Quantum-7 Customs Interview: Continuing the Interview Series, I had the chance to get to know JB Goodenbuy, otherwise known as Quantum-7 Customs. Let’s learn more about this talented customizer:

AFC: Tell the fans of your work a little about yourself.

Quantum-7 Customs: First I just want to say thank you Michael for the questions and you really do a great thing here at this site. Thank YOU Action Figure Customs. My name is JB Goodenbuy and I go by the customizing name of QUANTUM 7 customs. I sell the majority of my work on Ebay, with the slight and occasional commission work for very close friends. I currently live in South Carolina and I am originally from Orlando/Daytona Beach Florida area.

AFC: When did you start making customs?

Quantum-7 Customs: I got started on making customs over 15 years ago or so. It started out with just simple repaints of 3 3/4 inch Star Wars figures. Then moved up to mix and match parts to create new characters or ones the big companies hadn’t made yet. Then evolved over the last several years to include sculpted details and parts and larger figures. It has just really evolved from the humble beginnings.

AFC: How did you get started making customs?

Quantum-7 Customs: I’m not really sure exactly what started it other than my quirk in seeing things that could be done differently or better. I have always had a knack for art type things. Drawing, painting, sculpting. I just have a need to make things.

AFC: How many customs do you work on at one time?

Quantum-7 Customs: There could be up to 6 different projects on my desk at any given time in various stages of completion. I have a terrible disease that before I complete one or two I have already begun another batch in the wings. I guess it would be my lack of attention. I just get ideas and I’ll get the new one going while still having 5 others waiting to be finished… this is part of the reason I don’t do commission work.

AFC: What customs you are most proud of?

Quantum-7 Customs: Oh wow, tough question. Like most artists I feel that each piece is important to me. They are almost like children. You think about having them, then you make them, then you try to prepare them to function in the world and then you let them go. Pride comes from each one I do. Each one gets alittle better than the last, because you learn new things on each project. Some of the ones I am very happy with are ATLAS from the Thunderbolts, ARSENAL from Teen Titans, RED HULK , FIN FANG FOOM repaint and most recently, DARK-CLAW. I just had put alittle more effort and time into these particular ones so I would say they are my favorites.

AFC: What is your favorite toy line to do customs for?

Quantum-7 Customs: I enjoy doing customs in all the major lines but I think the larger 6 inch scale are a little easier. When sculpting on large figures you can get more detail in the sculpt.

AFC: What customs do you have lined up for future projects?

Quantum-7 Customs: LOL…Well, currently I have about 6 lined up in various stages of completion. Some on the “chopping block” are a classic version of Marvel’s Thunderbird, Thunderbolt’s Scourge , an Ultimate version of Aquaman, Ultimate Red Skull in battle armor and a TOP SECRET project that will be revealed on Ebay in about 2 months!!!!!

AFC: If you had one piece of advice for other customizers out there, what would you say to them?

Quantum-7 Customs: Stay true to yourself. Create what makes YOU feel happy. Don’t try to make customs of what you think others want to see and most importantly, always let your first coat of paint dry before applying a second ; ^)

AFC: You can find Quantum-7 Customs over at eBay by following this link!