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Darth Malgus Custom Marvel Legends Star Wars Figure
Darth Malgus is one of my favorite of the Sith Lords and Katosuki has captured his likeness with his Custom Marvel Legends Scale Darth Malgus figure. The painting and sculpting technique used to make this figure give it a rough and raw edge. The texture of the armor and the sculpting on the face give Malgus that battle hardened look. I typically like a soft cape to wrap the figure but the hard plastic cape featured here gives the cloak a flowing look that adds personality to the figure. Katosuki also has other custom Sith Lords this week so make sure after you have checked out his Custom Marvel Legends Scale Darth Malgus figure, go see what other surprises he has in store for you by viewing his other customs for sale.
The first of its kind featured on AFC is GetRightRobot’s Custom G1 Transformers Dinobot 5 Figure Box Set. Fresh for 2012 are the Dinobots reimagined in their G1 colors in a totally unique 5 bot box set. Customizing the Dinobots in their rare earth mode, this set captures the feel of the dinobots in a task force dubed “Dynamic Infiltration of Non-Biological Operations.” In robot form, the figures take on the appearance of the Dinobots but in alternate form, they are hidden in plain site as a force to be recon with. The box art on the set is all original and it is a very cool concept to release a “convention” style exclusive. This set goes above and beyond my expectations and is truly a one of a kind set:
“This set comes in a convention styled, telescopic box that is 20″x10″x5″ and features original artwork. The box is extremely sturdy and has 4 1/2″ soft foam cut to hold each figure. Included in the box are all five Dinobots, Swoop, Snarl, Slag, Sludge and Grimlock in their short lived Earth modes. A comic strip (also original artwork) included with this set tells the story of why the Dinobots adopted Earth modes to begin with. Each figure is painstakingly painted and comes with guns/missile launchers and swords!”
I have heard from GetRightRobot that this set has attracted a ton of attention and rightfully so! To view more detailed photos of each figure, head over to eBay and check out GetRightRobot’s Custom G1 Transformers Dinobot 5 Figure Box Set.
I have always been attracted to Shinobitron’s unique styling and artistic prowess when creating customs. So much, in fact, that I have been writing about his customs for almost 4 years! His latest Custom Transformers Movie G1 Black Zarak figure combines the classic colors with an update movie look and feel. Using the Transformers Movie Scorponok as the base figure, he has created a triple changer as this Zarak can transform into a Robot, Scorpion, and a Cybertronian Osprey Helicopter mode. Shinobitron is always thinking of creative ways to make his figures better and better. My only gripe with the original G1 Black Zarak is that the figure is too chunky and stalky but Shinobitron’s version gives the figure a more royal look and the body is proportionate in all the right places. To see more photos of this figure in his alternate modes, head over to eBay and check out this Custom Transformers Movie G1 Black Zarak figure.
I was a fan of the WWF back in the day when Hulk Hogan and Andre The Giant were clashing in the ring and Demolition ruled the world of Tag Team. As I got older, I did not watch it as much but the WWE will always have a special place in my heart. I love when customizers are passionate about their creations and create figures that are both meaningful to them and have a good story. Like jps9779, I am a wrestling fan, and this Custom Kane Resurrected Mattel Elite Legends figure is a great display of his talent as well as skill. The key to making one of these figures believable is executing the facial expression and the costume design, both of which are nicely done! Choosing to create the mask as he appeared when wrestling in the WWE, the forehead wrinkles and the texture of the mask looks very realistic. Round the figure off with hand painted flames and stitching and you have one mean Custom Kane figure!
I remember playing Megaman as a kid and seeing this figure brings back many memories of spending hours in front of the tube (when TV’s came with tubes). Jin Saotome has made a modern looking Custom Marvel Legends Megaman figure that is both versatile in display and angelic in appearance. The face of the figure is one my favorite aspects as the eyes and porcelain like features make this figure come alive. A completely new design, this Megaman is reimagined and from the blood, sweat, and tears of Jin and his artistic mind. I love the accessories that were made for the figure as they capture the classic nature of the Megaman. The metallic paint sheens of the figure is so well applied that the plastic ends up looking like armor. There are more photos of Jin’s Custom Marvel Legends Megaman figure over on eBay so head over and take peak!
The use of LED’s are getting more creative as the years go by and this Custom Transformers Nemesis Prime is a nice example of a figure that is both artistically and technically sound. By applying an LED in the sword, the figure has a very cool effect. Using the Maktoys Battle Tanker add on kit, this figure looks like it can open a can of whoopass on any foe. The paint app on the figure is stellar and Wilestbilame’s technique goes way beyond a simple repaint. Recreating the G2 color scheme on this RTS Laser Prime brings back that classic feel with a more updated modern look. Let’s read more about this figure from the source:
“Nemesis Prime, scourge, many names have been given to the infamous evil version of optimus prime, but one thing remains clear, it is one of the freaking coolest concepts ever brought into the transformers lore!! still, when the laser prime debuted into the reveal the shield figure series, I felt that there was still something missing from the aesthetics to truly make an intimidating and menacing rendition of scourge, thank goodness for maketoys battletanker armor!! This third party add-on makes this mold taller, bulkier and even adds a light up sword and a trailer for his truck mode which transforms into a super insane ultimate multi missile exosuit!!! Now we could have a really awesome taller armed to the teeth scourge!!! So keeping this notion in mind, I wanted to bring back the glory days of RID by recreating this reveal the shield version figure with his evil version cartoon colors, one of the things I always loved about the cartoon was “shine effect” they were drawn with on their windshields and shading on their bodies, sort of as if the metal and glass had it’s own shine in cartoon style, so using several stills I replicated that effect through a modern method known as “cell shading” and panel lining across his body to bring out a true cartoon style adding a more dynamic color scheme far beyond the simple repaint. Scourge and his trailer armor were carefully sanded and cleaned prior to painting, after which they were airbrushed with super high quality automotive grade lacquers and slightly detailed with high quality acrylics, and sealed with UV resistant matte finish to preserve his colors for years to come!”
Taking a page out of the George Lucas’ playbook of making figures that only appear briefly in movies for a half second is Joe Amato’s Custom MOTU Classics Wind Raider Pilot who goes by the name of Sky High! All jokes aside, it takes a keen eye to spot this heroic sky strider from a Masters of the Universe poster and an even more talent to translate this tiny piece of art into a figure. Now that Mattel has released their first ever MOTU Classics vehicle, Sky High was made to fit in the new Wind Raider. Given the concept art that Joe had to work with, he did an excellent job staying true to the MOTU Classics look and feel all the while creating a brand new figure for the line.
A first in AFC history, Koof LED has captured my attention and has not even laid a paint brush to his DA 28 Striker Optimus Prime Custom Transformers figure. You read that right, no paint has been applied to this figure! Instead, his talent lies in wiring LED lights all throughout the figure to create the cool effects you see in the photos. Here is a rundown of the LED modifications:
Led fiber optic roof lights
Led waist lights
Blue led eye
Dedicated switch located beside the engine sound activation switch
Lights gimmick link to the inner circuit, so lights gimmick activated when he speak
Shield with white and blue led
Headlights in vehicle mode
The figure looks pretty intimidating in vehicle mode. LED’s can easily be overdone (especially if you know what you are doing) but Koof LED’s work puts the lights in all of the right places.
Combining two of my favorite toy lines, Koolio54 has used combinations of Marvel and GI Joe body parts to create a new line of 3 3/4″ Custom Masters of the Universe figures. I don’t know how many countless hours it took this person to figure out what parts created which character from the classic 80′s cartoon but the results are fantastic. He did a great job keeping the 80′s look and feel of the characters while also giving them a more updated look, which is akin to what Mattel’s Masters of the Universe Classics line has done. The costumes and colors are pretty dead on and for He Man collectors that are running out of room to house the larger figure (you know who you are), the scale is small enough that this particular collection won’t take up that much space.
Highbrow takes on an entirely different look as Lek uses this P-38 to create a Custom Transformers Sunstorm figure that looks like it is taking to the skies fire! Using florescent paints and applying them to make it look like the vintage World War 2 plane is engulfed in flames, the figure takes on a great look that is a deviation from the usual Sunstorms that cross my path. The flame effects are not overdone, which takes restraint as some tend to go overboard with this kind of technique but the flames are in the right place and are believable. Looking at the figure in color takes on a totally different dimension.
The flames look even better in living color and they appear to be sculpted on as opposed to just painted on. This gives them a 3D effect that looks stellar when the lights are on. I have a soft spot for World War 2 planes and I applaud Lek for thinking outside the box on this one and not just doing a Starscream repaint. To take a look at the robot mode of the figure, head over to eBay and check out this amazing Custom Transformers Sunstorm figure.
Go big or go home! Xaviercal has definatley gone bug with his Custom G1 Masterpiece Transformers Fortress Maximus figure. Standing a gargantuan 2 feet tall, this figure captures the essence of the Generation 1 figure with the updated articulation and scale of the custom designed by a talented individual. There are many feature that have been packed into this great figure, including LED’s and scratch built parts. The hands and sword were designed and built from the ground up. A lot of work went into this amazing custom so make sure to head over to eBay and check out Xaviercal’s Custom G1 Masterpiece Transformers Fortress Maximus figure.
Harkening back to the animal instinct that is deep within all of us, Frenzy.Rumble ventures into the realm of the beast with this unique Custom Transformers Beast Wars Optimus Primal figure. Formerly a commissioned custom, Frenzy.Rumble is making this figure available to anyone who will find a great home for this figure. He has the unique ability to transform mediocre figures into epic creations and this Optimus Primal is no exception. The figure has two very distinct looks and there is no question that Optimus is a living, breathing machine when he is in robot mode. By hand sculpting the fur on the shoulders, head, back, and arms, it gives the illusion of flowing hair, making the alternate version of this figure very believable. To view more photos of Frenzy.Rumble’s Custom Transformers Beast Wars Optimus Primal figure, head over to eBay!
After enjoying some rest and relaxation from a nice long vacation, I am back in action and this week I am a sucker for the G1 combiner homages and ThyVipera has created this amazing Custom G1 Transformers Menasor combiner to feast your eyes on! Standing 16″ tall, this Menasor captures the bulky and stalky nature of the original combiner of 80′s but with added articulation, this figure does not suffer from the robotic like poses we were stuck with as kids. In some cases, customers have to sacrifice the ability of the figure to reduce down to the sum of its parts but not in this case! ThyVipera has created a true combiner that represents the classic nature of the Stunticons in true Generation 1 fashion!
Megatron Custom Transformers DOTM Leader Class Figure
Standing an impressive 11″ tall and scratch built from the concept art from Josh Nizzi comes ForgottenForest’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Megatron figure. this figure was designed with detail in mind with sculpted 3D rust effects, pistons that expand and contract, and lots of mechanical details that are hidden all over this design. The rust effects add a very cool effect on Megatron that mirrors his look in the movie, completing his decrepit and decomposing body he is trying so desperately to save. The pistons add realism and the addition of moving parts to a figure is always a plus. A special secret lies within his gun and to tell you more about this effect is ForgottenForrest himself:
"Megatron also comes with his shotgun which is movie acurate,his shotgun can be held in his hand or stored on his back, as an added feature i have made his gun to fold up and attach to his arm to mirror his gen one appearance."
I love the G1 effect as it is like and Easter Egg that only you (and the readers of this blog) will know! To view more photos of ForgottenForest’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Megatron figure, head over to eBay!
Less than 5 hours away until this Custom Star Wars Old Republic Darth Malgus figure goes away forever (or until the next lucky soul puts it on eBay again). I must admit that I broke down and bought the complete Star Wars Saga on Blu Ray so I am back into the fantasy from the Galaxy far far away… I told myself that I would not buy them but I succumbed to the dark side. At any rate, this Darth Malgus custom is cool on several levels. First, it is not a toy that Hasbro will produce any time soon (or ever). Second, I really like how the face was designed as the figure looks like it has been through hell during the Great Galactic War. I love the pits and craters in the head and face as it reminds me of how Darth Vader looked when Luke removed his mask. The customizer did the video game character justice!
The addition of Optimus Prime’s plethora of arsenal in the Transformers Dark of the Moon movie gave Prime the ability to fend off the Decepticons and Sentinal Prime in the battle to save eaeth and JCArtwork has captured this version of Prime in fanatastic detail and scale. This Custom Transformers DOTM Leader Class Ultimate Jetwing Optimus Prime captures the vision that movie portrayed in stunning scale and detail. The colors are so vibrant and they look like how they did on the big screen. In addition to the LED’s that light up in the eyes, JCArtwork has also put LED’s in the weapons as well, giving an energizing effect of powering on. If you are going to buy an Optimus Prime, this one would be the one to own! Combining the best of all Transformers movies into one super scale leader class figure is one of the best homages I have seen thus far to the great leader of the Autobots!
Hot off the just released Batman: Arkham City video game comes FitzJedi’s Custom Marvel Legends Arkham City Catwoman figure. In the game, Two-Face has kidnapped Catwomen and plots to publicly try and execute her in a plot to gain control over Arkham City (an abandoned Gotham suburb that has been made into a prison following the destruction of Arkham Asylum and Blackgate Prison) forcing Batman to enter the city to save her.
FitzJedi has done an excellent job translating the video game character into a 3 dimensional action figure. The eyes on the figure are well done and give the character life. They also match the in-game shadowing of the eyes. To view more photos of this Custom Marvel Legends Arkham City Catwoman figure, head over to eBay!
I just finished watching Transformers Dark of the Moon again and this Custom Transformers Ghost Sentinal Prime caught my eye as it is the color scheme is a very unique twist on this figure. When I first saw this figure, it reminded me of of Saruman from the Lord of the Rings in both concept and execution. Saruman, like Sentinal Prime, aimed at gaining power for himself and advocated an alliance with the enemy.
The ghost concept is an interesting one from a storyline perspective as you don’t expect the souls or sparks of the Transformers to live on but the overall execution of this figure is very well done. The glow in the dark Autobot symbol adds an extra touch to the vehicle mode as well as the weapons. Here is an example:
I really like the color scheme in truck mode as it gives the figure a higher level of sophistication than the original paint app.
To tell us more about the overall design of the figure is One2213 himself:
“I give you something you’ve never seen before…Sentinel Prime- Ghost. He has been airbrushed and brush painted to accentuate details. The paint employed is titanium white and black. This is truly a one-off. Self-directed color scheme on Transformer, sword and shield- makes it all the more unique. Forearms modified with cutouts to add definition. Feet detail has been swapped out with an actual metal panel. Addition of black pneumatic hose with metal fittings, can be carefully screwed off when transforming. Glow in the dark letterings on sword and shield. Plus the Transformer insignia is also glow in the dark. This Custom Sentinel Prime can still be transformed to its Rosenbauer Panther 6×6 Fire Truck Mode and vice-versa.”
For a martial arts professional, flexibility is the cornerstone for any Master and Loosecollector has engineered those mutliple points of articulation in his Custom Marvel Legends Tekken Jin Kazama figure. Poseability is just one of the aspects that makes this figure great! In addition to bending the figure for kicks and punches, Loosecollector made several accessories that enhance the overall look of the figure, giving it the possibility of many different looks. My favorite accessories are the single lighting fist, red energy wave, and two crackling chi effects. They are very well designed and give the appearance of energy flying through the air. Rounding out this awesome figure is a great head of hair. I like the way it was sculpted and it gives the figure some depth. To view more photos and to place a bid on Loosecollector’s Custom Marvel Legends Tekken Jin Kazama figure, head over to eBay!
Released only in Japan, Liokaiser is a unique and highly sought-after combiner and Forgotten Forest has recreated this figure in amazing detail with his Custom Transformers Liokaiser Combiner. Designed with a series of custom scratch built parts, including his hands, which are ball jointed at the wrist and on every finger, giving the figure the fine motor skills it deserves. Scratchbuilt hip and thigh parts and a custom scratch built head round out the amazing features of this classic combiner. He even comes with a cartoon G1 accurate re-creation of his spiked hand held weapon in addition to his main gun, which combines from Killbisons turret and Jarugas missile rack just like the G1 classic. The scale of this figure is massive and I wish that the original combiners were made this large. Check out the comparison photo standing behind the G1 Bruticus combiner:
Inspiration the cornerstone of a great custom and Andy Hibbs’ wanted to create a movie version of one of his favorite G1 characters with his Custom Dark of the Moon Double Dealer Powermaster figure. When I first saw this figure, I thought to myself how is he going to pull off making the humanoid Knok and the bat-like Skar forms but he did! Andy Hibbs explains:
“As a Powermaster with three forms, he is bonded to both the humanoid Knok and the bat-like Skar, who transform into engines to allow him to transform from his vehicle mode – a missile trailer - into two other modes. When Knok becomes his engine, he transforms into an Autobot robot, but with Skar in place, he becomes a Decepticon falcon. Armed with an intercontinental ballistic missilecapable of flattening a mountain and a solid-light blaster, Doubledealer uses both his modes to switch back and forth between factions, working for both and neither. Doubledealer is a backstabber extraordinaire – utterly ruthless and treacherous, he is valued by everyone, but trusted by no-one.”
I really like the dessert camouflage paint app on the figure as the vehicle mode is a perfect canvas for it. Playing into the story of Double Dealer landing in a decommissioned Soviet scrap yard, the vehicle mode has Russian Stars on it, which goes very well with Double Dealer’s persona. Like the Soviets in World War II, they played both sides (signing a non aggression pact with Hitler then joining forces with the allies when Hitler invaded Russia). History is often a great tie in to aspects that customizers choose to add to their works of art. If you want to get a look at the other forms of this figure, head over to eBay and place a bid on this awesome Custom Dark of the Moon Double Dealer Powermaster figure.
Getting his inspiration from a 2002 the back cover of the 2002 comic book by MV Creations, Hunter Knight Customs brings us one of the most requested figures with his Custom MOTU Classics Illumina figure. HKC did a fantastic job translating the concept art into life, which finally brings this figure a reality. It is a shame when great concepts don’t make it into production due to cancellations but it is great customizers that pick up the slack when the toy companies drop the ball. The figure is painted in Keldor blue and was made with armor accents that look very realistic, with decorative accents that complete the look of the figure from concept. The soft cape is a nice touch and softens the often hard looking MOTU Classics figures as most of them come with hard plastic capes. HKC also provides us with Emiliano’s description of the figure:
“She’s an old Gar with light related powers. She can control lights and she can blind adversaries when she fights. She’s a formidable fighter, especially with melee weapons; in general her fighting skills are equal if not superior to a young Man-At-Arms, and also to a young Dekker. She’s also a great strategist and wanders Eternia as a sort of nomadic secret agent…”
Combing ideas and inspiration from Frenzy.Rumble and Xaviercal, TB Productions has created an amazing Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultra Optimus Prime. Using the Jetwing Optimus Prime as base-kit and combining with parts from ultimate optimus and other parts, including fakebusker83′s articulated hands, the Leader of the Autobots takes on a tone of settling the score, finally, with the Decepticons. This effect is achieved not only by the hand crafted pin striping and the airbrushing but with the custom interchangeable gun that can be made into a cannon or a blaster, which is one of my favorite pieces to this custom. The paint job on this Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultra Optimus Prime looks like it was fresh from the new car factory as it has that showroom shine. The pictures speak for themselves and TB Productions talent is on full display with his magnificent ode to the leader of the free bots!
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GetRightRobot is best known for creating killer Transformers customs but this week, he is taking a break from his usual and he is focusing his attention on an 80′s classic toy line with his Custom Thundercats Feliner vehicle. Hoping to create a hybrid of the original toy concept and a more show accurate representation of the animated show Feliner, the execution of this vehicle is awesome! Given the scale of the Thundercats figures, this vehicle needed to be larger and with a 23″ wingspan and 21″ from nose to tail, this Feliner is large enough to hold 3 full size Thundercats figures. The video alone will make you want to head over to eBay and bid on GetRightRobot’s Custom Thundercats Feliner vehicle so check it out here:
I have a soft spot for GI Joes and sometimes it does not take much for a custom Joe figure to catch my eye but this Custom Cobra Terror Trooper is very simplistic and the concept is great! What a great formula…take a comic pack Cobra Trooper, paint it black, and gray, throw a new symbol on the chest, and you have a new line of soldier ready to dominate the world for Cobra Commander. Great concept!
Breast Cancer Awareness Optimus Prime Bumblebee Custom Transformers
Benefiting the Save the Ta Tas Foundation, Encline Designs and Solrac333 team up to bring you these two pretty in pink Custom Transformers Optimus Prime and Bumblebee figures. It is great to see customizers come together for a great cause! Let’s hear more about thier inspiration for and the story behind the figures:
“When Optimus Prime and Bumblebee get asked to help SAVE THE TATAS, they make sure to dress for the occasion! Breast Cancer can be a devastating occurrence in a person’s life. Not only is it something that is straining on the physical body, but can also is very challenging on an emotional level. Especially for women. This disease not only effects women though, but men as well. One of the BEST things to do is keeping a check to catch it early. PREVENTION! Fellow Transformers artist/customizer Solrac333 and myself have teamed up to bring you SAVE THE TATAS OPTIMUS PRIME AND BUMBLEBEE! We hope that these two pieces of art will not only help raise money for research, but also raise awareness of how to catch this early. I think we all know someone who has been effected by this in one for or another. That is why 60% of the money raised by this auction will be donated to the SAVE THE TATAS FOUNDATION, and the other 40% will be given to family friends of myself that have recently been dealing with this devastating cancer and really need some help. Solrac333 and myself thank you SOO much for the support you will give to this event and please help spread the word to make this auction as successful as we can. We also want to encourage fellow artist to do what they can to help out. What is the point of having talent if we do not use it for good!”
Soundblaster Transformers Dark of the Moon Epilogue Series
I am a huge fan of original concepts that are brought to life by talented customizers. In a fashion similar to the Star Wars Expanded Universe series, Jicco is introducing his own series which he is calling the Epilogue Series, which tells the story of the Post Dark of the Moon universe. Kitbashing a Transformers HFTD Ratchet, TFU Blaster, and Classic Prime, Jicco has created this Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Epilogue Soundblaster figure. With companions Buzzsaw and Ravage, Soundblaster take the form of a modified Hummer H2. Armed with various communication tools and signal jammers, Soundblaster & his team is ready to contact other hidden Decepticons! The concept of the continuing the Transformers storyline is a fantastic idea and the figure is a cool concept that is very well executed, painted, and put together.
If you remember the brief moment of fame that Coleman Trebor experienced in the Attack of the Clones Star Wars Episode 2 movie, you may recall that he was the Jedi that was blown away by Jango Fett. Falling to his death below in the Geonosis Arena is no way for a Jedi to go! Immortalizing this brave Jedi is Christo7108′s Custom Lego Star Wars Coleman Trebor minifig. Given the odd shape of Trebor’s head, Christo did a great job capturing the detail, which is much more elaborate than the stock Lego heads that some of the figures come with. Add this one of a kind Custom Lego Star Wars Coleman Trebor minifig to your collection today!
Masterpiece Optimus Prime Custom Transformers Figure
Completely repainted from head to toe, Xaviercal pays a nice homage to one of the most iconic figures in toy history with his Custom Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime. Using metallic and base flat paint to achieve a look that this figure deserves, the reds and blues really stand out, which make it look it came right out the G1 cartoon. Not only does this amazing figure have the G1 feel that we all loved from the 80′s, Xaviercal has also painted the trailer to resemble G1 color scheme.
Just looking at the figure in truck and trailer mode brings back that feeling I had as a kid when I saw the Transformers cartoon for the first time and Xaviercal’s Custom Transformers Masterpiece MP-10 Optimus Prime is the one to add to your collection if you want that feeling back in your life. Who knew plastic could be this therapeutic!
Leader Class Transformers Dark of the Moon Shockwave
Rough, raw, edgy, and built for battle are ways to describe Sabretooth’s Workshop’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Shockwave figure. A lot of the parts on the figure were scratch built as to enhance the figure to Leader Class status. The chest is markedly different and I like the protrusion of the rib caged like chest, which gives the figure depth and dimension. The head on the figure, also scratch built, pays a nice homage to the Generation 1 Shockwave figure. The squared off and angled head with the light up eye helps achieve this look. There is also a fusion of purple and metal that weaves itself into the battle worn paint job that Sabretooth has painstakingly detailed on the figure. To place a bid on this amazing figure, head over to eBay and check out Sabretooth’s Workshop’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Shockwave figure.
Samurai is the term for the military nobility of pre-industrial Japan. Sporting a suit based on traditional samurai armor, Shinobitron brings to life one of Wolverine’s oldest enemies with his Custom Marvel Legends Silver Samurai figure. One of the aspects that immediately stood out on this figure was the intricate detail that was paid to the armor. You almost get lost in the detail as the armor is very mesmerizing. My favorite parts of the figure are the shoulder and leg armor. The protruding spikes on the legs and shoulders gives the figure a menacing look while the realistic facial features complete the overall feeling of a soldier waiting to strike its prey. To get a closer look at the amazing detail of this Custom Marvel Legends Silver Samurai figure, head over to eBay and check out Shinobitron’s masterpiece!
Sential Prime Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom Dubz
Dubz has given the main antagonist in the Transformers Dark of the Moon film a much needed movie accurate makeover with his Custom Sentinal Prime figure. The fire engine cherry red paint finish looks amazing and is a huge improvement over the out of the box figure. There are other movie enhancements to the figure and sometimes, the small details really add up. For example, the figure has diamond plating on the rear of the firetruck, chrome rails, and reflective mirrors, which add to the realism. Other details that Dubz added to the figure to make it more accurate include spiked knuckles made from metal, diamond plating on the robot mode, copper piping running from the chest to his right arm, and extensive robot mode detailing painted to match the on-screen character. This is what customizing is about…taking a mediocre figure that is off the shelf and turning it into an amazing work of art that you would be proud to display on your shelf.
JCartwork has outdone themselves with their latest Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide figure. I don’t remember Ironhide having a very large part in the Transformers Dark of the Moon movie but I am happy to see a Leader Class figure, rounding out the collection. It is cool to see Prime’s two right hand men (Bumblebee and Ironhide) in a larger scale. Given Hasbro’s lack luster look and feel, the silver and golds are in the right places, which makes Ironhide’s face really stand out. The LED’s give the figure an awe inspiring look and make the cannon appear that it is spinning at million RPM’s ready to fire off a shot. The figure looks fantastic in GMC truck mode as it actually looks like a vehicle with the chrome stacks and showroom paint job. This Leader Class figure is heads and shoulders above the rest with its killer paint app, styling, LED’s, and, in JCartwork’s words, “freaking huge cannons!!!”
To commemorate the Star Wars Saga launching on Blu Ray in a couple days, I thought I would select my favorite custom in the Star Wars category. Capturing the magic and fantasy of the Star Wars Universe, myaprilsky has done an amazing job taking a model to the next level with his Custom Star Wars Light Up Republic Star Destroyer. Using the Revell model kit, this Star Destroyer contains LED’s and fiber optics to achieve the special effects only seen in the movies. Using cutting edge technology, the base was made from scratch using Laser cutting machines and a 3D printer. The placement of the lights looks like it is a fully functioning Star Destroyer making its way through the galaxy. The custom base compliments the model so well as the lights and effects play so well off of each other!
You can feel the engeron and transformation of good to evil with LEK’s Custom Shattered Glass Optimus Prime figure. The design of this figure is really well executed and thought out. The Shattered Glass effect is brought to life with the crackled paint effects on the hood and the cab, giving the figure a feeling of intimidation and power as this benevolent leader is turned into an evil overlord. Some really great additions were made to this figure, including a purple Autobot logo and a really cool gun that makes Optimus Prime look more like Megatron.
Baraka is one mean SOB and mjb3777 has captured the cold, brutal looking features of this classic Mortal Kombat character with his Custom Marvel Legends scale Mortal Kombat 9 Baraka figure. There are a couple aspects of this figure that are outstanding. First, the blades protruding from the forearms slice seamlessly from the the flesh and integrate nicely into the bone. Second, the facial expression of anger and shear malcontent really comes through with the way the eyes, mouth, and teeth were sculpted and painted. The costume design is simple yet very effective, capturing the video game styling of this classic character. This Custom Mortal Kombat Baraka figure is 12th in mjb3777′s series of MK figures so if you are collecting them all, this one is not to be passed up!
Leader Class Megatron Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom
What do you get when you cross a ROTF Optimus Prime, ROTF Megatron, TFTM Megatron, ROTF Human Alliance Sideswipe, numerous Zoid parts, and several McFarlane Cyber unit figures? You get the first Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Megatron that stands 12 inches tall and looks like it was right from the movie! This is a great example of art imitating life where the Megatron in the movie was remade with a conglomerate of parts. Due to the nature of this figure, it does not Transform but that is a small price to pay when you have a highly detailed scratch built Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Megatron to feast your eyes on. The detail in this figure is something to behold. Zildjian has brought out the rough, ruthless, and raw side of Megatron communicated through this amazing figure. The way the head was crafted gives the figure that battle damaged look from the movie that made Megatron a force to reckon with. To view more photos of Z’s Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Megatron, head over to eBay!
Ever wonder what life would if Hasbro scaled the vehicles to the size of the figures? With Michael Fright’s imagination and ingenuity, you can get a glimpse into a Star Wars universe that is the right size for the figures. This Custom AT AT Walker is just one example of Michael’s craftsmanship. If you notice at the bottom of the photo, you will see small figures at the base of the feet of the AT AT Walker but these are actual 3 3/4 inch scale figures, which goes to show you how large this AT AT really is. Standing at 4 feet tall, this AT AT is how Star Wars vehicles should have been made!
Along with the scale being grandiose, the detail inside the AT AT is not spared. The photo above is a shot of the inside of the cockpit and there is plenty of room for figures in this amazing Custom AT AT Walker.
If you can’t get something done the way you want it, do it yourself! That was Encline Designs inspiriation for this amazing Custom Transformers Leader Class Dark of the Moon Shockwave figure. This figure appears like a piece of digital art with the sharp edges and fine lines but looks can be deceiving as this is a scratch built figure made from a host of other Transformers figures. The protruding rib cage and leg armor give this figure an ominous 3D feel and the swivel and ball joints make this figure super poseable. Let’s get a feel for how Encline Designs came up with the idea for this amazing figure:
“I have been hoping to see a huge DOTM Shockwave since the first time I saw laid my eyes on that awesome design. Shockwave have always been a favorite of mine. Seeing his movie design was perfect. He captures pure cold, calculating, and logical beast that he should be. I knew the only way to get one is to build it myself. Using a leader class Megatron, Optimus, and a bunch of random parts as a base to start with, I scratch built the body parts using styrene and a torch. Then finished it off with a sculpted head and unique paint job using many shades silvers and steel and then topped of with a slight purple pearl. He glows with great lighting! Standing at 10″ tall, Shockwave is sure to make a unique and intimidating piece to your collection.”
You can see from the photo above how the figures articulate, giving it the feel from the movie it deserves. This 10″ figure must look amazing in person so if you want a chance to own this great work of art, head over to eBay and bid on Encline Design’s Custom Transformers Leader Class Dark of the Moon Shockwave figure.
Bringing to life one of Batman’s foes is MadTinker76′s Custom Marvel Legends Bane figure! Ooooozing with detail (and toxic waste), the figure looks like it was plucked right from the Arkham Asylum video game. The detail is stunning on this figure. My favorite aspect of this figure is the way the toxic chemicals appear to be flowing from his body and running through his veins. The toxic waste weapons and storage armor are the highlight of the figure from a functional perspective and the way the face was painted and sculpted makes Bane come alive and look like he is seething with anger and vengeance. The shading and detail applied to the figure give it a 3D feel to round out this Marvel Legends scale figure.
Jetwing Optimus Prime Custom Dark of the Moon Figure
Combining the Takara DMK-01 Optimus Prime model kit with a Takara Dark Of The Moon Jetwing Optimus Prime is Encline Design’s Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon figure. Portraying Optimus in the final battle scene of the Dark of the Moon movie, this figure is massive! Standing 11″ tall and with a wingspan of 15″, this figure is chockablock with articulation. Although this is a non transforming figure, you would not want to touch this figure! The base is an added bonus and I like the addition of the red and blue colors that artistically tie the figure to display base.
The figure looks outstanding and I have been following Encline Designs for years now and he consistantly creates amazing figures worthy of anyone’s Trasnformers collection so head over to eBay and check out this killer Supreme Jetwing Optimus Prime Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon figure.
Combining efforts to create this amazing looking Custom Transformers G1 Black Zarik figure are Thyvipera and Thielmj. Constructing this menacing looking figure was Thielmj while Thyvipera finished it off with a flawless paint job. The figure takes on a Gladiator like persona with the way the head was designed, giving it a Roman feel while the the left claw looks like it is holding a shield as to defend against any enemy. The open sculpting of the mouth gives the figure much needed personality.
The color selection really highlights the features of this Custom Transformers G1 Black Zarik figure really nicely. The black blacks and the bold golds play very well off of the cranberry reds and the weathering that was done on the figure. In addition to the articulation that was added to make Zarik more poseable, the midsection was also extended along with the staff to round out a fantastic looking figure!
From Custom Transformers to Marvel Legends figures, Shinobitron is one of those customizers that excels in what ever he puts his hands on and his Custom Marvel Legends Black Panther X-Men figure is no exception. Putting his own militaristic twist on this figure, the cat like figure possesses many feline characteristics. I really love the head of the figure as it was well done and I really like the way the snout was crafted. If you take a closer look at the hands, they are very lifelike and have the ability hold daggers between the fingers. In addition to getting this amazing figure, Shinobitron created a pleathora of accessories like extra unmasked head with cowl, his tribal necklace, an ornamental spear, and 3 vibranium daggers which attach to his belt via pegs. The unmasked head is pretty cool but you will have to make the jump over to view Shinobitron’s Custom Marvel Legends Black Panther X-Men figure to see it!
There is no doubt that Optimus Prime is one of the most iconic characters of the 1980′s and Scotscream has taken this figure to the dark side with his Custom Transformers Nemesis Prime Movie figure. The color scheme of this figure is very different from the other Nemesis Prime’s I have seen but it works for this figure. The “hand painted nitro stlye flames and chrome parts” give this figure a unique look and the color scheme is carried through the figure in robot mode with purple accents that make each individual part stand out. The head, done in grays and blacks gives Nemesis a mean look, especially with his red beady eyes! In truck mode, you can see the flame paint job carry through the entire figure. I love the way the Nemesis Prime’s red eyes match the red windshield, completing the look of this evil figure!
You have to admit that it takes a lot of imagination to recreate the Star Wars universe as the toy line lacks play sets to recreate your favorite Star Wars moments and scenes but this is where appspot comes in and he has created on of the greatest scenes from the Star Wars movies with his Custom Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama from the Return of the Jedi movie. I have been a fan of appspot’s dioramas ever since I came across his Custom Tantive Attack Diorama back on February of 2008. The diorama scales nicely with the figures as the dio is roomy enough to house Royal Guards, The Emperor, Luke, and Darth Vader. A wider shot reveals the scale of the diorama (see below). Measuring over 2 feet deep, this Throne Room is constructed of foam and wood and based on appspot’s other Dioramas, it is of the utmost quality and craftsmanship. I can still remember the first time I got a glimpse of the Throne Room in the movie theater in 1986 watching Return of the Jedi and now you can relive this great scene by owning appspot’s Custom Emperor’s Throne Room Diorama and making it your own!
Usually there is little room for improvement with the Generation 1 Transformers line but Thyvipera has figured out a way to go above and beyond with his Custom G1 Transformers Overlord figure. Standing 17″ tall and featuring tons of articulation, this figure can be posed and played with in several different ways. As the Overlord figure came later in the Transformers line, Thyvipera accurately reproduced the turquoise and purple colors that plagued the figures in the later years of the line. The way the figure was painted makes each part stand out on its own and the colors are much bolder than the original figure. Complete with a new tank barrel and a new jet lasers in the alternate modes, this figure pays a great homage to original figure.
Bischoff Inc. brings this awesome Mortal Kombat character to life with his Custom MK 9 Noob Saibot figure in Marvel Legends scale. This character holds the unique distinction of appearing, in one form or another, as a fighter in all of the first seven main fighting games and now you can add him to your collection thanks to unique styling and creativity of Bischoff. This figure looks nearly identical to the one that appears in the video game and the way that the arms and legs were sculpted it looks like the figure is wearing clothing. The creasing of the thighs and the upper arms gives this appearance. If you hop over to view more photos you will find a most disturbing image of Noob admiring his work after he has finished someone off so head over to eBay and check out Bischoff’s Custom MK 9 Noob Saibot figure.
Sentinal Prime Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom
Before I start in on this amazing custom, my apologies for not updating the site in a while as I was recovering from a recent knee surgery. Even though I took a break, it looks like the Dark of the Moon customs are still abundant and doing very well! JCartwork’s Custom Transformers DOTM Sentinal Prime is the exact reason why I started writing about customs. As many of you know, I was not happy with the off the shelf release of this figure due to the paint coloring being off but it looks like JCArtwork has really paid attention to detail on this fact and did an amazing job not only mixing a movie accurate paint job and applying it but the way the plastic shines like metal is worth noting. Overall, it looks like this achievement was a group effort as JCartwork also gives mention to Speedlees Customs helping out with the paint app. Overall, what a great piece of work from JCartwork and this Custom Transformers DOTM Sentinal Prime is sure to grab a pretty penny on eBay!
Aside from the Terror Drome, Cobra has gotten the shaft when it comes to bases to execute their quest for world domination but Zartanman has addressed this with his Custom Cobra Mobile Arctic Base made from the GI ROC Pitt. The first thing you will notice is the Cobra blue, which is very reminiscent of the of the Cobra A.S.P and the Cobra Bunker colors. The snow theme really came through nicely as there is “snow” accents on the wheels and on the rook of the mobile command center. One of my favorites aspects of this base is the frozen cobra hood ornament on the front of the base and the icicle detailing that makes it look like it is rolling through the arctic tundra.
If this looks as good as it does on the outside, I can’t wait to see what this looks like on the inside. There are only 4 hours left to nab Zartanman’s Custom Cobra Mobile Arctic Base and you will also find many other cool GI Joe customs over on his seller page and also on the website www.procustomizers.com.
Optimus Prime Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom
After seeing Transformers Dark of the Moon, I appreciated how the designers made Optimus with more weapons and Frenzy.Rumble has created one of the greatest figures I have seen thus far with his Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime. If you want a figure that stays true to the movie, this one is it! Not only does this figure have enough armor on it repel any Decepticon onslaught, Frenzy.Rumble paid attention to detail so many aspects of this figure. By custom making wings and a jet pack, this figure looks like he was pulled right from the movie. The jet pack was designed to appear that the thrusters were about to take off, which is a very cool effect and the Autobot symbols add a nice touch to this great addition.
Optimus also has the ability to change his head from battle to regular mode thanks to alternate head sculpts. To get a look at the amazing detail this figure possesses, check out the image of one of the legs below. You will see weathering, battle damage, and intricate paint works to achieve a robotic and metal effect. Although this figure does not transform into a truck, the robot mode of this figure makes up for the lack of transformation. To view more photos of Frenzy.Rumble’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ultimate Optimus Prime, head over to eBay!
Only less than 9 hours left to nab this amazing Custom Marvel Legends Mortal Kombat Kitana figure! Fashioned after her appearence in the Mortal Kombat 9 video game, this figure is highly detailed and recreates her representation from the game very nicely. The costume design is fantastic and captures the detailing on the boots and forearm really well with the graphic design. The fan design looks like it is straight out of the game and fits nicely in the hands, which where designed to hold the weapon in each hand. The head sculpt is very lifelike and the eyes give a lot of personality to the figure. The long flowing hair also looks real the way it was crafted and the flowing loin cloth adds to the realism. There are more photos to view over at mjb3777′s auction page so head over to eBay and bid on his Custom Marvel Legends Mortal Kombat Kitana figure!
What is the Transformers universe without Starscream’s sidekicks? Wilestbilame gives us a sneak peak at what that world would look like with his Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Thundercracker in G1 colors. I don’t see many Dark of the Moon G1 customs so this one stood out among the great Transformers customs this week. The G1 color scheme and the striping pays a nice homage to the Thundercracker of the 80′s and gives the figure an updated look with the F-22 Raptor design. Here is the back story and the inspiration for this figure:
“While waiting for dark of the moon to premiere, it was announced that a version of movie starscream with thundercracker colors was in the works, I was excited hoping it would be an updated voyager or even leader version (dare to dream) much to my dismay it was a deluxe version, and while it’s nice and all I always felt that both thundercracker and skywarp where lost potential in the movie universe, they would have been awesome as leader class figures and even more on the big screen to say the least, but I said to myself no more! I also made several modifications which include include fully individuallly fingered articulate hands with movie accurate knuckle claws!(special thanks to fakebuster for providing these!) articulate wrists of 360 degree movement, all of this and still fully transformable! custom movieverse decepticon symbols, about 6 different shades of metal used for his metallic parts for a realistic look, meticulously detailed with different tones of gold and silver all the way up to his eye sockets! I literally searched every little detail where attention needed to be given to create one of the most detailed movie figures ever!! he even has individually detailed wires!! all of this done with the highest quality automotive grade lacquers, enamels and acrylics available.“
The exposed wiring gives the figure a more realistic feel and the articulation in the fingers gives it more of a human personality that comes through when you see the movies. It is great to see teamwork on these customs and Wilestbilame credits Fakebuster for proving movie accurate knuckle claws. It is amazing to see how each customizer chooses to spend their time to achieve Movie greatness and you would not think that adding articulation to fingers makes a big difference but it really does. To view more photos of this amazing Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Thundercracker head over to eBay!
Sillof’s Workshop has taken the Star Wars universe to the Victorian era with his Custom Steampunk Jango Fett 6″ Star Wars figure. There are several aspects of the this figure that worth noting. First, the leg, forearm, and shoulder armor are intricately sculpted and the design fits very well with the Steampunk era. Second, I really like the sculpt for the helmet and the way the sides curve in, giving it depth and making it more interesting to look at. The riveting on the armor completes the look of this awesome Custom Steampunk Jango Fett 6″ Star Wars figure.
Continuing with his G1 Tribute line, Malfunction brings us the great Autobot battlestation of the 80′s with his Custom Transformers Generation 1 Metroplex. Chalked full of articulation and the classic G1 color scheme, this retooled and enhanced Japanese reissue is a force to recon with. Here is the back story on this amazing creation:
“A battle base for the autobots that also transformed into an unstoppable robot force, how coo was that. The only transformer strong enough to take on Trypticon. Too bad he lost every time because he couldn’t bend his arm or leg…lol. This custom started off as an authentic Japan version re-issue Metroplex. So what I did was make a custom that didn’t move away from the original but mirrored the original at a larger scale with a lot more modern technology. Pretty much my main goal was to create a g1 figure that was more g1 than the original, 80’s style, with 2011 technology, and better proportions. And with a little bit of chopping, stretching, and bulking this is the custom I came up ULTIMATE METROPLEX.“
I really like the overall color and paint scheme as it gives the appearance of an actual functioning battle station with the carbon scoring and detailing. The over sized gun integrates into the station and provides a cool visual point of interest when the figure is in battle mode. With the figure in robot mode standing 16″ tall, this Custom Transformers Generation 1 Metroplex must be a sight to see in person so head over to eBay to own this great tribute to the G1 Metroplex.
Gearing up the reprisal of the Thundercats series on the Cartoon Network comes MadTinker76′s Custom MOTU Classics scale Thundercats Lion-O figure. The original Thundercats series was a huge hit in the 80′s and I can’t wait to see how the Cartoon Network pulls off this classic! As the series approaches, expect more amazing customs like this one!
This Lion-O is much more regal and refined that other customs I have seen before but this is a welcome change. The figure has a more beefier, gladiator like feel to it and the alternate head with face armor completes the look. The costume design is one of a kind and the addition of the cape, shoulder armor, and the lion symbol in the middle of the chest puts the figure in a later stage of Lion-O’s life. To view more photos of this amazing Custom MOTU Classics scale Thundercats Lion-O figure, head over to eBay!
Standing at over 13″ tall, Matt1989cars has created this amazing homage to the combiner of yesteryear with his Custom Transformers Generation 1 Defensor figure. Although the combiners from the 80′s will still be my favorites, they lacked the articulation and scale needed to pull off the amazing battles we saw in the cartoon but thanks to customizers, we get to see these great figures in the proper scale with the cartoon look and feel we have always wanted. Not only has Matt1989 cars made the Defensor combiner as great as it can be, he also created a battle station made from all of the parts that form the combiner!
Foe of Thor and Thunderstrike, Bloodaxe is a force to be reckon with and Loosecollector has transformed the comic into a living breathing plastic with his Custom Marvel Legends Bloodaxe figure. This highly detailed figure demonstrates Loosecollector’s talent in so many ways. The sculpting and craftsmanship on this figure give it depth and the the black really stands out due to the way the clothing was fashioned. The rippling effect on the body make it look like the figure is going to jump through the screen and get you! The sculpting of the axe and skull knee armor make the accessories look like they are real metal. Giving the figure that worn and battle hardened look is a superb weathering and cracking job. If you want to add a one of a kind figure that will fit with your Marvel Legends collection, check out Loosecollector’s Custom Marvel Legends Bloodaxe figure.
I hate to admit it but I just got a chance to go out and see Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon so like Optimus Prime is out to hunt the Decepticons, I came back and I am out on the hunt for some amazing customs and Encline Designs Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide figure caught my attention really fast! As always, I am amazed at the movies special effects and the rendering of the robots seemed so life like. Out to bring back some of that movie feel to the figure, Encline Designs has really enhanced this Ironhide figure from head to toe. Here is a rundown of the customizations:
“Added a ton of new body panels, recessed the tires int he chest, scratch built new arm cannons, head on a ball joint, waist on a ball joint, fully articulated hand, add some LEDs and correct placement of certain parts, and BAM!! I present to you one of my favorite movie customs I have done! HE DOES NOT TRANSFORM!”
The LED’s really make the figure come alive and the scratch built canon arm cannons give Ironhide the menacing appearance he had in the movie. Other aspects that make this figure unique are the various ball joints that were added to increase articulation. I think that adding ball joints can give a figure that much needed personality. Although this figure does not transform, Encline Designs Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide figure would make a great addition to your collection!
Mirage was one of the G1 greats of the Transformers line and Wikkid has produced this amazing figure in a much larger scale with his Custom Masterpiece G1 Transformers Mirage figure. Looking at the figure side by side with the original, it is clear that this enhances the classic version with increased articulation and overall style. A mix of figures were used to create this The base components are alternators Prime, Sunstreaker and Skids re-shelled with a 1/20 scale Ligier JS11 Ford F1. The head sculpt looks more like the G1 cartoon and colors are a great match, rounding out a very nice G1 Masterpiece figure.
Gearing up for the July 22nd release of Captain America on the silver screen comes Raybot Customs with his Custom Marvel Legends Captain America figure. Given the intense gaze and stare of the figure can mean that this figure means business and he is out to prove it. The lower body and the upper body contrast each other very well and I like the way the red, white and blue costume bleeds into into the black matte finish. Here is some more information about this great figure from Raybot himself:
“Bucky was revived as the Winter Soldier, and after Steve Roger’s death he took on the mantle of Captain America! Now leading the main Avengers team, James Buchanan Barnes fights alongside Thor and Iron Man. He uses his indestructible shield, bionic arm, special pistol and expert fighting skills to defend the world in Fear Itself. This custom’s built tough so you won’t have to worry how you handle it, and he features a slick metallic paintjob, factory-styled oversprays, a working holster, as well as a shield, pistol, and machine gun.”
What customizers do best is see how to make the figures we grew up with bigger and badder and this is what Malfuntion did with his Custom G1 Transformers Custom Ultra Magnus figure. Standing 15″ tall, with better articulation, scale, and proportions, this Ultra Magus is a great homage to the 80′s figure. The colors are spot on and Malfunction set out to create a figure that did not resemble an repaint of Optimus Prime and, to put it in his own words, this figure is a “ZERO parts-former meaning there is no Optimus Prime with a bulky costume on.”
Let’s read more about Malfunction’s inspiration for creating this figure:
“Neglected by Hasbro, Hasbro/Takara took shortcuts by painting Optimus Prime white and adding an add on kit then called it Ultra Magnus, why?!!! Even today, the masterpiece line releases a white Optimus Prime and calls it Ultra Magnus. When in the animated cartoon did you ever see Ultra Magnus remove his armor and a white Optimus Prime appear? So what I did was make a custom that didn’t move away from the original but mirrored the original at a larger scale with a lot more modern technology. Pretty much my main goal was to create a g1 figure that was more g1 than the original, 80’s style, with 2011 technology and better proportions. I got fed up with Hasbro’s laziness and came up with my own custom made ULTIMATE ULTRA MAGNUS.”
The Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon figures are coming out in full force with the highly anticipated release of the movie. Customizers like Frenzy.Rumble, LEK, Encline Designs, Sabrina Ng, FrogDNA, Big Hank, and many more are showing off their mad skills with the latest line of Transformers toys. If you want to link directly to the Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon figures, I created a special link that will just show the latest and greatest from the Dark of the Moon movie so follow this link or click on any of the images in this post.
From dreadlocked head to pointy toes, Izzy Black has made this comic book character come to life with this Custom Marvel Legends Shathra figure. The iridescent blue really stands out against the black figure and looks exactly like the comic version. This blue is also carried through the wings, which gives the figure a glowing appearance. Although the comic art shows the hair in more of a crazy mess on the head, Izzy Black’s version almost looks likes a cross between the Predator and Alien with its elongated skull and dreads. Overall, I really love the concept and it is great to see new characters being created!
Living up to his Electrifying tagline, Big Hank has successfully blended the G1 and Dark of the Moon styles to achieve this Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Shockwave figure that is a cut above the rest. Adding LED’s in the right places, the light up effects on the eye pay a nice homage to the cartoon version from the 80′s where each word that the character spoke made his eye light up. The paint app on the figure is also well done with respect to the blending of the purple with the metal effects. The way this figure was painted and where the weathered silver was placed gives a nice depth and dimension that the original pre-customized figure lacks. In addition to the stellar overall look and feel, sound effects were added to the figure for you trigger happy collectors out there. To view more photos are commission a figure from Big Hank, head over to eBay or to ProCustomizers.com and view his Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Shockwave figure!
The GI Joe Tiger Force line gave me another reason to buy yet another Duke, Roadblock, and other figures I had multiples of and Chris Wheethee is giving fans of the line a new ride to haul around all of those figures with this Custom Tiger Force Tomahawk Helicopter. Sporting the tale tell markings black and yellow tiger markings, this Tomahawk captures the essence of the Tiger Force line and looks like it was made to fit in with other vehicles. The front of vehicle has hand painted jaws and features the custom blending of brown tiger face bleeding into the yellow body. The tiger stripes are well placed and no overdone. Keeping with the traditional red blades and red accents, this Custom Tiger Force Tomahawk Helicopter hits the mark with respect to truly blending in with the line.
Ironhide Transformers Dark of the Moon Leader Class Custom
It only took 3 movies but TF3 has brought us one of the great characters in the line now in Leader Class form and Frenzy.Rumble has turned Good to Great and Epic into Ultimate with his Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide figure. I must say, the off the shelf version of this figure is not bad but after getting one glimpse of Frenzy.Rumble’s creation, I have to agree with his ‘Ultimate’ designation for this figure. There are certain levels of customizing Frenzy.Rumble can take a figure, iterate the heck out of it, and transform it into a work of art. Take one look at the before and after shot:
At a 10,000 foot view, giving this figure a cohesive style and color was a huge improvement. I was not sure why the original figure has blue but Frenzy.Rumble saw this as an opportunity to give the figure the look it was meant for. At the 1,000 foot level, you will notice two very large scratch built cannons attached to his arms. These cannons bring out the badass in the figure, which boasted the line ‘Feeling lucky, punk” in the first movie. Not only do these cannons look amazing, they also have LEDs for added effect:
At the 100 foot view, you will see paint app accents that give depth to the figure and define the various segments of the body. Sometimes when a figure is made this great, the ability to transform the figure is sacrificed but who would want to turn this figure into a truck when it looks this amazing? The release of the movie is right around the corner and Frenzy.Rumble’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Ironhide figure is set to end on June 29th so make sure you mark that on your calendar so you don’t forget to bid on this epic figure!
Imagination and Star Wars go hand in hand and HueyToys is adding to the Clone Army’s capabilities to mount offensives against the Separatist forces with his Custom Lego Star Wars Clone Dropship vehicle. This vehicle looks like it was produced by Lego and fits right in with the design of the Star Wars vehicles. This compact design looks like a it is an unassuming transport but in actuality the ship can hold 15 minifigs! The black hatch doors look like they would be able to fend off any laser attack. I can’t tell from the photos but it would be great if the sides lowered down so that the troops could easily make their way out of the dropship. Imagine a fleet of 100 dropships landing to attack, like modern day Higgins boats that were used for the Normandy invasions of France and the Pacific Island campaigns in WWII!
One of my other hobbies is learning as much as I can about military history so this Custom German M3 Half Track caught my eye as it captures a scene from the not so distant past where the world was at war. The detailing and paint application on this vehicle are made to look raw and gritty, like they were fresh from the battlefield.
The added accessories add realism to the group of Germans that look like they are out to ambush some Sherman tanks that are pressing their way through Normandy France. The Soldiers and Half Track are in 1:6 scale and this looks like a hefty piece so make sure this would fit in your space for collectibles before bidding on this Custom German M3 Half Track!
With the Transformers Dark of the Moon figures out in full force, customizers all around the world are making these figures their own. Ultra Magnus was one of Dark Cave Custom’s favorite characters from the 80′s and it is great to see him remake this iconic character in modern form with his Custom Transformers DOTM Ultra Magnus figure. To capture the essence of Ultra Magnus, Dark Cave created a custom head and weapons that are signature to this great character. Given that this figure originally was a Sentinel Prime, Dark Cave achieved this look by making some great modifications and applying a killer paint app that is unique and re-imagines one of the great figures from the 80′s in Transformers Movie form.
Raybot Customs is really great at capturing the human aspects of figures and his Custom Marvel Legends Emma Frost is a great example of how an action figure can possess realism. There are a couple aspects of this figure that made me think this way. First, the legs are well done from the boots all the way up her thighs. Giving the boots a more wrinkled and worn appearance makes it look like the figure has been walking in them for a really long time and adding the slight definition to the thighs gives them that realistic muscle tone. The eyes and facial expression complete the figures persona and the addition of the cape gives the figure much more poseability and display capability. A subtle aspect of the wrist articulation and the severe bends in the joints give her a very feminine appeal.
Get Right Robot (GRR) quickly caught my eye with his Custom G1 Cartoon Style Jetfire and he is back again with his latest amazing G1 IDW Custom Transformers Fortress Maximus that stands over 2 feet tall. Inspired by the concept of art of IDW artists Nick Roche and Guido Guidi, the overall design of the figure is a massive achievement in the literal and figurative sense. Employing design skills using sketches and translating the drawings into AutoCAD, which is an engineering software program, Get Right Robot designed the exact look he was going with not only one face but 5 completely different looks. As you can see below, the interchangeable faces (complete with LED), give the figure 5 unique personas. Here is a glimpse in to the process of creating the heads:
Recreating the articulation you would find in a human hand, GRR used 120 cut out plexiglass segments per hand and created his own hinges to build the raw IDW look he was going for. Here are some amazing shots of the amount of of work and examples of how articulated these hands are:
The amount of thought and engineering that went into this figure is beyond what I have seen any customizer do (I am sure there are more out there that do this but I am just not aware). I have really only been left speechless by a handful of customs since I have been writing about them since 2007 and Get Right Robot’s G1 IDW Custom Transformers Fortress Maximus takes the highest honor of leaving a blogger speechless!
With both Sideshow and Medicom producing 1/6 scale Star Wars figures, the line has had a tremendous influx of great figures but that does not mean there is still room for improvement. Lalla’s Custom Star Wars 1/6 Scale Yoda is a great example of even Sideshow or Medicom figures can be made even better. Recasting Yoda’s head and implanting what hair he had left (not too bad for 700 hundred years old), Lalla created a very authentic Yoda as he appeared in the Empire Strikes Back movie. The detailing on the figure brings out the emotion in the figure, which comes through in the eyes and coloring of Yoda. To view more photos of this awesome Custom Star Wars 1/6 Scale Yoda, head over to eBay!
Optimus Prime Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom
Transforming the lack luster Transformers Hunt for Decepitcons Leader Class Optimus Prime into this awesome Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime custom really demonstrates Zildjian’s talent and attention to detail. First of all, if you have seen the HFD Prime, it really looks nothing like this great figure that Zildjian has created. The colors are vibrant and was made with custom decals, created by Frenzy.Rumble, to achieve this DOTM look. Here is the rundown of the other features this figure contains:
Fully articulated custom cast hands
DOTM “styled” abdomen that connects magnetically and can be removed for transformation
Screen accurate flames designed by Frenzy_Rumble that are decaled and hand painted on Prime
New rubber single front tires, and rubber double tires in the rear
Extended real chrome smoke stacks
Chrome side view mirrors
Correct blue LED in the head so eyes light up BLUE
Custom painted “burning hot” arms blades that are now removable and held in the forearms with magnets
Some very cool Bonus items were added to this great custom:
He will come with an additional front section of the head that features the face wothout the battle faceplate. This can easily be switched onto the figure’s head by removing a screw from the back of the head.
Prime will also come with a set of custom painted “flaming hot” arm battle hooks that easily plug into the holes in the forearms and held by magnets!
It is great that Zildjian did not wait for a DOTM Leader Class Prime to come out and just customize that version as this is a great example of customizers taking the Transformers line into their own hands and making great things! To view more photos of Zildjian’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Optimus Prime custom, head over to eBay!
Sentinal Prime Transformers Dark of the Moon Custom
If you know me by now, I am none too happy with the state of the paint color selection and general look of the figures produced by Hasbro for the Transformers movies so when I saw that the figures were released in my local Walmart store, I said to myself “thank goodness for customizers” because I know they can do better than this. Sabretooth’s Workshop’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Sentinal Prime figure is evidence of great things to come with the DOTM line. I know that toy companies like Hasbro have to look after their bottom line and creating figures that match the movies is not possible for them to pull off so I am happy that there are awesome customizers to fill in the gaps. Take a look at the comparison photo below to see what I mean:
Sabretooth’s custom is amazing and looks like it was pulled right from the movie. The weathering and shield detailing is a welcome change from the original clean production figure. If this is what we are to expect from the customizers for the Transformers DOTM line, it is going to be a great Summer! There are only 9 hours left to nab this great figure so head over to eBay and check out Sabretooth’s Workshop’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Sentinal Prime figure.
Each month, Matty Collector, Mattel’s adult collector site, releases a new figure to add to their acclaimed Masters of the Universe Classics line. Last month, Catra from the She-Ra cartoon, was released and Hunter Knight Customs transformed this newly released figure into a fan requested member of the Evil Horde with his Custom MOTU Classics Scorpia figure. HKC, as always, did a fantastic job translating the cartoon concept art and show appearance into a fully poseable figure that is not on Mattel’s list of upcoming MOTU Classics characters for production. What I love about this figure is that the scorpion limbs are seamlessly fused into the body, which is a testament to HKC’s detailing and sculpting ability. The claws look very realistic and the tail is just the right size, which completes the look and feel of the classic She-Ra character. There are only less than 10 hours to go and this auction is over so head over to eBay to place a bid on HKC’s Custom MOTU Classics Scorpia figure.
It is great to get to know customizers from all walks of life and experience levels. This week, I had the excellent opportunity to interview an “up and coming” customizer that goes by the handle Hotwire. His latest contribution brings his talent to the Japan Earthquake Relief Custom Transformers Auction. Let’s find out more about him:
AFC: Tell the fans of your work a little about yourself Hotwire: My name is Mike, but the customizing world knows me as Hotwire. I would categorize myself as something of an, “up and coming,” customizer. I was one of the first members of proCUSTOMIZERS.com and earned my Pro status back in October, so I must be on the right track. I operate my website hotwirecustoms.webs.com and accept commissions via email at hotwirescustoms@yahoo.com.
AFC: When did you start making customs? Hotwire: I’ve been customizing almost two years now.
AFC: How did you get started making customs? Hotwire: Haha, this is also the story of how I got started collecting transformers again. My wife bought me ROTF leader class Optimus Prime for Father’s Day in 2009 and that got me collecting them again. I picked up Ironhide and realized, I liked the mold, but hated the color. I had been looking at the Radicons section of TFW for quite some time and thought, “I can do that.” So, I read some tutorials, mostly the ones by Jin Saotome, bought some paints, and ended up with my very first custom, a red voyager class Ironhide!
AFC: How many customs do you work on at one time? Hotwire: Normally, it’s just 1 of the time. It helps me stay focused on my deadlines.
AFC: What is the custom you are most proud of (include pics)? Hotwire: ROTF Soundwave. This was the customs where I developed my “worn colors” style you saw on the War for Cybertron Autobots you reviewed.
AFC: What is your favorite toy line to do customs for? Hotwire: Transformers, all the way, dude! Though I had a lot of fun doing the Sith Starfighter for the Japan charity auction proCUSTOMIZERS did, so I may do some more of those.
AFC: What customs do you have lined up for future projects? Hotwire: Drift. I want to take his evil Decepticon turned heroic Autobot story, and drag it through some shattered glass. Will also be trying my hand at metal work on this one. I hate flimsy rubber swords.
AFC: If you had one piece of advice for other customizers out there, what would you say to them? Hotwire: Never stop learning. Learn as much as you can, from painting techniques to taking criticism. The more you learn, the more tools you have to work with, and the more you can accomplish.
I am very happy to feature 6 amazing Custom Transformers figures by the awesome customizers at ProCustomizers.com! 100% of the proceeds go to benefit the Japan Earthquake relief. Here is the rundown of these amazing figures from a group of 6 talented customers:
Reveal The Shield Deluxe Class PERCEPTOR by Hotwire Customs
After the tragic earthquakes hit Japan, and the nuclear threat become eminent, Perceptor knew his abilities as a scientist would be needed. He quickly formatted into a nuclear response vehicle, and rolled out with his fellow Autobots. Now, they work to aid those in danger, and work to rebuild. Perceptor was given all the necessary prep and paint work to ensure long lasting and vibrant colors.
Reveal The Shield Deluxe Class JAZZ by Solracc333 Customs
Emergency Vehicle Jazz was made from a RTS Jazz. He was given a flat black base coat and then dry brushed steel, silver, and then white. The light bar is from a Generations Red Alert and decals were applied by fellow customizer Jbarb78.
Generations Deluxe Class SIDESWIPE by jbarb78 Customs
Sideswipe was created using a Generations Red Alert figure, painted to resemble a Japanese Imperial Police Car. He was painted using a custom mixed HoK white, and HoK Gloss Black. He was then detailed using Testors Model Master enamels, followed by Testors Wet Look Clear Lacquer. Custom Imperial Police decals were graciously donated by Boggs6ft7.
ROTF Voyager Class RATCHET by Jcartwork
Ratchet was made using a ROTF voyager class Ratchet figure, painted to resemble a Japanese rescue vehicle. Ratchet was given all the necessary prep and paint work to ensure long lasting and vibrant colors.
Generations Deluxe Class RED ALERT by speedleecustoms
Red Alert was created using a Generations Red Alert figure, painted to resemble a Japanese Imperial Police Car. Red Alert was given all the necessary prep and paint work to ensure long lasting and vibrant colors.
Generations Deluxe Class SEARGENT KUP by Customs By Zildjian
Kup was created using a Generations Seargent Kup figure, painted to resemble a Japanese random Japanese red cross/emergency vehicle. He was painted using a custom mixed HoK teal/light green. He was then detailed using Testors Model Master enamels, followed by Testors Wet Look Clear Lacquer. Custom Imperial rescue decals were graciously donated by Boggs6ft
rluxcustom’s has created this massive Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Colossus statue, which is a real work of art. I really like the way this figure was sculpted and the lines give the figure definition and dimension. The expression on the figures face is one of anger and destruction. Standing at 18″ tall, this statue possesses a lot of feeling and personality. The base of the statue goes really well with the overall look and feel of the statue and makes it look like the ground is crumbling beneath the feet. The yellow and reds are very vibrant but, at the same time, are muted by the nice weathering detail, which rounds out this excellent figure.
There are not many customizers out there that specialize in the Steampunk style or genera. In my search for unique Steampunk customs, I came across these one of a kind Custom Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Guns from a seller that goes by the name Old Junkyard Boutique. What attracted me to these guns was the intricate detail and paint aps that transformed these bright yellow guns into Steampunk style fire arms that look like real metal. The skulls, chains, and other custom pieces added to the guns complete the Steampunk look and feel. As of today, Old Junkyard Boutique has 43 Custom Steampunk Nerf N-Strike Guns that range from the N-Strike Series guns to the Cyber Strike line so check them out!
Standing at almost 20″ tall, Colosal Customs G1 Masterpiece Transformers Devastator combiner is just that…colossal! This Devastator, with its scratch built head, looks mean and nasty and ready to take any Autobot on. The first thing that came to mind when I saw this figure was Revenge of the Fallen meets Generation 1 classics. One aspect that the Revenge of the Fallen movie captured with Devastator was a raw sense of destruction and mayhem and this figure captures that essence while paying homage to classic figure we grew up with. The scratch built wrecking ball and plasma rifle add to the menacing look and feel that Colosal Customs captured so well. This is the first Devastator I have seen in a long time that carries a massive personality in a well engineered figure! To view more photos of this amazing G1 Masterpiece Transformers Devastator combiner, head over to eBay!
Frenzy.Rumble is a customizer with a fountain of ideas and he is never shy about making his concepts come to life, which is evidenced by his Custom Transformers Masterpiece Mid-Warp Skywarp figure. Original ideas are what customizing is all about and this Mid-Warp figure is brilliantly executed! This Mid-Warp figure appears to be changing from translucent to black right before your eyes as the clear plastic blends into the black plastic with a fusion of hot blue in between the pieces. To tell us more about how he achieved this effect, let’s hear from Frenzy.Rumble:
“Mid-Warp Skywarp was an idea I executed well a few months ago, using a deluxe sized, universe crystal clear seeker. With rave reviews and comments, and the urge to make it bigger and make it better; I went all out on a Masterpiece class version. Mid-Warp Sky stands approximately nine inches tall in robot mode (22.9 cm). He was built using a rare and expensive “Ghost of Starscream” Masterpiece figure. Spent countless hours removing the factory paint and details, and sanded then polished the clear plastic to a glass-like finish. I also modified his rear tail fins so that they don’t hang off his hips and are permanently fixed to his lower legs. His display base is also custom painted, and include a very bright LED light which lights up Mid-Warp Skywarp from the ground up, adding extra effect to his teleportation.”
A little over two years ago, I featured MacrossFA-19′s Custom Menasor and I very happy to see that he has back at it. This Custom G1 Transformers Menasor combiner is better than the last one he made and even features the Hasbrotoyshop Special Edition Dragstrip figure. Striving to make this Menasor all he can be, there are a few differences to point out. Deadend and Breakdown have been created with different heads and the connections and joints have been made stronger. This combiner has some very subtle detailing on the arms which makes all of the difference and sets this custom apart from others. For example, the yellow and red accents seem to flow into the figures, which creates some continuity in the figure, which can sometimes get lost when the figures are so large like this. To view more photos of this amazing Custom G1 Transformers Menasor, head over to eBay!
When two minds get together only spectacular things can happen and as a result, Primo’s Customs and Encline Designs joined forces to produce this amazing Custom Transformers G1 Masterpiece Deathsaurus figure. Created from blood, sweat, and a Red Geist and an MP Grimlock, this figure comes to life and looks so much like the art in the comparison picture above. The colors were very well selected and matched to the concept art and the choice of figures could not have been better. Let’s read more about this great figure from the customizers themselves:
“Primo added new arms so he now has articulation at the shoulder, bicep, and double at the elbow. His head is also on a ball joint. He also has new hip, thigh, and knee articulation. His wings also have a ball joint to help add more dynamics to the look. He comes with both breast partners. Also included is a custom sword and gun with mace.”
Coming from the Transformers Victory series in 1989, Primo and Encline have really brought the animated version to life with their Custom Transformers G1 Masterpiece Deathsaurus figure so head over to eBay and check out more photos of this amazing piece.
I did a search on a popular site that sells toys and the first result that was staring me in the face was a hot pink Transformers Dark of the Moon Sentinal Prime figure. The box shows a nice cherry red vehicle yet the toy inside does not match the photo on the box. You would think that the Hasbro would get a clue by the third movie but I guess their market research clearly demonstrated a need for more hot pink Transformers! As the Transformers Dark of the Moon toys are hitting the shelves, check out eBay’s selection of Custom Transformers.
From the creator of the Steampunk WWII Jetfire custom comes Sculpt-Bot’s latest venture into the classic era with his Custom MOTU Classics Steampunk Trap Jaw. Combining my two favorite concepts together (Steampunk and Masters of the Universe), the first word that came to my mind was raw when I saw this custom. The figure is over-the-top and captures the essence of Trap Jaw from the MOTU 200x line, where he was designed with over sized weapons and accouterments. You can almost hear the figure with its moving gears and parts; there is no way he can hide from his enemies. The color palette is dead on and the scaring and battle damage is very well executed. I only wish more MOTU figures were made in Steampunk style but one can only dream! For now, head over to eBay to check out more photos of Sculpt-Bot’s Custom MOTU Classics Steampunk Trap Jaw.
The amazing husband and wife team of K&L Custom brings us these dynamic Cloak and Dagger Custom Marvel Legends figure in their signature style that only they can achieve. Cloak and Dagger first appeared in the Spectacular Spider-Man #64 from 1982 but the duo’s future was a bit tenuous with spin off comics never gaining any traction but thanks to customizers like K&L, the Cloak and Dagger couple lives on as amazing action figures. One of K&L’s strengths is creating lifelike action figures with lots of personality. The facial expression on Cloak’s face is priceless and the way the face was sculpted with the raised brows and wrinkles between the eyes gives the figure a menacing feel. The hair sculpt on Dagger is awesome and I love the way the layers flow. If you want to see more great photos of K&L’s latest Cloak and Dagger Custom Marvel Legends figures, head over to eBay!
Getting his hands on one of the latest Voyager Class figures from the new Transformers Dark of the Moon movie, Sabretooth’s Workshop brings us this Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Skyhammer figure. With this latest wave of movie figures hitting the stores we will see the array of hideous factory colors that Hasbro decided would look great on the figures so it is up to customizers like Sabretooth to apply a new paint app that most resembles the characters from the movie.
As you can see in the photo above, the factory blue and silver colors are changed to military colors. The paint app is stunning and makes the plastic look like metal with a great matte finish. If Sabretooth’s Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Skyhammer figure is an example of the customs we will see in the near future, I can’t wait for more customizers to get their hands on more DOTM figures!
The minibots were the mainstay of many G1 Transformers collections. My friends and I had many of them and my guess is, looking back, they were much less expensive than the larger figures so parents were more apt to buy them. Beachcomber was one of those minibots that I had as a kid and Xaviercal has created a more update version of this minibot from a DOTM Sandstorm figure with his Custom Transformers Dark of the Moon Beachcomber figure. The basics Sandstorm figure was the perfect base for this custom and with the addition of the G1 style blues and silvers, and a modified head, Xaviercal payed a nice homage to this little minibot. You will also notice that Beachcomber also has a golden hand, which, if you are a fan of the G1 cartoon, is from an episode where Beachcomber found a golden lagoon full of electrum, a naturally-occurring element which would make any Transformer impervious to harm. After dipping his hand into the lagoon, it turned completely gold in color, which he hid from his fellow Autobots,
Giving He Man’s sister the reptilian coat of arms, Hunter Knight Customs gives the Princess of Power the treatment to fight off the wrath of the Snake Men with his Custom MOTU Classics Snake Armor She-Ra figure. She-Ra never appeared in Snake Armor in the MOTU 200x cartoon series but HKC is great at imagining different story lines as He-Man and She-Ra fight side-by-side to fend off the Snake Men. The metallic armor is very well dry brushed to appear like metal and the colors match the MOTU 200x cartoon style very well.
The detailing on She-Ra’s armor looks awesome and the Snake emblem looks even better than how it looked in the cartoon. I love the way her chest armor blends in with the rest of the outfit and the larger jewel in the middle of armor completes look! To place a bid on HKC’s Custom MOTU Classics Snake Armor She-Ra figure, head over to eBay!
I am looking forward to DarkCaveCustoms’ latest venture if the next five seekers come out as great as his first Custom Transformers Gundam Style Skywarp figure. Built from a 1/100 HG Gundam 00 Arios figure with a head cast from a Classics/Universe 2.0 Drift, the combination of these two figures plus the classic G1 color scheme makes for a very cool and modern looking Cybertronian type warrior. The orange paint accents on the chest remind me of the canopy of the G1 Skywarp from the 1980′s, bringing together the cutting edge new styling while paying homage to the classics. Skywarp also looks amazing in jet mode:
As you can see in the photo above, the touch of orange on the canopy and the blue accents on the afterburners define the seeker in its alternate mode. As I said before, this is the first of the seeker jets to get this Gundam style treatment so look out for more figure like this Custom Transformers Gundam Style Skywarp figure.
Continuing with his Steampunk line of figures, Jin Saotome has immortalized the God of Thunder with his Custom Marvel Legends Steampunk Thor figure. It is cool to imagine the classic Marvel characters in an age of steam, metal and bronze. The shading of the figure brings out all of the amazing detail, such as the muscles, rivets, head gear. The voltage containment units on his back give the figure a very cool effect and the larger pointed bronze pieces protruding from the knees and biceps add dimension. Metal gears, chains, reflective optics, and magnetics round out this awesome Custom Marvel Legends Steampunk Thor figure so head over to eBay because there is less than a day left to snag this one and add it to your Marvel Legends or Steampunk collection.
I love it when customizers are not satisfied with the toys that are hitting the shelves because we get to see awesome customs like FrogDNA’s Custom G1 Transformers Classics Hot Rod figure. Disappointed with the head sculpt of the figure, he completely resculpted the figure to resemble the G1 cartoon, along with making other G1 cartoon enhancements. I love the windshield of the figure and the way the blue was painted makes it look like the light and the sky are reflecting off of it. I like the use of gray on the legs, replacing the factory red plastic. The striking colors make each piece of the figure stand out, rounding out its G1 look and feel.
Christo provides an answer to age of old question “what does a Stormtrooper do on his day off” with his Custom Lego Star Wars Beach Stormtrooper minifig. In all seriousness, Christo makes really awesome Custom Lego Star Wars minifigs and I am happy to see that he lets his hair down and has fun with them once and a while. The Beach Stormtrooper struck me on a personal level as I saw my first vacation Stormtrooper at Comic Con 2010, which was a dude in Stormtrooper armor with a Hawaiian shirt and shorts. My son took a picture with him and this figure reminds me of that trip.
Every now and then I like to feature some unique and one of kind customs and this week, D.B.’s Custom Cast Star Wars Heads caught my eye. The detail in the cast and head sculpt is spot on to the Star Wars figures that appear in the movies. Only the heads are for sale but this gives up and coming customizers a canvas to work with. Sometimes people need some help in the head sculpt department and this is where D.B comes in. Here is another look at another finished head:
I first got a preview of Forgotten Forrest’s Custom G1 Transformers Bruticus over at www.procustomizers.com and I was struck by the immense scale of the figure and also the attention to detail that was paid to honor the Combaticons. Standing a massive 19″ tall, you can see the scale of the figure in the photo above, this figure retains the classic G1 colors and overall look that we all knew from the 80′s. Another thing that struck me about the this custom was the attention to the really small details that not too many customizers pay attention to. Let’s read more about these tiny details that make a large difference:
“His custom scratch built parts include his hands which are ball jointed at the wrist and on every finger as well as having an extra joint on every finger allowing for an incredible range of motion. Bruticus also has scratchbuilt hip and thigh parts (which are movable) as well as his wing shield which was designed to be very generation one accurate as well as being posable (the wings are posable to allow for greater movement). Bruticus also comes with a custom scratch built head that is unique, in addition to his normal head you will also receive TWO extra heads, one that is very angry and another which has a variation on the eyes, creating a less visor like effect.”
To see more photos, especially of the individual figures, head over to eBay and check out Forgotten Forrest’s Custom G1 Transformers Bruticus!
Being able to absorb the properties of anything touched is a pretty cool ability and PriceSmashers has epitomized this comic character with his Custom Marvel Legends Absorbing Man figure. The texturing on this figure was really well done. I especially like the bleeding of the textures from one section of the body to another, which gives the illusion of the absorption of material. For example, the gray on the left side of the body bleeds over to right side and the brick on the left leg is also carried over to the right leg. The texturing also brings out the flesh tones and the striations of the muscles.
The Star Wars vehicles that come off the shelf are pretty boring and bland with respect detail and paint schemes. Luckily there are people like Area Nifty One Customs and they have created a Custom AT-AT Imperial Walker and Snowspeeder that looks like it was pulled right from the Empire Strikes Back movie. You can hear and feel the AT AT bearing down on you and it is the realism that this custom portrays that puts me in the Battle of Hoth. The carbon scoring and gritty detailing is what makes this custom so great. The scoring also gives the vehicles some dept, which makes more look more realistic and less plastic than what they formerly looked like. If you have tromped through the snow before, you can imagine how dirty you get and this is the war torn effect that Area Nifty-One has achieved with the set of these two vehicles.
I can see the creative gears turning with each Hunter Knight Custom and his Horde Apprentice Skeletor MOTU Classics Custom is another example of how imagination can turn a normal figure into a villain from a parallel universe. In the She Ra cartoon, we were introduced to Hordak, leader of the evil Horde and in the MOTU 200x cartoon, we learned that Skeletor was Hordak’s apprentice at one point. You could argue that Keldor was Hordak’s Apprentice as it depends on which storyline you follow (She Ra or MOTU 200x) but HKC has also provided an alternate Keldor head to play out this fantasy. One of my favorite aspects of this custom is the intriquate Ram’s Head that adorns his kama around his waist. It could be conceivable that Skeletor used this concept to forge his Ram’s Head staff but I will leave that up to your imagination to continue the story. To view more photos and to place a bid on HKC’s Horde Apprentice Skeletor MOTU Classics Custom, head over to eBay.
