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Xbox Nerd Corps: Ed Webb
“I attended Zero Hour at the 360 launch, when the idea of personalized plates was new,” says Ed Webb, a 41-year-old Xbox MVP better known as SpaceGhost2K. “Time has passed, and the only personalization I’ve seen is people deciding which corporate plate they want on their ’box. That’s not ‘personal’ to me.”
“Personal” definitely nails the DIY spirit behind Ed’s incredible custom faceplates. Working with off-the-shelf paints, stickers, and mini action figures, the one-time Xbox Merchandise Field Rep thinks of his creations as “little vertical dioramas” that often focus on comics, movies, and TV shows. His works — which he frequently auctions away on eBay — are plastic tributes to fan-friendly franchises like Lost, Ghostbusters, and Star Wars.
“I’m a pop-culture geek, so for me it’s more about making someone say ‘I remember that!’ or ‘That’s my favorite’ or just making them laugh,” explains Ed. “I get a bigger kick out of putting something obscure on a faceplate — like the ‘Sylar’s Escape’ Heroes faceplate — that maybe eight people will ‘get.’ If there’s nothing to ‘get,’ it probably wouldn’t appeal to me.”
Some of Ed’s plates require inside knowledge, like the “Sylar’s Escape” Heroes plate (based on the Season 1 finale) or the Oceanic Flight 815 plate. On the latter, the front looks like the side of a jet airliner, but Lost fans will note the painted wreckage on the tail end, complete with a tiny toy survivor. (Or is it?)
On deck: an ambitious Manhunt 2 plate that includes a holographic eye, as well as a light-up Matrix of Leadership from Transformers. And maybe someday he’ll even find the inspiration to finally defeat his nemesis, Batman. “I’ve got paint masks and figures, but I just can’t get a mental image of a finished plate that I’m happy with,” he tells us. “I don’t believe it can’t be done; the muse just hasn’t whacked me yet.”
You're next! We love celebrating the superfans of Xbox, but it takes more than a cool tattoo or a custom license plate to make it into the Nerd Corps. If you think you have what it takes, send us an email and tell us why you deserve some extraordinary love.
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double0HME
April 30, 2009 at 5:43pm
i recently drew riddick on the side of me "cheese box" and it looks amazing but the marker is bound to fade eventualy :( oh well it still looks great
cin84_12
April 03, 2008 at 12:25pm
Ed is an awesome guy and his work is fantastic. He made the bubbles faceplate for me and it proudly adorns my 360.
DarthViking1
February 28, 2008 at 8:05am
Dude!, a faceplate with a light up Matrix of leadership from Transformers!?!?! "I WANT IT BAD!"
Slightly Better Name
February 20, 2008 at 12:54pm
Ed "Spaceghost 2K" Webb is a genius. I surf his thread in the OTL at Teamxbox.com all the time. I personally ordered a plate from him and i gotta say his work is fantastic. I ordered a Led Zeppelin plate and it looks like i coulda gone to a store and buy it (quality wise anyway). Keep up the good work Spacey!
SHOCKERRA
February 19, 2008 at 8:42pm
Good Stuff! Personally, I dug the Rainbow Six Vegas one! Ross (SHOCKERRA)
Player No. 13
February 19, 2008 at 7:47pm
OLD! (j/k lol) It's good to see that you guys are still giving Ed props for his work. He has had requests in the hundreds since you initially published this article in the magazine months ago. I believe ebay has been a good friend of his also..
JaRocketeer187
February 19, 2008 at 5:54am
I really like the Iron Giant one. I loved that movie growing up.I fly solo.
breadman007
February 16, 2008 at 7:21am
ya, lou was easy but i just couldnt beat mosh one on raining blood. i thought i needed star power but i finally did without it. it was cool. are these things gonna be sold!!!!!???
breadman007
February 15, 2008 at 1:05pm
sweet!! r they gonna be sold? *ha ha i just beat ghIII on hard wut now!!!!!! (15 gamerscore is pretty cheap 4 that ach)**
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