Two-Sides Of Apocalypse: 1/6-works from Methamphibian vs BHEAD
When the world comes to an end, and survives thereafter, the age of apocalypse is ripe for reinvention and two names in the 1/6th-realms come immediately into mind: Metamphibian from the US, and BHEAD from Korea. ~ TOYSREVIL takes a blog-ride down the destructed highway and presents a visual-trip of past works from both artists, for your 1/6-loving pleasures ...
"Methamphibian" is famous for customizing sneakers / shoes [Profiled HERE in 2007]. As a toy-collector and customizer, he used to go by the handle "Anti-Personnel" on the One Sixth Warriors toy-forum (where I first witnessed his 1/6-work, as well the source for images posted here). A short while back, his military-themed kitbashes were splashed all over hype-sites promoting sneakers and fashion. These are not those bashes, but of his earlier 1/6 work. Unfortunately, his website at Methamphibian.com is currently down, so there is no way to ascertain his current status in 1/6th.
Bod-Mods-WIPs:
Methamphibian focuses on individual character kitbashes, as well as intense motorcycle-mods and even weapon-mods, all with a distinct post-apocalypse-feel and colors to match. In his world, black is the new neon, and silver hides the shame of the need for speed and bullet ballets. His characters sit back and ride the fallout-wave with a smirk and a twist of the accelerator, and rides it HARD. This is cyber-punk in shredded jeans.
Witness The Skull Squandron:
Early military-themed kitbashes:
DAY AFTER WW3: A BOY, A GIRL & A HUNTER
Active since 2005, his notoriety was enhanced online to English speakers when his works were introduced on the OSW board by Zuno of E-Ureka back in 2008. The Korean artist known as BHEAD's "Day After WW3" concepts have en-tranced hobbyists for a long time since, and no doubt inspired a legion of fans and collectors. Primarily an illustrator by trade, BHEAD's current work can be found on his blog @ http://blog.naver.com/systemgore.
WIPs of upcoming Soldier:
Encompassing the spirit of Mad Max-on-speed and looking like the dredged of cyber-punk from posh Japanese illustrations come to life. In truth, his works defy normal description, and undoubtably the chemical fallout has affected everyone's visual senses looking at his creations. Primarily focused on soldiers and denizens surviving the apocalypse, of particular note is his 2010-release of LADY ZHIVA VOID GIRL ~ whom has been one of the key releases of the year, and then some.
A E-Ureka Exclusive limited to only 10 pieces worldwide - Lady Zhiva Void Girl was made available for pre-order in 2010, and has since sold out. Price tag was US$1,100, and it has since sold out. A testament to his wares, without a shred of doubt. (More on that in another post).
One creation-scenario is free from all fallout and rides the urban winds of evolution, while another does not see or smell the air of reality that more likely will crumble the lungs - both Methamphibian and BHEAD enrich the hobby with their creations (regardless of intentions). We hope to one day see more of Methamphibian's work (although it seems doubtful) and look forward to what else BHEAD has in store for fans - of which I am one of the legion.
TWO-SIDES OF THE APOCALYPSE - one way to enjoy the 1/6th hobby :)
