And the winner is...
-- Posted by lucasclones on Friday, May 18 2012
Wookieballs! Congratulations to Ray and the other random winners as well as all of the other participants for making this contest such a success. We also want to say thank you to Echobasenews.com and Yakface.com for teaming up to pay tribute to Mike. Its great to see such fellowship in this hobby. Have a click into the thread to have a look at all the entries.
Great new Gentle Giant and Kotobukiya Items from BBTS!
-- Posted by Phatty on Thursday, May 17 2012
GENTLE GIANT OFFERINGS
Five new items are on their way from Gentle Giant. The 12" scale "Kenner" figure line continues with Yoda, complete with robe and orange snake, and he is listed at $67.99, $7 off the MSRP. There is also a Ree Yees Mini Bust priced at $67.99 ($7 off the MSRP) and a White Clone Trooper Deluxe Statue that is to come with many alternate arms, and this piece is priced at $238.99, $26 off the MSRP. Part-time Avenger Moon Knight is getting his own Mini Bust, and it is priced at $62.99, $7 off the MSRP. Finally, the Deadpool Corps gets a box set including a bust of Kidpool and statues of Headpool, Dogpool and Squirrelpool; this set is priced at $179.99, $19 off the MSRP.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9589
SCI-FI REVOLTECH SPIDER-MAN
We have just learned that a Sci-Fi Revoltech version of the Amazing Spider-man is on the way. it should arrive in August and is priced at $54.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=KAI10432&mode=retail
KOTOBUKIYA ITEMS
Kotobukiya has a number of new items up for pre-orders. Hawkeye gets added to the Classic Avengers Fine Art Statue line with a 1/6 scale statue that is priced at $188.99, $21 below the MSRP. Boba Fett's "Return of the Jedi" version is available as an ArtFX 1/10 scale piece, priced at $44.99 ($5 off the MSRP), and Dark Knight Rises Batman is the subject of a 1/6 scale ArtFX Statue priced at $116.99, $13 off the MSRP. In addition to these we have D-Style model kits of ARX-8 Laevatein from Full Metal Panic! and Yui Takamura's Takemikaduchi Type-00F, each listed at $17.99, Yusuke Urameshi as an ArtFX J Figure from YuYu Hakusho at $53.99, Yozora Mikazuki and Miki Hoshii Ani-Statues at $62.99 and $71.99 respectively and a Mawaru Penguindrum One Coin Figure Box of 12 at $53.99.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=9596
Luke Sprywalker is finishing off his Command Yoke...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
Once again L.E. turns trash to treasure with this latest custom vehicle offering. I think he could turn a dixie cup into a walker as good as he is. I especially like the blaster shots and dings he has added to the outside of this to make it look like it has seen lots of action. Click on through and enjoy the update like I did.
C130IM shows us some Custom Figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
I am well versed in how awesome his custom vehicles are and of some of their huge size, but wow can he make some great custom figures too. Click on through to see pics of his original Alien Invasion Army. I must say the Mutated Alien General you see in the picture above with that great fold away predator style shoulder cannon is a particular favorite.
AFE gives us an astounding new Mando Gal with Backstory...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
Action Figure Empire has just crafted a fine tale and a fine custom figure as you can see by the picture above. Jai Haiku (J-eye High-koo)just looks utterly fantastic and you can just see a boat load of great images and even some reference shots of some of the gear she packs. This is definitely another must click event.
BL4CK5H33P shows us a whole heap of Mandos...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
The picture above is one of the most stunning before and after shots that I can remember. I think his final product and armor variations are just over the top. Click on through to see this and more works in progress from BL4CK5H33P!
Bump shows us a great Custom TIE Bomber WIP...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
Wow, does that yellow look good on this ship or what! This ship is a 212th Artillery Support TIE Bomber and I think it is definitely one of those must clicks of the day. I can't wait to see how this turns out and see some overall final finish pictures when this is completed.
Lucasclones shows us a few WIPs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, May 17 2012
I think his Phase II Clone Pilot Mods are looking fantastic. Click on through to see these and more full size. Its no wonder I call him Customizer Who Is On Fire!
I am going Art FX for your MWC Update this week...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, May 16 2012
I see they have now listed the ROTS Shocktrooper Two Pack and daggone they look nice to me. If I were collecting Clones I think I would buy them all. Of course, you could always just search their entire Art FX Section and see what other lines are available.
Other items of note I would like to point out include: the 501st Legion Clonetrooper Two Pack, the Darth Maul TPM Statue, and the TESB Yoda Statue. I would especially like to order that TESB Yoda as I think it is awesome and it comes with two interchangeable heads for your choice of display options: eyes open and patiently observant or closed in intense concentration. As with other recent ARTFX releases, Yoda's base comes equipped with LEDs; the small lamp on the floating rock and the power generator on the ground both light up! Please remember that we also have a Forum Section where you can find links and images for some of these front page offerings.
Jlaban4 does an updated Neo!
-- Posted by lucasclones on Wednesday, May 16 2012
Now here is a custom right up my alley. I really like the look of this awesome Captain Neo figure that he has done using the Fordo frame. Be sure to click on through and see the rest of his work!
Do you have any casting questions?
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, May 16 2012
We are going to delve into this highly controversial topic as Custom Action Figure News prepares for its first ever Round Table! Guest podcasters besides your awesome co-hosts include: Sith Fire 30, Remco of Incom's Customs, the Clonehead, and Doc Outlands. They have just a ton of knowledge and are going to let us delve into their secrets so don't miss this cast. And if you have any questions about this, please pop them on into the CAFN ISY Podcast Thread and we will try to get to them during this interview. I am really looking forward to this and expect it to be great fun!
Wraithnine makes a great new bucket for Keeli...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, May 16 2012
I was torn yesterday on whether to use this picture for his great update, but decided I couldn't keep it off the front page today. His realistic Keeli just looks gobsmackingly good (I know stop using foreign slang), but he also has told us that you can own this one if you would like. Click into his Custom Figure Thread for more details.
