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Imperial Bulletin => Conventions & Events => Topic started by: sillof on July 10, 2012, 06:51:04 AM
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I have been cleared to officially announce that at Celebration VI in Orlando there will be a panel on Action Figure Customizing.
The panel will have 3 members. Luke Sprywalker, Sithfire_30, and myself. That is why I asked the poll a while back for who were the best customizers. I could not be happier with the line up and feel that the 3 of us cover very well rounded and diverse approaches to the hobby.
The last I heard it was going to be on Sunday and last around 45 minutes including a Q & A.
The panel will be part introduction to the hobby, part showcase of various customizer's work, and part "how to" clinic with tips and tricks.
While the format is pretty set, I would love to hear what people would like to see covered in the panel.
I also would love to showcase peoples work. I am looking for images of:
modern 3.75
vintage customs 3.75
12" customs
your workstations & fodder
I really need some WIPS
I can't include everything and I have certain holes I need to fill bu I would appreciate any help so if you have any of the previous please post them here or send me some images at sillof at sillof dot com
I am really excited about the event I think it will be a great boost for the hobby.
I have a bunch of fun stuff planned and will even be giving away one of my figures to some random attendee.
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Siloff
I've seen your customs displayed on various fansites and I am completely intimidated by their professional quality. would love to learn some of your techniques, what materials you use and whether you use some sort of templates. Will there be any kind of video of the workshop which aspiring customizers can watch on YouTube or even ISY?
Sjefke
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Now that is freaking cool! This is something that I wanted to do for this Celebration, but couldn't get enough of us to commit to going to make it happen, so I'm glad that there'll be a panel there. I also couldn't put together a better group to represent the art, so kudos on that! Please let me know what you will need, and I'll see what I can do to get it together for you.
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Yepper, you can bet if we can figure out a way to get this live feeded we will do it. At the very least I think we can get it videod so we can later put it on our Tube Channel!
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I plan to be there. I live in Tampa so let me know if you need some relatively local help.
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Dayton whipped up a cool graphic.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/c6customizingpanel.gif)
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That look's beast Dayton!
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looks awesome ..but doesn't Sillof have 2 LL's
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looks awesome ..but doesn't Sillof have 2 LL's
I think you might be right Jay!
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Looks great and it's only one F and it's a pity my deployment stopped me from going it would have been fun to be there. Make sure you guys that are going take plenty of pics.
Ron
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Looks great and it's only one F and it's a pity my deployment stopped me from going it would have been fun to. Make sure you guys that are going take plenty of pics.
Ron
We plan on that and we are going to stream this live on the front page as it happens. Lucasclones is also going to video it with his nice new awesome camera so we can load it to our Tube Channel later too.
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Hey we have a location and time for the customizng event happening on Sunday!
First off, here is a link to a download section for a mobile app that will let you download the complete convention schedule on any device.
http://www.starwarscelebration.com/About-SWC/Star-Wars-Celebration-Is-Going-Mobile/
Here is the specific info on the customizing panel:
"Action Figure Customization
Time: 11:15am - 12:00pm
Location: Collecting Stage (W303 ABC)
Description: Have you ever wanted an action figure the toy companies did not make, maybe of an obscure character, or one of your own creation, or even of yourself in the Star Wars Universe? Action figure customizers make their own figures by using pieces of existing figures and sculpting their own pieces from scratch. Come learn more about this interesting hobby that is great for kids and seasoned hobbyists. Guests will see examples of amazing creations and how they were made, plus get tips and tricks from some of the top names in the craft. A few lucky attendees will walk away with a unique action figure made by the panel members. Talk about a con exclusive!"
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Sillof, do you still need WIP photos?
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Guys I can tell you jamie already has the presentation ready and is back to work this week as he is a teacher. Thanks to everyone who sent images! Hope they get used...
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I wanted to get all of the great images that Dayton has created for this panel and get them in here. Notice the great V-Wing Pilot giveaway.
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/cp1.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/cp2.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/cp3.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/cp4.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/cp5.jpg)
(http://i46.photobucket.com/albums/f115/CTtamer/Tamer%20Cont%202/c6.jpg)
Of course I think I have already mentioned this :), but if you are not going to be able to make it to Orlando we are going to be streaming this event live as it happens thanks to Lucasclones.
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WOW! These look great! :o :o :o :o :o