A Closer Look At Smirking Cloud Serpent by Justin Volpe of POP Prolific

Here are some swell snaps of the SMIRKING CLOUD SERPENT one-of-a-kind custom-1/6 by Justin Volpe of Pop Prolific (which we featured before and has since sold out via www.shoplabel111.com), along with it's origin story. Also do check out the fold-out wings! How cool is that!



"Smirking Cloud Serpent, was a warrior chief folded into the Python branch of troopers early on. Initially contracted to track down crafty enemies who had the resources to disappear in the far off corners of the galaxy. A silent, confident, and strict enforcer, manhunting parties lead by Cloud Serpent never end empty handed. "

"This piece began as a Mandalorian re-imagining of the Aztec god, Quetzalcoatl. When I was finished with the piece, "Mandalorian Quetzalcoatl" felt too specific and direct a name. I wanted she/he to feel more distant and mythical. In the Aztec pantheon of gods, Quetzalcoatl's father is Mixcoatl. Mixcoatl translates to "Cloud Serpent". For me this title is a more accurate fit than Quetzalcoatl, which translates to "Feathered Serpent". In the end, I was very pleased with the way the kit-bashed Gundam elements accented the Mandalore Armor." ~Justin Volpe

"For this summer I hope to put out a new figure at least every week. Sometimes it may not work out, but if you're into these figures, there's a lot more on the horizon. Depending on the character and complexity, some will be one of a kind... some will be limited to 2-3 pieces." ~teases Justin (*gasp*)