Keep going!!
rocks
I love the look. You are taking He-man a bit serious. I’m such a nerd for loving it.