Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey

First off, I am back home from Comic Con 2010 and it was a fabulous show.  I really enjoyed seeing everyone in costume and viewing the great toys that are coming up from Hasbro, Mattel, and Sideshow.  That said, the focus of today’s article is JRS Toys’ Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey X-Men figure.  Modeled after a mash up of her Uncanny X-Men and X-Men cartoon appearances, JRS has captured her likeness with two alternative heads (shown in the photo above).  The facial features, including the eyes and the hair, are very well done, which gives the figure a great personality.  There is less than an a day left to grab this great figure so head over to eBay and bid on JRS Toys’ Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey X-Men figure.

Cable Custom Marvel Legends X-Force Figure

Whether BoskoesToys is making Custom Transformers, Iron Man, or the multitude of figures they specialize in, they always do a stellar job and their Custom Marvel Legends X-Force Cable figure is no exception.  This figure looks downright mean and nasty and that large gun by his side compliments the figure’s demeanor.  BoskoesToys does exceptionally well at the finer details in figures.  The paint aps, for one, are amazing, and the addition of the black shading gives the figure depth and dimension.  For more photos and to place a bid on this great figure, head over to eBay and check out BoskoesToys’ Custom Marvel Legends X-Force Cable figure.

Emma Frost Custom Marvel Legends Figure

I had the great opportunity to interview Rateeg Creations back in February 2008.  Rateeg Creations has a beautiful Custom Marvel Legends Emma Frost figure up this week.  Hand sculpted and painted, there are many aspects of this figure that stand out.  First, the head sculpt looks very life like and the eyes on this figure are amazing.  If you do eyes right, the figure takes on a personality of its own.  The facial features are very proportional and the hair on the figure is very well done.  For figures like this, I am all about the eyes and the hair and this Emma Frost is stunning.  The figure also comes with a cloth cape.  I am also a big fan of mixing in soft goods with the figure.  There is less than a day left to nab this great figure so head over to eBay and checkout more photos of Rateeg Creations’ Custom Marvel Legends Emma Frost.

Marvel Legends Hellion Custom

Cal’s Custom has an awesome Marvel Legends Hellion figure up this week.  This figure is very well done.  The shade of red that was used for the body color is a nice crimson red.  The head sculpt and paint job make the face look very realistic and also give the figure a great personality.  Cal’s makes some of the best Marvel Legends figures I have seen so head over to eBay and check more photos of his Marvel Legends Hellion figure!

K&L Customs has brought to life a character from the legendary X-MEN series with their Custom Marvel Legends Mystique figure.  The detailing on this figure is excellent and I love the way they created the eyes on this figure as lack of pupils mirrors the concept art and styling of the comics.  The skull in the center of her head adds a great touch!  The accessories for this figure are killer and K&L Customs are awesome customizers so head over to eBay and check out their latest customs!

Hunter Knight Customs has a gorgeous X-Men lady for sale this week.  This very well crafted Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey figure is beautifully sculpted, with features that really stand out.  The hair is very well done as it appears to be flowing in the wind and the facial expression and features give the figure great personality.  The costume design is also well executed and the colors work well with the figure.  To view more photos, check out Hunter Knight’s Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey figure on eBay!

K&L Customs does it again with a magnificent display of their skill with their Custom Marvel Legends Boomer (Boom Boom) figure.  I love costume design on this one.  The shoulder pads and the amo belt add great character to the figure and the colors compliment each other nicely.  One of my favorite parts of the custom is the head sculpt.  The eyes are done in a way that give the figure personality.  K&L are one of my favorite Marvel Legends customizers so head over to eBay and check out their Custom Marvel Legends Boomer (Boom Boom) figure.

Only a few hours left to nab Flobbster322′s Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Rogue figure.  The face and the hair on this figure are outstanding!  This has to be one of the best looking hair sculpts I have seen thus far.  The way the eyes are done gives the figure its own persona so head over to eBay and get this one while you still can!

K&L customs have a great looking Custom Marvel Legends Storm figure up this week.  The costume design is very nice and the eyes really draw you in to the figure.  I also like the silver accents that surround the figure as it gives the limbs added dimension and makes them pop!  They did an excellent job translating the concept art into a figure and it is customizers like K&L that have a long history of making quality customs that fans will have no problem posing next to their other Marvel Legends figures.

To check out the other photos, head over to eBay and check thier  Custom Marvel Legends Storm figure.

Tonyz Customs has a beautifully styled and crafted Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey figure up on eBay this week for all to enjoy!  First, let me say that Tony’s artistic ability really comes through on this figure.  The figure as a whole is amazing but if I was to isolate a few aspects, I would call out the face and the hair.  Tony has the ability to bring the figures to life and they way he painted and sculpted the face makes it look very realistic.  The hair is also done very well and I love the way it flows from her head.  The yellow and blues complete the figure, making this one of the best Jean Grey figures I have seen in a very long time.  To check out more photos and his WIP photo, head over to eBay and place a bid on Tonyz Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey figure.

Michael Amore has been hard at work making customs fans crave for and this week he has a gaggle of Custom Marvel Legends figures so feast your eyes on some of the figures he has in store for you:

Rogue Kitty Pryde and Psylocke Custom Marvel Legends Figures by Amore

Cyclops Custom Marvel Legends Figure by Amore

Ultimate Captain America Marvel Legends Custom by Amore

I have always been impressed with Michael Amore’s work and I think this week he is putting his best foot forward and going above and beyond with his figures.  Some of the aspects that I like about his customs is his attention to detail and his excellent sculpting and painting techniques.  Do view all of the customs he has for sale this week, head over to eBay and check out why Michael Amore is AFC’s Custom Marvel Legends Spotlight customizer.

I love the realism that NTT brings to his customs and his latest Custom Marvel Legends White Phoenix figure is no exception.  I love the concept from head to toe!  The coupling of metallic gold and soft white accent the right parts of the this figure and the gold sash ties everything together.  The hair is a work of art in itself and I have said this several times but nailing the right features of a figure (such as the eyes and hair) can make a break a custom.  The hair is very realistic on this figure and the deep shade of red really makes the face pop!  NTT is one of the best customizers in this respect and he strives to set a realistic tone with his figures while still staying true to the concepts.  Head over to eBay and place a bid on this beauty or view more photos of NTT’s Custom Marvel Legends White Phoenix figure!

K&L Customs brings us this awesome Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Dazzler figure.  There are several things I love about this custom.  First, the sculpting on this figure really makes it come to life.  The hair, eyes, and lips are the high points for me as getting these features right can make or break a custom and for K&L, they always get these things right!  The sunburst on the figure is nicely proportioned and the colors look very smooth.  If you want to own a figure from one of the best Marvel Legends customizers out there, head over to eBay and place a bid on K&L’s Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Dazzler figure.

13Customs has brought to life this lovely X-MEN character with his Custom Marvel Legends Polaris figure.  There was something that drew me to this figure and I can’t quite put my finger on it but there seems to be an innocence to this figure in the way that the face was sculpted and painted.  The hair is nicely done and the figure overall is executed very well.  Sometimes it is the little things make a huge difference.  For example, the subtle black outlining on the figure really makes the costume off of the flesh tone skin.  The shades of green pay a great homage to this X-MEN enchantress.  Head over to eBay to place a bid on 13Custom’s Custom Marvel Legends Polaris figure.

Claws Inc has blended the classic with the modern with this Custom Marvel Legends Outback Colossus figure.  I love it when customizers go out on their own and make something that blends the classic nature of the characters with a more updated feel.  This technique gives the best the best of both worlds for collectors who are grew up with the older style of the figures but are now also into the newer versions as well.  I love the paint aps on this figure and the overall concept.  The metallic paint and the hue of red is just perfect for the figure.  Claws Inc tells us more about this great figure:

“Here we have a…..CUSTOM: Marvel Legends “OUTBACK COLOSSUS” figure.  I wanted him to be kind of a cross between the Modern and the older classic X-Men ‘Outback’ Colossus….Hence the cleaner look overall, brighter metalic paint (with just a hint of light blue) and a much lighter/cleaner yellow on his belt etc. And of course the other yellow that was on him is now gone…I think way better. I’ve aways loved the ‘Outback’ look for Colossus, and I hope I’ve done him justice.“

To own this great figure, head over to eBay and place a bid for Claws Inc’s Custom Marvel Legends Outback Colossus figure.

I love it when customizers do what they think is right to enhance a figure to its full potential and Claws Inc has done just this with his Custom Marvel Legends Phoenix figure.  There are many aspects of this figure that would make any collector want to add this to their Marvel collection.  First, this is a one of a kind design straight from the mind and fingers of Claws Inc.  For example, the paint aps for this figure were done in a white and bright gold, which goes very nicely with the fiery red hair, which is one of my favorite parts of this custom.  The reason I like the hair is that (1) is looks very realistic and (2) the deep shadowing of the hair, which makes it look like it is flowing as she is rising up.  I also like the definition that is given to the flesh tones that makes this figure one of the best.  Head over to eBay to check out more photos and to place a bid on Claws Inc’s Custom Marvel Legends Phoenix figure.

JRS Toys has improved upon what was once (and still is) a Toyfare Exclusive figure with their Custom Marvel Legends Age of Apocolypse Morph figure. They really captured the classic version of Morph from the 1990′s and gave this figure a personality.  Many of the figures that are produced by major toy companies lack character and style and it is customizers like JRS Toys that can give that figure a special look that brings out the essence of the figure we all remember.  Let’s read more about how JRS created this great figure:

“We here at JRS Toys have been trying to bring some “prototype” figures to life. Morph is a favorite of ours, I think his crackly laugh is probably most prominent from the X-Men cartoon of the 90′s.  So anyway, we were always jealous of this Toyfare Exclusive was released and decided that since we finally had all the right elements we’d update it. So what we have for you is one AOA Morph, ultra pose-able figure with some 36 points of articulation and stands 6 1/2 inches tall.”

Head over to eBay to own this one of a kind Custom Marvel Legends Age of Apocolypse Morph figure.

From concept to custom, K&L has the talent to make their customs come to life and look even better than the art they were derived from.  Their Custom Marvel Legends Gamora figure is a great example of their craftsmanship at work.  It is the small details that add up to a great custom.  For example, the gold accents around the eyes and the costume highlight the finishing touches that complete the look of the figure.  The moulding on the forehead, the skull, and the hair pay a great homage to the marvel representation:

Check out more photos and place a bid on K&L’s Custom Marvel Legends Gamora figure!

Wiz Customs shows us why fans love his customs and his Custom Marvel Legends Shatterstar figure is one great example.   Decked out in his new X-Force suit, this figure sports very realistic detailing including shadowing and flowing hair.  The facial detail is very well done as well, adding to the realism and making this figure look less like a toy.  To tell us more about this custom and the quality that is poured into each and every one of his customs, here is Wiz.

“In his new X-Force suit as seen in the new X-Force comics an made with an exceptional level of detail to his comic counter part. Shatterstar stands 6″ tall with over 32 points of articulation for maximum poseability. He was made with real to life shadowing you have to see it in person to appreciate it. He is made with the highest quality products available and looks amazing the pics do not do him justice. Any sculpt work is done with Aves Apoxie so it will not chip or break away. The painting is done using some of the best paint’s available with some airbrushing as well. The parts and accessories are from existing Marvel Legends figures.”

Head over to eBay and check out Wiz Customs’ Shatterstar Marvel Legends Custom figure today!

Deadpool X-MEN Custom Marvel Legends Figure

Ripped from the pages of Marvel Comic comes K&L Customs incredible Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Deadpool figure.  The K&L team makes the highest quality customs and this Deadpool figure is no exception.  Some highlights for this figure are the deep shade of blue that makes the suit look realistic.  Also, the symetry given to the ‘X’ symbols and face detail make this custom top notch!  To see more detailed pictures, head over to eBay and check out K&L’s Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Deadpool figure.

K&L Customs has the perfect pair of figures up for auction this week.  I just finished writing an article about thier Custom Darkstar, which is amazing, and I am turning my attention to her brother.  Thier Custom Marvel Legends Vanguard figure is very well done and it was very smart of the K&L team to make these together becuase they are the perfect pair.  I like the use of gold and blacks for both figures.  The costume design on Vanguard looks amazing.  Check out both Darkstar and Vanguard on eBay to own these great figures.

K&L Customs really knows how to bring the human element out of their customs and their Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Dark Star is no exception.  My favorite part of this custom is the facial features.  The eyes are very well done and make the figure come alive.  The hair is beautifully sculpted and the proportions of the figure were well thought out and nicely executed.  Darkstar became a member of the Soviet Super-Soldiers with her brother, Vanguard, and the fifth Crimson Dynamo, which is especially interesting because K&L also created a Custom Marvel Legends Vanguard figure so be sure to check that out too!

I first came across BenjaminWings when I discovered his Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queen figure but this week, he has something special for X-MEN Age of Apocalypse fans with his Custom Marvel Legends Blink X-MEN figure.  There are many aspects of this figure that stand out to me!  First, I love the shade of pink that chosen for figure.  Second, I love the way the face and head came out with the hard lines for the hair and the gaze the figure has.  Let’s learn more about this awesome figure:

“She stands at 5.5 inches tall and retains all of her articulation. She is hand painted with durable citadel paints and sculpted with Apoxie to reflect her classic outfit from her appearences in the 90′s X-Men: Age of Apocalypse saga. She comes with removable quiver and portal display base that can be suckered to a window or smooth wall or used as a stand. Her hair is made of craft foam to keep it malliable and allow better posing. She would make a brilliant addition to any X-Men or Marvel collection, especially if you’re considering the upcoming Nemesis and Sunfire figures or already have the Sabretooth and Wolverine from the same dimension.”

To own this great figure, head over to eBay and place a bid for BenjaminWings Custom Marvel Legends Blink X-MEN figure.

BenjaminWings takes on a very sexy comic book character from the 1980′s with his Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queenfigure.  The attention to detail really shows with the costume design and craftsmanship.  I love the way the cape is tattered, giving it a more realistic and flowing look.  Let’s read more about this great custom from BenjaminWings himself: 

“She stands at 6 inches tall and retains all of her articulation. She is hand painted with durable citadel paints and sculpted with Apoxie to reflect her classic outfit from her appearance during Inferno in the 80′s X-Men comics. She would make a brilliant addition to any X-Men or Marvel collection, especially if you’re considering my other auctions too! I take my time with all of my work and a lot of TLC went into making Madelyne a reality”

If you want to own this Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queen figure or just look at more pictures, head over to eBay and take a look!

Updating the Tiger Stripe Wolverine, Jin Saotome adds a very cool feature to his Custom Marvel Legends Wolverinefigure in the form of a pair of steel claws.  Here is Jin to tell you more about this classic X-MEN figure: 

“You asked for more steel claws and you got them! The new ‘tiger stripe’ Wolverine that came out in the Target Exclusive Red Hulk wave is by far my favorite Wolvie to date. He’s basically a direct mold of the old ML 6 brown Wolvie which has the best features in my opinion. Well this time around I updated him with my all new recipe for steel claws! These claws don’t simply sit on top of his hands but plug in with powerful magnets ensuring a tight fit however you play with him. You can remove them and plug in the retracted claw nubs for a different look. Wolvie has also been given an updated curved ear shape and some shading to his body for a more detailed appearance.”

To check out more pictures, head over to eBay and check out Jin’s Custom Marvel Legends Wolverine figure.

K&L Customs has a Custom Marvel Legends Cyclops X-MEN figure up this week.  This Jim Lee version is very well done and they do an excellent job recreating the suit that Cyclops was sketched in and bringing this comic figure to life.  The colors work well with the figure and the skin tone on the face looks very realistic.  Head over to eBay and check out the other pictures or place a bid on this Custom Marvel Legends Cyclops X-MEN figure.

NTT has done an excellent job bringing to the life the sultry X-MEN character with his Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queen figure.  I have always been a fan of NTT’s sculpting ability and he has not let me down so far.  Some unique aspects about this custom include the windblown look of the Goblin Queen, as her hair and cape appear to be blowing in the wind.  The costume design is excellent and the facial structure of the figure is very lifelike.  To view more pictures, head over to eBay and check out this Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queen figure!

Central Cali Customs brings us his version of Jim Lee’s classic X-MEN character with this Custom Marvel Legends Cyclopsfigure.  C3 is an awesome sculptor, and that is one trait that sets his customs apart from others.  Let’s learn more about this great custom:

“Up for this auction is Jim Lee style of Cyclops. He was built based on 4 different base figures. It took a while to do a research on what to use for him, specially the hands. I specifically look for the perfect right hand, so he would be pose nicely as if he’s touching his eye wear to use the laser beam. His belt buckle, boots straps, thighs strap, hands strap, and body strap were hand sculpted. He was hand painted with majority of blue color, with all his yellow straps and boots. You will find the shadows and highlight on his body, hands, legs, boots, hair, etc. His X-Men logos are also hand painted. Lastly, he comes with his replaceable laser beam.”

Check out C3′s Custom Marvel Legends Cyclops on eBay but also make sure to take a look at all of the other Custom Marvel Legends figures.

K&L Customs does a great job translating Black Cat from the page of Marvel Comics with their Custom Marvel Legends Black Cat X-MEN figure.  What I love about this figure are the eyes.  The eyes are very well done and are striking, which adds a dimension of realism to the figure.  The lips are also well done and the sculpting of the figure really brings out the essence of the comic likeness.  Head over to eBay to see more pictures of K&L’s Custom Marvel Legends Black Cat X-MEN figure or check out the other Custom Marvel Legends figures while you are there!

Wanderer-X is a customizer who does an excellent job of translating comics and concepts into hard reality and his Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Deathbirdfigure is evidence of that.  This custom has some really nice features.  First, the sculpting makes this figure come alive.  Specifically, the removable mask is a great touch as you can display the figure in many ways.  The shoulder sculpting, the wings, and the forearm guards give the figure depth and bring out the unique characater of the figure.  The lack of eyeballs gives the figure an evil look and the paint aps around the face are nicely done.  To check out more pictures of this Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Deathbird figure or check out all of the other Custom Marvel Legends figures.

Jamie Madrox (AKA Multiple Man) has acquired extensive knowledge and skills via his duplicates’ experiences, such as human anatomy, speaking Russian, and Shaolin monk stealth techniques and Loosecollector has recreated this figure for you with his Custom Marvel Legends Multiple Manfigure.  I really love the facial expression and the profile this figure has.  Loosecollector is one of the best Custom Marvel Legendscustomizers I have come across and you know you are getting quality!  To view more pictures, head over to check out Loosecollector’s Custom Marvel Legends Multiple Man figure and when you are finished looking at that figure, go check out more Custom Marvel Legends figures on eBay!

En Sabah Nur is reborn again in this stellar Custom Marvel Legends Apocalypsefigure by SinisterCustoms.  Using the Rise of Apocalypse as a reference, this custom is finely detailed and truly a one of a kind.  For example, the belt design goes above and beyond expectations and the hair sculpt really captures the comic likeness of the comic.  The forearm guards and the necklace also give this figure the look he was after.  The shading adds depth to the figure and with the 36 points of articulation, you will have no problem posing this guy and fitting him in next to your other Marvel Legends figures or customs.   

You can see more pictures of this awesome Custom Marvel Legends Apocalypse figure over at eBay so head over and place a bid!

Straight from the pages of the X-Men Marvel Comics comes the collectablekid’s version of X-Men character Nate Grey in Marvel Legends Styles. One of the great things about the collectablekid’s customs is that he is an excellent sculptor so you know that his heart and soul is poured into every custom he creates. A few notable points about his Nate Grey are the flames surrounding his hands, the detailing on his suit, and his head (which pretty much covers everything but I will go into a bit more detail). First, the flames on his hands are very well done and actually look like fire. The fire almost takes on a persona of its own and the colors are very life-like. Second, the way the body suit was painted and sculpted gives the appearance of an actual piece of clothing. Finally, the aspects I will point out on the head are the eyes and eyebrows. The way that these are designed brings much life into the figure and the raised eyebrow is a very nice touch that gives the figure personality. It is this attention to detail that makes the collectablekid’s customs priceless. The hair is also an aspect that looks lifelike and is sculpted in a way that feels like the hair is flowing.

collectablekid’s Custom Marvel Legends Nate Grey is up on eBay right now so head over there and check it out.

krossiv brings us a very beautiful Custom Marvel Legends Scarlet Witch figure. Using the X-Men comic as inspiration, this custom has many features that stand out. First, the hair is nicely done and flows naturally from her head. The costume sculpt around the her face sets off the soft beauty of this figure. The cape is a great accessory to the figure and the way the boots are sculpted actually looks like the figure is standing in them (as opposed to being molded as part of the leg).

Go check out krossiv’s Custom Marvel Legends Scarlet Witch figure on eBay today! 

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collectablekid brings Rob Liefeld’s X-Force comic icon to life with his Custom Marvel Legends Cable figure. As with every custom from collectablekid, no detail was spared, even down to the gun. The vibrant colors coupled with the black washing really brings out the hard lines of this figure and defines each discrete piece.

Check out more details about this awesome Custom Cable over at eBay!  Please Note: Items are removed from eBay databases every 90 days so if the item is gone, check out more Custom Marvel Legends figures.

Bursting from the pages of the Ultimate X-MEN comic #92 comes boskoestoys’ Custom Marvel Legends Stryfe Ultimate X-Men figure. Boskoestoys has really captured the comic version of this figure and has taken it to the next level. The metallic paint aps on this figure are very high quality and look amazing. The black washing really makes the detail comes to life and the one of a kind sculpting and moulding of the figure brings out the accuracy from the comic.

Find out more about this awesome figure by heading over to eBay and checking out boskoestoys’ Custom Marvel Legends Stryfe Ultimate X-Men figure.

Wanderer-X brings one of the New Mutants to life with his Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Sunspot figure. Sunspot is an interesting character as he absorbs solar energy to increase his powers. I have seen a couple of versions of Sunspot from the comics and I prefer this costume over some other drawings where his arms and legs are just black. I really like the head sculpt on this one and the coloring on the lips and eyes. Bid on this great Custom Marvel Legends Sunspot on eBay!

KJ Customs steams up the scene with his Custom Marvel Legends Goblin Queen! He is a very talented sculptor and this figure is evidence of that. The human body is very difficult to replicate but this is one of KJ’s strong points! Some of the high points of this custom are the very detailed ab sculpt and shaping. The hair flows beautifully off the top of her head and on to her shoulders. This is one of the most highly detailed and nicely sculpted Marvel Legends custom I have come across in a while. KJ tells us more about how me made this beauty:  

“This figure is very detailed and very beautiful.She has several points of articulation and comes with a base with very detailed goblins.She also comes with a massive custom cape with about a nine or ten inch span.From head to toe this is going to please any x men fan! Starting with the figure itself ,she is about 7″ tall.She is really for display and not for play. She has 8 points of articulation: Her ball joint shoulders,elbows,Knees, and ankles. Her legs and torso do not move because I wanted the figure to look flawless.She is pretty durable and has been crafted with magic sculpt and sealed. Her face is very beautiful and sexy.She has smokey eyes with light on the iris .Her skin throughout her body is shaded to look more realistic.She has red hair with many different colors of highlight and lowlight,and has been sculpted to look like it is flowing.She has a very sexy mid section and toned body. She has very detailed hands which have also been shaded and given long glossy black finger nails. Her costume is very comic book accurate. It is a jet glossy black color.On the loin cloth there are tiny gold skulls and a golden broach on her chest. The outfit itself is three dimensional, so it is not just painted on.Her knee high boots are also detailed and are jet black with gloss. She also comes with two hand sculpted very detailed goblins. The green one does not come off the stand but the blue one is removable. These guys are really awesome and help make the figure pop! Her cape is removable and very flexible. It has two rings which can be put on each wrist and really move with the figure when her arms move.The base is from another figure but looks really good with this one.”

Head over to eBay to find more great Custom Marvel Legends figures.

Darthleon’s Custom Marvel Legends Storm figure rises from the page of Marvel Comics and is stirring up eyes on eBay! The sculpting on this figure is great and I am happy to see darthleon taking on a custom that is one of his favorite character portrayals. The hair looks great and it looks like she is getting ready to mess with mother nature. Let’s see how he has made this great figure:

“This is one of my favorite versions of storm to date so I figured I give it a go considering there really isn’t a good storm out there. Her entire torso, Boots, Hair and chest was rescultped to give a more accurate and detailed look. The outfit was painted with many highlights and shadows to give it a realistic look. Please note that do to the boots, this figure is meant to posed on the flying stand that is provided, because she cannont stand without support. The figure has multiple points of articulation. This figure is one that needs to be seen to be fully appreciated. Although the figure is poseable and durable, this item is intended for collectors and should be handled accordingly. He was scultped using a very durable compound called apoxie sculpt that when cured is very hard and durable.”

Own this great Custom Marvel Legends Storm by bidding on the auction!

K&L Customs brings the comics to life with their Custom Marvel Legends X-MEN Vertigo figure. The costume design for Vertigo resembles the comic and the hair is well done. The eyes have an intent gaze to them, which adds to the stunning look of this figure. Add K&L’s Custom Marvel Legends Vertigo to your X-MEN collection today by going to eBay and placing a bid for this great figure.

NTT brings a classic X-Men character to life with his Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Polaris figure. Capturing the essence of the comic version of Polaris, this figure is very well scultped and the costume flows seamlessly into her body. The hair is my favorite part of this custom as she looks like she is taking flight and her hair is flowing in the breeze. The shades of green compliment the figure nicely and really bring out the features of the figure. Let’s take a closer look at how NTT created this great figure:

“Remodeled the hair on the Circe to resemble the hairdo Polaris had on the cover of the Xmen comic. In fact, she was completely painted in the same green tone as she appeared on the cover. Man, she just looked galactic, totally absorbed in her magnetic aura and doing her mutant thing! It was this gravity-defying element in her pose that was interesting to behold, and wanted to convey in this custom. This meant sculpting her hair to appear as though it was floating, showing a sense of lightness. Basically started by flipping the hair around to the other side, then sculpted over the seams. Her face-guard was cut from blister package, then glued on. Nip/tucked her boobs and legs also with apoxie – and replaced the feet with ankles from a Spidey figure, (for the ankle articulation) – it complimented her “in-flight” pose. Also adjusted the cape just like the way it’s flowing on the comic cover as a way to give tribute to Jim Steranko’s style of drawing – very Kirbyesque. The illustration, in all its potent, monochromatic green color, and stylized design is classic comic art at its best – pure enjoyment. Wanted to capture the detail and likeness of this version of Polaris.”

After you are finished looking at NTT’s Polaris, head over to eBay and check out more Custom Marvel Legends figures.

Polaris is a mutant with the ability to manipulate magnetism. Although she has the potential to exercise all of the powers that Magneto has, as yet she has only used powers involving the manipulation of magnetic, electrical, and gravitic fields. Moreover, she cannot summon as great an amount of energy as Magneto can. The exact limits on the amount weight that she can magnetically lift at present have not been measured, but they are considerably below those of Magneto. Since she has preferred not to use her powers in combat situations, she has not worked nearly as hard to develop them as Magneto has. As with Magneto, it is unknown whether Polaris’s powers are purely psionic or whether they derive from her physically. Polaris has been observed levitating metallic objects and creating force fields in which she can suspend persons or objects in the air and in which she can protect them from attacks from outside the fields. She can also overload or short-circuit electrical systems. By concentrating, Polaris can perceive the world around herself solely as patterns of magnetic and electrical energy. She can perceive the natural magnetic auras surrounding living beings, as well. For a time, Polaris possessed superhuman strength and durability, as well as the ability to temporarily increase her height and mass by drawing on negative energy around her.

midnitestarz captures the essence of an X-Men classic with his Custom Marvel Legends Apocalypse figure. The paint aps are very nicely done, especially on the head where the mix of blues, silver, and black brings out the detail and gives the figure added depth. The red in the eyes is just plain cool! The shield and weapon help this custom stay true to how Apocalypse is represented in the X-Men universe.

Apocalypse is a mutant who possesses superhuman strength which he can augment by psionically drawing on outside energy sources. Apocalypse can alter the atomic structure of his body at will in order to change his form. He can even increase his size by taking on additional mass from a presumably extra-dimensional source. Through his ability to alter his form, Apocalypse can give himself virtually any superhuman physical power. Apocalypse’s “costume” is actually part of his body, and he can psionically alter its appearance at will. He can levitate himself telekinetically. Apocalypse has an extraordinarily long life span that has already lasted thousands of years. He can survive for weeks without food or water and can rapidly recover from injuries that would prove fatal to normal human beings. In the future, however, his physical form will eventually grow too aged and enfeebled to contain his vast superhuman energies. Hence, he will transfer his consciousness and powers into a succession of host bodies, abandoning each one when it too grows too old to contain his power.

taddy333 bring his Custom Marvel Legends Forge X-Men figure to life with an excellent paint job and comic likeness. What I like about this figure is the black washing, which really brings out the detail and adds another dimension to Forge. The yellows and the blues compliment each other nicely. 

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Forge can intuitively create almost any device imaginable using his mutant ability – an uncanny and almost empathic ability to understand machines and to perceive “mechanical energy.” He has created fantastic futuristic devices including cybernetic systems (to replace his lost hand and leg), sophisticated holograms, and elaborate computer and fiberoptic systems. Forge is an accomplished athlete and trained soldier. He also has a high mystical aptitude and has developed several magical spells, including a so-called “spirit sight,” the ability to open portals to other dimensions, and the ability to use others’ souls to enhance his mystical spells. Forge usually carries high-tech weaponry of his own design.

carloss7930 has created a one of kind Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey Phoenix figure that deserves special note! In keeping with the Marvel Comic style for the figure, this Jean Grey comes equipped with nice paint aps and custom flames. The facial features are very realistic and he did a great job getting the facial tone right. The eyes are amazing as they feel they are staring right through you. The shadowing and coloring of the hair have nice shades of red and are perfectly shadowed. The flames add a very nice touch to this figure, which sets this one apart from other customs. I think the winner of the this figure will be very happy as this is one of the best Jean Grey figures I have come across to date.

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Lars brings us his version of X-Force’s X-23 in Marvel Legends style. Featured in Toyfare Magazine issues #98 and #112, this custom would make an awesome addition to anyones Marvel Legends X-Men collection.

Before I start in on this Custom Marvel Legends Cable by Mojo1 Customs, this is AFC’s 100th blog and we’re still going strong. Straight from the pages of Marvel Comics comes Mojo1 Custom’s version of Cable in Marvel Legends Style

. The left eye of Cable is cool as it looks like he is going to use this abilities to force people to bid on Mojo1′s auction! Seriously, this custom is very well made and the paint aps compliment the figure nicely and stay true to the comic version of Cable. The hair looks natural and the facial features seem real.

diddy310 customs caught our eye with his Custom Marvel Legends Iceman. The aspects that stand out about this custom is the detailed sculpting that he did. There are differences between a straight up repaint and customizers who take the time (and skill) to create a truly unique custom that is their own and diddy310 has taken this Iceman to the next level. The hair on this figure is perfectly sculpted and proportional to the head. The building up of the chest is a welcome addition as it ads much needed depth to the figure. Styling the figure after Humberto Ramos/Chris Bachalo, he has really captured their artistic nature. I was lucky enough to correspond with diddy310 customs and he shed some light on how he made this awesome figure:

wanderer-x brings us his Custom Marvel Legends Jean Grey in her classic Jim Lee uniform. One of the aspects that stands out for this custom is attention to detail with the hair and the face. The hair is beautifully sculpted and looks natural. It is also styled and flows nicely down her back. The eyes are striking and have a nice gaze to them. The facial features are beautifully proportioned and the paint aps on the costume are nicely done. This is one of the best Jean Grey customs I have seen in a while and should be a welcome addition to anyone’s Marvel Legends collection.

Jean Grey-Summers is a mutant born with vast telepathic and telekinetic powers. Her powers were activated when she saw her friend getting hit by a car. She is a caring, nurturing figure, but she also must deal with being an Omega-level mutant and the physical manifestation of the cosmic Phoenix Force. She faces death several times in the history of the series, first in the classic “Dark Phoenix Saga,” but due to her connection with the Phoenix Force, she, as her namesake implies, rises from death.

Hot off the heals of collectablekid’s Custom Green Arrow is his Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Havok in stunning detail. Styled after the X-Men comic book drawn by Salvador Larroca, collectablekid brings Havok to life and frees him from the pages of the comics. This has been a work in progress for a couple years for the collectablekid and he recently found the unfinished work, which was only lacking a simple paintjob. Having started this figure in his early customizing days, he finished it up in a matter of days and here it is!

Instead of a simple repaint, collectablekid put his sculpting talent to use once again and captures Havok’s ability to absorb cosmic radiation. If you look closely, the white detailing on the chest and other parts of the body have a powdery look to them, which gives the illusion of energy flowing through the body. The X is perfectly proportioned and the sculpting looks natural. The blue visor and the gauntlets extending from the forearms are adaptations from the comics and are welcome additions to the figure. Like I have said before, collectablekid has really detailed sculpts, which sets his customs apart from other straight repaints.

Here are the details from the auction:

ONE OF A KIND Havok figure based on his look in the X-men comic book drawn
by Salvador Larroca- detailed re-sculpted, repainted by hand custom figure

Articulated neck, shoulders, elbows, and knees- magnetic feet allow figure
to attach to any metal surface

In scale with other Legends figures

Bid on this awesome Custom Marvel Legends Havok

Despite past accounts, the energy that Havok releases is not truly a concussive force. When Havok strikes an object with the waves of intensity of hot plasma, the sudden vast jump in temperature will often cause objects to shatter, explode, or seemingly disintegrate, and an observer might therefore wrongly think that the object had been struck by a concussive force. Should Havok direct his energy at the lowest level, he can project it towards a human being and his target will suffer a severe headache but will not burn up.

Havok’s body is constantly in the process of absorbing cosmic radiation. When each of his body’s power-storage cell enclaves reaches its capacity, excess cosmic energy is thereafter absorbed and immediately re-emitted in negligible quantities. Upon the total expenditure of all his available energy, it takes Havok’s body about 16 hours to recharge to its peak level. The act of concentration involved in releasing his energy in anything other than an omnidirectional wave is physically exhausting for Havok if he continues it over an extended period of time.

Straight out of the pages of Marvel Comics, K&L and M1 Customs brings us their version of Cannonball in the Marvel Legends Style, a mutant that generates a thermal/kinetic field around himself which renders him invulnerable and allows him to fly. What a great team they made and it shows! The high points of the this custom Cannonball center around 3 areas: The Hair, eyes, and the upper body.

First, the way the hair was sculpted really gives this figure some depth and character. The deep lines and grooves make the hair flow and give Cannonball a realistic look and finish. They even went to the detail of making the back of his head mimic what real hair would do if it was bound with goggles above it (e.g., the hair below the goggle line is fringed and looks different than the hair above the goggle line.

Second, the eyes gives this custom a look that Shaft would be proud of….”Cannonball is one bad mutha…shut your mouth!” Seriously, the eyes are perfectly centered and give the figure a couple looks depending on the angle. The first look I can see is one of staring off into the distance, as if he was awaiting something. The second look I can see (from a different angle) is one of shear badness! You would not want to cross this dude!

Finally, the upper body of the costume was sculpted to match the comic representation of Cannonball, even down to the small raised circles of the costume near on his chest. The circles are well rounded and give more depth to the figure. Cannonball is rounded off with a big ‘C’ on the chest and the shoulders, making this custom a very fine piece of art.
This figure is currently listed on eBay so head over there and check out this awesome Custom Marvel Legends Cannonball by K&L and M1 Customs.

ltlwiz brings us his latest creation with this Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Warpath figure. The attention to detail on this Warpath is excellent! There are very few that go the extra mile and you can tell from the solid paint job and black detailing on the chest and abs that really set this figure apart from the rest. Hair is one of the toughest aspects of a custom to get right (along with the nose) but the hair on this custom flows very naturally and adds depth to this great figure. To tell you more about his custom, ltlwiz explains in his own words:

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The life of James Proudstar seems to be partially defined by tragedy. He grew up hardly knowing his older brother, John, but nevertheless held him in high regard, watching him become a local hero. Later, his brother would be recruited into Charles Xavier’s X-Men, taking the code-name Thunderbird, but he died on one of his earliest missions. Just before Thunderbird’s funeral in the Western Desert, Proudstar stole his brother’s body and gave him a traditional Apache warrior’s funeral rite. Blaming Xavier for his brother’s death, Proudstar accepted an offer from Emma Frost, then the White Queen of the Hellfire Club, to join her team, the Hellions. He took the costume and code-name of Thunderbird in his brother’s memory.

Who can take a Transformers figure that looked like it came out of a Lucky Charms box and turn it into a piece of Generation 1 Transformers Movie history? You guessed it! Jin Saotome! After Jin’s successful 2007 Transformers Movie Galvatron, he went back to his roots and created this Custom Transformers Cartoon Movie Galvatron out of the ashes of an Energon Megatron figure. I do like the masculine look of this Galvatron as Jin has focused on making him Gray and Blue (instead of the traditional purple). The cannon is a great shade of deep orange which compliments the figure nicely. As Jin states in his auction: 

This auction is for a 10” tall custom Transformers ‘Classics’ Galvatron figure with removable particle accelerator cannon, and space-cannon attachments. Galvatron has multiple points of articulation, far too many for me to count and they all have excellent range of motion even for as large as he is. This means you can pose him in all sorts of awesome Starscream-threatening poses and he’ll look great in every one. Galvatron changes from robot to scrap Space Cannon and transforming him won’t affect the paint job. Just take care when moving his parts around as he’s a very large and hefty figure.
This custom has been painted with an exceptional level of detail, and with paint that’s not going to rub or flake off. Here’s another taken on an old favorite, Galvatron done in a ‘Classics’ feel to him. First of all he’s huge, ten inches tall and fairly wide to boot. He has an imposing feel about him especially with his massive particle accelerator cannon aimed at you! The cannon can be attached on two spots on his right arm, on the side for storage and on his forearm for combat. And wow this sucker is a brilliant metallic gloss orange! Galvatron himself has been hand painted with various shades of blues/dark blues, weathered highlights, shadows, metallic sections, and given the full treatment of detailing that all my custom figures get. Even his eyes are two tones of red and yellow, burning with the need to kick Starscream across Cybertron at a moment’s notice.
But what’s Galvatron without an alt mode? Throughout the years he’s been depicted as different things but it’s back to the oldschool look this time! Galvatron transforms into yes, a massive space cannon, complete with treads. His arm cannon becomes the tip and brings his size to over a foot long. A lot of care and detail was put into this figure to get him the right mix of G1, cartoon, and modern styling here, I hope you like him. So, did you want Galvatron to top off your unique collection of Transformers? Know a friend who would get a kick out of a giant blue robot? (yes, sometimes Galvatron is depicted in purple, but then he’d be competing against the X-men Sentinels). Then don’t pass this auction up!! This figure will ship to you in time for Christmas too, in case you’d like to give him as a gift.

Make sure you check out Jin’s awesome Custom Transformers Movie Galvatron for your chance to own this great piece!

Straight from the pages of Marvel Comics comes this Moonstar Custom in the Marvel Legends style. Moostar has had many a costume and shortly before the demise of the Mutant Liberation Front, Moonstar was drawn with another outfit, a pair of hotpants and a vest. Moonstar stuck with this look when she re-joined her former teammates in X-Force (X-Force: 1st series #67).

Danielle Moonstar grew up on a small ranch outside of Boulder, Colorado. She led a normal life until the age of ten, when her mutant powers began to manifest in the form of harrowing nightmares. Shortly after the disappearance of her parents, Dani’s dreams were marked by the vision of a “Demon Bear”, which she believe played a role in the her parents’ deaths. Dani’s grandfather, Black Eagle, took her in, and she enjoyed several years of relative peace with him. However, as her powers continued to grow, Black Eagle realized there was little he could do to help his granddaughter. Black Eagle contacted Charles Xavier and requested that he help Dani to control her powers. Upset with her grandfather, Dani manifested an image of his greatest fear — his own death — which proved true as the operatives of Donald Pierce attacked in search of young mutants. Dani joined with several of Pierce’s other victims who, under Charles Xavier’s guidance, were able to defeat him. Despite reservations, the group ultimately enrolled at the Xavier Institute. She, Wolfsbane, Sunspot, Karma, and Cannonball formed the New Mutants.

Cal’s Customs brings Northstar to life with his latest custom of the week. Go bid on his Custom Marvel Legends

As a side effect of partially robbing his molecules of their atomic motion, the binding forces within and between the molecules increase which enhances the sheer toughness of Northstar’s entire body. This effect gives his skin enough durability to withstand speeds up to at least Mach 10 without injury. It had once been theorized that Northstar could fly at 99% of the speed of light (186,282 miles per second), although he never travelled anywhere near that speed because he would have done irreparable damage to the environment. Northstar can also vary the rate of acceleration of his molecules to release a cascade of photons as bright as a lighthouse beacon. His powers have recently been enhanced to the point where he and Aurora can generate explosive thermal energy in addition to light.

Northstar is a world-class professional skier, skilled trapeze artist, and an accomplished novelist. A native French speaker, he is also fluent in English. After his resurrection by The Hand, Northstar has been trained in the martial arts. Northstar also has peak human strength.

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