Kickin it G1 style, Crefigz applies his unique paint ap technique to an old friend with an updated look with his Custom Transformers Universe 2.0 Ironhide figure.  It is figures like this that remind of being in Boston, Massachusetts where you can see older buildings reflected in the newer skyscrapers and this is the feeling I get when I see this Ironhide.  Although this Ironhide has a new look thanks to the Transformers Universe 2.0 line, Crefigz has given this figure a G1 paint ap reminiscent of 1980’s tride and true Autobot.  With the familiar yellow stripe gracing the sides of this figure, you can get a feel for the classic Generation 1 Ironhide we all know and love but with a sleek, angled new mold.  If you want a figure that is as smooth as glass with craftsmanship and attention to detail that is the highest around, head over to eBay and check out his Custom Transformers Universe 2.0 Ironhide figure.

Over the years, I have seen many awesome Devastator customs and before I get into the details of MalsMasterpieces Custom G1 Transformers Masterpiece Devastatorfigure, I have to give props to Frenzy.Rumble for providing great inspiration to so many customizers out there.  Back in June 2008, I featured Frenzy.Rumble’s Custom G1 Devsastator and there have been many great customs that have been modeled after it.  It is great that the customizing community provides such great inspiration to everyone.    

For MalsMasterpieces’ Custom G1 Transformers Masterpiece Devastator figure, he chose a great hue for the base color green that resonates with the Generation 1 feeling from the 80’s.  MalsMasterpieces’ gives us more detail on this great figure:    

“As this custom becomes more popular, since it was announced that the 2009 Movie Transformers:Revenge of the fallen will have the combiner Devastator figure added to the cast.  This custom will only grow in popularity.  Authenticity is the #1 priority for most collectors and that was my main goal in creating this custom.  I have seen this custom done before but there was always something not accurate or unproportioned about the figure.  I wanted to master this custom by keeping authenticity and proportion  the main goals.  This made for a high level difficulty of completion, but this is what I came up with.  A lot of Hasbro/Takara figures were massacred in order to create this one of a kind masterpiece, but i think it was well worth it.  Not only did I keep the figure 95% Hasbro/Takara but he is fully functional, meaning that all 6 figures transform from vehicle mode to combiner mode with ease, as well as into full Devastation mode.  To conclude, this Masterpiece is the holy grail for transformer lovers because of its closeness to the animated series from the 80’s, the Devastator we all wanted growing up but Hasbro or Takara never produced.  If you have the devastator from the 80’s then you’ll understand how much this custom is really worth.”

To view more photos, head over to eBay and check out MalsMasterpieces’ Custom G1 Transformers Masterpiece Devastator figure.

Wheeljack has to be one of my favorite Autobot customs and Duom has payed a very nice homage to this G1 favorite with his Custom G1 Transformers Universe 2.0 Wheeljack figure.  This figure began as a TFU2.0 Sunstreaker but is not a Generation 1 great thanks to a very talented dude.  Not only did he use Sunstreaker as a base, he also custom made many of the parts and decals.  Let’s read more about how Duom made this excellent figure:

“The new front body kit was scratch built from styrene, as were Wheeljack’s trademark wings, head details and enhanced spoiler. Wheeljack’s wings peg into his car underbelly for storage, and his “ears” even fold up for transformation.  Wheeljacks sports a new, high-gloss, Krylon Fusion white paint job for ultimate durability. He is finished off with chrome silver details and a custom dark grey for body parts. All decals were custom designed just for this particular Wheeljack, no ill-fitting reproduction G1 stickers here! The decals are protected with gloss clear coat for added protection. Please note, however that there are a few spots of unavoidable paint scratching, namely the clips on the doors on the pegs on the legs. It’s quite minor though.”

Head over to eBay and view more photos and place a bid on Duom’s Custom G1 Transformers Universe 2.0 Wheeljack figure.

Frenzy.Rumble is back on the scene with an exclusive treat that will not be out in the US for another few weeks and the best part is that they are customized in their Generation 1 likeness.  His Custom Transformers Universe Hound and Ravage figures are the epitome of the 1980’s and Frenzy.Rumble has outdone himself once again by using the very effective olive green (for Hound) and silver and black (for Ravage) to capture that G1 flavor that fans clamor for.  Like all of Frenzy.Rumble’s customs, the finish and paint aps are like glass and you know that he goes out of his way to please fans.  Let’s learn more about these great customs from the source:

“Hound was one of my favorite Autobots as a kid, and who doesn’t love Ravage? Transformer Universe Hound and Ravage won’t be available in US retaill for another month, but here they are …and they’re customized. With Hound, I removed the existing hands, and replaced them with fully poseable hands, which can point, wave, make a fist and more. These new hands actually fold into the forearms when transforming into alternate mode. I achieved Hound’s awesome green color using 6 shades of green. All the detail was painful to add on, but suits the figure very well. His Jeep mirrors are painted with chrome to give a great reflection. I later added custom made decals, such as the faction symbol, army stars and vehicle ID tags. There’s even been a custom California license plate added with the text : HOUND1. I also replaced the ugly tires which this figure came with for some authentic Jeep Wrangler rubber type tires. For Ravage, I repainted the entire figure and added a metallic look to his limbs, a faction symbol, and tiny details, like glowing red eyes and shiny silver teeth.

All paints used in the process were 100% enamel, so the finish is very durable, and the colors will stay vibrant and true for many many years. (Keep in mind, this is a collectible, so don’t throw it around!)?  I finished him off with several finishes of Testor’s clear coats, matte, semi-gloss, and gloss variations. This is a must-have and definite collectible for G1 and movie fans alike”

Head over to eBay and check out Frenzy.Rumble’s Custom Transformers Universe Hound and Ravage figures!

DW40 shows us an evil side to the Transformers Universe Sidewipe figure with his original concept TF Universe Striker Decepticon figure.  The last time I featured a custom by DW40, I wrote about his Custom Warmachine.  The one thing that has impressed me about his customs is the smooth paint aps he applies to his figures.  I really like the paint scheme on this figure and the way he used the black and purple to accent the figure.  The black paint on the hood, roof, and fin makes this figure very interesting to look at.  I love when customizers provide a backstory to thier original concepts so here is Stiker’s story:

“Many years ago on the planet Cybertron many transformers were brought online. Siblings born mere nanoclicks after each other. Unknown to anyone some were brought online in secret. One would become well know as the Decepticon Striker. Striker is one the most powerful Decepticons. Even Megatron has heard about the mysterious Decepticon that lurks in the shadows waiting to strike at any given moment. Striker is one that takes orders from no one; His actions are his and his alone. Although loyal to the Decepticons, he follows his own path of evil! His spark is made of pure dark energy that will never extinguish. When the day comes that Striker steps out of the shadows and reveals himself to both the Decepticons and the Autobots, will be the day both factions fall!”

Head over to eBay and check out DW40’s Custom TF Universe Striker figure!

Fans are in combiner heaven with ThyVipera84’s Custom G1 Transformers Devastatorfigure.  This is one figure you do not want to miss out on!  First, the paint aps are in amazing detail and the weathering on this figure makes this one stand above the rest.  Towering 15″ tall, this Devastator is a great scale to other smaller Transformers.  This is one of the best custom Devastator figures I have seen to date!  The figure also comes with two head styles:

 Let’s read more about this great figure from the source:

“Here’s a custom, 100% HANDPAINTED DEVASTATOR!!! Painted with Testor’s Enamel Paints.  There’s no other out there like this one. Equipped with lights and sounds.  In Devastator mode, he stands a whopping 15 inches tall and is very pose able.  He comes with TWO DIFFERENT HEADS! (G1 style head is courtesy of Transformer Customizer: Ptitvite).  In robot modes, Devastator’s EXTRA pieces form an ENERGON CONVERTING STATION!  6 robots form the BIG GREEN MACHINE called DEVASTATOR.”

How cool is that!  Definitely head over to eBay and check out ThyVipera84’s Custom G1 Transformers Devastator figure.