An interesting topic, the only guys I haven't seen named that really became inspireing after I had already started would have to be Troops of Doom and Yak's Pub, two very very funny dios in their own right. Other than those I have seen all the names of who inspired me I think.

But also one thing not mentioned is inspiration outside the dio world. Most of mine are probably clear already (Sunbow toon, Terminator, Star Wars ect) and of course there is family guy, Simpsons, Matt Fewer, MST3K, even Bob Newhart.

:o Wow! Thanks bro! :o

I have stayed away from this thread, I did not want to hurt anyone's feelings. I know I will forget someone. Everyone here has posted shots that make you go WOW!! The one that does it consistantly is Outrider - Craig does not post a bad one. DaveCW is a pro, his lighting & clarity is something I will hope to one day achive half of his talent in. Flatline is a genius - Marcos can take a wooden spoon, a flower pot, some office equipment and a spiked dog collar and make some of the most believable sets. Prince Adam's 12" customs are a true work of art. Scarrviper's custom figures and Fireflyed's vehicles are second to none. Gunner has got all the great figures. Monte & Toneguns have some of the most beautiful natural backdrops I have ever seen. Guiltridden does some cool angles I would love to try sometime. Hammerfel for opening up his wallet every month and paying for this mammoth website that we all call home.

There are so many people on this site that inspire me Outrider (Craig) just wow all the time long before I joined this site I was always amazed by his pic. Flatline (Marcos) his sets just get better and better and he has made a few little stories that I really enjoyed and inspired me to try my own. Vader9900 (Dave) The lighting and sets are always great. Scarrviper (Kurt) has some of the best customs I have ever seen. Fireflyed (Cory) Some of the paint jobs he does can make some of the lamest figures look cool. I can't name any more off the top of my head but I know I have found ideas to use from everyone on this site.