Dragon Quest VIII Project WIP

I had this project my head for a long time now but due to lack of offers for another set of DQ VIII Play Arts, I decided to shelve out Concept B and just toy-hunted for the "Ultima Weapons."

~ Explanations, of course.

Pictured: Top = Concept B; Bottom = Concept A

Concept A: "Ultima Weapon"
Similar to the Play Arts Arms sets (e.g. Squall with Lionheart, Tidus with Caladbolg). No duplicate weapon per character and also, priority per character are exclusive weapons. For example, everyone can equip the Met King Shield and that it's better than the Big Boss' Shield for Yangus but the latter is exclusive to Yangus so its more preferable. This may also be the reason why I decided not to give Jessica a shield. ^^;

Concept B: "Another Form"
Note: Dissidia FF terminology. Concept B is mainly inspired from the concept of video game characters with bonus costumes or alternate looks.

~ This is a Work-In-Progress project, which means some are yet to be checked out/fulfilled.
See below for the list / explanation. ~

Hero

A. "Ultima Weapon" (67% accomplished)
-- Metal Babble Sword = DONE
-- Met King Shield
-- Fuse the baggage with the scabbard of the Metal Babble Sword = DONE

B. "Super High Tension Mode" aka: Super Saiyan Hero (67% accomplished)
-- Head Swap with a suitable Dragon Ball 6-incher figure.
-- vol. 4 Platinum Sword = DONE
-- vol. 2 Mirror Shield = DONE

Jessica

A. "Ultima Weapon" (50% accomplished)
-- Gringham Whip
-- Whip on her waist must be replaced by her magic stick = DONE

B1. "Chic Mode" (100% accomplished)
-- Shorter skirt to allow more mobility = DONE

B2. "Bunny Girl" (0% accomplished, optional)
-- Headswap with Fraulein Revoltech Haruhi Suzumiya Bunny Girl ver.

Angelo / Kukule

A. "Ultima Weapon" (100% accomplished)
-- Holy Silver Rapier = DONE
-- Templar Knight's Shield = DONE
-- Replace rapier sheath = DONE

B1. Marcello (0% accomplished)
-- Marcello

B2. Abbot Marcello (0% accomplished), optional
-- Abbot's Vestment
-- Rune Staff

Yangus

A. "Ultima Weapon" (100% accomplished)
-- Conqueror's Axe = DONE
-- Big Boss' Shield = DONE

B. "Barbarian Mode" (100% accomplished)
-- Remove fur coat = DONE
-- Oaken Club = DONE
-- Pot Lid = DONE


Lastly, let me thank the people that helped out a lot in making this project possible ~
~ Hikari03: For providing a complete Legend Items Gallery volume 4 set including the elusive Metal Babble Sword.
~ Singer_Yuna: For providing the Met King Sword and Kukule's Ultima Weapons
~ Markcarandang: For helping me get the Gringham Whip via Yahoo! JP Auctions. Steep but worth it. ^^;
~ Touya, Orochicoops and Lied: For providing the second set of Dragon Quest VIII Play Arts figures and the Big Boss' Shield for Yangus.
~ Serverus: For providing great information about the perfect head swap for Hero and "Marcello."