To kick off the first of the Interview Series on ActionFigureCustoms, Caramel’s Customs provides us with some insight, history, and a glimpse into the future.

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

Caramel’s Customs: Hi, I am a 26th year old female customizer. I am a HUGE fan of comics all together. I customize action figures to many different lines including, but not limited, to Marvel, DC, Image and more. You can visit my website http://www.caramelcustoms.com/ to see more of what I have done and what is in process of getting done. If you have any questions or interested in having your own figure customized, email me at caramel@caramelcustoms.com.

AFC: When did you start making customs?

Caramel’s Customs: I began making customs this year in July, so really only about 4 months or so. My local comic store owner was the one who got me started in customizing. He saw my fan art drawings and invited me to enter his action figure customizing contest. I ran all my research and started making my first custom. I had so much fun, that now I am addicted to customizing and keep making them lol.

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

Caramel’s Customs: It depends really. But I take my time on each figure so I can only work a little on each figure a day. I work on an average of 4 figures at one time. Letting a figure dry completely before sculpting over other sculpt is very important, so instead of rushing on to the next step, I work on another figure.

AFC: What is the custom you are most proud of?

Caramel’s Customs: My favorite custom has to be my Excalibur Dazzler. I put a lot of time and effort in that one and love how she came out. Here is a link to her pictures.


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

Caramel’s Customs: I love Toybiz Marvel Legends figures to work with. They have the best articulation and nice head sculpt. But I love the head sculpt from various toy lines. I swap around heads to try to find the right one to work with the character I am customizing.

AFC: What customs do you have lined up for your next ones?

Caramel’s Customs: I am working on my Heroes for Hire team. I am hoping the team will be done by the end of November. I will have a villain done as well with the 4 girls so they can be posed fighting someone

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

Caramel’s Customs: One piece of advice to any customizer beginner is “Take you time. Don’t rush anything. If you take your time, the end piece will be worth the patience. And remember, if you don’t get it right the first time, try, try again. You will get it.”