Jin Saotome has created one of the coolest Marvel Legends figures I have seen a long time with his Custom Marvel vs. Capcom Spiral figure.  The way the arms were integrated in this figure were very well done and flow seamlessly out of the arm sockets.  Let’s read more from Jin about this unique figure: 

“Spiral is the 6-armed beauty of Mojoworld, one of the neater female designs Marvel has ever come up with. Here you get her in all her multi-limbed glory done in Marvel vs Capcom2 style. She has a nice suit shading, multiple metallic effects, fur/hair detail, and highlights just as the game sprite has. I’m doing a whole line of MvC2 customs and she’ll fit right in with them. She has the now correct armored-sculpted half arm, an alternate hand for her seductive pose, and 6 count them SIX swords, one for each hand just like she tosses at you in the game.”

If you want to add a very cool figure to your Marvel collection, check out Jin’s Custom Marvel vs. Capcom Spiral figure.

Jin Saotome brings us a modernized version of Tony Stark’s weapon of the future with his Custom Marvel Legends Stealth Iron Man figure.  What is great about this figure is that it is not seen in any comic and this is Jin’s interpretation of how this suit would be modernized.  The way this was painted really makes the plastic look like metal and this is a great effect that shows off the detail of the figure.

“This auction is for a 6” tall Stealth Armor Iron Man with glossy metallic finish. He has 22 points of articulation and can be put in to all sorts of stealthly mission poses. He’s scaled to fit right along with your Marvel Legends figures and will look great in your display case alongside your existing figures. This variation on the Stealth Armor design isn’t featured in any comic and is a new ‘modernized’ version of the suit.  A couple of reqests for a new Stealth Iron Man were sent my way and I always aim to please. This Stealth Iron Man has been painted with all sorts of glossy metallic details, deep armor shading, brlliant highlights, and a sealed surface against wear. I’m really, really, really liking the new Heroes Reborn Iron Man body as it has an excellent range of articulation and looks great in any pose!”

To view more photos, head over to eBay and check out Jin’s Custom Marvel Legends Stealth Iron Man figure!

Shockwave was already a great addition to the Transformers Classics line and, as expected, Jin Saotome goes above and beyond and really brings out the Generation 1 feel to this Custom Transformers G1 Shockwave figure.  Using the purple and pink color scheme from the cartoon, this figure very closely resembles the Shockwave from the 1980’s.  I like the modifications that were made from the Classics figure and it just goes to show you that more is less in robot mode.  In blaster mode, on the otherhand, this figure closely resembles a German Nebelwerfer, a six-barreled (nonrotating) tubular projector, with barrels 3 to 3 1/2 feet long and 160 mm in diameter.

On that note, let’s hear more about this great figure from Jin: “This auction is for an 8” tall ‘Shockwave’ figure with removable arm blasters, magnetic shoulder cannons, and Space Cannon/Ship base. He has multiple points of articulation and in my opinion is the best Shockwave mold ever to come out of the Transformers line. He’ll fit right in with your current Transformers collection and is scaled to Voyager size. He doesn’t come with instructions because of the different Alt mode but you can probably figure it out by the pics.  You asked for him time and time again, the cold and calculating Decepticon with the single eye. Shockwave is back and this time he’s packing an arsenal of weapons! As you can see he’s been decked out in G1 colors using deep shadows, highlights, metallic effects, and the shocking purple/pinkish color right from the show. Shockwave has also been sealed against paint wear and transforms into a Space Cannon or removing the base has him looking like a cosmic battleship of sorts. His arm cannons are removable and fire off missiles while his giant shoulder cannons magnetically mount and can be removed too. So, were you looking for the definitive Shockwave for your Classics/Universe collection?”

To view more great pictures of Jin’s Custom Transformers G1 Shockwave, head over to eBay!

I just watched the Iron Movie again and I was looking around for some inspiration and came across Jin Saotome’s Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man figure.  What I love about Jin’s customs are that he is not afraid step out of the usual repaint and go above and beyond and infuse his own ideas to make great customs.  Let’s see what inspired Jin for this Iron Man:

“There’s so many different Iron Man suits that it’s hard to keep track sometimes! Well I’m adding to that mix with a new suit that’s never been featured in any comic. It’s a mix of modern and classic Iron Man designs and uses a great new body type for the Iron Avenger. He’s been painted with a true metallic gold using burnished metallic highlights that have been buffed in. There is also deep armor shading, panel detailing, and an overall polished look to the figure. Iron Man is ready to be posed alongside your Avengers or thrown into battle with Ultron on your shelf!”

If there is any Iron Man custom you want to own, get it from on of the best of the best and check out Jin Saotome’s Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man figure!

You have to hand it to Jin for creating a mash up of two of the most popular toy lines in history with his Custom Cobra Rattler GI Joe Transformers Universe crossover figure.  Using a great weathering technique, this Rattler is sporting the classic Cobra blue.  The decals make this custom unique as the Decepticon Symbol and the Cobra Symbols compliment each other well on each wing.  Let’s learn more about this great figure:   

“Powerglide has been transformed into the most iconic Cobra aircraft, the Cobra Rattler. He’s decked out in a highly detailed paint job that includes realistic shading, panel wear, flight weathering, metallics, and is sealed to prevent wear. He even sports the Cobra Airforce decals as well as Decepticon emblems. His missiles are removable and he has a rotating center turret that activates his lights and machine gun sounds.” 

To own Jin’ Custom Cobra Rattler GI Joe Transformers Universe crossover figure, head over to eBay!

Jin Saotome is ringing in Halloween season with an excellent version of Johnny Blaze (or Daniel Ketch) with his Custom Marvel Legends Ghost Rider figure.  The shading on this figure really brings out the depth and richness of the body.  My favorite part of this custom is the flame neck engulfing the skull, which is a really cool effect.  Let’s hear from Jin about how he made this great figure.

“Ready to whip all the villains into submission with his metal chain, Ghostie has been painted with deep shadows, dusty gray highlights, semigloss leather effects, and a flaming bone look to his head and eyes. You can remove his chain as the lock magnetically attaches back when you’re ready to store it on him. All his chains are real metal and won’t tarnish or rust. You really have to get this figure up close as even the pictures don’t do him justice.”

If you are wanting the best of the best with respect to quality, craftsmanship, and one of kind concepts, head over to Jin’s auction page and check out his Custom Marvel Legends Ghost Rider figure.