This was a requested design. The Phantom, named such as those he battles see him as an undying ghost, a legend that refuses to die. I still remember reading the old comic strip every Sunday. I understood the stripes when it was black and white, adding a little more to the design, but in color I just don't think it looks as good. From customs, redesigns, and the requests, I can tell others agree. So, I went with a straight purple design, using an old cast head I picked up back when fodder boxes were running on the forums. Sans only the holsters, I think he came out well. Maybe only with the consideration of a lighter purple.