Ep 6. Wasteland Warriors

In Face Off season 11 episode 6, titled "Wasteland Warriors," the remaining contestants are challenged with creating post-apocalyptic wasteland warriors inspired by the Mad Max universe. The artists must create two characters that are not only visually striking and unique but also tell a story through their design. To add an extra layer of difficulty, the contestants are required to use unconventional materials such as old car parts, broken pieces of glass, and discarded metal.

The episode opens with host McKenzie Westmore introducing the challenge and taking the contestants to a junkyard where they can scavenge for materials. The artists are visibly excited about the opportunity to work with unconventional materials and get to work immediately. However, as they start to sketch and plan their designs, it becomes clear that creating two cohesive characters that tell a story is going to be a challenge.

As the artists begin to build their characters, they run into several obstacles. Some struggle with the weight and mobility of their costumes, while others have difficulty manipulating the materials they have chosen. One contestant, in particular, has difficulty getting his materials to adhere to his mannequins and has to scrap his original plan mid-way through the build.

The judges, including Ve Neill, Glenn Hetrick, and Neville Page, visit each artist's station to provide feedback throughout the build. They offer suggestions on how to improve each character's design and encourage the contestants to take risks and push themselves creatively. The judges are particularly impressed with one artist's use of a broken car windshield as a visor for his character and another artist's intricate use of metal wire to create a unique texture.

As the contestants work through the night to complete their builds, tensions are high, and the pressure is palpable. Several artists struggle to finish one of their characters, and it looks as if they may not be able to pull off both designs in time for the reveal. However, with some last-minute adjustments and a few adrenaline-fueled finishing touches, each artist manages to present two fully-realized post-apocalyptic wasteland warriors.

During the reveal, the contestants present their characters to the judges and explain the inspiration behind each design. The judges are wowed by the level of detail and creativity on display and are impressed with how each character tells a unique story. They single out several standout designs and offer constructive criticism to help the artists improve their craft.

After deliberation, the judges make their final decisions, and one artist is declared the winner of the challenge, earning immunity for the next episode. Another contestant is deemed the weakest link and is sent home, bringing the competition down to a select few.

Overall, "Wasteland Warriors" is an exciting and visually stunning episode that showcases the creativity and resourcefulness of the remaining Face Off contestants. By forcing them to work with unconventional materials and challenging them to tell a story through their designs, the show asks its artists to push themselves creatively and take risks. The result is a showcase of some of the most imaginative and unique characters in the show's history.