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Title: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: darthdaddy on August 11, 2012, 02:39:16 PM
Here's the newest figure to kick off our third year of customizing:

"Trandoshan Mercenary"
by Darth Daddy


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Check out the blog for the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/trandoshan-mercenary.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/trandoshan-mercenary.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on August 11, 2012, 02:42:42 PM
This is a great look'in custom! Heck of a way to start of a knew year of custom making! You did a really nice job on this fig! I love the very bright color's it give's him a tropical look! Great job as usual! ;)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on August 11, 2012, 02:46:59 PM
Also i can help you with naming a few of the part's. The knee pad's are the iron grenadier's and i think the Gauntlet cuff is the solo fig when he's about to get tortured i think. :-\ Hope that helps! ;D ;D
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Post by: Tamer on August 11, 2012, 03:38:00 PM
Wow, love the colors on this one. Look for it on our front page tomorrow.
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Post by: Tamer on August 12, 2012, 07:38:19 AM
On the fp now. Love the colors on this one Brian. You ought to create the full Trando Group we saw on the Third Year Season Finale when Chewbacca showed up.
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 13, 2012, 11:27:46 AM
Awesome paint aps on the Trando! One great lloking figure Brian!
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Post by: Helix88 on August 13, 2012, 11:45:32 AM
excellent work! that dengar body really works with the bossk parts, same parts that i used on my trando merc a while back, awesome
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 15, 2012, 10:53:03 AM
Also i can help you with naming a few of the part's. The knee pad's are the iron grenadier's and i think the Gauntlet cuff is the solo fig when he's about to get tortured i think. :-\ Hope that helps! ;D ;D

Thanks :) Good eye!
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 15, 2012, 10:55:14 AM
excellent work! that dengar body really works with the bossk parts, same parts that i used on my trando merc a while back, awesome

I remember from when I made your video.  They actually inspired me to make this figure.  I knew I had the parts and I wanted to make one too.  Although, I must admit I like your paint applications way more than my own.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on August 15, 2012, 12:43:30 PM
Also i can help you with naming a few of the part's. The knee pad's are the iron grenadier's and i think the Gauntlet cuff is the solo fig when he's about to get tortured i think. :-\ Hope that helps! ;D ;D

Thanks :) Good eye!
No prob!
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Post by: clone10 on August 15, 2012, 12:52:24 PM
Awesome custom man
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Post by: botwt on August 23, 2012, 05:03:05 PM
Awesome paint aps on the Trando! One great lloking figure Brian!
Yep!! I concur! :)
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Post by: Art deWhill on August 25, 2012, 03:51:19 AM
excellent!!
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 26, 2012, 07:46:52 AM
Thanks guys :)


I created this action figure especially to help promote the Star Wars Custom Action Figure Panel at Star Wars Celebration VI.  I did the post about an hour before the panel with information on how to view the panel live on the Imperial Shipyards homepage.

"GURI"
created by Darth Daddy


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There's even an extra figure in the official post with a plug for Wookie-Balls!.  Check out the post here:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com "CELEBRATION VI"
Post by: Tamer on August 26, 2012, 07:49:56 AM
Awesome Brian and thank you. If I can find the time I am gonna post this right below the live footage Chad is bringing us of the floor right now and the panel here in about a half hour.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on August 26, 2012, 08:51:08 AM
Great looking fig! ;D
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 27, 2012, 08:05:25 PM
Thanks guys :). I'm really proud of this one, because I sculpted the entire figure except for the face.  She was made entirely from a Bastilla Shan that I sanded down and used Apoxie Sculpt to make.  I stole a play from Dayton with creating a skeleton first to sculpt on.  I just wish I used soft goods and hip articulation.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com "SOTE-Guri Action Figure"
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 28, 2012, 02:35:17 PM
You did really really good! ;D
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Post by: Art deWhill on August 28, 2012, 10:20:24 PM
awesome Guri!!
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 29, 2012, 05:28:34 AM
Thanks Art   ;D
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 30, 2012, 09:28:28 AM
WOW! This is a great one Brian! I see you have completed a total sculpt on this one. The clothing and hair look perfect! I too want to try doing more things like this. No one can recognize these parts!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com "SOTE-Guri Action Figure"
Post by: Mando Assasin on August 30, 2012, 01:49:20 PM
What is the base fig and what's face ;D
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 30, 2012, 07:28:35 PM
Bastilla Shan is the only figure I used.  The front and back robes were from the cape from a heavily modified POTF General Lando Calrissian.

She was my first experiment with green stuff. I wanted the lower robes to remain flexible and Apoxie Sculpt would crack.  Green stuff may be somewhat flexible, but it was soooo hard to work with.  I had to rely on my sander and some heavy Dremel work to salvage her robes.  I couldn't get it to do anything I wanted.  I also used liquid green stuff to seal over two pieces of plastic to make it appear as one.

Slave Leia' robes would have been way better and still may soon replace the ones that are there now.

I wish I had the soft goods from the new Vintage Senate Guard that way I could give her cloth robes.  I'm not liking the plastic, but I can't seperate her again or I'll crack my sculpted torso.  Unless I can figure out a way to add them without popping her at the waist.
Any advice or Senate Robes (light blue) would be greatly appreciated.



Thanks L.E.  I wish I had the time to do figures like this all the time.  The weekly deadline from Elias' blog is always pokin' me in my ribs and keeps me busy just trying to get anything I can out.  I enjoy these more involved projects.  They're the most rewarding, so expect to see more of them sometime in the future.  Just don't hold your breath.  I have a few Clone Wars projects I want to get to next that may end up going this route.  Hopefully I'll have something cool for you all soon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com "SOTE-Guri Action Figure"
Post by: darthdaddy on August 31, 2012, 05:25:32 AM
We just wanted to show everybody what a big difference a few sprays of Dullcote can make to a figure if it looks very glossy.  The before shots are in the post.


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See the full post for the comparison shots:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/zao-ziro-dullcote.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/zao-ziro-dullcote.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on August 31, 2012, 01:32:38 PM
Those look really better!
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Post by: Tamer on September 01, 2012, 10:38:53 AM
Yepper, much better. Time to get your update on the fp.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 09, 2012, 10:13:20 AM
I created these two action figures after I saw Peakob1 post his version in the forums.  It was fairly easy.  Especially because I already had all the parts I would need.  All it took was some black paint, a sharp razor blade, and a Dremel.  I cut the heads on all four figures at the appropriate points.  Used the Dremel on what was left off the Clone Trooper's necks to create a smooth sunken hole at the top.  Painted the newly created recess black, and glued the bottom of the Commando Droid's neck post to the freshly painted surface once it was dry.  These two figures were a really fun addition to Elias' Droid Army collection.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BnSuhHhfHSw/UEyuV8O557I/AAAAAAAAGlw/PytBt3jzEb8/s320/IMGP5391.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pi05mFie-b4/UEyuX6NGzdI/AAAAAAAAGmA/56jieIcWwl0/s320/IMGP5394.JPG)

Here's the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/commando-droids-in-clone-trooper.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/commando-droids-in-clone-trooper.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 09, 2012, 12:26:30 PM
AWESOME!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 10, 2012, 06:56:47 PM
AWESOME!


Thanks :)
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Post by: Tamer on September 11, 2012, 03:15:00 AM
Great idea, on the fp.
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Post by: halnarthax87 on September 11, 2012, 08:30:23 AM
Real nice paint job on Ziro. Shame they killed him off, I was starting to like the guy...
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Post by: clone10 on September 11, 2012, 02:15:21 PM
Awesome customs man
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Post by: r2witco on September 11, 2012, 07:14:34 PM
Those droids turned out great! That Guri figure is amazing, major props on that build!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2012, 07:34:40 AM
Real nice paint job on Ziro. Shame they killed him off, I was starting to like the guy...

Thanks.  Yeah, I was disappointed when they killed him off too.  He was a fun villain.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2012, 07:36:18 AM
Awesome customs man

Thanks.  We have more posted in two other threads labeled Year One and Year Two.  This is the Year Three thread.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2012, 07:39:30 AM
Those droids turned out great! That Guri figure is amazing, major props on that build!

Thanks Whit :) There really wasn't much to build on Guri. Pretty much the entire figure is a Bastilla Shan that was sanded down and sculpted using Apoxie Sculpt.  The face is the only part I didn't sculpt.  Just the hair in the head was sculpted.  The entire body is all original sculpted parts.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 16, 2012, 03:39:43 PM
I've been working on Elias' b-day present and have made some headway, but I still have a ways to go.  These are my WIP  pics of two Nightsisters and of Mother Talzin:

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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-w4g1Q6aEu3I/UFZUNU0Fg-I/AAAAAAAAGqY/X8xoQ7LNQ3I/s320/IMGP5419.JPG)

I am going to update the post as much as I can during the customization process:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 16, 2012, 04:21:22 PM
Those are sweet! I cannot wait to see them finished! :D
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Post by: Tamer on September 16, 2012, 04:49:50 PM
Spot on Brian. Spot on.
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Post by: clone10 on September 16, 2012, 06:20:34 PM
Man they are super awesome. :o :o :o
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Post by: wraithnine on September 16, 2012, 10:17:00 PM
mate ,they look stunning!!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 17, 2012, 06:07:30 AM
Amazing work Brian! These are destined to become some of the greatest CW customs ever!
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Post by: Art deWhill on September 17, 2012, 10:28:40 PM
these look fantastic!
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Post by: Joerhyno on September 19, 2012, 12:15:21 PM
Those are awesome, can't wait to see them finished.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 20, 2012, 09:10:04 AM
Worked some more on the second Nightsister. I still have to work on their both of their eyes, sculpting the hilt of the sword, and sculpting Talzin.  I am about to work on her head sculpt after I do this post, and then I can work on sculpting her upper torso and adding the soft goods to her clothes.  Anyhow here are the updated pics:

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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-JIKmZxvF8II/UFs6heL1C-I/AAAAAAAAGq4/OAs2d3K1Bjo/s320/IMGP5430.JPG)

For more pictures, check out the post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html)
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 20, 2012, 12:57:04 PM


Still way more to do on the head sculpt of Mother Talzin, but the skeleton for the headdress that I made from Green Stuff is complete.  Now I just have to sculpt in all the detail on the headdress and finish it up with the paint work.  I haven't done anything to the rest of her yet.  All I did was Dremel the feathers off.  Lots to do in that department as well.



For more pictures, check out the post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 20, 2012, 01:40:20 PM
They look so AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;D!!!!!! ;D ;D ;D!! ;D!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 20, 2012, 03:40:10 PM
Wow, they look awesome so far!
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Post by: r1bb1t on September 21, 2012, 09:56:29 AM
Gorgeous work, as with all of your pieces.
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Post by: butterfingers on September 21, 2012, 10:28:44 AM
Wow, not a really fan of the nightsisters in the show. But these turned out great.
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Post by: peakob1 on September 21, 2012, 10:40:17 AM
Oh man beat me to it ! very nice dude ! I'm still working on mine!
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on September 21, 2012, 12:08:32 PM
Wow, those are cool!
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Post by: JLaban4 on September 21, 2012, 04:21:03 PM
Nice customs mate! They look like they've come right off the screen!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 21, 2012, 05:30:08 PM
Thanks so much guys. Coming from customizers as high caliber as you all are, it is high praise indeed.  I hope you are just as impressed when I finish these three up.  I'm going to try and work on Mother Talzin some more this weekend.  Hopefully I will be able to do the sword as well.
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Post by: sith_fire30 on September 21, 2012, 06:07:00 PM
Very impressive DD - Love these!!! :)
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Post by: clone10 on September 21, 2012, 06:29:58 PM
Very very awesome. :o :o :o :o
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 22, 2012, 01:29:36 PM
Thanks guys!! I'm getting ready to work some more on Talzin tonight and tomorrow.  Hopefully she'll look even better in by tomorrow night.
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Post by: wraithnine on September 22, 2012, 01:38:53 PM
Brian what can i say those nightsisters are freakin awesome!!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 24, 2012, 06:51:38 AM
Still some sculpting left to do on Talzin's head, but the majority of work left on the figure is dry brush work followed by several paint washes.  I did get a base coat down on the majority of the figure.  Once she is painted I will permanently attach the soft goods.  

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-25XCCCZaPbU/UF-6ReEk77I/AAAAAAAAGwU/10DkQRSvOAI/s1600/IMGP5468.JPG)
I still have all the detail work left to do on the Nightsister's sword.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UB039d-pqjA/UF-6SbP4iqI/AAAAAAAAGwc/9XU6T5eNDlg/s1600/IMGP5469.JPG)
I still want to create an undooded alternate head for this Nightsister.


To see alternate pics go to:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/09/on-workbench.html)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on September 24, 2012, 07:06:04 AM
These are stunning! Great work! :D :D
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 24, 2012, 08:03:22 AM
Awesome work Brian! Such great characters and your work on them is inspiration to us all!
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 25, 2012, 04:52:51 AM
Thanks Zach :) Thanks L.E.

Hopefully I'll have these three figures finished by sometime next week.  Almost there.  Then I can start on the fourth figure for the ISY Birthday Contest.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 02, 2012, 11:40:32 AM
So I don't have a new "finished" custom to post on the blog this week, but I do have a new WIP to add to the Nightsister project I am making for Elias' b-day present.  Ever since I got home from work yesterday at 11am, I have been I customizing.  I can't believe I stayed up through the night. I just want to make sure I get done on time.  I took a nap from 5:30am to 7:30am, but otherwise I've been hard at work.  I'd really like to have all four figures done by tomorrow, but we'll see.  I still have a lot to do.  Anyway, here is where the project is at right now:

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I'm redoing the soft goods on Talzin and making them longer like they should be.  So far I have  only cut the side pieces, but the fabric needs to be trimmed and sewn so they do not fray once they are permanently fixed into place


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Since the last update we did for this post, I changed out the Nightsister's hands that came with the figure for the Aurra Sing hands which I think look way better.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qPaNdNlAB68/UGpm3s65ZdI/AAAAAAAAGy4/bSYPzx3ByF0/s320/IMGP5475.JPG)
I also used a second Nightsister action figure to elongate Mother Talzin's legs at the thigh and calves and have started to sculpt them to be more screen accurate. Both legs are sculpted now and I'm waiting for the Apoxie Sculpt to harden on the left leg of the figure so I can start the final paint application.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CYrc3Q_Mu7E/UGst9WtpeQI/AAAAAAAAG0A/2EZCFStn1B0/s1600/IMGP5484.JPG)
I just need to sculpt in the straps on Ventress' gauntlets and shin guards. I just finished the hooded Ventress head sculpt and only need to sculpt the ninja mask Ventress head. and then paint them both.

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I finished the unhooded head sculpt for this Nightsister.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-faQbgyhvNiU/UGpm10FonBI/AAAAAAAAGyo/NQBY3aUPETE/s1600/IMGP5473.JPG)
I just need to make some slight modifications to the hilt of her sword and she will be finished.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-I3TmQBjON7c/UGpm5PF-JCI/AAAAAAAAGzI/xrXLa4QuF1o/s1600/IMGP5477.JPG)
This Nightsister is also nearing completion.  I just has to wrap up the paintwork on the alternate unhooded head sculpt for this figure and she will be ready for play.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vacWjawqE8Q/UGpm6lL93lI/AAAAAAAAGzY/fVpXjyhFuSg/s1600/Nightsister+yakface.jpg)

Unfortunately, these figures will no longer be entered into the ISY 5th Birthday Contest.  Before the contest was announced, I had posted my two Nightsiters when they were WIP over here at ISY and also over at Yakface because I din't have a finished custom for the blog that week and I wanted to at least provide our audience with something new to look at.  When they announced the contest over here, ISY said I could still enter the Nightsister figures because they were not finished figures.  Unfortunately, I don't think Yakface read my post and they featured my WIP Nightsisters in their Customizer Mega Spotlight.  It was a huge honor, but it put me out because they were featured at another site.  At least it was a super complimentary review of the figures ;D

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Post by: darthdaddy on October 02, 2012, 06:03:58 PM
Here's the first of the alternate Ventress heads.  I have one other head to create:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FIPZYnY0fhc/UGuN8iH7L6I/AAAAAAAAG0k/GyrEQKAn5No/s1600/IMGP5487.JPG)
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Post by: Mando Assasin on October 03, 2012, 04:25:06 AM
These are AMAZING! Your sculpting is spot on! ;D
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 03, 2012, 05:26:59 PM
These are AMAZING! Your sculpting is spot on! ;D

Thanks Zach :D
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Post by: Mando Assasin on October 03, 2012, 05:43:44 PM
Your welcome! Your stuff really deserves recognition!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 03, 2012, 05:48:08 PM
Your welcome! Your stuff really deserves recognition!

Thanks so much.  There aren't many fans of the Clone Wars style figures.  

Here's a teaser for the first completed figure in the set.  It's actually pretty funny because it was the last one I started.  Talzin should be done by Friday or Saturday, and I will be posting all four figures this weekend.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fja8tHYHT54/UGzbVroQ4WI/AAAAAAAAG1I/c61fwEl9dbQ/s1600/IMGP5493.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-abHM4zthIBk/UGzeSDkuF8I/AAAAAAAAG1k/HuwuJshzl30/s1600/IMGP5491.JPG)

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Post by: Mando Assasin on October 03, 2012, 05:56:43 PM
Looking GREAT!
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Post by: Art deWhill on October 04, 2012, 01:28:32 AM
very cool!!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 04, 2012, 04:26:41 AM
WOW! That is so cool Brian! Awesome work on these Nightsisters!
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Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2012, 08:02:47 AM
Daggone you and Chad are making some awesome TCW Customs lately. Trying not to rant about Hasbro not giving us some of these. Looks great Brian and back to the front page.
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Post by: lucasclones on October 05, 2012, 12:11:53 PM
Briaqn are you going to make the chain sickle weapon for Assaaj. i am trying to figure out how to make one myself. I hope to work on it tomorrow and will share if you like.
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Post by: JediMerc on October 05, 2012, 05:02:28 PM
Really freaking cool Nightsisters!  I'm really loving what you've pumped out here lately.  Your sculpting has become top-notch!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 06, 2012, 04:27:20 AM
Brian are you going to make the chain sickle weapon for Assaaj. i am trying to figure out how to make one myself. I hope to work on it tomorrow and will share if you like.

Chad, you're a lifesaver.  I can't believe I forgot.  I had a picture saved to create it from.  I was planning on sculpting it with Apoxie Sculpt and just using platic bits glued to some thin rope for those metal shards. I was going to create the handles from green stuff so it has some flexibility for her hands. 

That's what I get for pulling all nighters most of this week.  I'm getting really worried I may not pull this off in time.  I just finished sculpting Talzin's skirt last yesterday morning before work and now she's ready to be painted.  I may have to pull an all nighter tonight to finish this project.  I'm still not 100% happy with Talzin's face, but I may try and work her the way I did Ziro.  Give Elias something passable for now until I can come up with something I'm happy with.  I gave Elias' mom the soft goods to sew the other day, and she still didn't have it done as of last night.  I'm really hoping thatshe has it ready when I pick him up this morning.  I thought I was going to have time to work on this project last night but I worked from 4:30am until 11:00pm and I was shot by the time I got home.  I have to find some kind of rope for the sickle still.  I don't have anything for it yet.  Maybe a shoe lace for some dress shoes would work.  Hopefully I can find that on my way home from Elias' soccer game this morning.  Crunch time!

Thanks for the nice feedback guys!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 07, 2012, 03:03:18 PM
Here's Elias' finished b-day present.



MOTHER TALZIN,
NIGHTSISTER VENTRESS,
& NIGHTSISTERS
created by Darth Daddy


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This would have been my entry for the 5th ISY BIRTHDAY CONTEST

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Check out the full post over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/10/nightsisters-mother-talzin-nightsister.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/10/nightsisters-mother-talzin-nightsister.html)
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Post by: wraithnine on October 07, 2012, 03:05:30 PM
Brian these are legendary!
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Post by: Mando Assasin on October 07, 2012, 03:13:01 PM
AMAZING!
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Post by: Tamer on October 07, 2012, 03:36:12 PM
These look very nice Brian. I expect they might hit the fp soon.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 08, 2012, 06:27:15 AM
FATHER OF THE CENTURY !!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS DD YOU ARE A MASTER!! GREAT JOB
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 08, 2012, 08:33:52 AM
Brian this is amazing! You have done a wonderful job with each one of these. I know Elias is so stoked to have these characters in his collection! The sculpt work is great and all the custom weapponry really puts them over the top. Dad of the year for sure!
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Post by: JediMerc on October 08, 2012, 10:33:05 AM
FATHER OF THE CENTURY !!!!! I HAVE NO WORDS DD YOU ARE A MASTER!! GREAT JOB


^^^Amen!

Posted over on YakFace about these updates, but again over here.  You nailed the facial likenesses of Mother Talzin and the last nightsister posted here; awesome jobs on both!

I, personally, think the gem of your Nightsister series is the Ventress fig: I love the sculpting, the coloring, everything about your versions of her in Nightsister attire are simply outstanding. True excellence in every sense of the word. Congrats on an outstanding piece of work!
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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 08, 2012, 07:32:23 PM
This is truly  amazing!!! you sure did capture MOTHER TALZIN  as well as the rest of the clan  again fantastic work my friend
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Post by: clone10 on October 08, 2012, 07:45:06 PM
Super awesome customs man. :o :o :o
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Post by: Art deWhill on October 09, 2012, 12:53:33 AM
indeed super awesome!!!  top notch work, Brian.
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Post by: Laojax on October 09, 2012, 11:10:27 AM
Amazing work! That's one lucky kid!
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Post by: lucasclones on October 09, 2012, 11:31:57 AM
Brian these customs are just too cool for school. It looks like you figured out the sickle chain too. Nicely done! Totally different take then what i did which is great (i still need to add the handle to mine). Oh and I'm still jealous.
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Post by: hangarbay94 on October 10, 2012, 12:47:02 PM
Just stunning examples of premium customising. Very accurate and beautifully crafted. These are going to be a very tough act to follow.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 11, 2012, 07:21:15 AM
Thanks everyone.  I'm still making little adjustments to these figures here and there.  I cleaned up the paint application on Talzin's face (not sure if I will continue to do more sculpting work on her face just yet), and I still want to adjust the bottom of the handle on Ventress' sickle a tad (finished it an hour before the party started), do a few adjustments on the alternate Unhooded Nightsister heads, and since the last post, I already added a green mist accessory for Talzin and an Undead Nightsister alternate head for the Nightsister body until I can create a full body down the road.

It's getting closer and closer to my original vision for these figures, I just had to have a semi-finished product for Elias' party on Sunday.

Here are some new pics:

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fbGJEO_eYHw/UHYLqHtwBsI/AAAAAAAAHCw/jpeE2pjzC6g/s1600/IMGP5560.JPG)

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Alternate UnDead Nightsister head.





I, personally, think the gem of your Nightsister series is the Ventress fig: I love the sculpting, the coloring, everything about your versions of her in Nightsister attire are simply outstanding. True excellence in every sense of the word. Congrats on an outstanding piece of work!

Ventress is my favorite too which is pretty funny because I never even planned to make her.  If it wasn't for ISY's Birthday Contest, she never would have been made.

It looks like you figured out the sickle chain too. Nicely done! Totally different take then what i did which is great (i still need to add the handle to mine).

Almost there.  The bottom of the handle is too big.  I need to shrink it down and then I can take some better pictures.  If I get really ambitious, I may shorten it too.[/b]


FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/10/nightsisters-mother-talzin-nightsister.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/10/nightsisters-mother-talzin-nightsister.html)


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Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 11, 2012, 07:52:54 AM
Great work. This is very cool!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 11, 2012, 09:50:21 AM
Holy green mist Batman! Stellar work Brian!
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Post by: M4K3R1 on October 12, 2012, 07:31:32 PM
Wow.. Mather Tarzin is just too cool. I really like your additions of soft goods and those hands on her are great.
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Post by: Tamer on October 13, 2012, 04:37:43 AM
Love that Talzin green sithwitch energy. Would love to hear about how you made that.

Back on the front page.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 13, 2012, 05:04:37 AM
GREAT ADDTIONS DD  ;D
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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on October 13, 2012, 06:10:26 AM
 darthdaddy This update gets better and better i love the alternate head excellent work
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on October 15, 2012, 12:10:32 AM
Yes Brian great work indeed.
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Post by: benjani_1976 on October 15, 2012, 03:53:34 PM
these are awesome figures, well impressed :)
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 18, 2012, 05:33:19 AM
Love that Talzin green sithwitch energy. Would love to hear about how you made that.

Back on the front page.

Thanks Shawn. The green mist was created by painting the electrocution that comes with the new Vintage Lost Line Darth Vader.  Easy as can be.  The lightning on that figure was perfect because it had all soft edges.  Usually lightning on previous figures had a much sharper sculpt to it.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 18, 2012, 05:57:43 AM
A big thank you to everyone else who commented as well.
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Post by: JediMerc on October 20, 2012, 05:10:57 AM
Just had a chance to check these out; awesome effects on the lightning/nightsister 'magic"!  

The undead sister is phenomenal!  The detailing in the rotted flesh in her cheekbones is the topper on a exceptional fig.  

Your sculpting work inspired me to finally bite the bullet and get some from Aves this week; in the mail and my first stabs at sculpting will be commencing sometime shortly.

Again, awesome work; Elias is one lucky kid!  Hope he enjoys his birthday!
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 14, 2012, 05:04:12 AM
Just had a chance to check these out; awesome effects on the lightning/nightsister 'magic"!  

The undead sister is phenomenal!  The detailing in the rotted flesh in her cheekbones is the topper on a exceptional fig.  

Your sculpting work inspired me to finally bite the bullet and get some from Aves this week; in the mail and my first stabs at sculpting will be commencing sometime shortly.

Again, awesome work; Elias is one lucky kid!  Hope he enjoys his birthday!

Thanks :) Can't wait to see what you sculpt.
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 14, 2012, 05:20:07 AM
I know that it has been a long time since we did a post of a finished custom.  Usually I pump out one a week, but I just haven't had the time recently.  I am hard at work though.  At the moment I'm elbow deep in Secret Santa custom figures.  I am busy building customs for the Secret Santa we are having here at the Yards and at the one over at Yakface.com.  Since I don't have a finished figure to show you, I figured I'd at least let you see what we're working on.

These two figures are for the Yakface Secret Santa:


Abyssin Zombie (WIP)
by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iUdqXnKHK6o/UJxXuOQc_4I/AAAAAAAAHSE/bEUTFeBux8w/s400/IMGP5578.JPG)


Vurk Zombie (WIP)
by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-JgvQT-iYZqQ/UJxX_jBYezI/AAAAAAAAHSQ/Y_VxgRoqSsM/s400/IMGP5581+-+Copy.JPG)
I finished all the conceptual work on this one, but I have to do sculpting work on the face and arms before I can go and finish the paint job.



(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yHBb5r-NbS4/UJxYKuNIkRI/AAAAAAAAHSY/UuMRm4jTn0A/s400/IMGP5580+-+Copy.JPG)




These are the figures we are starting to work on for the Secret Santa being held here:


Fan Fiction Cantina Alien (WIP)
by Elias


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jUQRbJELJaI/UJxYYB09CvI/AAAAAAAAHSg/X1Njhn_SbHg/s400/IMGP5583.JPG)
All Elias needs to do is his paint application once I sand out the joints for him.

Twi'lek (WIP)
by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Pr54nLmNi9c/UJxYmNaUMvI/AAAAAAAAHSo/MhskYrTsr4c/s400/IMGP5585+-+Copy.JPG)
This guy needs lots of sculpt work and the entire paint job before he can be labeled as finished.  I haven't even completed kitbashing him yet.  This figure is the one that is furthest from being wrapped up.  This is as rough a sketch as it gets.  He won't look anything like this once completed.  This will be the general look of the head, but the rest of him will only be similar in body type.  Really looking forward to getting more done on this one.

One more Secret Santa will be rolling out once I get the parts in the mail.  Until then enjoy!

To read the full post click below:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/on-workbench-secret-santas.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/on-workbench-secret-santas.html)

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Post by: Tamer on November 14, 2012, 08:16:14 AM
Looks good to me. On the front page.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on November 14, 2012, 02:32:02 PM
These are great Brian! Cannot wait to see these zombies come "alive". ;)
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 15, 2012, 08:18:33 AM
Nice update Brian! All of these WIP's are shaping up nicely.
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Post by: Elias on November 18, 2012, 01:53:31 PM
When Dad organized this years Secret Santa over at Imperial Shipyards, Darksider80 stated that he wanted to participate early in the sign-up process, but fogot to send his mailing address before the deadline arrived.  Dad matched everyone up, and then after all the emails were sent, Dad heard a response from him.  Dad felt bad leaving him out of the event, especially since he was relatively new to the custom action figure forum community.  The last thing Dad wanted was for this talented customizer to feel left out by a new community he was choosing to participate in.  As a solution Dad decided to create one extra figure and do a figure swap with Darksider80 on top of the one he was formally doing for the event.  Dad read in his blog that his favorite custom action figures were snowspeeder pilots and Dad got busy working on one.  It was actually the last action figure that Dad started, but as usual, it was also the first one Dad finished.  He also finished one of the Yakface Secret Santa customs, but since it is part of a set, we won't be posting it until both figures are completed.  My Secret Santa custom action figure should be finished by the end of the day.  At least I'm hoping it will be.  I've been working hard at completing it, and only have a little further to go.  Hopefully, we'll have another figure posted soon.  Unitl then, enjoy the Rodian Snowspeeder Pilot that Dad just wrapped up.

"RODIAN SNOWSPEEDER PILOT"
by Darth Daddy


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To read the full post and check out bonus pictures go to:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/secret-santa-2012-pt-ii.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/secret-santa-2012-pt-ii.html)

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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on November 18, 2012, 02:36:54 PM
Well done !!!
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Post by: Mando Assasin on November 18, 2012, 07:15:15 PM
Nice figure.
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Post by: wraithnine on November 18, 2012, 09:18:25 PM
another stellar figure!
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Post by: Darth Optimus on November 19, 2012, 06:47:37 AM
Diggin' all the WIP shots, and the Rodian snowspeeder pilot. It's always cool to see Rebel aliens!
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 19, 2012, 10:17:58 AM
Thanks guys!
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 22, 2012, 07:38:47 AM
I just want to take a moment and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And, if you will allow me to share (via my faith and worldview) this is one of the most special times of the year, at least to me. I am truly thankful to God above for His grace, mercy and salvation. He has richly blessed my life. I have the blessing of an amazing wife, beautiful children, and a loving family.  I am also thankful that I live in this great nation. I hope you have a chance to take a moment today and look at your life and reflect on how fortunate you are. I also want to make a statement to the ISYs in general that even though we don't all know each other personally and face-to-face, I am thankful that in our hobby we have a common place to share our creations with one another. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy some turkey!!!
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Post by: Darksider80 on November 22, 2012, 12:51:16 PM
Hey Darth Daddy!!! Just wanted to give you a shout out on turkey day and wish you and yours well. I absolutely love the Rodian snowspeeder pilot!!! He is so awesome and I can't wait to get him into my rouge squadron ranks. Time to go out and pick up a couple more tvc snowspeeders for these guys to pilot (just don't tell my wife how much they cost!). Anyway, just wanted to say thank you for thinking of me, it really means a lot. I'm pretty new to this community of hobbyists and everyone has been nothing but exceptionally friendly and supportive. Hope to see more of your great work very soon! 
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 23, 2012, 11:32:24 AM
I just want to take a moment and say Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. And, if you will allow me to share (via my faith and worldview) this is one of the most special times of the year, at least to me. I am truly thankful to God above for His grace, mercy and salvation. He has richly blessed my life. I have the blessing of an amazing wife, beautiful children, and a loving family.  I am also thankful that I live in this great nation. I hope you have a chance to take a moment today and look at your life and reflect on how fortunate you are. I also want to make a statement to the ISYs in general that even though we don't all know each other personally and face-to-face, I am thankful that in our hobby we have a common place to share our creations with one another. Happy Thanksgiving enjoy some turkey!!!

Thanks Chip!  Hope you had a good holiday :D
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 23, 2012, 11:34:12 AM
Hey Darth Daddy!!! Just wanted to give you a shout out on turkey day and wish you and yours well. I absolutely love the Rodian snowspeeder pilot!!! He is so awesome and I can't wait to get him into my rouge squadron ranks. Time to go out and pick up a couple more tvc snowspeeders for these guys to pilot (just don't tell my wife how much they cost!). Anyway, just wanted to say thank you for thinking of me, it really means a lot. I'm pretty new to this community of hobbyists and everyone has been nothing but exceptionally friendly and supportive. Hope to see more of your great work very soon! 
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Thanks Noah :) Really glad you like him.  I'll be shipping him out on Monday, so expect a package soon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/18/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 02, 2012, 06:17:35 PM
So it has been way too long since I did any posts.  While I have been very busy, most of the work I have been doing has been on sculpting three different Secret Santa figures.  Today I took a break for an hour and switched out the head on Elias' Deena Shan action figure.  The head Hasbro used always struck me as being a tad unattractive for what she was supposed to look like in the comic books.

DEENA SHAN
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i-iyNqX8gaI/ULv255P2SrI/AAAAAAAAHj4/q5OX4ew3lsA/s400/IMGP5661.JPG)

To read the full post and see the other pictures, click below:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-deena-shan-do-over.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-deena-shan-do-over.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Art deWhill on December 02, 2012, 11:16:10 PM
just fell in love with her :) great work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Tamer on December 03, 2012, 08:34:15 AM
Love that Black Widow Figure. Off to the front page. Good to see you finding time to customize Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 03, 2012, 06:38:18 PM
Great job!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Darksider80 on December 03, 2012, 06:44:40 PM
She looks amazing! Love the paint aps and the parts choice (I'm a big fan of that black widow's head)! BTW, I just received my secret santa gift from you and I've got to say that he's even cooler in person! My workbench is packed with projects right now (your santa gift is still in the assembly stage) but I've got a couple new ideas for SS pilots that will look great with that awesome rodian. I'll post photos of your custom rodian with his gunner and ship in the near future (not too distant I hope). till then, keep em coming and making them great!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Mr. Black on December 04, 2012, 05:13:18 AM
Big improvement, Brian. I couldn't recall what the original figure looked like, glad you posted it on your blog as well. And like I said, big improvement. Hasbro's version just looks years older than what she appears to be in the comics.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Elias on December 16, 2012, 01:21:26 PM
Big improvement, Brian. I couldn't recall what the original figure looked like, glad you posted it on your blog as well. And like I said, big improvement. Hasbro's version just looks years older than what she appears to be in the comics.

I like it better too :)

So for the last three years now, Dad has been participating in Yakface.com's Secret Santa event. It has always been a huge provider of Christmas spirit in our home and was a real influence on Dad's decision to run the Secret Santa here at Imperial Shipyards this year. This year, Dad was assigned Star Wars customizer Justin Cook aka Chewie as the recipient of his holiday custom creations. Chewie had us our first year participating in the Yakface.com holiday event and he was kind enough to send us two custom action figures rather than just the single one required to participate.

Dad wanted to return the favor when he participated in this year's event. Because Chewie was a fan of Dad's zombie custom action figures and hints that Chewie dropped regarding his upcoming New Enloe Photonovel Chapter, Dad thought Justin would appreciate two unique Star Wars zombies. Dad was really excited, and a little intimidated about creating custom action figures for one of his all-time favorite Star Wars customizers. Dad was thrilled when Chewie said he received the action figures and loved them. Keep your eyes peeled in future chapters of Chewie's photonovel. You may just see these guys in a chapter featuring the undead.

The heads on BOTH of these figures were courtesy of SithHappens.  I highly endorse the casts that he's been creating.  These particular heads he threw in for free along with several others.  His free defects are great for zombies.  Instead of buying a figure for just the head, check out his ebay page.

Abyssin & Vurk Zombies
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0X9KOZSjVwg/UM3oVFbmaHI/AAAAAAAAHzw/M0CCioW83SA/s1600/IMGP5683.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kB8CIz-6mwg/UM3odgSKQNI/AAAAAAAAH0Y/D2NDuMrxt20/s1600/IMGP5728.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_VDBeCxAFMY/UM3z3oK059I/AAAAAAAAH4A/TH70DAcTHMo/s1600/IMGP5708.JPG)

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Below is a link to a post featuring more photos of the custom action figures Dad created for Chewie:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/yakface-secret-santa-pt1.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/yakface-secret-santa-pt1.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/12
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 16, 2012, 01:25:19 PM
These are scary in an awesome way!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: wraithnine on December 16, 2012, 04:42:40 PM
Oooooh how grimly fiendish  :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 18, 2012, 05:11:58 AM
Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: Tamer on December 18, 2012, 08:19:08 AM
Very nice Brian. My comments are on the front page. I am sure CHEWIE is very pleased with these.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: Triple-T on December 18, 2012, 06:29:24 PM
BRUTAL!
Lookin good !
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 19, 2012, 05:55:46 AM
BRUTAL!
Lookin good !

Coming from a zombie master like yourself, that's the best compliment ever :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 22, 2012, 09:02:38 AM
So here is the custom action figure that I created for Luke Sprywalker.  If I had one more week, it would have been perfect, but overall, I'm pretty happy with the way he came out. 

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-GfDnlayvwRo/UNXMU_0RfmI/AAAAAAAAIB4/-TwUXK5yX2g/s1600/IMGP5894.JPG)

Click the link for the recipe and a video of the figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/dads-secret-santa-gift-for-luke.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/dads-secret-santa-gift-for-luke.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: benjani_1976 on December 22, 2012, 04:35:58 PM
Can't be disappointed with that,certainly didn't look an easy task..........I like it a lot
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 23, 2012, 10:24:19 AM
simply awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: Mungo Baobab on December 23, 2012, 10:55:38 AM
Now that is a great Mando!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: JediMerc on December 24, 2012, 06:09:24 AM
You always have those creative juices flowing!  Like the look; very different from the typical view of a Mando, and nicely done.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 24, 2012, 08:12:38 AM
Just wanted to post here, thanks for the amazing work of art you sent me for Christmas! It really made my day opening and playing with this figure. He is now on display with all my Mandolorians!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 24, 2012, 09:18:16 AM
WOW! This Mando looks intimidating!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: BlackThorne on December 24, 2012, 09:32:17 AM
Love the chubby mando, and the blooded zombie aliens. Very creative.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/22/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 29, 2012, 07:02:57 AM
Here's Elias' latest custom action figure.  A Nightsister Assassin.  I think he did an awesome Dad and I'm really proud when I see the super cool customs he continues to crank out.  This is his favorite custom out of all the figures he has made so far and I can see why.  This was the first figure that he asked to bring back home with him to his mom's house after he completed it.


"NIGHTSISTER ASSASSIN"
created by Elias


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tP9Q1KWFmYU/UN5Jo9KF5RI/AAAAAAAAIb8/5zcAerv3vIM/s640/IMGP5923.JPG)

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(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3HgG1U_-_s/UN5Jxdd85BI/AAAAAAAAIc0/Ros_IiyC4y4/s640/IMGP5932.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iLqVEB4eaa0/UN5J0ZqiUoI/AAAAAAAAIdE/gnqHV6_ROT0/s400/IMGP5934.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rkhm04OovX0/UN5J1uQGlyI/AAAAAAAAIdM/ewSdxY_HZvQ/s640/IMGP5935.JPG)


Check out the full blog post for more:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/nightsister-assassin-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/nightsister-assassin-created-by-elias.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 29, 2012, 07:17:18 AM
We have also posted a lot of alternate content lately at the blog that is worth a look:


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nC4XGJjl5F0/UN4fPs5rtDI/AAAAAAAAIac/d0OvEV67Xok/s320/IMGP5979.JPG)
Elias did a Christmas Haul post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-christmas-haul.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-christmas-haul.html)




"YAKFACE.COM SECRET SANTA
CUSTOM ACTION FIGURES"
created by CHEWIE


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O1TpnNR_dhM/UN4G37OS3tI/AAAAAAAAIM0/ZS0DaG6ALec/s400/IMGP5945.JPG)

"XEVEN"
created by Darth Optimus


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CBE5yq8T2do/UN4JNMFLsmI/AAAAAAAAISA/XQyX-iCI_EI/s400/IMGP5640.JPG)
 
"Darth Zannah"
created by Darksider80


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Uvh1ojdLH88/UN4L47ruPyI/AAAAAAAAIVI/ZZndd3dKB44/s400/328220_orig.jpg)

We did a post featuring all the Secret Santa figures that we received this week on Christmas Eve.  Customs featured were created by Chewie, Darth Optimus and Darksider80.  Definitely worth a look too:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/secret-santa-gifts-received.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/secret-santa-gifts-received.html)



"The Force Unleashed II Starkiller"
created by Darth Dusty


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kOUJm-3f1rM/UN2kjogJV9I/AAAAAAAAADU/JAJ8yIwNhw4/s400/$%28KGrHqF,%21o8FBkd2ctLCBQiyftYwD%21%7E%7E60_57.JPG)


Also noteworthy is a Customizer Spotlight post we did for Star Wars customizer Darth Dusty.  His work isn't featured in any forums, so the post is worth checking out if you like to search out new customizing talent:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customizer-spotlight-25-darth-dusty.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customizer-spotlight-25-darth-dusty.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: Tamer on December 29, 2012, 09:16:53 AM
Nice, Update on the front page.

That Darth Dusty looks pretty talented to me.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2012, 09:50:35 AM
Nice, Update on the front page.

That Darth Dusty looks pretty talented to me.

He is very talented.  I am doing a feature on him in January that will feature the rest of his work.

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2012, 09:52:05 AM
We just finished a video featuring all the action figures and vehicles that we created in 2012.  Check it out:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customs-for-kid-2012-recap.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customs-for-kid-2012-recap.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: JediMerc on December 30, 2012, 10:18:20 AM
The finished lineup looks impressive; just got back from a stop over at your blog.

I was already in the process of working on my own TFUII Starkiller (battle arena), but now I've got to step it up a notch after seeing DarthDusty's work.  Looks like you grabbed an awesome fig!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/29/12
Post by: darthdaddy on December 31, 2012, 08:27:12 AM
The finished lineup looks impressive; just got back from a stop over at your blog.

I was already in the process of working on my own TFUII Starkiller (battle arena), but now I've got to step it up a notch after seeing DarthDusty's work.  Looks like you grabbed an awesome fig!

Totally did.  I just finished a video featuring other action figures Darth Dusty created.  I'll be posting it tomorrow for the new year.

Glad you liked our 2012 Recap video featuring all the figures Elias and I made this year:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customs-for-kid-2012-recap.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/customs-for-kid-2012-recap.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/12
Post by: Tamer on January 01, 2013, 06:11:45 AM
Awesome video. Check out more comments on the front page. Glad to have you two in our hobby Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/12
Post by: Clonehead on January 01, 2013, 07:46:09 AM
Nice job on the videos. Man, that night sister assassin just rocks!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 01, 2013, 09:11:31 AM
Been keeping up with these updates thru facebook but want to say here, loving all these updates! Great looking figure Elias and man Brian, you really did some awesome work in 2012! Can't wait to see what the new year will bring!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/12
Post by: darthdaddy on January 12, 2013, 06:15:12 AM
Been keeping up with these updates thru facebook but want to say here, loving all these updates! Great looking figure Elias and man Brian, you really did some awesome work in 2012! Can't wait to see what the new year will bring!

Thanks :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/12
Post by: darthdaddy on January 12, 2013, 06:15:36 AM
Elias and I are planning on banging out a few of NPKB this weekend, but I did take a few minutes today to create this quick no paint kitbash.  I really love him on so many levels.  I think he's my new favorite Endor Rebel. Nothing fancy, just classic kitbashing. To create the figure I used the hands, feet, and head of a POTF Momaw Nadon and made sure that when I added them to the body of a Vintage Orimaarko that I kept the articulation of the Vintage figure.  I made the head ball jointed, kept the swivel wrists, and added a swivel where both feet met the legs by utilizing a clear styrene rod to connect them.  The Ithorian only took a few minutes to make.  The longest part of the entire process was waiting for the krazy glue to dry.  If you like the figure as much as me, I recommend making one of your own.  It's too easy not to.


ITHORIAN ENDOR REBEL SOLDIER
created by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WaIVTT5nQPw/UPDeUlSQu_I/AAAAAAAAKEk/Emee1vKG5es/s400/IMGP5987.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-qbYpYEFBeO0/UPDqKgUlrtI/AAAAAAAAKKo/YWHqwqah468/s400/IMGP5993.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kkv-w6PNq9Q/UPDebNs8NjI/AAAAAAAAKGM/iP-UIcaONGg/s400/IMGP6003.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Sl4q56eGkoY/UPDebwIvTtI/AAAAAAAAKGc/K-lyxCTXvhI/s400/IMGP6005.JPG)


Check out the post for more photos:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/ithorian-endor-rebel-soldier-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/ithorian-endor-rebel-soldier-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: wraithnine on January 12, 2013, 06:22:58 AM
lets face it an Ithorian soldier would be utterly at home on Endor,great job guys !
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: sith_fire30 on January 12, 2013, 10:14:17 AM
Amazing this is a no paint kit bash! Perfect! I agree with Wraith - Endor is his stomping ground :) Great work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: BlackThorne on January 12, 2013, 05:39:50 PM
I already said the "no paint rally" topic, but I have to say again. I really liked that ithorian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: DocOutlands on January 12, 2013, 06:08:43 PM
That's amazing work, pulling that guy off as a no-paint!  Great eye for parts!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: JediMerc on January 13, 2013, 05:19:29 AM
Yeah, I'm really, really liking this one.  I never found the Roron Corobb anywhere when it was out and I really wish I had it now.  The Prune Face body/camo legs work nicely with this guy.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/12/13
Post by: Elias on January 13, 2013, 08:14:05 AM
So today is the last day of Imperial Shipyards No Paint Kitbash Rally.  After I saw the Ithorian Endor Rebel Soldier that day made for the rally on Friday, I knew I wanted in on the action before the event came to a close.  I ended up making three NPKB action figures before the weekend was over and Dad made two more for the event as well, although Dad says the Ithorian is still his favorite.

The first custom action figure I made was a Clawdite Jedi.  My dad's friend Brad, sent a text to my Dad on Thursday of a photo that had a plastic bin full of Star Wars figures with a label that read "Star Wars Figures - $2 each".  Dad called him right away and picked up some really cheap fodder.  The body for my Clawdite came from a Clone Wars Ki Adi Mundi that was in that plastic bin.  The forearms that I used came from the "new" Clone Wars Obi-wan Kenobi that I had under the tree ay Christmas.  We had removed Obi-wan's arms from the figure and replaced them with the arms of the previous release of the character to give the new sculpt articulated wrists.  It would be cool if this Clawdite had the articulated wrists, but I like the way he came out overall.  I grabbed an alternate Zam Wessel head to finish the figure off.



Clawdite Jedi
by Elias


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dddy5E__qWc/UPK6SmCfXWI/AAAAAAAAKRA/FHm7kI5VOHY/s400/IMGP6134.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_sPNxbx2pFI/UPK6VSmzK8I/AAAAAAAAKRo/_9-dV_QHVjU/s400/IMGP6144.JPG)



NPKB Astromech
by Elias


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-urDCV5CCpYE/UPK6F_O4-II/AAAAAAAAKNw/wA4fqkKBvrI/s320/IMGP6079.JPG)
My astromech was just a simple head swap.



To create the Naboo Peasant action figure, I asked Dad to hollow out the Padme Amidala hood.  Dad carefully cut out Padme's face in case we ever wanted to use it later, and then used a Dremmel to hollow out the hood so it could be slipped over a Zam Wessel head.  Once that was done, my design was complete.



Naboo Peasant
by Elias

 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KA6g12anZ3I/UPK6P4j683I/AAAAAAAAKQY/C99dclb8b8k/s400/IMGP6125.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FZoyPBDvqgQ/UPK6QmvD5-I/AAAAAAAAKQo/MZui0lYvIGc/s400/IMGP6126.JPG)



Dad used the Zam Wessel torso upper arms and upper legs and paired them with the head, lower arms and legs of a Clone Wars Chewbacca.  He made some adjustments to Zam Wessel's helmet, cutting it into three separate pieces that still fit snugly on the ball jointed head of the figure because of the way the optical unit held it all together.  I love the way Dad designed the helmet, because it came out looking like the helmet transforms when in different positions.  I can even shake the figure upside down and it all stays intact no matter what position it's in.  Dad said he may paint this figure sometime in the future, but right now he's more concerned about creating some Ewoks for Mr. Black's Customs.



Female Wookiee Bounty Hunter
by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D6TjqancRtU/UPK6Ou9qe1I/AAAAAAAAKQE/fimAqSry8O8/s400/IMGP6120.JPG)

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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDQg2YKcGQI/UPK6KOZm3zI/AAAAAAAAKO8/4KAnLNb-Y0E/s400/IMGP6098.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KckaU-R5ZJ8/UPK6LtO6oJI/AAAAAAAAKPM/cESTRuQghcc/s400/IMGP6103.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oLnJQFDZd8Y/UPK6Mjs6tcI/AAAAAAAAKPY/A-f9Raan9ms/s400/IMGP6107.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VssSSlMIgB4/UPK6NmrlMLI/AAAAAAAAKPw/UjHyxdnPDZU/s400/IMGP6112.JPG)



The last figure Dad made was a Devaronian Thug that he created using a Marvel Absorbing Man action figure and cut off the ends of the ponytail from two G.I. Joe Scarlet heads that we had in our fodder to create the Devaronian's horns.  To accessorize the figure, Dad used the shirt of a POTF Momaw Nadon, armour from a Clone Wars Thi-sen action figure, as well as the shawl of a AOTC Lott Dodd action figure.  Dad's having a hard time sticking to a fashion choice for this figure, because he likes all three looks.  He also would like to paint this figure too one day. 


Devaronian Thug
by Darth Daddy


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Hope you all have enjoyed the results of our fun filled weekend and that you will submit a few figures of your own before the end of the rally.  May the Force Be With You....


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/13/13
Post by: wraithnine on January 13, 2013, 08:38:01 AM
some great stuff guys  love that clawdite Jedi ,Elias
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/13/13
Post by: Elias on January 13, 2013, 03:03:29 PM
Thanks Jay :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/13/13
Post by: Kualan on January 13, 2013, 04:38:04 PM
The female Wookiee BH is a very creative bit of tinkering, and I love the Clawdite Jedi! Great work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/13/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 13, 2013, 08:04:33 PM
Great stuff you two! All of these are very creative and I know you had lots of fun!Great update!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/13/13
Post by: Elias on January 22, 2013, 04:59:05 PM
After Dad finished making me an Ithorian Rebel Soldier, Dad wanted to create a few more alien Endor Rebel soldiers. Dad saw a cool dark skinned Bith action figure created a few years ago by Von Reinhardt Customs.  Ever since Dad saw the figure, he wanted to do a variation on the theme.  When Dad went to create a new Endor Rebel soldier, he felt the time had come to make one.  To make this figure, Dad used a Bith head cast that was created by Sithhappens, and placed it on a G.I. Joe Renegades Ripcord action figure.  Then Dad just repainted the figure. 

BITH ENDOR REBEL SOLDIER
created by Darth Daddy



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Here's the link for the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/bith-endor-rebel-soldier-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/bith-endor-rebel-soldier-created-by.html)


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Post by: BugSkirt on January 22, 2013, 07:24:28 PM
That is a cool Bith and interesting take on the species.  Reminds me of that old comic Alien Legion....
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Post by: Darksider80 on January 22, 2013, 08:40:29 PM
I'm really lovin' all of it! the Bith rebel soldier is super cool, as well as your NPKB entries. I especially like the female wookie! I'm not sure what a male wookie finds attractive, but if I were a wookie, I'd say she's pretty cute (even though it's chewie's head)! great work, keep it coming and I can't wait to see more!!!!
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Post by: Clonehead on January 23, 2013, 02:17:39 AM
That Bith is amazing! On the front page!
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Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2013, 04:49:59 AM
Yepper, looks good.
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 23, 2013, 06:03:31 AM
Oh man that Bith is awesome! You know I am a huge fan of the Rebels and I love the symbol on his chest! Awesome idea and craftsmanship!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/22/13
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 23, 2013, 07:29:55 AM
Excellent work on the Bith and the Ithorian Rebel Soldier. I may have to try  the  Ithorian one day .  BugSkirt said it best you got an Alien Legion theme going on there .  Again Great work
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on January 23, 2013, 10:36:10 AM
Looks like you have a growing group of Rebels. Can't wait to see which figure you come up with next.  IMHO...I have always wished that Lucas would have digitally added a few alien Endor commandos in General Solo's group. Anyway, excellent work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/22/13
Post by: BlackThorne on January 23, 2013, 01:22:56 PM
Loved this new endor soldier, totally awesome!
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Post by: Jedi Minstrel on January 23, 2013, 10:42:31 PM
Great!  I've been wanting to expand on the Endor Rebels.  Joes work real great for this concept.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/22/13
Post by: Tamer on January 24, 2013, 05:09:00 AM
Time to build an Endor Alien Commando Diorama!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/22/13
Post by: JediMerc on January 25, 2013, 04:56:18 AM
The troops are looking fantastic; great idea to target this segment of the Alliance.

If you got any spare Snaggletooths, I think a Snivvian rebel would be awesome! 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on January 28, 2013, 05:45:33 AM
Thanks everybody!  I have a feeling I will be working on Endor customs for a bit longer.  I'd like to create another Alien Endor Rebel Trooper and I certainly have the parts available so it's definitely within the realm of possibilites.  I have two commission Ewoks that I am creating for Incom aka Mr. Black's customs.  I'm just trying to find the right fabrics to create the Ewok clothing and for the snow to melt in my area so I can get some of the supplies I need from out in nature, so stay tuned for those to be showing up here at some point.  Until I get to work on some more action figures, here's a new one from Elias that he just finished over the weekend.

TOGRUTA
created by ELIAS


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Check out the full post at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/togrutan-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/togrutan-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/13
Post by: BlackThorne on January 28, 2013, 05:48:58 AM
Sweet Twilek girl!
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 28, 2013, 05:53:56 AM
That is a great looking female figure!
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Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2013, 06:42:43 AM
Looks good. On the front page.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on January 28, 2013, 11:53:30 AM
great job elias she rocks!!!
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Post by: Clonehead on January 28, 2013, 03:53:14 PM
Very Very cool!
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Post by: DarthDrew on January 28, 2013, 04:31:56 PM
Nice togruta, I like the colors on her. Good custom!
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Post by: darthdaddy on February 11, 2013, 09:05:51 AM
Here is the latest custom posted on our blog.  Nothing fancy.  Just a Slayer Design Studio head cast painted and put onto a Clone Wars Mace Windu body.

JEDI GENERAL
created by Darth Daddy


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Click the link to see the full post and extra pictures:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/jedi-general.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/jedi-general.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2013, 05:05:10 PM
Nice Jedi. I so agree with your post the last couple days about stocking up on the TCW Mace Windu body before they are gone forever. On the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 11, 2013, 08:33:31 PM
Is it me or does it seem like Hasbro doesn't want people to have the stuff they want?

Sorry to vent on your page. Amazing Jedi.  Did you sculpt the beard yourself? It looks amazing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: dr0d26 on February 12, 2013, 12:25:39 AM
Great looking lady Elias!! And boy you guys painting skills just keep getting better and better. That last jedi is top notch!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 12, 2013, 06:16:44 AM
It may seem simple but it looks awesome! I love that head sculpt!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: darthdaddy on February 16, 2013, 04:30:54 PM
Is it me or does it seem like Hasbro doesn't want people to have the stuff they want?

Sorry to vent on your page. Amazing Jedi.  Did you sculpt the beard yourself? It looks amazing.

No.  It was actually a Slayer Design Studio head I bought over a year ago.  I put the head and body in a ziploc bag as soon as I got it in the mail and it has been sitting on a shelf ever since.  I needed a fast custom for the blog last week and he was my best solution.

Thanks everybody for the complimentary replies :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/11/13
Post by: darthdaddy on February 16, 2013, 07:07:54 PM
I may do some more work on this figure down the road. I am going to redo the photo shoot for sure.  Preferably at the beach to give it that Tatooine feel.  Now that I have a basic silhouette, I will eventually sculpt a thin layer of wrinkles onto it to give her skin more texture, but this is done enough for now.  

"Gardulla the Hutt"
created by Darth Daddy

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Check the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/gardulla-hutt-action-figure-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/gardulla-hutt-action-figure-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: Kualan on February 17, 2013, 05:58:12 AM
Nice job on Gardulla, guys!
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Post by: Tamer on February 17, 2013, 06:20:33 AM
Looking good so far Brian. On the front page.
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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on February 17, 2013, 09:57:27 AM
well done !!! you don't see many Hutt customs look forward to see the final shots  !!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: dr0d26 on February 17, 2013, 11:57:39 AM
awesome Gardulla guys!!! I really like the rolls and the detail it gives the figure..
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Post by: Clonehead on February 17, 2013, 12:09:27 PM
that has got to be the first custom i have ever seen of gardulla. Nicely done!
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Post by: wraithnine on February 17, 2013, 05:08:56 PM
Looks like my mother in law
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 18, 2013, 10:21:52 AM
Great sculpting and paint work Brian! Gives us something to do with old Jabba's over the years! Great idea!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: JediMerc on February 19, 2013, 03:39:42 PM
Looks like my mother in law

She doesn't frequent these forums, does she?   ;)

Absolutely hilarious!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: DarthSinister on February 19, 2013, 03:55:02 PM
I've got a couple of old Jabbas and now I have an Idea of what to do with them. Great job guys, and I can't wait to see this on the sand... very cool!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 19, 2013, 08:04:14 PM
Nice Hutt. Did you sculpt the entire figure or just the head. Very well done.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 25, 2013, 05:32:17 AM
wow awesome work brian your always out doing yourself
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: Rogue Jedi on February 25, 2013, 05:36:32 AM
One of the reasons I'm so glad to finally be a member of this site is to tell you that I love the work you guys do. Awesome customs as always!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: darthdaddy on February 25, 2013, 05:48:42 AM
Nice Hutt. Did you sculpt the entire figure or just the head. Very well done.

Just from the articulating waist up.  I only painted the figure on the lower half.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/16/13
Post by: darthdaddy on February 25, 2013, 05:49:51 AM
One of the reasons I'm so glad to finally be a member of this site is to tell you that I love the work you guys do. Awesome customs as always!

Thanks so much!  Love your avatar!
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Post by: darthdaddy on February 25, 2013, 05:52:51 AM
Not sure how many of you check out the Custom Contest threads, but we are currently holding a custom ation figure contest on the blog.  We'd love it if you would all participate.  It's the first contest we ever hosted.  Check out all the details :)

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“SMUGGLER’S GAMBIT”
CUSTOM ACTION FIGURE CONTEST



Hello all Star Wars custom action figure artists both young and old.  For the last two and a half years this blog has been promoting Star Wars custom action figure art, whether archived in video slide shows that featured custom action figure artists found on our "Customs I Wish I Owned" page, in classic photo novels, or in the educational tutorials that pass valuable knowledge to beginners and masters alike; and sometimes, we just find something cool that we want to share like the artists featured in our own personal collection.  Customs for the Kid tries to do whatever we can to get the Star Wars customizing community all the exposure possible.  Well, here is a rare opportunity to give you all just that.  Here is your opportunity as an artist to get some serious exposure in the Star Wars community for your custom action figure art and for custom action figure artists as a whole. It can be a fun family activity for first time customizers.  For all you seasoned veterans, it's your opportunity to get your craft thrust out of the Star Wars fansite forums and out into the spotlight! There is nothing cooler than getting some recognition for all your hard work when exercising your craft.  Here's an opportunity to participate in a super fun Star Wars customizing contest.  First time customizers are greatly encouraged to jump in on the fun.  We want as many entries as possible. This is an ALL AGES event.  

Jimmy MacInerney (Jimmy Mac) and Jason Swank of RebelForce Radio (formerly of Forcecast.net) are teaming up with Customs for the Kid to host a Star Wars: Smuggler’s Gambit custom action figure contest.

Darth Daddy was listening to Jimmy MacInerney (Jimmy Mac) and Jason Swank on a podcast one night talking with Fanboys director Kyle Newman and heard them say they wish they could have custom action figures made of the characters from  Star Wars: Smuggler’s Gambit,  the radio drama that was recorded live at Celebration VI in Orlando, Florida, based on an original script by Kyle Newman and F.J. DeSanto and currently featured on starwars.com and in the latest Star Wars Insider magazine.  Star Wars: Smuggler’s Gambit (full audio) (http://starwarsblog.starwars.com/index.php/2012/11/28/smugglers-gambit-full-audio/) was directed by Newman (Fanboys) and produced by Jimmy “Mac” McInerney of RebelForce Radio, who whipped up over 100 sound effects and music cues, which were blasted live onstage alongside the actors to a packed audience of almost 2,000 diehard Star Wars fans!" The production featured some of the best Star Wars voice acting talent out there today.

This is a great opportunity for one of you to be featured on a podcast known for their close ties to  Lucasfilm and other big players in the Star Wars community.

RebelForce Radio in their first week of podcasting had the honor of being iTunes #1 Entertainment podcast. Hosted by podcasting veterans Jason Swank and Jimmy Mac (The ForceCast), RebelForce Radio provides information and entertainment to the ever-growing world-wide audience of Star Wars fans. The podcast is broadcast LIVE Tuesday nights at 9:30 pm ET and released widely on Fridays for on-demand streaming and download. RebelForce Radio can also be heard Sunday afternoons at 2:00 pm CT on Chicago’s 1530 WCKG AM.  RebelForce Radio is an extension of the hosts passion and enthusiasm for the Star Wars franchise. As life-long fans, Swank and Mac have traveled all over the globe, from Tokyo, Japan to Skywalker Ranch itself, to provide the most comprehensive internet coverage of major Star Wars related events! Listeners have enjoyed the podcasters in action during live shows from the floors at Star Wars Celebrations IV-VI and Star Wars Fan Days. Swank and Mac also wrote and produced “The George Lucas Hip-Hop,” winner of the 2008 Star Wars Fan Film Awards for Best Animation and Fan’s Choice. At Star Wars Celebration V in August 2010, Lucasfilm’s Dave Filoni (Supervising Director, Star Wars: The Clone Wars) recognized Jason and Jimmy as the inaugural inductees to his “104th Wolf Pack” organization for their “outstanding fandom and support of Star Wars.” The two were also inducted as “Honorary Friends” of The 501st Legion, a worldwide Star Wars costuming organization known for their charitable work and frequent presence at official Lucasfilm events. Swank and Mac enjoyed similar honors by The Rebel Legion, another well-known Star Wars costuming group, and been profiled in Star Wars Insider magazine, LA Weekly, and Chicago’s Daily Herald, among other publications and websites. You know it's good programming if the Supervising Director of Clone Wars Dave Filoni is a listener of their show.

Customizers need to get in on this contest and build on the momentum of  the Celebration 6: Star Wars Custom Action Figure Panel.  Show people in the Star Wars community just how much fun customizing can be.  Let people in on all the amazing results.

All the entries received will be displayed in a video at RebelForceRadio.com and on the Customs for the Kid blog. The winner will also be featured on a special interview segment on RebelForceRadio and the winner and their action figure will be featured in a post on the Customs for the Kid blog as well.

The judges for the contest will be "Smuggler’s Gambit" writer Kyle Newman, co-writer F.J. DeSanto, Jimmy MacInerney (Jimmy Mac) and Jason Swank of RebelForce Radio, voice actor David Collins (Han Solo), artist Paul Bateman from The Art of Ralph McQuarrie, and Darth Daddy of Customs for the Kid.

Listen to today's podcast with the contest announcement for more information.


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RULES

-All custom action figure entries must be of characters that appear in the Star Wars radio drama "Smuggler's Gambit". Custom action figures can be in 3 ¾” scale or other.

-Participants are encouraged to submit as many entries as they wish.   Please include 1 - 4 photos per custom action figure submitted (Front, Back, Left, and Right).  

-Include your email, name, and mailing address, with your entry.

-Photoshop manipulations such as glowing lightsabers and blaster fire will not be accepted. We want the focus to be on the customs and not on their digital enhancement.

-All photo entries must be sent to the following email address: show@rebelforceradio.com.

Make sure your picture(s) are attached in your email and all the contest's rules have been complied with before you send your email.


PRIZES

A prize package will be awarded to the winner at the conclusion of the contest. DETAILS COMING SOON.

ALL ENTRIES will be displayed in a video at RebelForceRadio.com and on the Customs for the Kid blog.

The winner will also be featured on a special interview segment on RebelForceRadio and the winner will be featured in a post on the Customs for the Kid blog as well.

The judges for the contest will be "Smuggler’s Gambit" writer Kyle Newman, co-writer F.J. DeSanto, Jimmy MacInerney (Jimmy Mac) and Jason Swank of RebelForce Radio, voice actor David Collins (Han Solo), artist Paul Bateman from The Art of Ralph McQuarrie, and Darth Daddy of Customs for the Kid.


DEADLINE

MAY 1, 2013 at 11:59pm



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Below are the character descriptions from Kyle Newman that you all can use as a guide to create your "Smuggler's Gambit" custom action figure:


RYDER THORNE

A spirited late teen human, with a punkish flair, who spent most of her life raising herself...until Ro Kurota took her under his wing. Despite her new line of work, she has heart of gold and a moral compass that will always steer her to safely. She's also a skilled pilot, who shortly after the events of the radio drama, enlists with the rebels. Played by Ashley Eckstein.


RO KUROTA

A brash, young human hustler trying make a name for himself as a neophyte smuggler (recently turned bounty hunter thanks to Han Solo showing up). He dresses with an edge, usually in black, to overcompensate for his lack of experience. On RHEN VAR he sports an extra layer to deal with the inhospitable climate. Played by Sam Witwer.

SWEEPER

A Sanyassan spacer out for revenge on Han Solo. He's been around the galaxy a few times and sports the scars to prove it -- especially that nasty one on his face. He's not afraid to dress for business -- shady business -- often displaying his many weapons on his wardrobe. Played by Dee Bradley Baker.

XIZOR

Xizor is eager to score Solo and the Wookiee from Kurota to further leverage himself within the Empire. He arrives on the remote, icy planet RHEN VAR in sleeker, less formal, attire to close the deal... prepared to get his Faleen hands dirty if necessary. Played by Dee Bradley Baker.

HAN SOLO

Despite being a reluctant leader, Han dresses a bit more traditional during his opening Rebel Mission on the jungle planet of ABROSSOS VI... but slips back into more casual wear once he parts ways with the fleet. His outfit is a mix of classic ANH Han with a few new Rebel accents. Played by David Collins.

PRINCESS LEIA

Dresses in vintage Alderaan-garb, in honor of her recently destroyed homeworld. Played by Clare Grant.


There are several other characters in the story not listed, such as the Rebel Commander, Luke, Boba Fett, Chewbacca, and even Sweeper's thugs who  are all open to interpretation for the contest as well....






For more information click the link below:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/rebelforce-radio-and-customs-for-kid.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/02/rebelforce-radio-and-customs-for-kid.html)




DO NOT POST YOUR ENTRIES IN THIS THREAD.  FOLLOW THE RULES ABOVE.


WE'D LOVE TO SEE SOME SHIPYARDERS REPRESENT FOR THE CUSTOMIZING COMMUNITY.  


YOU DO NOT HAVE TO BE AFFILIATED WITH A FORUM TO PARTICIPATE.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/25/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 04, 2013, 05:27:28 PM
ABROSSOS VI REBEL RECONAISSANCE TROOPERS

Dad threw these two custom action figures together to show potential "Smuggler's Gambit" contest participants how they can make a quick and easy "Smuggler's Gambit" custom action figure in just minutes for the contest that we are promoting with RebelForce Radio.  This is a great technique on how to create a Hasbro looking figure without even having to break out a paint brush.  These types of customs are great starting points for those of you who are are just beginner customizers and don't feel very confident with your painting skills yet.   

"ABROSSOS VI 
CALAMARI REBEL RECONAISSANCE TROOPER"
by Darth Daddy


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"ABROSSOS VI
SNIVVIAN REBEL RECONAISSANCE TROOPER"
 created by Darth Daddy


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Check the post for the full details:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/abrossos-vi-rebel-reconaissance-troopers.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/abrossos-vi-rebel-reconaissance-troopers.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/13
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2013, 03:42:02 AM
Update on the front page.
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Post by: wraithnine on March 05, 2013, 03:55:33 AM
lookin awsome Brian
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/13
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 05, 2013, 08:54:46 PM
another awesome rebel trooper !! great job
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/13
Post by: JediMerc on March 06, 2013, 08:23:41 AM
I love the versatility of the rebel bodies here.  The Mon Cal is my fave of this post; looks great in the gear, cam coat, and the background.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 07, 2013, 08:39:18 AM
You know I love the Rebels so I am loving this update!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 09, 2013, 07:49:34 AM
Thanks guys!  Hope you are all entering the contest!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 10, 2013, 01:44:06 PM
We figured since we are judging our own contest and we can't submit entries that Customs for the Kid should definitely support others in the community by participating in our friend's event in the meantime.  

Here are the entries we threw together.  Just background characters. Although, if there is one thing that can be said about Star Wars, it is that the background characters even have great tales told about them along the way.  Here are our characters, but their stories are still a work in progress.  Hopefully we'll have them done by the end of the contest.



STAR WARS EPISODE VII
CUSTOMIZING CHALLENGE ENTRIES
by Customs for the Kid


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PACITHHIP
by Darth Daddy


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Zabrak
by Darth Daddy


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Twi'lek
by Elias


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Click the link below for more pictures and a link to the "Smuggler's Gambit" Custom Action Figure Contest:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/contest-commitments.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/contest-commitments.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 20, 2013, 04:29:20 AM
I have been working on a series of female Mandalorians for a while now.  This is the first in the series that I have completed so far.  I created this figure with a casted torso I bought from customizer Stocos28.  The arms and legs came from a G.I. Joes Scarlett figure and I tried to keep the paint scheme of the original figure as well as on the speederboard that I got from a Clone Wars Quinlan Vos action figure.  I finished the figure off with the cape from a Vintage General Grievous figure turned inside out.  The Mando helmet was the one included with the Clone Wars Mace Windu glued together and filled in to make a full head that was fitted with a Dremmel.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9ou2qZKh0f0/UUjkadFqPmI/AAAAAAAAMME/ZgzVeuB3ZIQ/s640/IMGP6421.JPG)

I took a lot of pictures of this one and included them in a video posted over at the blog.  Here's the link:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/female-mando-with-speederboard.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/female-mando-with-speederboard.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: Tamer on March 20, 2013, 04:37:47 AM
Well maybe this is gonna be the day of Darth Daddy as I just posted an E7 contest update and now I see these. Excellent Mandalorian creation. Love the idea of the speederboard. Like the paint scheme too. Gotta put that animoto video on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 20, 2013, 04:59:40 AM
That is a great looking figure Brian! I love the color combos! The cape turned inside out is brilliant! The grey underneath looks like purple as it is beside the red and in shadow. That hover board is sooo cool! Excellent paint aps my friend!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 20, 2013, 06:17:23 AM
 That is some beautiful work !! that hover board is off the charts,  an excellent touch!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: DarthDrew on March 20, 2013, 07:07:18 AM
Nice job, I love the paint scheme on this mando! The bantha skull on the speeder is sharp, nice work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: darthstreams on March 20, 2013, 07:45:59 AM
Your PACITHHIP custom is really cool!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: r1bb1t on March 20, 2013, 07:53:48 AM
It's always a pleasure to see your work. Your hard work shows with each piece you make.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 20, 2013, 05:37:57 PM
Nice stuff!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 23, 2013, 10:03:09 AM
Thanks so much everybody :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/20/13
Post by: Elias on March 24, 2013, 04:20:12 PM
So here at home, we're still busy with the "Smuggler's Gambit" Custom Action Figure Contest that we are promoting with RebelForce Radio.  We have already received some really cool entires and we're hoping with the extended deadline of May 1st, 2013, that even more awesomeness is still on its way.  For any of you who listened to the radio drama you know that Han Solo and Chewbacca visited a village and bar while on Abrossos VI.  That means participants can enter the contest with a cantina alien custom action figure, or just an ordinary citizen that Han Solo and Chewbacca passed on their way to the local bar.  A miner that lives in the settlements on the planet.

Notice that nowhere in the rules does the contest say that it has to be a "brand new" custom.  If you made a custom years ago that you feel can fit within the "Smuggler's Gambit"story just enter it.  It only takes a few seconds to email a few pictures.  Especially if you have already photographed it.

I love this Rodian girl that I created because she can be comfortable fitting into a lot of Star Wars dioramas.  She fits in a Tatooine street scene, as a dancer for Jabba or some other Hutt.   She looks great in a cantina scene too.  Heck if you threw a Jedi robe on her and put a lightsaber in her hand she can be a Jedi.  Do you have any customs like these that you'd like to submit to the contest?  Let's see what you've made.  Send us an entry!


"RODIAN GIRL"
created by Elias


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7SlRjp6dKM/UU9zeGGkOJI/AAAAAAAAMNw/V9WiaEgTMbg/s640/IMGP6468.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ruyu9rIueDY/UU9zheIV51I/AAAAAAAAMO4/NGvWL1UkxJE/s640/IMGP6477.JPG)

Check out the blog for more pics and CONTEST DETAILS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/rodian-girl-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/rodian-girl-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/25/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on March 24, 2013, 06:37:41 PM
You really have some mad skills, My Man! Looks great!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/25/13
Post by: Elias on March 26, 2013, 02:09:54 PM
THANKS!!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/25/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 27, 2013, 08:52:12 AM
Great addition to the Smugglers Gambit contest. Now that you have pointed out that it can be an older custom I could see more people getting in on this really easily! This is a great looking figure!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/04/13
Post by: Tamer on April 05, 2013, 02:25:50 AM
Elias that one would be good under the convention area. I can move this post if you would like and then do a fper on it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/04/13
Post by: darthdaddy on April 05, 2013, 02:43:45 AM
Ok.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/09/13
Post by: darthdaddy on April 09, 2013, 07:45:14 AM
On Sunday, April 7, 2013, Customs for the Kid brought their traveling museum of Star Wars custom action figures to the Star Wars Spectacular event in Woodbridge, NJ. Attendees were treated to an exhibition of Star Wars custom action figures created by talented customizing artists such as: Stronox, Sillof, Luke Sprywalker, Chewie, Wraithnine, Hangarbay94, Peakob1, SithHappens, Omar Rivera, Incom aka Mr. Black's Customs, Lucasclones, Stocos28, JACKOFTRADZE, Darth Daddy, Elias, and more. The display table stayed pretty packed throughout the day and brought attention to the blog's online museum of Star Wars custom action figures and the featured artists. Also on display were video tutorials that are featured on our blog as well as the entertaining Youtube cult classic show Kessel Run Review. We were really impressed with the crowd turnout, and loved the reaction of all the attendees to what we had on display. Hopefully we will get to take the show on the road again sometime soon.


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Gt7kOOFc4dc/UWQqLI-3J_I/AAAAAAAAMT4/zJ2YoBYE3To/s640/WP_20130407_023.jpg)

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Here's the link to all the video of the Star Wars custom action figure art on display:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/customs-for-kid-display-at-star-wars.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/customs-for-kid-display-at-star-wars.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/09/13
Post by: Tamer on April 11, 2013, 05:29:09 AM
Cool deal. Gonna go check to see if that post is in the convention thread we started. I bet this was great fun.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/09/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 12, 2013, 11:09:06 AM
Awesome stuff Brian and Elias! I wish there was stuff like this in our area.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/09/13
Post by: Elias on April 22, 2013, 05:36:05 AM
Here's my latest  custom that we posted in the blog over the weekend.

"Bith Jedi Youngling"
created by Elias


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GV_2-zgHg4Y/UXQbXuu00CI/AAAAAAAAMZY/wEXoA32hiUg/s640/IMGP6485.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-20_zRTQuKpE/UXQbZFlNN_I/AAAAAAAAMZ8/WZzOaYLQeEM/s640/IMGP6489.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kH2q5kZKZU/UXQe-ZeRPMI/AAAAAAAAMbE/oI-0-TRHIJo/s640/IMGP6498.JPG)

Check out the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/bith-youngling-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/bith-youngling-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/22/13
Post by: Tamer on April 25, 2013, 02:50:50 AM
Looks good.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/22/13
Post by: lucasclones on April 25, 2013, 08:23:10 AM
 Really good! :):)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/22/13
Post by: wraithnine on April 25, 2013, 08:30:01 AM
very cool guys  ,hey have you noticed how the Bith always look like someone has given them an awesomely sour lemon to suck  lol
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/22/13
Post by: benjani_1976 on April 26, 2013, 04:10:59 PM
very cool guys  ,hey have you noticed how the Bith always look like someone has given them an awesomely sour lemon to suck  lol

Hahaha ;D  true......cool looking Palawan though,would look cool with my Darth Tenebrous 

just a thought........if a bith called biff had his name called out by a sith with a lisp........how many bith would look around? >:D
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on May 06, 2013, 04:46:09 AM
Pretty busy weekend as far as customizing goes.  I kept working on my General Pong Krell and still feel like I have sooo much work to do before he is completed.  100% sculpted figures are really time consuming.  

Luckily Elias did his best to keep the blog chugging forward.  Elias banged out two different custom action figures this weekend.  He added to our Cantina bar collection by creating a sweet looking Melas.  I haven't photographed it yet, so we probably won't post it until next week, but we did get to photograph Elias' first attempt at sculpting with a Ssi-Ruu Bounty Hunter that he made.  Check it out and let him know what you think:

"Ssi-Ruu Bounty Hunter"
created by Elias


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3DQ60tQqNNU/UYbpT9HgbxI/AAAAAAAAMeo/ucY0HOc2gY0/s640/IMGP6516.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3npy4sqG60/UYby7vcGCVI/AAAAAAAAMfk/zhBjbwCJm4k/s320/IMGP6511.JPG)

" A while back Dad took me to the DK Star Wars Attack of the Authors East Coast Tour at the Tribeca Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Manhattan.  It was cool because while I was there I got to meet Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars.   Star Wars artist Chris Trevas was there and while I was there I picked up an awesome book that he illustrated called Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species.  It was in this book that I discovered an alien species called the Ssi-Ruuk.

Ever since I saw the illustration below, I knew I wanted at least one of the these aliens in my collection.  One day I saw a dinosaur at a local toy store that I knew would be perfect for my custom.

I also took my first crack at sculpting. I sculpted the headset and the shoulder armor with Apoxie Sculpt and then used assorted fodder to create the harness.  I used some casted Jango Fett leg armor that I got from SithHappens.  I also used Green Stuff for the first time to create the forked tongues that come out of the Ssi-Ruu's nostrils.  

I made the one of a kind gun myself too. I pieced it together from about 6 different guns."

-Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6lfNhw2TkM/UYbpNVTD4JI/AAAAAAAAMeg/BenYIhBbqN8/s640/IMGP6515.JPG)

Click the link for more pics:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/ssi-ruu-bounty-hunter-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/ssi-ruu-bounty-hunter-created-by-elias.html)



Congrats LE!! Elias: I love the Dino custom and all the other customs you have been creating lately. DD I cannot wait to see that Krell.

Here's a WIP teaser:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-NLSIcMaWkLo/UYhaGv6L3NI/AAAAAAAAMf0/b6Fp6cCHFBM/s320/IMG-20130506-00079.jpg)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/06/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on May 07, 2013, 05:53:38 AM
You really need to get this kid into art school.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/06/13
Post by: Tamer on May 07, 2013, 07:23:19 AM
Nice, back on the front page. I just love seeing all the different alien SW races. This is a great exemplar of one of them.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/06/13
Post by: Elias on May 10, 2013, 09:18:45 AM
Thanks guys!!

Just wanted to hop on and announce that the winner for the "Smuggler's Gambit" Custom Action Figure Contest we hosted with RebelForce Radio is none other than Luke Sprywalker for his Ro Kurota action figure.

Congratulations L.E.!

WINNING ACTION FIGURE:

"Ro Kurota"
created by LUKE SPRYWALKER


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KILvmWe3FfM/UYz8HGI-4WI/AAAAAAAAMgk/FB1WU6jXy84/s640/DSC_0014.JPG)

Click the link to read the official post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/smugglers-gambit-custom-action-figure.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/smugglers-gambit-custom-action-figure.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: lucasclones on May 10, 2013, 12:42:08 PM
Congrats LE!! Elias: I love the Dino custom and all the other customs you have been creating lately. DD I cannot wait to see that Krell.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 10, 2013, 02:21:04 PM
WOW! I am so stoked! Thanks Brian and Chad! This has made my day!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Tamer on May 10, 2013, 04:03:00 PM
Way to go L.E. I commented in another thread this was in too, but just outstanding.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: darthdaddy on May 10, 2013, 05:11:33 PM
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-KILvmWe3FfM/UYz8HGI-4WI/AAAAAAAAMgk/FB1WU6jXy84/s640/DSC_0014.JPG)


L.E. ,

I'm so glad that you were the one to win this contest.  I think you will be a great ambassador for the hobby when you appear on RebelForce Radio.  You have really contributed so much to this hobby. From figures, vehicles, dioramas, and photonovels to being one of the first Star Wars customizers to present a Custom Action Figure Panel at a Star Wars Celebration (VI), you set the bar for what can be done with creativity and a lot of hard work.  You have achieved an admirable reputation among your peers as an artist and your winning figure rocked, even if it wasn't the favorite of your two submissions ;)  

I know how much you loved your Sweeper and all the work that went into him.  

Let's be real though, your custom action figure of Ro Kurota is no pegwarmer.  I love the choices you made both in his silhouette and paint application.  He's the best of everything, he's so well executed.  You made a Ro Kurota action figure that everyone would want to run out and buy. You made an outfit for him that I'd want to wear if I was in the Star Wars universe.  All the right color choices too.  The clothing lines created a look that was a cross between "Star Wars" and David Lynch's "Dune".  He's pretty magnificaent.  Escpecially your sculpt work on his jaw and chin.  I love that you took the time to give him a scar so you can show that he'd been around the block.  You made a killer figure.

I can't wait to hear you on the podcast.

Congratulations!


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-eo2Itk-Uatk/UYz8SQCYQaI/AAAAAAAAMg0/XtYjxotIThw/s640/DSC_0023.JPG)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2013, 05:25:01 AM
Wow, Brian that is freakng fantastic.

Time to go get this Spry announcement on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 11, 2013, 06:27:50 AM
Thanks so much Shawn and I am still on cloud 9 over this!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 11, 2013, 06:31:26 AM
Congrats to you Spry excellent work!!! darthdaddy i cant wait to see that figure finished well done
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Bubba Fett on May 11, 2013, 07:27:31 AM
Grats Spry! Figure looks amazing!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: benjani_1976 on May 11, 2013, 02:03:25 PM
Congrats to spry.......it's a great piece,well worthy winner. Good job on the Krell so far,looking good
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: darthstreams on May 11, 2013, 04:33:23 PM
lol that raptor custom is the same figure I used for my jedi master raptor jesus customs. I think I still have two floating around somewhere in my workshop. Your wip Krell is looking good so far, can't wait to see it finished. And congrats spry, your entry looked real cool.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Clonehead on May 12, 2013, 06:00:51 AM
That one was well worth the win, LE. Good job!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: Wookie-Balls on May 12, 2013, 08:13:25 AM
Amazing work by all involved - but L.E you truly are a giant amongst customisers! Brilliant work and a well deserved win!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/13
Post by: darthdaddy on May 27, 2013, 07:47:27 AM
I only have one of my Clone Wars pieces done so far and I am aggressively working on others too.  This was just a quick head modifiction with some sculpted hair.  I used Green Stuff to make her hair because of it's flexibility and it's unlikeliness to break off; unlike FIXIT, which can be brittle when sculpting hair of this type.  A little paint and she was done.  I used the Cad Bane elbows from his first release to give the Barriss Offee figure ball jointed articulated knees so she can do more Jedi stances.  I finished her off with a set of Assaj Ventress lightsabers.  I'd love to make the Assaj Ventress bounty hunter helmet and cape at some point.


CLONE WARS: SEASON 5 FINALE -
BARRISS OFFEE
CUSTOM ACTION FIGURE
created by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2QwjEftJMUU/UaK6lowf0_I/AAAAAAAAMkc/Bc2poyw0tTc/s640/IMGP6552.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kYSunP2YkUM/UaK6kdmowkI/AAAAAAAAMkA/lYuHjPMXYLw/s640/IMGP6545.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wzytc-q3Phc/UaK6j94aQqI/AAAAAAAAMj0/x1C7D3qGK4Y/s640/IMGP6544.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5dqlxR4xcGc/UaK6i06rbXI/AAAAAAAAMjc/eSwrZcRZBvg/s640/IMGP6538.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FlHSPBQsJ68/UaK6i9FIh_I/AAAAAAAAMjo/FJz--NFgYf4/s640/IMGP6536.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MVpMs0R7raY/UaK6iuTia0I/AAAAAAAAMjY/Pff9dsP5es4/s640/IMGP6535.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lOmzJE7sQMg/UaK6hrTAjPI/AAAAAAAAMjE/lg5wzBC-Nbo/s640/IMGP6533.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-h48IMTgZJSM/UaK6hV4cteI/AAAAAAAAMjA/gd9Muhqml2o/s640/IMGP6528.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzPP4wNHw9I/UaK6h_OwHCI/AAAAAAAAMjQ/1CGKQKnH81I/s640/IMGP6532.JPG)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/clone-wars-season-5-finale-barriss.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/clone-wars-season-5-finale-barriss.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: Tamer on May 27, 2013, 07:59:45 AM
Looks great Brian. I would love to see those knees under her skirt to see how you did that.

I wonder if those new arty joints BBTS sells would work good for any articulation job like this? Expect to see this on our fp soon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: darthdaddy on May 27, 2013, 09:37:45 AM
Looks great Brian. I would love to see those knees under her skirt to see how you did that.

I wonder if those new arty joints BBTS sells would work good for any articulation job like this? Expect to see this on our fp soon.

Here's a WIP picture:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FYQWlmcxXVE/TkMFtEsAJ0I/AAAAAAAACv4/WxyO5zsNpwU/s400/IMGP3408.JPG)

The joints sold at BBTS look like ball and socket joints.  Not a ball joint with a hinge in the middle.  Not sure if it would work with her.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: Tamer on May 27, 2013, 04:49:14 PM
Wow, they look great. Thanks for the pic.

I need to get them to send me a set of those so I can see what all is in that bbts set.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on May 27, 2013, 11:18:29 PM
wow! Brilliantly done!

Love seeing VAMPED clone wars figs :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: Bubba Fett on May 28, 2013, 12:02:40 PM
Great work! I really like the work on the ends of the hair.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: Mr. Black on May 30, 2013, 04:21:56 AM
Great work on Bariss, Brian!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 01, 2013, 06:29:32 PM
I love that head sculpt Brian! The added articulation is a huge bonus as well!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/27/13
Post by: darthdaddy on June 17, 2013, 05:08:51 AM
Thanks guys.  Here's another Clone Wars figure.  Ione Marcy from "Lightsaber Lost".  


IONE MARCY
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RZHGQ2AxQmU/Ub9FckG9nkI/AAAAAAAAMtA/YgckS5vCGJU/s640/IMGP6560+(2).JPG)


http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/ione-marcy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/ione-marcy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/17/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on June 17, 2013, 01:17:46 PM
Nice. A very good likeness.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/17/13
Post by: Tamer on June 19, 2013, 06:20:10 AM
Looks good. Back on the front page. It is good to see TCW Customs now that the line has been unfortunately cancelled.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/17/13
Post by: JediMerc on June 20, 2013, 04:57:07 AM
Looks great!  Excellent likeness of the character...gosh, I'm missing this show already.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/17/13
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on June 25, 2013, 02:26:49 PM
Wow very cool dd
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/17/13
Post by: darthdaddy on June 28, 2013, 11:05:03 AM
Thanks guys!  I decided I'm going to take one more crack at her and tighten up the head sculpt and the paint apps.  I'll post new pics when I'm done with her.

Here is another WIP figure that I am almost done with.  I just want to add super detail to his eye and drybrush his hair to add some highlights to the black areas.  Here is what I have so far:

Abyssin Smuggler
created by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-e-b_Ghhc0A4/UchidUJcFVI/AAAAAAAAMwI/VB71QX0SdQ8/s640/IMGP6588.JPG)

Here's a link to the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/abyssin-smuggler-custom-action-figure.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/abyssin-smuggler-custom-action-figure.html)



We also recommend checking out a feature we did on Wraithnine's D-Squad.  We recently added these awesome figures to Elias' collection.  They are definitely worth checking out:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FSlmlo6eVOg/UcyUpKQMBoI/AAAAAAAAMyg/SxJHCV09v0U/s640/IMGP6653.JPG)

Click here to see some still shots and a video we made for the post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/customizer-spotlight-14-updated-d-squad.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/customizer-spotlight-14-updated-d-squad.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/28/13
Post by: darthstreams on June 28, 2013, 11:26:07 AM
Cool sculpt job on the Abyssin beard and hair
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/28/13
Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2013, 05:12:26 AM
Great feature on Jay's droids.  back on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/28/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 29, 2013, 07:35:02 AM
Nice touch ups! You are so lucky to have Jay's D-Squad! You have the best collection ever!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/28/13
Post by: wraithnine on June 29, 2013, 08:02:08 AM
i am so honoured that Brian and Elias did this  ,really gives me a big lift  ;D :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/28/13
Post by: Elias on July 09, 2013, 10:42:17 AM
So summer is here, and that means that I get to make all the customs until school is back in session.  Dad is hard at work on his own projects and while he is keeping himself busy, I am making a couple of cool figures of my own.  My latest creation is a figure we wanted to add to my Mos Eisly cantina diorama for quite a long time now.    Dad had bought the head cast by I-am-Boba-Fett a ways back on ebay planning to use it, but I beat him to it.  When Dad saw that I wanted to use it, he said to give it a go. The great thing about this Star Wars character is that you never see him from his chest down so customizers can get as imaginative as they would like with Melas south of there. I have seen a million different custom versions of his lower half, so I felt pretty comfortable winging it.  I figured since Melas was wealthy, he was most likely well fed and kept him looking plump.  

To make Melas, I used a cast head that was created by Star Wars customizer, I-AM-BOBA-FETT with a POTF Ketwol body.  I switched the lower arms out for Obi Wan Kenobi forearms and used Embo's hands to complete him.  Then I just painted him to look like he did on screen.  



"MELAS"
created by Elias


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PmyKf4Teh8/UdwxWM2k_II/AAAAAAAAM38/csv9WBkjIqA/s1600/IMGP6688.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-4ZOifc7hg/UdwxcX_hvgI/AAAAAAAAM54/yRhOSRdZ9uM/s640/IMGP6706.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LT81mADesDs/UdwxZGYVCTI/AAAAAAAAM48/L1gWjABxyf8/s640/IMGP6696.JPG)



Here's a link to the post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/melas-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/melas-created-by-elias.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/09/13
Post by: hangarbay94 on July 09, 2013, 02:34:32 PM
Elias, alien figures are my favorite, that would certainly take pride of place on my shelf! great work buddy!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/09/13
Post by: darthdaddy on July 10, 2013, 10:14:09 AM
Looks even better than I hoped my version would look.  So glad you were the one that made him instead :) See I told you that you would be able to drybrushing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/09/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on July 10, 2013, 01:20:23 PM
Looks even better than I hoped my version would look.  So glad you were the one that made him instead :) See I told you that you would be able to do drybrushing.

Yeah, the kids skills with the brush are to be reckoned with. It's pretty impressive the rate at which he is improving.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/09/13
Post by: Tamer on July 10, 2013, 05:24:33 PM
My internet was down all day, but I wanted to get in here and pop this one on the front page. Very nice Elias.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/09/13
Post by: Elias on July 23, 2013, 12:44:44 PM
Wow thanks guys :D

This figure was a team effort. I did the build using a recipe given to me by Star Wars customizer Peakob1. I used a Pons Limbic (Brainiac) torso, legs, and upper arms with the forearms of a Vintage Qinlan Vos, and the head of A POTF Cantina band mail awy action figure we had in our fodder. Dad cleaned up all the joints for painting and hard sculpted the torso with a Dremel. Then it was my turn again and I primed the entire figure with black paint. After the figure dried, I drybrushed the entire figure. To finish the figure, Dad painted washed on the head and painted a gloss sealer on the eyes. I'm trying my best to fill out my Cantina diorama.


Lirin Car'n
created by Darth Daddy & Elias
aka Customs for the Kid


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ItxCUh8pq6g/Ue6pIfQKFxI/AAAAAAAAM-M/i3d3Ix_aVIk/s640/IMGP6759.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YleMqr9xrF0/Ue6pGpK6LrI/AAAAAAAAM9g/3WJ3D9jQ7uQ/s640/IMGP6745.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7xN2alkhL4Y/Ue6pK31uTsI/AAAAAAAAM_E/DHr6VvhiVlw/s640/IMGP6766.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pejhh8GXtZk/Ue6pJOdFgCI/AAAAAAAAM-c/_TYE8lc7uJk/s640/IMGP6761.JPG)

Here's the full link:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/lirin-carn-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/lirin-carn-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/23/13
Post by: Tamer on July 24, 2013, 05:12:22 AM
Wow, just an awesome Bith. I envy you two sometimes. Every now and then I try to get my daughter into this and she rolls her eyes about Daddy and Star Wars. You two are just doing awesome work and seeing you two work together brings a smile to this old face. Truly customizing is about who you are sharing it with and you two are fine exemplars of that. Look for this on our front page soon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/23/13
Post by: JediMerc on July 24, 2013, 06:13:03 AM
Great addition to the cantina, Elias! 

I was curious about you opinion on something: do you think you get better results by priming your figures in black first before dry brushing them?  Or do you think your results are similar if you don't apply a primer coat of paint first?

Keep up the excellent work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/23/13
Post by: Elias on July 24, 2013, 07:36:59 AM
Great addition to the cantina, Elias! 

I was curious about you opinion on something: do you think you get better results by priming your figures in black first before dry brushing them?  Or do you think your results are similar if you don't apply a primer coat of paint first?

Keep up the excellent work!

Priming the figure completely in black is the only way to go.  I've seen a huge improvement in the quality of my paint applications since I started doing this.  It's the black undercoat that provides the illusion of depth once the color is drybrushed in.  Definitely take the time to prime the figure in black first.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/23/13
Post by: darthdaddy on July 28, 2013, 04:21:28 PM

"Chachi De Maal aka Baniss Keeg"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-XqnQUGrjjKw/UfWIu7c2xPI/AAAAAAAANDE/rKOyX81DM5I/s640/IMGP6796.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jqmiVpL9bGw/UfWI_Cijv2I/AAAAAAAANFg/CfjxcIEIwzk/s640/IMGP6818.JPG)
That's three Cantina figures in a row.  We'd love to see Hasbro release a Vintage 3-pack of these guys.



Check out the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/chachi-de-maal-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/chachi-de-maal-created-by-darth-daddy.html)




Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 29, 2013, 05:16:07 AM
Man I love your Melas! Very nice job on him! Also loving Llrin! Great job on the "hard sculpting", I love that term and plan to start using it! Banis Keeg is another masterpiece! Both of you are boing some great work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: Tamer on July 29, 2013, 11:14:02 AM
Had to get this featured on the pages. I love seeing new SW Aliens. Keep em coming!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: STJuggernaut on July 29, 2013, 12:41:24 PM
niiice. I always like this type of alien because it reminds me of the famous grey alien of pop culture and American underground bases in real life!

fantastic work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: wraithnine on July 29, 2013, 11:52:28 PM
congrats guys you frontpaged on Yakface!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on July 30, 2013, 12:29:19 AM
As as always you 2 make aliens that are out of this world
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: JediMerc on July 30, 2013, 04:15:11 AM
Looking very nice!  Good to see your work on these 3 aliens focused on over at Yakface's front page too!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on July 30, 2013, 06:30:27 PM
Looks amanzig great customs of the cantina aliens,
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: Rogue Jedi on August 01, 2013, 03:55:12 AM
I've really been digging these cantina patron customs you've been cranking out. What have you been using as a resource to get their looks right?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 01, 2013, 04:43:43 AM
I've really been digging these cantina patron customs you've been cranking out. What have you been using as a resource to get their looks right?

Most of them have only been filmed from the shoulders up in A New Hope.  Really south of there is a free for all.  Open to artist interpretation.  I did get the recipes for Lirin Car'n and Chachi De Maal from customizer Peakob1.  Melas, Elias did on the fly.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xHe1AEQRifU/UfboMsULJXI/AAAAAAAANHM/eMEcuPHuBhg/s1600/IMGP6800.JPG)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 14, 2013, 07:29:49 PM
A week or two ago on Facebook, I saw the coolest Chewbacca action figure ever.  It was a custom Chewbacca figure created by Colins Customs.  Colin had used a Bust Up Chewbacca with Hasbro's Vintage Chewbacca action figure to create one of the best representations of the character I've seen yet.  Especially, Chewbacca with the slicked back hair look from A New Hope.

We're not surprised that Colin came up with such a cool custom as this Chewbacca, Colins Customs' probably the most prolific Star Wars custom action figure artist out there today.  His collection is incredible, including almost every Star Wars character you can think of.  Colin's created them all.  

While on vacation, I made a version of Colin's Chewbacca for Elias' collection.  Thanks Colin for one awesome idea for a Star Wars custom action figure.


Chewbacca
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aTE4cxLETnQ/Ugq5wGZXqUI/AAAAAAAAAGk/BmT_s1Rq32o/s1600/IMGP6877.JPG)

Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-bust-up-vintage-chewbacca-custom.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-bust-up-vintage-chewbacca-custom.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: Tamer on August 15, 2013, 03:18:46 AM
I sure do like Colin's work too. I don't know why that guy doesn't post here! I am sure he will love seeing this. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 16, 2013, 08:40:07 AM
He definitely looks better. How well does the head move around?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: jangorick on August 16, 2013, 04:11:24 PM
I agree When I saw that Chewie I thought I was missing a release. Loved it so much went on line and bought one just so I could copy it. It looks amazing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 16, 2013, 04:19:27 PM
I love it too! The coolest thing is I got to see this in the fodder box at my house! Thanks for stopping by guys it was great meeting you in person after talking for so long. Also great trading with you, it is always fun running through new fodder bins huh? You guys are welcome at Sprywalker Ranch anytime!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 17, 2013, 05:32:24 AM
He definitely looks better. How well does the head move around?

The head doesn't move around that well.  I guess that's the trade off for having the better head sculpt.  I did remove some of the restrictive areas to provide some movement.  I debated taking off everything below the chin and resculpting it all in green stuff so he would have no restictions at all, but I went for the quick fix so I could still get a custom posted on the blog this week.  It was nice that I was able to keep the Cantina theme going since Chewbacca has the New Hope hairstyle.  I would have invested more time on this figure but I had just gotten home from vacation and I had to spend any free time I had left unpacking and preparing to return to work.  I would guarantee that anyone who is willing to go that extra mile is sure to have one awesome Chhewbacca figure when all is said and done.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 17, 2013, 06:15:01 AM
I sure do like Colin's work too. I don't know why that guy doesn't post here! I am sure he will love seeing this. Off to share.

Colin doesn't have a computer.  He just uploads whatever pics he takes of his figures from his phone to Facebook. 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 17, 2013, 06:25:54 AM
I love it too! The coolest thing is I got to see this in the fodder box at my house! Thanks for stopping by guys it was great meeting you in person after talking for so long. Also great trading with you, it is always fun running through new fodder bins huh? You guys are welcome at Sprywalker Ranch anytime!

Thanks L.E.! We had a blast at your house.  We'll definitely make the effort to stop through whenever we are in NC.  The fodder trade was awesome!  What I really enjoyed the most was seeing all your art in person and getting to hold them in my own two hands.  Not even museums have that kind of accessability.

I really appreciated that you helped me figure out the proper mix ratios so I could start molding and casting some of my original pieces.  Your help molding my generic Weequay pirate head was priceless.  A head that took me a few hours to make now can be made every 5 minutes. I already put your lessons to work.  

I APOLOGIZE EVERYONE FOR THE BLURRY PICS, THE PHONE ON MY CAMERA DOESN'T HAVE A GOOD MACRO FEATURE. (I'LL TRY AND POST BETTER PICS SOON.  HOPEFULLY A POST WITH A FEW FINISHED PIRATES)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/BrianFulton/IMG-20130807-00155_zpsef2ff2b4.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/BrianFulton/IMG-20130809-00158_zps4e4e9835.jpg)

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/BrianFulton/IMG-20130813-00164_zps8489f682.jpg)

Hopefully these guys come out as good as the original:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jGSh5amCP6M/T714td2c_oI/AAAAAAAAEq8/IvCXb4IvnMU/s1600/IMGP48943.jpg)

Because of the help you provided, I now have ten pirates ready to be made into unique figures for Hondo's pirate gang.  I'm going to mold and cast some braids to help me accessorize these guys a bit on my next day off.

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: Rogue Jedi on August 17, 2013, 06:40:16 AM
Looking good. Can't wait to see the finished products!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: Tamer on August 17, 2013, 06:53:11 AM
Those look like they are going to work out nicely Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/14/13
Post by: darthdaddy on August 17, 2013, 01:08:21 PM
Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/17/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on August 17, 2013, 06:11:17 PM
As I said it was my pleasure and I love the pic of all those pirates.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/17/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 22, 2013, 12:44:41 PM

I apologize to everyone for not sticking to making an action figure a week as of late, but after doing so for the last 3 years, Daddy needs a break.  That said I am still hard at work making customs.  I just haven't had any close to completion lately.  That is until today.  I actually only started her last night at Elias' request, but I was able to finish her up rather quickly.

"Diva Shaliqua"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6cyNBTTyfYc/Uj81L45QctI/AAAAAAAANUA/0nqCafVVMX4/s640/IMGP7025.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-OGnaLdj4qt0/Uj81OCDS8_I/AAAAAAAANUQ/wNzi98X2gZY/s640/IMGP7026.JPG)

Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/09/diva-shaliqua-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/09/diva-shaliqua-created-by-darth-daddy.html)


P.S. - I just finished the sculpt and paintwork on my General Pong Krell and shipped it out to customizer Hyperdrive for his soft goods.  Check back soon to see one cool collaboration.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UMrjbWAEXq4/UjsYv_u139I/AAAAAAAANSA/WYyaEKKFHMQ/s640/IMGP7009.JPG)
Work In Progress

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8F9_r3Fe1F0/UjsYyDlAppI/AAAAAAAANSY/n9SHnZguiu4/s640/IMGP7011.JPG)
Work In Progress

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8c1g282vMq4/UhtqOEV1dNI/AAAAAAAANNU/1DJ2gDwbAoE/s320/IMGP6967.JPG)
Cast of Krell's lightsabers

Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/dads-prepping-new-project-general-krell.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/dads-prepping-new-project-general-krell.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: Mando Assasin on September 22, 2013, 01:33:48 PM
Lookin cool
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: wraithnine on September 22, 2013, 10:02:50 PM
Brian ,i could do with a couple of pirate heads mate ;)  and those figures are stellar! and Krell is off the chain!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: Tamer on September 23, 2013, 02:57:39 AM
I posted about this Krell on Facebook. He looks awesome Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 23, 2013, 08:53:41 AM
good god almighty he is awesome i want one i want one amazing job brian
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on September 23, 2013, 11:57:37 AM
That Diva Shaliqua is Awesome! Nice job on the Pong Krell too. I made one too a good while back. The one I made can be seen in my thread here if you'd like to check it out. How tall is your custom Pong Krell? Can you post a pic with him next to a standard size star wars figure?
 Cool stuff!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: butterfingers on September 23, 2013, 02:47:08 PM
That pong krell looks awesome. Great work. Can't wait to see the finished product
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 23, 2013, 03:03:18 PM
That Diva Shaliqua is Awesome! Nice job on the Pong Krell too. I made one too a good while back. The one I made can be seen in my thread here if you'd like to check it out. How tall is your custom Pong Krell? Can you post a pic with him next to a standard size star wars figure?
 Cool stuff!

Hey Kevin,

I can snap a photo when I get him back.  He's the right size. Perfect height in comparison to a clone.  Right now he is with customizer Hyperdrive being outfitted with soft goods.  As soon as I get him back I will have him photographed with a bunch of 501st Clone Troopers created by customizer Wraithnine.

There were a few times I put Krell down because he was so much work.  After seeing you and Colins Customs post your Krell  action figures, it inspired me to pick him back up and keep working at him.  I wanted a Krell in our collection too.

Thanks everybody for all the nice feedback.  It makes all those hours I put into him worthwhile.


This figure collaboration was willed by The Force.  No lie.  True Story.  

During the creation of this figure, I came to a point where I began to think about how I was going to make the clothes for Krell.  I was looking at what I had sculpted so far. I had started to fabricate soft plastic robe skeletons that I could later use with Green Stuff to make a flexible outer layer of clothing for the figure.  I was starting to think that maybe I should abandon my plan and just do soft goods for the rest of his clothing.  

Hyperdrive's soft good clothes popped into my head and I thought to myself, "I wish I could do soft good's like Hyperdrive."  

My immediate second thought was, "I wonder if I could get Hyperdrive to do the soft goods?"

Followed by, "How should I go about asking him?"

Here's the cool part of the story.  In less than a minute after I had that thought, I got an email from Hyperdrive asking me if I could update the video of his work on our "Customs I Wish I Owned" page (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/p/star-wars-customs-i-wish-i-owned.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/p/star-wars-customs-i-wish-i-owned.html)).  I obliged and while I had his ear, I asked if he would collaborate with me on Krell.  The rest is history.

The next time you see this guy, he'll have more on than just his underwear.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iKZ_jkWsvxI/UjsYvrVjIGI/AAAAAAAANSE/X8vBr30mRb0/s1600/IMGP7007.JPG)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on September 23, 2013, 04:52:46 PM
Cool Brian. Can't wait to see your Pong Krell finished. I'm glad my custom Pong Krell could be part of an inspiration for you to dive back into finishing yours. Too bad hasbro can't give us an actual Pong Krell figure.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 26, 2013, 05:19:19 AM
Who knows? Maybe we'll get to see Krell in the Black series in a future wave.  I didn't want to take any chances though after we saw the end of the Clone Wars line. 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 26, 2013, 05:26:52 AM
Here's a quick custom modification that takes only a few minutes to make.   Parental Supervision Required. Take the torso of the Young Anakin Darth Vader from that Target 2 pack and swap it for the Vintage Darth Vader with the ball jointed hips and call it a day.  I boiled both figures in hot water and then when the plastic the figures are made of got soft enough I swapped the heads.  Figures will be hot and you can definitely burn yourself.  I advise letting the excess water completely drain off the soft goods before attempting to touch the figure even with your oven mitts on.  

I like this project because it takes only a few minutes to create.  I need to grab one more of the Vintage Vaders so I can do an Episode VI removable helmet Vader with ball jointed hips and the Sebastian Shaw likeness.



VINTAGE ARTICULATED
EPISODE III DARTH VADER
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sCJS6YmV4OM/Uko_XZIt9HI/AAAAAAAAAUs/AITi2MSG5mY/s640/IMGP7081.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qsNMu5t7DLU/Uko_WTLI6jI/AAAAAAAAAUg/O0Ni02DwWEg/s640/IMGP7079.JPG)
Vader with the Hayden Christensen head sculpt.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S76mDFjkUTs/Uko_Pb31y8I/AAAAAAAAATg/Pz_x_AtRIbQ/s640/IMGP7073.JPG)


Here the link to the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/09/vintage-articulated-episode-iii-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/09/vintage-articulated-episode-iii-darth.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/26/13
Post by: Tamer on September 27, 2013, 03:11:23 AM
Wow, great tutorial here Brian. I have to go share this. Seems like a no-brainer.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthcrassus on September 27, 2013, 07:34:02 AM
Maybe this is a dumb question, but what is better about that Target exclusive head?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 27, 2013, 02:38:00 PM
Maybe this is a dumb question, but what is better about that Target exclusive head?

It isn't about the head.  It's to give the Episode III figure better articulation in the hips.  I did it to give Vader better poseability when we play out Order66.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/22/13
Post by: darthdaddy on September 28, 2013, 07:15:53 PM
Maybe this is a dumb question, but what is better about that Target exclusive head?

It's the only one with the Hayden Christensen likeness.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/26/13
Post by: darthdaddy on October 01, 2013, 05:57:33 AM
This is a figure update.  The first time I finished him I wasn't really happy with the results.  Yesterday, I spent a few more hours on him and while I'm not 100 % thrilled, I think it is a definitely an improvement compared to my first attempt.  

Chalmun was the Wookiee proprietor of the most popular spacer's bar in Mos Eisley, Tatooine, the eponymous Chalmun's cantina.

"CHALMUN THE WOOKIEE"
created by DARTH DADDY


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CHECK OUT THE BLOG POST FOR THE RECIPE AND MORE PHOTOS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/07/chalmun-wookiee.html?spref=fb (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/07/chalmun-wookiee.html?spref=fb)
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 01, 2013, 09:56:34 AM
That Vader is awesome. I would like to see a Youtube video of how to do that custom. Not that I need it, but I would like to see it.
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Post by: Tamer on October 02, 2013, 03:02:05 AM
Chalmun looks good, on the front page.
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Post by: XTS_Operative on October 02, 2013, 05:26:45 AM
LOVE Chalmun! What a cool custom!
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Post by: flaccideagle on October 02, 2013, 06:20:28 PM
Great stuff as always!  You're the best!!!
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Post by: Sjefke on October 03, 2013, 08:03:22 PM
I'd never thought to do Chalmun.
I need more Wookiee fodder  ;)
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 04, 2013, 07:38:06 PM
Just reworked another old custom that needed improving. I rushed my Guri custom action figure the first time around in an attempt to finish it before the CVI Custom Action Figure Panel. It was my first attempt at working with Green Stuff, but unfortunately I was working with a bad batch and tiny plastic rectangles were littered throughout my sculpt. I attempted to sand them out the best I could, but I never liked the results. I wasn't aware that the plastic rectangles weren't the norm until I was talking on the phone one afternoon with Star Wars custom action figure artist, Stronox. Once I picked up a new package of Green Stuff, I had the opportunity to see how the product was supposed to work and I gave Guri another go. Here are my latest results.

"GURI"
created by Darth Daddy


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Here's the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/guri-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Tamer on October 06, 2013, 05:39:58 AM
Wow, brings me back to that favorite novel I have. Looks good Brian.

Off to share, about time I gave your blog another shout out too.
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Post by: JediMerc on October 06, 2013, 07:26:31 AM
Great figure and a nice update!  The original wasn't bad at all, but we all know how those small details we see can annoy the heck out of us. 

Really like the Chalmun figure you put together earlier in the thread...good choice on the older Chewie head sculpt; I feel it gives the type of look I imagine of Chalmun.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 08, 2013, 03:03:19 PM
Thanks so much guys!

A few weeks ago I saw an awesome Star Wars custom action figure of a Sandtrooper in a Tusken Raider Disguise made by TD 5491 Phenix Customs.  As soon as I saw it, I knew I wanted one.   Ben Kenobi had a sneaky suspicion that these were the guys who took out Uncle Owen and Aunt Beru so I knew it would be fun to add to the collection.

To make it, I used a Vintage Sandtrooper and a Vintage Tusken Raider.  I cut off the neck post of both figures and glued the Tusken Raider head to the Sandtrooper body.  I had to boil and pop the arms of the Tusken Raider action figure to get the bandoliers off and add them to the Sandtrooper torso.  I made sure I added the soft goods robe first though.

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Check out the blog for more info on this fun action figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/10/sandtrooper-in-tusken-raider-disguise.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/10/sandtrooper-in-tusken-raider-disguise.html)
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Post by: Tamer on October 09, 2013, 02:41:45 AM
Nice. Makes perfect sense to me.

Off to share.
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Post by: JediMerc on October 09, 2013, 07:23:56 PM
Amazing!  I love this mash-up...and some OT Tusken/Sandtrooper love to boot. 
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Post by: lucasclones on October 10, 2013, 12:15:49 PM
Great Custom and Story Brian. That totally makes sense that the ST disguised themselves as Tuskens!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 20, 2013, 10:42:22 AM
Thanks guys.  Here's something really special for you all.  Taken from the blog:

Ever since Dad watched the Umbaran Clone Wars arc that featured Jedi General Pong Krell, he knew that Krell was a character who needed to be created in action figure form.  A big kudos to LEGO for making it happen, and to Hasbro, who had slated this figure for release, we say, "Please get this figure out in your Black Series line in a future unannounced wave in 2014.  Hasbro, we know you have done an excellent job in the past giving Clone Wars figures a realistic look like you did with your Cad Bane that came with the speeder bike or the carded one with TODO-360.  Well it's time to work your magic again, and give Krell the treatment too."

Well Dad doesn't want to leave things to chance, and he took it upon himself to make sure Krell was created in the traditional 1:18 scale. Not sure if any of you have seen the Mortal Kombat "Goro's Lair" action figure 2-pack recently, but Dad thought the Goro action figure makes a great skeleton to sculpt onto if someone were going to create a Pong Krell. Especially, if they combined the Goro figure with the head, hands, and feet of a Dexter Jettster.  Now Dad did have to modify both figures pretty heavily with a Dremel first before it would become that skeleton, but once he finished with his power tools, Dad had a great base to add his Aves Fixit Sculpt and Green Stuff to.  A base that would help him create this 100% sculpted figure.

I think Dad used every trick he has learned in his last few years as a customizer when he created this action figure, as well as, a few new ones.  Dad maintained the original articulation of the figure, but added magnetic articulation at the waist to give Krell some real flexibility.  It was Dad's first real experiment with magnets, and although it worked in some places better than others, overall Dad said he'd still call this figure a success.  While the figure has no slippage and holds tight and very solidly at Krell's waist, Dad said he would have skipped using a magnet there if he were to do the figure all over again.  Krell was given ball joints at the neck, shoulders, elbows, hips and knees.  He also has swivel hands and ankles.  Dad's really glad that Krell's hands can fold behind his back since the character stood in the position so much.

To create Krell's lightsabers, Dad sculpted them by hand.  Once he got to the point where he had to create the unlit hilts for Krell, Dad only sculpted one half of a hilt, created a mold from his sculpt and casted the other three hilts to speed along the process and make them all look more uniform.  It was Dad's first molding and casting project after getting an in house tutorial from Luke Sprywalker during his visit to Sprwalker Ranch.  A lesson that Dad said saved him hours of work and provided a better presentation in relation to his finished product.  After the lightsabers were painted, Dad sent magnets to Hyperdrive to insert into Krell's belt and the powered off lightsaber hilts to hold them in place when they weren't in use.

During the creation of this figure, Dad came to a point where he started to think about how he was going to make the clothes for Krell. He was looking at what he had sculpted so far.  Dad had started to fabricate soft plastic robe skeletons that he could later use to sculpt onto with Green Stuff to make a flexible outer layer of clothing for the figure.

Dad was starting to think that maybe he should abandon his current plan and just do soft goods for the rest of his clothing.

Immediately the amazing custom soft good creations of Star Wars customizer Hyperdrive popped into Dad's head and he thought to himself, "I wish I could do soft good's like Hyperdrive."

His immediate second thought was, "I wonder if I could get Hyperdrive to do the soft goods?"

Followed by, "How should I go about asking him?"

This figure collaboration was willed by The Force.  No lie.  True Story.

In less than a minute after Dad had that thought, he got an email from Hyperdrive asking Dad if he could update the video of his work on our "Customs I Wish I Owned" page. Dad immediately obliged and while he had Hyperdrive's ear, Dad asked if he would collaborate with him on Krell. The rest is history.

When Dad was finished with all the sculpt and paintwork, Krell was shipped off to Hyperdrive who not only created the beautiful looking soft goods tunic that Krell is now sporting, but Hyperdrive also made one awesome diorama stand for Krell for when on display.

"Hello all. I just had the privilege of contributing to one of the coolest, most beautifully sculpted figures that I have ever worked upon. Darth's sculpt work on his General Pong Krell figure is top shelf, TOP SHELF! Having seen it in person, I can attest to his craftsmanship and skill. While the entire piece is nicely sculpted, I was blown away by the head sculpt and his feet. Also his paintwork was awesome. Pong Krell is en route back to Darth D as we speak. Looking forward to sharing the finished product with you all.  It was awesome to lend a hand with this figure. It's way more rewarding to collaborate with others, I highly recommend it. When the figure arrived at my door, I wanted to live up to DD's craftsmanship. We emailed constantly once it was on my bench, and after several alterations, arrived at this finished product."  - Hyperdrive

Hyperdrive created Krell's soft goods tunic, tabbards, and wraps with fabric that was hand dyed and then weathered. He also created the leather removable belt held on with a metal clasp located at the back and then inlaid magnets that were set inside for saber hilt connections.  He then fabricated a custom swamp display base with water effects.  And after all that was done, he fixed his busted sewing machine.

Well, I'm sure by now, all you want to do, is just look at the figure. So, we won't hold you up any longer, take a look, and let us know what you think about their creation.

"JEDI GENERAL PONG KRELL"
created by Darth Daddy

(KRELL's TUNIC and DIORAMA STAND created by HYPERDRIVE)


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There are a lot of extra images to this post so be sure to take a more in depth look over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/jedi-general-pong-krell-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/jedi-general-pong-krell-created-by.html)

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Post by: Rancor Scat on October 20, 2013, 05:24:37 PM
Amazing work as always! Thanks  showing us the way
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Post by: nickeltcd on October 20, 2013, 06:31:28 PM
Great job, your Krell is excellent.
I just love the Tusken Trooper, What soft good did you use?
The back story is great.
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on October 20, 2013, 09:51:44 PM
Krell is unbelievable. Hasbro should be ashamed of themselves. There are so many figures they didn't even attempt to make/ruin.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 21, 2013, 03:14:08 AM
Great job, your Krell is excellent.
I just love the Tusken Trooper, What soft good did you use?
The back story is great.

I just used the soft goods that came with the Tusken Raider from the Vintage 3 pack.  Thanks for the nice comments!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 21, 2013, 03:15:20 AM
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There are a lot of extra images to this post so be sure to take a more in depth look over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/jedi-general-pong-krell-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/11/jedi-general-pong-krell-created-by.html)




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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 21, 2013, 05:34:21 AM
Oh my, this is fantastic! You have really raised the bar with this beautiful work of art. I am blown away by how awesome this figure is! I officially nominate this as custom action figure of the year! Just had a thought, CAFN should do a Figure of the year show with what they feel was the best figure/figures created. The soft good by Hyperdrive really seals the deal and that custom base is great as well.
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Post by: SITHHAPPENS on October 21, 2013, 04:41:00 PM
holy s#*t i want one wow dd you have out done yourself
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Post by: Tamer on October 22, 2013, 02:40:58 AM
Brian you just made my top custom figures of all time list. Just awesome work here.

Off to share.
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Post by: hemble on October 22, 2013, 03:26:06 AM
I really like the Sandtrooper in Tusken Raider disguise, if you don't mind I'll have to do a 6" one of him. And WOW O WOW Krell is just brillant the details on him a just flawless.

Ron
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 25, 2013, 08:22:56 AM
Thanks everybody!  After spending years just cranking out figures a day at a time, it was nice to take things slow for a change.  Your comments make me feel like all that time invested in Krell really paid off.  It may change the way I make figures going forward.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 27, 2013, 06:54:45 PM
Great Pong Krell figure!
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Post by: halnarthax87 on October 27, 2013, 07:34:40 PM
That Krell is most impressive. Your detailed sculpting as always is most accurate.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on October 28, 2013, 07:06:35 PM
Very cool  job on your custom Pong Krell ! 0/
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 30, 2013, 05:43:15 AM
Thank you!

This is just a quick figure that I made with some spare fodder to help fill out my Cantina diorama, nothing as eye catching as Krell.

"CANTINA SPACER"
created by Darth Daddy


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[size=150]Check out the post for more:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/10/cantina-spacer-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/10/cantina-spacer-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 30, 2013, 06:56:16 AM
Great looking and accurate Spacer from the Cantina! I love the gloves and boots you used to complete his look. I wonder if he would look even better without the neck ring so the helmet could sit a bit lower.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 31, 2013, 07:29:54 AM
Great spacer from the cantina. I have wanted to make that figure myself.  Now I am going to have to try to find a Bossk and make that figure.
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 02, 2013, 06:06:05 AM
Thanks guys!  I think you're right L.E.  I'm going to lose the neck ring...

TAKEN FROM THE BLOG:

Last year Dad was asked by Mr. Black's Customs aka Incom to create a Chukha Trok and a Kaink from the Star Wars Caravan of Courage Ewok TV special that was on when Dad was a kid.   Dad was always a huge fan of Mr. Black's work and was honored by the offer and terrified at the same time.  Dad always considered his work as one of his key influences as he developed as a customizer himself.  Dad was very intimidated by the project because he had such little experience creating soft goods and he wasn't sure he would have what it took to complete the task.  Eventually Dad built up the courage (at least a year later) and just dove in head first.  

For a long time Dad struggled to find the right wood to use to make the accessories.  While on a visit to Sprywalker Ranch Dad sought the consultation of Star Wars customizer/landscaper Luke Sprywalker on what wood to use to create the Ewok customs.  With wood taken directly from Sprywalker Ranch, Dad fashioned the crystal staff of Kaink and the chest plate and axe handle of Cukha Trok.

We thought that since today was "unofficially" Ewok Day, that this would be the perfect time to unveil the custom Ewok pair.  Tomorrow they ship off to the Netherlands to join their owner in their new home.


"Chukha Trok"
created by Darth Daddy


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"KAINK"
created by Darth Daddy


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Click the link below to check out the Ewok post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/chukha-trok-kaink-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/chukha-trok-kaink-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 02, 2013, 06:46:38 AM
Now these two are simply perfect! Such nice work Brian, the soft goods look just right. I am so glad the branches I shared were usable as well. What a lucky guy Remco is!
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Post by: Tamer on November 02, 2013, 07:38:24 AM
Remco is gonna be happy. What great representations of those two characters too. I have to get my hands on some dvd copies of those two tv specials they did. Very cool Brian. Off to share.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 02, 2013, 06:04:02 PM
I loved those movies. I wish they had taken the story further. It would be interesting to see a story that showed what happened after Cindel and Noa left Endor.
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on November 02, 2013, 08:47:24 PM
Ewoks are superb! The soft goods bring that realism to the figure.
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Post by: Mr. Black on November 03, 2013, 02:21:53 AM
I saw the pics on my phone, but seeing them on my PC makes those two look even more impressive. I love the amount of detail you've put in both of them, Brian. They both look spot on and I simply can't wait to have them in hand!
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 08, 2013, 04:47:48 PM
Thanks everyone! Those movies definitely bring back some fond memories.  From both my own childhood and now Elias' as well.  Remco, I hope they look even cooler in person.

Here's a new figure from Elias:



"Build A Droid C-3PO"
created by Elias


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Check the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/custom-build-droid-c-3po-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/custom-build-droid-c-3po-created-by.html)
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Post by: Tamer on November 09, 2013, 04:51:26 AM
Looks great Elias. I really enjoyed your take on TESB 3PO. Off to share.
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Post by: Mr. Black on November 09, 2013, 03:32:07 PM
I received my two Ewoks last Friday. I. Am. Blown. Away! I took some high def pics and posted them on G+ and Facebook. I can't thank you enough, Brian! I know we say this often, but this time it's more true than ever: Hasbro.... open your eyes!

These are hands down the best damn Ewoks I have ever seen.

Enjoy these pictures and be sure to check out the detailed shots of Kaink's staffs and Chukha Trok's gear!

Kaink and Chukha Trok by Darth Daddy (https://plus.google.com/u/0/b/112454058230104621876/photos/112454058230104621876/albums/5944384495926140513)
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Post by: hemble on November 09, 2013, 04:09:43 PM
Awesome looking C3-P0 mate.

Ron
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Post by: Sjefke on November 10, 2013, 03:20:00 PM
Love the 3PO and the furballs.
Were the Ewoks from a speific scene or are they your own concepts?  I can't place them.
What kind of soft goods did you use?
What technique and paint did you use as a base coat on C-3PO?  The weathering is great!
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Post by: Elias on November 12, 2013, 09:55:46 AM
Thanks Ron.  Thanks Sjefke. 

Those Ewoks are from a TV special my Dad grew up with as a kid called Caravan of Courage.  You can look them up on Wookieepedia.  My dad used some fake suede like material to make the soft goods.  I know he added gloss sealer to it to give a more leather look.  I even saw him use washes and also drybrush the fabric when the gloss sealer dried to weather it. 

For my C-3PO,  Dad told me to drybrush him with a black primer base coat first.  I then used Humbrol Acrylic Gold #16.  It was really clumpy when we first opened it.  We had to use a lot of Flow Improver to make it usable.  I dry brushed the paint onto a U-3PO B.A.D. action figure.  When I was done drybrushing, Dad had me add a wash with Citadel's Delvan Mud.  I used a gloss coat that I partially watered down to seal him. Oh yeah.  Originally when I painted him, some of my paint was too thick and uneven so Dad had me use a nail file to lightly sand his chest so my paint application would have a more smooth appearance.  I wasn't taking enough paint off on the paper towel.  The nail file saved the day.
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Post by: Mungo Baobab on November 12, 2013, 05:59:20 PM
Great 3-PO
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Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 14, 2013, 05:28:54 PM
Awesome looking C3-P0! I want to make one like this too!
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 30, 2013, 07:31:34 AM
Elias wanted to communicate his thanks to everyone who commented on his C-3PO.

Here are two figures that I just made for my 4 year old nephew.  He was watching Ewoks: The Battle for Endor about 3-4 times a day for weeks on end.  My sister wanted to kill me.

For his last birthday, we gave him the entire Star Wars video library complete with all the films, the Clone Wars TV episodes, and the old Ewok movies that were made for television when I was a little kid.

When we visited his house this summer, we brought him the new Wicket action figure from the Vintage collection and the Ewok Battle Pack that was exclusive to Toys R' Us.  While we were visiting for the week, my nephew saw us make custom action figures for the blog and was really impressed with our ability to make our own toys.  So much so, that he asked if we could make him a Noa and a Cindel for Christmas.  Before we left that week, I ordered a Teek action figure to be mailed to his house, and told him to keep an eye on the mailbox around Christmas time.  When we returned home, I started to acquire the fodder we needed to complete his request.  When I started to obtain the fodder, I bought double of everything so that I could make a set for our collection too.

Since time was limited, we only had the chance to make this first set for my nephew, but once the New Year rolls around, we'll most likely make the second set for the home collection as well.  This project was a lot of  fun because it was a real team effort between me and Elias.  To create the action figures, we modified an Anakin Skywalker from Episode I to create the Cindel Towani, and we used a Willrow Hood body and a Henry Jones head from the "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" toy line to make the Noa Briqualon action figure.  I worked on the head sculpts and the soft goods, while Elias worked on creating Noa's staff and painting the figures.  I really liked the way that they both came out and I can't wait to add these two characters to Elias' collection now that I know what needs to be done.  Elias' favorite part of this project was using the Dremel for the first time to sand a wooden chopstick into Noa's staff.  It was his first time working with the tool and he said it was a lot of fun to use.

I hope my nephew enjoys the new toys that we made for him and even more importantly that his dog doesn't eat them.  Let us know what you think.

[size=150]NOA BRIQUALON & CINDEL TOWANI
created by Customs for the Kid
[/size]

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[size=150]Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html)[/size]



Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/30/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on November 30, 2013, 02:45:52 PM
Oh wow! These turned out great! Serious accuracy achieved with the sculpt work on these 2. I know your nephew is going to flip out when he opens these!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/30/13
Post by: hemble on November 30, 2013, 03:08:05 PM
I just finished watching the Ewoks - Caravan of courage and Ewoks - The Battle for Endor yesterday with my kids and they loved it. You did an awesome job on the figures and I love all the small details on them.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/30/13
Post by: Tamer on December 01, 2013, 09:32:50 AM
I am gonna have to go buy those dvds and watch these two series again. Great stuff Brian. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/30/13
Post by: darthdaddy on December 04, 2013, 11:11:04 AM
Thanks guys!  Shawn those DVD's can be pretty expensive these days because they are out of print.  Let me know if you want a cheap solution.


Taken from the blog:

Recently JediStyle, one of Dad's all-time favorite customizers, sent him a message, and asked Dad if he could commission him to make a custom Star Wars action figure.   Since Dad was always such a huge fan of his work, Dad immediately asked if they could do a figure swap as payment.

Dad has long admired JediStyle's creative character creations, his ability to apply paint in such a way that the colors REALLY pop, and are expressed with such beautiful contrasts.  JediStyle has a great eye for color and he's one of the best painters in the Star Wars custom action figure community.

I don't have a Star Wars custom created by JediStyle in my collection, and I can't tell you how happy I am that I will soon.

For the figure swap they both agreed to create either a bounty hunter or a Jedi for each other and mail it when they were finished.

Dad didn't feel like he had any good Jedi fodder, at least not at the level to reach his standards.

Which meant that Dad would be making a bounty hunter.  As I saw Dad make this action figure, I kept trying to talk him into letting me have it.  I tried to talk him into just starting a completely new figure for JediStyle.  It didn't work.

At first Dad was going to try and create some crazy alien bounty hunter, but after seeing JediStyle's Mandalorian series, Dad noticed that there were no female Mandalorians on display.  That's when Dad decided that instead of doing an alien bounty hunter, he was going to create a female Mandalorian bounty hunter.

Dad also wanted to make this his first attempt at creating a steam punk action figure.  Dad used metallic paints and healthy amount of dark washes to add the steam punk touches.  The rocket pack contributed well to the look as well.  Dad wanted to keep the figure versatile by keeping the steam punk elements subtle and not too overt.  To do this he made the headpiece removable; held in place with magnets when being used. We had recently watched Tank Girl with Lori Petty and Dad said the shapes of the headgear were influenced by the imagery of the movie.  I love how Dad highlighted the femininity of the figure with the bright hot pink colored tones against the worn desert mud washed yellow.

I love female Star Wars action figures because they aren't produced as widely as the males. I know. Many would argue the the Star Wars action figure line has been the most generous toy line when it comes to creating toys featuring characters of both sexes.  I would agree, but toy customization really brings out possibilities that would never come into realization at the mass production level.  I definitely try to even things out in the street scenes of my play environments and to do that we have created a lot of female custom action figures in this house.  This figure ended being one of my favorites of Dad's.  I especially loved the sword with the Mandalorian symbol sculpted into the hilt.

As hard as she was to give up, it's cool to know that I have a JediStyle custom action figure coming my way.  Definitely worth it!  Look for the action figure that JediStyle created in December's Customizer Spotlight.


"FEMME MANDO"
created by Darth Daddy


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[size=150]There are a lot more pictures for this one so be sure to read the full post over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/femme-mando-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/femme-mando-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/30/13
Post by: Tamer on December 04, 2013, 04:07:15 PM
Thanks guys!  Shawn those DVD's can be pretty expensive these days because they are out of print.  Let me know if you want a cheap solution.

Sounds like a great deal to me, pm incoming.

I bet there will be one female Mando on our front page soon too. Looks great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/04/13
Post by: Sjefke on December 05, 2013, 08:06:37 PM
Excellent detail in the sword hilt.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/04/13
Post by: Clonehead on December 06, 2013, 06:00:17 AM
Wow! That turned out really cool.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/04/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 07, 2013, 07:38:20 AM
That is a very cool figure and great gift! I too love the sword and the emblem you sculpted.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/04/13
Post by: darthdaddy on December 21, 2013, 07:04:49 AM
Thanks everyone.  I'm really glad you could tell it was Steam Punk.


"This was a really quick custom action figure Dad made while I worked on a custom Tawss Khaa action figure.  We got two head casts in the mail that were created by Star Wars customizer I-AM-BOBA-FETT that we used with some Imperial officer action figures to create the Nimbanel Cantina aliens.  I'll probably post my Tawss Khaa very soon, but here is the Mosep Binneed Dad made.  I'm loving how much my Cantina diorama is growing this year.  I added seven Cantina aliens to my collection since summer started.  I may try to add a few more throughout 2014."

"MOSEP BINNEED"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/mosep-binneed-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/mosep-binneed-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/21/13
Post by: Tamer on December 21, 2013, 08:06:34 AM
Good looking figure and I bet you see it on a certain front page real soon.

It might be time to take some new shots of that Cantina. It sounds great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/21/13
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2013, 04:16:02 AM
Here is the newest one from my 10 year old, Elias.  His Tawss Khaa is better than my Mosep. 


Taken from the blog:

"While Dad was working on making me a Mosep Binneed action figure, I was hard at work making myself a Tawss Khaa.  Truth be told, I think I made the better of the two figures.  I just like my paint application more.  I also made my action figure with a head cast from Star Wars customizer I-AM-BOBA-FETT.   I made sure I got him done in time to enter him into Yakfinities #50 before the December 31st deadline."



"Tawss Khaa"
created by Elias


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We made a lot of Cantina customs in 2013.

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Check out the post for his new Tawss Khaa action figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/tawss-khaa-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/tawss-khaa-created-by-elias.html)




Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/13
Post by: Tamer on December 31, 2013, 07:40:24 AM
Looks pretty good to me. Nice group shot there too. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 31, 2013, 07:56:04 AM
Both figures look great! I am loving your Cantina Characters!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/13
Post by: hemble on December 31, 2013, 03:36:50 PM
Great group shot of the figures they look awesome.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/13
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 01, 2014, 07:37:49 PM
awesome work !!! you're cantina patrons are coming together nicely !!! keep up the great work
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/13
Post by: darthdaddy on January 03, 2014, 06:11:40 AM
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Thanks everyone.  We just put together a "year end video" documenting all the custom action figure art we did this year.  Hope you enjoy!

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/customs-for-kid-2013-recap-star-wars.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/customs-for-kid-2013-recap-star-wars.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/03/14
Post by: Tamer on January 03, 2014, 06:16:38 AM
That looks fun Brian. Look forward to seeing this video on our front page soon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/03/14
Post by: 73deathstar on January 03, 2014, 09:52:53 AM
Awesome!!!!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/08/13
Post by: 73deathstar on January 03, 2014, 10:06:32 AM
Elias wanted to communicate his thanks to everyone who commented on his C-3PO.

Here are two figures that I just made for my 4 year old nephew.  He was watching Ewoks: The Battle for Endor about 3-4 times a day for weeks on end.  My sister wanted to kill me.

For his last birthday, we gave him the entire Star Wars video library complete with all the films, the Clone Wars TV episodes, and the old Ewok movies that were made for television when I was a little kid.

When we visited his house this summer, we brought him the new Wicket action figure from the Vintage collection and the Ewok Battle Pack that was exclusive to Toys R' Us.  While we were visiting for the week, my nephew saw us make custom action figures for the blog and was really impressed with our ability to make our own toys.  So much so, that he asked if we could make him a Noa and a Cindel for Christmas.  Before we left that week, I ordered a Teek action figure to be mailed to his house, and told him to keep an eye on the mailbox around Christmas time.  When we returned home, I started to acquire the fodder we needed to complete his request.  When I started to obtain the fodder, I bought double of everything so that I could make a set for our collection too.

Since time was limited, we only had the chance to make this first set for my nephew, but once the New Year rolls around, we'll most likely make the second set for the home collection as well.  This project was a lot of  fun because it was a real team effort between me and Elias.  To create the action figures, we modified an Anakin Skywalker from Episode I to create the Cindel Towani, and we used a Willrow Hood body and a Henry Jones head from the "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade" toy line to make the Noa Briqualon action figure.  I worked on the head sculpts and the soft goods, while Elias worked on creating Noa's staff and painting the figures.  I really liked the way that they both came out and I can't wait to add these two characters to Elias' collection now that I know what needs to be done.  Elias' favorite part of this project was using the Dremel for the first time to sand a wooden chopstick into Noa's staff.  It was his first time working with the tool and he said it was a lot of fun to use.

I hope my nephew enjoys the new toys that we made for him and even more importantly that his dog doesn't eat them.  Let us know what you think.

[size=150]NOA BRIQUALON & CINDEL TOWANI
created by Customs for the Kid
[/size]

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[size=150]Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html)[/size]




Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/03/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 09, 2014, 07:25:22 AM
WOW! That is one awesome video!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/03/14
Post by: darthdaddy on January 16, 2014, 09:36:10 AM
Thanks L.E.!  I was a little disappointed at first, because we only made about half the number of customs than we had made the year before, but I really like what we made.  Hopefully this coming year will be more productive.

I have a lot of pirates that we're working on here at home.  Always adding to Hondo's gang, but these to are heading out to Wraithnine for his birthday.  I have a lot more intricate pirates coming your way soon.  Expect a few from Jay too,  i sent him some Clone Wars Weequay head casts like the one on Elias' figure.  He can accessorize them however he likes.

Generic Weequay Pirate - Hondo's Gang
created by Darth Daddy


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http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/imperial-shipyards-no-paint-kitbash.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/imperial-shipyards-no-paint-kitbash.html)

Here's Elias' latest.  He used one of my head casts to create a custom pirate of his own.

"CLONE WARS WEEQUAY PIRATE"
created by ELIAS


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Check the blog for how he created it:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/16/14
Post by: Tamer on January 17, 2014, 03:43:49 AM
I keep thinking what a gold mine Hasbro had here with this line. They got new collectors into the game and there are literally thousands of new action figures they could have created in this line. Like I said on the front page thinks to great customizers like you and Elias this line will live on the right way. Hasbro would have just switched em to 5 POA anyhow. Cause you know kids don't like articulation right! :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/16/14
Post by: hemble on January 17, 2014, 04:18:28 PM
DD & Elias keep up the amazing work guys.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/16/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 19, 2014, 07:06:46 PM
Awesome stuff, you just can't have enough pirates! I love them!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/16/14
Post by: Elias on January 20, 2014, 12:59:43 PM
Thanks guys!
 
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Dad already entered a figure the night the contest started.  He made a quick generic Clone Wars Weequay pirate for Hondo's gang to get things rolling.

This is my first entry.  I saw this picture of a Clone Trooper in Jedi disguise hunting the Force sensitive after Order 66 and wanted to add the Jedi Hunter to my collection.  I used a Clone Trooper head I had in fodder, cut off the neck and Dad drilled the head out so it would fit on a peg.  I used the head on a Vintage Obi-Wan Kenobi so the figure had maximum pose-ability.   He took me less than 10 minutes to make.


"CLONE TROOPER in JEDI DISGUISE"
created by ELIAS


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Check the blog for more info:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-trooper-in-jedi-disguise-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-trooper-in-jedi-disguise-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: Tamer on January 20, 2014, 02:12:36 PM
Nice figure from quite a few different perspectives. I like it a good bit. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: CloneCrazy on January 20, 2014, 02:17:49 PM
Great figure!!! Love that idea!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 20, 2014, 04:50:21 PM
Great looking figure for the contest Elias!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: hemble on January 20, 2014, 07:52:39 PM
Great work Elias.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: Wardog on January 20, 2014, 07:56:15 PM
GREAT WORK MATE and I love the idea too.

I've always wondered if some Clones thought "Hey, screw you and Order 66...I'm outta here" and just went into hiding.  This Clone in Jedi Disguise could easily be a Clone hiding out on Tatooine or Saleucami.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: Tamer on January 21, 2014, 03:46:34 AM
One of the EU novels I keep waiting to read is a novel about a few clones or even one that survived to old age. I know we have the Skirata Clan that was working on a cure. I wonder if any author will be allowed to take this one someday?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: Elias on January 21, 2014, 06:37:25 AM
GREAT WORK MATE and I love the idea too.

I've always wondered if some Clones thought "Hey, screw you and Order 66...I'm outta here" and just went into hiding.  This Clone in Jedi Disguise could easily be a Clone hiding out on Tatooine or Saleucami.


This clone put on the Jedi disguise to hunt Jedi during Order 66, although I heard some clones like Fives defected after Order 66.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on January 21, 2014, 12:46:16 PM
Great job! I was thinking of something similar last night..... just not a Jedi disguise.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/14
Post by: darthdaddy on January 23, 2014, 01:13:06 PM
Elias send his thanks to your favorable replies!

Parental Supervision Required.

Take the upper torso of the Episode VI Darth Vader with removable helmet and swap it with the Vintage Darth Vader with the ball jointed hips and call it a day.  I boiled both figures in hot water, and then when the plastic the figures are made of got soft enough, I swapped the torsos.  Figures will be hot and you can definitely burn yourself.  I advise letting the excess water completely drain off the soft goods before attempting to touch the figure even with your oven mitts on. 

I like this project because it takes only a few minutes to create.  Nothing like a quick No Paint Kit Bash to get a super pose-able Vader with the Sebastian Shaw likeness.

"VINTAGE SUPER-ARTICULATED
EPISODE VI DARTH VADER"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/vintage-super-articulated-episode-vi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/vintage-super-articulated-episode-vi.html)




Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/23/14
Post by: hemble on January 26, 2014, 11:11:39 PM
Now this is the way Darth Vader should have come awesome work DD,

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/23/14
Post by: Tamer on January 27, 2014, 03:34:43 AM
Now this is the way Darth Vader should have come awesome work DD,

Yepper, this is definitely one I plan on copying.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/23/14
Post by: darthdaddy on January 27, 2014, 10:20:08 AM
So lately Dad has been trying his best to try and create as many Clone Wars characters from the remaining seasons into action figure form.  Dad says that everyone mourns loss differently, and I'm so glad that my Dad chose to cope with the loss in the way that he has.  There are so many characters that I wish made it to action figure form, and I know I'm not alone in thinking that.  Numerous collectors have echoed our sentiment calling for more Clone Wars action figures.  At home we have been hoping we'd see Hasbro release a few new action figures to commemorate the release of Clone Wars: The Lost Missions, but we aren't holding our breath.  The Clone Wars line has been dead for a few years now and although it was Hasbro's best selling Star Wars line, the chances of ever seeing a new Clone Wars action figure aren't very good.  This week a lot of Star Wars fan sites were stating that a Star Wars action figure subscription line would be a bad thing for collecting, but I can't help but think that a Clone Wars action figure subscription line might be our only chance of ever seeing this line continue in any way.  I know I'd buy more than one subscription if it ever happened.  Until then we only have a handful of customizers who can show us what could have been if the line continued.

With Hasbro always stating that Anakin and Obi-Wan action figures are their best selling figures, we could have easily seen Dad's latest action figure creation released if the Clone Wars action figure line had continued until the show had reached it's end.  Unfortunately the line was already canceled before this version of Obi-Wan ever made his debut in episodic form.  What a shame too, because I love the look of this figure.  I imagine this version of Obi-Wan Kenobi would have flown off the shelves.

The best part about this figure is that you get two characters for the price of one.  The way Dad made his figure, you get a Maul Mando and you get Obi-Wan in the Mando armor.  You can't beat that.  All Hasbro needed to do was use a slip on helmet or just include two heads.  I love that I can use the figure as two different characters. It's definitely the best part about this figure.



"Obi-Wan Kenobi in Maul Mando Armor"
created by Darth Daddy


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"MAUL MANDO"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check out the blog for the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-in-maul-mando.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-obi-wan-kenobi-in-maul-mando.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2014, 07:23:10 AM
Just a great creation Brian and once again I echo your sentiments about how they ended this line too early. I can't say I agree with you on the subscription service as you could essentially be paying for who knows what down the road and there is one thing Hasbro is always consistent with and that is change. They might start this out looking good, but I think inevitably the same things you are seeing with the Matty Collection Program would rear their heads and you would be locked into a program that may not even give you TCW Figures you want or be so full of bad repacks that you have to buy half a case of those just to get one new figure. The paths to the darkside for this are myriad it seems.

Still, this is not a debate about the subscription program, but about your great custom and as long as there are customizers out there like you, TCW will never be over. Thanks for sharing and off to the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on January 28, 2014, 04:03:41 PM
This is really well done !!  I personally didn't follow this line to much but if there was a figure that should have been made and had the best shot of being made imo it  should have been obi wan mando disguise !  well aside from general  krell  great job!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: Wardog on January 28, 2014, 05:35:03 PM
HOLY BANTHA POODO.....THAT OBI-WAN IS FREAKING TOP SHELF MAN  BRILLIANT.  WELL DONE.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: clone10 on January 28, 2014, 08:10:55 PM
Very nice paint apps man, really like the obi wan.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: Sjefke on January 29, 2014, 08:47:22 PM
I am so impressed with the work that you and your son do.  Beautiful paint job and kitbashing.   You hollowed out a CW Mando helmet too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: Tamer on January 30, 2014, 03:43:49 AM
I wasn't sure if the helmet was hollowed out or if the head is swapped? Cool creation whatever the case.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: darthdaddy on February 03, 2014, 08:01:45 AM
I am so impressed with the work that you and your son do.  Beautiful paint job and kitbashing.   You hollowed out a CW Mando helmet too.

I just used 2 different heads.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/14
Post by: darthdaddy on February 03, 2014, 08:04:40 AM
Cin Drallig was a legendary Human male Jedi Master of the Jedi Order who served as battlemaster and head of security at the Coruscant Jedi Temple during the waning days of the Galactic Republic. When the Clone Wars erupted between the Republic and the Confederacy of Independent Systems, Master Mierme Unill took up the rank of General in the newly formed Grand Army of the Republic. During the war, Unill was slain, and his Padawan Zett Jukassa was left orphaned, permanently assigned to the Coruscant Jedi Temple where Temple battlemaster Cin Drallig took over his training.  Cin Drallig met his doom at the hands of Darth Vader during Operation: Knightfall, when the Order 66 go-ahead was given.

This action figure was just a simple repaint of Hasbro's Joclad Danva that was released in the Target Geonosis 2-pack.  I figured that since I had Hasbro's Zett Jukassa action figure, I should create his Jedi Master to accompany him.



"CIN DRALLIG"
created by ELIAS


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Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/cin-drallig-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/cin-drallig-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/03/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 03, 2014, 07:28:53 PM
Nice looking Jedi! Also love that Obi-Wan in Mando armor, super well done!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/03/14
Post by: Tamer on February 04, 2014, 04:07:41 AM
Truly Hasbro is starting to botch the paint work. They need to take some lessons from Elias. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/03/14
Post by: Elias on February 20, 2014, 04:35:09 AM
CLONE WARS WEEQUAY PIRATE with MASSIFF created by ELIAS

So recently my Dad made a baggie full of kitbashed Clone Wars Weequay Pirate action figures from his own headcasts, Shahan Alama  action figures, and Hondo Ohnaka action figure bodies.  The bag also has an assortment of pirate knives, goggles, blasters, and braids.  You just grab a body and accessorize it however you want.  Every kids dream really. This particular pirate sported the lower arms and braids of a Hondo Ohnaka, while the rest of the body was from the Shahan Alama except the head that was created by my Dad from a cast of his own sculpt.  I added a paint job to the action figure to make him my own unique creation.

My favorite part of this project was the Massiff.  I found him in the fodder, but he didn't have a harness.  I took a run to the nearest arts and craft store and picked up the lather strapping, chain, and silver links and fabricated my own harness.  I love the way that it came out!  Another cool addition to my Hondo Ohnaka gang!

I love making pirates!



CLONE WARS WEEQUAY PIRATE
with MASSIFF
created by Elias


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To learn more about this figure and see additional images check out my blog post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-with-massiff.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-with-massiff.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/20/14
Post by: hemble on February 21, 2014, 04:16:58 AM
DD & Elias,

I don't know how I missed these last lot of customs you guys have done but I have to say amazing work to both of you.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/20/14
Post by: Tamer on February 22, 2014, 05:42:18 AM
Elias, just another great update and I am off to the front page. It sure is nice to know this line will never truly go away as you and your dad will continue to give us quality customs like these.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/20/14
Post by: darthdaddy on February 23, 2014, 05:39:55 AM
I first saw this action figure on the Facebook page of Star Wars customizer Wraithnine.  It was his friend Jay Butterworth's Bo Katan custom, and the artist was selling the figure.  Jay Butterworth was new to customizing and he hadn't yet learned to tackle the issue of paint rub on the articulating joints.  He sold me the figure under the premise that I would fix the paint rub for him.  I used my Dremel to reduce the joints, added needed sculpting to the helmet and lower torso that was absent, created a head sculpt of Bo Katan without her helmet on, and added all the necessary paint applications.

Bo Katan is a character that really needed to be released in action figure form.  She was an immediate fan favorite from The Clone Wars TV series. Unfortunately, it appears that she won't be released any time soon, if at all, even though she has a huge fan following.  Especially among the fangirls.  Hopefully one day we'll see Bo Katan on pegs, but at this point in time, making your own is probably your only chance to have her in your Clone Wars action figure collection.

Now I didn't do the build on this figure, so you'll have to bare with me.  I will do my best to cover the recipe.  The lower legs are from the Clone Wars Death Watch Mandalorian Commando action figure, the thighs are from the Clone Wars Aurra Sing action figure but have been modified with my Dremel to remove some strapping, the torso was from an Isabet Reau action figure with sculpting on the lower part of her armor under the belt, also swapped out the belt to make it more screen accurate. Last, I sculpted the hair and headband onto a Clone Wars Asajj Ventress action figure for Bo Katan when her helmet is off.  I used Green Stuff to make the hair so it would be durable.  I wouldn't recommend Fixit for sculpting the hair.  It is too brittle for this task.  I'm not sure what helmet was used, but Jay did the sculpting around the eyes. I did the sculpting along the bottom of the helmet.

Hope this post inspires more versions of this character in action figure form.  This collaboration was loads of fun!


BO KATAN
created by Darth Daddy & Jay Butterworth


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Lots more pics over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/bo-katan-created-by-darth-daddy-jay.html?spref=fb (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/bo-katan-created-by-darth-daddy-jay.html?spref=fb)





Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2014, 06:15:11 AM
Wow! This is just spot on with the character. Nice work Brian and to Jay and Jay! Off to share. Gonna be a shame to see them never make this figure. Wouldn't it be cool to see Hasbro do a blast from the past line and release about five to six characters a year from previous lines (like TCW) that didn't see the light of day? Think how releasing a quick line of TCW Characters around the new series release on March 7th would have sold?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: clonecommanderjay on February 23, 2014, 07:00:37 AM
You've  improved my custom so much Brian she looks awesome something I could of never done glad it's gone to a good home
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 23, 2014, 08:30:20 PM
Awesome job DD!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: Sjefke on February 23, 2014, 09:32:14 PM
Excellent sculpt work on the face.  How did you sculpt the helmet?
Green stuff / Kneadite is the best thing for sculpting hair IMO.
Bo Katan is so on my TCW do-do list.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: Jon Dough on February 23, 2014, 10:35:59 PM
Kudos to everyone involved in making this figure!
Excellent work!

JD
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: poke_wars on February 24, 2014, 05:30:40 PM
Awesome, your work is just amazing  0//
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: BugSkirt on February 25, 2014, 04:20:42 PM
This is definitely a custom I wished I owned.  The face is great.  The paints are nice.  I haven't seen many Bo Katan customs but this version is great.  Hasbro really missed a golden opportunity to make money on this character.  Bo is one of my favorite CW characters--probably in the top 5.  Definitely top 5 for deserving an action figure.  Thanks for posting it.   
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 25, 2014, 07:55:33 PM
Does that  helmet fit over her head or is it a separate "head".
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: darthdaddy on February 25, 2014, 08:24:12 PM
Excellent sculpt work on the face.  How did you sculpt the helmet?
Green stuff / Kneadite is the best thing for sculpting hair IMO.
Bo Katan is so on my TCW do-do list.

I did use Green stuff for her hair, but Fixit on the helmet :)

Does that  helmet fit over her head or is it a separate "head".

Thanks everyone for all the complimentary feedback.  It is two separate heads.  When I bought the figure, it only came with the helmet.  I made the unhelmeted headsculpt to complement it.  
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 06, 2014, 09:05:18 AM
This is such a great figure! That head sculpt and proper helmet is just stunning. Top shelf work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: kelcken on March 06, 2014, 09:45:43 PM
Saw this after I posted my updated Bo Katan, and wow. I love the paint job on this, and that head sculpt is just incredible. Looks great!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 07, 2014, 03:16:23 AM
Thanks guys!

Taken from the blog:

 To commemorate the release of "The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions" on Netflix, Dad wanted to do something special for all the fans that fought so hard for us to see these last remaining episodes of "The Clone Wars" TV series with our "Save the Clone Wars" campaign.  Dad thought it would be fun to make an action figure of the architect of the Clone Wars.  The master puppeteer himself, Chancellor Palpatine.  Unfortunately, this action figure was never made.  Probably because there were some serious fears of peg warming, but hardcore Clone Wars fans all wanted to add this figure to their collections.

To create the action figure, Dad committed a little Star Wars collector sacrilege.  He defaced one of the rarest and most sought after Clone Wars action figures ever made.....that's right, Darth Sidious.  For a few years now, Dad and Star Wars customizer, Peakob1, have been wondering just what was under that plastic hood of Darth Sidious, but both of them had no interest in taking a chance at ruining the rarest action figure in their Clone Wars collection.  Instead they just twisted the action figure at numerous different angles trying to see just how much of Palpatine's headsculpt was hidden under there.  

That was, until last week, when Dad was able to acquire a second Darth Sidious action figure.  He called Peakob1 on the phone, immediately took out his heat gun, pointed it at the head of the Darth Sidious action figure, waited for the glue holding the head to the hood to soften, and when it released, Dad found a near perfect headsculpt of Palpatine under the hood minus Palpatine's hair.

Dad knew that he wanted to make more than one version of Palpatine, but with just one head, he had to do some molding and casting to get the job done.   This is where things got dicey.  Using the head to make the mold was easy.  The hard part was having a neck post to use with the head with if he wanted that head on another body.   Out came the X-acto knife and off came the neck post.  Dad molded the head and the neck post, and fortunately all the casts came out extremely well.

Last, Dad sculpted the hair onto the Palpatine head casts with Aves Fixit, accounting for the variations in the hairstyles for Palpatine along the Clone Wars timeline.  Modified the arms on the ROTS Palpatine body with the red clothing, and finally painted the head casts to complete the figures.  

The best part is, now we have an unlimited supply of Clone Wars Palpatine heads.  Before anyone goes damaging any more Clone Wars Darth Sidious action figures trying to recreate what we've done here, send me a message at customsforthekid@gmail.com.  We have a mold for this head.

I even made one of my own version of Chancellor Palpatine after Dad finished.  Dad says mine has the best paint applications.  Even better than his,

Hope you all enjoy "The Clone Wars - The Lost Missions" if you're watching today!


"CLONE WARS
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE"
created by Darth Daddy


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"CLONE WARS
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE"
created by Elias


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Click the link for the full post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: Tamer on March 07, 2014, 06:38:29 AM
Now that is a great way to celebrate the release of these new episodes. Looks great Brian. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: Sjefke on March 07, 2014, 07:57:55 AM
That is an amazing head sculpt!  

I know at least 2 guys who frequent JTA who would pay dearly for that head.
Will you be selling them?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 07, 2014, 02:10:15 PM
That is an amazing head sculpt!  

I know at least 2 guys who frequent JTA who would pay dearly for that head.
Will you be selling them?

Thanks! 

I made a mold of the head, but the head casts don't have hair.  I molded it without hair so I could do the two different hairstyles.  I wasn't planning on selling them aggressively.  If people message me I could make some on a case by case basis.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: wraithnine on March 08, 2014, 02:11:46 AM
2 more stupendous custom figures from the master.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: Mungo Baobab on March 08, 2014, 06:10:28 PM
Wish Hasbro had made a good version of Sidious. Excellent work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2014, 04:39:44 AM
Love these 2! Really awesome work on the head/hair sculpts. I need 2 please!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on March 12, 2014, 05:53:41 AM
I have been so far behind  , and have been meaning to comment on this awesome head sculpt . You knocked this out of the park   !  I really don't know what hasbro is doing over there but it seem to me that they should hire  your talent  !
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/07/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 15, 2014, 07:59:47 AM
Thanks everyone!!!

Here's a new one that would have been a great pack in accessory if they ever repacked the Clone Wars version of Embo. Too bad the Clone Wars line is dead.  Unlike Palpatine, I doubt this one would have pegwarmed.  People would have bought the figure twice to get Marrok in my humble opinion.

"MARROK - EMBO's ANOOBA"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check the link below for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/marrok-embos-anooba-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/marrok-embos-anooba-created-by-darth.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on March 16, 2014, 07:11:49 AM
I for one would have bought multiple packs of this. Great work. Would love to see more animals from the clone wars.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: Tamer on March 16, 2014, 07:23:42 AM
Wow that looks great Brian. Off to share.

Seeing all this great new TCW work sure does make me miss that line a bit more; even if I didn't collect much of it. Such cool characters.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on March 16, 2014, 04:13:54 PM
Great work on that custom Anooba! I thought it was really cool to see Embo again in one of the Clone Wars Lost Episodes.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: Sjefke on March 17, 2014, 07:30:27 PM
Beautiful sculpt work there!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on March 18, 2014, 10:27:05 AM
I for one would have bought multiple packs of this. Great work. Would love to see more animals from the clone wars.

Me too.
The figure looks fantastic.

My suggestion for your next clone wars creature: a 3 3/4 Zillo biest  ;)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: JediMerc on March 18, 2014, 06:47:23 PM
The CW Palps look terrific: your sculpting/casting skills have really become quite good.  I love seeing these CW incarnations.  That show will be missed!
Embo's anooba turned out nicely too.  Great pairing (and a set that I would have gladly purchased at retail)!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 20, 2014, 04:39:12 PM
Thanks so much everyone!  Making Marrok was a must for me :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/15/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 23, 2014, 06:02:19 AM
I recently made some modifications to my Clone Wars Numa action figure.  I'm still not 100% happy with her, but I feel like she's getting closer to what I want.  


"NUMA"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Yajsd6HobDc/Uy35uLL3HFI/AAAAAAAAA2U/s4gUhuAXY2w/s400/IMGP8234.JPG)



Click the link below for more pics:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/05/numa.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/05/numa.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/23/14
Post by: Tamer on March 24, 2014, 02:44:31 AM
Nice, I miss Waxer and Boil. Good to see TCW lives on! Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/23/14
Post by: DocOutlands on March 24, 2014, 02:24:36 PM
Looks good!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/23/14
Post by: darthdaddy on March 31, 2014, 11:12:07 AM
Hey everybody,

Not sure how many of you watch The Wolfpack Podcast on YouTube.  I was introduced to the video podcast a few months ago by some of my fellow customizers who were extremely loyal watchers.  I hopped on board after one viewing.  They are very customizing friendly on there and yesterday I had the opportunity to sit down and talk The Clone Wars with them and I gave a lot of shout outs to a lot of you guys on here as we talked Star Wars for 6 hours during their Remember The Clone Wars tribute show.  I had a great time talking on there and am looking forward to the future Star Wars custom action figure show we have planned.

Here's the link to the video:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-wolfpack-podcast-57-remember-clone.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-wolfpack-podcast-57-remember-clone.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/23/14
Post by: Elias on April 06, 2014, 05:47:59 PM
Completing my first sculpted figure was a real milestone in my development as an artist. It made me feel like I was more a part of the customizing community now that I could participate in conversations about sculpting with some experience behind me. Prior to making this figure, I had only observed my dad sculpt action figures. Dad gave me this project feeling it would be a great introductory lesson on sculpting for me. Dad said that he first practiced his sculpting technique by creating hair on action figure heads before he attempted more advanced techniques.

To sculpt the hairstyle on the matured Yoda character model, I used Green Stuff. When my sculpt hardened and dried, a grey prime coat was applied to the sculpt and then black washes were used on the recesses while white paint was dry brushed to the raised areas of the sculpt.



THE CLONE WARS: THE LOST MISSIONS
"Yoda" Custom Action Figure
created by Elias


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5Aj-rkVT4ME/U0FoK65rzcI/AAAAAAAAOzA/YzjelngVLY0/s800/IMGP8361.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NP270PIv3vo/U0FqFcHyNII/AAAAAAAAOzk/kcx3y2XP--c/s800/IMGP8314.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4Eivv7wXBI/U0Fn_hyFaoI/AAAAAAAAOw8/9ucwOZIZ1vU/s800/IMGP8293.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y1rVb6z9PaE/U0FoIMjkvqI/AAAAAAAAOyk/orzZ6O6oeuk/s800/IMGP8322.JPG)

CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-clone-wars-lost-missions-yoda.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-clone-wars-lost-missions-yoda.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/06/14
Post by: Tamer on April 07, 2014, 03:00:19 AM
Very cool, looks good to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/06/14
Post by: Mr. Black on April 07, 2014, 04:16:15 AM
Great work, Elias!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/06/14
Post by: hemble on April 08, 2014, 05:19:24 PM
DD & Elias,

Awesome work guys.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/06/14
Post by: darthdaddy on April 11, 2014, 09:28:27 AM
DD & Elias,

Awesome work guys.

Ron

Thanks Ron.

______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

After I finished making my two custom "Clone Wars Chancellor Palpatine" figures, I found that I now had two "Clone Wars Darth Sidious" action figures in the house and I only needed one.  I had a collectible that was displayed on a shelf in Elias' room, and I also had one that I bought to create head casts of so I could create new figures. I recently bought the second one, so I didn't have to rip the hood off of the head of my collectible.  He's a super rare action figure and I didn't want to damage my only one, just so I could create a mold of what was underneath. Once I made a mold of the head underneath the hood, I was able to cast new heads for my customs and I was really thrilled with the results.  

It all worked out great, but unfortunately, now the resale value of the figure I used to make my customs wasn't as good as my collectible because I hacked the neck off of the figure right at the shoulders so I could mold it at the same time as the head to speed along my customizing process.  After the mold was made, I re-glued the neck back onto the figure, and reattached the hood and the head. Luckily, the cut in the neck wasn't visible, because the hood and soft goods hid all the damage I did to the figure.  

So now what to do with it?  

I knew I couldn't get the money I invested on the second one back now that I cut the neck off, and then glued it back on.  No one would pay a premium price for that. While the figure later did pay itself off through other means, I still had an extra figure I didn't need, and I had to decide what to do with it.  

I figured why not make a super-articulated version of Darth Sidious, giving the action figure both ball-jointed hips and knees.  Originally, Hasbro's version had only a swivel waist and his legs were just one solid piece of plastic with no articulation anywhere at all.  I decided to give the second figure more range of motion.  First, I cut the knees out of the legs and replaced them with two Revoltech joints we had in fodder. I then cut the legs off where they attached at the groin.  Afterwards, I created two ball sockets inside the groin with my Dremel and then made another recessed set of sockets at the top of the thigh to accommodate the the ball joints I stole from the elbows of the first Clone Wars Cad Bane action figure which proved Sidious the joints needed for his ball-jointed hips.  

I stole the hands of the second figure earlier to make one of my customs so I replaced them with two Palpatine hands that I found in the leftover parts I used to make my Clone Wars Palpatine figures.  

I will most likely give the figure new feet with ball-jointed ankles once I find something appropriate to use.

SUPER-ARTICULATED
"CLONE WARS DARTH SIDIOUS"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nM3IGVczIH4/U0fzBOejz1I/AAAAAAAABB4/y46AfAleMtM/s1000/IMGP8378.JPG)

Check the blog for more pics:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/super-articulated-clone-wars-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/super-articulated-clone-wars-darth.html)



Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/11/14
Post by: Tamer on April 12, 2014, 06:15:32 AM
Very interesting process Brian. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/11/14
Post by: hemble on April 13, 2014, 09:14:43 PM
I have to admit I'm not a huge fan of the cartoony style Clone Wars figures but you did an amazing job giving this some execellent articulation.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/11/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on April 14, 2014, 04:53:33 AM
This is one of those figures I could never get my hands on in stores and Always wanted one. Not willing to pay eBay prices for it though. Your figure, has now trumped Hasbro's. I LOVE THIS.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/11/14
Post by: darthdaddy on April 15, 2014, 04:38:27 AM
This is one of those figures I could never get my hands on in stores and Always wanted one. Not willing to pay eBay prices for it though. Your figure, has now trumped Hasbro's. I LOVE THIS.

Thanks! Btw, your Sugi came out really well! Nice job!

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/14
Post by: darthdaddy on April 15, 2014, 04:40:56 AM
TAKEN FROM THE BLOG:
"This was a quick action figure Dad threw together to help promote Yakfinities #52: Jabba's Denezins.  Dad used the body of a Black Series Ceremonial Luke with the head and hands of the Ishi Tib action figure.  Dad just had to repaint the neck, jacket, and shirt to finish this guy off after he put some pins in the hand to articulate them.

Tiel left SoroSuub after being blackmailed and fell to crime, ending up in the employ of Jabba Desilijic Tiure. She continued her accounting profession there under Mosep Binneed alongside Tessek and Loje Nella. Like them, she came to despise her employer and sought to regain her freedom.

Tiel was present in Jabba's Palace, asleep on Jabba's dais, when Leia Organa disguised as Boushh, attempted to free Han Solo from carbonite. She later witnessed Luke Skywalker's encounter with the rancor and was aboard the Khetanna when the Battle of the Great Pit of Carkoon broke out.

We'll have another custom action figure from Jabba's next week so make sure you come back to see it!"



"Shasa Tiel"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ca_inH2Yb2s/U0vVSCIazDI/AAAAAAAAO3E/e_30xfzLE0k/s1600/IMGP8265.JPG)


CLICK THE LINK FOR THE FULL POST & MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/shasa-tiel-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/shasa-tiel-created-by-darth-daddy.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/14
Post by: Tamer on April 16, 2014, 02:56:19 AM
Looks good to me, back on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/14
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 17, 2014, 02:51:11 PM
 a really well done  Shasa Tiel ! i am curious about the paint color what did you use to get that color ?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/14
Post by: Elias on April 19, 2014, 06:36:14 AM
a really well done  Shasa Tiel ! i am curious about the paint color what did you use to get that color ?

I think Dad used Citadel Scorched Brown on the shirt and Formula P3's Bloodtracker Brown with some Citadel Desert Yellow to bring out the highlights in the jacket that unfortunately didn't show up on camera with the poor lighting conditions Dad had when he photographed him.  Dad took a picture of him in my Jabba the Hutt diorama without his usual lighting set-up.  Because the lighting was so bad, none of the detail on this figure is visible.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/14
Post by: Elias on April 19, 2014, 06:39:45 AM
Here' another addition to Jabba's Palace that Dad did this week.


"Yoxgit"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xXgoyp9kqZE/U1PbA8-jjCI/AAAAAAAAO4s/5_yJY9kS_68/s1600/IMGP8495.JPG)


Check the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/yoxgit-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/yoxgit-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/19/14
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on April 19, 2014, 07:44:24 AM
Very Cool!  He looks like an Ugnaught military person.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/19/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on April 19, 2014, 10:14:39 AM
Great looking figure. Was that head completely sculpted? Great looking figure.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/19/14
Post by: darthdaddy on April 19, 2014, 12:07:58 PM
Great looking figure. Was that head completely sculpted? Great looking figure.

No just from the ears back and all the hair.  I may redo the face at a later time.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/19/14
Post by: Tamer on April 20, 2014, 05:44:12 AM
Looks good, on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/19/14
Post by: Elias on April 21, 2014, 11:53:56 AM
Recently Dad was asked to do a commission of a Clone Wars Chancellor Palpatine.  Dad currently doesn't take on any commissions, but Dad thought that maybe I was capable of making the figure if I decided I wanted to give it a try. At the time I backed out of the commission feeling way too intimidated, but I still wanted to see if it was something I could do.  

I used the body from the "Attack of the Clones" Palpatine with head and neck casts of the Clone Wars Darth Sidious without his hood on. Because Dad had molded the head, I didn't have to be afraid of ruining it if my sculpted hair didn't turn out well.  If I messed up, I could just make another.  

Cool thing is, I got it right on my first try and got this figure done in just 4 hours!

I'm so glad that I just jumped right back into sculpting. Completing a second sculpting project, less than a week from finishing my first sculpt, really solidified my confidence in myself as a sculptor after observing such successful results.

"CLONE WARS
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE"
created by Elias


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ErZl0x2zOzo/U1KLgjklJsI/AAAAAAAABJw/npYciHaYfr0/s600/IMGP8438.JPG)


Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/14
Post by: Elias on April 26, 2014, 04:17:08 AM

This action figure creation was a pretty easy to make.  I just grabbed a super articulated Greedo action figure and dressed it up with a repainted vest of a Vintage Hoth Leia that had it's collar modified to be a bit taller and thicker with the assistance of a little Green Stuff.  With Toryn Farr being released in Wave 5 of The Black Series this June, making a Beedo will be even easier with the use of her vest instead.  Just another quick an easy custom to diversify your Jabba diorama.

Beedo is one of two identical Rodians visible in the throne room of Jabba's palace. Beedo was a Rodian bounty hunter in the employ of Jabba the Hutt. He was a member of the Tetsu Clan and a cousin of Greedo.



"BEEDO"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tSLCcEYtMUw/U1uKsfUdHaI/AAAAAAAABOs/e_G7100yX6E/s1600/IMGP8484.JPG)



CLICK THE LINK FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/beedo-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/beedo-created-by-darth-daddy.html)








Beedo in Return of the Jedi
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/26/14
Post by: Tamer on April 26, 2014, 12:08:48 PM
Nice, time for the front page. I agree about the Torryn too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/26/14
Post by: hemble on April 27, 2014, 02:08:54 PM
DD & Elias you guys are just smashing these customs, your paint apps and sculpting work are just awesome well done guys.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/26/14
Post by: darthdaddy on May 16, 2014, 08:05:18 PM
DD & Elias you guys are just smashing these customs, your paint apps and sculpting work are just awesome well done guys.

Ron

Thanks Ron :D
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/26/14
Post by: darthdaddy on May 16, 2014, 08:08:49 PM
This custom action figure was just a simple repaint of an ARC Trooper Blitz created by Hasbro.  I used the head of the Fives action figure that came in the Battle Pack with the Echo.  The neck peg hole in the Fives head was exactly the same size as the one for the ARC Trooper helmet so no modification was needed.  This is only the second clone custom that I've ever done.  Usually you'll find me making an action figure of some strange alien, but after watching Season 6 of The Clone Wars, I felt his character deserved an action figure standing alongside the rest of Elias' action figure collection  from The Clone Wars TV series.



CLONE WARS
ARC TROOPER "FIVES"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jq7Joo3ENyM/U3bHdKeRSJI/AAAAAAAABdY/pUhhFZTeGwg/s1600/IMGP8521.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ai3SkCvabKU/U3bHkGd24RI/AAAAAAAABeA/STjtTE1ku2U/s1600/IMGP8540.JPG)


Check out the blog post for more pictures:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/05/clone-wars-arc-trooper-fives-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/05/clone-wars-arc-trooper-fives-created-by.html)






Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: hemble on May 16, 2014, 09:16:24 PM
Five's looks execellent and the subtle weathering is perfect.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: darthdaddy on May 17, 2014, 03:37:33 AM
Five's looks execellent and the subtle weathering is perfect.

Ron

Thanks Ron.  Clones aren't an area where I have really excelled.  It's an area I've explored very little.  I made one for Lucasclones a few years ago and this is the only one I did since then.   You're feedback on my weathering was just what I needed to hear.  I was really trying to strike a good balance.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: Tamer on May 17, 2014, 04:50:36 AM
Good looking Trooper. While I was watching the season I don't know how many Clones I saw I thought would be no brainers for Hasbro to make. Fives was definitely one of em. Off to the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on May 19, 2014, 03:55:06 PM
Darthdaddy you are an inspiration. I've been trying to get my hands on an Arc Trooper to do this, hard to lock one down for a decent price. I really loved Domino squad, when Fives was finally put down it hurt. Great to see him in all his glory like Hasbro should have made him.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: JediMerc on May 19, 2014, 06:58:42 PM
A very nice upgrade.  Haven't caught the season 6 episodes yet---waiting until I'm home with the kids for summer break---but this gets me even more primed to catch those episodes. 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/16/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 01, 2014, 04:35:20 AM
An entry from my 10 year old.

Super-Articulated "8D8 aka Atedeeate" Action Figure
created by Elias


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h8I4PqGwbNA/U4sPOD5IoII/AAAAAAAAO_w/bOMw70-7wHU/s600/IMGP8563.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MVQ4CG8155w/U4sIul5ELgI/AAAAAAAAO-k/j54ooCZ4rZE/s600/IMGP8554.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2Y5LMHnnhYo/U4sIxoBzjuI/AAAAAAAAO-4/MEmOzCYzrlI/s600/IMGP8562.JPG)


Click the link below to see the full post about how it was done:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/super-articulated-8d8-aka-atedeeate.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/super-articulated-8d8-aka-atedeeate.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on June 01, 2014, 06:41:56 AM
Great job Elias. Really like this guy.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: Tamer on June 02, 2014, 02:26:34 AM
I like it. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: DarthSinister on June 02, 2014, 11:06:09 AM
Man! I've been wanting to do this one too. It looks perfect!

Which head is that, Vintage or Modern?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 03, 2014, 06:03:30 AM
Man! I've been wanting to do this one too. It looks perfect!

Which head is that, Vintage or Modern?

It's the modern :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: Sjefke on June 03, 2014, 07:23:00 AM
Man! I've been wanting to do this one too. It looks perfect!


I have to, but the prices of BG-J38 parts has stymied me.

Excellent job, Team Daddy.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/01/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 07, 2014, 09:37:11 AM
Thanks guys! Elias was really pleased with the warm reception to his latest offering.

I just threw this one together on the fly yesterday.  His clothing isn't exactly accurate to his portrayal in the Dark Times comics, but he changed his outfit a lot so I just went with a mix of armor and traditional Jedi robes.  Anyhow, here is my custom Verpine Jedi.  I may make him more screen accurate down the road, but for now he's worthy enough to be the blog post for the week. lol

"Beyghor Sahdett"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xfX-TP27WPM/U5MqyA8LnSI/AAAAAAAAPCI/KcJeBCxJj4Q/s1000/IMGP8639.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-11QFlPYSeSE/U5MrEU6789I/AAAAAAAAPCw/LFfg0-gmU7s/s1600/IMGP8647.JPG)


Click the link for the build information and a LOT more pics of this figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/beyghor-sahdett-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/beyghor-sahdett-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/14
Post by: Jaeger45 on June 07, 2014, 04:12:50 PM
Very nice!  I'm honored to see you using the head. Really like 8D8 too--may have to scrounge through and see if I can come up with the parts for this one.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/14
Post by: Tamer on June 08, 2014, 07:24:23 AM
Very nice Brian. I like it a lot! Off to the front page. Man, so bummed Hasbro is not gonna give us any EU characters for awhile. I wonder what our chances of seeing one of these Jedi in the new movie will be?

And thank you very much for catching my Galactic Merchants boo boo. I owe you one!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/14
Post by: Sjefke on June 09, 2014, 06:34:21 AM

"BEEDO"
created by Darth Daddy


Beedo in Return of the Jedi


Darth Daddy
I picked up another Greedo a couple of months ago for the same purpose.
When are you getting around to entering yours in the Jabba's Entourage Challenge?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 11, 2014, 04:23:43 AM

"BEEDO"
created by Darth Daddy


Beedo in Return of the Jedi


Darth Daddy
I picked up another Greedo a couple of months ago for the same purpose.
When are you getting around to entering yours in the Jabba's Entourage Challenge?

Beedo's there.  I think he's on page 2 with Yoxit.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 11, 2014, 04:35:17 AM
I made a few adjustments to Ziro.  I made his headdress attach magnetically, and I also repainted his tattoos with phosphorescent paint so they glowed under the black light like his appearance in the theatrical release of the Clone Wars movie.

"ZIRO THE HUTT"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9obqoH0VMH8/U5Z7ziwa4nI/AAAAAAAABv4/Rxm3YPgSHRo/s1600/IMGP8649.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-p_ppjdAa5dc/U5ZSmFoTdAI/AAAAAAAABsc/R6Q1d04e0X0/s1600/IMGP8725.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-qPomjTU_8bM/U5ZSgZ4vDBI/AAAAAAAABrA/fegfkArSAas/s400/IMGP8663.JPG)


Check out the full post for several more pics of the changes made:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/07/ziro-hutt.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/07/ziro-hutt.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/11/14
Post by: Tamer on June 11, 2014, 11:52:53 AM
Brian, looks fantastic under that blacklight. Oh what a shame Hasbro isn't planning on doing this one anytime soon! Back to the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/11/14
Post by: Sjefke on June 11, 2014, 05:36:00 PM
BRILLIANT.   8)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/11/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 21, 2014, 12:27:37 PM
After seeing Tony's R5-P8 last week, he inspired me to tackle a project I had put off for a long time.  Because I invested so much time and money into building Elias' Hondo Ohnaka gang, I decided to take my old Vintage style R5-P8 and give him a Clone Wars astromech body to fit the pirate collection better.  I used the 2010 Clone Wars R4-P17 action figure as the base. 

I just cracked the R4-P17's head off with a screwdriver.  I then cut off the inner workings of one of my blue B.A.D. astromechs that we had several and glued it to the base of the Clone Wars astromech body.  This made the head interchangeable between the Vintage body that I already had, as well as for my new incarnation of R5-P8, who is definitely one of my favorite droids of all-time.   I only used a black wash and some cinnamon to weather him up.

CLONE WARS "R5-P8"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/clone-wars-r5-p8-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/clone-wars-r5-p8-created-by-darth-daddy.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/21/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 21, 2014, 09:47:18 PM
Great job, the weathering  is amazing. He looks like he's been on tatooine way too long.
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Post by: Barmic_Rin on June 23, 2014, 11:03:58 PM
He's amazing, great job on the weathering!
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Post by: darthdaddy on June 26, 2014, 01:29:33 PM
Thanks! :)
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Post by: wraithnine on June 26, 2014, 11:44:17 PM
great work Brian!  you did an awesome job!!
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Post by: TheMasterHurst on June 27, 2014, 05:52:19 AM
Nice job mate ! love the weathering
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Post by: Tamer on June 29, 2014, 07:28:37 AM
Great idea about using the interchangeable head. Off to share. Looks great Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/21/14
Post by: darthdaddy on June 30, 2014, 07:54:38 PM
Thanks :)  I got the week off.  Here's a new custom from Elias.  A Clone Wars version of Captain Typho.

CLONE WARS "CAPTAIN TYPHO"
by ELIAS


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Click the link to read the post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/clone-wars-captain-typho-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/06/clone-wars-captain-typho-by-elias.html)


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Post by: DarthSinister on June 30, 2014, 08:49:50 PM
Wow, nice job Elias!
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on June 30, 2014, 10:11:30 PM
Great job! Did you do some sculpting on him?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/14
Post by: Tamer on July 01, 2014, 11:41:09 AM
Great to see TCW living on. Nice work Elias. Off to the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/14
Post by: Elias on July 02, 2014, 04:16:30 AM
Great job! Did you do some sculpting on him?

None at all.  All that I had to do was sand the bottom of the ball joint at the back of his neck so the rounded edge didn't show beneath the hairline and stayed flush to make it look like an official Hasbro figure.  He took less than an hour to make.  The best part was it didn't loosen the head on the figure at all because it didn't need to be sanded up past the halfway point on the ball joint.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/14
Post by: customjedi on July 02, 2014, 08:29:47 AM
Typho looks great. Well done!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 03, 2014, 10:10:33 PM
As soon as I saw this pirate in "Revival", the premiere episode of the The Clone Wars fifth season, I knew I wanted to make him.  I can't really explain it, but he immediately became my favorite pirate in Hondo's pirate gang.  Especially after his appearance in the Jedi youngling arc later in the year.  There was something about his look that really caught my eye.  I felt like he was exactly what I needed to diversify the look of our custom Pirate Gang collection and I wanted to take on the challenge.

When I looked at all the Star Wars figures that had been released over the years, I realized that I couldn't really find a decent base figure to make it happen.  I settled on a Marvel action figure of "Thing" from the Fantastic Four.  I say settled, because I feel like this action figure is a little too tall to be screen accurate.  When I weighed my options for reducing his height, I decided that I risked compromising articulation and the integrity of the figure if I really made a fuss and I decided to leave the figure as is.  From there I completely sanded and resculpted an entirely new figure on top of what was present and made an entirely new action figure.  

I really love the way he came out and I couldn't be happier with the overall results.  I'm not really sure how many more pirates I will do in the future, now that this one is finished.  I guess only he future can tell.  Hope you all enjoy the holiday weekend and be safe out there!


CLONE WARS
"WEEQUAY CRAGGY TOOTH PIRATE A"
created by Darth Daddy


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Check the link for more pics, how it was done and some new pirate group shots:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-weequay-craggy-tooth-pirate.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-weequay-craggy-tooth-pirate.html)



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Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on July 04, 2014, 07:36:38 AM
Love the sculpting on this body. Awesome job as always.
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Post by: Tamer on July 04, 2014, 08:17:56 AM
I thought I recognized the Thing from first glance and it was just the perfect base for this one. Great work. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 04, 2014, 09:53:26 AM
Don't mess with that dude! Great job!
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Post by: Elias on July 13, 2014, 10:03:58 AM
This is an action figure that I created with two Shahan Alama action figures and some Clone Wars Quinlan Vos hands.  First I modified the boots with some green stuff.  Made them flap over at the top.  I repainted the arms, legs, and torso.  I also repainted the hat, cummerbund and the shoulder armor too.  I used a scrap of dried flat green stuff, cut it into shape, and glued it below the ears to modify the Shahan Alama figure so he wore a bandana.  I used the blue gloved forearm from two Shahan Alama figures to do his forearms.  I couldn't use the Shahan Alama hand because he only had one regular hand to work with.  The Clone Wars Quinlan Vos action figure supplied the perfect replacements.  I didn't want to see the extra heads go to waste and this was a great way to give them some use. When I saw him on the show and I saw I had the parts to do it, I figured it was meant to be.

CLONE WARS
"HONDO OHNAKA WEEQUAY PIRATE with BANDANA"
created by Elias


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Click the link below for MORE pirates!

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-hondo-ohnaka-bandana-weequay.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-hondo-ohnaka-bandana-weequay.html)



Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/14
Post by: DarthSinister on July 13, 2014, 02:09:23 PM
Great job Elias, you can never have enough Intergalactic Pirates!

By the way, I'd like to thank you and your Dad for the brilliant profile and video you created for me on your blog! A million thanks!
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Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on July 13, 2014, 06:26:34 PM
Great looking figure. Love the bandana, and the Quinlan Vos hands blend in seamlessly.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/14
Post by: Tamer on July 14, 2014, 06:52:17 AM
Very nice Brian. I gotta go share this one. Talk about a lot of work and steps on this one!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 14, 2014, 07:46:20 AM
Very nice Brian. I gotta go share this one. Talk about a lot of work and steps on this one!

This pirate was actually made by Elias.  I spent the weekend working on a new unnanounced work in progress that I just finished the sculpt work on.  Hopefully I will have the new figure painted up by the end of this week, or the beginning of next week, but Elias was the one who made the new pirate with the bandana for this week's post. Pretty cool that he has gotten so good that his work is being mistaken as my own.  Maybe I can finally retire from customizing action figures and Elias can do the blog on his own. 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/14
Post by: Tamer on July 15, 2014, 07:20:25 AM
I need to go correct that name on the story. Sorry Elias!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 22, 2014, 01:48:47 AM
Here is the custom action figure that I teased.

Clone Wars "99" Custom Action Figure
created by Darth Daddy


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Check the blog for many more pictures:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-99-custom-action-figure.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/clone-wars-99-custom-action-figure.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: Mr. Black on July 22, 2014, 04:17:33 AM
Had to get caught up with your excellent work, buddy. Love that Verpine Jedi and the heavy Weequay pirate. That's some tough looking fella! Also great work on articulating 8D8. Kinda funny, since it hardly moves in the movie :)

Clone '99' is pretty cool as well. He reminds me a lot of Ephialtes from '300'.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: Tamer on July 22, 2014, 06:39:42 AM
99 looks good on the front page.
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Post by: Mando Assasin on July 22, 2014, 10:02:26 AM
WOW. ant believe i have never seen anyone do this.
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Post by: CloneCrazy on July 22, 2014, 11:02:24 AM
Awesome job DD! One of the most underrated CW by far, glad you're giving him the love he deserves!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: CloneSniper78 on July 22, 2014, 11:10:52 AM
That is so awesome! Great job!
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Post by: Starchaser on July 22, 2014, 11:11:15 AM
DarthDaddy - I agree with you about 99, I thought his story added some humanity to The Clone Wars. Nice job on the sculpting, this must have been challenging. Great custom of a very special character.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on July 22, 2014, 12:40:32 PM
Nice work on 99! Great use of magnets too!
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Post by: Barmic_Rin on July 22, 2014, 01:20:16 PM
It's work like yours that gets people into customizing!! Great work!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on July 22, 2014, 01:54:52 PM
Simply incredible. 99 definitely did a lot to humanize and bring that sense of family to the clones. You've done him justice sir.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: koth on July 22, 2014, 02:16:04 PM
Totes Amazeballs! Loving this guy. When are you going into production?
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Post by: halnarthax87 on July 23, 2014, 11:18:40 AM
Aw, it's shorty! Sad little character he was. And yet he proved his worth in the end, to the point I wasn't sure whether to feel sad or happy for him since he just seemed so happy to do his part in battle. I can't imagine his figure would have sold a lot had they made one, so I'm glad to see some customs of him. Your recreation of him is just perfect.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 30, 2014, 06:18:08 AM
Thanks everyone.  I was really happy about this figure.  I think it's the first custom action figure that I've made that I have a sentimental attachment to, although I have no explanation for why.  I never had a figure come together so smoothly and so quickly (three 8 hour sessions).   He came out exactly as I had envisioned.  I wish all my 100 % sculpted figures came together so smoothly.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: butterfingers on July 30, 2014, 11:22:50 AM
Haven't been on the Yards in awhile, but I had some time to kill and just went through your entire thread. Your customizing skills are superb and you are an excellent sculptor. Wish I could sculpt like you, but really enjoyed looking through all your customs. Keep up the great work! Really glad to see you bring out Custom Clone Wars figures that weren't made by Hasbro. Awesome work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 30, 2014, 04:13:29 PM
Haven't been on the Yards in awhile, but I had some time to kill and just went through your entire thread. Your customizing skills are superb and you are an excellent sculptor. Wish I could sculpt like you, but really enjoyed looking through all your customs. Keep up the great work! Really glad to see you bring out Custom Clone Wars figures that weren't made by Hasbro. Awesome work!

Thanks Butterfingers!  I can't take credit for all the figures in this thread.  A fair amount of the figures were made by my 10 year old Elias.  He even did the head sculpts for Yoda and one of the Palpatine's. (the best one).  I'm actually a beginner at sculpting.  I only started when I began customizing action figures.  I just dove in head first.  Sanding what you sculpt to refine what you have is the key.  I didn't know that initially, my first sculpts could use a second go round.  I practice as often as I can.  Your compliments mean a lot!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: darthdaddy on July 30, 2014, 04:16:16 PM
Here's another one from my little guy.  He spent two days working on this one.  He only finished the torture rack so far.  He hasn't gotten to the droid itself yet.  After seeing Chewie's version, he wants me to find some wires to add to the figure.  He's vacationing in Mexico so I had to post it for him.

"JABBA's PALACE - DROID TORTURE RACK"
painted by Elias


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(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tb8yUyffHQs/U9VfNj9UpNI/AAAAAAAACZs/dyMnaMnS-fg/s800/IMGP9247.JPG)
He made the 8D8 droid too!

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fSK_phdJ4iQ/U9Vi6Ag_4YI/AAAAAAAACbE/B_MrE3VmnvY/s800/IMGP8979.JPG)

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CHECK OUT THE LINK FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/jabbas-palace-droid-torture-rack.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/07/jabbas-palace-droid-torture-rack.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/14
Post by: Tamer on July 31, 2014, 04:10:19 AM
Wow, that looks fantastic. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/14
Post by: butterfingers on July 31, 2014, 11:53:46 AM
Haven't been on the Yards in awhile, but I had some time to kill and just went through your entire thread. Your customizing skills are superb and you are an excellent sculptor. Wish I could sculpt like you, but really enjoyed looking through all your customs. Keep up the great work! Really glad to see you bring out Custom Clone Wars figures that weren't made by Hasbro. Awesome work!

Thanks Butterfingers!  I can't take credit for all the figures in this thread.  A fair amount of the figures were made by my 10 year old Elias.  He even did the head sculpts for Yoda and one of the Palpatine's. (the best one).  I'm actually a beginner at sculpting.  I only started when I began customizing action figures.  I just dove in head first.  Sanding what you sculpt to refine what you have is the key.  I didn't know that initially, my first sculpts could use a second go round.  I practice as often as I can.  Your compliments mean a lot!


You and your son are very talented. It's great to see you two sharing and creating custom figures together. Hope to see more from you!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/14
Post by: DarthSinister on July 31, 2014, 02:59:25 PM
I love the torture rack Elias! And your 99 is cool too Daddy!
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Post by: CloneSniper78 on August 01, 2014, 12:32:03 AM
Love the rack!
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Post by: JediMerc on August 01, 2014, 05:05:39 AM
Very nice work---again---Elias!  You and your father have become quite the dynamic duo of customizing.  Good to see you both still coming up with great projects and turning out awesome customs.  The torture rack is just another in a long line of great work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/14
Post by: darthdaddy on August 04, 2014, 05:38:46 PM
A big thanks from is here at Customs for the Kids!  We really appreciate all the wonderful feedback!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/14
Post by: Starchaser on August 05, 2014, 09:41:11 PM
Great work Elias, you have a lot of talent (and a great model and teacher in your dad). It's fun to watch you develop as a customizer. Keep it up!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/14
Post by: darthdaddy on August 08, 2014, 09:08:18 AM

Another new one from Elias.  I love summers, because Elias does most of the blog work so I don't have to.

"R2-D2 -  BIG HAY-ZU version"
created by Elias


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ob8ZX69PmtM/U-FDCTL1RpI/AAAAAAAACkU/yyY7lfbBF-0/s1600/IMGP9330.JPG)


CHECK OUT THE LINK FOR HIS BLOG POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/08/r2-d2-big-hay-zu-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/08/r2-d2-big-hay-zu-created-by-elias.html)




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Post by: Tamer on August 10, 2014, 07:17:10 AM
Looks good, on the front page.
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Post by: Sjefke on August 11, 2014, 06:48:12 AM
I love the detail on the torture rack.  The grease marks on the piston is great.  Hows work on the courier droid coming?  I have a reference image, if you're interested.   http://www.pinterest.com/pin/323485185707936555/

I cant place the episode in TCW with R2 and 3PO.

Love your stuff (DD & Elias, both)
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Post by: customjedi on August 11, 2014, 07:11:56 AM
R2 with Hay-Zu goo. Love it!
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Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on August 11, 2014, 05:52:13 PM
Awesome work. Loved that episode too, C3P0 and R2 ater one of the best "odd couples".
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/08/14
Post by: Elias on August 25, 2014, 02:05:42 PM
Thanks everybody! Coming from customizers as good as you all are really means a lot!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/08/14
Post by: Elias on August 25, 2014, 02:12:43 PM
Here's a figure Dad and I worked on over the course of the week.  Every time either one of us walked past him, we worked on him a little more until he was done.   We had big customizing plans this past week when we were on vacation. Unfortunately, this action figure of a Clone Wars Weequay pirate is all we have to show for it.  Yeah, we know...another pirate.  We had big plans but our latest offering doesn't even come close to what we had envisioned to build.  Over the summer, I make almost all the custom figures, so Dad can take a break. I was more interested in playing with the toys in my room than making some new ones, so we made none of the custom creations that Dad thought we would.

Don't really know what we will be revealing in the near future, because we are going to be making it up as we go along for a while. We haven't been very productive lately, and we've neglected getting all of our new larger projects started.  Hope you enjoy the new pirate though!

"CLONE WARS
WEEQUAY PIRATE"
created by Darth Daddy & Elias


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-M0lTc_LACDE/U_qNlposX3I/AAAAAAAACzw/k6L96SXUtd4/s1600/IMGP9376.JPG)

CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE IMAGES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/08/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/08/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html)


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Post by: Tamer on August 26, 2014, 02:46:10 AM
Nothing wrong with another TCW Pirate.

Off to share.
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Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on August 26, 2014, 10:21:52 AM
You can never have too many pirates. Trust me, I know the feeling, not getting to everything you had planned. I have about 7 barely started to halfway there figures I haven't touched. Summer has just been too much fun with the wife and kids.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 07, 2014, 10:05:34 AM
This latest post is showing how a quick repaint of some Clone Wars Death Watch Mandalorian Warriors that came with the Mandalorian Speeder from Hasbro's mini-rig line can offer up some pretty cool looking Maul Mandos.  The project is an easy way to add a few Maul Mandos to your Clone Wars collection.  The articulation on these figures is just phenomenal...especially, at the ball jointed wrists and hips! 

These figures also really complement our Clone Wars Darth Maul and the Mandalorian Super Commando custom action figures created by Peakob1 Custom Creations. 

"MAUL MANDOS"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OyBBmCZ1hL8/VA3NNP3TxKI/AAAAAAAAPpE/EUr0IMPFJjM/s1000/IMGP9475.JPG)

FOR MORE PICTURES VISIT THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/09/maul-mandos-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/09/maul-mandos-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/07/14
Post by: Tamer on September 08, 2014, 02:26:48 AM
These make me realize how much I miss the Mini-Rig Line Up. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/07/14
Post by: darthdaddy on September 16, 2014, 03:26:42 AM
The custom action figure for the character of Sergeant Doallyn took less than one minute to make.  I just sliced the neck ball joint off of the Bane Malar figure and popped the head of the new Black Series Brock Starsher (Jabba's Skiff Guard #27) onto the Bane Malar body.  I bought the Bane Malar as soon as I found out Brock Starsher was being released.  It was a great way to add to Jabba's Denizens.  Expect this custom to show up heavy in the forums by a variety of customizers.  Lot's of people have plans to make this one.

"Doallyn"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WIVOwrKgua8/VBeYVzexe7I/AAAAAAAAC_4/ndXjkuWqrNQ/s1000/IMGP9486.JPG)

Visit the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/09/doallyn-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/09/doallyn-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: Tamer on September 17, 2014, 02:54:40 AM
Very nice. That would make for a cool video too Brian. If you do create another one and take a video of it send it to me and I will load it to our YouTube Channel! I think folks would love to see this nice slice fix, not just for this but a variety of head switches! Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: Sjefke on September 17, 2014, 07:40:18 AM
Excellent. 

I cant wait to get my TWO Starshers from Beyond Mortality Toys so I can make this same head switch.  I'm still trying to score a second Bane Malar, but that shouldn't be too difficult.

Malar is in all likelihod the right body for the Doallyn character.  Lucas was constantly reusing and repainting suits, helmets and masks to get a bigger variety of background characters.  Here's a link to a reference photo I have of Doallyn with his mask off.
http://a.disquscdn.com/uploads/mediaembed/images/1200/2992/original.jpg
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: DarthSinister on September 17, 2014, 08:37:23 AM
Yep, you're right. A lot of people will be doing this one. I think it's great! Yours is the first I've seen.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: darthdaddy on September 17, 2014, 03:30:44 PM
Very nice. That would make for a cool video too Brian. If you do create another one and take a video of it send it to me and I will load it to our YouTube Channel! I think folks would love to see this nice slice fix, not just for this but a variety of head switches! Off to share.
 

Unfortunately, I am on the road until Sunday.  Job has me out and about.  I do however have a photo illustrating exactly where I made the slice I popped the head onto.  Here she is:

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-lqGbfAUxW2I/VBeYXZdXO7I/AAAAAAAADAM/Yiz7R-cV9XQ/s1600/IMGP9492.JPG)
I kept enough off the ball joint on the torso so that the ball socket on the head snapped into place snugly.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: Tamer on September 17, 2014, 04:08:04 PM
That is a great picture. Shows how much to cut nicely. Time to take that pic to the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on September 20, 2014, 06:58:20 AM
simple but effective ! the head is more accurate in size to the bane figure then the actual hasbro figure ! I too Agree that this custom is going to be used a lot ...... just waiting for and extra helmet for mine lol  Good job as always
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/14
Post by: darthdaddy on October 05, 2014, 01:26:23 PM
Being huge fans of "The Clone Wars" television series, we were thrilled last week when StarWars.com announced the continuation of The Clone Wars Legacy through a diverse selection of platforms which included: a novel, a Darth Maul comic book series, and the release of a complete story arc of unfinished animation featuring Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker in four, 20 minute episodes accompanied by the voice acting talents of James Arnold Taylor and Matt Lanter.  The four new episodes featured a new character model for Anakin Skywalker with longer hair similar to the length of his hair in Revenge of the Sith. 

Since the Five Below store down the street from us had a few of the older Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker action figures, Dad figured he'd try and make the latest version of Anakin that would've graced our television screens had the show continued production.  He just sculpted some new hair on the older figure and painted the hair so it was the same color as the older figure.


"CLONE WARS LEGACY:
UTAPAU ANAKIN SKYWALKER"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fEQDM397Xh4/VDcIshU6IKI/AAAAAAAADPY/5OaALl_A6Os/s1000/IMGP9527.JPG)

CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS AND LINKS TO THE NEW EPISODES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/10/clone-wars-legacy-utapau-anakin.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/10/clone-wars-legacy-utapau-anakin.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/05/14
Post by: Tamer on October 06, 2014, 02:31:47 AM
I figured you might have noticed that new TCW Stuff. New figure on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/05/14
Post by: darthdaddy on November 23, 2014, 05:07:57 AM
My first Rebels custom action figure:

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9ynzT4foAsc/VG_VUibkuhI/AAAAAAAAPzc/vRW5bj8xnew/s280/unnamed.jpg)

Check out the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/11/c1-10p-aka-chopper-featuring.html?m=1 (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/11/c1-10p-aka-chopper-featuring.html?m=1)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/23/14
Post by: Tamer on November 23, 2014, 08:07:30 AM
Update shared.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/23/14
Post by: Starchaser on November 30, 2014, 12:48:44 AM
Love the Chopper add-ons. It's too bad Hasbro didn't see the value of this. Glad you did.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/23/14
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2014, 07:35:23 AM
Thanks Starchaser :)

Here are a few new customs I made...

It's been a while since I posted up a new figure.  Here's one I created for Dan of the Dead for Yakface.com's Secret Santa.


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-xFBp9FY8Dpo/VJoJyKzBwvI/AAAAAAAAD6o/5R9gfjzC9AI/s1000/IMGP9968.JPG)


Here is a link with more pictures:
Star Wars: Customs for the Kid: YAKFACE SECRET SANTA 2014 featuring DAN of the DEAD & DARTH DADDY (http://"http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/12/yakface-secret-santa-2014-featuring-dan.html")





Just two quick modifications for the Inquisitor's lightsaber.


"LIGHTSABER MODIFICATIONS"
by Darth Daddy

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RUTwcBHl0Ho/VI2P_TmEReI/AAAAAAAADyo/5JaMUavJMlw/s1000/IMGP9906.JPG)


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vMIW3rT6ckY/VI2P9Pjdd_I/AAAAAAAADy0/tMLUV_ASjBQ/s1000/IMGP9895.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--um7aoGo02s/VI2P7JXb7DI/AAAAAAAADyA/zXuPTHS1sDM/s1600/IMGP9877.JPG)


CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PICS:
Star Wars: Customs for the Kid: STAR WARS REBELS: INQUISITOR LIGHTSABER MODS (http://"http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/12/star-wars-rebels-inquisitor-lightsaber.html")



And my newest figure:

"AGENT KALLUS"
created by Darth Daddy

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_8SH9T2SC2I/VKKoj9PUd6I/AAAAAAAAD_4/s1xMrPBjhEM/s1000/IMGP0016.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WvmX6Ukdrb0/VKVR3MStMRI/AAAAAAAAECQ/rbdc180gaXY/s700/IMGP0013.JPG)

Check the link for a LOT more pics of this one:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/12/agent-kallus-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/12/agent-kallus-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/14
Post by: Tamer on January 01, 2015, 12:07:18 PM
Wow, great movement in that Kallus. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/14
Post by: Starchaser on January 02, 2015, 08:55:17 PM
Agent Kallus is great. The new range of motion is a vast improvement and I love the longer battle staff. The Whiphid warrior/shaman is gorgeous. The headdress looks like an original sculpt, its brilliant.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/14
Post by: Elias on January 10, 2015, 06:05:39 AM
Our first custom action figure post for 2015.  Even though it is our first post of the year, this action figure was actually made in 2014.

For my 5 year old cousin's birthday 2 years ago, we gave him the entire Star Wars video library complete with all the films, The Clone Wars TV episodes, and the old Ewok movies that were made for television when I was a little kid. When he began to watch some of the content that we gave him, he started with the "The Battle for Endor" movie. He loved the movie so much that he watched it 3-4 times a day for weeks on end.

When we visited his house on vacation, we brought him the Vintage Wicket and Star Tours Teek action figures, as well as, the Ewok Battle Pack that was exclusive to Toys R' Us. While we were visiting for the week, he saw us make custom action figures for the blog and was really impressed with our ability to make our own toys. So much so, that he asked if we could make a Noa and a Cindel for him last Christmas.

He really liked what we made him, so this holiday, he asked for some of the baddies from the same film. We thought it would be fun if we made him a Charal action figure.  To do so, we used the body from a G.I. Joe Baroness action figure, and used green stuff to sculpt on her armor and necklace.  Originally, Dad wanted to do an original head sculpt, but due to time constraints and a heavy work load, he had to utilize the Black Series Mara Jade head to finish the custom in time for the holidays.  Dad just gave the head a simple repaint.  The hardest part was creating the soft goods and the feather cape that she wears. The dress and cape Dad took from the Black Series Luminara Unduli action figure and sewed in a red liner from some spare fabric he had left over from his Mother Talzin custom action figure.  It was the first time Dad ever did feather work, but he was pretty happy with how she turned out.

My favorite part of the project was the crow that I sculpted out of Green Stuff. Since Charal frequently uses her red gemstone ring to transform herself into a crow, we thought it would be fun to include the crow as part of the gift too.

My cousin absolutely loved the new addition to his "Battle for Endor" action figure collection.


"BATTLE FOR ENDOR" CHARAL action figure
created by Customs for the Kid

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0Cbfnx71tc/VKrSDH1x6MI/AAAAAAAAEGE/v3Jw6BZA4fU/s1000/IMGP9995.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7A5buyOSENk/VKrRhGEbtlI/AAAAAAAAEEY/yexlzlWdIig/s1000/IMGP0032.JPG)

Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/battle-for-endor-charal-action-figure.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/battle-for-endor-charal-action-figure.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/10/15
Post by: Rezikai on January 10, 2015, 07:50:28 AM
As I said before, Charal is a guilty pleasure, love it!


ps.
the agent Kallus is far and away what hasbro should have made for the line. that Lasan's guardsmen bowstaff is crazy good.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/10/15
Post by: Tamer on January 10, 2015, 08:14:33 AM
Great update. Off to share.
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Post by: Sjefke on January 10, 2015, 08:51:55 AM
Great custom. 
That's the best use of Hair-monster Mara Jade I've seen so far.  Nice soft goods and excellent use of the feathers too.

and I'm glad I'm not the only one making customs of female characters this year.   ;D
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/10/15
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on January 10, 2015, 01:30:40 PM
That is a great looking custom figure of Charal! You found a great use for all those big hair Mara Jade heads that a lot of us customizers have collecting dust in our fodder bins.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/10/15
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on January 13, 2015, 12:51:41 PM
Love this figure and she is so well done! Nice work with those feathers, that could not have been easy to get looking that perfect! Another amazing creation!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/10/15
Post by: darthdaddy on January 20, 2015, 12:44:48 PM
Thank you everyone for the complimentary feedback on Charal. 

My next custom is an accessory for a figure.

As soon as I finished creating the extended bow rifle for my custom Agent Kallus action figure, I knew I needed to create an extended bow rifle to use with our Zeb action figures.  Especially if we wanted to recreate that epic battle between Kallus and Zeb in the Rebels episode Droids in Distress.

To make the extended version of Zeb's bow rifle I used some clear styrene rod and then used twisted clear rubber bands to simulate the pulsing energy strands found at the ends.  It used two of Zeb's rifles to arrange the bow rifle the way that I did it.  I included work in progress pictures at the bottom so you can see where I extended the bow rifle with the polystyrene rod.  The clear rubber bands are glued in place with krazy glue.  I drilled through and into some of the Hasbro bow rifle parts so the polystyrene would have stronger connections when glued into place.

"Zeb's Extended Bow Rifle"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0LktH1sV81g/VL6V6GWfi4I/AAAAAAAAEM4/RY99zQFGArM/s1000/2015-01-20%2B11.52.52%2B1.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3wvXZjiyNNU/VL6ZyceKqhI/AAAAAAAAENg/xKmqyNIp4-0/s1000/2015-01-20%2B11.52.33%2B1.jpg)


Check out the post for more pics and info on how it was made:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/zebs-extended-bow-rifle-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/zebs-extended-bow-rifle-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/15
Post by: Clonehead on January 20, 2015, 03:49:08 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/15
Post by: Tamer on January 21, 2015, 03:49:25 AM
Zeb update on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/20/15
Post by: darthdaddy on January 26, 2015, 07:19:39 AM
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b393/BrianFulton/saber%20mod_zpsutnhnr7i_1.jpg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/BrianFulton/media/saber%20mod_zpsutnhnr7i_1.jpg.html)

Did a short video on a lightsaber modification for The Star Wars Rebels Inquisitor figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/hey-my-lightsaber-doesnt-do-that.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/hey-my-lightsaber-doesnt-do-that.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/26/15
Post by: Starchaser on January 27, 2015, 12:23:15 AM
Really love your work on the Rebels figures. The new Bo-rifle looks great!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/26/15
Post by: darthdaddy on January 27, 2015, 09:58:59 AM
Thanks! Not sure how much I'll dive into Rebels, but there were a few small adjustments I wanted to make to increase play-ability.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/26/15
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2015, 03:59:31 AM
Time to go find that video code and get it on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/26/15
Post by: darthdaddy on January 30, 2015, 02:56:24 PM
Thanks Shawn,

Here's my latest custom figure.  A Bespin Lando Calrissian.

"LANDO CALRISSIAN"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ht4E8mxHXcI/VMvCy4IFGOI/AAAAAAAAEVo/R3zhqoBmrMM/s1600/2015-01-30%2B11.52.20%2B1.jpg)

Check out the link for the recipe and more:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/lando-calrissian-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/01/lando-calrissian-created-by-darth-daddy.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/31/15
Post by: Tamer on February 01, 2015, 03:47:49 AM
Wow, that looks great. The soft goods really compliment this one well too. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/31/15
Post by: hemble on February 01, 2015, 04:40:00 AM
Always great to see what you guys do and this is no exception.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/31/15
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 01, 2015, 11:54:24 AM
Great job! Wish I had all the parts to do this.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/31/15
Post by: Bronxstalker on February 02, 2015, 06:24:04 AM
Great job on Lando.  Like, really great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/31/15
Post by: darthdaddy on February 15, 2015, 06:14:52 PM
Thanks guys!

So I wasn't really happy with the first custom action figure of Chopper that I made, so I took one more crack at him.  This time I used the arms from the front of the Ralph McQuarrie R2-D2 that I realized I should have used immediately after finishing my last version.  It's funny how the best piece could be right there under your nose and you still completely miss it. I inserted magnets at each end of the arm for articulation.

I also added a few extra accessories that I didn't provide the last time around. A wheel made from a recycled plastic Chinese food container, some clear styrene rod, a magnet, and some Green Stuff. Once I finished the fabrication of the wheel, I sculpted a rocket booster from Green Stuff, glue gun, that I then finished off with a few washes of sepia and red.  I really like that these simple modifications provided so much more from this Chopper compared to my last stab at it.   I just showed this figure on the last episode of The Wolpack Podcast when I appeared as a guest, so I figured I should finish him up and get him posted since he was sort of revealed already. 

Hope you all enjoy!

"C1-10P" aka "CHOPPER"
with Accessories
created by DARTH DADDY


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QxZdENHW_nQ/VODfZEW21BI/AAAAAAAAEeM/KKMj_Y_NtdY/s1600/2015-02-15%2B11.42.39%2B2.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-c2tf1JrioN8/VODfS20D9rI/AAAAAAAAEd8/hI1sb1-WHLk/s1600/2015-02-15%2B11.42.22%2B1.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7lVpC4aj85I/VODfLbtJtjI/AAAAAAAAEdM/-qwh9RPfBvI/s1600/2015-02-15%2B11.40.01%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/02/c1-10p-aka-chopper-and-accessories-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/02/c1-10p-aka-chopper-and-accessories-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/15/15
Post by: Tamer on February 16, 2015, 05:17:34 AM
Looks wonderful to me. You might have to start making you own new REBELS Figures. I have a very good feeling this line is going to take a huge back seat, if not downright go away, once E7 starts. I hope I am wrong, but this weekend sure didn't prove me wrong did it.

Off to share. As usual great work Brian.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/15/15
Post by: hemble on February 18, 2015, 02:54:05 AM
Chopper looks great.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/15/15
Post by: darthdaddy on February 23, 2015, 05:54:40 AM
Thanks guys!

This is just a quick modification that you can  make to Zeb's Bo-Rifle if you have a drill, krazy glue, and some small rare earth magnets on hand.  Just drill two small holes in to the triangles on the back of the Zeb action figure and two more into Zeb's Bo-Rifle and the weapon will attach to his back just like in the show.  I used an X-acto knife to adjust the weapon so it is positioned like it is when it is closed.  I just cut off the trigger and handle and then glued them into the reconfigured location.  It should take you less than thirty minutes to perform this modification.

"ZEB's BO RIFLE MODIFICATION"
created by Darth Daddy

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9D-wvXpy7w0/VOseeGD-C2I/AAAAAAAAEiQ/BxEDxVFWDO8/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.06.24%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2N3TbvVzR_4/VOsedBv5b-I/AAAAAAAAEh8/D8gFGNw-Zx4/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.03.10%2B1.jpg)


Check the link for more info:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/02/zebs-bo-rifle-modification-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/02/zebs-bo-rifle-modification-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/15
Post by: Tamer on February 24, 2015, 03:53:03 AM
Nice, I have to go share this.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/15
Post by: Starchaser on February 26, 2015, 11:36:13 AM
Really love the improvements to Chopper. Your work on the front well was really fantastic.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/23/15
Post by: Elias on March 02, 2015, 05:33:01 AM
Last year around the holidays, Dad bought me some of the podracer cast figure models that were created by ASIS FILM MODELS.  Although the figures offered no articulation, the sculpts were really amazing!

Recently I painted the Wan Sandage that I received to display with my podracer collection.  It was really cool adding another great podracer to my Phantom Menace collection.  Stay tuned for more podracers throughout the month of March!

"WAN SANDAGE"
painted by Elias
sculpt and cast created by ASIS FILM MODELS


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WmNuGTebADs/VPRSWLon9ZI/AAAAAAAAEjY/areqjdPvL8A/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.10.55%2B1.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pGE0vPZKc18/VPRScDr8YsI/AAAAAAAAEjg/ew3DAohhVR0/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.11.39%2B1.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6sCWLiaEBig/VPRSiNaiKSI/AAAAAAAAEj8/I0mizZ4OFN4/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.12.33%2B1.jpg)

Check the link for more info on how to order some podracers for yourself:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/wan-sandage-painted-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/wan-sandage-painted-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/02/15
Post by: Starchaser on March 02, 2015, 10:14:12 PM
Great job painting the Wan Sandage model. It is nice to be able to expand the podracer collection, and this will certainly will be a fantastic addition to your line-up.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/02/15
Post by: Tamer on March 04, 2015, 03:33:33 AM
Nice painting. on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/02/15
Post by: hemble on March 04, 2015, 03:53:37 AM
darthdaddy - the alteration is very well done.

Elias - Your paint apps on Wan Sandage is stunning mate, the textures and weathering is spoton.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/02/15
Post by: darthdaddy on March 08, 2015, 05:58:06 AM
Thanks everyone :)

Elias really impressed me with the paint job of his second podracer from ASIS FILM MODELS cast figure model series. Although the figures offer no articulation, the sculpts are out of this world!

Recently Elias painted the "Ebe Endocott" that we received in hopes of growing his Phantom Menace collection. Elias' paintwork was so skillfully applied and he was able to add one more podracer to his display. Stay tuned for two more podracers in the month of March this time painted by ASIS FILM MODELS themselves.  Customs for the Kid was able to acquire the very podracers that were used in the photography for their store's website! 

"EBE ENDOCOTT"
painted by Elias
sculpt and cast created by ASIS FILM MODELS


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ZbSWih_Ov00/VPuYUFn8kxI/AAAAAAAAEnw/doNngPLhHEY/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.08.09%2B1.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HcKb51hrYXY/VPuYTuXC7yI/AAAAAAAAEns/kz7Ao8l5OUE/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.08.48%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AVUaLCGo0Ow/VPuYVLcEu5I/AAAAAAAAEn8/zc9T4Bc9W_k/s1000/2015-02-22%2B03.08.20%2B1.jpg)

CLICK THE LINK FOR STORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/ebe-endocott-painted-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/ebe-endocott-painted-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/08/15
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2015, 02:56:53 AM
He looks good on the front page. Nice to see new SW Aliens even if they dont
articulate much.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/08/15
Post by: darthdaddy on March 22, 2015, 04:50:18 PM
This Star Wars custom action figure is just a repaint of the AT-DP pilot as a way to create a pilot for our newly acquired Imperial Troop Transport.  The hardest part was painting the white Imperial cog on the helmet of the figure.  I tried to recreate the gloss look on the armor that is reflected in the animated Rebels series.  I have a strong feeling we will see this figure released y Hasbro in a future wave.

"Tank Transport Pilot"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-DDdak0C9Vz8/VQ9EYT66-TI/AAAAAAAAE-U/VmfJis9nRp0/s1000/2015-03-22%2B05.12.23%2B1.jpg)

To see more images got to the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/tank-transport-pilot-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/tank-transport-pilot-created-by-darth.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/22/15
Post by: Tamer on March 23, 2015, 02:30:11 AM
Great idea. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/22/15
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on March 23, 2015, 07:49:49 PM
Love the great color scheme!! Love the job well done!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/22/15
Post by: darthdaddy on March 30, 2015, 08:57:28 PM
Thanks guys!

This was a quick figure I made, by replacing the Ezra Bridger head from the 2 pack where Ezra was in disguise as Dev Morgan the Imperial cadet.  I just created an original headsculpt to make it into a Zare Leonis.  Here at home we felt that the Zare Leonis character deserved an action figure so we did what we had to do to make it so.  I used a combination of Green Stuff and Aves Fixit to do the sculpt.

STAR WARS REBELS:
"ZARE LEONIS"

created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PGqt7ruicE/VRnw54oXMQI/AAAAAAAAFEA/WNKRLGnEOSY/s700/2015-03-30%2B08.12.49%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bAuKjg5EFbI/VRnwMlIxL-I/AAAAAAAAFDA/-a1ThYDv6zs/s700/2015-03-30%2B08.10.48%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE PICTURES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/star-wars-rebels-zare-leonis-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/03/star-wars-rebels-zare-leonis-created-by.html)
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Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2015, 01:58:01 AM
Looks good. Off to share.
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Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on March 31, 2015, 05:22:02 AM
Wow. Great head sculpt. Where'd you manage to find that Ezra, The only figures I seem to have an abundance of near me is the Sabine and Vizago 2 packs.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/30/15
Post by: darthdaddy on March 31, 2015, 06:45:13 AM
Wow. Great head sculpt. Where'd you manage to find that Ezra, The only figures I seem to have an abundance of near me is the Sabine and Vizago 2 packs.

I ordered him on Dorksidetoys.  I have been looking for Sabine everywhere.  Can't find her.  Maybe I should make a trip up your way.  What stores should I check in the Springfield area?
 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/30/15
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on March 31, 2015, 01:19:10 PM
Kohl's in Enfield had a packed display.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/30/15
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on March 31, 2015, 08:39:30 PM
NICE! More cadets on their way?
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Post by: AjuntaPall on April 01, 2015, 01:33:41 AM
Nice... I want one....off to make it happen  ;D
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/30/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 08, 2015, 03:32:11 AM
Hera Syndulla
created by Darth Daddy

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0ltLFOzB03k/VSQ126jqrtI/AAAAAAAAP5g/Q4ZceAJD6N4/s600/2015-04-07%2B02.19.56%2B1.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4U5B9IqYF9U/VSQ11yikBCI/AAAAAAAAP5Y/-3mJUSXQSkI/s600/2015-04-07%2B02.17.22%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tPgR0SJBxRQ/VSQ1-J9Qm-I/AAAAAAAAP6g/1iQJOS_-Yhc/s600/2015-04-07%2B02.36.38%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WAaHZmni2N4/VSQ17txLeAI/AAAAAAAAP6I/y0h7MwaC--4/s600/2015-04-07%2B02.29.31%2B1.jpg)



GO TO THE LINK FOR THE RECIPE & INFO. ON THE BUILD:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/04/star-wars-rebels-hera-syndulla-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/04/star-wars-rebels-hera-syndulla-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/30/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 09, 2015, 04:19:07 PM
Kohl's in Enfield had a packed display.

Was able to get to Kohl's in Enfield yesterday and was able to get Sabine.  Thanks so much for the tip!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: Tamer on April 10, 2015, 02:54:07 AM
Looks great. Nice to see the movement here. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: Hanzo_the_Razor on April 10, 2015, 07:11:44 AM
No problem. Glad I could help. Now I just need to find me a few Hera's and I'll be all set. Great job articulating her by the way.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: CloneSniper78 on April 10, 2015, 07:03:39 PM
Looks great, I always look forward to what you're going to make next.
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Post by: customjedi on April 10, 2015, 07:27:49 PM
Just stellar!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: TheIRISH Rogue on April 11, 2015, 06:28:46 PM
Now that is a phonominal figure!! Wow
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: Bronxstalker on April 13, 2015, 06:38:30 AM
Bravo.  She's great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/08/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 14, 2015, 03:08:54 AM
Thanks guys.  My other Rebels custom came out even better,

"SABINE WREN"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Vzz9KHdy8xE/VSyK_bKcbEI/AAAAAAAAFNA/Ct5MilnwCYs/s1600/2015-04-13%2B07.47.00%2B1.jpg)

LOTS MORE PICTURES ON THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/04/sabine-wren-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/04/sabine-wren-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: Mandalore_1992 on April 14, 2015, 09:17:07 AM
Wooow amanzing I love the details great custom work  0/ 0/
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: Tamer on April 15, 2015, 02:43:14 AM
Oh yeah, wonderful work. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: koth on April 15, 2015, 09:04:18 AM
Nice! I plan to do a repaint whenever they get released in the UK.
What head did you use?
Good work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 15, 2015, 11:03:45 AM
Nice! I plan to do a repaint whenever they get released in the UK.
What head did you use?
Good work!

I used a Clone Wars Padme head. Although it has been heavily modified.  Padme's head had a V-shaped jawline, while Sabine's is more a U. I re-sculpted the lower jaw to reflect that.  then I sculpted the hair on to the figure.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: Starchaser on April 15, 2015, 03:36:22 PM
I really admire the Rebels reworks. Hera looks great and the additional joints certainly add to the figure. Sabine is fabulous! The paint job is stunning and the work on the creating her head is remarkable. You are truly and inspiration.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 18, 2015, 10:45:50 AM
(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arFTHAurUeM/VTkK_EsJcsI/AAAAAAAAFXI/-cGNHlaV9_c/s1177/2015-04-23%2B10.08.08%2B1.jpg)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/14/15
Post by: AjuntaPall on April 18, 2015, 01:31:55 PM
Hey DarthDaddy aka brian fulton your one of my favorite customizers and it would mean a lot to me if you would check out my customs and possibly give some feedback. Thanks
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/18/15
Post by: AjuntaPall on April 19, 2015, 11:43:20 PM
Hey brian I would really like to add that Zare Leonis to my rebels collection. Do you have a mold/cast for the head or something. If so what product do you use to make a mold? Thanks
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/18/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 21, 2015, 10:11:39 AM
Hey brian I would really like to add that Zare Leonis to my rebels collection. Do you have a mold/cast for the head or something. If so what product do you use to make a mold? Thanks

I was going to for a friend on my next days off.  I have a lot of molding and casting projects to tackle.  Unfortunately,  I just found out that I have a family commitment on those days so I won't be able to.  Not sure when I'll be able to get around to it, but hopefully it will be soon.

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 21, 2015, 10:12:54 AM
Oh, and I use the Allumilite HS3
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/15
Post by: darthdaddy on April 21, 2015, 10:17:39 AM
Just changed the blog's appearance and tried to improve the look. I thought that I should have the banner from the first custom action figure I ever made to something more current and a better representation of what the blog is about. I also changed a lot of the elements in the sidebar to enhance the blog's appearance.  Web design isn't my strength so any feedback/ criticisms are greatly appreciated.

www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com (http://www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/21/15
Post by: darthdaddy on May 10, 2015, 02:28:34 PM
I just repainted the 2012 Droid Set Vintage Collection GNK Droid with a paint application that was inspired by the 1978 Power Droid from the Vintage Star Wars collection.  The sculpts on the figures were completely different, so I just tried to repaint the more modern figure with the old blue/orange paint scheme from the earlier figure.

"POWER DROID"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_BqKsioSBbs/VU-9XcX1v1I/AAAAAAAAP78/mjWRsqw5elU/s640/2015-05-10%2B07.17.43%2B1-1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fRA14fLGfD0/VU-9kSgb__I/AAAAAAAAP8k/ZwCSHEpygFs/s640/2015-05-10%2B07.20.07%2B1.jpg)

CHECK OUT THE BLOG FOR MORE IMAGES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/05/power-droid-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/05/power-droid-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/15
Post by: AjuntaPall on May 10, 2015, 11:01:32 PM
Love the gonk droid "power droid"
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/15
Post by: Tamer on May 11, 2015, 02:57:56 AM
My comments are on the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/15
Post by: Sjefke on May 12, 2015, 06:19:18 AM
Always a fan, Brian.  I love the augmentation on the Rebel 5POAs and Sabine is just gorgeous.  This little GNK is neat too.   I love anything OTC.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/15
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 12, 2015, 05:57:00 PM
Really like the the nod to the vintage power Droid !
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/10/15
Post by: darthdaddy on June 08, 2015, 08:34:33 AM
Thank you.

This was a quick custom made with the head of the Sandstorm Lando, lower arms of Bom Vimdim, and the Lando Calrissian - Smuggler Outfit action figure that Hasbro put out in 2007. The only paint needed was on the neck and lower arms.  We had the parts available so we felt like adding this version of Lando to the collection.


LANDO CALRISSIAN (SMUGGLER'S GARB)
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-gK2Tyc_k4xI/VXCcL7FDEdI/AAAAAAAAFlQ/Pxgg805LWqQ/s640/2015-06-04%2B11.18.10%2B1.jpg)

Check the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/06/rotj-lando-calrissian-smugglers-garb.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/06/rotj-lando-calrissian-smugglers-garb.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/08/15
Post by: AjuntaPall on June 08, 2015, 06:04:37 PM
Oooooh weee now you know I love 99.9% of what you and Elias come up with. I really dig this lando. In a couple of days I'm going to have some clone wars figs made up that hasbro never did I'd love for you to shoot on over and check them out they'll be up in two days max. Keep up the excellent work and posts. You and a few other customizers are who actually inspired me to go public with my customs here on the yards. Peace
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/08/15
Post by: Tamer on June 09, 2015, 02:14:06 AM
Looks like a great version of Lando to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/08/15
Post by: Sjefke on June 11, 2015, 07:20:13 PM
Another great work.  Very simple, yet you've pulled off a definitive Smuggler Lando.

 (http://www.cosgan.de/images/smilie/figuren/a065.gif) (http://www.cosgan.de/smilie.php)

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Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/08/15
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on June 13, 2015, 04:50:23 AM
Very nice indeed ! I  too did this update using the whole arm from the vtc rebel commando and it worked great and no paint was involved. I do like your choice using the lando sand storm head  much better . May just switch the heads around on mine ..
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/08/15
Post by: darthdaddy on June 13, 2015, 05:52:53 AM
Thanks!  I figured he'd be an easy custom everyone would enjoy.  I wish I had thought to use the Rebel Commando arms.


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/13/15
Post by: darthdaddy on June 19, 2015, 12:58:48 PM
In anticipation of tomorrow night's Season 2 premiere of Star Wars Rebels, we performed a quick head swap with the Kanan Jarrus head and the Stormtrooper Commander head to make the version of Kanan that was on display in the Season Two trailer.  We then hollowed out the bucket with our Dremel so he could wear it.  It was a quick custom that helped us thin out our huge pile of Kanan Jarrus action figures that were accumulating around the house.


"KANAN JARRUS
in STORMTROOPER COMMANDER DISGUISE"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FFvIfJFuQRA/VYQ1Pdi54bI/AAAAAAAAA60/UpgnPq4JGVo/s640/2015-06-04%2B11.26.34%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-vV3cp-xK5W8/VYQ1fq8ux9I/AAAAAAAAA7o/l8Ll5Cirnsk/s640/2015-06-04%2B11.32.00%2B1.jpg)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A_ELM6V5GmI/VYQ1I4_dm3I/AAAAAAAAA6U/QSS26TGAikc/s640/2015-06-04%2B11.24.24%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3v9Xwy23C3c/VYQ1LLCp1sI/AAAAAAAAA6g/Rxo2N8a8X84/s640/2015-06-04%2B11.23.56%2B1.jpg)

CHECK OUT THE POST FOR MORE PICS AND TRAILER VIDEOS:
 (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com[/url)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/15
Post by: Starchaser on June 19, 2015, 09:52:32 PM
Kanan in disguise looks great. I have really enjoyed the breadth you are adding to the Rebels line - if only Hasbro would take note. (Well maybe not, I'm not sure they would achieve your level of execution).
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/15
Post by: Tamer on June 28, 2015, 06:03:58 AM
Nice, I need to get this on the front page. Sorry it has taken me awhile. Lots of things happening in the Tamer household at the moment. I haven't even had time to watch the season premier yet.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 01, 2015, 12:06:31 PM
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8nE5mbAxpqY/Vbg64udcLmI/AAAAAAAAA-M/Hj80jNEdRas/s800/2015-04-23%2B10.07.48%2B2.jpg)

"CUSTOMS FOR THE KID" CELEBRATES 5 YEARS OF BLOGGING

Hard to believe it, but Customs for the Kid has been blogging about the Star Wars custom action figure community for 5 years this week!

All month long, we were trying to come up with an epic custom action figure reveal for this milestone. Then at the last minute, we totally changed course. Instead of focusing on some new action figure that we'll all forget about later in the week, we decided to focus on what is being celebrated today, our best custom of all...this blog.

We never thought that this endeavor would have lasted as long as it has. When Elias decided he wanted to start making his own Star Wars  custom action figures at the early age of six, I thought it was only going to last a few weeks at most.  I still remember sitting at my laptop typing in my newly created moniker, Darth Daddy, as I set up an account to post our first custom action figures over in the Yakface forums, not knowing that one day, this persona would develop into an alter ego that would later receive almost a million views a month on the Darth Daddy Google+ profile.

When we started our journey we were complete amateur custom action figure artists who to our surprise, went on to create one of the most popular resources for Star Wars custom action figure art on the web today!   If someone told me that this little boy's passion and persistence for creating his own toys would have manifested into a blog read in over 120 countries around the world, I wouldn't have believed them.  The blog's success and popularity has been the result of an actively participating community of artists. The people featured on this blog have become some of our closest friends. Customs for the Kid has become a place where artists, collectors, and fans of the artform can find new talent, customizing techniques, action figure parts lists, collector focused fundraising campaigns with unique incentives, video tutorials, photonovels, stop motion videos,  and some your  favorite Star Wars podcasts all in one place.

It can't go without saying that Customs for the Kid wishes to express our sincerest gratitude to all the Star Wars fan sites like Imperial Shipyards, Yakface.com, The Star Wars Underworld, Jedi News, Jedi Temple Archives, and Jedi Business for featuring our custom action figures over the years.  We'd also like to thank all the podcasts like RebelForce Radio, The Star Wars Underworld podcast, The Wolfpack Podcast, Custom Action Figure News, The Voice of the Republic podcast, SWAG77, and Expanded Fandomverse, for featuring us on their programming.

Thank you to all our fans who take the time write us letters, leave comments on social media, and send us pictures of your action figures. Your communications are inspiring. We are so thankful to the Star Wars community for helping spread the word about Star Wars custom action figures and the artists that create them.

Most of all, we thank the artists we feature for letting us spread your art to all the corners of the world.  Without your contributions no one who visits this blog would have any reason to come.


HEAD TO THE BLOG TO READ THE FULL FIVE YEAR ANNIVERSARY POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/07/customs-for-kid-celebrates-5-years-of.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/07/customs-for-kid-celebrates-5-years-of.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 01, 2015, 12:09:00 PM
This figure has been put off to the side for way longer than I can remember. Mostly because it was tons of work to pull off.  Both Vizsla's head and helmet needed heavy modification and on top of that, I had to fabricate the jetpack from scratch.  So what did I do, I avoided the project for as long as I could tolerate. All avoidance aside, I definitely wanted to add this version of Pre Vizsla to the collection since he was featured so prominently in this form during the later seasons of The Clone Wars television series.  He took more hours to fabricate than I care to recall, but now that he is completed, I couldn't be happier. 

The jetpack and belt pouches both attach magnetically.  I love the magnets, because you can tuck the dark saber that Vizsla wields between his back and the jetpack to hold it in place.  Attaching the pouches magnetically allowed them to be easily removed so I could have Vizsla as he appeared in "A Friend in Need" with the pouches present or Vizsla without the pouches on his belt like he was dressed when he battled Darth Maul in "Shades of Reason".  The gauntlets I stole from a Clone Wars Cad Bane.

I'm really happy to be working on Clone Wars action figures again.  They are my favorite figures to make.


CLONE WARS
"PHASE II PRE VIZSLA"
created by DARTH DADDY


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iEGH61lAC-c/VbvvbELHLOI/AAAAAAAAGBk/mWCcup7QTe4/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.10.39%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cIJIHYrCi2k/VbvvZ8kSM3I/AAAAAAAAGBY/s16FzuY4_nY/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.11.03%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ShXt9yRZuDM/Vbvvmgj_k-I/AAAAAAAAGBw/3VC5cK1np4o/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.14.04%2B1.jpg)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-F9yW1rpr1ko/Vbvv-vFcfiI/AAAAAAAAGCg/NS99ZHTvoCE/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.21.47%2B1.jpg)
With magnetic pouches removed.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jBfPdps4qs0/VbvvaZAKfjI/AAAAAAAAGBc/9KM-W_hLM1Q/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.13.05%2B1.jpg)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MpDiMKLNJ00/VbvvoNQHKMI/AAAAAAAAGB4/he-KB3zyrb8/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.15.56%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-N43vEDJqk84/Vbvvx8GOWPI/AAAAAAAAGCI/KS_s4J8-wKU/s640/2015-07-31%2B02.19.15%2B1.jpg)

EVEN MORE PHOTOS ON THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/07/clone-wars-phase-ii-pre-vizsla-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/07/clone-wars-phase-ii-pre-vizsla-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2015, 06:17:04 AM
Great looking TCW Vizla. Off to share.

Hope you had a chance to watch that last episode of CAFN, we have you guys a shout for your five year anniversary.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: AjuntaPall on August 02, 2015, 10:24:02 AM
Very nice, I LOVE the Clone Wars so much. I enjoy all yours and elias' work. Actually you and Peakob1's work is what actually pulled me to the yards to share my customs. Keep up the great customs Brian, and CONGRATULATIONS on the 5 year anniversary on the blog. Many more years of customizing to you and Elias  0/ DH
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 16, 2015, 11:50:23 AM
Great looking TCW Vizla. Off to share.

Hope you had a chance to watch that last episode of CAFN, we have you guys a shout for your five year anniversary.

I did thanks so much for the shout out!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 16, 2015, 11:52:41 AM
Very nice, I LOVE the Clone Wars so much. I enjoy all yours and elias' work. Actually you and Peakob1's work is what actually pulled me to the yards to share my customs. Keep up the great customs Brian, and CONGRATULATIONS on the 5 year anniversary on the blog. Many more years of customizing to you and Elias  0/ DH

Thanks so much!  I'm a big fan of PeakOB1's customs too.  We have almost 50 of his figures in our collection at home.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/01/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 16, 2015, 11:56:04 AM
For those active in fan forums, you are probably already familiar with the awesome diorama pieces that Hole In the Ground Productions offers to fellow collectors. Hole In the Ground's offerings are just too cool to not be part of any Star Wars 3.75? collection.  Elias recently purchased and customized Hole In the Ground's new Robot Flipper.  The item was a great way to embellish the Jabba's Droid Torture Chamber area of his shelf space when he added this newly created accessory.  Elias used cinnamon to add the rust color to this piece.  It looks great posed with Elias' custom super-articulated 8D8 droid that he made a ways back.


"DROID FLIPPER"
painted by Elias

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_hqDwTDEKTg/Vc8tFPQhXrI/AAAAAAAAGEw/txMAXmEWDA8/s640/2015-08-14%2B01.52.12%2B1.jpg)

FOR INFO. ON WHERE TO PURCHASE A DROID FLIPPER OF YOUR OWN, VISIT THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/08/droid-flipper-painted-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/08/droid-flipper-painted-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: Stan on August 16, 2015, 02:49:18 PM
Excellent work on droid flipper!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: Tamer on August 17, 2015, 03:11:13 AM
HITGP just do an awesome job. I like the look of this offering too. Off to share your update!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: Clonehead on August 17, 2015, 03:23:00 AM
Nice. I think everybody needs one of those
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: Jaeger45 on August 17, 2015, 06:41:38 PM
Nice!  I love the cinnamon idea.  I picked one of these up too, and haven't painted it up yet--need to get to it!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: Sjefke on August 18, 2015, 09:33:06 PM
Nice work Elias.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on August 19, 2015, 09:04:26 PM
The new droid dio looks great! Nice rust look to it with the cinnamon.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/16/15
Post by: darthdaddy on August 29, 2015, 06:27:10 AM
Elias asked me to thank everyone on his behalf who left comments. 

This was a fairly quick custom that I made not too long ago with the head of a POTF2 Grand Moff Tarkin, and the body of The Clone Wars Admiral Yularen action figure.  I sculpted some more hair onto the head and then painted the sculpt after drilling a hole into the bottom of the head to make it fit on the peg.

Captain Tarkin featured heavily in The Clone Wars both in The Citadel arc and during Ahsoka's trial. We thought Tarkin was more than worthy of a spot on The Clone Wars collection shelf.  Hope you all enjoy! 


CLONE WARS
"CAPTAIN TARKIN"

created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EvrX3MOGpq0/VeEb85Dz6wI/AAAAAAAABBU/uo3ti-1c_B0/s640/2015-08-28%2B09.29.33%2B1.jpg)

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CHECK THE LINK FOR ADDITIONAL PHOTOS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/08/clone-wars-captain-tarkin-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/08/clone-wars-captain-tarkin-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/29/15
Post by: Tamer on August 30, 2015, 05:51:25 AM
Wow, that is a great version of this character. Folks will sure want to copy that recipe. off to share.
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Post by: Starchaser on September 02, 2015, 08:01:38 PM
Great job on Tarkin! And congratulations on five years of blogging.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/29/15
Post by: darthdaddy on September 05, 2015, 07:46:50 AM
Thank you both!

Elias has been hard at work creating some really cool displays for his shelves. His latest project was adding an "eight panel computer console" to an Imperial diorama that he has been working on.  We bought the computer console from Hole In the Ground Productions and placed it in a Frank D'iorio Diorama Workshop inspired piece that we purchased second hand on eBay.  We used glossy black adhesive vinyl contact paper on some spare foam board that we had to add the flooring to the walls and completed the look.


"IMPERIAL EIGHT PANEL COMPUTER CONSOLE"
painted by Elias


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HEAD TO THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/09/imperial-eight-panel-computer-console.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/09/imperial-eight-panel-computer-console.html)
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Post by: Starchaser on September 05, 2015, 11:36:19 PM
Way to go Elias! (And Dad.) The dioramas look great and the flooring idea works really well, might have to do that myself. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: hemble on September 06, 2015, 02:23:26 AM
Awesome work guys, you both never fail to impress.

Ron
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 08, 2015, 04:15:36 AM
Elias asked that I thank you both on his behalf for your complimentary feedback on his latest project. This is more a Public Service Announcement than a custom post.  Elias  threw this figure together yesterday.  For anyone who was wondering, like the 6" Black Series figures, the neck pegs for the five point articulation First Order Stormtrooper and Finn action figure are the exact same size.  Which is great if you want to do a quick head swap and have a Finn in Stormtrooper armor.  Just pop them off with a light tug, swap the Finn head onto the First Order Stormtrooper body, and the left hand will even hold the helmet for you.  This is officially our first Force Awakens custom action figure!


"FINN - FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER"
created by Elias

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CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/09/finn-first-order-stormtrooper-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/09/finn-first-order-stormtrooper-created.html)
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Post by: Starchaser on September 08, 2015, 02:03:56 PM
Looks good! Great tip, BTW.
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Post by: hemble on September 08, 2015, 02:50:09 PM
Simple but great well done.

Ron
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Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2015, 06:28:20 AM
Sorry it has taken me so long to get to your last two postings. Time is at a premium here in the Tamer household right now.

Those shelves are fantastic.

Thanks for the info on that head swap too. Looks great.
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Post by: darthdaddy on November 14, 2015, 10:11:51 AM
Thanks Shawn! No worries on the delay ;) Hope all is well!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on November 14, 2015, 10:18:16 AM
Elias was really happy to embellish his Echo Base shelf with some new accessories to enhance his display.  These beefy computer consoles have engraved detail on front and sides. We chose to grab a monitor offset to both the left and right. The monitors included decals for 4 different consoles so we could mix and match for tons of options! The consoles measure 2.25" wide x 2" deep x 4.75" tall. 

Elias recently purchased and customized Hole In the Ground's "Echo Base Computer Consoles" and he couldn't be happier with his decision.  For those active in fan forums, you are probably already familiar with the awesome diorama pieces that Hole In the Ground Productions offers to fellow collectors. Hole In the Ground's offerings are just too cool to not be part of any Star Wars 3.75" collection.


"ECHO BASE COMPUTER CONSOLES"
painted by Elias


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MORE PICS & INFO ON THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/echo-base-computer-consoles-painted-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/echo-base-computer-consoles-painted-by.html)
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Post by: Sjefke on November 14, 2015, 10:37:57 AM
Great work on the consoles, Elias.  I got a sneak peak of this on Pinterest.
I'll have to check out that site.

 I'm amazed by the detail on Traya.  Mousedroidhoejib did a great job on the Face sculpt and the face paint is flawless.  I can't believe how well the hand seen softwoods are.  When a custom holds up to the scrutiny of a high-def closeup, you know it's good.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on November 14, 2015, 10:50:10 AM
HIGH ADVENTURE "HIGH FIVE" ALBUM COVER
created by Darth Daddy


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oGghj4LUNBY/VkIVF_1tBqI/AAAAAAAAGXQ/8Mw681ha684/s640/textsecure-2015-11-10-073904.jpeg)


High Adventure is a Fan-Rock band, based out of Connecticut. Since 2008, these musicians have gathered a worldwide following of fanboys and fangirls with their passionate music about comic books, movies, video games, loving life and the fandom experience. The band has already been featured on NPR, "The Force-Cast," "RebelForce Radio," "The Indy-Cast," and "TechnoRetro Dads". They have played high profile shows like New York Comic Con, Star Wars Celebration, ComiCONN, Rhode Island Comic Con and Boston Super Mega Fest!  High Adventure's music was also featured in the soundtrack of the Star Wars documentary "The Force Within Us".

High Adventure have recently finished their PledgeMusic campaign, and wrapped up the finishing touches to their fifth album entitled “High Five”. It is the first album to feature the entire 8-piece band together in the studio. All 14 songs are mastered, the digital files have been released, and the album art has now been submitted for publishing for the official upcoming CD release. High Adventure can’t wait to share their new music with all their fans!

Customs for the Kid was really honored to have been asked to contribute to the album art for their "Eight Against A World!" inspired cover. Lead singer Glen Nelson just told me what he was looking for and I set to work. It took a few months to bang it all out, but with some careful planning and hard work, I finished the project just as the album was being mastered.

It was an extremely tight time frame, so we outsourced the head sculpts for the band to the web based company thatsmyface.com. From one (to two) photos of yourself, ThatsMyFace, will utilize patent-pending 3-D modeling techniques previously reserved to film studios and professional 3-D designers, to reconstruct your face in 3-D. Then using cutting-edge manufacturing technologies pioneered by the car prototyping industry, ThatsMyFace lets you either choose to order your head only and fit it onto your existing action figure bodies, or buy their complete action-figures pre-fitted and fully clothed. Your lifelike action-figure head is created out of a hard resin composite in full 24-bit color. For our project, we only needed the heads produced.  Creating eight one-of-a-kind head sculpts for each of the band members would have taken me a year to complete with all my additional duties maintaining the Customs for the Kid blog.

With all the sculpt-work I already had to do on the bodies of these characters, shortcuts needed to be applied wherever possible. Already I had to sculpt three unique head sculpts for Jaxxon, Hedji, and Chewbacca.  Even though the three heads would only be held under the action figures arms, or in their hands, it was important to communicate to the viewer that the High Adventure band members were just getting out of their costumes after completing their comic book cover shoot for Marvel. I even went as far as creating wigs out of cotton for the Amaiza Foxtrain and Don-Wan Kihotay figures.  Every last detail was considered as I made these figures to recreate the look of the cover of the Marvel edition of Star Wars #8: Eight for Aduba-3.  It was lots of fun bringing these misfit spacers to life as I mashed them up with the band members of High Adventure.

It was really cool that High Adventure gave a nod to the niche artwork of the Star Wars custom action figure community.  It's an aspect of fandom that is often overlooked, but offers plenty of thrills once discovered.  It's really cool when fans from different sides of the Star Wars community can collaborate to make something truly special.


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(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W1OBgEKpDt4/VkPXgZEfFQI/AAAAAAAAGZs/b0yiILZ1kvE/s640/beter.jpg)


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Album cover photographer Andrew Kraemer photographing Darth Daddy's diorama.



THERE ARE A BUNCH OF LINKS TO HIGH ADVENTURE, LOST BUT NOT FORGOTTEN PHOTOGRAPHY, and THATSMYFACE IN THE POST ON THE BLOG: http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/high-adventure-high-five-album-cover.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/high-adventure-high-five-album-cover.html).



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High Adventure gave "Customs for the Kid" a signed copy from the band of the Marvel edition of Star Wars #8: Eight for Aduba-3.

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Post by: Tamer on November 15, 2015, 08:38:19 AM
Pretty cool Brain. Off to share on our pages.
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Post by: Starchaser on November 17, 2015, 12:07:04 AM
Awesome! What a fun (and probably nerve-wracking) project to do. I'd really like to have a better shot of the Hedji head sculpt (I was always a bit frustrated that they killed him off). The body sculpts and heads are amazing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on November 21, 2015, 09:25:57 AM
Awesome! What a fun (and probably nerve-wracking) project to do. I'd really like to have a better shot of the Hedji head sculpt (I was always a bit frustrated that they killed him off). The body sculpts and heads are amazing.

Here's a shot of Hedji!

"Hedji"
created by Darth Daddy



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HERE IS THE LINK FOR THE ACTUAL POST ON "HEDJI":
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/hedji-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/hedji-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/14/15
Post by: darthdaddy on November 21, 2015, 09:29:08 AM
Here is a better look at the Jaxxon action figure too!

"JAXXON"
created by Darth Daddy


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Here's the link for the Jaxxon post that I did:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/jaxxon-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/11/jaxxon-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: Tamer on November 22, 2015, 04:40:50 AM
Awesome Jaxxon, had to get that one on the front page. Hedji will see time there soon too. Neat idea that album cover.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on November 23, 2015, 04:06:11 PM
Great looking ol' skool Marvel era custom figures !
I grew up reading the Marvel Star Wars comics stuff and it holds great memories for me. So cool to see characters from those comics in custom action figure form!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: Starchaser on November 23, 2015, 06:38:36 PM
Brilliant!! Both Jaxxon and Hedji turned out great. I like this sculpt better than the beaver/wombat like face he had on the inside pages of the comics (didn't stop me from liking the character and being really upset when they killed him off  :'( though). Thanks for posting the single images.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: darthdaddy on December 08, 2015, 05:18:08 AM
Thanks everyone.  It was a really fun project.  I ended up keeping the Hedji and the Jaxxon figures for Elias' collection, but gave away the rest of the figures that I had made.  I now have a physical copy of the CD in hand and it was a pretty cool experience making Star Wars custom action figures for a band's album cover.  Never in a million years did I think this activity would have lead to that road.  It just shows that what we post in these forums can easily get massive exposure one day.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: darthdaddy on December 08, 2015, 05:21:31 AM
Nothing too intensive needed to create this custom action figure.  In fact, you can probably make this figure in less than a minute.  All you need is the new Black Series Kylo Ren figure that is exclusive to Wal-mart and the head and plastic cloak from the Armor-Up Kylo Ren action figure. With a few seconds of drilling to expand the hole on the Armor-Up head, you can do the head swap needed to make this figure. I'm sure a lot of people will be doing this quick modification if they haven't already.  The cost for the parts can be a little pricey, but the results are too good to not give it a go!

We personally feel that the Armor-Up parts that we used here should have already been included with this particular Black Series action figure.  When one considers the steep price tag, $15.83 on this so-called "collector's series" action figure, it's easy to call poor form on Hasbro's part for not following proper etiquette when not including all the proper accessories for a figure. Even more so when the parts were already manufactured.  We never collected their 6" Black Series line for this very reason.  Hasbro is a company cutting corners where they shouldn't. Collectors are frustrated. Consumers who used to spend thousands of dollars a year are walking away in droves. 



Super-Articulated
Unhooded "Kylo Ren"
created by Darth Daddy


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More a statement piece than a custom action figure post, but if you want to see more pictures of this figure, there are plenty more over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/12/super-articulated-unhooded-kylo-ren.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2015/12/super-articulated-unhooded-kylo-ren.html)
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Post by: Tamer on December 09, 2015, 03:58:47 AM
It does look good. Off to share.
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Post by: Havoc_Hobby on December 09, 2015, 07:54:47 AM
It looks great with those new parts added on. Definite improvement over the standard Walmart ones.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/21/15
Post by: Sjefke on December 09, 2015, 09:08:03 AM
In fact, you can probably make this figure in less than a minute.  All you need is the new Black Series Kylo Ren figure that is exclusive to Wal-mart and the head and plastic cloak from the Armor-Up Kylo Ren action figure. With a few seconds of drilling to expand the hole on the Armor-Up head, you can do the head swap needed to make this figure.

We personally feel that the Armor-Up parts that we used here should have already been included with this particular Black Series action figure.  When one considers the steep price tag, $15.83 on this so-called "collector's series" action figure, it's easy to call poor form on Hasbro's part for not following proper etiquette when not including all the proper accessories for a figure. Even more so when the parts were already manufactured.  We never collected their 6" Black Series line for this very reason.  Hasbro is a company cutting corners where they shouldn't. Collectors are frustrated. Consumers who used to spend thousands of dollars a year are walking away in droves. 

Thanks for this DD.  Excellent upgrade which should save me a lot of effort. I like easy.

I will give it a go.  I read JTA's RDR on him, but I guess I glanced over the part about the one piece head, hood and shawl.  I was planning on cutting the head free, and then doing some sculpting, but while your solution will cost $15, I'm sure my time and frustration is worth at least that much.  Now all I have to do is find the exclusive armor up figure.  As it is, it took four weeks of early, early morning runs to Wally to finally score. SA 3.75 Kylo and 3 FO Stormies on Monday.  Is it really worth it?

I tend to save editorials for the blogs, but I totally agree with your second paragraph.  While it is within my abilities to tighten up paint apps and make modifications to the figures, why should I have to when I'm shelling out $13 a $14 for a 4 inch plastic toy.  For that price, they should be as close to perfect as a manufacturer can make them.  Hasbro has obviously lost their pride.

 Your statement really hit home with me.  I started out buying these for the kids and then I realized how much I enjoyed collecting these wondrous realistic sculptures for myself.  Between the cost, the deteriorating quality of the product and the time wasted trying to find Hasbro's poorly distributed product, I will soon be joining the droves that are walking away.

Again, excellent upgrade. 
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Post by: Starchaser on December 13, 2015, 05:27:28 PM
That was a great tip to really improve the figure. Thanks for sharing.
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 05, 2016, 08:36:52 AM
Thanks everyone!  Here is my first figure of 2016!

So It has been a few weeks since The Force Awakens has been released in theaters, and here at home we are already looking ahead.  Already we are missing Star Wars Rebels and can't wait until its return this January.  After a very successful first half of their second season, we can't wait to see what is in store for us in the last half.  The other night we started to watch the Stealth Strike episode and shortly after I had the itch to get a certain project done that I had been putting off since Season One, make Chopper in Imperial disguise.  Ever since he appeared this way in the Rebel Resolve episode I knew I wanted to make this version of Chopper.  Just a simple repaint of the retail release, there wasn't anything complicated to make this one.  Elias was really pleased with the results and was more than happy to add him to his Rebels shelf.

"CHOPPER DISGUISED AS AN IMPERIAL DROID"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6l4i5kGTSSA/Vos4XfoQJnI/AAAAAAAAGuI/_bGdtwywfw4/s600/signal-2015-12-31-234735-2.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-a_ubaAJ2bek/Vos4VJ8nidI/AAAAAAAAGtY/OAM-YsBPYx0/s600/2016-01-01%2B01.05.52.jpg)

CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE IMAGES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/chopper-disguised-as-imperial-droid.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/chopper-disguised-as-imperial-droid.html)
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Post by: Tamer on January 06, 2016, 02:53:16 AM
Looks good. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/05/15
Post by: hemble on January 06, 2016, 04:50:17 AM
Great work mate it's simple but really looks great.

Ron
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Post by: koth on January 06, 2016, 12:01:50 PM
Nice job. Love it!
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 08, 2016, 03:21:30 PM
Thanks so much!

In The Clone Wars first season episode Trespass, Anakin and Obi-Wan were caught in the middle of an escalating conflict between the furry territorial inhabitants of a desolate ice world and the greedy representatives of a nearby moon while investigating the disappearance of a clone security force.  The Talz species was first introduced in A New Hope in the iconic Cantina bar scene with the character of bar patron Muftak.  We loved that this species was brought back for an educational episode about the perils of advocating ethnocentrism.  So much so, that we wanted to pay tribute to the episode by immortalizing one of the Talz characters in plastic. 

Medcha Wanto was a Talz who was scribe to the Talz chieftain Thi-Sen.  Hasbro produced an action figure of Thi-Sen that was one of the best figures we got from The Clone Wars action figure line. With removable accessories, the action figure gave consumers the ability to army build all the Talz warriors that they liked.

Good friend and Star Wars customizer, Peak-OB1 had the brilliant idea of adding accessories to the base figure to create the Medcha Wanto action figure.  To do so he fabricated a headdress and removable clothing to create the character.  We really admired his brilliance, and were very thankful when he let us borrow his sculpted headdress to mold and cast to make one of our own.  The casting process wasn't perfect (air bubbles are the enemy) so I had to make a few adjustments to his original sculpt to repair the cast that was made.  After that I made a sculpt of his clothing and parchment from Green stuff to complete the figure.  Like Peak-OB1 Custom Creations, I made the accessories removable. We really liked how the figure came out!

"Medcha Wanto"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Pr8zAoc8gC4/Vo_GrlrAkGI/AAAAAAAAGxM/J2x_KY-4tDE/s640/2016-01-08%2B08.18.09%2B1.jpg)

CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE IMAGES: http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/medcha-wanto-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/medcha-wanto-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Starchaser on January 09, 2016, 04:27:39 PM
Great job! He turned out really well.
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Post by: Stan on January 09, 2016, 05:09:02 PM
Sweet figure, I got a Talz in my line up this year! I going try using some faux fur! Figure cross!
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Post by: AjuntaPall on January 09, 2016, 11:59:23 PM
Awesome, love the thalz and that episode! I also like that chopper in Imperial disguise great job. Cant wait for rebels to return.
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Post by: Tamer on January 10, 2016, 05:24:27 AM
Very nice. I remember that episode. It has been awhile since I have seen it. Off to share.
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 12, 2016, 03:28:42 PM
Thanks! I was really excited about doing this one.  So glad he is part of the collection now.

This is more for informational purposes than a custom post.  Yesterday we received our "First Order Legion" set that was exclusive to Amazon.com.  We were thrilled when we saw that the accessories from these figures are removable and could just as easily be used on the Wal-mart exclusive Black Series "First Order Stormtrooper" action figures.  We immediately added the accessories and made super-articulated versions of our two favorite characters from the set.

Super-Articulated "First Order Heavy Artillery Stormtrooper" & "First Order Riot Control Stormtrooper"
created by Customs for the Kid


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IWHBvMjhE1g/VpQCsi8L4jI/AAAAAAAAG0w/ldV-_8Lxsf0/s640/2016-01-11%2B01.53.40%2B1.jpg)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hRBrwTQJBy8/VpQCrAvvZWI/AAAAAAAAG0U/i0Hz8CPMrCY/s640/2016-01-11%2B01.49.52%2B1.jpg)

Check the link:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/super-articulated-first-order-riot.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/super-articulated-first-order-riot.html)
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Post by: AjuntaPall on January 12, 2016, 05:39:51 PM
Great job DD, folks are going crazy over the Riot trooper with shock baton aka TR-8R (traitor) online. Looking good brotha
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Post by: Tamer on January 13, 2016, 03:44:36 AM
Makes great sense to me. Off to share.
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Post by: Sjefke on January 13, 2016, 09:06:49 AM
Love it.
I wish you guys would show your WIPs too.
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Post by: hemble on January 14, 2016, 04:52:18 PM
Great work.

Ron
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Post by: Starchaser on January 15, 2016, 05:35:01 PM
Brilliant again! They look fantastic and just plain make sense.
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Post by: Tamer on January 16, 2016, 05:49:16 AM
I just got my pack in from Amazon. Talk about an amazing packaging job too. I might have to order one more set just to rip out the accesories and add to my Wally World better articulated FO Stormies.
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 18, 2016, 09:28:52 AM
Finally had time to sculpt and paint the sleeves on this action figure after it was set aside for over a year.  So glad I wrapped this up and we can place him on the shelf alongside our other two Clone Wars  Chancellor Palpatine action figures.

There are many fans of the show that wished that this character was made in The Clone Wars style, but it just never happened.  There is a good chance if it were created, this would have been what it looked like.


CLONE WARS
"CHANCELLOR PALPATINE"
created by Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rlpS3QrxnwM/VpyHK07r1XI/AAAAAAAAG30/4JPpQxeLrxM/s840/20160117_123631.jpg)

Check the link for more:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/01/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html)
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Post by: Tamer on January 19, 2016, 05:26:27 AM
Nice. More comments on the front page.
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Post by: CloneCrazy on January 19, 2016, 10:05:31 AM
Amazing work! Your customs are always top notch and its awesome to see the Clone Wars get the attention it deserves!
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Post by: Starchaser on January 19, 2016, 04:54:14 PM
What an outstanding rendering of Palpatine. Keep up the inspiring work.
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Post by: AjuntaPall on January 20, 2016, 07:31:42 PM
Great work brian! Glad to see this
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 22, 2016, 09:16:37 PM
Love it.
I wish you guys would show your WIPs too.
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Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2016, 07:49:04 AM
Brian, your sculpting is getting way good.
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Post by: darthdaddy on January 23, 2016, 08:21:23 AM
Brian, your sculpting is getting way good.

Thanks Tamer!  Lot's of practice.  Sanding the sculpt helps too.
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Post by: Tamer on January 23, 2016, 08:21:54 AM
Whatever your doing, it is having some amazing results.
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Post by: darthdaddy on February 07, 2016, 03:59:22 AM
Thanks Tamer!

Last night "Customs for the Kid" hosted our first video podcast discussing Hasbro Star Wars action figures and how changes to the product line is affecting Star Wars customizers.  It will most likely be our only podcast, because we're more customizers than podcasters, but our guests have been discussing this issue with us for a long time now, and we all decided to share our thoughts with a broader audience.  Guest list: Sith_fire30, Luke Sprywalker, and Peak-OB1 Custom Creations.

Click the link to view the podcast:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/02/customs-for-kid-presents-left-on-shelf.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/02/customs-for-kid-presents-left-on-shelf.html)


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Post by: Tamer on February 07, 2016, 05:27:57 AM
I embedded your video here and on the pages. I am gonna give it a serious watch soon. I have a feeling I know where the conversation will go, but you guys are at the heart of the hobby and no doubt many of us feel the same way.
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Post by: darthdaddy on March 05, 2016, 05:30:47 AM
Queen Amidala's loyal protector during the Trade Federation invasion crisis was Captain Panaka. Panaka was often referred to as "the quickest eyes on Naboo" for his attention to detail and selfless dedication to the safety of the Queen. 

To create this super-articulated version of the character, I used the Captain Typho action figure from The Legacy Collection as my base figure.  I borrowed the head and gloves from the original figure and modified the Typho where needed.  Mostly it was the clothing that needed modifying and I was able to do that with a new sculpting medium I started using called ProCreate.  Instead of making the hat removable, I just made the head swappable.  Since I had two Panaka heads, I removed the hat from one, and sculpted in his hair.

SUPER-ARTICULATED
"CAPTAIN PANAKA"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iomsOqELNec/VtrLaovSzQI/AAAAAAAAG-g/etHWv7RbHsY/s840/2016-03-02%2B06.09.50%2B1%2B%25281%2529.jpg)


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Us8lZXc8XmI/VvBOQqIsMWI/AAAAAAAABTg/FOE1C4FEJ-8ujtERoliuLZWlGf0xoV8DA/s1600/2016-03-20%2B04.47.38%2B1.jpg)


TO READ THE REST OF THE BLOG POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/03/super-articulated-captain-panaka.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/03/super-articulated-captain-panaka.html)
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Post by: Tamer on March 06, 2016, 01:19:02 AM
Great update. That ProCreate sounds sweet. Off to share.

Update: I did a small amount of digging and found this. It sounds pretty daggone nice folks:

http://amzn.to/1psssLS
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Post by: Starchaser on March 11, 2016, 07:49:15 PM
A super-articulated Panaka - awesome. Really great job on the figure, your sculpting continues to amaze me.
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Post by: AjuntaPall on March 11, 2016, 10:30:24 PM
Great Job Brian!!
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Post by: darthdaddy on March 13, 2016, 05:55:47 AM
Thank you all!

Elias painted the bulk of this droid, while I jumped in at the last minute to sharpen up the paint on the yellow markings.  Then we added a cost of sealer to complete the quick repaint of Hasbro's figure.  It is a nice way to bookend the smuggler action figure on the shelf.

This quick project was a nice way to add something special to our Star Wars Rebels collection without devoting a lot of time to making a new figure.

"VIZAGO DROID"
created by Customs for the Kid


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-6aVuVHQMu-g/VuN2YtcfpvI/AAAAAAAAQjc/cS2MlDEJ-VgyhFvOlrJkpa7KjUHmxBpcA/s840/2016-03-11%2B09.40.02%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-OyJnqjBPWKw/VuN2YjzGFeI/AAAAAAAAQjk/1PVDRkjrroAkZJFlABIu138x21TS5rI5A/s640/2016-03-11%2B09.39.21%2B1.jpg)

CHECK OUT THE POST FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/03/vizago-droid-created-by-customs-for-kid.html
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Post by: Tamer on March 13, 2016, 06:04:01 AM
I so like that droid. I can remember when there was case after case after case of this wave at my wally worlds (think it had a slave leia with two sets of legs in it too). Of course I liked all the McQuarrie Figs.

Looks perfect to me from what I remember from that episode too. Off to share on the pages.
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Post by: Stan on March 17, 2016, 07:43:39 PM
Man, that Panaka is so inspiring!  Great job, kudos!!!!!!
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Post by: darthdaddy on March 20, 2016, 04:06:12 AM
Thanks so much!

One more Rebels post before we return to some Star Wars characters from the film series. Hasbro's Star Wars Rebels Captain Rex figure looked great, but we knew we wanted to embellish it a bit by increasing the articulation.  Dad took the ball jointed shoulders of a Yarna d'al' Gargan to articulate Rex's elbows and the knees from a Clone Trooper Pilot to get his legs to bend above the boots.  Dad hollowed out Rex's gauntlets and boots to accept the nubs Dad left attached to the ball joints that he glued to Rex's extremities.  Dad then used a styrene rod to create pins to attach to the hands articulating Rex's wrists.  Dad's efforts took an already amazing looking action figure, and made it that much better by increasing the poseability.

At some point, Dad said he is going to give him a proper paint application...


STAR WARS REBELS
"CAPTAIN REX"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-diSqErBwlNk/Vu3xCX41NwI/AAAAAAAABSc/_qP_TcLJrZ8AMDOUcoDiOMtM1eJnp4DoQ/s640/2016-03-19%2B03.49.27%2B1.jpg)

CHECK OUT THE BLOG FOR MORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/03/star-wars-rebels-captain-rex-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/03/star-wars-rebels-captain-rex-created-by.html)


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Post by: Tamer on March 20, 2016, 05:41:14 AM
Looks great. Sure wish they would do this to all the figures, but I guess its no use to get the whining started. Off to share.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on March 24, 2016, 02:13:50 AM
Great looking Captain Panaka, Vizago's green droid, and especially Rebels Captain Rex!
I too want to add articulation to a Rebels Rex figure, that is if I could ever find one without paying a small fortune for one. Great job on your Rebels Rex though!
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 01, 2016, 08:06:45 PM
Great looking Captain Panaka, Vizago's green droid, and especially Rebels Captain Rex!
I too want to add articulation to a Rebels Rex figure, that is if I could ever find one without paying a small fortune for one. Great job on your Rebels Rex though!

Thanks Kevin! I owe a big thanks to you for help in creating my latest custom action figure!

For the month of April, Customs for the Kid will be posting a new Cantina custom every week for the next five weeks.  The first in the lineup is Atheloe. Now Atheloe goes my a number of names, The Colonel, Solomahal, and the Hare Mouse.  The head was a cast produced by I-AM-BOBA-FETT from Riff Valley Designs and was purchased through Facebook.  I laid synthetic hair onto the headcast where his moustache was located to give the figure a special touch. I stole some hair off of one of Elias' old stuffed animals to make it happen.

The jacket was handcrafted and the body of the figure was a 100% sculpted.  I used the Rancor Keeper body as my base figure, sanded it down and sculpted onto what remained.  I stained and modified the jacket from a Black Series Endor Han Solo. First I cut the jacket shorter, and then I created pockets from the scraps left behind.  I tried to keep the stitching wherever I could to give it a more finished look.

Atheloe was a male Lutrillian who lived during the Galactic Civil War. He was present in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina on the day that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker chartered Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon for passage to Alderaanin 0 BBY. Atheloe had a seat in front of the entrance and close to the bar. Atheloe is not very visible, and he receives little screen time, only briefly visible sitting near a pillar directly in front of the cantina entrance. Atheloe is more prominently featured in a rough cut of the cantina sequence.

"ATHELOE aka THE COLONEL"
created by Darth Daddy



(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-f0VS4eIekxU/Vv8nazCQExI/AAAAAAAAHFU/g0o6k6TnGLcGpp4JEMTCmplBhlsrQN8vQ/s1040/2016-04-01%2B08.31.36%2B1.jpg)


CHECK OUT THE BLOG FOR MORE PICTURES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/atheloe-aka-colonel-created-by-darth.html




WE ALSO UPDATED THE BLOG's BANNER IMAGE THIS WEEK:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_077y6J6NXU/VvwlaNdtsVI/AAAAAAAABXY/I55K-W3MRN8f9fnVpUIynTrHlLG3HA0GQ/s1177/2016-03-29%2B01.35.11%2B1-3.jpg)
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Post by: Tamer on April 02, 2016, 06:37:24 AM
Looks perfect to me Brian. Flawless victory (does this date me?). Anyhow, great news on the new custom each week for the next five weeks too. Off to share.
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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on April 02, 2016, 08:01:28 AM
I have to say this is one of the best versions i have seen , and well done on the jacket . I look forward to the cantina updates .
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 02, 2016, 11:26:29 AM
DarthDaddy, Your custom Atheloe figure looks amazing. Great job! Love the soft goods.
Thank you for the shout out for my custom Atheloe head sculpt/resin cast head
and my Riff Valley Design Works page.
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Post by: Sjefke on April 03, 2016, 05:18:31 AM
Really nice.  The jacket is  amazing. What figure did you use for the base because those Lutrellians have very wide ends?
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 03, 2016, 07:50:53 AM
I have to say this is one of the best versions i have seen , and well done on the jacket . I look forward to the cantina updates .

All it took was some strategic cutting and some krazy glue with the Endor Han jacket to make it.  I'm confident a beginner could pull it off.
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 03, 2016, 07:55:09 AM
DarthDaddy, Your custom Atheloe figure looks amazing. Great job! Love the soft goods.
Thank you for the shout out for my custom Atheloe head sculpt/resin cast head
and my Riff Valley Design Works page.

Thanks for helping me create it!  Always enjoy promoting people in our community.  I may fall behind on posting comments on people's work, but I try to make up for it by promoting everyone's stuff in features on the blog.  Your casts are a wonderful resource for customizers.
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 03, 2016, 08:00:22 AM
Really nice.  The jacket is  amazing. What figure did you use for the base because those Lutrellians have very wide ends?

Thank you.  The jacket is really easy to recreate. Even for a beginner. 

The only figure I used a was the BAD Rancor Keeper Malakili.  I just sanded him and sculpted onto what was left behind.

The hair was the hardest part because I never tried that before.
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Post by: Sjefke on April 04, 2016, 05:13:15 AM
Thanks.  The jacket was really easy to recreate.  Even for a beginner....

The hair was the hardest part because I never tried that before.

Well the whiskers turned out great too.  It's not that hard.  Even for a beginner.   ;D
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Post by: Starchaser on April 04, 2016, 07:09:21 PM
Brilliant! The whiskers turned out really well and the jacket looks excellent. Really nice work on this figure!
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 08, 2016, 03:07:27 PM
Brilliant! The whiskers turned out really well and the jacket looks excellent. Really nice work on this figure!

Thanks!
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 08, 2016, 03:10:09 PM
Rycar Ryjerd was the father of Rayc Ryjerd. He was born on Corellia. Oftentimes, he found employment in the Mos Eisley Cantina on Tatooine, training people to be pilots or to help smugglers make a run. At one point, he was a partner of Nabrun Leids, but they later went their own ways, while maintaining a friendly competition. Ryjerd was an expert gun-runner, and flew weapons for Jabba between Nar Shaddaa and Tatooine. He had a droll sense of humor, and was considered by others to be an idiot. His personal bodyguard was Shud Haloo.  His ship was named the Tower.

Rycar was present in Mos Eisley Cantina when Luke Skywalker and Obi-Wan Kenobi chartered a flight off Tatooine on the Millennium Falcon with Han Solo and Chewbacca.

The body for the figure was an Endor Han Solo.  The head is 100% sculpted with Procreate (http://amzn.to/1Yl2lSp) onto an Ugnaught head that was severely modified into something completely new.


"RYCAR RYJERD"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ROs7MwhfIVI/VwfvlOf1NFI/AAAAAAAABaQ/UoMAm5V-pCU675NFCxZ6RAQ_roOqGpVhQ/s640/2016-04-08%2B12.37.10%2B1.jpg)

Check out the blog for more info:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/rycar-ryjerd-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/rycar-ryjerd-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Tamer on April 09, 2016, 06:42:39 AM
Looks good to me. Nice update. Off to share.
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Post by: Forceflow on April 09, 2016, 07:49:32 PM
I love how huge the holster and blaster are on him! Great work!
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 10, 2016, 02:38:29 AM
Great looking Rycar Ryjerd figure!
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Post by: AjuntaPall on April 10, 2016, 11:56:01 AM
Nice work brian!
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 12, 2016, 07:45:57 PM
Thank you all!

This is a 100% sculpted action figure made with ProCreate. I used the Vintage Bespin Luke Skywalker as a base, sanded it down and sculpted on top of it. The hands are from the Vintage Ponda Baba action figure. The head was from a POTF2 4-LOM that I completely sculpted over. I actually grabbed a pair of scissors and used my own hair to create this action figure. I guess that means this creation of mine can be used as a voodoo doll.

"TZIZVVT"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0utchD8fO7U/Vw2mRb6b4zI/AAAAAAAAHGA/5RKqSzOMUzwiH7EjMoeXSClYKcuO9cxCACLcB/s640/2016-04-12%2B06.00.16%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE INFO. & PICTURES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/tzizvvt-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/tzizvvt-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Tamer on April 13, 2016, 03:12:18 AM
Looks perfect to me. That Bespin Luke has been used as a base for countless great figures. Sure wish Hasbro would bring that one back. Off to share.
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Post by: Starchaser on April 13, 2016, 07:57:49 PM
Tzizvvt looks great! But don't let Elias get his hands on him, who knows what figure he'll make you create - you know, voodoo and all:) The sculpt job is really excellent.
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Post by: Sjefke on April 14, 2016, 08:53:17 PM
Love it.  He's one of the great background cantina aliens.
You neglected to mention that you used Panda Baba's flipper hands. (Good choice)
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Post by: AjuntaPall on April 14, 2016, 10:07:28 PM
Great turn out brian! The use of human or animal hairs in dolls/figures is ancient. Nice!
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 23, 2016, 12:18:26 PM
tHANK YOU ALL! nOW THE OTHER LUTRILLIAN...

Ownellco was a male Lutrillian who lived during the Galactic Civil War. In 0 BBY, he was standing near the bar in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina, chatting with the Qiraash female Leesub Sirln, on the day that Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker chartered Han Solo and the Millennium Falcon for passage to Alderaan. 

The head I used was a heavily modified cast that was originally created by I-AM-BOBA-FETT of Riff Valley Designs.  The Lutrillian head cast I used for my Ownellco was of the character of Solomahal as he appeared in the Star Wars Holiday Special.  The version of the character that I wanted to make was the second Lutrillian that had appeared in the cantina of Star Wars: A New Hope named Ownellco. While not a perfect match for the character I was making, the head was different enough than the head I used for "Atheloe aka The Colonel" earlier this month.  I just had to Dremel off the scarf that was part of the cast and sculpt in the bottom of his face.

The jacket was handcrafted, and the body of the figure was a 100% sculpted.  I used the Rancor Keeper body as my base figure, sanded it down and sculpted onto what remained.  I stained and modified the jacket from a Black Series Endor Han Solo. First I cut the jacket shorter, and then I created pockets from the scraps left behind.  I tried to keep the stitching wherever I could to give it a more finished look.

"Ownellco"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EWRaphO3ALI/VxpENa0jYFI/AAAAAAAAHJA/8PEIdL085u81tnDPdzBNV5-a3OUP62uRACLcB/s1600/2016-04-22%2B08.32.26%2B1.jpg)

plenty more pics over at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/ownellco-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/ownellco-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Tamer on April 24, 2016, 05:19:25 AM
Looks nice, off to share.
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 26, 2016, 06:12:37 AM
Last of the bunch.

"MELAS"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-uZQhS1IFB-E/Vx5GW0JzaHI/AAAAAAAAHK8/-ECNZ531tjEJqtQ64iDc4kzT47tXoFOWACLcB/s840/2016-04-22%2B08.45.38%2B1.jpg)

SEE MORE PICS IN THE BLOG POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/melas-cftk-version-2-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/melas-cftk-version-2-created-by-darth.html)
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 26, 2016, 06:28:41 AM
Here are all the group shots including some old and new Cantina customs made by either myself or Elias.

"Cantina Denizens"
created by Customs for the Kid


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-CKu8z1D5UyA/Vx5X3qoghMI/AAAAAAAAHMU/3n97piGHCrclQjpS4o_2wDHJuRiJodswwCLcB/s1600/2016-04-22%2B08.43.29%2B1.jpg)


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-hS_JOler7hM/Vx5YE1rQhfI/AAAAAAAAHNk/XUJHUJEJBW4hc3U_r7c-pUW7w6btyzITwCLcB/s1600/2016-04-22%2B08.52.34%2B1.jpg)


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-esjeiA-Wmng/Vx5XvKV4DPI/AAAAAAAAHLo/tROYwzt_WH8R98GOstVWRelyetLLmEMIQCLcB/s1600/2016-04-22%2B08.39.31%2B1.jpg)

Picture links for individual figures:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/cantina-denizens-created-by-customs-for.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/04/cantina-denizens-created-by-customs-for.html)
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on April 27, 2016, 12:55:51 AM
Thanks for the shout out on the Lutrillian cast head. I appreciate that. Really liking the Ownellco and Melas figures you made.
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Post by: Tamer on April 27, 2016, 02:34:18 AM
Nice looking group. Off to share.
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Post by: Sjefke on April 28, 2016, 09:42:43 AM
That's an enviable set of Cantina denizens.
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Post by: Starchaser on April 28, 2016, 09:47:29 PM
Fabulous collection. You should have a very full cantina now:) I particularly like how Melas turned out.
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Post by: darthdaddy on May 01, 2016, 06:50:26 PM
CUSTOMIZING "THE CLONE WARS":
https://youtu.be/a29REb0RaBM (https://youtu.be/a29REb0RaBM)
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Post by: darthdaddy on May 04, 2016, 09:00:13 AM

May the 4th be with you!  To celebrate today's festivities, we figured we'd release a project that was inspired by the first scenes that we were introduced to the crew of the Ghost on "Star Wars Rebels: Spark of the Rebellion".  We knew it was a project we needed to do once Ezra's Speeder Bike was released.

Imperial Combat Drivers or AT-DP Pilots were a special brand of Imperial pilots, that operated exclusively with the All Terrain Defense Pod walkers and several other Imperial vehicles such 614-AvA Speeder Bikes and Imperial Troop Transports. When driving ITTs, they were outfitted with darker-colored suits.

AT-DP Pilots were well trained, and were equipped with heavy armor.An 614-AvA Speeder Bike (also known as an Imperial Speeder Bike) were a series of speeder bikes used by the Galactic Empire. Manufactured by Aratech Repulsor Company, these speeder bikes were armed with twin laser cannons located at the front and work alongside All Terrain Defense Pod walkers and TIE Fighters to form a high-speed strike force, cutting down escaping rebels.

Speeder Bikes were ideal for long-distance scouting missions and patrolling large areas with minimal use of fuel or personnel. More nimble than Troop Transports, they allowed Stormtroopers to survey difficult terrain or chase after fleeing suspects. It could also tow up to two crates.

To complete this project, we just needed to do a repaint the armor of the AT-DP Pilot to match the colors of the Imperial Combat Drivers on Speeder Bikes, and to repaint Ezra's Speeder Bike white. Elias painted the Speeder Bike and Darth Daddy repainted the Imperial Combat Driver.  It took about half a day of work, and we love the results.


"STAR WARS REBELS"
IMPERIAL COMBAT DRIVER & 614-AvA SPEEDER BIKE

created by Customs for the Kid


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U6h68iKsXbY/Vym5y15MvGI/AAAAAAAAHUA/NAHcIRp77sQOVIYU2Fq5HcJwugae4syJgCLcB/s640/2016-05-01%2B02.44.28%2B1.jpg)

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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jx2N0lquH7M/Vym58s4-1yI/AAAAAAAAHUg/rzogPi1oXj4OwzvID7gajaK4Zz1ibN2FACLcB/s640/2016-05-01%2B03.04.01%2B1-1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jy93s-7Ih9Q/Vym6D20c9EI/AAAAAAAAHUw/-aI02oFRYTEwTk2NmOrtb1wn0SFVFHLyQCLcB/s640/2016-05-01%2B02.52.26%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-sjfAB86ZY3o/Vym5tIEg1hI/AAAAAAAAHT4/9Tdde5qKuX85wuiowXbcJzPtSnjU2ASJwCLcB/s640/2016-05-01%2B01.24.31%2B1-1.jpg)


PLENTY MORE PICTURES AT THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/star-wars-rebels-imperial-combat-driver.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/star-wars-rebels-imperial-combat-driver.html)
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Post by: Tamer on May 05, 2016, 02:50:12 AM
These look great! I like it all. So thinking about creating an AT-DP Driver outfit in the future. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/16
Post by: darthdaddy on May 15, 2016, 03:52:13 AM
R4-M1 was an R4-series agromech droid that was present inside the Jedi Temple around 21 BBY. When Anakin Skywalker and Mace Windu were trapped on the Endurance at Vanqor, R2-D2 rushed into the Temple to play their distress message, jostling the R4 unit as he sped past. It was seen with an unidentified blue R5 unit. It was later seen aboard CC-3636's transport during the Mission to Aleen and then on Adi Gallia's flagship during the Battle of Patitite Pattuna, and was able to escape the cruiser before it exploded.  We even spotted this droid smashing into the wall of a home located in a village ravaged by Maul and Savage in the season finale for Season Four of the show.

R4-M1 was the droid equivalent to Pune Zignat in The Clone Wars television series.  The droid can be seen numerous times in the background of many episodes.  A frequently used character asset, I have been wanting to make this droid for quite a long time now.  To create the figure, I used the lower half of the The Clone Wars R7-D4 and the head of a Build A Droid R4-J1. 



CLONE WARS
"R4-M1"
created by Elias


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JpPaLkGLPGU/VzfAGgfQEGI/AAAAAAAABgs/Wuzbyb7Wju4Z0miDDL8GuB09seejUKZ1wCLcB/s440/2016-05-14%2B05.32.16%2B1.jpg)


CHECK THE BLOG POST FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/clone-wars-r4-m1-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/clone-wars-r4-m1-created-by-elias.html)



Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/15/16
Post by: Tamer on May 15, 2016, 04:41:18 AM
Looks good, off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/15/16
Post by: Starchaser on May 16, 2016, 06:16:45 PM
Too fun! Good eye catching all those sightings of the droid. The paint job is great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/15/16
Post by: darthdaddy on May 20, 2016, 06:21:44 PM
Elias thanks you both!

If someone asked me a few months ago, if I planned on making the Nik Sant action figure anytime soon, my answer most likely would have been, no.  Maybe at some point I would have gotten to it, but because of a comment Star Wars Rebels producer Dave Filoni made back in March of this year in which he stated that Captain Rex was the white bearded Endor Rebel soldier that we watched in Return of the Jedi, once affectionately referred to as Nik Sant by fans due to his resemblance to Saint Nick; suddenly, the desire to create this version of him in plastic shot right to the top of the list of things I wanted to get done!

Rex was one of the coolest characters to come out of The Clone Wars television series.  The idea that Rex lived to fight on Endor and had front row seats to the destruction of the second Death Star just warms the heart.

I actually bid on an action figure version of him on eBay right after the story dropped. The price went over a $100, and I gracefully bowed out knowing I could make a No-Paint-Kit-Bash replica that was exactly like the one in the auction for about $40.  Maybe even for less if I still had some of the parts I needed in my fodder.

To make this custom action figure, I used the hat and body of the 1st Release 2010 Star Wars Vintage Collection - Return Of The Jedi  Endor Rebel Soldier. The vest and backpack I grabbed off an extra 1st version of the Endor Rebel Soldier from the 2002 Star Wars Return Of The Jedi SAGA collection. Lastly, the head I popped off the Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade - Templar Knight action figure.

All it took was a wardrobe change and headswap to make this great looking figure!



"ENDOR CAPTAIN REX aka NIK SANT"
created by Darth Daddy

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-arUtBWBEk1c/Vz819cN1HSI/AAAAAAAABlA/aZtGHTzxVI4M---5QQrFARMhFfnmX1A0wCLcB/s640/2016-05-20%2B09.00.44%2B1.jpg)


CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/endor-captain-rex-aka-nik-sant-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/05/endor-captain-rex-aka-nik-sant-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: Starchaser on May 20, 2016, 10:54:53 PM
Okay that's just brilliant! Thanks for the recipe too. I might just have to "borrow" it for my own version. The Grail Knight's head really works well for this figure. Kudos.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: Tamer on May 21, 2016, 05:28:55 AM
Brian that is a great figure. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: Blizzard Force on May 22, 2016, 05:54:17 AM
Great work Brian, thanks for sharing the recipe!  :) I already have a cardback design finished for him, not sure about the name designation now, though.
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Post by: Sjefke on May 22, 2016, 02:07:35 PM
That is a great OTC custom.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on May 22, 2016, 11:06:11 PM
Great looking Endor Rex. Got one in the works for myself too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on May 23, 2016, 03:31:17 PM
Great job ! I like the head  you used , i used an obi wan head from the 95 release and just sculpted a thicker beard .
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 23, 2016, 05:24:18 PM
Nick Saint! That is exactly how I made mine.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/16
Post by: darthdaddy on May 26, 2016, 05:16:45 PM
Revisited two older figures that annoyed me every time I looked at them.  I finally put these two to bed.  Readjusted the headsculpt on Bo Katan and on Ione Marcy.  Also made adjustments to Ione Marcy's torso and gave her knee articulation too.

"BO KATAN"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-EdPKj8NoyaU/V0Ys-muMUCI/AAAAAAAAQsU/nxCK8BrZV2wYsYRPUAM4fGa6M9m_gyULACKgB/s1600/2016-05-24%2B06.00.25%2B1.jpg)

PLENTY MORE PICS IN THE POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/bo-katan-created-by-darth-daddy-jay.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/bo-katan-created-by-darth-daddy-jay.html)



"IONE MARCY"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Kkv7BQAjuSc/V0YrYBUJuSI/AAAAAAAAQr0/cLHDqvyuAA0Nl6fU3TAWH8JS9NkDInieACLcB/s1600/2016-05-24%2B04.56.31%2B1%2B%25281%2529.jpg)

PLENTY MORE PICS IN THE POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/ione-marcy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/06/ione-marcy.html)
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Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/26/16
Post by: Tamer on May 27, 2016, 02:40:57 AM
Off to share.
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Post by: Starchaser on May 27, 2016, 10:37:53 PM
Bo and Ione both look really good (I like the freckles on Bo-Katan). Thanks again for the recipe on ROTJ commando Rex too - I had the parts in my fodder tote and built one for myself:)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/26/16
Post by: OC47150 on May 29, 2016, 05:10:19 AM
Loving the CW customs. You're giving me some ideas!

Hasbro really dropped the ball on this line, IMO. Had so much potential for some interesting characters.
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Post by: Stronox on May 29, 2016, 12:52:31 PM
You always inspire me with how much creativity you have man!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/26/16
Post by: darthdaddy on June 03, 2016, 03:02:37 AM
You always inspire me with how much creativity you have man!!

Thanks so much!  You are an inspiration as well!

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/26/16
Post by: darthdaddy on June 03, 2016, 03:04:59 AM
Here at home we are hoping to work some more on filling out Jabba's Palace with some of the unproduced characters from the action figure line. Our latest addition is Jess.

In 4 ABY, Jess was a Human female musician present in Jabba's Palace, hoping to eventually leave the establishment by joining a band. Jess was often seen in the company of Bib Fortuna stroking his lekku. He reciprocated the gesture, often leading her around the throne room by hand. She was in Bib's company when the dancing girl Oola was fed to the rancor. Later, she was left to slumber alone on Jabba's dais, as Bib Fortuna lay in wait with his master, ready to spring the trap as Leia Organa, disguised as Boushh, released Han Solo from carbonite.

To create the action figure, I used the lower legs of an Indiana Jones Marion Ravenwood action figure, the upper torso and arms of a Vintage Slave Leia, and an original headsculpt that I created.


"JESS"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aaOSgeZJjvE/V1FMTzprleI/AAAAAAAABtg/ehjFRfKucCkMktC0B-OYR3UIgeMS7UXqACLcB/s840/2016-05-29%2B02.48.57%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kNMYWhmpgl8/V1FJ3DscV5I/AAAAAAAABtI/DgQPAoNKplYOiTgxtUnjsgVYZcwTdmeMQCLcB/s840/2016-05-29%2B02.55.50%2B1.jpg)

PLENTY MORE PICS AT THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/jess-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/jess-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/03/16
Post by: Stronox on June 03, 2016, 04:52:47 AM
These parts work! I like your dry brushing!!!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/03/16
Post by: Coruscant_Cantina_Customs on June 03, 2016, 09:38:40 AM
Excellent sculpt and paint work, as always.  You're an inspiration!
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Post by: Tamer on June 03, 2016, 09:57:39 AM
On the front page.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/03/16
Post by: darthdaddy on June 03, 2016, 04:10:32 PM
These parts work! I like your dry brushing!!!

Thanks for teaching me how to dry brush!  I never would have started or learned how if you didn't explain it to me over the phone.
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Post by: Stan on June 04, 2016, 06:50:02 PM
One fantastic sculpt!
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Post by: Starchaser on June 07, 2016, 06:55:15 PM
Jess looks great! Paint job is outstanding, and the head sculpt is really excellent. Your work is amazing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/03/16
Post by: darthdaddy on June 17, 2016, 06:21:40 PM
THE CLONE WARS "R5-S9" created by Elias

R5-S9 was an R5-series astromech droid that worked for the Galactic Senate during the Clone Wars. During the Senate hostage crisis in 22 BBY, R5-S9 was working at the Republic Executive Building in the power control room when Cad Bane's posse entered the room. It was destroyed by one of Bane's IG-86 sentinel droids.

To create the figure, I used the lower half of the The Clone Wars R7-D4 and the head of a Build A Droid R5-D4.


THE CLONE WARS
"R5-S9"
created by Elias



(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-71NB36LDIMk/V2RzFoAeGsI/AAAAAAAAQws/kuL_9J2QqNIxMKVyJYxLcEcKZ1jbxjMTgCLcB/s640/2016-06-17%2B02.08.24%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MQAQ-R8vDrA/V2RzFAnxpEI/AAAAAAAAQwo/Tcyo3XTetBo3rXr9Ssh9IddeOsQi3i8DQCLcB/s640/2016-06-17%2B02.10.47%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1GfdErSvWCQ/V2RzOqMgsoI/AAAAAAAAQxk/5CIZso5W3DQDfieqne5uLOBF11d6hFQdwCLcB/s640/2016-06-17%2B02.15.48%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-IBBLiMNiNtg/V2RzaLQV2eI/AAAAAAAAQyc/JGn3XUkh6lsEnL0ZEo8WXzAz3z_rvCxPQCLcB/s1600/droid_r5s9_01.jpg)


CHECK OUT THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-clone-wars-r5-s9-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/the-clone-wars-r5-s9-created-by-elias.html)
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Post by: Tamer on June 18, 2016, 03:51:51 AM
Looks good, off to share.
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Post by: Blizzard Force on June 21, 2016, 01:12:09 AM
I like the little guy....especially the blue/white paint scheme looks great on the R5... :)
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Post by: darthdaddy on July 01, 2016, 06:28:03 AM
STAR WARS REBELS "CAPTAIN REX - STORMTROOPER DISGUISE" created by DARTH DADDY

After observing Captain Rex dressed in Stormtrooper disguise in the episode "Stealth Strike" in Season 2 of Star Wars Rebels, we knew we wanted to make the Stromtrooper version of Rex in action figure form. To accommodate Rex's bulky frame we used the body of the old POTF Stormtrooper with the head of the Star Wars Rebels Captain Rex action figure to create the silhouette we desired. To finish the figure off, we just hollowed out the head of a Star Wars Rebels Stormtrooper with a Dremel to make a removable helmet and placed the same figure's blaster into Rex's hand.  The figure only has 5 points of articulation at the time of this post, but if we later come across an abundance of double-sided ball joints down the road, we may decide to articulate him some more.

STAR WARS REBELS
"CAPTAIN REX - STORMTROOPER DISGUISE"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HK3PAsEzTFo/V2_zdH0MXUI/AAAAAAAABzA/BczGJRA9f-8BO9YqJ6TXcS1YhoPD-yUuACLcB/s840/2016-06-26%2B10.29.29%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-z1fU9J2-8rs/V2_zppGQCtI/AAAAAAAAB0Y/pyhgl0GOpEAHW3GD4j-mlXmSSrdg8CKWwCLcB/s840/2016-06-26%2B10.34.19%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sk394_VQ1sA/V2_zkXmSzjI/AAAAAAAABz0/rIo3Qpf_gqI0UMoHrSqg4MiCtKHiI2f9ACLcB/s840/2016-06-26%2B10.32.41%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0M92P29HKRQ/V2_ztAa7ofI/AAAAAAAAB0s/rDWDscr1lT4y8B2-oa6ddjOzTk85iw_7gCLcB/s840/2016-06-26%2B10.36.46%2B1.jpg)

CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE IMAGES:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/star-wars-rebels-captain-rex.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/06/star-wars-rebels-captain-rex.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/01/16
Post by: TheClosetjedi on July 01, 2016, 08:35:30 AM
Very cool, I have been thinking of doing some figure customizing of my own, and your stuff is always good for inspiration. DH
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/01/16
Post by: darthdaddy on July 02, 2016, 06:19:03 AM
Very cool, I have been thinking of doing some figure customizing of my own, and your stuff is always good for inspiration. DH

Thanks.  Just started updating the blog to include skill level required for each figure made.  Just type beginner, intermediate or advanced into the blogs search field for project options.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/01/16
Post by: Tamer on July 02, 2016, 06:39:38 AM
Very nice. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/01/16
Post by: darthdaddy on July 04, 2016, 05:39:17 AM
Super-Articulated "Episode VII - Han Solo" created by Darth Daddy
On this day of celebrating independence, Customs for the Kid felt Han Solo best embodied the rebel spirit that we all wish we could emulate.  Assisting in taking out two Death Stars and the Starkiller Base in Force Awakens, I can think of no other so accomplished.  Paying tribute to the character meant constructing and executing a plan.


Super-Articulated
"Episode VII - Han Solo"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kRCpF742IpI/V3hKBN0ONXI/AAAAAAAAB2Y/sNhATnAlGew8ySNwUw5AyKagtCkpuHR8wCLcB/s840/2016-07-01%2B02.42.08%2B1.jpg)


Transitioning the 5 POA action figure into a super-articulated one is easier than you would think, and all it takes to pull it off are parts from three Han Solo figures that can currently be found in stores.  First, I popped the head and jacket off of the "Force Awakens" Han Solo to set them aside to use in my project, and then placed the rest of the figure back in the fodder bin to use some other day. Next, I drilled the waist peg for The Black Series Endor Han Solo in the open space at the back of the figure to separate the lower from the upper torso. I then drilled what was left of the peg out of the inside of the upper torso the maintain a clear channel while being careful not to damage or change the upper torso in any way.  I then used a Dremel to hard-sculpt the front of the Endor shirt to texture the top to match the lower torso that I boiled free from the The Black Series - Han Solo "Starkiller Base" action figure which I planned to use the legs from.  I also borrowed the blaster and holster from this Han. While the peg on top of the lower torso was still warm, I connected the Starkiller Base legs to the bottom of the Endor Han torso. I then prepped the joints in the elbows and shoulders of the newly formed figure to eliminate paint rub. After that, I painted the arms on the figure to look like the sleeves of the removable jacket of the "Force Awakens" Han Solo by mixing some black and brown acrylic paint to match it as close as I could.  I also painted the two separate colors of the top and bottom shirts from my action figure to create a shared color that would no longer contrast each other. At the end all that was left to do was open the neck peg hole a little on the head before attaching it snugly to the top. When the figure was completely dry and sealed, I slipped the removable jacket from the 5POA figure onto my new creation.  The custom figure doesn't take very long to do at all and can be finished in just an hour or two.


CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/super-articulated-episode-vii-han-solo.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/super-articulated-episode-vii-han-solo.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: Tamer on July 04, 2016, 05:59:52 AM
Nice Brain, what a great way to celebrate the 4th too! Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: OC47150 on July 04, 2016, 12:50:03 PM
Great work on Han, Darthdaddy. Han is still eluding me but when I find one I want to give him some articulation.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: Sjefke on July 05, 2016, 01:45:40 PM
Nice work!  He looks great! 
Thanks for the step-by-step too. 
I just acquired another Endor Han Solo in trench-coat and TBS Solo, but I still need to find the 5POA Solo. 
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: Blizzard Force on July 06, 2016, 12:37:00 AM
Just wow on the Han...and thanks for the recipe. I'd like to do a version of him myself some time in the future, will need to look for other legs, though (the Walmart BS figures are really hard/expensive to acquire here in Germany)...
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: Stronox on July 07, 2016, 03:42:19 AM
Always a pleasure to look at your work man!! Love the articulated Han
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/04/16
Post by: darthdaddy on July 24, 2016, 11:10:52 AM
We've fallen behind on documenting our blog posts lately.

Here are two new ones:


"332nd CLONE TROOPER"
created by Elias


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hiB9ncocM0U/V5Srb-JA-DI/AAAAAAAAQ8k/fx_D7tk-wxobn46ZNk1MnBuEbQ2pKkByQCLcB/s840/2016-07-23%2B08.09.46%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE POST HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/332nd-clone-trooper-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/332nd-clone-trooper-created-by-elias.html)





CLONE WARS
"CHAM SYNDULLA"
work in progress by Darth Daddy


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wuj8-U8wMPc/V4wYOKW6e0I/AAAAAAAAQ5U/GCEov8UyRx4YBVrsNGJ5pThTMszEbqFugCLcB/s840/2016-07-17%2B09.08.40.jpg)
I only did a quick simple paint job on the head to finish him in time for our podcast.  To wrap this figure up, I only need to finish painting the head tattoos, darken his skintone, and do some touch ups here and there throughout. I may also make a few adjustments to the headsculpt still.


CHECK THE POST HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/clone-wars-cham-syndulla-work-in.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/07/clone-wars-cham-syndulla-work-in.html)

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Post by: Tamer on July 25, 2016, 08:58:26 AM
Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/24/16
Post by: darthdaddy on August 06, 2016, 09:05:32 AM
This is a custom Clone Wars action figure that was inspired by TheRealMarch4th.  A few months ago I sent him a Clone Wars headcast of Palpatine that I produced and we were really floored by how he decided to use it.  He took the Darth Sidious from the Yoda 2-pack, replaced the face of the figure  with my headcast and then sculpted the hood down over the eyes.  He then took a soft goods skirt to cover those ugly Hasbro legs to finish the figure.  What an awesome idea!

On my custom figure I took what TheRealMarch4th did one step further.  I borrowed elements from his recipe, and just added more articulation to the figure.  I cut everything off below his black frock (the legs and forearms) and added in articulated replacement parts.  I borrowed the legs and upper torso from a Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi that I bought in bulk on eBay, and swiped the forearms and brown skirt of the Vintage Darth Sidious figure for my new incarnation of Sidious.  By adding these new elements, the figure now would sport ball jointed elbows, swivel wrists, a swivel waist, swivel hips, and ball jointed knees.  Before completely assembling the figure, I dyed the skirt from the Vintage figure and used some black soft goods from a Darth Maul figure to create the two layers of fabric in his skirt.  Yesterday, I told TheRealMarch4th about the improvements that I made to my Sidious, and he liked them so much he made the same adjustments to his own figure after we spoke.

Any Star Wars fan who watched The Clone Wars episode "Lawless" knows that this version of Darth Sidious needed to be made!



CLONE WARS
"DARTH SIDIOUS"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NJM4Bnqq-E8/V6XhaJrMxBI/AAAAAAAAB-s/1uU472jYVEkl2ITlVYsP-62M2AWev6ozgCLcB/s840/2016-08-05%2B01.29.11%2B1.jpg)

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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-45e6iBI7D7s/V6Xhel66WNI/AAAAAAAAB_c/9RTRvjcxpbU0ku36it7wiTUNkoPlPs1DwCLcB/s840/2016-08-05%2B01.38.07%2B1.jpg)


HEAD TO THE BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/clone-wars-darth-sidious-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/clone-wars-darth-sidious-created-by.html)
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Post by: Tamer on August 07, 2016, 07:02:32 AM
Nice Brian. Very nice. Off to share.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on August 08, 2016, 01:42:35 AM
Very cool to see a new Clone Wars custom figure.
Darth Sidious looks great!
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Post by: CloneCrazy on August 08, 2016, 03:30:17 PM
That's great!!!
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Post by: Starchaser on August 08, 2016, 10:45:03 PM
Really nice job on Sidious. You're right about the soft goods covering the legs of the figure, he looks much better.

Cham turned out great. Really nice sculpting on him for his unique look.
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 20, 2016, 05:13:01 AM
Here's a new figure from Jabba's Palace.

"VUL TAZAENE"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NllTDUIkwtk/V7OkVapv_GI/AAAAAAAAHug/oie89vcE4tw5eN51X0Iry2yYRPEbOBaUwCLcB/s840/2016-08-16%2B03.28.03%2B1.jpg)



CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/vul-tazaene-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/vul-tazaene-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
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Post by: Tamer on August 20, 2016, 05:33:24 AM
Looks good. Nice to see full movement in this one too.

Off to share.
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Post by: Sjefke on August 20, 2016, 06:51:42 AM
Excellent use of the skiff guard. I never saw the similarity in the outfits before.
Very nice. I also see we're getting pics soon a few more great human Jabba's figures from you soon.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on August 20, 2016, 08:08:09 AM
Nice job on your Vul Tazaene figure. I made a custom figure of Vul Tazaene too back in 2013. Here's a picture of the custom Vul Tazaene figure that I made then. I based mine on the images that were available at that time. Keep up the good work!



(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Humans/custom%20vul%20tazaene%20figure%202013%20by%20me.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Humans/custom%20vul%20tazaene%20figure%202013%20by%20me.jpg.html)
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 22, 2016, 03:30:39 AM
Nice job on your Vul Tazaene figure. I made a custom figure of Vul Tazaene too back in 2013. Here's a picture of the custom Vul Tazaene figure that I made then. I based mine on the images that were available at that time. Keep up the good work!



(http://i798.photobucket.com/albums/yy266/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/Custom%20Humans/custom%20vul%20tazaene%20figure%202013%20by%20me.jpg) (http://s798.photobucket.com/user/I-AM-BOBA-FETT/media/Custom%20Humans/custom%20vul%20tazaene%20figure%202013%20by%20me.jpg.html)

I really like the head that you used!  What head is that?  It almost looks like Captain Picard from Star Trek.
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Post by: darthdaddy on August 22, 2016, 03:33:09 AM
Excellent use of the skiff guard. I never saw the similarity in the outfits before.
Very nice. I also see we're getting pics soon a few more great human Jabba's figures from you soon.

Here's the next one!

"JABBA's MERCENARY PILOT"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-HHdUF637axw/V7Osr25i3jI/AAAAAAAAHvk/eKNuNvFFMf8FYpUeSpDtC48wFvCr3Xj4wCLcB/s840/2016-08-16%2B03.48.00%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE INFORMATION ON THIS FIGURE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/jabbas-mercenary-pilot-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/08/jabbas-mercenary-pilot-created-by-darth.html)


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Post by: RCWCreations on August 23, 2016, 12:32:34 AM
Truly awesome, I love your work and your site!
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Post by: Tamer on August 23, 2016, 03:00:41 AM
Looks good, off to share.
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Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on August 23, 2016, 11:02:58 PM
Quote
I really like the head that you used!  What head is that?  It almost looks like Captain Picard from Star Trek.

Thank you DarthDaddy. The head used on my custom Vul Tazaene figure is a custom made resin cast piece not a Captain Picard head. I have a few of the heads used on my custom Vul Tazaene figure available if you're interested in one.
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Post by: TrooperBrCustoms on August 24, 2016, 12:10:03 AM
Very good!
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Post by: hemble on August 24, 2016, 02:32:09 AM
Excellent custom guys.

Ron
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Post by: Bronxstalker on August 25, 2016, 05:39:32 AM
It boggles my mind how you can churn out so many awesome figures.

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Post by: mr.Jedi1977 on August 25, 2016, 06:11:29 AM
Nicely done ! Was curious on the Helmet , what did you use ?
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Post by: Starchaser on August 29, 2016, 12:24:36 PM
Nice additions to the Jabba retinue. They look great.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2016, 05:48:04 PM
Nicely done ! Was curious on the Helmet , what did you use ?

The helmet and harness of a G.I. Joe Retaliation Cobra Trooper action figure.  A few modifications were made to the harness and the helmet to improve screen accuracy.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2016, 05:51:41 PM
A new one that I made for a friend.

"MAUL SUPER COMMANDO"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0A0Z1PeQROo/V9FBSYAp4nI/AAAAAAAARGo/SAgmuDXYMJc_h89UASoER4FG8-sB6xrIgCLcB/s640/2016-08-05%2B01.49.10%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE LINK FOR MORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/09/maul-super-commando-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/09/maul-super-commando-created-by-darth.html)
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Post by: Tamer on September 13, 2016, 02:42:29 AM
Looks good, off to share.
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Post by: Starchaser on September 13, 2016, 10:49:01 PM
Maul looks fantastic. You did a really nice job capturing this iteration of a favorite character. Brilliant!
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Post by: Sjefke on September 15, 2016, 06:59:11 AM
I'm with Starchaser.  Great job. 

This character was such a missed opportunity for Hasbro.  A battle pack with Mando Maul, Mando Obiwan and Bo-Kataan would have been a slam dunk.  I'm sure you and Peakob1 have discussed it.  I have to admit, I've only had time for about three of your podcasts.
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Post by: darthdaddy on September 19, 2016, 11:55:27 AM
I'm with Starchaser.  Great job. 

This character was such a missed opportunity for Hasbro.  A battle pack with Mando Maul, Mando Obiwan and Bo-Kataan would have been a slam dunk.  I'm sure you and Peakob1 have discussed it.  I have to admit, I've only had time for about three of your podcasts.

I haven't seen them all either. haha

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Post by: darthdaddy on September 19, 2016, 11:57:43 AM
Attempting the impossible!  Elias and I teamed up to create our latest character.

GEONOSIAN QUEEN
 "KARINA THE GREAT"
created by Customs for the Kid


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kZ2acAxwBfY/V98zjsuCAWI/AAAAAAAAH0M/FJB2HX3uD1UPiDz1P7X4V0jro9m2uMuNgCLcB/s840/2016-09-18%2B04.08.09%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE INFO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/09/geonosian-queen-karina-great-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/09/geonosian-queen-karina-great-created-by.html)
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Post by: Tamer on September 20, 2016, 02:35:23 AM
Saw this on our Facebook Page and posted it. Cool stuff Brian.
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Post by: Starchaser on October 05, 2016, 05:41:19 PM
Oh wow! Can I say that again: Oh, Wow! She really turned out amazing. Lovely execution, and really great design eye for Karina. You are the Master!
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 15, 2016, 03:09:43 AM
Oh wow! Can I say that again: Oh, Wow! She really turned out amazing. Lovely execution, and really great design eye for Karina. You are the Master!

Thanks so much.  I had a few stumbling blocks on this one initially, but with some good advice from Luke Sprywalker, she is finally a reality.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 15, 2016, 03:14:28 AM
It took me forever to get some time to post these last two posted in the forums, but here are my latest additions:

CLONE WARS
"SORA BULQ"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jJG1rvUr-9k/V_g720UyQNI/AAAAAAAAH50/DYewnadQ_vI8mPiTrXH4So0OCyCSpQHqQCLcB/s840/2016-10-02%2B03.50.07%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFO HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/clone-wars-sora-bulq-created-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/clone-wars-sora-bulq-created-by-darth.html)


And...

BATTLE DAMAGED
"KYLO REN"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-OZOn7sRy_-s/V_F0Py7_8mI/AAAAAAAAH4M/7bEso6hosaozJEtCqEwaSe1Pvmk1HeSSgCLcB/s840/2016-10-02%2B03.39.56%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-niev7wXCLTA/V_F0MTKk38I/AAAAAAAAH30/usVCO2N2f9YrmHPKvuwb0X0qpdd5OwR8QCLcB/s840/2016-10-02%2B03.37.03%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFO ON THIS ONE HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/battle-damaged-kylo-ren-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/battle-damaged-kylo-ren-created-by.html)

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Post by: hemble on October 15, 2016, 04:01:55 AM
The last lot of figures are excellent but the GEONOSIAN QUEEN is just outstanding my  vadsab is of to both of you.

Ron
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Post by: Tamer on October 15, 2016, 06:20:38 AM
They both look good to me. Off to share.
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Post by: Starchaser on October 16, 2016, 08:21:17 PM
Good job on these figures. Ren works well, but I particularly like the Clone Wars Bulq figure - he fits the Clone Wars look really well.
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Post by: darthdaddy on October 30, 2016, 07:28:53 PM
Almec was a male Human from the planet Mandalore, and a one-time believer in the pacifist ways of Duchess Satine Kryze. During the Clone Wars, Almec served as the Prime Minister of Mandalore and did as he thought best to watch over and represent the interests of Mandalore. His dedication became his undoing, however; when Mandalore declared neutrality in the Clone Wars and the planet became cut off from Galactic Republic aid. Almec then established a black market trade network to bring much-needed goods to the Mandalorian people. These smugglers poisoned the people of Sundari with toxic tea, putting numerous children in the hospital. Almec was exposed as the leader of the black market network and summarily imprisoned for his crimes.

When Darth Maul took over Mandalore, Maul broke Almec out of prison and reinstated him as Prime Minister, with Almec declaring loyalty to Maul and his Death Watch allies. Following Maul's capture and imprisonment by Darth Sidious, Almec saw to it that Maul was rescued and brought back to the Death Watch.

This is a 100% sculpted action figure made with ProCreate used on a Clone Wars Savage Opress action figure. The thighs of the figure were shortened to reduce the height of the figure and the hands were switched out with the hands from a realistic version of Count Dooku that came with Force Flipping Attack. The tabards on the figure were manufactured from the skirt that was already present on the Savage figure. From there it was all handcrafted.


CLONE WARS
"PRIME MINISTER ALMEC"
created by DARTH DADDY


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zG6miB3ForM/WBYtG2vL3yI/AAAAAAAAH_k/s2yeCd3J6u0aLjStiOPxq7uP4KMABi5RQCLcB/s640/2016-10-30%2B12.21.28%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-csx6tbxdLE8/WBYtG908dVI/AAAAAAAAH_g/KSd2vBiwqtMcZ7IAWOkvr7MF42VgPtmmQCLcB/s640/2016-10-30%2B12.20.47%2B1.jpg)

FOR MORE INFO HEAD TO THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/clone-wars-prime-minister-almec-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/10/clone-wars-prime-minister-almec-created.html)
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Post by: Tamer on October 31, 2016, 03:12:29 AM
Good looking figure. Off to share.
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Post by: hemble on October 31, 2016, 04:28:54 AM
Fantastic work DD.

Ron
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Post by: Starchaser on October 31, 2016, 09:12:21 PM
Really nice job. The character is an excellent likeness (and a great choice for a "villian" character). Great sculpting and paint apps locations as usual.
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Post by: darthdaddy on December 02, 2016, 08:30:10 PM
Thanks everyone!

If only Hasbro provided consumers with a greater selection of super-articulated figures, or at the very least treat their consumer of the Black Series version of the Rey with all three heads for the character to justify the premium prices that they charge.  This version of the desert scavenger is just a simple head swap using the 5POA "Rogue One" Rey (Jakku) head with the Black Series body of Rey.  The combination looks great and the most lengthy part of the customizing process was opening the package for the two figures the parts came from.

One day we would love to see Hasbro return to a larger super-articulated line and ditch the 5POA line all together. Until then, we have to create figures like this Jakku Rey by purchasing two figures to create the one we really want.



SUPER-ARTICULATED
"REY (JAKKU)"
created by Customs for the Kid


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-43p736qA8hw/WDIKqOO9EeI/AAAAAAAAIFQ/wptg7vAHsSsXUUNhk1EZHkcsN-eVuiIRACLcB/s640/2016-11-20%2B01.20.02%2B1-1.jpg)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/11/super-articulated-rey-jakku-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/11/super-articulated-rey-jakku-created-by.html)



With Rogue One only two weeks away, we felt it was about time we posted our first custom action figure from the new film.  When deciding what character to make the decision was pretty easy.  Many of you wouldn't know this, but Dad is a huge kung fu aficionado.  We have a few hundred kung fu movies in our home library and Donnie Yen's movies are in abundance.  When we found out he was going to be starring in Rogue One, we knew it was a movie we wanted to see based on his appearance alone.

We still can't believe this character wasn't released in Wal-mart's Black Series line because an action figure of a martial arts master with barely any articulation is just outright sinful.  Well, leave it to the customizers to correct yet another huge oversight by Hasbro.

We tried to use as much of the original figure as we could when putting this figure together.  We kept the head, upper torso and forearms of the original figure as well as the slip over removable cape.  The legs and lower torso we stole from a Vintage Darth Maul.  The shoulders, upper arms, and elbow joints were from a Clone Wars Count Dooku action figure.  Dad created the soft goods from scratch and he used some ProCreate to blend the original forearms to the elbow joints and to recreate the shoulder sash on Chirrut Îmwe's left arm.  Dad used some Midnight Blue paint to match Dooku's arms to the original figure.

Dad also added articulation at the left wrist and on both forearms.  He drilled completely through the shoulders of the torso and added a cylinder of plastic with some holes drilled in at the end to attach the shoulder joints to the sockets that were originally designed for the swivel joints of the once 5POA action figure.  Now the figure is articulated so we can place him into all the dynamic poses we always wished we could.

Chirrut Îmwe was a blind human male, born on the moon Jedha, and a spiritual warrior-monk who was active during the days of the Galactic Empire. Alongside his friend and protector, Baze Malbus, he and other members of a rogue group of Rebels fought in an effort to steal the plans of the first Death Star.



SUPER-ARTICULATED
"CHIRRUT ÎMWE"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-viAeTwkG3jw/WEIult_moaI/AAAAAAAACIw/pGHde09P93AG6maZ5CvggFRg7iskaDq4QCLcB/s640/2016-12-02%2B07.42.52%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-klBAxWbxYwU/WEIuk0EhjyI/AAAAAAAACIo/-H4cHQGyJ0EnWCiAhfzSJsbziKN-JUMGwCLcB/s640/2016-12-02%2B07.09.42%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-s1CUHIV48/WEIulIAwE9I/AAAAAAAACIs/HXjatz_Ev3cfweIz6qnFu4p-J7JIolzegCLcB/s640/2016-12-02%2B07.10.33%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NeXHImkTgjU/WEIujr3tNnI/AAAAAAAACIg/rSqC_bal1-00nIIF7HmMKVw7wQCP3NwPACLcB/s1600/2016-12-02%2B07.06.24%2B1.jpg)

CLICK THE LINK FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/super-articulated-chirrut-imwe-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/super-articulated-chirrut-imwe-created.html)



If you are like us, and you really miss the removable thermal detonator from the 2006 Saga Collection Princess Leia Boushh figure well it only takes a quick hand swap to give the newer Black Series version of the character that cool touch to give her the look that you want. 

We even added a silver chain to the new Black Series Chewbacca with improved articulation to update the prisoner version of the figure until we have time to redo the head sculpt so it includes the dog collar.  Stay tuned for the new headsculpt , because it will definitely be coming sometime soon. Until then enjoy the benefits of the swapped out parts to give your current figures that little extra something that makes your collection display that much better.


"Princess Leia Boushh"
Hand Swap
by Customs for the Kid


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6mG5i1WIq8Q/WCBWHk419iI/AAAAAAAACG4/AN5ieu7uCzUrYu5wvxt40CWrybX71CmbACLcB/s640/2016-03-20%2B04.26.12%2B1.jpg)

CLICK HERE FOR MORE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/11/princess-leia-boushh-hand-swap-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/11/princess-leia-boushh-hand-swap-by.html)
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Post by: Blizzard Force on December 03, 2016, 05:50:48 AM
What a great update! Even though the Rey is just a simple swap, the end result looks wonderful...and finally a figure where the gloves fit the rest of the outfit... :)

The Chirrut is the figure we'd all rather have, the sculpt is so much better on the new (5POA) figures - only the articulation is lacking...

And last - but not least - a great pair from ROTJ. Simple - but elegant!  :D
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Post by: Tamer on December 03, 2016, 10:10:07 AM
Wow, all kinds of good stuff in  here. Off to share.
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Post by: hemble on December 03, 2016, 03:45:00 PM
WOW they look awesome with articulation.

Ron
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Post by: Foxtrot Delta on December 06, 2016, 07:26:27 PM
nice work on the added articulation Darthdaddy
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Post by: darthdaddy on December 17, 2016, 03:28:56 PM
Thank you all!  So glad I added articulation to Chirrut Îmwe now that I saw the film. I was a big fan of Rogue One.  Really loved the film!  Highly recommend you all go out to see it.

I was recently commissioned by Jimmy Mac of Rebel Force Radio to create a Clone Wars "Ziro the Hutt" action figure. When I built my second version, I also created a short step-by-step tutorial of the "Ziro the Hutt" build to assist you in making your own version of the character.

I tried to keep the video short to make it more digestible, but if you have any questions, just put them in the comments section and I'll do my best to answer them.

CLONE WARS
"ZIRO THE HUTT"
(Jimmy Mac Commission)

created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Z2bgATo0X4/WFVBNb2ZVyI/AAAAAAAACK8/yOgJWItBeckuH_zgPxEKTETh3QW2lIu-ACLcB/s640/20161216_134845.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tYLvezLu29Q/WFVBRpXvDLI/AAAAAAAACLY/WveUdlrIE2ocq4zFLXqCu5r6MW6c2ufUgCLcB/s640/20161216_140040.jpg)


CHECK OUT THE TUTORIAL VIDEO AND SOME ADDITIONAL PICTURES IN THE LINK:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/making-ziro-hutt-with-darth-daddy-of.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/making-ziro-hutt-with-darth-daddy-of.html)
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Post by: Tamer on December 18, 2016, 06:08:30 AM
I just saw this on our FB Page and shared it. I appreciate you showing folks how to make one of these. It seems hasbro might never get around to it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/17/16
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 22, 2016, 07:13:46 PM
WOW! You really nailed this one! Seriously, everything is just right! The mouth is perfect and that seals the deal! Super nice paint work too, Jimmy Mac is going to love this!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/17/16
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2016, 07:13:59 PM
Thanks! I can't wait so see what he says when he has it in hand.

Here is another custom from Star Wars Rebels.  This was an action figure of one of the newest villains featured on the Star Wars Rebels animated TV series.  She was created using a Force Unleashed Juno Eclipse action figure with the head and legs of an Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull Irina Spalko action figure that were resculpted and modified.

Once we saw her square off against Sabine in the episode Antilles Extraction, we knew we wanted to add her to the Rebels collection.

Arihnda Pryce was a female human who served as governor of the Lothal sector fourteen years after the rise of the Galactic Empire. She was, at times, absent from Lothal, and Minister Maketh Tua would directly govern in her absence.

"Governor Pryce"
created by Darth  Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-rWrXu4r9aIE/WGbad1W9hfI/AAAAAAAAIPM/833aVncgcmYHWFXRvBmRHh_NoyLkrkRbwCEw/s640/2016-12-30%2B04.06.22%2B1-1.jpg)

CHECK OUT THE POST FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/star-wars-rebels-governor-pryce-cus.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2016/12/star-wars-rebels-governor-pryce-cus.html)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/16
Post by: Tamer on December 31, 2016, 09:14:52 AM
You can read my comments on the front pages. I also shared your year in review.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/16
Post by: hemble on December 31, 2016, 06:20:25 PM
Excellent work mate.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/16
Post by: Starchaser on January 02, 2017, 07:26:37 PM
Really nice updates. The additional articulation on the Rogue One figures is real improvement. I like the Governor Pryce figure, she turned out well.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/16
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on January 08, 2017, 03:57:07 PM
Those posters behind the Govenor are AWESOME, did not notice it before but tha facial features on your Rey (Jakku) is right on the money
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/16
Post by: darthdaddy on January 09, 2017, 09:46:02 AM
Thanks guys!

This is a meaty post.  I've been wrapping up a few WIPs that I had laying around rather then starting a new project. 

Added a soft goods skirt to my SA CW Darth Sidious to make him more screen accurate.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0lbvqj_9dQ/WHKaH6c26JI/AAAAAAAACTk/kO9OzczuAWUGZwxwZCN1Vbvxf0rsPekBgCLcB/s640/IMG_20170108_091033_205.jpg)


Finally got around to adding a Jawa with a palm leaf fan to my Jabba display.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZXdPycn4qHc/WHJVJexYMjI/AAAAAAAARV8/uX5rFi5m6dwOpKLpEbNhQ6K_j0FqyzldwCLcB/s640/20170108_093910.jpg)

Just completed my Domino Squad too.  I really wanted to weather them, but I only had one Cut Up action figure, and I only customize duplicate figures. As a result I left the whole group shiny.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WRPqTrcbD5Q/WHLaS7yjDyI/AAAAAAAARWg/2GtylRxIUl48VZWwhXLeIPrc6HcMlJVjwCLcB/s640/2017-01-07%2B11.30.32%2B1.jpg)

I also got around to adding the tattoos on my Cham Syndulla action figure.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-uCuKxTe_Mao/WHJ6gu5PjMI/AAAAAAAACSk/NzE2ncvQ5Rowwi9Z4qhZu0zHLU0JqwCHQCLcB/s640/2017-01-08%2B11.11.11%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z70lYy4f2lI/WHJ6iOYPT5I/AAAAAAAACSw/QKQlNAGbA5Y0DfxzLRkCSp_iuDk20PNywCLcB/s640/2017-01-08%2B11.11.25%2B1.jpg)

My last figure is one that I have been wanting to wrap up a while now.  Originally we were under the impression that all we had to do was make the CW Darth Sidious headcast from our mold, sculpt some hair onto it, and then add it to the Brian's Toys "Jocasta Nu" exclusive action figure. 

While we did do just that, we learned very quickly that there was too much of "Palpatine" in the headsculpt, and we needed to do more to the face sculpt than we had originally anticipated. By the time we finished the figure, we had resculpted the entire head except for her nose.  We sunk in the hollows of her cheeks, accentuated her prominent cheekbones, refashioned her chin to remove the cleft, and make it more pointy to reflect her on screen appearance.  In the end, we couldn't be happier. She looks great on the shelf alongside the other Jedi.  We dedicated this figure to the actress who played Jocasta Nu in the Prequels, Alethea McGrath, who died last February at the age of 96.

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--x6xZBmLq-4/WHLfi90qwtI/AAAAAAAARXI/S87O6jR_6q8nWTiwlppZ9KyBu_mwSx5KgCLcB/s640/2017-01-08%2B11.13.38%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0w5jnQCz1bQ/WHLfkD5g2MI/AAAAAAAARXU/CPoWQzWjYXUNt1Qy-K36iSQ3hUO9zqAtwCLcB/s640/2017-01-08%2B11.16.58%2B1.jpg)

We still have quite a bit of WIPs to wrap up but these were the ones we were able to get to over the holiday season.

MORE INFO FOR ALL THESE FIGURES CAN BE LOCATED ON THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/p/customs-for-kid-action-figure-index.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/p/customs-for-kid-action-figure-index.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/09/17
Post by: hemble on January 09, 2017, 04:07:39 PM
Awesome work as always DD.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/09/17
Post by: Tamer on January 10, 2017, 03:27:24 AM
That Jocasta Nu looks fantastic as does your other work. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/09/17
Post by: darthdaddy on January 14, 2017, 07:49:04 AM
Thanks guys :)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/09/17
Post by: darthdaddy on January 27, 2017, 07:32:52 AM
"ROGUE ONE" REBEL FLEET TROOPER ARMY BUILD

Sometime last year, eBay seller Tunghori was selling the Vintage Collection's Rebel Fleet Trooper in bulk and we jumped at the chance to diversify our Rebel brigade by doing some head swaps to swell our ranks.  Most of the heads were just spares we had floating around in a container we had full of random heads from G.I. Joe, Star Wars and Pirates of the Caribbean action figures.  It was a quick and easy project that had a huge payoff.  Since these troopers feature so heavily in the film Rogue One, we figured that this would be a great time to show you all the possibilities for enhancing your home displays.  It was also a cool opportunity to show off our "Tantive IV Passageway" diorama made by Star Wars customizer, Boutros77

Wouldn't it be lovely if Hasbro brought back the army building packs and issued us one of these sets to celebrate both Rogue One and the 40th anniversary of A New Hope?  We think army building sets of Rebel Fleet Troopers would fly off the shelves.


"REBEL FLEET TROOPERS"
from Customs for the Kid


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hpQjyEP7Wzc/WIsoOxrxzOI/AAAAAAAAIcE/3nW1PeSKD38TLr2hPSyVynIRoQXPicPdwCLcB/s640/2017-01-26%2B10.18.40%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS AND A LINK TO THE DIORAMA:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/01/rogue-one-rebel-fleet-trooper-army-build.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/01/rogue-one-rebel-fleet-trooper-army-build.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/17
Post by: Tamer on January 28, 2017, 05:55:03 AM
Cool idea. And yes I so wish they would bring back some army builder packs. That might be a good question to ask Hasbro. Off to share the latest. These look great.

Yarders, I will also put a Tunghori link on the front page post if you want to take a look at his latest too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/17
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on February 02, 2017, 04:57:22 PM
Good use of swapping parts to create different Rebel Troopers
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/17
Post by: darthdaddy on February 05, 2017, 08:32:44 AM
This figure I cannot take credit for.  It was made by my 13 year old son Elias who decided to attempt his first 100% sculpted action figure.  He's been working on the figure since the summer and he finally just got it finished.

"SENATOR RIYO CHUCHI"
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HE79G2TaajM/WJa3Mu0PtVI/AAAAAAAARdo/V4ad-vmRGqA6kyJzqyIW6O81OgEjMRzuACLcB/s640/2017-02-04%2B08.11.20%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G72szgbwm0c/WJasQLA3OsI/AAAAAAAARb4/pZ2tOCGXY0AkyYntjzHI6xA8LxpTywPdwCLcB/s1600/2017-02-04%2B07.55.03%2B2.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7QxyokdoHWU/WJa2FzOtUkI/AAAAAAAARdc/19zAZ9oCOOsf-DoXPwIpovCxHxM8Su-vgCLcB/s1600/2017-02-04%2B08.15.29%2B1.jpg)

CHECK THE LINK FOR THE POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/02/senator-riyo-chuchi-created-by-elias-of.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/02/senator-riyo-chuchi-created-by-elias-of.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/27/17
Post by: Kualan on February 05, 2017, 08:34:20 AM
Looks great! I really like those headswapped Rebels too!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/05/17
Post by: Tamer on February 06, 2017, 02:59:39 AM
Looks good. I just saw and posted it from our Facebook Page. I will link this to it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/05/17
Post by: Jaeger45 on February 06, 2017, 05:44:45 AM
Nice job, Elias!

Hopefully the rumors of a Rebel Fleet Trooper rerelease are true, and we can all build an army of these guys to fall beneath Vader's blade.  Your background looks great with the Troopers.  Hole in the Ground Productions?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/05/17
Post by: CloneCrazy on February 06, 2017, 09:29:43 AM
Excellent job! You have many years of awesome customs ahead of you!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/05/17
Post by: Starchaser on February 23, 2017, 11:25:44 PM
Darth Daddy - great job on the rebel trooper head swaps. We definitely needed a Corporal Gibbs in the Alliance.

Elias - fantastic work on Chuchi. She's a figure that Hasbro should have made, but since they didn't you realy stepped up. The scuplting and painting are both outstanding.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/05/17
Post by: darthdaddy on March 14, 2017, 03:58:08 PM
It has been way too long since we did a post.  To make up for lost time, we have two new figures to share,  The first figure is one from Eias that we got from Hole In The Ground Productions,  The second was a team build from both me and Elias.  A true Customs for the Kid build we wanted to have ready in time for Saturday's Rebels episode "Twin Suns". Hope you all enjoy!

"STOVEPIPE DROID"
created by ELIAS


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FEIjGiuVPfs/WKcBsOywJxI/AAAAAAAARgI/HbalXxIuB74h8ACHlo2ng3ldEoAhFcp1ACLcB/s640/2017-02-12%2B03.19.33%2B1.jpg)

PLENTY MORE TO SEE HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/02/stovepipe-droid-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/02/stovepipe-droid-created-by-elias.html)




STAR WARS REBELS
"OBI-WAN KENOBI"
created by Customs for the Kid


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ljlGmTU-yU0/WMhyHp_gpnI/AAAAAAAARpw/lIQViKtSXxAtzGaFf1-X1Bl1ByKH-mjhwCLcB/s640/2017-03-14%2B06.14.44%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1QQyTrMEDV4/WMgb3wG94YI/AAAAAAAARnE/RJ_t5JN8wXUX8vL02MfnDCnz5X4hXLBlQCLcB/s640/2017-03-14%2B11.42.10%2B1.jpg)

LOTS MORE TO SEE HERE TOO:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/star-wars-rebels-obi-wan-kenobi-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/star-wars-rebels-obi-wan-kenobi-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/14/17
Post by: Tamer on March 15, 2017, 05:55:03 AM
Just shared your obi that I found on Facebook. Off to share your SP Droid. Nice work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/14/17
Post by: Forceflow on March 15, 2017, 04:09:05 PM
With so little articulation, Maul doesn't stand a chance! Those Jawas and droid need to be a 3 pack and on shelves so we can start building Jawa bazaars.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/14/17
Post by: Rezikai on March 15, 2017, 06:53:58 PM
With so little articulation, Maul doesn't stand a chance! Those Jawas and droid need to be a 3 pack and on shelves so we can start building Jawa bazaars.

haha!  :D
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/14/17
Post by: darthdaddy on April 07, 2017, 04:56:22 PM
Two new figures.  One from me and the other from Elias

"Ewok"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1600F30BE5s/WN5ZrZuWhxI/AAAAAAAAIqg/Lmxm_YYCqnce95ShHyOYYopNv_n5Q8ZUACLcB/s640/2017-03-28%2B05.26.02%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EL7_Ikh9UiQ/WN5Zpe1T7rI/AAAAAAAAIqY/vEpZYiAG5dIXju4jIh_4xj6e9IwcVbl1ACLcB/s640/2017-03-28%2B05.21.38%2B1.jpg)

MORE PICS HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/rotj-ewok-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/rotj-ewok-created-by-darth-daddy.html)





"CALAMARI CREWMAN"
created by Elias


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zeb8VXqJz94/WNTcniHPA7I/AAAAAAAARvc/42eeGifp2lopaY2o2IqmKxND2osb-ySNACLcB/s640/2017-03-14%2B04.32.15%2B1.jpg)

MORE PICS HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/calamari-crewman-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/03/calamari-crewman-created-by-elias.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/07/17
Post by: Tamer on April 08, 2017, 04:43:11 AM
They look good. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/07/17
Post by: hemble on April 08, 2017, 03:52:46 PM
Holy crap DD who would have thought an Ewok could look so awesome and the Calamari crewman is fantastic especially his skin/shell just WOW.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/07/17
Post by: darthdaddy on April 29, 2017, 01:49:47 PM
Thanks Ron.  Although I don't fel like I can take a whole lot of credit for either.  The Ewok success was mostly due to Kevin's awesome head sculpt and the Calamari was all Elias.

Even my latest I can't take much credit for since all I did was drill a head and sew a robe.

"REEGESK" created by Darth Daddy
Reegesk was a Ranat scavenger and experienced thief from Aralia, known as a fair trader. He regularly traded with Jawas such as Het Nkik. Reegesk was not picky, and was willing to steal anything, even trash. His tribe needed power for their bootleg vaporator unit, so he went into Mos Eisley to look for a power source. He attempted to trade a Sand People battle idol to Nkik in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina, during which he quietly stole the power source of Nkik's BlasTech Industries DL-44 for use with his tribe's vaporator, leading to the death of Nkik, not knowing his gun had no power during a shootout with stormtroopers.

In all honesty, this figure took me about 30 minutes to make.  Exactly as long as it took me to drill the Evergrey headcast, place it on the body I had in fodder, and sew the soft good robe shut. In less than hour I was able to add another desired character to our Cantina display.


"REEGESK"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6W9beMHXSTc/WPpLAU26URI/AAAAAAAAItA/4BbSNEi3Fi8YnhNlYkzheLAnpsKuDPw2wCLcB/s640/2017-04-21%2B12.58.54%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFO IS AT THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/04/reegesk-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/04/reegesk-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/29/17
Post by: Tamer on April 30, 2017, 07:26:41 AM
Looks good Brian, off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/29/17
Post by: darthdaddy on May 08, 2017, 09:24:58 PM
This was actually a really easy custom to produce.  Once you get past separating the upper torso of The Black Series Finn figure along the seams to free up both the arms, all you have to do is drill the shoulder sockets of The Black Series Cassian Andor figure to accept them.  Switch the jackets, hands, and remove the holster and then paint the pants and boots before laying The Black Series Poe Dameron head on top of the Cassian Andor body.  Oh yeah we also used a Dremel to hard sculpt the flap of the Cassian Andor shirt to make it look like Poe's. After all that was completed, all that was left to do was the neckline a little lower and add a brown wash to the jacket to wrap things up.


SUPER-ARTICULATED
"POE DAMERON"
created by Darth Daddy


 
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qDjbI3H7Ff8/WREXex_6eUI/AAAAAAAAR5k/kXUr0DqzJQkJzCNPGJHrSffX6euTHOlAACLcB/s640/2017-05-08%2B08.17.03%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-dfFu19mgago/WREWz-Vt5GI/AAAAAAAAR5c/5GO6ozIV88c_jkD8hVUDiuaQFpka8yLsgCLcB/s640/2017-05-08%2B08.22.06%2B1.jpg)



RECIPE

Head - The Black Series Poe Dameron
Arms and Jacket - The Black Series Finn
Upper Torso and Legs - The Black Series Cassian Andor


HEAD TO THE BLOG FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/super-articulated-poe-dameron-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/super-articulated-poe-dameron-created.html)



A NEW ONE FROM ELIAS...

"DEATH SQUAD COMMANDER"
created by Elias


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tG0owBXSfTw/WQpguCNz0QI/AAAAAAAAIwQ/5FRjb5SYucM8-h4NMCzmc2hMJPIkKisSgCLcB/s640/2017-04-30%2B17.20.03.jpg)

HEAD TO THE BLOG FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/death-squad-commander-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/death-squad-commander-created-by-elias.html)


Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/09/17
Post by: Tamer on May 09, 2017, 02:04:12 AM
Looks good. I will be off to share them in the right places.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/09/17
Post by: Sjefke on May 09, 2017, 06:22:28 AM
Nice kitbashing on the Poe Dameron figure.  I should take advantage of the clearance price.
I hope Hasbro sees your Death Star Commander.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/09/17
Post by: hemble on May 09, 2017, 02:07:12 PM
You boys, always do great work on your articulated figures and your kit bashed figures. Excellent work as always boys and keep them coming.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/09/17
Post by: darthdaddy on May 20, 2017, 04:09:25 AM
Can't thank you all enough. The action figure posted below was one that I recently made for the YouTube show I do with Peak-OB1 Custom Creations called "Customizing The Clone Wars". We are covering "The Citadel" arc of The Clone Wars TV series and I thought it would be fun though to create the villain from the episodes, the warden of the prison Osi Sobeck.

"OSI SOBECK"
created by Dart Daddy

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z5F7QXNKakg/WR91vZ9IytI/AAAAAAAAIxs/3oInptPgNeMCVQ9we7T3UitA6VfocybOQCLcB/s1600/2017-05-19%2B05.37.51%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-G0uswMmRRKg/WR904pn4yhI/AAAAAAAAIxo/Ef9N3iUGcywD9Tdu1dOJqTE3SUBK7tSHQCLcB/s1600/2017-05-19%2B05.36.03%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zVD4j-i1f-I/WR9yJobKtuI/AAAAAAAAIxg/qjneH4FzszQKyyyNdBW3NotGHaMv_9lAQCLcB/s1600/2017-05-19%2B05.38.04%2B1.jpg)

Check the link for more info:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/osi-sobeck-created-by-darth-daddy.html?m=0 (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/osi-sobeck-created-by-darth-daddy.html?m=0)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/17
Post by: Tamer on May 20, 2017, 06:08:02 AM
Another good one. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/17
Post by: hemble on May 20, 2017, 04:55:21 PM
Awesome work Brian, you nailed it mate.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/20/17
Post by: darthdaddy on June 07, 2017, 04:46:22 AM
Thank you!

I actually have three figures to post this time around.

ROGUE ONE
"CASSIAN ANDOR - IMPERIAL DISGUISE"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-V_WNptmY46c/WSViOHlOBdI/AAAAAAAAR8I/sNict9PtE8IqnUULnT0sQCr_Fnh_HR7jgCLcB/s640/2017-05-23%2B12.18.59%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CVfsB3ye4qM/WSViNydqijI/AAAAAAAAR8E/dco9RKDotUIe4IIIYlMf3-aJgf2qp8u1gCLcB/s640/2017-05-23%2B12.16.14%2B1.jpg)


LINK TO POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/rogue-one-cassian-andor-imperial.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/05/rogue-one-cassian-andor-imperial.html)



"Braconnor Bakiska aka Fu Manchu"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9v8ZzlW0DEA/WTGqq38aWYI/AAAAAAAAIzQ/Hrk9-K4bFN0RmbdLobmg9T55yoA5HN0pQCLcB/s640/2017-06-02%2B01.02.30%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-domvYEnxkx4/WTGhcaug-fI/AAAAAAAACgA/Lw_TasvyAqI3qq6p5hFeXaiQ5vbGkaSRACLcB/s640/2017-06-02%2B12.58.28%2B1.jpg)


LINK TO POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/braconnor-bakiska-aka-fu-manchu-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/braconnor-bakiska-aka-fu-manchu-created.html)



STAR WARS REBELS
"GRAND ADMIRAL THRAWN - IMPERIAL OFFICER BATTLE ARMOR"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kapIYq825vw/WTbWDrgo9vI/AAAAAAAACgo/K177B5isrQM7UFf9hbMkMEkjes1K32-kQCLcB/s640/2017-06-05%2B06.30.04%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-0qa2V0PYDec/WTbWCFa8hjI/AAAAAAAACgg/Pt7PbVggTYEF-Xh3zND2Fp_Rr1yTLE5ogCLcB/s640/2017-06-05%2B06.19.13%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-h9K-Y04Rmls/WTbWBPxklXI/AAAAAAAACgY/XCVP1nXBMtE792f8YvWOiHO4kKd6lPsMgCLcB/s640/2017-06-05%2B04.33.07%2B1.jpg)


LINK TO POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/star-wars-rebels-grand-admiral-thrawn.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/star-wars-rebels-grand-admiral-thrawn.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/17
Post by: Tamer on June 07, 2017, 06:21:42 AM
They look good, I really like that Thrawn though. Off to share the latest.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/17
Post by: Sjefke on June 07, 2017, 09:08:18 AM
I'd love to see some sculpting WIPs of Fu Manchu.  Nice paint job too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/17
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 10, 2017, 01:27:19 AM
Excellent work as always.
The sculpting on the Fu Manchu figure is awesome.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/17
Post by: darthdaddy on June 14, 2017, 04:17:18 AM
I actually can't take credit on the Fu Mancha headsculpt.  All I did was paint an Evergrey headcase to make this figure.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/17
Post by: darthdaddy on July 29, 2017, 05:14:09 AM
We've been busy here at home.  So busy we haven't had a chance to share any of our new creations, so we apologize for posting so many figures at once.

CLONE WARS
"AHSOKA TANO - ZYGERRIAN SLAVE"
created by Elias


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-r78nzuYkzP0/WXvo4MjbJoI/AAAAAAAASJk/iKB1cqm2E-MBmpUXnPrJvl0SP-v7gwr5wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-28%2B07.54.40%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mGXqqFlqNyQ/WXvo6t7ZmaI/AAAAAAAASJw/2Ak4ixd5yf07TIQ7KcCCE52GJTDM3st1QCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-28%2B08.39.44%2B1.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-ahsoka-tano-zygerrian-slave.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-ahsoka-tano-zygerrian-slave.html)

"CLONE WARS" ARC TROOPER ECHO
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9RGAsg9nKkw/WXT5x0Q4BvI/AAAAAAAAI3U/7Mjg4XUizsgsE9j_urMAyndBCfrwqfAVACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-23%2B01.44.36%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-45akIMfllA0/WXT5y5SUT8I/AAAAAAAAI3g/T83zg6DPU-MCR99-NjWY6a84Xtov4KU8ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-23%2B01.46.28%2B1.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-arc-trooper-echo-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-arc-trooper-echo-created-by.html)

The Clone Wars
"Shadow Warrior" Padmé Amidala 
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-66WntYMEG60/WWKudB--e6I/AAAAAAAAI2Y/7RI0NkhUd4sC4Pl3nYy3shqRd1-I_KDTwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-04%2B05.08.48%2B1.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-shadow-warrior-padme-amidala.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/clone-wars-shadow-warrior-padme-amidala.html)


ROGUE ONE "JYN ERSO - IMPERIAL FLIGHT CREW HELMET MODIFICATION"
by Customs for the Kid


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dtNcckV4Iiw/WWD4JUhOP_I/AAAAAAAAI1s/lBd4oPkeI9IG883KBtmY0RBdLYwZ50xrgCLcBGAs/s640/2017-07-08%2B09.56.06%2B1.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/jyn-erso-imperial-flight-crew-helmet.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/07/jyn-erso-imperial-flight-crew-helmet.html)

"2X-3KPR Security Patrol Droid"
created by Elias


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H3Zwa_B9atI/WVD8s0syVZI/AAAAAAAASDc/UOOvyetX2zs1ixvh5i9FW5iWyaJ92TwxACLcBGAs/s640/20170624_142558.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/2x-3kpr-security-patrol-droid-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/06/2x-3kpr-security-patrol-droid-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/29/17
Post by: Tamer on July 29, 2017, 08:36:51 AM
Great stuff. Off to share it all.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/29/17
Post by: JDeck on July 29, 2017, 10:42:58 AM
Sweet! I like the R1, and droid customs. They all look great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/29/17
Post by: hemble on July 29, 2017, 06:22:31 PM
WOW guys, awesome work all round.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/29/17
Post by: Sjefke on August 01, 2017, 09:33:08 AM
Beautiful
I love that slave Ashoka.  I haven't seen anyone do the burka outfit before.  You tweaked those lips perfectly.
Great R1 trio.
ARC trooper Echo...... Nuf said.  He's worth a mic 🎤 drop.
Gotta get me some hole-in-the-wall stuff.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/29/17
Post by: darthdaddy on August 09, 2017, 06:34:25 PM
Thank you all!

Hole In The Ground Productions has a new droid kit available on their web store full of great resin cast pieces made to enhance your dioramas and display shelves.  Their latest WED-9 is a fun day project that only requires some paint, sandpaper and krazy glue. I first sanded down any small imperfections in the cast, then primed the figure in black paint before I dry brushed in some color. After, I applied multiple washes to give the droid the "used" look.

When everything was completely painted, I glued on the head and arms to finish up the figure.  He looks great on display along with the other figures found in our Mos Eisley street display.

WED-9-M1, also known as a bantha droid, was a WED Treadwell droid seen around Mos Eisley. Built out of spare parts by Jawas, it was owned by Ohwun and Chachi De Maal.


"WED-9-M1"
created by Elias


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-9BHwMWp3EtI/WYkCyFCM3zI/AAAAAAAASNk/9hT_wKaDaOsphkQOVeyihWhihYSFHAjswCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-07%2B06.54.26%2B1.jpg)

CLICK LINK BELOW FOR MORE PICS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/wed-9-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/wed-9-created-by-elias.html)




Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/17
Post by: JDeck on August 09, 2017, 06:40:47 PM
Sweet! Great job with the paint apps and weathering. I'll have to start getting some of those.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/17
Post by: Tamer on August 10, 2017, 06:37:32 AM
Love how the weathered look came out on this. HITG is doing some great stuff. Off to share this update in all the right places.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/17
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on August 10, 2017, 03:11:45 PM
Great idea on "JYN ERSO - IMPERIAL FLIGHT CREW HELMET MODIFICATION" and "CASSIAN ANDOR - IMPERIAL DISGUISE"
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/17
Post by: Bronxstalker on August 11, 2017, 08:00:08 AM
I'm amazed at how many awesome customs you pump out.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/17
Post by: darthdaddy on August 28, 2017, 02:45:49 PM
Thank you all!

Just made two new customs!

Yerka Mig was a male Human Imperial bureaucrat with a high security clearance. As of 0 BBY he had well been established in Tatooine. Mig, stricken with remorse after his home planet Ralltiir was brutally occupied by the Empire, retired and fled to the Outer Rim Territories, pursued by the Imperial Security Bureau. He was a patron in Chalmun's Spaceport Cantina on Mos Eisley, and was hiding from Imperial agents inside when Obi-Wan Kenobi and Luke Skywalker sought passage to Alderaan there.

To create this figure we repainted a Black Series Ceremonial Luke Skywalker and swapped out the head of the figure for a cast of an Evergrey cast that we acquired through a friend.  There is nothing more fum then adding another Cantina denizen to the collection!

"YERKA MIG"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HRfxiK7Oy5M/WaDPinL1BJI/AAAAAAAASUI/Nwud5Rvs7ywNueaCZ4VLPvjyVQk5p9kNACLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-25%2B05.19.20%2B1.jpg)

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE POST IN THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/yerka-mig-created-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/yerka-mig-created-by-darth-daddy.html)


The second figure is a quick Rogue One project we did to add some articulation to Hasbro's K-2SO action figure. The 6" version of the figure had the super-articulation that we all wanted in the 3.75" scale.  Too add the articulation we used the knee and elbow joints from a Terminator action figure we purchased on eBay. We added two metal rods to the knee joints for stability by creating a post that we inserted into a hole we drilled up into the upper leg of the original figure. We did some sanding to the joints of the Terminator figure to keep the rounded edges that the original K-2SO action figure had.  By the time the project was finished we had the version we wanted adding both knee and elbow articulation to increase the figure's range of motion. We skipped adding articulation at the ankles and wrists due to the thin plastic. It was really nice to be able to increase the pose-ability of this 5 poa figure!


"K-2SO with Improved Articulation"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jmMp1dpdHzA/WaCo46w9SSI/AAAAAAAASTE/A_sSYSAJPEYLcT0uYjuKWMJFF1GXyUrIwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-25%2B01.18.19%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FreTgDWl83o/WaCo3q6VxjI/AAAAAAAASTA/ZFSGh9eH9yst7wM16X2xBr0Px_qDdRUUwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-08-25%2B01.17.01%2B1.jpg)

HERE'S THE LINK TO THE POST IN THE BLOG:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/k-2so-with-improved-articulation.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/08/k-2so-with-improved-articulation.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/28/17
Post by: Tamer on August 29, 2017, 02:21:59 AM
They look good to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/28/17
Post by: Starchaser on August 30, 2017, 04:42:29 PM
Nice job articulating K2. I really like the paint job on Yerka Mig, he looks excellent.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/28/17
Post by: darthdaddy on September 10, 2017, 05:35:02 AM
TWO NEW FIGURES!

THE FORCE AWAKENS
"CAPTAIN PHASMA" CHROME EDITION
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WD7vtARVh1E/Wawl3KvrFHI/AAAAAAAASZE/7wNNCzakJxYwJco3TaL-GVW98ckeOeoKgCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_20170903_114917_578.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ztrU73EEi58/WawjEf7FowI/AAAAAAAASYs/Na22RxWs91sEl3LtZWTKfPpwlSYMENv0gCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_20170901_011121_274.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zqvxP-KAzEM/WawjVTxIZ1I/AAAAAAAASYw/sHTtnionP_seHJIWwwBSXLiNq5rgs4hiwCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_20170901_011257_662.jpg)

TO MAKE YOUR OWN FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTION IN OUR BLOG POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/09/captain-phasma-chrome-edition-by-darth.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/09/captain-phasma-chrome-edition-by-darth.html)




"THE LAST JEDI"
3.75" REY (JEDI TRAINING with SUPER-ARTICULATION)
created by Elias


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ojj2pZ_4GRE/WbcuYUgDEdI/AAAAAAAASdc/Wplkk6RWHb8pT7rZZo7DW17c4z_T9-sEwCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-11%2B06.14.53%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-EeqWjJYGoFs/WbcuYiQNQmI/AAAAAAAASdg/kVulr4biLLUHuPWuHJN-3iNyqJvZc6a1wCLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-11%2B06.21.33%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dm6r_Z_jB9M/WbcuWaKrXvI/AAAAAAAASdM/o4l5YYSQED85wQKY3hn2XWwLbRcFlC95ACLcBGAs/s640/2017-09-11%2B06.07.46%2B1.jpg)


MORE INFO IN THE LINK FOR THIS ACTION FIGURE CREATION:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-last-jedi-rey-jedi-training-with.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2017/09/the-last-jedi-rey-jedi-training-with.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: JDeck on September 10, 2017, 06:15:34 AM
Fan-Phasma-tastic! Love the metallic sheen.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: Starchaser on September 11, 2017, 12:04:29 AM
Phasma looks really good with the chrome paint job. Rey turned out well also. Kudos.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: Tamer on September 11, 2017, 02:34:30 AM
Nice and shiny. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: hemble on September 11, 2017, 03:13:38 AM
Awesome work guys.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: Sjefke on September 11, 2017, 03:13:24 PM
Nice!
Gotta find those Molotov markers.
IVe got an extra BaD K-3PO and want to make a U-3PO.
That BaD has gotten really pricey.
I was planning on using gloss reflective silver spray paint, but this looks far less messy.

Do the markers also come in gold?
I'm thinking shiny C-3PO
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: darthdaddy on September 11, 2017, 06:04:40 PM
Nice!
Gotta find those Molotov markers.
IVe got an extra BaD K-3PO and want to make a U-3PO.
That BaD has gotten really pricey.
I was planning on using gloss reflective silver spray paint, but this looks far less messy.

Do the markers also come in gold?
I'm thinking shiny C-3PO

Haven't seen the gold
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: Kualan on September 28, 2017, 06:39:23 AM
It's been awhile since I caught myself up on this blog - but wow, so much cool stuff to admire. One of my favourite customisers on the site.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on October 05, 2017, 09:18:20 AM
Awesome customs, Phasma looks fantastic
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/17
Post by: darthdaddy on June 07, 2018, 09:35:11 AM
Thanks guys! I'm ashamed to say it has been a long time since I have completed a project. A few false starts, and a couple of wips but nothing much to show.

This action figure was made from a very rare cast figure model that was created by ASIS FILM MODELS. It was a limited edition cast and the sculpt is just amazing! When I saw Roodown in The Force Awakens, he was the first character that I knew I wanted an action figure of. Unfortunately, Hasbro never made him. Fortunately for me, ASIS FILM MODELS did. The cast was a lot of fun to paint and I really love the design of the cast. Unlike the majority of ASIS's offerings that are completely static, this cast actually has ball jointed shoulders. He looks great on display with all of our other Force Awakens action figures.

We highly recommend the offerings of ASIS FILM MODELS.

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-CGKlmyqnz4A/WuZ8sszqf5I/AAAAAAAATAI/a6BqGQaLewA0fhFcYmf4lWsNJ3aROa3HACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_Tokyo_20180429_214721_processed.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-W6LsWEERl_s/WuZ84LPkLTI/AAAAAAAATAM/bE0wWd8sZrIoHB9MBbq0_xOZl-ep6uO7QCLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_Tokyo_20180429_221533_processed.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-acJAXqw_trU/WuZZiL03w2I/AAAAAAAAS_U/YC5vEd9LhTA96nn1smlIYZLwlIbdLP_igCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-04-29%2B05.44.33%2B1.jpg)

Links here:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/04/crusher-roodown-painted-by-darth-daddy.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/04/crusher-roodown-painted-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: darthdaddy on June 07, 2018, 09:37:32 AM
Here's one from Elias, the other half of Customs for the Kid.

This was a clone trooper we have been wanting to get to for a long time now. Hound was an ARF Trooper sergeant of the Coruscant Guard who was stationed at the Republic military base during the Clone Wars. To make the figure we used the body from a Clone Wars Commander Wolffe action figure with a casted helmet that was sent to us by a friend. To finish the figure I just added the signature paint applications.

In 20 BBY, shortly after the bombing of the Jedi Temple hangar, Letta Turmond, who was responsible for planting the explosives, was taking into Republic custody at the Military base on Coruscant. After Turmond died, having believed to be murdered by Ahsoka Tano, Hound was part of the team that searched the base for Tano with his massiff, Grizzer. The massiff picked up on Tano's scent and led him towards her. However, she narrowly evaded them and escaped on top of the Geonosis monument. Hound later went with Grizzer and the others of his group to corner Tano.


"SERGEANT HOUND & GRIZZER"
created by Elias

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kzn5bZku714/WhOiE_4QrOI/AAAAAAAASr0/Vvpzxcg8Whkq2KjB47-pfKEQt0FRInOFACLcBGAs/s1600/20171120_183337-1.jpg)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: Tamer on June 08, 2018, 02:33:26 AM
Hey great to see you two back. Let me go share this.

I like them both.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: Sjefke on June 08, 2018, 02:41:25 PM
Nice work guys
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: Starchaser on June 08, 2018, 10:44:48 PM
Really good to see you back! I saw the Roodown over on your blog and thought it was outstanding then. It really looks wonderful! And kudos to Elias, Hound and Grizzer turned out great.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on June 09, 2018, 12:56:14 AM
Welcome back.
Hound and Roodown are amazing.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: Darth More on June 10, 2018, 01:19:57 PM
I really like the design of this ARF Trooper! The fine lines in the helmet are applied very well!
Hopefully we'll see an ARF Trooper in the Vintage Collection - can't wait to customize some realistic style ARFs...
Thanks for sharing!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/07/18
Post by: darthdaddy on June 30, 2018, 06:24:36 AM
Thanks everyone!

Elias just finished a figure he has been working on for months.

This was a 95% sculpted action figure made mostly from Procreate, Aves Fixit and Green Stuff. He sculpted over a Padme Amidala in her black evening dress to make the body for Holdo. The head was from the Laura Dern character in the new Exclusive Target Jurassic Park action figure. Elias removed the hair and then sculpted on new hair and the tiara. Even the blaster was custom made.


"VICE ADMIRAL
AMILYN HOLDO"
created by ELIAS

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-c9fa0dBcgBo/Wzd_jZpA6CI/AAAAAAAATF0/Nu4AoyB9khAIY6_SZXfLH_drk-4PL73OACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20180629_223632_980.jpg)

Click the link for more photos:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/06/vice-admiral-amilyn-holdo-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/06/vice-admiral-amilyn-holdo-created-by.html)



Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/18
Post by: Tamer on June 30, 2018, 07:54:22 AM
Wow, she turned out great.

off to the front pages.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/18
Post by: hemble on June 30, 2018, 04:41:14 PM
Outstanding work Elias, you are becoming a true master customizer.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/18
Post by: Starchaser on June 30, 2018, 09:46:31 PM
Brilliant job Elias! You beat me to it - I just picked up one of those figures to do exactly the same thing. You did a fabulous job sculpting and painting this figure. Keep it up.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/18
Post by: OC47150 on July 07, 2018, 05:26:22 PM
The Jurassic Park/World figures are great for customizing. I've lost track of how many blue-shirted Owens I've bought. I found the exclusive Ellie figure last weekend and made a quick custom using a Jyn head.

Too bad Alan and Muldoon's hats aren't removable, but hey beggars can't be choosers.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/30/18
Post by: darthdaddy on July 13, 2018, 05:39:42 PM
"Dad was never crazy about his Bo Katan headsculpt. Recently he was commissioned to make a Bo Katan and they asked if he could reproduce his original head for their figure. Dad just decided to give them his original and asked me to make the replacement head because he said I make better female heads than him. To make the figure, I completely re-modified a Clone Wars Aurra Sing head with Aves and then used ProCreate to make her hair. Then I painted her the best I could. I really love the way she came out!" - Elias

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AOx9eSeIBE4/W0lA5x2zSQI/AAAAAAAATHw/2C298WNP8kkoyoIEBZSFh_4vVxenzE-lQCLcBGAs/s640/IMG_20180713_200257_907.jpg)

Elias completed a new "Bo Katan" headsculpt!
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/bo-katan-created-by-darth-daddy.html
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: Tamer on July 14, 2018, 04:39:13 AM
Looks all kinds of awesome to me Elias. Let me go share this.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: Darth More on July 14, 2018, 04:19:47 PM
I also count to the fans of Mandalorian warriors! Your headsculpt looks amazing and really adds to the overall brilliant custom figure! Keep up the great work!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: RCWCreations on July 14, 2018, 11:30:40 PM
I love your work (the pair of you).  THis is a brilliant figure, truly awesome!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: Starchaser on July 16, 2018, 03:25:20 PM
She turned out really well, Elias! You should be most happy with her. Keep up the excellent work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 21, 2018, 08:39:04 AM
Holdo and Bo Katan turned out great.
The headsculpt is phenomenal.
Excellent work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/13/18
Post by: darthdaddy on August 15, 2018, 12:56:45 PM
Thanks everyone! Being a kid in our hobby, positive feedback really means a lot to me.

Dad is still on break and I have been doing what I can to keep the blog going.

This is definitely the most difficult paint job I think I have ever had to do. Between the wing pattern on the jetpack, and the convor on the shoulder pad, the extremely small details were quite the challenge. All the hard work only made me love the action figure more when I finally completed her. I chose not to add articulation to this figure, because in the end, I thought adding articulation might hurt the final product more than it would help it. The joints I had available were just too big to add to the skinny frame and would have ruined her silhouette.

I had to completely resculpt Sabine's hair and add armor to her shins. I also had to do some modifications to tailor fit Commander Cody's jetpack to my Sabine figure. I then utilized magnets to make the jetpack attach to her back so it had the option of being removable.

She came a long way from the Season 2 Sabine Wren action figure we received from Hasbro and I couldn't be happier with the results!


SEASON 3
"SABINE WREN"
Custom Action Figure
created by Elias

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2082rZ97uEI/W3OGzmCIx0I/AAAAAAAATP0/o4-l3kzk54UJ9XYzdN3ezyzgi9ai7dwVwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B08.06.22%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fjuccVxUqqo/W3N_OAHQ6aI/AAAAAAAATO8/V3knlTGYa-E6LWXwvMeZ9Zj5BOQ5-n7fQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B08.07.16%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Wxo9Ded7C7M/W3N_KKWmn5I/AAAAAAAATNw/oIIfHwLMP2otVT_MdMxPfNBZGGO55_jvwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B07.54.48%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6YGJkKHDoaw/W3N_KhA8UaI/AAAAAAAATN8/vv3sJI1BfgoXBu9AMFcsn1oA_r5oemk9QCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B07.57.47%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-8mtcsZB2Prw/W3OCTUHp6TI/AAAAAAAATPg/Ep-4cV7dYC8_KkLxQG6OKfDGj7hhNisXgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B07.50.09%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MrpZrd7J310/W3N_L7UJfEI/AAAAAAAATOU/z3X16qxiMKIVn4y-R9j7mt8hiVJgeT2aQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B08.00.55%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-g8T8BioaMUk/W3N_MJUPsgI/AAAAAAAATOY/QYVHYn-c0roWTKnEqeBQaDhXA7lu3O4-ACLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B08.02.00%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-H3MyECw9HV0/W3N_M5q1V_I/AAAAAAAATOo/ZF8HDy2IeVQGRA2hQZeQXRCMJC7PbojQQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-08-14%2B08.04.54%2B1.jpg)

There are a few more pics on the blog if anyone is interested in checking them out.
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/08/season-3-sabine-wren-custom-action.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/08/season-3-sabine-wren-custom-action.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/18
Post by: Starchaser on August 15, 2018, 01:34:03 PM
Excellent job Elias! The paint applications turned out wonderfully - I applaud your determination and perseverance as well as the skill you are showing. The sculpting is great as well. You have every right to be proud of this figure!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/18
Post by: Tamer on August 16, 2018, 03:05:41 AM
She looks great to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/18
Post by: Darth More on August 18, 2018, 01:35:30 AM
I can only join the previous comments of  Starchaser and Tamer and agree with most respect. The paintjob on Sabine is outstanding! I don’t know the series, but I do know that her costume is extremely detailed. And you managed to recreate them most successfully! You got such amazing skill with the brush and an amazing eye for details, Elias!
I’m most impressed! Keep it up & best regards from Germany!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on August 25, 2018, 01:26:49 AM
wow
The paintjob is really a work of art.
It is amazing that you have transformed every little detail into this small scale.
Hats off!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/18
Post by: darthdaddy on September 04, 2018, 08:50:50 AM
I will pass on all of your favorable feedback to Elias.

The Darth Sidious action figures from the Revenge of the Sith line were almost all released as statuettes with very little articulation. A few action features maybe, but he was pretty much solid plastic from the waist down.  I always wondered what an action figure of the character from this film would look like if it were to be released in the modern Vintage Collection.

I used the hood and tabard of the ROTS Emperor Palpatine that turn into Darth Sidious. The body and head of the Darth Sidious are from the Vintage Collection were used to make the new version of the Dark Lord of the Sith. All I had to do was sew a new robe for him to wear. I lucked out finding some heavy red suede-like material to fabricate it from.

The pink around his eyes is present, but unfortunately didn't photograph all that well due to wonky lighting in the photoshoot by yours truly.



REVENGE OF THE SITH
"DARTH SIDIOUS"
created by Darth Daddy

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dpKeBAtFy8A/W43P4hCCypI/AAAAAAAATWA/QMJQ52jJYiww3lTVb-n8QV1w6i33eszzACLcBGAs/s1600/20180903_115411-1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GNiaGko0q0k/W43ItlkFA6I/AAAAAAAATVc/00ai0MfNDCglqUhRPDFrVMJjmF-3D6dygCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-09-02%2B02.13.46%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kjiQ9hZbSnw/W40qxfWs6eI/AAAAAAAATVI/Yiy0qx3H1wkczeH9onzayVWoYGIM6OK5ACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-09-02%2B01.49.07%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-5eEq-ASD0hc/W4xqmbz8O2I/AAAAAAAATUw/XKVTEwW10VQK7hcw9hlz9UHQOhRvx_UwQCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-09-02%2B04.37.11%2B1-1-1-1-1.jpg)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/04/18
Post by: Darth More on September 04, 2018, 03:21:28 PM
This is a spot on represenation of the evil himself! Such a great portrait of Darth Sidious! I also like to see Jar Jar in the squad around the Emperor because he unintentionally helped Sidious gain his full political power. Senator Binks was as unaware of the Chancellor's true intention as the rest of the senate was. Another awesome custom to add to your legendary collection! Thanks for sharing and keep them coming, please! I really enjoy every single one of them!

Now, I need to grab that list I got from FialaFernbrugg to translate that aurabesh...


- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/04/18
Post by: ghostskull18 on September 04, 2018, 03:22:58 PM
Very cool custom
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/04/18
Post by: Tamer on September 05, 2018, 02:47:22 AM
I saw this on our Facebook Page and shared it. I will link this description to the news thread.

It is one great custom.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/04/18
Post by: darthdaddy on September 12, 2018, 08:51:28 AM
Thanks everyone! I wanted to create a more articulated version of the character from this time period.

This 3.75" super-articulated figure is as easy to make as it gets. Just take a Black Series 3.75" ROTJ Chewbacca and give it the bandoleer of the Force Link 2.0 Chewbacca from the Solo toy line. The goggles are from the  Target Exclusive Vandor-1 Playset Chewbacca.  With all the newly assembled parts you get an easy, no-paint-kitbash custom action figure of your favorite Wookiee in his latest film appearance just in time for Friday's digital release of the film!

I hope we eventually get this figure in the Vintage Collection. We're huge fans of the film here at home, and we'd love to pose him with our Vintage Han Solo and soon to be released Lando Calrissian action figure from this film.


"SOLO: A STAR WARS STORY"
CHEWBACCA
created by Darth Daddy

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6L7QNDvKQGM/W5hd0T_JO4I/AAAAAAAATXw/lznlGbG-uqgTlAXWzv4WeKNwYawLuzcJACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-09-11%2B07.31.05%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BKH1AvRwr7s/W5hdzs2zgeI/AAAAAAAATXs/u8kzI4pmLXM4MimysOT0pmv2hb8RKmGCwCLcBGAs/s1600/2018-09-11%2B07.27.16%2B1-1.jpg)

For more pics visit here:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/09/solo-star-wars-story-chewbacca-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/09/solo-star-wars-story-chewbacca-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/12/18
Post by: Tamer on September 13, 2018, 02:40:13 AM
Yeah, that is pretty great. Why o why can't Hasbro give us stuff like this. So you had to buy three different figures to get the parts for this. You sure can't beat the results though, he looks great.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/12/18
Post by: Starchaser on September 13, 2018, 01:12:45 PM
Great job on Sidious! He looks phenomenal. I also love the Chewie - just did the same thing myself, but hadn't posted yet. Our family also genuinely loved the Solo movie - it was plain old fun. I hope Hasbro exploits that movie for SA figures.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/12/18
Post by: Darth More on September 14, 2018, 03:14:10 AM
I agree, Chewie looks great! That's a nice use of the accessories of the 5POA ForceLink version! Let's see if Hasbro manage to make it look as great as yours!

Thanks for sharing! There's way too little super-articulated love for Rogue One characters from Hasbro so far...

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/12/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on September 15, 2018, 01:23:35 AM
The Ep. III Sidious turned out great. The face looks very realistic.
The Solo Chewie looks also very nice.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/12/18
Post by: darthdaddy on September 16, 2018, 06:39:26 PM
Thanks everyone! My customs lately have been less intensive than some of my other projects. Lately Elias has been picking up my slack. His latest effort blew me away.

Miraj Scintel was a female Zygerrian who served as the Queen of Zygerria during the Clone Wars. Seeking to rebuild the Zygerrian Slave Empire that was shut down by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic, Scintel allied Zygerria with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. She was betrayed by her Prime Minister, Atai Molec and then killed by Count Dooku.

We've been wanting this character added to our action figure collection for years now. Every time we looked at our display shelf full of scum and villainy that appeared on The Clone Wars, we always felt there was a gaping hole without her there beside all our other custom creations.

To make this action figure, I used a Clone Wars Assaj Ventress action figure. We replaced her lower legs with the boots of a Clone Wars Shaak Ti, and the hands with the hands from a Clone Wars Aurra Sing. From there the action figure was completely resculpted to match Queen Miraj's appearance in the show.

Both the Convor and the hilt of her electro-whip were fabricated by hand and sculpted in ProCreate. The yellow electricity was taken from a Comic Pack Lumiya action figures accessory.

Now that she is done, one more hole on our display shelf has been filled and we can't wait to fill the next one ;)

CLONE WARS
"QUEEN MIRAJ SCINTEL & CONVOR"
created by Elias

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Jp8mrr6ATVw/W53HvzkGnPI/AAAAAAAATaM/VTTXvVBnToc-hZX_ZtJc8M7hDZNrJeFcgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-09-15%2B12.20.34%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ewbIlZrYUbM/W53HvTfMhWI/AAAAAAAATaI/Sit8h3B75KQyq2EnUTjRdkmQWYYvF6GNgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-09-15%2B12.16.14%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DFYmMVcm1yg/W53H0-NcULI/AAAAAAAATa0/M0rlGfdSFvo5PeFeusxNvm51puEMyMWTgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-09-15%2B12.39.41%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hrx4A8CVqSU/W53HtYHZI-I/AAAAAAAATZs/IEOUCdc3A3IDkLAdbHEnfKoslEUkU1z-QCLcBGAs/s640/2018-09-15%2B02.46.46%2B1.jpg)

TOO MANY PICTURE TO POST THEM ALL HERE. HEAD TO THE BLOG FOR MORE IMAGES:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/09/clone-wars-queen-miraj-scintel-convor.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/09/clone-wars-queen-miraj-scintel-convor.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/18
Post by: Tamer on September 17, 2018, 03:05:04 AM
Wow, very nice. You can tell a lot of work was done on this one. She looks fantastic.

off to share
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/18
Post by: Starchaser on September 17, 2018, 10:29:22 AM
Excellent! Great use of parts and the sculpting is outstanding. She looks "spot on." I also really like the Convor too. I really wish that Hasbro had done a couple of Zygerrians for the Clone Wars line.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/18
Post by: hemble on September 18, 2018, 03:18:34 AM
Awesome figure's guys and Elias, you mate are brilliant customizer mate and they way you are going you are going to be one of the best.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/16/18
Post by: darthdaddy on October 31, 2018, 06:52:54 AM
Here is a Halloween treat courtesy of Elias. Check the post on our blog for the tricks he used to pull this one off!

CLONE WARS "OLD DAKA"
created by Elias

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-zxKT9sSefps/W9Y8iwP_cQI/AAAAAAAATkk/DI566yvSErwhtF1_DJJgA9H07sCSMrd1ACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-10-28%2B05.26.00%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--YEu8HLHno4/W9Y8ju8UWBI/AAAAAAAATkw/FrAFzrI2MVUOySJAWhJqepd1mA8cy6XxACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-10-28%2B05.26.43%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-I-8lgWmPImQ/W9Y8eWEqxiI/AAAAAAAATjk/8Mq_UgeV0JQFeemrMYzz7gneM6LWlCVaACLcBGAs/s1600/2018-10-28%2B05.10.38%2B1.jpg)

Lot more pictures and parts list on the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/10/clone-wars-old-daka-created-by-elias.html?m=1 (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/10/clone-wars-old-daka-created-by-elias.html?m=1)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/31/18
Post by: Tamer on November 01, 2018, 02:29:07 AM
Wow, very nice. I saw this on Facebook and posted it.

Let me go add this into the update.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/31/18
Post by: Starchaser on November 08, 2018, 09:55:00 PM
Old Daka looks spectacular! Elias, you did a really nice job sculpting on this one!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/31/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on November 10, 2018, 08:25:54 AM
It is great to see all the Nightsisters together.
Old Daka is an epic custom figure.
Elias, you never fail to impress.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/31/18
Post by: darthdaddy on November 24, 2018, 08:24:34 PM
Elias sends his thanks!

We have a few updates to share. The links below the pics will tell you more about each project.

Star Wars Rebels "Sabine Wren" Collection from "Customs for the Kid"
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-RlUseAcsjBI/W_Axzc_podI/AAAAAAAATqg/kfU0YzAHbvMsQucAbRyScOPJuGgtUnp2gCLcBGAs/s640/2018-11-16%2B12.46.13%2B1.jpg)
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/star-wars-rebels-sabine-wren-collection.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/star-wars-rebels-sabine-wren-collection.html)

"Solo: A Star Wars Story" CHEWBACCA (Version 2) created by Darth Daddy
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Im03QyFMgyg/W_KrwgkJWUI/AAAAAAAATsg/7YMPlD5nNow8UrgEjUSwZn-Fgmj7yccJACLcBGAs/s640/2018-11-18%2B08.25.02%2B1.jpg)
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/solo-star-wars-story-chewbacca-version.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/solo-star-wars-story-chewbacca-version.html)

3.75" "RIO DURANT" created by Darth Daddy
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KB3pDTNj9ac/W_i59GtpLCI/AAAAAAAATws/KjClO1u68rYWsxo-tFlvDqgjC5DHBxoyQCLcBGAs/s640/20181123_203305.jpg)
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/375-rio-durant-created-by-darth-daddy.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/11/375-rio-durant-created-by-darth-daddy.html)

New Episode of "Customizing The Clone Wars"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_N0RH6ZiWc (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T_N0RH6ZiWc)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/24/18
Post by: Starchaser on November 24, 2018, 11:07:10 PM
Excellent update. The "evolutions" of Sabine is a great series. Kudos! Chewie turned out well - how does he different from your first version? Rio is awesome - would you care to share your recipe? I'm particularly interested in the joints. All 'round fantastic.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/24/18
Post by: darthdaddy on November 25, 2018, 05:30:29 AM
Excellent update. The "evolutions" of Sabine is a great series. Kudos! Chewie turned out well - how does he different from your first version? Rio is awesome - would you care to share your recipe? I'm particularly interested in the joints. All 'round fantastic.

The only difference in the Chewbacca is the head. It was just more aesthetically pleasing to my eye. Two of the first Cad Bane figures were sacrificed for elbow joints to give articulation to Rio.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/24/18
Post by: Tamer on November 25, 2018, 09:35:47 AM
Wow, a ton of new work. Let me go post some of it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/24/18
Post by: Starchaser on November 26, 2018, 01:22:38 AM
Thanks for the reply:)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: darthdaddy on December 06, 2018, 07:44:08 AM
I've been really pushing myself to make more customs lately. My latest is Val from her appearance on Mimban.

To make this version of Val, we used the Force Link 2.0 Val head, boots, and back skirt, the lower arms, legs and feet of a Black Series Jyn Erso action figure, the chest of a Black Series Snowtrooper Commander, and the upper arms of a Clone Wars Phase 2 Clone Trooper. The soft goods hooded cape was from a Major Panno action figure that was dyed and modified. Some of the details like the scarf, lower arms, and weaponry attached to her belt were sculpted with ProCreate.

We really felt Val was such a cool character that she deserved more than just one action figure representing her.

"Val - Imperial Disguise"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9F_aalQa8_8/XAkv8Lzx6NI/AAAAAAAAT1M/ZLSVAMr4LOwa-0OJ7Icrwl6OXMErzH81QCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-04%2B08.04.25%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-W6sIBuXp1Rs/XAkv71kstKI/AAAAAAAAT1E/nJdGpBIufrgR_iQ5OlwTZPI77GHn4DzaACLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-04%2B08.09.19%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Mh865dgXRGQ/XAkv_YdAiiI/AAAAAAAAT1k/cL2-xmZF-pEtKru1SmWThfYoihQhqb1GQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-05%2B06.43.27%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-O6QP_1qRVXo/XAkv_s1mUwI/AAAAAAAAT1s/RtLzKMI_X9Eh-XUfn5MB7Nw2jZB8mmcZwCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-05%2B06.43.57%2B1.jpg)

More information available in our blog post:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/val-mimban-created-by-darth-daddy.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/val-mimban-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: JDeck on December 06, 2018, 06:06:27 PM
I like the Val a lot! Very good man. There is a lot of potential in the mud trooper characters, I think they're an interesting design.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: (SID) on December 07, 2018, 01:05:32 AM
WOW that VAL is INSANE! One of the best looking and executed customs I've ever seen. Bravo!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: Tamer on December 07, 2018, 03:16:46 AM
I agree she looks great.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on December 08, 2018, 07:46:31 AM
Your latest customs are epic.
Val is my favorite. I like all the small details you added to the figure.
Excellent work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/06/18
Post by: darthdaddy on December 23, 2018, 07:32:16 PM
Just made a Beckett to go with the Val

3.75" "TOBIAS BECKETT
- IMPERIAL MIMBAN DISGUISE"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tdMqOVzxo7E/XCDarwvg85I/AAAAAAAAT8k/7H3nmAk9X7427sCm1qVVpdKQ1vfMeUV7QCLcBGAs/s1600/48417362_2261894097419372_9132787779263004672_n.jpg)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/tobias-beckett-imperial-mimban-disguise.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/tobias-beckett-imperial-mimban-disguise.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: Tamer on December 24, 2018, 08:06:05 AM
Very nice. Off to share and Merry Christmas.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: darthdaddy on December 24, 2018, 08:08:33 AM
Very nice. Off to share and Merry Christmas.

Thanks Shawn! Merry Christmas!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: hemble on December 26, 2018, 07:06:03 PM
Sensational work mate not just with Beckett but all the Solo movie figures.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: nickeltcd on December 26, 2018, 07:15:41 PM
Outstanding, What a cool figure. I love the duel holsters.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: Starchaser on December 30, 2018, 07:23:22 PM
Wow! Val and Beckett turned out great! The details on Val are amazing. Thanks for the tip on ProCreate too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/23/18
Post by: darthdaddy on December 30, 2018, 08:47:38 PM
Elias just completed this very challenging 100% sculpted action figure.

CLONE WARS "LATTS RAZZI"
created by Elias


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QLOsuHW6yCY/XClGDbjUf1I/AAAAAAAAT-M/xheljVYCDOY1YQJgLq2Kd5uzbz2qJTMYQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-30%2B03.59.49%2B2.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sw-wfRbmc4E/XClGEfQS5vI/AAAAAAAAT-Y/0iU-BDBUat8WL1rbPXWbcDSUllzS4kStgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-30%2B04.02.43%2B1.jpg)

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ORE7F5LzKD0/XClGB_qHTsI/AAAAAAAAT-A/1kxJ7wqoHUIpZYjK3zQ7LYgKpN6j8sWSgCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-30%2B03.50.49%2B1.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OAD7ZMdKHjs/XClGAtv75SI/AAAAAAAAT9w/zZ1lvSLTcSoCY35vf3BP4BRFOGBLp6ZoQCLcBGAs/s640/2018-12-30%2B03.41.25%2B1.jpg)


FULL POST HERE:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/clone-wars-latts-razzi-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2018/12/clone-wars-latts-razzi-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/18
Post by: Starchaser on December 31, 2018, 01:07:05 AM
Oh WOW! That is an incredible build Elias! The sculpting is really very accomplished and the paint job is stunning. You have become a brilliant customizer.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/18
Post by: Tamer on December 31, 2018, 07:46:10 AM
Wow is right. The sculpting and the paint work both look phenomenal.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/18
Post by: Moronarama on January 01, 2019, 08:35:28 AM
FANTASTIC! The sculpts are unbelievable!  Just beautiful all the way around.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/18
Post by: I-am-Boba-Fett on January 02, 2019, 02:26:44 AM
That is an awesome looking custom figure! Her custom boa is great and I can definitely see the amount of time put into that outstanding custom Latts Razzi figure. Just excellence good sir.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/30/18
Post by: darthdaddy on January 07, 2019, 06:20:53 AM
To everybody who follows the custom action figure art that we do over at "Customs for the Kid", my son Elias is currently up for "Custom Action Figure Artist of the Year" in Toy News International's 2018 Toy Awards. He has some really stiff competition from some VERY talented artists, so if you could please take a few moments of your time to show him some support by registering and voting for him, he'd be super thankful. More details available in the link.

https://forums.toynewsi.com/forums/topic/2101840-round-1-voting-action-figure-customizer-of-the-year/ (https://forums.toynewsi.com/forums/topic/2101840-round-1-voting-action-figure-customizer-of-the-year/)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/07/19
Post by: Tamer on January 08, 2019, 06:31:35 AM
My home internet is out this week, but I will definitely get this on the front page!

Good luck Elias!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/07/19
Post by: darthdaddy on January 11, 2019, 07:02:49 AM
My home internet is out this week, but I will definitely get this on the front page!

Good luck Elias!

Thanks Shawn! So far he is in 1st place, but not by much. He has some really serious competition, so not sure if he can hold that top spot. Any help is much appreciated.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/07/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 02, 2019, 06:13:01 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tS2Mm6E2y0c/XEPXyEzJ_bI/AAAAAAAAUE4/QuXe0Z_mBPgclvtZDJ-h2l6yAG42ib9AQCLcBGAs/s640/2019-01-19%2B03.34.18%2B1-1-1.jpg)
"CUSTOMS FOR THE KID" GIVEAWAY
Interested in some unique Star Wars swag? Well we are having a giveaway to wrangle up some votes for Elias Fulton in Toy News International's 2018 Toy Awards where he is in the running for "Action Figure Customizer of the Year". Just register, place your vote for Elias, and leave a comment on the voting page letting everyone know why you voted for him before February 3rd. One commentor will be picked at random to receive the prize. If you already commented you are already entered. If you already voted, just leave a comment to be entered!

Note: "Optimus Prime" is the answer to the question in registraton about "who is the leader of the Autobots".  Once registration is complete, confirm your email address in your inbox from the address you registered with and make your vote count.

https://forums.toynewsi.com/forums/topic/2102238-final-round-voting-action-figure-customizer-of-the-year/ (https://forums.toynewsi.com/forums/topic/2102238-final-round-voting-action-figure-customizer-of-the-year/)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: Tamer on February 02, 2019, 07:13:33 AM
Sounds like a great contest to me. Off to share it on the front pages.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 02, 2019, 12:21:37 PM
(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/--TY7GW1XqZg/XFXmt86CIpI/AAAAAAAAUFw/fhjkW0PjtfM8CtyW-p-NFPBZzk3Qdrs8ACLcBGAs/s1600/IMG_20190202_130021_430.jpg)

"CUSTOMS FOR THE KID" GIVEAWAY ENDS TOMORROW!!! Interested in some unique Star Wars swag? Well we are having a giveaway to wrangle up some votes for Elias Fulton in Toy News International's 2018 Toy Awards where he is in the running for "Action Figure Customizer of the Year" so we made some nice vinyl stickers of his best pieces this year, as well as some of our favorites of his to give something back to our fans. In the link below, just register, place your vote for Elias, and leave a comment on the voting page letting everyone know why you voted for him before February 3rd. One commentor will be picked at random to receive the prize. If you already commented you are already entered. If you already voted, just leave a comment to be entered!  Get the provided link faster by clicking the link in our bio.

Note: "Optimus Prime" is the answer to the question in registraton about "who is the leader of the Autobots". Once registration is complete, confirm your email address in your inbox from the address you registered with and make your vote count.

https://forums.toynewsi.com/forums/topic/2102238-final-round-voting-action-figure-customizer-of-the-year/
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: Tamer on February 03, 2019, 05:39:59 AM
Very nice. I hope you guys got some more votes yesterday!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: RCWCreations on February 05, 2019, 01:56:45 AM
I love your work mate your Star Wars customs are fantastic, please keep up the awesome work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: Darth More on February 06, 2019, 04:12:40 AM
That's a nice idea! I agree with Panther - your projects are very cool! Good luck for the contest!
These prints look nice!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/02/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 08, 2019, 07:16:44 AM
(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OHQxshhk_yc/XFy959gDVaI/AAAAAAAAUHM/SABHi7mjmWwApqFT99MM5KMuNGdoZocyACLcBGAs/s1600/51263686_2291104397831675_1454989174464577536_o.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vqHUbicdQI4/XFy95wpYKjI/AAAAAAAAUHI/vpfAvx9j9zsFKWFScSH8jPQOsPwnL5OEgCLcBGAs/s1600/51214387_2290156584593123_3429389007690137600_o.jpg)


"I have to say, the competition was fierce, and the battle was intense, but thanks to all of you, I was able to walk away with a different view of myself than I had before the competition.  I have been customizing for over eight years now, since I was just a little boy, and this unexpected recognition is a true testament to all the effort I put in to become the artist that I am today. When I first was nominated for the award, I thought to myself how could I possibly win against all these talented artists?  Now, having won, I realized I had everything I needed.  If it hadn't been for the extremely talented artists who have passed down their knowledge, encouragement, and support over the course of my training, I wouldn't be where I am today.  Because I was one of the youngest artists in the community, I always wanted to be just as good as the ones I considered "The Masters".  While everybody knows no one's journey is ever complete, I am certainly more confident in my skills now because of all your support.  I have read all of your comments across social media boards and forums, and I found them all very moving.  Especially, those of you who took the time to vote."  - Elias
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/08/19
Post by: Starchaser on February 09, 2019, 01:24:24 AM
Congratulations on the victory, Elias, you certainly deserve it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/08/19
Post by: Tamer on February 09, 2019, 05:04:38 AM
Alright! Time to go share the news.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/08/19
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 09, 2019, 08:06:34 AM
Congratulations on your victory.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/08/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 10, 2019, 05:16:02 AM
Elias passes along his thanks! This week we have 2 new "Rogue One" customs that we worked on together at home.

"JYN ERSO - EADU"
created by Customs for the Kid

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-nmleZjPEcHk/XF5VzlWInoI/AAAAAAAAUH8/zMoA9jVL1K0MkNEPF43A0fLs7ugt5cYuwCLcBGAs/s1600/2019-02-08%2B08.33.15%2B1-1.jpg)

Recipe is in the post: https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/01/375-super-articulated-jyn-erso-eadu-by.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/01/375-super-articulated-jyn-erso-eadu-by.html)

"BODHI ROOK"
created by Customs for the Kid

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-VrsAEq3aF8s/XF7dnQMavbI/AAAAAAAAUJA/M5VwCWU6P6YMjLlNRBq9e-kA0NwlJFnqQCLcBGAs/s1600/2019-02-08%2B08.51.59%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-if8-lV1t2t0/XF7dqhfHWlI/AAAAAAAAUJI/yj4672KleAss5Bph0j1_KNVRANfCbH9SACLcBGAs/s1600/2019-02-08%2B09.19.02%2B1.jpg)

(https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Fk88y5IyVs/XF7dmRqc5LI/AAAAAAAAUI0/O5mO0tyFFs4AHGo_uC1sQEKBADBbSNpLwCLcBGAs/s1600/2019-02-08%2B08.43.57%2B1.jpg)

Recipe is in the post: https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/02/bodhi-rook-created-by-customs-for-kid.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/02/bodhi-rook-created-by-customs-for-kid.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Starchaser on February 10, 2019, 03:41:34 PM
Both of these figures look great. Thanks for including the link to your blog posts. I appreciated the recipe/tips there. I also really appreciate how good you are about giving credit to other customizers - that's a great demonstration of integrity.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Tamer on February 11, 2019, 04:28:11 AM
I did get those on the front page yesterday, but lost my post as I got one of the "fatal flaw" errors on the webpage so I had to spend most of my Sunday repopulating the main page.

Great customs. Share on the main pages.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2019, 05:03:52 AM
Congratulations on winning the contest you guys!
I checked this page hosting the contest three weeks ago or so when Tamer shared it the first time on here. I actually wanted to sign up there and vote for you. But then I recognized that I didn't know the other artists/contestants. So I did some research and looked up their art on google. The reason why I decided not to vote for any of the contestants is because I think it's hard or even impossible to compare their projects. They are all from different themes. I'd rather participate in another contest on here where it's one topic/theme and also comparable.
This is just my honest opinion. Please, don't get me wrong here. I just cannot judge about these customs of completely different directions. It's like comparing the quality of apples to the quality of peanuts.
I'm still happy for you that you won this contest even without my vote.

Keep up the great work guys! I really like your father & son project!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Darth More on February 11, 2019, 05:08:47 AM
Jyn and Boghi look awesome! I especially like how much better Jyn's face looks and my favourite acccessory is the cable drum! Love your custom series of Rogue One and wonder when Hasbro finally gives us more SA love for these characters...

Thanks for sharing!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Sjefke on February 13, 2019, 07:00:07 AM
Elias

Congratulations again.

I’m very proud to know you.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 16, 2019, 10:45:47 PM
Both of these figures look great. Thanks for including the link to your blog posts. I appreciated the recipe/tips there. I also really appreciate how good you are about giving credit to other customizers - that's a great demonstration of integrity.

There is nothing we enjoy more than promoting other artists work. I wish I still had time to make video slideshows of different artists work the way I used to. These little shout out are all I have had time for lately. Hopefully, that can change at some point soon. Every figure we post has the recipe listed. We never do a figure post without it. Thanks for the kind comments on our figures and etiquette. -DD
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 16, 2019, 10:48:36 PM
Congratulations on winning the contest you guys!
I checked this page hosting the contest three weeks ago or so when Tamer shared it the first time on here. I actually wanted to sign up there and vote for you. But then I recognized that I didn't know the other artists/contestants. So I did some research and looked up their art on google. The reason why I decided not to vote for any of the contestants is because I think it's hard or even impossible to compare their projects. They are all from different themes. I'd rather participate in another contest on here where it's one topic/theme and also comparable.
This is just my honest opinion. Please, don't get me wrong here. I just cannot judge about these customs of completely different directions. It's like comparing the quality of apples to the quality of peanuts.
I'm still happy for you that you won this contest even without my vote.

Keep up the great work guys! I really like your father & son project!

- Philipp

All the artists are winners in our book. The win had everything to do with votes and wasn't a measure of talent at all. It was nice to see Elias get recognized though. He worked hard this year.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: darthdaddy on February 16, 2019, 10:50:42 PM
BLOG GOT A NEW LOOK TODAY!
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7zFq7G41cvw/XGi9UxlnQNI/AAAAAAAAUVk/ZnebaXSTLnsis2Hj9EprsWzZGXnHzSZwACK4BGAYYCw/s1177/51956072_2108701912542505_5138841722993770496_o.jpg)
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/ (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/17/19
Post by: Tamer on February 17, 2019, 08:24:42 AM
Nice Brian, off to share on the front page. You are a great ambassador for our hobby.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/10/19
Post by: Darth More on February 20, 2019, 03:07:55 AM
All the artists are winners in our book. The win had everything to do with votes and wasn't a measure of talent at all. It was nice to see Elias get recognized though. He worked hard this year.

Okay, I see. Yes, I thought the same thing: This contest was all about who could generate most people voting. Elias deserves to be the winner with no doubt.
You make so many stunning customs together and I'm very happy for both of you! You can be very proud!

Last weekend during New York Toy Fair I posted a few comments on Jedi Temple Archives. And I got replies there, too. Let me put it short and frankly: I learned to appreciate our community on here once again! What I try to say here is that I'm not the kind of guy who criticizes. I just think this wasn't the best contest.

I saw your custom Z-95 on YouTube yesterday - what a cool build! And also the pilot looks awesome! Keep up the superb work, please!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/17/19
Post by: darthdaddy on March 10, 2019, 05:38:18 AM
Thanks Phillip! I should probably post that Z-95 Collaboration now.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xOT3E5kaI34/XGxqIyASSuI/AAAAAAAAUYo/O_KsZalXBeQR6aYfMA_7jP-TbIN4YhxHACLcBGAs/s640/IMG_0951.JPG)
"Z-95 Headhunter" by Bad Batch Customs

When Bad Batch Customs started this project, we had no idea we would eventually be working on it ourselves. It all started when Bad Batch finished their LAAT-C. As soon as they wrapped the project, they asked for some input on what to tackle next.  I chimed in that if you are going to make a Clone Wars vehicle it had to be the vehicle we all begged Hasbro for, but never received...the Z-95 Headhunter. Bad Batch didn't back down from the challenge and got to work. Their fearlessness is admirable. Like all their previous projects, we got to watch the build as it progressed from its earliest stages; straight through to its completion. We watched the LED lights get installed, and the magnets get attached to the landing gear. We observed panels being cut from plastic Chinese food containers, and some Bondo applied to smooth out the lines. We just gazed on as we watched this labor of love take shape.

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ipD85AkihhY/XGtdX0_4e6I/AAAAAAAAUX0/vIA2C8AQeRwhlWZ_c-jg6OIzKDYopVVTQCLcBGAs/s640/2019-02-02%2B10.22.30%2B1.jpg)
"PHASE II CLONE PILOT - HAWK" created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"

When the project was nearing completion, Bad Batch asked Elias if he could make a "Clone Pilot Hawk" to man the ship's controls and sit in its cockpit. Elias got right to work and had the figure completed 24 hours later. We shipped Hawk off in the mail right away to his final resting place at the home of Bad Batch Customs.  We just love how this project turned out, and we can't wait for you to lay your eyes on it. It was so much fun to be a part of. So, without further ado, hit that play button on the video below and take in all the eye candy!

CHECK OUT THE VIDEO FOR ALL THE IMAGES:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFM1PQpdTM (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6LFM1PQpdTM)

Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/17/19
Post by: darthdaddy on March 10, 2019, 05:45:06 AM
(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-UJsVTKJulqE/XIT5_sUqlaI/AAAAAAAAC0w/xKStxu8nSaw734y25W0CQH9XOc83PTYGACLcBGAs/s640/20190309_181046-1.jpg)

With many collectors now receiving their Jabba Sail Barges, we thought it would be a good time to let you all know about a way to enhance the instrument for your Max Rebo action figure with this cool 3-D printed accessory. For some reason, Hasbro left the speaker to Max Rebo's organ off of the instrument when it was released as a toy in stores. Star Wars customizer IzzyMel45, designed a 3-D printed version of the speaker that can be purchased on Shapeways and shipped to your home. We highly recommend purchasing one if you feel your Jabba display looks naked without it. Click the link below to order!

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yDgZv8Wrscs/XIT7xEOIVTI/AAAAAAAAC08/AagOQfhQzakWunRx2oLAh3s-WWO7mgr2QCLcBGAs/s640/Speaker%2BAdd-On.jpg)
https://www.shapeways.com/product/4EPZ8BZN9/max-rebo-organ-speaker-add-on (https://www.shapeways.com/product/4EPZ8BZN9/max-rebo-organ-speaker-add-on)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/19
Post by: Starchaser on March 10, 2019, 07:12:29 PM
I really like how that pilot turned out. Fabulous paint job!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/19
Post by: Tamer on March 11, 2019, 02:43:57 AM
Oh yeah, great project. Off to share it and your video.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/19
Post by: Darth More on March 13, 2019, 09:32:33 AM
DarthDaddy, thanks for sharing this great update! The Z-95 looks great! I dream of Hasbro giving us such vehicles. I'm also amazed by the Clone Pilot! It's amazing how much of a difference a wash and a little dry-brush can make! The wash highlights all the details on helmet and armour and the scratches on the shoulders add all the realism to it! Fantastic work there!

Cudos to IzzyMel45! It's awesome what one can find on shapeways nowadays...the level of detail on the speaker is impressive!

Thanks for sharing! I hope you received your Khetanna in mint condition!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/10/19
Post by: darthdaddy on March 31, 2019, 07:08:12 PM
Hey Phillip,

Thanks for the complimentary feedback! We were fortunate and our Barge couldn't have come in better shape!

This figure was a team effort to bring to life. Dad modified the head and body of the figure, while I sculpted on her collar and painted her face and vest.  The body we used to make her was from the Star Wars "Dark Horse: Infinites" Action Figure Comic 2-Pack, with the "White Vader and Princess Leia (Sniper)". After we sanded off the pockets below the shoulders on the Sniper body, we cut the circular braid off of the figure and fused it to the head of the Black Series - "Princess Leia Organa" action figure. The soft plastic part of the dress from the Black Series figure was then modified with scissors to make the vest for the new figure. After some minor sculpting and a fresh coat of paint, we added a very much desired figure to the collection and we just love the way she looks.



3.75" THE FORCE AWAKENS
"GENERAL LEIA ORGANA"
created by Customs for the Kid

(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i3NDlfuNEWE/XKEZMMmMRzI/AAAAAAAAUjA/Tu7a_CNXdQgbS3WBkRFIO5ZeZnsg9SusQCLcBGAs/s640/1969-12-31%2B07.00.00%2B13.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-kbY8WGwJDFg/XKEZM0h9lQI/AAAAAAAAUjM/n4n2i2pzpqY0LZR6_qQUgsKYItRyk-UBwCLcBGAs/s640/1969-12-31%2B07.00.00%2B19.jpg)

Plenty more pictures on the blog:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/03/375-force-awakens-general-leia-organa.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/03/375-force-awakens-general-leia-organa.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/31/19
Post by: Tamer on April 01, 2019, 02:21:02 AM
Spot on you two. Spot on.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/31/19
Post by: Dag Marus on April 01, 2019, 08:53:35 PM
This is my most wanted figure from TFA.  You have done an absolutely wonderful job on this one!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/31/19
Post by: Starchaser on April 03, 2019, 10:56:22 PM
Leia turned out great! Nice teamwork and excellent execution.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/31/19
Post by: Jaeger45 on April 06, 2019, 02:07:14 PM
Leia looks amazing!  Hasbro, if you're paying attention, this is the Leia we wanted from TFA!  I'm a firm advocate of more OT Cantina Aliens and Palace Denizens, but if they need a Sequel Trilogy spot filled, this would be the perfect choice.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/31/19
Post by: darthdaddy on April 15, 2019, 02:32:02 AM
Thanks everyone!

This one I have procrastinated on for years now, but finally got it finished.

"SPIDER MAUL"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IomIRovgdZ8/XLPECenhggI/AAAAAAAAUmI/AaG5_Duzz7cbpLD8zXuXWLOLs2XCfZ3_QCLcBGAs/s640/1969-12-31%2B07.00.00%2B22.jpg)

(https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RWcvV7c7bDw/XLPEEdBFx7I/AAAAAAAAUmg/17f1vOYLSQEm_DavwhzNz5PCx9FtaTJDACLcBGAs/s640/1969-12-31%2B07.00.00%2B38.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V_aiUBPcCsQ/XLPEHCPtYnI/AAAAAAAAUm8/A5VmSvBkuXs3Tm9eJCh1DJb_xnMATFISgCLcBGAs/s640/1969-12-31%2B07.00.00%2B47.jpg)

SEE THE BLOG FOR MORE PICTURES!
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/04/spider-maul-created-by-darth-daddy.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/04/spider-maul-created-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: Moronarama on April 15, 2019, 06:45:59 AM
Gorgeous!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: L-Jarvis customs on April 15, 2019, 07:21:51 PM
How do you get involved with the custom panel?
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: ghostskull18 on April 15, 2019, 08:08:54 PM
As a self proclaimed darth maul super fan i would like to tell you, you did a phenomenal job! I have so much appreciation for this character an you knocked it out of the park on this one! Amazing work!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: Starchaser on April 15, 2019, 09:58:07 PM
That's absolutely masterful! The amount of detail with those individual pieces for the body and the all the wiring is really amazing. This is one spectacular build.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: Tamer on April 16, 2019, 03:01:23 AM
Wow is an understatement of how cool this is. Brian, you have done a ton of great custom work, but this might be your signature piece. I mean it is just outstanding in terms of all customizing perspectives: Parts, Scale, Paint, Sculpting, greebly work, and then you add in the shock and awe factor. I am just astounded.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: hemble on April 16, 2019, 04:23:00 AM
DD you and Elias are the masters of the Clone Wars customs and this one is yet example of your amazing skills.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: darthdaddy on April 16, 2019, 04:42:40 AM
How do you get involved with the custom panel?

Customs for the Kid was approached by Jamie Follis aka Star Wars customizer, Sillof who was running the panel for Celebration Anaheim. He emailed us and asked us to participate.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: darthdaddy on April 16, 2019, 04:54:32 AM
Thanks everyone! I really wanted to do Maul justice. There were some sacrifices made in appearance when making Maul's legs, but it was to maintain a strong solid stance, but outside of that, I really tried to keep Maul looking emaciated. So many versions I saw of Maul in his spider form had him ripped with huge muscles and I did my best to thin out his arms, chest and stomach to convey that Maul has wasted away. Making my own open-mouthed headsculpt did a lot to elongate and thin out the original Clone Wars Hasbro release of Maul. It feels really good that you have all had such nice things to say about this one, because I really wanted this one to be well received after spending so much time on him. Thanks so much for the positive comments!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: Darth More on April 16, 2019, 11:16:52 PM
I'm already late with my comment - my apologies for that! Your Darth Maul looks outstanding! This concept reminds me of Kazdan Paratus from Raxus Prime of The Force Unleashed. The extended torso and the legs look incredible with all the parts and pieces on it!
A truly fantastic project DD! I'm most impressed once again!
I still wonder about Lucasfilm and what they've done and still do with Maul, though. Maul is just one of the best villains that died way too soon...now we saw him in SOLO, Clone Wars (he seems to be fixed on Season 6..?) and who knows if he even appears in Episode IX?!

Thanks for sharing this true masterpiece of art!

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: darthdaddy on April 20, 2019, 07:02:03 AM
I'm already late with my comment - my apologies for that! Your Darth Maul looks outstanding! This concept reminds me of Kazdan Paratus from Raxus Prime of The Force Unleashed. The extended torso and the legs look incredible with all the parts and pieces on it!
A truly fantastic project DD! I'm most impressed once again!
I still wonder about Lucasfilm and what they've done and still do with Maul, though. Maul is just one of the best villains that died way too soon...now we saw him in SOLO, Clone Wars (he seems to be fixed on Season 6..?) and who knows if he even appears in Episode IX?!

Thanks for sharing this true masterpiece of art!

- Philipp

Thanks Philipp! Maul was reintroduced in the last 2 episodes of Season 4 of TCW and continued to appear all the way into Star Wars Rebels. Due to events in the Rebels show, Maul will not likely appear in any future content.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/15/19
Post by: darthdaddy on May 18, 2019, 02:15:49 AM
Dad has wanted to add the Clone Wars version of Saw Gerrera to the collection for a long time now. So much so that he took it into his own hands to make it happen. The head was originally a modified Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker that Dad completely re-sculpted to more closely assemble Saw's animated persona. Dad borrowed the lower legs from the same figure and completely changed their appearance with Geen Stuff and Aves Fixit to mirror Saw's onscreen look. The arms, hands, waist and thighs were from the Clone Wars Quinlan Vos action figure. Of course those were heavily The upper part of his torso was fabricated from the top of the Clone Wars Phase II Clone Trooper. In the end though, this ended up being a 100% sculpted action figure since all the parts used were only a base on which Dad built onto.

Once Dad started Saw, I just had to make a Steela. The legs are from the Clone Wars Padme, the forearms and hands are from a Cato Parasitti. The rest of the figure was a Clone Wars Aura Sing. From there I just sculpted in everything that needed to be there.

We just loved adding this brother/sister set to our collection. Their appearance on our shelves was long overdue!


"CLONE WARS
STEELA & SAW GERRERA"
created by CUSTOMS FOR THE KID


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"CLONE WARS
STEELA GERRERA"
created by Elias


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"CLONE WARS - SAW GERRERA" 
created by Darth Daddy


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PLENTY MORE PICTURES ON OUR BLOG:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/05/clone-wars-steela-saw-gerrera-created.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/05/clone-wars-steela-saw-gerrera-created.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: hemble on May 18, 2019, 02:41:45 AM
Brilliant work as always guys.

Ron
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: Tamer on May 18, 2019, 05:08:48 AM
I am still reeling from your Spider Maul Custom, but wow these look fantastic. You guys are taking your sculpting to entirely new levels.

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: Starchaser on May 18, 2019, 10:39:22 PM
Man...I mean, wow. The Herrera siblings are fantastic. Brilliantly executed. These are stunning examples of customizing. I continue to be amazed at the care and quality of your work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: L-Jarvis customs on May 18, 2019, 11:37:55 PM
Exceptional job everytime I see a new piece from you guys I get inspired!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: Moronarama on May 20, 2019, 06:55:52 AM
Man, those are fantastic.  You continue to be the gold standard for customizing in my book.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: Darth More on May 20, 2019, 07:24:57 AM
Thanks for the update/correction on Maul and his appearance in the Series! I need to watch the missing seasons some day. I'm very happy the Clone Wars returns! This is one of the very few good decisions by Disney.
Now, that Saw & Steela Gerrera look outstanding! I like both of them a lot! You guys always come up with brilliant ideas! Just watched your latest video on YouTube with the collection update. I already left a comment there. But your collection is worth the time to comment on several times.
You & Elias are some aweome dudes with tons of talent! I remember when it all started with customsforthekid and your enthuiasm lastet to this day - might've become even stronger since then! Now, Elias has grown up and is not a kid anymore, but I'm sure he will always think back of the time with his dad and how he gave his very best  to give him each and every single character of his most favorite animated TV series. Hasbro didn't make that. My dad did! I think both of you can be very proud of yourselves! This is everything the hobby means to me: enjoying the endless universe, endless imagination and sharing a fantastic time playing, dreaming and creating a galaxy far, far away.

Again, your collection is the most complete Clone Wars collection on Earth and you made some serious masterpieces of custom figures, vehicles and even creatures! And I'm pretty optimistic even Hasbro themselves and maybe Dave have taken a look at your work of art! Thank you so much for sticking with us and sharing all these insane projects with us for all these years!
Excellent work.

- Philipp
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/17/19
Post by: darthdaddy on June 20, 2019, 05:16:17 AM
Your comments truly warm our hearts!!!! We feel so fortunate to be part of such an awesome community. and we hope we can keep churning out more action figures for years to come! We were especially touched by your comment Phillip.

Ever since we started this project it has been racing toward completion. It felt like every time we completed a new figure, we became so excited with what we had produced that we couldn't wait to get another action figure started and finished.  We were customizing maniacs every free moment we had. We were able to finish the entire project in less than 3 weeks which is unheard of for us. Usually it takes us months to create six, 100% sculpted figures. A real passion for the project and loads of teamwork were the key to the project's quick completion. We put in about seven, 10-12 hour workdays by the time we finished it up.

The workload was divided up fairly evenly. Dad sculpted out Byph by himself and did most of Zatt. I asked to sculpt Zatt's face and his two outer tentacles. I had something specific in mind and Dad said "go for it". I also added some subtle highlights to the figure before the paint was sealed. I sculpted Petro's head and upper torso, while Dad sculpted the arms and added articulation to the elbows and wrists. Dad also sculpted everything on Petro from the belt on down. We both shared the paint on Petro. The only thing Dad did on Katooni was shorten her arms, while showing me how to maintain the original articulation. The rest of Katooni was all me. I also did all the work there was to be done on Ganodi. With Gungi, Dad built out his body and then we split up the sculpting throughout. Gungi ended up being my first 100% sculpted head.

We were hoping to have had the parts here so Huyang could have been posed here with the rest of the bunch, but the shipping has been delayed and we don't have a clear arrival date. Therefore, Huyang will just get his own post on the blog at some future date. It is likely Huyang's big reveal will be on "Customizing The Clone Wars" when we discuss the Youngling arc, so stay tuned when the episode drops!

We can't fit all the pictures from the post or every recipe here, but we recommend you head to the blog for all that.

CLONE WARS "JEDI YOUNGLINGS"
created by Customs for the Kid


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PLENTY MORE TO SEE ON THE BLOG:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/06/jedi-younglings-part-two-created-by.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/06/jedi-younglings-part-two-created-by.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/19
Post by: Tamer on June 20, 2019, 07:56:09 AM
Man such great quality in such a short amount of time. They look great. Off to share this update too.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/19
Post by: Starchaser on June 20, 2019, 10:12:14 PM
Outstanding! You knocked these out of the park - and pretty fast too. The sculpting is excellent (I particularly like Gungi). Inspiring work.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/19
Post by: Coruscant_Cantina_Customs on June 24, 2019, 03:11:00 PM
These are absolutely phenomenal. I yelled out loud when I saw these and immediately called my sister over to check them out. I loved these episodes and seeing these makes me miss the Clone Wars and the figure line.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/19
Post by: darthdaddy on July 08, 2019, 06:27:18 PM
It is comments like these that make me want to push myself outside of my comfort zone and make those pieces that I never thought I could do.
This next piece is one of those pieces.

"PROFESSOR HUYANG" created by Darth Daddy

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Professor Huyang was an ancient droid who made his first appearance on screens in Season 5 of The Clone Wars television series. Huyang was a storied architect who oversaw the construction of Jedi lighstabers for many centuries. Based aboard the training vessel Crucible, Huyang guided countless younglings in the construction of their lightsabers after they had successfully completed their task of securing a kyber crystal from the icy caverns of Ilum. Huyang helped them visualize their lightsaber parts, and pulled the needed supplies from his vast trove of parts. His ancient memory systems contained records of every lightsaber ever constructed.

Professor Huyang was an action figure that was at the very top of Dad's wishlist, but due to the difficulty involved in producing this character in plastic, Dad never really considered trying to make him. That was until he saw that a customizer named Isotelus offered a 3-D print file for Huyang that he designed and made available for free to the public.

Droids have a reputation for being extremely difficult to fabricate from scratch due to the need for precise symmetry. Dad said making a head or torso for Huyang would be an absolute nightmare. Therefore, the 3-D print file that Isotelus created was just the solution Dad was looking for.

Even with a solution, the project still was immensely challenging for a number of reasons. The trouble with the design for the Professor Huyang was the figure only articulated at the head, shoulders and waist. The rest of the figure was completely stagnant everywhere else. We wanted a super-articulated version of Huyang, and this figure had less than five points of articulation. That said, Dad felt confident all the parts he needed to pull off this project were present in the 3-D print file and he was absolutely right.

The first step in getting the project started was getting the file printed. Because we don't have a 3-D printer, we had to get the file printed by a third-party. Dad did some research and found ninjaprototype.com, a company online who was able to do an SLA print of the file that would severely reduce the lines that would occur if a plastic filament was utilized to produce the prototype. Huyang took a few weeks to come in the mail due to the Chinese holiday, but once he arrived, Dad got to work at cutting up the resin pieces to add in the articulation.


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Print from Isotelus' 3-D Design

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Adding articulation to the resin print.


To do so, Dad used the shoulder and elbow joints of two Clone Wars Battle Droids to add ball jointed shoulders and articulation to the knees and elbows. What Dad didn't anticipate was that the arms would be so thin that they could not be drilled to accept pegs at the elbows or wrists. To get around it, Dad used  tiny magnets in the hands and wrist to make them swivel. This was the perfect solution for providing our Huyang with the two different sets of hands that were available. He used a Dremel to carve deep notches along the inside of the arms to accept the Battle Droid elbows. It worked aesthetically because it matched Huyang's design perfectly without compromising his appearance at all, Below the waist, Dad used the bottom half of a JN-66 Research Droid that he cut up and drilled to accept the hip joints from the Battle Droid to give Huyang ball-jointed hips. He attached the modified piece to the upper torso with powerful magnets,

Once completely assembled, Dad got to sculpting. He had to re-sculpt the torso above the waist to thin him out and below the waist to improve screen accuracy. He also had to completely re-sculpt the arms to add in the detail that was lost in the printing process and areas that were just completely absent in the design. He also widened the headsculpt a bit and sculpted in details into the backpack that were absent. The thighs were also 100% sculpted. Once the body sculpt was completed, Dad added a real leather apron and belt to the figure and added on sculpted pouches and a Commlink.

After that Dad made a plethora of accessories that didn't come with the original print. He added a battle damage feature by gluing wires to a spare set of shoulder ball joints that he could swap out for the arms. He drilled out the crystal chamber in Huyang's chest and added a removable one. I even got involved and made Huyang's torch that could be swapped out for the boxes on the forearms utilizing magnets there as well.

The goal was to have Huyang done in time for the recording of our show "Customizing The Clone Wars". Because of the impending deadline, Dad was not able to add a movable monocle like he had hoped. He is hoping to add it at a later date utilizing some more magnets.

Once the build was complete, Dad just needed to paint the figure and all of the extra arms that were available in the more complete file Isotelus included.


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The crystal chamber in Huyang's chest is removable.


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Pictured with all of his accessories.

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ISOTELUS' 3-D PRINT FILE

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Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: RC-1136 on July 09, 2019, 12:14:36 PM
Damn! That is a very impressive figure. 3D printing has really changed the game. Fantastic job! How much did this cost you to make out of curiosity? How Hasbro or Kenner has not capitalized on this character is beyond me...
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: darthdaddy on July 10, 2019, 05:03:06 AM
Damn! That is a very impressive figure. 3D printing has really changed the game. Fantastic job! How much did this cost you to make out of curiosity? How Hasbro or Kenner has not capitalized on this character is beyond me...

$38 with shipping included in that price. I made a massive amount of modifications though. Lots of work involved. Great though, if you only want to paint it and are fine with limited articulation.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: Tamer on July 11, 2019, 09:02:39 AM
Holy cow Brian! Talk about dedication. Wow! What a process you went through. It is awesome!

Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: Sjefke on July 11, 2019, 01:26:49 PM
 WOW!
Love this one!

Thanks for explaining the processes, Elias
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: Moronarama on July 11, 2019, 06:03:46 PM
Brilliant work.  The effort is totally worth it.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: WhillsScholar on July 12, 2019, 12:14:33 AM
I think what Isotelus has created and given away is VERY significant: From what I've been able to find, his Huyang looks to be the first ever, fan-made Star Wars 3.75" scale action figure* that you can download and 3D print. And Darth Daddy's work shows how it can be customized to "The Vintage Collection" style quality.

* -- I'm not counting the many droids Isotelus has also created and is giving away; specifically, I mean an action figure of a humanoid character, and Huyang is closest to this.

I predict the genie is about to be let out. It's inevitable that somebody next will fan-make 3D-print models of other Star Wars characters in 3.75" scale. Current home 3D printers have become good enough to do this.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: ghostskull18 on July 12, 2019, 06:52:35 PM
Amazing work as always!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on July 13, 2019, 01:18:57 AM
Professor Huyang turned out great.
3D printing is a real enrichment for our hobby.
Excellent work
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: Tamer on July 13, 2019, 07:19:59 AM
I predict the genie is about to be let out. It's inevitable that somebody next will fan-make 3D-print models of other Star Wars characters in 3.75" scale. Current home 3D printers have become good enough to do this.

I agree. The technology is just getting better and better and the printers cheaper and I could see savvy folks just making what they want. It is gonna be quite the revolution.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: Starchaser on July 19, 2019, 11:08:49 AM
Huyang is absolutely phenomenal! This was a great build and shows what can be done by a highly committed group of hobbyists working together. Great job on all the finish work from painting to greeblies!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/08/19
Post by: darthdaddy on August 09, 2019, 06:27:26 AM
Thank you all! I agree that 3D printing opens up a lot more possibilities. I actually installed a design program onto my computer after I wrapped up the Huyang project. I still need a day to try it out though. Free time is in short supply. That is why I have so many figures to post today. I have barely had time to get our finished pieces up on our own blog with trying to bring "Customizing The Clone Wars" to a close.

Here is what we have been up to...

"TONNIKA SISTERS"
created by Elias


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MORE PICS HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/07/tonnika-sisters-created-by-elias.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/07/tonnika-sisters-created-by-elias.html)

"THE LOST MISSIONS"
FIVES
(CORUSCANT CLUB DISGUISE)
created by Customs for the Kid


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MORE PICS HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/07/lost-missions-fives-coruscant-club.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/07/lost-missions-fives-coruscant-club.html)

"CLONE WARS: THE LOST MISSIONS -
YODA's DARKSIDE"
created by Customs for the Kid


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MORE PICS HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/08/lost-missions-yodas-darkside-created-by.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/08/lost-missions-yodas-darkside-created-by.html)

"THE LOST MISSIONS" PADME AMIDALA
created by Customs for the Kid


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Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/19
Post by: Tamer on August 09, 2019, 07:25:54 AM
Wow, some great customs here. Let me take these to the front page. I imagine how good those Sisters would love on a vintage cardback. Great work Elias!

Love the dark Yoda too. Off to share.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/19
Post by: Sjefke on August 10, 2019, 05:47:15 AM
All of them are good.

The Tonnika Sisters are amazing! 
Usually, they’re green and blue carbon copies.
These have different height, but more importantly, they look like the real actresses
Excellent sculpting and painting, but......


Love Dark Yoda!

Makes me want to see if TCW is still on Netflix.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/19
Post by: Starchaser on August 11, 2019, 11:21:47 PM
I agree with Sjekfe - I love the dark Yoda, that's a great build. The Tonnika sisters are absolutely amazing - I'm really impressed. They reflect the characters on screen really well. Kudos!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/09/19
Post by: darthdaddy on October 09, 2019, 03:54:35 AM
Thanks for the positive feedback on our recent customs!

This action figure of the Master Codebreaker from The Last Jedi was my birthday present to Elias this year. It is a 100% sculpted action figure. The base head was from a completely resculpted ROTS Obi-Wan Kenobi action figure head. The body was the ROTJ Vintage Collection Luke Skywalker (Endor) action figure that I sculpted onto with Procreate. I even made his silver and gold dice to throw.


THE LAST JEDI
"MASTER CODEBREAKER"
created by Darth Daddy

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VVW6ocaEFrg/XZ0wDvIX66I/AAAAAAAAVjs/t6Lf8d6xIXoRh7e3dcqyVk2danZa5cfggCLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019-10-08%2B07.06.29%2B1.jpg)

More info at the blog:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-last-jedi-master-codebreaker.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/10/the-last-jedi-master-codebreaker.html)
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/09/19
Post by: Tamer on October 10, 2019, 02:58:42 AM
I saw this great one on Facebook and posted. Now that is a nice birthday present.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/09/19
Post by: Darth More on October 10, 2019, 04:54:44 AM
Talking about a unique and self-made birthday present! Another awesome custom to add to your fasther & son collection! Excellent! I like his hair!

Thanks for sharing!
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/09/19
Post by: Starchaser on October 12, 2019, 06:54:08 PM
Wow, the Codebreaker looks really good. Excellent sculpt and paint apps. I'm sure Elias was very pleased with this gift.
Title: Re: www.customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/18/19
Post by: darthdaddy on October 18, 2019, 10:25:52 AM
Thank you both! I may tweak the head a bit more. I worked on this custom with Elias the weekend after doing The Master Codebreaker.

This was an action figure that we threw together on the fly in between working on other projects. Dad bored out the head of the Darth Vader and used a hot knife to achieve a precise cut in Vader's helmet. I took an Anakin Skywalker action figure and created a press mold of his face with some ProCreate, waited for it to dry, and then poured some liquid resin into my press mold. Once the cast solidified, we cut the cast to shape, painted in all the details, inserted the piece into our newly created hole carved into Vader's head and glued it into place.


STAR WARS REBELS
"BATTLE DAMAGED - DARTH VADER"
created by Customs for the Kid

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-H6JQz02NLRM/XannggKTWfI/AAAAAAAAVlU/FYyrUB6LRLctVl8v8QpVTG_mktj9W83jgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2019-10-14%2B06.59.43%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXiuoHQqFpw/XannhbSuuEI/AAAAAAAAVlg/DMKB8DvE-ncppEPbfwIrmi8UsBkaab-sACLcBGAsYHQ/s1600/2019-10-14%2B07.01.28%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFORMATION HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/10/star-wars-rebels-battle-damaged-darth.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/10/star-wars-rebels-battle-damaged-darth.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/18/19
Post by: Tamer on October 19, 2019, 07:48:26 AM
Nice collaboration. I like him. Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/18/19
Post by: Starchaser on October 19, 2019, 07:53:04 PM
That is a fabulous build. Its a really nice collaboration, and some amazing technique to fit that face into the helmet.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/18/19
Post by: hemble on October 20, 2019, 06:50:54 PM
Awesome builds guys and I especially love Damaged Vader and Dark Yoda, keep up the awesome work.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/18/19
Post by: darthdaddy on November 09, 2019, 08:53:08 PM
"Thanks everyone!

This is a project we finished earlier in the year but just got around to posting up on the blog. The "Nima Outpost Model Kit for Bobbajo" produced by Asis Film Models is a 3.75" scale figurine and is a great addition to any Star Wars action figure collection. It is an ultra-detailed resin cast that we purchased online. Once we received it in the mail, I then assembled and painted it by hand." - Elias

Bobbajo was a male Nu-Cosian[2] with a white beard who lived on Jakku approximately thirty years after the Battle of Endor.[6] He carried a group of animals around in cages, including frog-like gwerps, chicken-like pishnes, a lonlan, two zhhee and an ill-tempered worrt named J'Rrosch.[2][4] His calm demeanor helped settle down the animals while he transported them.[5] He roamed between the settlements of the planet telling stories to local villagers and entertaining children with the talents of his menagerie. He claimed his creatures were responsible for the destruction of the first Death Star, but few believe him. This earned him the names of the "Storyteller" and the "Crittermonger".[2] Bobbajo was the only other vendor known to be allowed to sell food in Niima Outpost by Unkar Plutt. His customers however, were restricted solely to spacers.[7]

Bobbajo was first shown in "Star Wars: Force for Change - A Message from J.J. Abrams", a video released on YouTube in 2014 in which J.J. Abrams introduced the charity campaign Star Wars: A Force for Change. The video was filmed on the set of Star Wars: Episode VII The Force Awakens and showed the creature walking behind Abrams while he talked, at one stage drawing the director's attention. He was one of the first new characters from Episode VII to have been shown. He was portrayed by Aidan Cook in the film.

THE FORCE AWAKENS
"BOBBAJO" MODEL KIT
assembled & painted by ELIAS


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wJNwkG0P0ho/Xcd9Vr7LPhI/AAAAAAAAVqE/VppoeLjJIow0JVUsUStuv11K5Nq1mqt5gCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2019-11-09%2B08.29.26%2B1.jpg)

PLENTY MORE IMAGES OVER AT THE BLOG:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-force-awakens-bobbajo-model-kit.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/11/the-force-awakens-bobbajo-model-kit.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: hemble on November 09, 2019, 11:00:26 PM
Hey Elias,

Mate this is absolutely and awesome figure and you nailed it mate 100/100.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: Tamer on November 10, 2019, 05:52:56 AM
Wow is all I can say. Spot on. Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: Don on November 10, 2019, 07:56:15 PM
Amazing work. Really just amazing.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: Darth More on November 11, 2019, 02:27:46 AM
I agree! The paintwork on face, cage, birds and especially the towels looks absolutely incredible! Much respect Elias!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: Starchaser on November 11, 2019, 10:43:31 PM
Brilliant paint job! I've looked at those pieces, they're not inexpensive and you certainly did it justice.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/09/19
Post by: Elias on January 05, 2020, 06:49:37 AM
Wow! Thanks so much everyone! The real credit goes to Asis Film Models for the phenomenal sculpt! We apologize for not posting in a while. We haven't been up to a whole lot as of late. I recently painted up a cast of "The Child" that we bought form Watto's Scrapyard, but other than that I have been hard at work on a commission since the summer. Dad hasn't been working on much lately either.

"THE CHILD"
painted by Elias


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0bkmXRGjADs/XemyKrAXXMI/AAAAAAAAVvs/j8abK4so6b8g7pGgn8hXtrlHSGqV-PjLACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2019-12-03%2B01.58.44%2B1-1.jpg)

MORE INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-child-painted-by-elias.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/12/the-child-painted-by-elias.html)


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Dad did post a really cool "Year In Review" over at the blog highlighting the milestones for the blog in 2019 and the fun year that we had.

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aefSFCgjMY8/Xgvd6Vn0ZOI/AAAAAAAAVxc/pv4t0922Ncg5mYDxF26J8BZvMS-47lfwQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2019-06-18%2B06.59.37%2B1.jpg)

READ THE 2019 - YEAR IN REVIEW
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/12/customs-for-kid-2019-year-in-review.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2019/12/customs-for-kid-2019-year-in-review.html)


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He also just finished his latest custom last night of the HVAC droid "JV-P12" from "Solo:A Star Wars Story". He printed up a 3D print file from Isotelus, made some modifications to the design and painted it up. We are really looking forward to bringing some really cool things to life with our new Christmas gift!

"JV-P12"
modified and painted by Darth Daddy


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(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dmCtXUZSdII/XhHib2aZycI/AAAAAAAAV7k/5Wid1WnMNOAVPF9ioSYHaJx17Ysr_muNACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-05%2B12.31.11%2B1-1.jpg)

MORE INFORMATION ON THE DROID CAN BE FOUND HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/01/jv-p12-modified-and-painted-by-darth.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/01/jv-p12-modified-and-painted-by-darth.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 01/04/20
Post by: Tamer on January 05, 2020, 07:25:16 AM
Very nice on many different fronts. Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 01/04/20
Post by: Don on January 05, 2020, 06:22:36 PM
Love this guy! Really gotta do some 3D printer research one day...
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 01/04/20
Post by: Moronarama on January 06, 2020, 09:04:26 AM
So cool.  And Chuckles is right, gotta find out about a 3D printer.  Even so, I think I'd be hard pressed to match y'alls work.  Always such beautiful stuff.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 01/04/20
Post by: Elias on February 01, 2020, 05:47:06 AM
Two new droids from Dad!

"DD-BD"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-6unIEiJrqK0/Xiwuyu0kB5I/AAAAAAAAV88/zTPEOjJQizsKV9kLynscuoh6kxnMv2RJwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.55.10%2B1-1.jpg)

MORE INFO HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/01/dd-bd-created-by-darth-daddy.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/01/dd-bd-created-by-darth-daddy.html)



"C26-T SIFTER DROID"
created by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-s6MNLwnglII/XjVvAa_qEEI/AAAAAAAAV_Y/BTtxiRVWyhU5rTFWbzfICU40FafMCUOXACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-02-01%2B07.14.37%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFO HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/c26-t-sifter-droid-created-by-darth.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/c26-t-sifter-droid-created-by-darth.html)


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-tRm1URZxHFM/XjVvAeZqZjI/AAAAAAAAV_g/CEuiYffXK3gF936HB9lJ0lM3eFMOxADbwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-02-01%2B07.14.59%2B1.jpg)
These are the droids we made so far in 2020 and there's plenty more on the way!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: Don on February 01, 2020, 06:00:55 AM
Really loving those 2020 droids!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: Starchaser on February 01, 2020, 09:32:54 PM
Those droids are great! It will be really exciting to see what you accomplish with the 3D printer. So far, so good.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: Tamer on February 02, 2020, 08:09:03 AM
I agree, just great printing and then great paint work. Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: Moronarama on February 07, 2020, 07:29:48 AM
Man, they are all great.  That sifter droid in particular is just awesome.  I feel like you can almost feel the dirt and rust.  Beautiful work as always.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: darthdaddy on February 11, 2020, 05:07:36 AM
Thanks everyone!

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/01/20
Post by: Elias on February 11, 2020, 05:11:34 AM
Dad has made two Ziro the Hutt toys so far. One he made for me and another he made for Jimmy Mac, the host of RebelForce Radio. Around the same time Dad made his first version, Instagram user @DarthZiro made a version also. Dad was always a big fan of his sculpt. Early last year during a conversation they were having, he offered to send us a cast of his original sculpt. All we needed to do was fill some holes made from air bubbles that got trapped in his mold during the casting process with some Aves Fixit and then paint him once he dried. Since Dad made Ziro twice already, I asked if I could make him this time around. I finished the few little repairs and all the paint applications at the beginning of the summer last year and even started his accessories, but due to a large commission project, I had to set Ziro aside. While recently waiting for some of the sculpts on my commissions to dry, I used some leftover sculpting material to finish fabricating his headdress and removable jewelry. Thankfully, he is now finally complete! He looks so cool and is such a great addition to the collection!

"ZIRO THE HUTT"
(@DarthZiro Sculpt)
Paintwork & Accessories by Elias


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3VNuqKAK74/Xj__O3efWnI/AAAAAAAAWAU/YFL_W6OtNOUN7pwrUltfCCV06JVkqdJTwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.44.29%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pn2WYv850us/Xj__xn3i4FI/AAAAAAAAWA0/2fxjmyz67SsD0xL8ZvLtz8jvRhf3BAbaACLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.46.49%2B1-1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CU3n7PnUKOM/Xj__DPvz3II/AAAAAAAAWAI/_96la0BZWvY_At8wS8rme9uQl4-WQ2igQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.42.48%2B1.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GHg9tsiS1TY/Xj_--SHLOKI/AAAAAAAAWAE/LzWJ5ruBjHAKkKGs9YtcIHqREFdEpyj8QCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.40.58%2B1-2.jpg)

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XA5wjdTswd4/Xj__s10n9II/AAAAAAAAWAw/j6_4-h7iOEgQqvDETQM--EvLwsSvSQrjQCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-01-24%2B08.46.36%2B1-1.jpg)

FEW MORE PICS AVAILABLE AT THE LINK:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/ziro-hutt-darthziro-sculpt-paintwork.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/ziro-hutt-darthziro-sculpt-paintwork.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/11/20
Post by: Clonehead on February 11, 2020, 07:08:25 AM
Magnificent paint! Looks like ole Ziro lept off the screen. The headdress turned out good.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/11/20
Post by: Tamer on February 12, 2020, 03:38:42 AM
Wow, now this is great. Off to the front pages.

We can only hope if TCW is coming back that perhaps Ziro will finally make it onto the toy aisle.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/11/20
Post by: hemble on February 12, 2020, 11:31:36 PM
Awesome work as always mate.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/11/20
Post by: darthdaddy on February 17, 2020, 05:36:28 AM
Thank you everyone!

This figure was created from another 3-D print file by Isotelus. He has articulation at the shoulders, wrists, hips and waist. We have been wanting to add this droid from The Force Awakens to our shelves since we saw the film. It is really exciting to have him as part of the collection now!


"HURID-327"
painted by Darth Daddy


(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-MSugwq9bxjM/XkneH0q7JvI/AAAAAAAAWCw/AuJrk5PXBLEsId1sfOXT9hRDGdz2mDDXgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-02-16%2B05.38.47%2B1.jpg)

MORE INFORMATION AT THE BLOG:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/hurid-327-painted-by-darth-daddy.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/02/hurid-327-painted-by-darth-daddy.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Darth More on February 17, 2020, 05:49:37 AM
Ah, yes I remember that one from the TFA Trailer on that party flag tempel planet right? Looks good! Would've forgotten about it without your reminder as I did for the entire Sequel Trilogy. Still nice custom though. It's even greater to see you back postin' here!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Don on February 17, 2020, 10:10:43 AM
The hutt is great, but damn I really love that droid!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: hemble on February 17, 2020, 04:30:39 PM
Fantastic work on the droid.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Tamer on February 18, 2020, 03:59:41 AM
Nice droid. Man, makes me wonder how many droids we have seen on film and in series on TV that haven't seen printed form yet. I could see a person just focusing on a droid AF Collection. Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Clonehead on February 18, 2020, 03:00:26 PM
Sweet droid!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Starchaser on February 24, 2020, 12:24:41 AM
Ziro and HURID both turned out really well. Excellent work as usual!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Elias on April 15, 2020, 09:02:35 AM
So Dad was much better at posting on the forums than I am. In fact, I have been absolutely terrible about it. We have done quite a lot of custom action figures since our last post here. I will even have a few more to post up this weekend. Anyhow, here is what we have been up to.

This action figure was created for a commission. Our good friend Corey Van Dyke of Kessel Run Transmissions asked Dad if he could make him an Anakin Skywalker in time for the release of Season 7. Dad was a little worried about the deadline, but was able to finish the figure in less than a week.

Thanks for all the nice feedback on our customs!
We may have another cool Clone Wars action figure coming later in the season of the show so keep coming back for that reveal.

Look for Dad and I to appear as a recurring guests on Kessel Run Transmissions Friday evenings as they review each episode of Season 7 of The Clone Wars.

THE CLONE WARS - SEASON 7
"ANAKIN SKYWALKER"
created by Darth Daddy

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SC3RcTtYwdk/XkqKrylCrHI/AAAAAAAAWDw/pG5-8IxGoSwr1kNLRe8MwJxpJmdwqLNFwCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/20200216_110017-1.jpg)


CB-23 was a BB-series astromech droid with feminine programming who was a member of the Resistance in 34 ABY. She was assigned to Commander Poe Dameron while BB-8 was stationed on the Colossus with Kazuda Xiono. After Dameron took back BB-8 before going on a mission to Jakku, CB-23 replaced the droid as Kaz's sidekick while on his misson on the Colossus platform.

CB-23 was a BB-series astromech droid with a spherical chassis, feminine programming, and red-blue plating. She was initially jealous of BB-8 but came to appreciate her fellow droid better after he saved her from a marauding Kowakian monkey-lizard. The two subsequently became friends.

CB-23 is a character created for Star Wars Resistance. She first appeared in the episode "Signal from Sector Six."[2] The droid's name was BB-23 in early stages of the episode, but as it was felt that having two droids named BB would have been confusing, she was renamed CB-23 as a nod to Carrie Beck, Vice President of Development within the Lucasfilm Story Group.

This is the first custom that we made from the Star Wars Resistance TV show. We would love to do more because not enough toys were made from this show in the action figure line. We were given the 3-D print file for CB-23's head from fellow Star Wars customizer, Sandcrawler Customs. He had just made a 6" version. I scaled the head down to 3.75", printed the head and then added it to the body of the BB-8 from the Resistance action figure line and gave the figure a repaint.


STAR WARS RESISTANCE
"CB-23"
created by Darth Daddy

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GOUD-4 was a box-shaped messenger droid with four wheels that was forced to work in the criminal Pyke Syndicate's spice mines on the planet Kessel during the reign of the Galactic Empire.[2] In 10 BBY,[3] GOUD-4 was freed from slavery when its restraining bolt was removed during a slave revolt in the mines started by the droid L3-37.[2]

We can't express how much we have been enjoying the 3-D print files of Isotelus. They are a blast to print and paint. We especially love how much they have added to our Kessel Playset by really filling out its droid population.


"GOUD-4"
painted by Darth Daddy

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I made the action figures below on commission for one of our readers. I was able to improve upon two of the headsculpts since our last attempt at the characters. Dad was able to cut down some of the labor time for me by molding and casting a few of the original heads that we made which was great because it saved me having to re-sculpt all six heads. Ganodi and Katooni were the onlt two characters that I still had to hand sculpt, because we just didn't have the right tools and set-up to mold and cast them. I really liked the sculpt more on the second attempts. It was hard to mail them out the door.

Even now mass production from the molds we have is sketchy without a pressure chamber. Between Byph's eyes and Zatt's tentacles, getting a good cast is next to impossible. Gungi was the only cast that needed only minor fixes. We kept the recipes for the figures exactly the same as we did for our first set of Younglings. Click on the photo of our first set below for the full breakdown of how they were made.


"JEDI YOUNGLINGS"
created by Elias

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This is the second version of Fives in his Coruscant Club disguise. We recently redid the action figure at the request of Corey Van Dyke from Kessel Run Transmissions. I had already made an Ahsoka Tano in her Seige of Mandalore armor and a Season 7 version of Obi-Wan Kenobi when this figure was added to the list. It was a quick and easy custom to make. I just used the body of a Phase II Clone Trooper action figure with a Clone headcast we made. A while back Dad made this enormous mold of every Clone Wars clone head ever produced. It always comes in handy for projects like these. After making the cast, I painted it so it had Fives head tattoo, scar and goatee. Then we painted a modified Imperial Officer cap from the Juno Eclipse action figure to finish the figure. You need to make a pizza wedge slice into the back of her cap and re-glue the edges back together to make it fit Fives head nice and tight. Before painting, feel free to sculpt a thin layer over the cut to hide it once the glue dries.


"THE LOST MISSIONS"
FIVES
(CORUSCANT CLUB DISGUISE)
VERSION 2
created by Elias

(https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FZcKoR7fuvY/XpXten9GliI/AAAAAAAAWNw/tSZtE7sEQt0SfkcdbMpz0LAFoLoP2hvrgCLcBGAsYHQ/s640/2020-04-13%2B11.54.37%2B1.jpg)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/15/20
Post by: Elias on April 15, 2020, 09:03:03 AM
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: Tamer on April 16, 2020, 04:44:14 AM
Wow, now that is a great update. I had figured with this new season of TCW you guys would be going strong. Great to see you guys back on the Kessel Run Review too.

Off to the front pages with some of this.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: darthdaddy on April 16, 2020, 08:05:33 PM
Two more quick ones Elias just finished for a commission.

RECIPE
Head - Clone Wars Scuba Ahsoka Tano (Re-sculpted)
Torso, Upper & Lower Arms - "Rebels" Ahsoka Tano (Re-sculpted)
Legs & Elbows - Black Series 3.75" Ahsoka Tano (Re-sculpted)



"SIEGE OF MANDALORE"
AHSOKA TANO
created by Elias

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"The Clone Wars" Season 7 -
Obi-Wan Kenobi
created by Elias

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PLENTY MORE PICTURES HERE:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/04/siege-of-mandalore-ahsoka-tano-created.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/04/siege-of-mandalore-ahsoka-tano-created.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Starchaser on April 16, 2020, 09:06:32 PM
Fantastic update! I really like how Ahsoka and the Younglings turned out. Good to see some of the new pieces of art you two come up with. Thanks for continuing to inspire!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Don on April 16, 2020, 09:15:55 PM
That Ahsoka is fantastic!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 02/17/20
Post by: MandoMuggle on April 17, 2020, 02:08:27 AM
So Dad was much better at posting on the forums than I am. In fact, I have been absolutely terrible about it. We have done quite a lot of custom action figures since our last post here. I will even have a few more to post up this weekend. Anyhow, here is what we have been up to.

This action figure was created for a commission. Our good friend Corey Van Dyke of Kessel Run Transmissions asked Dad if he could make him an Anakin Skywalker in time for the release of Season 7. Dad was a little worried about the deadline, but was able to finish the figure in less than a week.

Thanks for all the nice feedback on our customs!
We may have another cool Clone Wars action figure coming later in the season of the show so keep coming back for that reveal.

Look for Dad and I to appear as a recurring guests on Kessel Run Transmissions Friday evenings as they review each episode of Season 7 of The Clone Wars.

THE CLONE WARS - SEASON 7
"ANAKIN SKYWALKER"
created by Darth Daddy

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CB-23 was a BB-series astromech droid with feminine programming who was a member of the Resistance in 34 ABY. She was assigned to Commander Poe Dameron while BB-8 was stationed on the Colossus with Kazuda Xiono. After Dameron took back BB-8 before going on a mission to Jakku, CB-23 replaced the droid as Kaz's sidekick while on his misson on the Colossus platform.

CB-23 was a BB-series astromech droid with a spherical chassis, feminine programming, and red-blue plating. She was initially jealous of BB-8 but came to appreciate her fellow droid better after he saved her from a marauding Kowakian monkey-lizard. The two subsequently became friends.

CB-23 is a character created for Star Wars Resistance. She first appeared in the episode "Signal from Sector Six."[2] The droid's name was BB-23 in early stages of the episode, but as it was felt that having two droids named BB would have been confusing, she was renamed CB-23 as a nod to Carrie Beck, Vice President of Development within the Lucasfilm Story Group.

This is the first custom that we made from the Star Wars Resistance TV show. We would love to do more because not enough toys were made from this show in the action figure line. We were given the 3-D print file for CB-23's head from fellow Star Wars customizer, Sandcrawler Customs. He had just made a 6" version. I scaled the head down to 3.75", printed the head and then added it to the body of the BB-8 from the Resistance action figure line and gave the figure a repaint.


STAR WARS RESISTANCE
"CB-23"
created by Darth Daddy

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GOUD-4 was a box-shaped messenger droid with four wheels that was forced to work in the criminal Pyke Syndicate's spice mines on the planet Kessel during the reign of the Galactic Empire.[2] In 10 BBY,[3] GOUD-4 was freed from slavery when its restraining bolt was removed during a slave revolt in the mines started by the droid L3-37.[2]

We can't express how much we have been enjoying the 3-D print files of Isotelus. They are a blast to print and paint. We especially love how much they have added to our Kessel Playset by really filling out its droid population.


"GOUD-4"
painted by Darth Daddy

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I made the action figures below on commission for one of our readers. I was able to improve upon two of the headsculpts since our last attempt at the characters. Dad was able to cut down some of the labor time for me by molding and casting a few of the original heads that we made which was great because it saved me having to re-sculpt all six heads. Ganodi and Katooni were the onlt two characters that I still had to hand sculpt, because we just didn't have the right tools and set-up to mold and cast them. I really liked the sculpt more on the second attempts. It was hard to mail them out the door.

Even now mass production from the molds we have is sketchy without a pressure chamber. Between Byph's eyes and Zatt's tentacles, getting a good cast is next to impossible. Gungi was the only cast that needed only minor fixes. We kept the recipes for the figures exactly the same as we did for our first set of Younglings. Click on the photo of our first set below for the full breakdown of how they were made.


"JEDI YOUNGLINGS"
created by Elias

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This is the second version of Fives in his Coruscant Club disguise. We recently redid the action figure at the request of Corey Van Dyke from Kessel Run Transmissions. I had already made an Ahsoka Tano in her Seige of Mandalore armor and a Season 7 version of Obi-Wan Kenobi when this figure was added to the list. It was a quick and easy custom to make. I just used the body of a Phase II Clone Trooper action figure with a Clone headcast we made. A while back Dad made this enormous mold of every Clone Wars clone head ever produced. It always comes in handy for projects like these. After making the cast, I painted it so it had Fives head tattoo, scar and goatee. Then we painted a modified Imperial Officer cap from the Juno Eclipse action figure to finish the figure. You need to make a pizza wedge slice into the back of her cap and re-glue the edges back together to make it fit Fives head nice and tight. Before painting, feel free to sculpt a thin layer over the cut to hide it once the glue dries.


"THE LOST MISSIONS"
FIVES
(CORUSCANT CLUB DISGUISE)
VERSION 2
created by Elias

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These are all amazing! I especially love the younglings set!

No one starts off being great at anything but you still did a fine job with these customs and posting them!

Been a long time fan of you and you’re dads customs, especially the Bo-Katan you two made! Keep it up!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Tamer on April 17, 2020, 06:06:39 AM
I always thought that the Scuba Ahsoka was the best younger looking version of her face sculpt that Hasbro pulled off. I see Elias kicked it up a few notches. Great custom.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Aude on May 05, 2020, 10:55:59 PM
I'm loving this Ahsoka, Elias. Your client must be absolutely thrilled with her! Those jedi younglings are also adorably well done. Great stuff! :)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Michiico on May 06, 2020, 03:23:32 PM
That Ahsoka looks stunning and so do the jedi younglings. Keep up the amazing work!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 04/17/20
Post by: Elias on August 01, 2020, 04:46:54 AM
Just want to come on and update everyone on some of our latest projects, and let everyone know that for reasons outside my dad's control Darth Daddy will be stepping down from his role at the blog and will be taking an indefinite break from making custom figures. He sends his thanks to all of you who have appreciated his figures and to those who let him share their work with our audience.

This week the blog hit our 10 year anniversary and we want to thank all the people who contributed or took time to spread the word and help make our blog a success.

Without further delay, here's what we have been up to lately.

"STAR WARS REBELS" MORAI painted by Darth Daddy
Morai was a female convor with spiritual ties to the Daughter, a Force wielder from Mortis. She appeared in various depictions of the Force wielders alongside the Daughter. It was believed by some that the convor in these depictions was a servant of the Daughter or even a manifestation of the Daughter herself in another form. Morai became a friend of former Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano,whom the Daughter transferred her life essence into prior to her death.

Morai accompanied and watched over Tano throughout her life. Tano claimed that she owed the convor her life. When Ezra Bridger entered the world between worlds, Morai was present and encouraged him to save Tano by pulling her out of a portal. After reuniting with Tano, she was present when Tano and Bridger fought against Emperor Palpatine. Morai accompanied Tano when she returned through the portal to the ruined Malachor Sith Temple. As Tano returned to the temple interior, Morai overlooked an injured Darth Vader as he limped away from the temple.

This year, Customs for the Kid has been showcasing several 3-D printed customs that can be found on the internet. Not only have these print files been great for adding unique pieces to our own collection, but by sharing these files with all of you, we provide our readers the ability to replicate the customs we post here in their own homes. Sandcrawler Customs messaged us and made us aware of this particular file of Morai created by itisnotadoll.

The print painted up beautifully, and we are already getting ready to modify the print to portray Morai when she is in flight as well. Morai looks great posed with the Super-Articulated "Rebels" Ahsoka Tano that we purchased from Star Wars customizer, SWK Kustoms back in 2016.



"STAR WARS REBELS"
MORAI
painted by Darth Daddy


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"THE CLONE WARS" LUX BONTERI (ONDERON) created by Elias
"Lux Bonteri was a human male senator and rebel fighter from Onderon during the Clone Wars. He was the son of the Separatist senator Mina Bonteri. During the Clone Wars, he allied with Saw and Steela Gerrera to lead the Onderon rebels during the Onderonian Civil War. After the conflict, he followed in his mother's footsteps and became a senator, this time representing Onderon in the Republic.

During the Clone Wars, Bonteri was present when the Republic Senator Padmé Amidala and Jedi Padawan Ahsoka Tano traveled to Raxus to speak with his mother about negotiating a peace treaty between the Confederacy and the Republic. While his mother and Amidala negotiated, Bonteri and Tano conversed outside in the garden. Both spoke of their biased perspectives of the war; Bonteri confessed his distrust of the Jedi and the Republic, and Tano spoke of her distrust of the Separatists. Bonteri had never met a Jedi before while Ahsoka had never met a Separatist civilian, and they mutually agreed that they were in fact not that different from each other. Despite being on opposing sides of the war, the two quickly became friends.

Eventually, Bonteri returned to his homeworld of Onderon, which was under Separatist occupation. The Separatist regime had made Sanjay Rash King of Onderon, and removed the true King, Ramsis Dendup. Bonteri joined a resistance group that had been formed by Steela and Saw Gerrera with the goal of returning Dendup to the throne. In order for their mission to be successful, however, the rebels required supplies, weapons, and training. Using his personal connection to Ahsoka Tano to his advantage, Bonteri contacted the Jedi High Council, asking for aid to help restore peace to Onderon. The Jedi promised to help, however many were resistant to becoming directly involved in the matter, saying that it was an internal affair and out of their control. Jedi Knight Anakin Skywalker suggested that the Jedi provide supplies and training to the rebels, but not directly become involved in the fight; allowing the rebels to retake their homeworld on their own. Agreeing with this idea, the Council sent Jedi Generals Obi-Wan Kenobi and Anakin Skywalker, accompanied by Commander Ahsoka Tano and Clone Captain CT-7567, known as "Rex", to Onderon where they began to train the rebels for combat.

Upon arrival to Onderon, Kenobi, Skywalker, Tano, and Rex were brought to the rebel camp and began to train the rebels. The rebels began by learning to disable Armored Assault Tanks and droidekas using grenades. Bonteri was particularly good as disarming the droidekas, however when paired with Saw to take out the tank, he fell off the tank taking Saw down with him. This caused Saw to be upset with Bonteri, claiming that he was a politician and not meant to fight. Both Steela and Saw could not disable the droidekas, and Steela became frustrated with herself, preferring her skills as a sniper to destroy droids.

While practicing their marksmanship with the Jedi, a group of battle droids, learning the location of the rebel base, began to attack the rebels. Using their new training, the rebels took out the first wave of battle droids using grenades. However, the second wave of battle droids arrived with a tank, which Bonteri and Saw had been unsuccessful disarming in training. Bonteri and Saw paired up again to take out the tank, and this time succeeded, using thermal detonators and destroying the tank. After succeeding in defending their base, the Jedi and the rebels decided that they were ready to take the fight to Iziz and reclaim Onderon. In order to get into the Separatist controlled city, Bonteri came up with the idea of posing as hunters, coming back into Iziz to sell their game in the market. Not detecting any of their weaponry due to the high amounts of organic matter on their carts, the battle droids allowed the rebels to enter. After entering Iziz, the group split up to avoid attention; agreeing to regroup after nightfall.

The group decided to execute a series of small strikes on battle droid battalions throughout the city, where Bonteri hid behind a market stand and disables a patrol of droids in front of some citizens. When the rebels later met up in a safehouse in Iziz, Saw suggested that they increase their attacks on the Separatists. However, it was noted that many of the civilians in Iziz had become frightened by the sudden outbreak of violence, and it was suggested by Bonteri and Steela that they first must win the trust of the people. Bonteri suggested that they take on a large target to show their strength and draw public attention to themselves. It was decided that they would attack the city power generator. Skywalker, Kenobi, and Rex left the rebels and returned to Coruscant, while Tano remained as an advisor to the rebels.

Eventually, after some time training, Bonteri, Tano and the Onderon rebels—led by Steela—made their presence known to the people in Iziz and fought against the droid army, forcing them to retreat. Onderon was won, Dendup became king again, and Bonteri—having his faith placed in the Jedi and the Republic—was appointed Senator of Onderon. He swore to serve the Republic."

Because Lux was such a key character throughout many episodes of The Clone Wars and such a good friend to Ahsoka Tano, we thought he definitely deserved a spot on the shelf with all our other clone Wars action figures. While he was depicted with several different looks in his episodic appearances, we felt his Onderon appearance was the one we wanted most so we could pose him next to our Saw and Steela action figures.

To create this 100% sculpted action figure, I just resculpted a head onto a Clone Wars Anakin Skywalker and for the body I used the Black Series Endor Han Solo action figure as my base.



THE CLONE WARS
LUX BONTERI
created by Elias


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"CUSTOMS FOR THE KID" CELEBRATES 10 YEARS OF BLOGGING

When we started this blog, we never knew we would be still here 10 years later still making action figures and promoting the members of the Star Wars custom action figure community. We weren't quite sure how best to pay reverence to the event so we took a multi-pronged approach. First, we made a custom 3.75"scaled Loth-Wolf from the Star Wars Rebels animated series. We will get into the significance of why a Loth-Wolf a little later but there is a small story there. Next we updated the banner for our blog to include some of our more recent creations while making sure to include some of our older customs as well. As a bonus, we got together with some of our friends in the Star Wars community for a livestream to celebrate "Custom for the Kid" milestones over this past decade that can be viewed in the video above.

At the moment, the picture above is the photo we are using for our new banner, We are still deciding if it will be a permanent fixture or not. We'll let you all know when the jury is out on that one.

The Loth-Wolf was a project Dad had been working on for some time now. We recently decided that when we hit our 10 year anniversary, Dad would be stepping down from his duties here at the blog. Therefore this custom Loth-Wolf may just be the last custom we get here from Darth Daddy. There was a combination of factors that led to this decision but ultimately we both decided that I am more than capable of managing the blog on my own from now on.

Dad liked the idea of making the Loth-Wolf as his final piece because he has had dreams of wolves his entire childhood. One of the last wolf dreams he had, back around when I was born, was his wolf pack giving him a young cub to raise. Dad said I was that little cub in his dream and this blog was such a big part of that upbringing. The Loth-Wolf stood at the door to The World Between Worlds. This blog opened both me and my dad up to the world of Star Wars customizing and we can't thank you all for the support you have shown us all over the last decade. Working on this blog has been life changing for both of us. We will never forget the cool creations, friendships, podcast interviews, awards, and events we got to be a part of.

I can't thank Dad enough for all he did to make this blog a reality.

Here is the link to the livestream! Thank you to all who participated and Thank The Maker for his "Flimflam and Gorky" introduction.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1J3NU1sJmg (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u1J3NU1sJmg)



"Loth-Wolf"
by Customs for the Kid


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I hope you all stick with the "Customs for the Kid" blog for another 10 years even though Dad had to step away and that I will be a worthy successor.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: Tamer on August 01, 2020, 08:18:26 AM
Wow, great customs. Off to the front pages. I saw that wolf the other day on FB and had to share it.

Congrats on ten years!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: darthdaddy on August 01, 2020, 10:31:58 AM
Wow, great customs. Off to the front pages. I saw that wolf the other day on FB and had to share it.

Congrats on ten years!

Thanks Shawn! I gave you and the Shipyards a shout out in our video.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: Tamer on August 02, 2020, 06:16:37 AM
That was sure nice of you Brian. Feel like just yesterday, but man it has been a few years hasn't it!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: DarthSinister on August 02, 2020, 10:30:17 AM
As always, excellent work Brian and Elias! You guys are the bomb!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: Starchaser on August 16, 2020, 07:50:50 PM
These are most amazing customs Elias! Kudos to your Dad for the Loth wolf as well, I love the story behind that figure (as a dad myself). You are really doing masterful work with these figures - great sculpting and great paint apps! Congratulations on the milestone anniversary as well.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: Elias on September 04, 2020, 03:35:28 AM
Thank you all!

Being the 3.75" action figure purists that we are, I never saw myself creating a custom in the 6" scale. However, when a client reached out to me asking for a character as awesome as Ahsoka Tano, I couldn't resist. This commissioned action figure is made from the body of a Star Wars Rebels Black Series Ahsoka Tano, and an Ahsoka head from Watto's Scrapyard, which I modified to give it a more animated look. The Ahsoka body underwent some serious dremelling, and a then I gave her a 100% new sculpt. I used Aves Fixit sculpt to give her arms some more muscular definition, and to smooth out the shirt. I also made sure to make the armor on her gauntlets and boots screen accurate, unlike Hasbro's new 6" Black "Series Siege of Mandalore - Ahsoka Tano" that took some serious shortcuts when it came to screen accuracy on the gauntlets and lower legs. 

I faced a particularly difficult challenge in constructing her Lightsabers, as the ones she used in The Clone Wars don't exist in the 6" scale yet, so I had to dive in head first and sculpt them myself. I did so by cutting a styrene rod to size, and using the tips of the Black Series Ahsoka lightsabers so the blades would still click into place the way they used to. I then sanded the base of the lightsabers down, and then sculpted all the necessary details into place. I dyed her lightsaber blades by simply coating them in a blue wash so they would maintain their transparency.


THE BLACK SERIES
CUSTOM "AHSOKA TANO - SIEGE OF MANDALORE"
created by Elias


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MORE IMAGES CAN BE FOUND BY CLICKING THE LINK:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/08/custom-6-black-series-ahsoka-tano-siege.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/08/custom-6-black-series-ahsoka-tano-siege.html)



STAR WARS REBELS "HONDO OHNAKA" created by CUSTOMS FOR THE KID

This was a figure that my Dad had started prior to stepping down from his role here at the blog. He did both the build and the sculpt for the figure. To build the frame, he used the lower arms of The Clone Wars Hondo Ohnaka, the upper arms of a Clone Wars Obi-Wan Kenobi (heavily re-sculpted), the upper torso of an Indiana Jones & The Crystal Skull Mutt Williams action figure (heavily re-sculpted), the thighs of a Clone Wars Admiral Yularen and the lower legs and feet from a Black Series Force Awakens Leia Organa (heavily re-sculpted).

Seeing Dad's almost completed work just sitting there inspired me to pick up where he left off and add some color to his sculpt. By the time I put the figure down he was fully painted, Hondo symbol painted on his back and all. Dad couldn't be more excited to see this one finished. Hondo is one of Dad's favorite Star Wars characters!

The head was a 3-D resin printed cast from Watto's Scrapyard. It was a lot of fun to start bringing one of his heads to life with some paint. When it painted up as well as it did, I wanted to get going on the other fifty or so heads we received from Wattos.



STAR WARS REBELS
"HONDO OHNAKA"
created by Customs for the Kid


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MORE IMAGES IN THE LINK:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/08/star-wars-rebels-hondo-ohnaka-created.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/08/star-wars-rebels-hondo-ohnaka-created.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 08/01/20
Post by: Darth More on September 04, 2020, 03:56:34 AM
Elias, it's always an event when you and your dad share your projects on here!
Ahsoka looks stunning. You did an excellent job on her lightsabers and re-sculpting her costume. I think it's just a matter of time until we see her in this form from Hasbro. So your custom sets a nice scale to achieve by them regarding the quality and accuracy. Her eyes look stunning as well, so does the accuracy of your painting skills!
The level of detail you achieve is always impressive. And I think you did a great job on putting together her lightsabers!


Looks like Hondo got a little belly! I'm stunned by how much his torso looks like real fabric on the front. Amazing combination of parts and colors. The headsculpt looks fantastic!
Both of you made this another stunning one-of piece!

- Philipp
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 09/04/20
Post by: Starchaser on September 04, 2020, 10:49:15 PM
Fantastic Elias! These are both beautiful figures. I love that you aged Hondo.  Masterful work.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 09/04/20
Post by: Tamer on September 05, 2020, 07:52:50 AM
Nice on both, but man that Ahsoka so awesome! They need to make one like this for the Hasbro line. So cool you guys got into the six inch line.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 09/04/20
Post by: MandoMuggle on September 10, 2020, 03:13:42 PM
Love that 6” Ahsoka! Great job!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 09/04/20
Post by: Art deWhill on September 14, 2020, 03:05:30 AM
all thumbs up on the Ahsoka! She looks awesome!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 09/04/20
Post by: darthdaddy on October 15, 2020, 04:13:14 AM
Got this figure yesterday for my birthday!

"This was a figure that Dad had parted out, assembled. and even had a preliminary sculpt for the body going before I took over. I added a headsculpt, refined his sculpt, and painted the finished product. The upper torso and arms were from a Clone Wars Castas action figure and the legs were from a Clone Wars Even Piel. The thighs were once a Force Link Chewbacca's before being completely reshaped.  The torso was completely re-sculpted, and the head sculpt was made completely from scratch.  Constructing the head in layers, allowing forms to dry, step by step, allowed for more control over the sculpting process.  The hands were modified Clone Wars Aura Sing hands that had a finger removed off of each hand.

As a character, I find Azmorigan pretty gross, but I wanted to make him as a gift on a special occasion for my Dad, and he's pretty happy with it.  Despite how I feel about Azmorigan, I must say I'm pretty happy with it myself."


STAR WARS REBELS
"AZMORIGAN"

created by Customs for the Kid

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Don on October 15, 2020, 05:47:51 AM
That is really amazing work.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Lenny Quinn on October 15, 2020, 03:16:54 PM
 The great gift the relationship you guys have.  The figure is pretty awesome too!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Eyositer on October 15, 2020, 06:16:41 PM
Really amazing work on this.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Starchaser on October 15, 2020, 08:59:19 PM
Spot on! Down to the spittle. That is an amazing sculpt and paint job!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Tamer on October 16, 2020, 03:13:06 AM
Wow, nice and gross. Great job.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Darth More on October 16, 2020, 11:07:48 PM
Happy belated birthday! Saw this one on Insta yesterday, but didn't know it was your bday...
Excellent sculpting work and choice of colors. I still need to watch REBELS.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/14/20
Post by: Aude on October 17, 2020, 01:18:55 PM
That is a fantastic gift. You did an exceptional job with Azmorigan's colors and portrait!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/01/20
Post by: Elias on December 01, 2020, 11:11:35 AM
Thanks everybody. Not exactly something I would have made for myself, but Dad seems pleased. Here is another Rebels custom. This time I made a video covering the entire process from start to finish in as much detail as possible. What products and materials were needed, safety tips, Dremel use, sculpting techniques, articulating 5poa figures, molding and casting, as well as paint application. Pass on what you have learned.

"STAR WARS REBELS" GREGOR
created by Elias


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"STAR WARS REBELS" GREGOR CUSTOM ACTION FIGURE TUTORIAL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To4RobumNyw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=To4RobumNyw)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/01/20
Post by: Tamer on December 02, 2020, 03:55:46 AM
Very nice. Video on the front pages.

I keep wondering if now that we have Temura maybe we will see a few of these older clones show up on the Mandalorian Series.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/01/20
Post by: Starchaser on December 02, 2020, 09:17:52 PM
Really nicely done - and great job with the video!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/01/20
Post by: MandoMuggle on December 03, 2020, 11:50:05 AM
These are great as always!

Azmorigan and Hondo are fantastic!

I think Azmorigan could use a gloss coat of fixative on his head to bring out the awesome sculpt!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/01/20
Post by: Elias on January 03, 2021, 06:33:46 AM
Finally made a Clone Wars - Siege of Mandalore Ahsoka Tano for myself.

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As always, more pictures on the blog:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-clone-wars-siege-of-mandalore.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2020/12/the-clone-wars-siege-of-mandalore.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Tamer on January 03, 2021, 07:07:53 AM
Very nice. She sure looks good on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: MandoMuggle on January 03, 2021, 04:33:37 PM
Great work!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Flash on January 04, 2021, 12:02:15 AM
Great job!  Your customs are show accurate.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Starchaser on January 11, 2021, 09:30:12 PM
Elias, that Ahsoka turned out really well. You are doing stellar work. Keep it up.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Elias on February 05, 2021, 10:25:41 AM
Thank you!

Here is a new head for a custom Osi Sobeck action figure. Dad made a placeholder head for him when he made the figure for a "Customizing The Clone Wars" epiosde covering the Citadel arc from the show. Dad said we would be revisiting the head during the episode, but neither of us thought that it would take 4 years to get around to it.

Here is the new head I sculpted for it.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Clonehead on February 05, 2021, 01:19:51 PM
 Very cool and creepy at the same time.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Starchaser on February 05, 2021, 07:23:35 PM
I really like how that turned out. It totally captures Sobeck's "twisted-ness."
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Tamer on February 06, 2021, 07:51:48 AM
Elias your sculpting skills are fantastic. Very nice.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: FialaFernbrugg on February 07, 2021, 07:36:19 AM
The new head looks phenomenal. The wrinkles and the eyes look very realistic
Your sculpting and painting skills are top-notch.

Excellent work.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Sjefke on February 07, 2021, 07:45:58 AM
Elias
Is this a sculpt or did you design it with Zbrush?

Either way... wow!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Elias on February 10, 2021, 07:35:02 AM
Elias
Is this a sculpt or did you design it with Zbrush?


It is hand sculpted.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Don on February 26, 2021, 09:11:19 PM
Damn! That Osi Sobeck figure is outstanding.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/01/21
Post by: Elias on March 04, 2021, 08:45:48 AM
Thanks! So glad we finally have a head that we like on our figure.


The Quarrie figure pictured here was purchased from @angryraccoonminiatures (aka @howlingduck) on Instagram.

After we got the figure in the mail, we made a few special modifications ourselves. Darth Daddy painted the base colors onto the figure and then I modified the eyes and lower half of the head sculpt with some ProCreate to produce a "Customs for the Kid" head for the final figure that is pictured here. After, I added some highlights to Dad's original paintjob to finish it up so I could take these photos, Dad went and added a few touch ups of his own after I wrapped up. A true team project from three different artists.

@angryraccoonminiatures have plenty of other noteworthy "Star Wars Rebels" characters available for purchase in his Etsy store so be sure to check them out!



"STAR WARS REBELS" QUARRIE
by @angryraccoonminiatures
Face sculpt by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"
Painted by "Customs for the Kid"

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Pictured with Darth Daddy's Hera Syndulla custom

Check out the blog for links to his Etsy shop:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/02/star-wars-rebels-quarrie.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/02/star-wars-rebels-quarrie.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/21
Post by: Starchaser on March 04, 2021, 11:52:14 PM
Wow...that looks spot on. your paint jobs are always so amazing. What a great addition to the Rebels line-up. Thanks for the heads up on the vendor as well. That's always super helpful.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/21
Post by: Tamer on March 05, 2021, 03:39:45 AM
Looks great to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/04/21
Post by: Elias on March 28, 2021, 01:06:44 AM
Two new customs this week.

First is a 3D print of AP-5 from Angry Raccoon Miniatures. The second is a 3.75" animated version of Ahsoka Tano that was 100% sculpted by me.

STAR WARS REBELS "AP-5"
painted by Customs for the Kid

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Click the link for more images:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/03/star-wars-rebels-ap-5-protocol-droid.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/03/star-wars-rebels-ap-5-protocol-droid.html)

"THE CLONE WARS" - SEASON 7
"WALKABOUT - AHSOKA TANO"
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"

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Click the link for more images:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-clone-wars-walkabout-ahsoka-tano.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/03/the-clone-wars-walkabout-ahsoka-tano.html)

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/28/21
Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2021, 06:22:26 AM
Very nice. I am gonna have to invest in a 3D Printer.

Off to share your work on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/28/21
Post by: Starchaser on March 31, 2021, 10:49:26 PM
The droid is cool, but that Ahsoka is really awesome! Nice job.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/28/21
Post by: darthdaddy on April 27, 2021, 11:31:06 AM
This was almost a 100% sculpted action figure build that used the body of a Vintage Collection Aayla Secura that was sanded down to produce framing to be sculpted onto and the head of the 3.75" Black Series Ahsoka Tano that was also sanded away to make room for the new sculpt. Most of the head of the Ahsoka was removed completely before being sculpted onto. In the end both figures became skeletons used only for their joints. By the time she was completed, only the boots of the original figure were visible. Even the legs had to be sanded and resculpted to remove the fabric texture that was sculpted into the original figure.

Sinta Nutuna was a female Twi'lek smuggler known for many crimes as part of the Nutuna Gang. She was wanted by the Inquisitorius and pursued by one of its vengeful agents. Born in 30 BBY and hailing from the sandstorms of Ryloth, Sinta Nutuna gravitated towards the galaxy's lawless sectors and led the Nutuna Gang. She operated on the fringe as a criminal, gangster, and smuggler during the age of the Galactic Empire. She became known for her deadly and illegal activities, conducting crimes including larceny, distributing holopornography, and multiple instances of soliciting on street corners in the Outer Rim Territories. Many Outer Rim hookers and gigolos considered her a prize client for her full bust and shapely figure. Her ribald rap sheet also included murder and the smuggling of illicit contraband. A bounty was placed on her head, and Nutuna was wanted by the Inquisitorius, which dispatched one of its deadly agents to track down Sinta and her gang. The Inquisitor pursued her with a vengeance in an effort to bring her in for her depraved crimes.

Sinta Nutuna was created by erotica artist Miravi in his Twi Wanted artworks. Miravi later revealed that he created the name "Sinta" for the character, though sculptor Dayton Allen (alias Sith_fire30) used the name "Nutuna" in reference to the character while creating a custom action figure sculpt based on Miravi's design. Both names were later used for the character in the 2012 Legends erotic fiction "Twist of Fate: The Quest for Camie" by Shabby Blue and Das Flute. Sinta Nutuna was introduced into erotica canon with an inclusion in Kooriv's 2019 reference work Star Wars Erotica: The Visual Guide, appearing on its cover and an inside page.


"SINTA NUTUNA"
created by Elias


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CHECK THE BLOG FOR MORE PICS:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/04/sinta-nutuna-created-by-elias.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/04/sinta-nutuna-created-by-elias.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/27/21
Post by: Darth More on April 28, 2021, 02:17:41 AM
Now, that was one interesting background story to read. And this character is the hottest criminal character that I've ever seen so far - even Harley Quinn doesn't look as good in my eyes, but I'm a Star Wars head anyway.
Looking at the pictures I was especially stunned by her face and I've got to admit you did an outstanding and literally distracting job on her breasts. You might want to become a surgeon. I'm honestly surprised how I can find an action figure so attractive. I think that speaks more than a thousand words of how remarkable your sculpting skills are. And I was relieved when I read the third paragraph above. So this character is supposed to look sexy - I wasn't even aware that there was such things as erotic fiction in Star Wars. Well, I think that Reylo thing doesn't count, right?

So back to her face painting: Did I read it correctly that the headsculpt is taken from an Ahsoka figure? Because I was sure this was Aayla Secura's face with sculpted extremeties.
She looks absolutely stunning, love the texture you sculpted to her right arm and left leg, her headdress and the combination of colors! But man her face looks amazing!
Brings back these annoying bells of one of Bruno Mars' songs...anyhew your painting skills show how good Hasbro's work on the headsculpt really is - unless you sculpted her face as well.
The combination of yellow and blue/turquoise looks excellent! She reminds me of some Twi'lek dancers in Knights of the Old Republic. They had yellow skin as well if I remember correctly.
The soft goods look great as far as I can tell. Would be interesting to see a picture from the back.

I'm quite speechless to be honest with you guys and that doesn't happen often.


Add: I'd also love to see some work-in-progress pictures if you took any. That must've been a LOT of sanding...
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/27/21
Post by: Moronarama on April 28, 2021, 05:50:24 AM
Your guys work is mind blowing every time.  Darth More said all of this better.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/27/21
Post by: Tamer on April 28, 2021, 10:27:47 AM
Wow, she is gorgeous! Awesome back story too.

Off to share this before I loose my internet time today.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/27/21
Post by: Starchaser on April 30, 2021, 03:21:46 PM
This figure turned out fantastically. I'm not an erotica person and steer clear of that subject matter, but your sculpting (especially the material on the one arm and leg) and your painting continue to blow me away. You are so very skilled.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/27/21
Post by: darthdaddy on August 15, 2021, 03:48:37 AM
"STAR WARS REBELS" URSA WREN created by @AngryRaccoonMiniatures & painted by Elias

This is another cool 3D print created by Angry Racoon Miniatures that we found in his Etsy store, purchased and painted after it arrived. We bought several of his resin printed figure kits and have been thrilled with the quality of his offerings. The sculpts are phenomenal and they really help to fill out the holes on our Star Wars Rebels action figure collection shelf. We have several more of his resin kits in the pipeline. Between school and experimenting with some potential business models, it is nice to have a project that just needed some minor sanding and a paintjob to add a much desired character to our Rebels display.

Ursa Wren is articulated at the head, the hips, biceps and shoulders. The head and helmet are swappable. We used a small dab from the glue gun in the neck hole to create a tight seal for the head in its socket. We gave a tiny squirt and quickly placed one of the heads in the hole before the glue cooled. We turned the heads from left to right as it dried. After, we cut away any excess glue that squeezed above the opening and she was good to go. Her front kama did crack off as we detached her from the print scaffolding, but we just replaced the broken area with some ProCreate and it was like nothing ever happened. Also with the strength of ProCreate, the kama is unlikely to ever break again.

We applied a clean paintjob and avoided dry brushing and washes that way she matched the appearance of Hasbro's Star Wars Rebels action figure releases. Overall, we really loved the way she turned out.

Definitely check out Angry Racoon Miniatures Etsy store for a lot more exciting figures that he is selling kits for.

"STAR WARS REBELS"
URSA WREN
created by @AngryRaccoonMiniatures &
painted by Elias


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"STAR WARS REBELS" SEASON 3 - EZRA BRIDGER created by Elias

This action figure was a recent commission that I just completed. Yes, we officially take commission requests here at Customs for the Kid. Just send us an email over at customsforthekid@gmail.com and we can see about bringing the action figure of your choice to life. We don't scare easy so don't worry about strange requests.

To make this figure we took a massive shortcut by utilizing an already made 3-D printed resin cast of Ezra's head that was created by Watto's Scrapyard. We're big fans of Watto's custom heads and just placed another order with him yesterday for some more heads that he designed.

The rest of the figure was sculpted by hand with ProCreate onto the body of TVC Endor Luke Skywalker. The holster and gun were from the TVC Han Solo action figure.

We did a video tutorial for the making of this action figure so if you are interested in creating one yourself, then check out the YouTube video below and see how we did ours.


"STAR WARS REBELS"
SEASON 3 - EZRA BRIDGER
created by Elias


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Feel free to watch the YouTube tutorial Elias made to show you how to make your own Ezra:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttxKvShDlqw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ttxKvShDlqw)



"OBI-WAN KENOBI in MAUL MANDO ARMOR" created by Elias

This is a 3.75” rendition of Obi-Wan in his Death Watch Disguise he stole from a Maul loyalist to rescue Duchess Satine Kryze from the custody of Darth Maul in The Lawless. This Obi-Wan was a commissioned piece I made for a client, so he unfortunately won’t be staying on our shelves, but making him was a pleasure nonetheless.

The majority of the figure was made with a Clone Wars Pre Vizsla action figure which I repainted to match the armor of the Maul Mandos. I was careful to replicate every detail as seen on screen, even down to the the silver chips in the armor and the maul markings on the helmet. I converted the Pre Vizsla helmet into an alternate head by filling it with hot glue and sticking it to the neck ball joint. I then waited for the glue to dry and gave the head a gentle twist which freed it, allowing for full range of movement. The lightsaber was simply an Obi-Wan lightsaber, and the jetpack was a repainted cast of the Clone Wars Aayla Secura action figure jetpack we got from Rebel Kid Creations. The peg on the jet pack surprisingly fit into the Pre Vizsla jet pack hole perfectly, so I didn’t have to modify the sculpt of the jet pack at all. The head is from a Clone Wars Season 4 Obi-Wan, and remained completely unmodified throughout the course of the project.


“OBI-WAN KENOBI in MAUL MANDO ARMOR”
created by Elias


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"ENFYS NEST - UNMASKED" created by Elias

To produce this particular custom it only took a headcast we painted from Watto's Scrapyard to add to an already existing custom that we made. The first version of the character that we made, just swapped the Vintage Collection Enfys Nest action figure helmet for the more detailed 5 poa head of Enfys Nest. For the swap we made a quick YouTube tutorial that outlined how even a beginner can accomplish the switch with little effort. The nice part about the Watto's Scrapyard head was that it required no modifications other than a well executed paint job to make our figure more complete than ever.

Because Hasbro never gave us a version of the figure that was unmasked, the Watto's Scrapyard offering gives us the ability to recreate one of the biggest surprise reveals related to Enfys Nest from the Solo film, her young face when she takes her helmet off. We highly recommend purchasing this head so you can upgrade your existing action figure to improve your collection at home.


"ENFYS NEST - UNMASKED"
created by Elias


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TCW "DEATH WATCH LIEUTENANT" created by Customs for the Kid

This was a custom that Darth Daddy started and I finished.  Dad began by sculpting a screen accurate gauntlet onto a Clone Wars Death Watch Mandalorian with some ProCreate and added the pointed ends of wooden toothpicks to make the tips of the missiles. The head we purchased from Watto's Scrapyard and we have nothing but complimentary things to say about the sculpt of the head. Once Dad finished the figure's sculpt, he painted the base coats onto the figure and got the figure primed for additional paint applications.

Then I came in and added the wires of the gauntlet to the figure with cuttings from the datapad of Admiral Ackbar that I drilled and glued into place, drilled the helmet of the Death Watch figure and added a spare rangefinder that was part of an ARC Trooper casted kit that we used to finish the last detail before I completed Dad's paint job by adding in all the fine details to finish this collaboration.


THE CLONE WARS
 "DEATH WATCH LIEUTENANT"
created by Customs for the Kid


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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: darthdaddy on August 15, 2021, 04:19:55 AM
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: Tamer on August 15, 2021, 08:09:42 AM
Great, let me go share this on the front pages. That is great folks can have casts of those great sculpts you two make.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: Darth More on August 16, 2021, 01:58:06 AM
Haven't watched REBELS, yet, but Ursa Wren is a really nice design. I like the kit for her and Elias proved his incredible painting skills once again here. Gentlemen, one custom is even more amazing than the other. Every figure you make has some details to it that absolutely impress me and fill me up with pure joy for the hobby. One can tell how much you love making stuff and love STAR WARS.

I could look at Obi-Wan in Maul armor alone for hours. The chest armor is just so well painted...you guys are in God-mode. Thanks for sharing this and making this Sunday so epic!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: Starchaser on August 17, 2021, 11:04:46 PM
Brilliant update! I've been checking out Watto's Scrapyard for a while, but have yet to purchase. There is so much good to see here. I must say I am particularly impressed with Enfys Nest - you did a spectacular paint job! Thanks for sharing the head sculpts, too, that's very gracious of you.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: Foxtrot Delta on August 18, 2021, 05:26:55 PM

"SINTA NUTUNA" is just TOTALLY FANTASTIC, awesome sculpting, "it must have been cold that day", wink.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/15/21
Post by: darthdaddy on September 10, 2021, 07:47:40 AM
Elias thanks you all for the positive feedback.

This 3D print model of Kalani was designed by @bx3dprints. We personally commissioned him to do this design because Kalani was a character we wanted to add to our shelf for many years now. When we saw he had produced a life-size design for the character, we asked if he could scale it down to 1:18th scale. He obliged our request and built us a printable model.

To make the print durable like a Hasbro figure, here at home we used Siraya Tech Tenascious resin mixed with some ANYCUBIC 3D Printer Resin, 405nm SLA UV-Curing Resin with High Precision and Quick Curing & Excellent Fluidity for LCD 3D Printing - 500ML/Grey in a 70:30 ratio to decrease brittleness in the print. Magnets were used at all points of articulation for maximum fluidity except for at the elbows where a Chinese food container wire was inserted through drilled holes at the center to facilitate the hinge joint.

Then after I laid down the base coats, I did the painstaking application of the paintwork adding all the filigree to the figure. Nerve wracking would be an understatement. In the end, I feel I achieved the symmetry I strived for. Seeing him on the shelf now is one of the coolest feelings I have experienced in quite some time. Just reminds me how rewarding this hobby truly is.

"THE CLONE WARS"
KALANI
created by BX 3D Prints & "Customs for the Kid"

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Plenty more to read and see in the link:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-clone-wars-kalani-created-by.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/09/the-clone-wars-kalani-created-by.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/21
Post by: Starchaser on September 10, 2021, 12:02:28 PM
That is is absolutely awesome! Your paint work is phenomenal. I can totally believe that it was nerve-wracking, but it looks amazing. I'm way impressed with the homemade recipe for resin - it must have been a lot of work figuring that out too. To say "truly amazing" seems somehow inadequate, but it will have to do. You should be very proud of this custom.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/21
Post by: Tamer on September 12, 2021, 06:06:24 AM
Well time to pick my jaw up off the floor.

Wow this is all kinds of awesome on all the different levels from printing to construction to the paint work.

Just a piece of amazing artwork.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/21
Post by: Don on September 12, 2021, 07:50:16 PM
Wow! That paint work is stunning! Outstanding
even among your already outstanding figures.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/21
Post by: Elias on October 28, 2021, 04:57:16 AM
Thank you! Kalani wasn't easy.

Added some new additions to the Rebel Kid Creations store for a mixed assortment of customizing fun. From unique heads and cool accessories to some army building offerings we hope you all enjoy this next grouping of goodies as much as we do.

First up is our favorite item, a multi-pack Space Pirate Gang Expansion Pack assortment filled with assorted pirate heads and a few accessories to help you to diversify your own personal custom pirate crew. This was a kit we wanted for ourselves at home and we added all the pieces we would want to see included in the expansion pack. Besides getting two generic male heads and a generic female pirate head, you also get a female head wearing a bandana, a female head wearing headphones and goggles, and a male pirate head with a mohawk of braids. Included with the heads are a peg leg and 8 braids that you can decorate your heads with. Having a quick and easy way to expand your pirate gang is a luxury that we have had at home for quite some time and we thought it would be fun to share the same opportunities with all of you. Some of these pirate heads are completely new even for us and were made specifically for their inclusion in this kit.

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The Jetpack has been added to Female Warrior Rebel Artist headcast listing and possibly may be available for sale alone but only for a limited time. At the very least it was nice to see the wings come through on the cast making it easier to paint at home. A blank version without the wings will likely be added to the store at some point in the future.

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Adding this next item featuring our Slaver Queen headcast to the store was quite the process and something we are super excited for. This was our first 3D designed headcast made on our 3D printer at home that we later made a silicone mold of and casted in a flexible resin. Before we even started to design the headcast in Blender, we used a program called Meshroom that uses photogrammetry to take an already existing object and make it into 3D model that you can print on a 3D printer at home with just photos of the object. Since we had already hand sculpted the head in the past, we first took photos of what we already had on our shelf and generated a 3D model of the head. Then the model was improved in Blender before we settled on something we wanted to print and mold.  Expect a lot more headcasts to be added to the store in this way going forward. We love how great she looks painted!

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This Phase II Clone Pilot head was such a hard piece to come by, so we made a mold of it for home use, but we soon realized it would be a great help to all the clone customizers out there.  We remolded it for more frequent use and now have it available on the store under Action Figure Headcasts.

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Our final offering is our Advanced Recon Commando Trooper Action Figure Kit that allows you to convert a standard Clone Trooper and transform it into an ARC Trooper saving the buyer a considerable amount of money when considering how much animated ARC Trooper action figures cost these days. Unlike a lot of ARC Trooper kits floating around out there that just offer the kama, forearms, shins, puldron, backpack and a helmet... with this kit, the weapons are included as well as an articulating rangefinder. Please refer to our popular YouTube video on how to use the kit.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/10/21
Post by: Elias on October 28, 2021, 05:00:10 AM
This was just a quick repaint of some spare R2-R9 build a droid parts we had laying around the house. After getting Blue Leader's X-wing this week I had to add his droid to his ship before I hung it up from my ceiling. It feels really good to fill out my action figure collection for Rogue One.


"ANTOC MERRICK'S ASTROMECH"
created by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/28/21
Post by: Starchaser on October 28, 2021, 06:16:16 PM
Those are all really outstanding additions to your store! Thanks for making them available.

Your droid repaint looks excellent. How do you like the x-wing? I haven't found one yet. Here's hoping:)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/28/21
Post by: Tamer on October 29, 2021, 05:43:26 AM
Very nice.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/28/21
Post by: darthdaddy on November 03, 2021, 07:29:01 AM
Those are all really outstanding additions to your store! Thanks for making them available.

Your droid repaint looks excellent. How do you like the x-wing? I haven't found one yet. Here's hoping:)

X-wing is great. Worth picking up!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/28/21
Post by: darthdaddy on November 03, 2021, 07:32:55 AM
CLONE WARS "QUEEN MIRAJ SCINTEL & CONVOR" created by Elias

Miraj Scintel was a female Zygerrian who served as the Queen of Zygerria during the Clone Wars. Seeking to rebuild the Zygerrian Slave Empire that was shut down by the Jedi Knights of the Old Republic, Scintel allied Zygerria with the Confederacy of Independent Systems. She was betrayed by her Prime Minister, Atai Molec and then killed by Count Dooku.

We've been wanting this character added to our action figure collection for years now. Every time we looked at our display shelf full of scum and villainy that appeared on The Clone Wars, we always felt there was a gaping hole without her there beside all our other custom creations.

To make this action figure, I used a Clone Wars Assaj Ventress action figure. We replaced her lower legs with the boots of a Clone Wars Shaak Ti, and the hands with the hands from a Clone Wars Aurra Sing. From there the action figure was completely re-sculpted to match Queen Miraj's appearance in the show. The head was 3D designed by Elias in Blender, printed on our SLA printer and painted before being added to the rest of the figure.

Both the Convor and the hilt of her electro-whip were fabricated by hand and sculpted in ProCreate. The yellow electricity was taken from a Comic Pack Lumiya action figures accessory.

Now that she is done, one more hole on our display shelf has been filled and we can't wait to fill the next one ;)


CLONE WARS
"QUEEN MIRAJ SCINTEL & CONVOR"
created by Elias

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The head is available for purchase here:
https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/slaver-queen-headcast (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/slaver-queen-headcast)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/03/21
Post by: Tamer on November 04, 2021, 02:41:07 AM
Looks fantastic to me, wow!

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/03/21
Post by: Starchaser on November 04, 2021, 05:51:49 PM
She turned out really well. Brilliant paint job!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/03/21
Post by: Darth More on November 07, 2021, 02:53:12 PM
Agreed with Starchaser. Sometimes it's hard for me to believe you're working on 1/18 scale figures considering the level of detail you achieve. Your work gets more impressive with every new project you share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/03/21
Post by: Elias on November 20, 2021, 01:54:20 AM
Thank you!

This is my first commission for just a head of an action figure rather than an entire figure. For this piece, I was commissioned to sculpt and paint a Clone Wars Ima Gun Di action figure head for a custom action figure that my customer was making. I sculpted the head with ProCreate and then painted him once the sculpt was complete.

I made a mold of the original sculpt before I mailed it out to its new home. That way, if I want to make one for myself one day, I still can. Until then, casts of my sculpt will be available at the Rebel Kid Creations store this weekend for all of you who want to add the Jedi to your own Clone Wars collections. We can't wait to see what you all do with them!

CLONE WARS "IMA GUN DI" HEAD COMMISSION
sculpted and painted by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/03/21
Post by: Elias on November 20, 2021, 01:58:47 AM
This project was another commission, and one that I was sad to see leave. Over the course of this project, I found myself meeting unique challenges and learning new things that I'll always have in my tool box.  I'm grateful for the opportunity to bring life to such a cool character, and for all the skills I learned along the way.

The parts required for this figure were a Clone Wars Plo Koon, a season three Clone Wars Obi Wan, and the garments were taken from a 30th anniversary Hawkbat Battalion Clone Trooper.  Plo Koon's head remained mostly unmodified, except for his specialized mask, which was hand sculpted.  The torso of the Plo Koon was sanded smooth with a Dremel and re-sculpted to feature his breastplate armor and layered robes.  The pouches were hand sculpted and then applied to the belt.  The skirt was cut short using an X-Acto knife and smoothed with the Dremel to appear as a single piece.  Aside from armor pads on each thigh, the legs remained mostly unmodified.  In order to increase the articulation of the figure, I took the knees from a Clone Wars Obi Wan and inserted them into the knees of the Plo Koon.  I did so by cutting the boots off of the Plo Koon and removing the knee region from the remaining leg.  This was to create room for the new knee joints so they would fit proportionately in relation to the rest of the leg, making the modification nearly undetectable. 

The head scarf was made from the hood which came with the Plo Koon.  The lower shoulder scarf was completely hand sculpted.  I did this using a simple disk of nearly dry sculpting material, and cutting a neck hole into the center of it.  I then draped it over the figure and waited for it to dry completely.  After that, I had a base to sculpt onto, which allowed me to add all the details in my second sculpting pass.  The poncho from the Hawkbat Clone Trooper originally didn't fit the Plo Koon, so I removed the original stitching and hand sewed darts into the shoulders for a more satisfying form fitted appearance.  I took a piece of fabric and cut it into a disk-like shape which I used as the second layer of the poncho.  I repeated the process, custom cutting it to fit and hand sewing darts into the shoulders.

Once the sewing and sculpting were complete, I painted the figure completely to match Plo Koon as he was depicted on screen.  After painting the fabrics to the desired colors and adding the embroidery on the edge of the upper poncho, I cut the holes and tears into the edges of both ponchos, giving them their aged appearance they had in the episode of The Clone Wars.

Even though this figure won't be staying with me, I still feel happy to have brought the character to life.  Most importantly, before sending it away, molds were made of the head sculpt, hood, and shoulder scarf which will soon be available on the Rebel Kid Creations store.  With the casts available, I'm hoping to add him to my own collection one of these days as well!

"THE CLONE WARS - LOST MISSIONS"
PLO KOON
created by Elias


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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: Tamer on November 20, 2021, 06:22:07 AM
Wow, the level of detail you and your dad are pulling off is just awe inspiring.

What a great custom.

Off to share it on the front pages. I would sure have hated to send this one off too!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: Darth More on November 20, 2021, 12:46:38 PM
Hey Elias, lately I'm not only impressed by the variety of accessories and paint apps, that you add to your customs, but also by the softgoods! Your Plo Koon looks truly fantastic! I'm also amazed by the mask you sculpted for him. I've read other comments on Facebook and Instagram and have to agree that the aurebesh on his poncho looks nothing less but insane! Plo Koon is one of many Jedi that I got several times with figure lots, so I might have to give this one a try. You reminded me that I have to work with fabrics again as well.
There are some incomplete projects (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=10179.msg207218#msg207218) on my workbench. Thank you so much for sharing this here! I also left you some comments on YouTube as well! Your 10th Anniversary video gave me a highly appreciated overview of you guys' amazing work!
You are a true inspiration to the customizers community.

Your client must be proud of you for this one!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: darthdaddy on November 20, 2021, 03:27:30 PM
We were sure to make these sculpts tp the Rebel Kid Creations store so they are now available for purchase.

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https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/products (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/products)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: hemble on November 20, 2021, 06:40:42 PM
Absolutely awesome figure buddy.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: Tamer on November 21, 2021, 07:09:10 AM
Nice. Time to go advertise this news.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/20/21
Post by: darthdaddy on December 17, 2021, 06:16:20 AM
New one from a commission Elias did.

"We are so happy to be posting our first custom action figure from the new Star Wars animated series Star Wars: The Bad Batch. We would have loved to have shown you all one sooner, but these figures take quite a lot of time to create and since we don't get advanced pictures from Lucasfilm the way Hasbro does, we are apt to move at a much slower pace as a result.

The particular figure came about because a patron commissioned us to make this one-of-a-kind piece.

This figure was so much fun to do because I got to incorporate a unique action feature into the design. Dad had an idea of how to pull it off and his plan worked wonderfully. To make our head that hides Echo's likeness underneath an articulating visor, I molded a cast of the droid head that my client purchased from Audes_Workshop with MOLD MAX 14NV and then heavily modified the casts I pulled from my mold to create something completely new and different for my client.  From the mold, I ran two casts of the original sculpt our client provided in two different types of resin. The first resin headcast was poured from the rigid SMOOTH-CAST 321 resin. The second one I made from the more flexible SMOOTH-CAST 61D resin.

Once both casts were produced, I used a Dremel to isolate the sculpt of the front visor from the 61D cast freeing the piece completely from the rest of the rubbery sculpt. I kept the visor, cleaned it up and the rest of the cast was discarded.

With the 321 cast, I also used the Dremel but this time to sand the visor off completely, saving the rear and sides of the original sculpt. After sanding off the visor from the sculpt of the 321 cast, I then bored out the front of the cast so it could accept the facial likeness of Echo that we borrowed from a Clone headcast we had on hand in our fodder. I married the two elements together with my ProCreate sculpting putty fusing the Clone headcast with the remainder of the Smooth On 321 cast.

Once the sculpt dried and the figure had been fully painted, I utilized some extremely powerful, small magnets that were inserted in the head and visor so the visor could attach and articulate. I then hid the magnets in the head under some Aves Fixit sculpt and some more black paint.

The rest of the figure was fully hand sculpted onto a Clone Wars Captain Rex action figure with some ProCreate. I used several different shades of grey while painting him to make the figure appear more dynamic in his final form. 

For the record, the droid arm was also acquired from Audes_Workshop and was not part of the sculpt that was done by me."

"STAR WARS: THE BAD BATCH"
ECHO in DROID DISGUISE
created by Elias


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https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/12/star-wars-bad-batch-echo-in-droid.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/12/star-wars-bad-batch-echo-in-droid.html)

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/21
Post by: Darth More on December 17, 2021, 07:23:34 AM
Gentlemen, your customs are like those epic surprise parties when you least expect them.
Where do you always get these incredible shapes? It's your sculpting skills, which you have developed by now, I guess? Echo's disguise looks nothing less than amazing.
To me Elias and you have reached the level of Stronox (I hope he sees your pictures) and hemble. There's no higher level.
Much respect from Germany.
 
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/21
Post by: Tamer on December 18, 2021, 06:22:52 AM
I agree, your sculpting and painting skills are second to none now. Wow. This is just tough.

Off to share it on the front pages. Bravo Elias!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/16/21
Post by: darthdaddy on December 19, 2021, 04:45:55 AM
Elias is going to love this feedback! Can't wait to show him!

Earlier this year, we made a Star Wars Rebels Ursa Wren from a 3D printed model kit from Angry Racoon Miniatures that we purchased from his Etsy store. The kit arrives attached to the scaffolding from the print and once clipped free and sanded it's ready for paint. This kit was one of several of his resin printed figure kits we bought and we have been thrilled with the quality of his offerings. The sculpts are incredibly well done and this kit in particular really helps fill out the underserved Star Wars Resistance action figure collection line. Neeku really deserved an action figure release so getting to add him to the collection was thrilling. Now we just need a Tamara Ryvora on our shelf to make the collection feel more complete.

Highly recommend checking out the other model kits from the Etsy store of Angry Racoon Miniatures. You won't be disappointed!

MORE PICS IN THE POST!
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/12/star-wars-resistance-neeku-vozo-painted.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2021/12/star-wars-resistance-neeku-vozo-painted.html)



"STAR WARS RESISTANCE"
NEEKU VOZO
painted by Customs for the Kid


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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/19/21
Post by: Tamer on December 19, 2021, 05:17:50 AM
Wow, another great one. We are gonna have to check out Angry Raccon.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/19/21
Post by: JDeck on December 19, 2021, 11:37:53 AM
Your work is beyond incredible. A lot of talent you have.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/19/21
Post by: Starchaser on December 27, 2021, 04:44:20 PM
Wow, I haven't checked in for a bit, and look at what you have produced! Echo is incredible, Neeku is spot on, but I love that Plo Koon - one of my favorites. Thanks also for making that kit available for purchase, that is kind.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: darthdaddy on December 31, 2021, 07:43:46 PM
This isn't the first Satine Kryze action figure in our collection, and it likely won't be the last one that we add to the collection either. The first was made by our friend Chad Peak aka Peak-OB1 Custom Creations that Dad bought for me as a gift. The Satine pictured below is the first custom action figure of the character made by Customs for the Kid. 

To make her, I used a resin printed head we purchased from Moff Glidden's Customs. To make the body, we used the torso, upper arms and thighs of a Clone Wars Assaj Ventress action figure with the forearms and boots of a Clone Wars Aayla Secura action figure. Once the parts were assembled, the sculpt was completely modified with a Dremel and ProCreate sculpting putty to make the torn dress of the Duchess from her appearance in The Clone Wars episode "The Lawless". The action figure was specifically from when Darth Maul confronts Obi-Wan Kenobi on Mandalore in her presence. It was one the most memorable scenes from the entire show and making her ourselves was the only way we would see her represented in our collection at home.

It took about 24 hours to bring her to life from start to finish so it wasn't a quick and easy project, but well worth the time invested to make it happen. We couldn't be happier with the final result.




"THE CLONE WARS"
DUCHESS SATINE KRYZE
created by Elias


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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Tamer on January 01, 2022, 07:04:06 AM
Wow. Beautiful. The sculpt and paint work is just phenomenal. You two are a custom action figure commando team now!

Off to share this on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: RC-1136 on January 02, 2022, 12:17:52 AM
Impressive work indeed. Yall are definitely the gold standard for custom figures in the clone wars Era.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: darthdaddy on January 03, 2022, 10:51:44 AM
Elias will definitely appreciate hearing that even if he's too humble to believe it.

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: darthdaddy on January 03, 2022, 10:54:00 AM
This weekend we celebrated the New Year by updating the photo banner for the blog.

It may be my favorite one so far.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: RC-1136 on January 03, 2022, 12:46:41 PM
Elias will definitely appreciate hearing that even if he's too humble to believe it.

Your sculpting work as father and son duo is astounding. I'm in awe and definitely don't have the skills to do that. I can paint faces, but that's as far as I go. Haha.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Starchaser on January 03, 2022, 09:13:04 PM
The banner looks great! Beautiful job on Satine. You've captured her animated look exquisitely. The paint applications are amazing as usual. She's a phenomenal composition.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Tamer on January 04, 2022, 03:29:30 AM
Happy New Year! Great photo.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: darthdaddy on January 13, 2022, 04:32:38 AM
Thank you for the kind words!

This is just a quick custom that can be made in less than a minute as long as your hot glue gun is already warmed up.

ANIMATED "SIEGE OF MANDALORE" DARTH MAUL by Customs for the Kid

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Darth More on January 14, 2022, 02:42:28 AM
Brilliant! I wish Hasbro would give us the option by including a second head for the animated version. I wonder if we will ever see a 3.75" action figure line besides TVC with more than 5POA...Mando was the perfect occasion to bring it back, but the lines for the Sequels and SOLO did too much damage to the toy line and franchise I guess.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you create this year, gentlemen!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Tamer on January 14, 2022, 05:24:22 AM
Man, adding that animated head makes it so TCW! Nice.

Off to share on the front pages.

Its kinda sad that we didn't get a TCW Line with the last iteration of The Clone Wars. Thanks for keeping it alive Brian and Elias!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Starchaser on January 16, 2022, 11:54:15 PM
Simple but very effective head swap. Thanks for sharing. And...I love the new photo banner.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on February 26, 2022, 07:54:52 PM
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on February 26, 2022, 07:57:58 PM
PURCHASE A "MARROK" FLEXIBLE RESIN CAST from REBEL KID CREATIONS!!!
Marrok was an Anooba owned by the bounty hunter Embo. Marrok was featured prominently in The Clone Wars episodes "Bounty", "Revenge", as well as in the new Clovis arc just released in Season 6 of The Clone Wars on Netflix. Dad really wanted to add this cool Star Wars creature to our collection since Embo's companion Marrok took part in a lot of the action filled scenes that he starred in. Dad always had an interest in creating some of the creatures of Star Wars and always wanted to make the jump from Star Wars characters to their less sentient companions. Marrok would have been an awesome addition to The Clone Wars toy line if he was included as a pack in with a regarding of Embo. Unfortunately, this will never come to be now that Hasbro's Clone Wars action figure line is no more.

To produce the Marrok, I created a 3D print file of the character that I designed in Blender. I then scaled the model in Chitubox as an accessory for The Clone Wars Embo action figure and when finished, printed it on a our Longer Orange 30 resin printer. After we had a successful print, we molded that print with Smooth-On Mold Max 14NV and cast the figure in Smooth Cast 61D resin. Once taken out of the pressure pot and demolded, Dad and I took turns applying the paint to our figure and I painted in the final details. We love how he looks next to Embo!

Once we placed the character on our collection shelf, we then donated our mold to Rebel Kid Creations so our sculpt could be available to all of you to add to your own collections.

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PURCHASE HERE: https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/hunter-s-wolfdog-castDxGpMEDQBhpqOu-zo8UOH_Mf3ii7SzTy-cTHvhiIshtRXoW7StzVnzHNHvR29nMLkUIDcc_bJGUL9UONJSG1C7NSHxZvjOpVN_5P7=s1300 (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/hunter-s-wolfdog-castDxGpMEDQBhpqOu-zo8UOH_Mf3ii7SzTy-cTHvhiIshtRXoW7StzVnzHNHvR29nMLkUIDcc_bJGUL9UONJSG1C7NSHxZvjOpVN_5P7=s1300)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Tamer on February 27, 2022, 06:49:36 AM
Sorry we lost your last custom posts. I will see if I can find them and get them reloaded here. I will be honest though, it was touch and go there with the forums the past few days. I don't want to even think about how much code I have gone through.

Anyhow your latest offering is fantastic, even more so since you have offered it to the general public. I am sure it will get quite a few prints.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Starchaser on February 28, 2022, 11:42:38 PM
These are all great! Thanks for the option of buying a Marrok. Your paint job on him is fantastic. I also really like how your Steela turned out. She looks brilliant.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: RC-1136 on March 02, 2022, 10:45:13 AM
Never understood why they never made this gut to go with Embo.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Tamer on March 03, 2022, 04:56:57 AM
Never understood why they never made this gut to go with Embo.

I think it was based on an old west gunslinger movie with the character called Shane.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on March 11, 2022, 07:05:00 PM
Thank you!

Five customs in 11 days!

"AZI-345211896246498721347"
by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on March 11, 2022, 07:10:43 PM
THE CLONE WARS
CLONE TROOPER JESSE HEADCAST
painted by Elias

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For this custom, Wraithnine painted the body and helmet of Jesse. I only painted the head for a commission that I had, and then placed it on the custom figure on my shelf. Makes me want to add heads to the rest of the 501st clones that Wraithnine made for me. He did such a great job weathering them, it would be a shame to not give them an option of being helmetless too.

"THE CLONE WARS"
CLONE TROOPER JESSE
created by Elias & Wraithnine
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on March 11, 2022, 07:14:35 PM
"THE CLONE WARS"
PHASE II PRE VIZSLA
created by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/21
Post by: Elias on March 11, 2022, 07:22:45 PM
This was made with just a few sculptural changes to our digital 3-D print file of Marrok. I added the tooth along with a few sculptural changes to the face for a quick design Anooba. I thought the Star Wars creature would pose nicely with our custom of Osi Sobeck since they appeared together onscreen in the Clone Wars Citadel arc. Perfect for recreating the death of Even Piell too!



"THE CLONE WARS"
ANOOBA
created by Elias

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https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/wolfdog-cast (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/wolfdog-cast)

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/11/22
Post by: Tamer on March 12, 2022, 04:52:30 AM
Wow, works of art every single one. So fantastic.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/11/22
Post by: Starchaser on March 14, 2022, 03:38:04 PM
Elias, these are fantastic! The Anooba is a great adaptation. I think the Pre Vizsla is really spectacular. You do excellent work.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/11/22
Post by: darthdaddy on March 17, 2022, 05:37:09 AM
"KEEP IT ON THE CARD" PACKAGE
Painted up these two offerings we got from Rebel Kid Creations. Really wanted to display these two on our collection shelves but didn't want to open my carded figure from my new HasLab Razor Crest. This "Keep It On The Card" Package was a great solution! It includes all the extra accessories needed to accessorize one of my Outworld Jawas and convert him into the Jawa Elder. All I needed to do was apply a little acrylic paint.

The figure is just a cool bonus. Really love the likeness in the headsculpt!

"JAWA ELDER"
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"GROGU"
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PURCHASE HERE:
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https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/keep-it-on-the-card-package (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/keep-it-on-the-card-package)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Starchaser on March 17, 2022, 01:36:15 PM
That was a super smart move! Really nice job on those kits.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Tamer on March 18, 2022, 03:14:36 AM
I agree, great kit.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: darthdaddy on March 23, 2022, 06:55:42 AM
This figure was made with a painted head that we purchased from the online store of Spartan 118 Customs. He has a lot of fantastic painted heads to choose from. When we saw his Episode III Obi-Wan Kenobi head, we knew it was time to swap the head out on our ROTS action figure. We had to modify the original figure by reducing the ball joint and then we also needed to increase the size of the hole in the head itself before attaching it, but we love the results. This figure looks absolutely fantastic now.



"REVENGE OF THE SITH"
OBI-WAN KENOBI
HEAD
created by Spartan 118 Customs

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Starchaser on March 23, 2022, 08:23:21 PM
Obi-Wan looks really good. Thanks for the heads up (pun totally intended) on the custom head source :)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Tamer on March 24, 2022, 03:02:54 AM
Very nice, if you want to leave the link to Spartan 118 Customs that would be great too.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Don on March 26, 2022, 07:25:37 AM
That Obi-wan head has me really hoping theres a new Obi-wan figure in our near future...
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: darthdaddy on March 27, 2022, 07:17:35 AM
Very nice, if you want to leave the link to Spartan 118 Customs that would be great too.

Off to share on the front pages.

https://spartan118.bigcartel.com/category/star-wars (https://spartan118.bigcartel.com/category/star-wars)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Tamer on March 28, 2022, 02:30:16 AM
Nice, I will go share this.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 3/17/22
Post by: Elias on April 29, 2022, 06:20:20 AM
Three new customs made from kits available for purchase.

"THE PHANTOM MENACE" ROLO DROID painted by Elias

The Recon-PK series droids, colloquially known as rolo-droids or R-PKs, were an intelligence-gathering droid series developed by Naftrat Odarr of Cybot Galactica. A modified version of the standard PK-series worker droid, the Recon-PK had its locomotion altered, replacing the original's bipedal format with a single wheel. Also modified was the makeup of the droid's cranial unit, which was packed full of audio/visual sensor equipment.

The Recon-PK soon became popular amongst operatives and mercenaries. Eventually, a batch of the droids was shipped to the planet Tatooine, where they were used by the various Hutt crime lords residing there. The Hutts used them to monitor their slaves, helping to prevent any attempts at escape. The tables were, in time, turned on the Hutts, when the young slave Anakin Skywalker began reprogramming the droids, causing them to turn a blind eye to any new escape attempts.

We made this droid from a kit we purchased from Angry Racoon Miniatures. He has so many cool items in his Etsy store we recommend checking out. We purchased quite a few items so expect to see some more here on the blog.


"THE PHANTOM MENACE"
ROLO DROID (REKON- PK)
painted by Elias


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To purchase a resin model from Angry Racoon Miniatures follow the link: https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngryRaccoonMinis (https://www.etsy.com/shop/AngryRaccoonMinis)



IG-11 "NURSE DROID BAG" created by Elias

This is a much needed accessory for our IG-11 droid from TVC. We are shocked he has not been released with a speeder bike to compliment the Nevarro Playset. All it took to expand the playability of the figure was a little sculpt work with some ProCreate and some minor paintwork.

Once completed, we molded the result, and then donated the mold. For those who can't wait, or are afraid that like the Blurrg it will never see the light of day, the opportunity to grab one is an option for you. Rebel Kid Creations is offering casts both painted and unpainted. Grab them while they are still available.

IG-11 "NURSE DROID BAG"
created by Elias


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To purchase a backpack from Rebel Kid Creations follow the link: https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/nurse-droid-bag-and-child-cast (https://rebelkidcreations.bigcartel.com/product/nurse-droid-bag-and-child-cast)




THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT "KRRSANTAN" created by Elias

Krrsantan, also known as Black Krrsantan, and nicknamed "Santy," "BK," and "Black K" by Doctor Aphra and "Santo" by Garsa Fwip and Boba Fett, was a male Wookiee bounty hunter whose career spanned from during the rule of the Galactic Empire into the era of the New Republic. Originally escaping his homeworld Kashyyyk and trained by the infamous Xonti Brothers as a gladiator, Krrsantan later became a ferocious bounty hunter. He was regularly hired by the crime lord Jabba the Hutt and at one point fought Obi-Wan Kenobi, receiving a scar from the Jedi Master's lightsaber. During the Galactic Civil War, Darth Vader hired Krrsantan to track down and capture an agent of the Emperor.

Following the death of Jabba and the end of the war, Krrsantan was employed by that late Hutt's cousins, brother and sister crime lords known as the Twins. Their cousin's criminal empire had been taken over by the former bounty hunter Boba Fett, and the Hutts sought Krrsantan's services in wresting control away from the self-appointed Daimyo. Krrsantan attempted to assassinate Fett, but was captured by his forces. Shortly after, the Twins promised to leave Tatooine, and Krrsantan was eventually employed by Boba Fett. As part of Fett's forces, he participated in a battle against the Pyke Syndicate, which resulted in the Fett gotra's victory.

All it took to create this action figure was the body of a 3.75" scale Black Series Merumeru action figure, a headsculpt and armor kit designed by SKYLU3D, and blaster rifle sold by Outer Rim Traders. First I cleaned out the joints on the Merumeru to eliminate paint rub, then I based the figure out in black and dry brushed in some highlights. After I primed the accessories in brown paint and dry brushed in the gold, and followed that up with a wash. Once the accessories were fully painted and weathered, I called the Krrsantan action figure complete!
 
Highly recommend picking up these parts from Outer Rim Traders if you are an impatient for a release from Hasbro!


"THE BOOK OF BOBA FETT"
KRRSANTAN
created by Elias


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To purchase a Krrsantan kit from Outer Rim Traders follow the link: https://www.outerrimtraders.com/products (https://www.outerrimtraders.com/products)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/29/22
Post by: Starchaser on April 29, 2022, 10:42:12 PM
Really nice builds. Thanks for tips on kits for these builds. Your painting is amazing.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/29/22
Post by: Tamer on May 01, 2022, 05:34:42 AM
Wow, these are amazing works of art Elias!

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 4/29/22
Post by: darthdaddy on June 20, 2022, 02:01:33 PM
Elias is still at it. Here are some of his latest. Now that he is so busy with commissions, I have to be his hype man.

DIN DJARIN
"THE BOUNTY - CHROME EDITION"
created by Elias

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"DARK DISCIPLE"
ASSAJ VENTRESS & QUINLAN VOS
created by ELIAS

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When Eiias took these pictures he forgot to show off all the fine details at the back of these figures. Once my phone charges I am going to take my own pictures to show off my favorite parts of these figures. I'll post them on the blog when I get it all together,
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/22
Post by: Starchaser on June 20, 2022, 10:45:04 PM
Those are most outstanding. What an opportunity to be a proud dad! I love the accessories for Assaj. The pair lookd absolutely brilliant, and Din looks really good, too.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/22
Post by: Tamer on June 22, 2022, 05:52:44 AM
Wow, great update.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/20/22
Post by: Elias on July 30, 2022, 03:59:00 AM
3.75" "STAR WARS REBELS (SEASON 3 & 4)" KANAN JARRUS custom action figure created by Customs for the Kid

To celebrate 12 years of blogging, Darth Daddy picked up the sculpting tools and started a new figure after 2 years away from the hobby. Dad announced his retirement from the blog on our 10-year anniversary just before he had surgery performed on both of his eyes to treat a rare degenerative eye condition he developed. The surgery was successful but it took about a full year for his eyes to heal post surgery.

While Dad definitely expressed that he missed making custom figures, he spent the year after his recovery searching for a different job to facilitate some big changes he had been hoping to make. Well,  Dad landed a more than satisfactory upgrade to his former employment and spent a little free time returning to one of his favorite pastimes.

Dad thought that making a 1/18 scale "Star Wars Rebels" Kanan Jarrus from Season 3 and 4 would be a fitting project to take on for our 12-year anniversary celebration. To make Kanan, Dad used TVC Young Han Solo from the "Solo: A Star Wars Story" film as his base for the figure. He removed the figures jacket, sanded down the original figure with a Dremel and then re-sculpted the figure to look like Kanan. I helped Dad a bit with the shoulder pads when his new job became a bit too time consuming. After the sculpt was completed, Dad laid down the first few coats of paint onto the figure and then I finished the figure up by doing all the fine detail paintwork so we could reach our anniversary deadline. It was really nice to work on a custom figure together again.

It is important to mention that we used three Kanan Jarrus heads produced by Watto's Scrapyard for our figure both to feature all Kanan's different looks over the course of the last two seasons of the show, and well, to save on time. All three heads painted up beautifully and definitely helped us finish the project faster than if we had to sculpt all three heads from scratch.

We love the final result and I am really excited to have a little help with the blog again now that Dad can make the occasional custom figure here and there.

We're curious to hear what you'd like to see Dad make as far as future projects go. Any requests?


"STAR WARS REBELS"
(SEASON 3 & 4)
KANAN JARRUS
created by Customs for the Kid


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AS ALWAYS MORE PICTURES ON THE BLOG:
https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2022/07/star-wars-rebels-season-3-4-kanan.html (https://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2022/07/star-wars-rebels-season-3-4-kanan.html)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/22
Post by: Tamer on July 30, 2022, 06:21:49 AM
Now that is one great custom. I wouldn't see the need to really have any other versions of him after this ultimate one. Great work you two. Glad to hear Brian is ok after the surgery too. Eye stuff scares the heck out of me. Glad that all worked out.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/22
Post by: Starchaser on August 01, 2022, 01:41:14 PM
That is most certainly the definitive Kanan. It's really nice that the eyes have healed and the job situation improved. Kanan is a great representative custom for the journey. So col to see the amazing work again.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/22
Post by: Elias on October 03, 2022, 03:46:04 AM
This was a custom that only takes minutes to make if you have the right parts on hand. The hardest figure to acquire would be the Han Solo Mudtrooper figure from the exclusive Target multipack from a few years back. We had two on hand and we don't need two 5poa Han Solo action figures so I borrowed the head, mask, cape and weapon from the multi-pack figure and added them to the body of TVC Miggs Mayfeld action figure being sure to borrow the the neck peg from Mayeld's head before inserting it into Han's headsocket. I then glued the ends of the hoses I cut free from the original figure into the already present suggestive circular ports at the top of the back of the Miggs body. After that I cut off the capes long peg like inserts and lined up the cape's edges using krazy glue to hold it them in place.

Last, I used a hand drill at the bottom of the volcano like hole to sink the neck socket a little deeper so the head sits closer to the shoulders. A really easy five minute custom. It actually took me longer to take the pictures and write this post than it took me to make the figure.


TVC "MUDTROOPER"
custom action figure
kitbashed by Darth Daddy

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/30/22
Post by: Elias on October 03, 2022, 03:49:47 AM
Emerging from our silence of September, I bring you one of my most challenging projects yet. It has been in the works for quite some time.  Cyborg Admiral Trench.  The first time this version of the character was revealed on screen, I vividly remember joking about how it would be such a difficult; even an impossible project, so when I received an email from a client requesting this beautiful monstrosity, I was quite intimidated.  As it turns out, the desire to make a living is enough motivation for me to meet such a request with a "yes!"  To look at this figure completed is surreal for me after weeks of painstaking attention and unwavering passion. 

The parts I used for this figure were an Orn Free Taa body, the arms of three IG-11s, and the arms of three different Clone Troopers.  His head was completely sculpted by hand in several layers.  I sculpted his cane and electricity effect in Blender and learned a few new modeling tricks along the way!  The weapon that drops down from his forearm was hard sculpted out of dried procreate scraps cut into desired shapes and sanded for that machine smoothness.  The panel on his arm is secured via magnets, and the weapon has a piece of a paperclip hidden inside which allows it to magnetize between the panel and the arm.

This was the most challenging paint application I ever had to manage. The filigree on his robot arms was a challenge unlike any of the other high-detail paint jobs I've ever done. The major challenge was the symmetry I had to achieve on each individual panel, and then match it on the other two arms.  The patterns on the front of his robe were also difficult because of the symmetry required at such a small scale. The dark gray lines cutting through the light gray shapes are as thin as a human hair.

The sculpt on this figure was the ultimate undertaking in my opinion.  Every surface of his body was heavily modified.  The robe on the base figure was cut short and smoothed with the Dremel completely. I had to build out his upper torso in the front and the back in order to create the space to mount six arms as opposed to two. I then had to re-engineer the arms to have two elbow joints and be the correct length. Once his fundamental structures were done, I had several layers of detailing ahead of me. His robotic arm was hand sculpted into perfect cylinders with many panels, layers and grates, and then repeated twice more for his other arms.  The greeblies on his head and collar were hand fabricated out of flat dry procreate that I cut by hand and glued into place. 

With all the effort I put into this figure, I'm a little sad to see it go, but I take solace in the fact that he is going to a loving home.




"THE CLONE WARS"
CYBORG ADMIRAL TRENCH
created by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: Starchaser on October 03, 2022, 08:49:16 PM
Elias, that is simply masterful! I can easily see how this was an incredibly challenging build. You did a great job on the paint applications, they look amazing!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2022, 03:13:40 AM
Man, easily one of the most beautiful works of art I have seen in awhile. Just unbelievable.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: Lenny Quinn on October 06, 2022, 09:44:24 AM
He is just an incredible masterpiece. A true Mona Lisa amongst customs! Bravo!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: RC-1136 on October 22, 2022, 02:32:52 AM
Cyborg Admiral Trench is some next world stuff. I'm completely amazed by the effort here. 👀
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: Tamer on October 22, 2022, 03:46:30 AM
Sitting here this morning looking at the images again. I mean just wow.

The paint work is so intricate. I just don't know how you paint that good at that scale.

Man, what I wouldn't give to get something half as good as this in both the 3.75 and 6 scales.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/03/22
Post by: darthdaddy on January 02, 2023, 05:16:05 AM
Here are the last few figures Elias made in 2022.

"THE CLONE WARS"
501st Jump Trooper
created by Elias


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"MANDO MAX"
created by Elias


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This commission request was a lot of fun because we had the opportunity to create a character from Walt Disney World Resort's Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser, a revolutionary new 2-night experience at the theme park where you embark on your own Star Wars adventure. It’s an immersive Star Wars story where you live out your own experience and journey further into the Star Wars galaxy farther than you ever dreamed you could.

Board a launch pod and rendezvous with the magnificent Halcyon starcruiser. Stay in a cabin or suite with an exquisite view of space. Aboard the ship, you can interact with an eclectic collection of characters, sit down to exotic galactic cuisine and perhaps even plot a secret mission together.

One of the characters you can interact with I have just brought to life in action figure form. The part that excites me most is that the figure is a gift to Allison, the actress who works as Ouaani aboard the starcruiser!

She was made from a heavily modified and sculpted out TVC Aayla Secura Action figure along with the head of a reworked Pax Bonkik. After sculpting in the new clothing, hair, and jewelry she was ready for paint.



"STAR WARS: GALACTIC STARCRUISER" OUANNII
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"


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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/02/23
Post by: Tamer on January 03, 2023, 03:57:53 AM
Very nice, I really like the Rodian female. I would buy a few of those on a vintage cardback. That Mando is awesome too.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/02/23
Post by: Starchaser on January 03, 2023, 10:32:25 PM
This is a brilliant update! Ouannii is fantastic. The sculpting for the hair is amazing all by itself, and the paint job is beautiful. I'd buy her on a card back, for sure. Mando Max is great. I really like the Clint Eastwood vibe. Outstanding! The jump trooper turned out great as well.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/02/23
Post by: darthdaddy on February 28, 2023, 05:38:38 PM
Elias' latest commission required that he make five separate figures.

"THE BAD BATCH"
DEPA BILLABA & CALEB DUME
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: Tamer on March 01, 2023, 04:02:41 AM
Definitely a chip off the ole block. Wow. They look fantastic.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: RC-1136 on March 07, 2023, 05:31:56 PM
These look great!

It's criminal we've not had a release of DEPA BILLABA & CALEB DUME.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: Lenny Quinn on March 10, 2023, 01:50:28 PM
The western Mandalorian is badass! Love it!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: darthdaddy on March 18, 2023, 01:43:27 PM
I'll be sure to pass on your feedback to Elias! He's been killin' it lately. I get so excited to come home from work to see what he was working on all day.

From Elias' last blogpost:

"THE CLONE WARS" SATINE KRYZE (ADVENTURE OUTFIT) created by Elias of "Customs of the Kid"
This was a super fun project to tackle for a client. Especially since both my client and I are HUGE fans of Satine Kryze as a character! As a result, this project was filled with lots of love and effort to make assurances that I got this figure right. What impressed me most about this client was how prepared she was compared to other clients. She already knew the parts she wanted used in the build, had ordered two Satine heads and her blaster from Audes Workshop on eBay, had said parts on hand, and was prepared to ship them over.

The torso and thighs of a Clone Wars Assaj Ventress action figure, the arms of a Clone Wars Adventure Padme Amidala action figure, and the knees and boots of The Clone Wars Aayla Secura action figure. Once boiled, popped apart, and reassembled into the desired recipe of parts, I sanded down the figure completely. After preparing her for sculpting, I got busy with some ProCreate we had here at home and laid out all the necessary forms. After her silhouette was established I started to sculpt in all the detail, and followed that run with another pass adding in all the fine detail.

The soft goods were hand cut and stitched by yours truly. Before even touching any fabric, I made the dress pattern with some paper and scissors. This was only my second venture into crafting my own homemade soft goods so with it being a new challenge, I wanted to take my time and get it right. Dad used to do the soft goods on our figures in the past, so I definitely still consider myself a novice in soft goods creation, but after seeing how nicely Satine's dress came out, Dad told me he wished I had been the one making the soft goods all this time instead of him. Ha ha. For her dress, I used some leftover fabric we had from the time Dad made me a Mother Talzin custom action figure for my 9th birthday.

Once the figure was completely assembled, sculpted, and the soft goods were applied, I quickly got to painting the figure. Painting two alternating heads was challenging because it was important to me that I got them as close to identical as possible and replication can take time when you make your own paint colors and don't just paint from a bottle. I find that making my own paint mixes make it easier when adding highlights and contrasting shades of color to make the paint really pop.

Both the client and I love the way she came out. She looks so good posed with the other action figures from the toy line. Another example of what we might have seen if the Clone Wars action figure had lived on for another couple of years.



"THE CLONE WARS"
SATINE KRYZE (ADVENTURE OUTFIT)
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: Tamer on March 19, 2023, 06:22:32 AM
Nice, very nice.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: Starchaser on April 24, 2023, 02:58:51 PM
Really great work on Satine! She looks magnificent. Her soft goods are outstanding, so nice job with these. I also really like how Depa Bilba turned out.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 2/28/23
Post by: darthdaddy on May 04, 2023, 03:37:03 AM
New figure from Elias to celebrate May the 4th.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/23
Post by: Starchaser on May 04, 2023, 12:58:18 PM
That's awesome! 'Nuff said.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/23
Post by: Darth More on May 05, 2023, 02:26:46 AM
Well, May 4th be with you guys! I completely missed it. Why was Hasbro's Fan Stream on May 3rd already? I don't get it.

Anyways...I spent the last 8 hours staring at these pictures above. The way I'd run away from a spider would be the way I'd run TO this phenomenal custom! I'm stunned by every leg of this one! The headsculpt, the paint job - especially on the robe!!! - just the entire package is so so good.
The CIS emblem times 6 is my favorite detail here. And man, how clean all those edges are.
The eyes the ribbons - ah just the best custom I've seen in a long while.

Elias, you are a true artist. And Mr DarthDaddy, Sir - you must be VERY proud of your son.

Like Starchaser said: 'nuff said. Amen.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/23
Post by: RC-1136 on May 05, 2023, 03:55:56 AM
One of the best mini-villians of the whole series. Tragic we've never had an actual release of this figure. I'm confident that the work here is better than anything Hasbro would put out if they did.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/23
Post by: Tamer on May 07, 2023, 06:12:51 AM
Wow. Dont know what to say.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/04/23
Post by: darthdaddy on May 21, 2023, 03:19:09 AM
Elias had a chance to make something that wasn't animated for a change. He really enjoyed this project because it was for our own collection.

To create this version of Ahsoka, Elias had to update the Ahsoka head from the TVC version of her from "The Mandalorian". He also had to modify the gauntlets to make her screen accurate because her gauntlets change between her appearances with Din Djarin and her outfit in her own series.
For the head, he sculpted a new tiara and then accentuated her montrals and lekku to bring them up to date with the new design. He then sanded off the old gauntlets and then sculpted out the updated look.

He then painted in all the detail into the clothing sculpt that Hasbro did.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Tamer on May 21, 2023, 04:58:26 AM
Nice. She looks great.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Starchaser on May 21, 2023, 06:36:16 PM
She looks amazing! Kudos to Elias. The paint job is spot on.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: RC-1136 on May 21, 2023, 09:04:05 PM
Great work! Much improved upon from the original.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: darthdaddy on May 27, 2023, 04:53:27 AM
I painted up a 3D sculpt from Uzay Customs to add another character to our Rebels collection.

"STAR WARS REBELS"
RUKH
painted by Darth Daddy

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Tamer on May 27, 2023, 06:34:37 AM
Wow, very nice. Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Starchaser on May 27, 2023, 09:42:18 AM
That's a fantastic paint job! Ruth looks great.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: RC-1136 on May 27, 2023, 12:02:36 PM
That paint job and sculpt is amazing. I love that he's sneering like he does in Rebels, too. Awesome!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Darth More on May 28, 2023, 02:01:16 AM
So this Rukh came all the way from Turkey? It felt like listening to a great song for the first time when I saw your pictures. Really like this alien design, which I hadn't known before. Masterfully painted by you of course. Fantastic update!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: darthdaddy on June 04, 2023, 03:15:56 AM
So this Rukh came all the way from Turkey? It felt like listening to a great song for the first time when I saw your pictures. Really like this alien design, which I hadn't known before. Masterfully painted by you of course. Fantastic update!

No I just printed the file at home. We subscribe to Uzay's Patreon and get several print files every month from his service. He has a lot of great offerings!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: darthdaddy on June 04, 2023, 03:21:03 AM
Elias did a repaint of Aayla Secura.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/04/23
Post by: Tamer on June 04, 2023, 06:17:18 AM
Gorgeous. Man, sure wish Hasbro would pay this much attention to detail.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/04/23
Post by: Starchaser on June 04, 2023, 08:37:54 PM
Beautiful paint job! She looks really authentic.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 5/21/23
Post by: Darth More on June 09, 2023, 01:07:31 AM
No I just printed the file at home. We subscribe to Uzay's Patreon and get several print files every month from his service. He has a lot of great offerings!

Now that's pretty awesome! Thanks for letting me know, I might have to join his club!

And I agree with Tamer & Starchaser! So this is the original TVC headsculpt that you repainted? You guys are the Gods of The Clone Wars era customs to me. I think you understood the graphics of the show so well that you could actually produce more episodes on your own. Love the color scheme not to mention how you painted her face.
She looks as if she jumped off screen. Thanks for sharing your phenomenal work on here.
I should establish an altar in my flat for you guys!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/04/23
Post by: darthdaddy on June 19, 2023, 06:36:20 AM
Definitely going to pass on all this feedback to Elias.

Elias' latest figure is a departure from our usual animated content. Because content has been driven by the people who commission our work we haven't had many requests for characters outside the animated series. Elias recently made a figure for himself and took the time to show fans of our work that he is equally adept at making cinema quality figures as well. This particular figure comes from "Star Wars: The Force Unleashed". While Hasbro did have a release for Shaak Ti from the video game, Elias made a lot of improvements to Hasbro's release that really make this custom shine.

This action figure is 100% sculpted and even has handcrafted soft goods. The head Elias sculpted on his laptop using Blender. He then printed his head and then hand painted his design. For the body, he took a 3.75" Black Series Jyn Erso that he completely sanded down with a Dremel. Elias extended the lower legs to give the figure a little more height. Once he took away all the unwanted plastic and the figure was sanded down, he then sculpted in all the anatomical forms, jewelry, clothing, accessories, and bandaging. The fabric below the waist of the figure was hand cut, stained and painted.

"STAR WARS: THE FORCE UNLEASHED"
SHAAK TI
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/23
Post by: darthdaddy on June 19, 2023, 06:40:41 AM
This action figure was a 3D resin printed model that we purchased from Angry Raccoon Miniatures and Dad painted up. Angry Raccoon Miniatures has been making so many incredible additions to the Star Wars Rebels action figure line that are so well done that they are hard to pass up. Especially since the Rebels action figure line was so devastatingly underserved.

Thankfully, we have plenty more Angry Raccoon Miniatures models to paint. We are hoping to add a few more to our collection display shelves throughout this year. What characters from Rebels did you want to see made?


"STAR WARS REBELS"
EIGHTH BROTHER
Sculpt by Angry Raccoon Miniatures
painted by Darth Daddy

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/23
Post by: Tamer on June 22, 2023, 09:48:46 AM
Wow, great 8th Brother.

Hands down though that Shaak Ti is one for the record books. Has to be the best version of this custom I have seen. Freaking gorgeous. That shot of her standing next to the standard Hasbro version is just astounding. Wow.

So off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/23
Post by: Starchaser on June 23, 2023, 08:53:01 PM
That Shaak Ti is amazing! The "fabric" looks outstanding, and the paint job is phenomenal. The 8th Brother is great, too. He fits in to the line-up seamlessly.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/19/23
Post by: darthdaddy on June 24, 2023, 05:07:23 AM
Last week, I received a message from our good friend, PeakOB1 Custom Creations who accidentally customized his only TCW El Les action figure and was in need of a replacement. Since most customizers hoard action figure fodder, he reached out to us to see if we had an extra El Les figure we would send his way. As soon as I got home from work that night I was able to find a complete El Les action figure sitting in a Ziploc bag and mailed it out the very next morning. As a thank you, PeakOB1 sent us some of the coolest resin prints that he had designed with ZBrush on his home computer.

The box arrived this past Saturday and Darth Daddy spent his Father's Day painting up two of the prints.

The first one I worked on was a "Return of the Jedi" Wam Lufba action figure. This was a character we had waited a longtime to add to our collection. The sculpt was beautiful and took me only about 4 hours to paint. While Wam "Bam' Lufba was one of the more Muppet-looking characters created for the film, I did a nice job giving him a gritty paintjob that helped him fit alongside Jabba's other denizens.

I also added an elastic fabric strap to the gun to complete the look.

After I completed the first figure, I then took another hour to paint up one of the four Loth-Cats that came in the package. I  made the white Loth-Cat from "Star Wars Rebels" admiring all the articulation that was packed into the design.

We were really excited to add these two new pieces to our collection displays and we are looking forward to showing you all some of the other cool pieces that PeakOB1 sent our way. Keep an eye out for Pt. 2!

"RETURN OF THE JEDI"
WAM "BAM" LUFBA
sculpt by Peak-OB1 Custom Creations
painted by Darth Daddy

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"STAR WARS REBELS"
WHITE LOTH-CAT
sculpt by Peak-OB1 Custom Creations
painted by Darth Daddy

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: Darth More on June 24, 2023, 07:21:09 AM
Wow what an awesome story! I just followed him on FB after I had read your post. So nice of you that you helped him out. I think I have an extra El Les as well, but not complete.

By the way do you still buy lots and fodders of TCW figures for future customs?

They've become harder to find here in Germany over the past couple years - except for the main characters of course. I wish they had given us a bigger supply of Phase II Clones.

You did a really good job painting those two, indeed. I had a lot of fun reading your story and looking at the pictures. Thanks for sharing this and making my Saturday brighter!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: Starchaser on June 24, 2023, 12:10:00 PM
Nice paint work. Wam looks really good. I agree that his design is "muppety" but the paint job feels a little more realistic. Nice work! The Loth cat looks good too. White can be hard to get good saturation and consistency on...so nice job here too. You (and your son) always do such amazing work.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: RC-1136 on June 24, 2023, 03:59:14 PM
Inquisitors and Loth Cat looking on point! Great job Elias.  ()rr
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: Tamer on June 25, 2023, 06:09:14 AM
Very nice. Its great to have customizing friends.

Still reeling from that FU Shaak Ti. Just a beautiful custom.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: darthdaddy on July 22, 2023, 07:53:54 AM
"THE CLONE WARS" GAMORREAN GUARD painted by Darth Daddy
We received three prints of this Gamorrean Guard from Star Wars customizer, Daniel Trujillo Jr. The prints all varied in size. They were originally produced for him by Moff Glidden's Customs. Daniel said the medium size print was the action figure that was most to scale. When Dad attempted to assemble the print, he broke one of the hip joints on the most to scale figure. Thankfully, it was clean break and we were able to krazy glue it back together. We then molded the leg, and then made a cast of the leg to salvage the project. In the end, it actually made for a stronger joint that will not be breaking anytime soon.

Once the figure was fully assembled, Dad felt the head was a bit oversized for the body based on the original Clone Wars design of the character, so Dad filled the neck hole on the torso with a little bit of glue from our glue gun, and quickly inserted the head from the smallest print of the figure to see if the smaller head would scale better. After careful inspection, he noticed this made the figure somewhat shorter, but the head size was more in line with the animated show's design. Dad then grabbed the largest print and again repeated the same trick with the smallest head to match it with the largest body. Immediately, he noticed that the silhouette was more in line with what we saw on screen.

At that point, he decided this was how he would proceed with the build. Dad felt super lucky that he had the option of even having the prints of varying size to experiment with. Dad felt a little bad manipulating the original design by swapping the proportions, but also wanted to personalize the project just a little. He momentarily considered doing his own original head sculpt, but didn't want to defile the artist's sculpt more than he already had.

We're not really sure who the original designer was for this print. Moff Glidden's Customs is a printing service and doesn't actually do any of the designing. He subscribes to other artists' Patreon accounts and pays the higher subscription fee to allow him to print their designs. Therefore, we don't know the original artist to credit them for the sculpt. Keep in mind that the proportions shown here will be much different than the product you would be purchasing.

It was very cool of Daniel Trujillo Jr. to send these out to us! Adding to The Clone Wars line is always a special treat!

"THE CLONE WARS"
GAMORREAN GUARD
created by Darth Daddy

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 6/24/23
Post by: darthdaddy on July 22, 2023, 07:56:20 AM
Wow what an awesome story! I just followed him on FB after I had read your post. So nice of you that you helped him out. I think I have an extra El Les as well, but not complete.

By the way do you still buy lots and fodders of TCW figures for future customs?

They've become harder to find here in Germany over the past couple years - except for the main characters of course. I wish they had given us a bigger supply of Phase II Clones.

You did a really good job painting those two, indeed. I had a lot of fun reading your story and looking at the pictures. Thanks for sharing this and making my Saturday brighter!

We are still working off a supply of Clone Wars figures that were bought when they were still in stores. When we started making CW customs we tried to buy as much CW fodder as we could. Tunghori has been a good source for CW fodder too!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/23
Post by: Starchaser on July 22, 2023, 10:23:18 PM
Wow, that's a lot of dry fitting to figure it out. But the final version looks really outstanding, so I'd say it was worth it. The paint job is great - gammy really fits in :)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/23
Post by: RC-1136 on July 23, 2023, 12:44:04 AM
Really like that Loth Cat. Great work!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/23
Post by: Tamer on July 23, 2023, 06:05:06 AM
Nice Gammy. I like it.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/22/23
Post by: darthdaddy on July 28, 2023, 09:55:24 PM
We'd love to say that we had been preparing for quite some time to come up with a cool way to celebrate the blog's 13th anniversary, but truth be told we have been so busy that we had to come up with a spontaneous plan for a custom post. We looked at what we had that would be quick and capable of helping us reach such a short deadline. In the end, we narrowed our choices down to an animated Hunter from The Bad Batch, a TVC Praetorian Guard from The Mandalorian Season 3, and a TVC Carson Teva from Season 2 of The Mandalorian.

Initially, I started painting the Carson Teva head that we purchased from Watto's Scrapyard because even 13 years into the blog, we are still going out of our way to promote other artists in the community. I placed the head onto a very expensive super-articulated version of Jek Porkins. I was going to use the helmet of the figure as well, but quickly realized it was a bit too snug and would cause some serious paint rub. Dad did some test fitting with the diverse number of X-wing and Rebel Snowspeeder helmets represented in our collection and found that the POTF Jek Porkins helmet to be the best fit for the Carson Teva 3D resin print. Once we had the build we wanted I quickly painted the rest of the head and the helmet then sealed the paintjob with some Dulcote spray from Testor's.

Carson Teva was a human male captain who served in the Rebel Alliance and later within the Adelphi Rangers of the New Republic Starfighter Corps flying a T-65B X-wing starfighter. While patrolling in the Outer Rim in 9 ABY, he and fellow New Republic pilot Trapper Wolf approached the gunship Razor Crest, questioning why the starship's transponder was not emitting. The Crest's pilot, the Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin, explained that the vessel was pre-Galactic Empire and promised to fix his issue. Teva then requested a ping from Djarin, which the Mandalorian eventually transmitted reluctantly. Wolf then connected the Razor Crest to a breakout on a New Republic Correctional Transport and Djarin attempted to flee.

Teva and Wolf pursued the Razor Crest through the atmosphere of the planet Maldo Kreis but eventually lost visual of the starship. Running tabs on the gunship after, the pair learned of some selfless actions Djarin made on the correctional transport. They found the Crest after and rescued it from a swarm of knobby white ice spiders. Teva explained to Djarin what he and Wolf had learned about the Mandalorian and let the bounty hunter walk free, departing on their X-wing starfighters.

Teva and a wingmate later went to the planet Nevarro and the captain questioned Magistrate Greef Karga about the destruction of a base and a possible detection of the Razor Crest. Karga answered Teva's inquiries, and promised to contact the captain if there was any anything to add. Teva then talked with the ex-rebel Cara Dune, offering her a chance to help the New Republic quash the Imperial presence in the Outer Rim, which she silently refused.

While patrolling above the planet Tatooine, Teva and Lieutenant Reed encountered Djarin again. While Reed wanted to use further force with the Mandalorian and his fighter, the captain chose to let the bounty hunter off, attempting to bargain for answers regarding the prior incident on Nevarro.


TVC "CARSON TEVA"
custom action figure
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/23
Post by: darthdaddy on July 28, 2023, 09:55:52 PM
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/23
Post by: Starchaser on July 28, 2023, 10:13:31 PM
That's awesome! Congrats on 13 as well!  :)
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/23
Post by: Tamer on July 30, 2023, 06:12:30 AM
Awesome way to celebrate if you ask me.

Very nice. Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 7/28/23
Post by: darthdaddy on August 17, 2023, 04:30:44 AM
Two new Customs we recently completed.


"THE CLONE WARS"/"THE BAD BATCH"
HUNTER
painted by Elias

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"THE CLONE WARS"
ORUBA THE HUTT
painted by "Customs for the Kid"
3-D Design by Uzay Customs

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/17/23
Post by: Starchaser on August 17, 2023, 09:42:08 AM
Hunter's face paint is amazing. Oruba looks great too, all the lines and spots give his paint job a lot of dimension.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/17/23
Post by: Tamer on August 18, 2023, 03:02:25 AM
that small skull on the headband is killer. Great job on both.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/17/23
Post by: darthdaddy on August 26, 2023, 05:48:31 AM
Our friend Chad aka Peak-OB1 Custom Creations sent us a glorious package a few weeks ago with all kinds of goodies. Dad has been having a blast painting up the box's contents. This week we are sharing a creature Darth Daddy has been wanting to add to my Jabba Throne Room display for years now.

Sic-Six were a six-eyed intelligent species who, due to their unusual appearance, were easily mistaken for pests. One Sic-Six resided in the palace of Jabba the Hutt on Tatooine during the Galactic Civil War.



ROTJ SIC-SIX
painted by Darth Daddy
3D Design by Peak-OB1 Custom Creations

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/26/23
Post by: Starchaser on August 26, 2023, 04:48:14 PM
That paint job is spot on! Weird critter, that one, but it certainly helps to authentically replicate Jabba's throne room.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/26/23
Post by: Tamer on August 27, 2023, 06:17:27 AM
Wow, great addition to your dio. I thought I was looking at a movie still there for a second. That dio is fantastic.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 8/26/23
Post by: darthdaddy on September 17, 2023, 01:32:29 PM
" A NEW HOPE" OBI-WAN KENOBI created by "Customs for the Kid"

This was just a simple headswap we did on The Legacy Collection BD34 Obi-Wan Kenobi with a head that we purchased from wholesale-vip on eBay. It came with a neck when it arrived so Dad grinded the neck away with a stone bit from our Dremel.

When Dad had everything looking smooth and pretty, I quickly added paint to the head to complete the figure. At some paint when I find the optimal parts, I plan on switching him out below the waist to incorporate ball jointed hips and rocker ankles. We definitely like the new headsculpt though. The new head's a huge improvement over what Hasbro released.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/17/23
Post by: Tamer on September 18, 2023, 02:28:08 AM
Yepper, looks much better to me too. Off to share on the front pages!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/17/23
Post by: Starchaser on September 18, 2023, 05:22:13 PM
That's a brilliant headsculpt. The paint job is fantastic. Spot on Elias. Thanks for sharing.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 9/17/23
Post by: darthdaddy on October 08, 2023, 05:36:49 AM
On October 07, 2023, we traveled to RedFive Toys & Collectibles in East Longmeadow, MA. It wasn't our first trip to the store. The Vintage Collection has a heavy presence in this toy store so it's always worth the trip to Massachusetts. As usual, upon our arrival, the pegs were completely stacked with the latest TVC waves. Even more than our last trip to RedFive. The store even had Din Djarin's N-1 Starfighter and Jabba's Palace from "The Book of Boba Fett" complete with the oversized TVC Bib Fortuna available for purchase.

We made the trip for a special event that was being held at the toy store which featured Amy Allen the actress who starred as Star Wars character Aayla Secura in the Prequel Trilogy who made herself available for signing autographs and photos with fans. The event was absolutely packed with fans, a Kylo Ren and a Battle-Damaged Darth Vader cosplayer, and the store was even raffling off Boba Fett's TVC Slave I from "The Book of Boba Fett".

While at the signing, I had the chance to present the Star Wars actress with a Star Wars custom action figure I made of her character. To make her figure, all that was needed was some additional sculpting on TVC Aayla Secura action figure and a fresh coat of paint.

The day was so much fun. We even had the chance to meet up with Chris Swanski of BanthaSkull.com and John Miko of the SW The Vintage Collection group on Facebook who also both attended the event. Dad came along for the trip and got so busy talking with our fellow collectors that he never took the time to meet with Amy Allen.

We definitely recommend making a visit to RedFive Toys & Collectibles. Even when fun events aren't taking place, RedFive Toys & Collectibles is definitely our favorite toy store in the Northeast!




AAYLA SECURA
custom action figure
created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/07/23
Post by: Starchaser on October 08, 2023, 03:45:23 PM
Super cool, Elias! I really like your modifications to Amy...I mean Aayla Secura.  ;D
Great shot with the actress, too.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/07/23
Post by: Darth More on October 09, 2023, 12:05:24 AM
Once again, you did a fantastic job on sculpting the extra parts. TVC Aayla looks like a brilliant retool, now! I like the color scheme on her skirt very much!

Amy is such a beautiful sweetheart! I was lucky enough to meet her twice on Celebration Europe in 2013 and on the
Power of the Force Convention in Cologne (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=11080.msg232831#msg232831) last April.
This picture of her holding Elias' custom figure is one special memory. You guys rule this TCW custom galaxy!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/07/23
Post by: Tamer on October 09, 2023, 02:45:28 AM
I don't know where my comments went, but this is awesome. I got it on the front page yesterday.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 10/07/23
Post by: darthdaddy on November 19, 2023, 05:50:28 AM
Two new Customs this time around. Both painted by myself.

First is an Uzay Customs Marlo the Hutt print I painted and the other a Peak-OB1 Custom Creations print of Tee Watt Kaa.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/19/23
Post by: Tamer on November 19, 2023, 07:40:33 AM
Impressive is the word I have going through my head after seeing these. Wow.

Off to share on the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/19/23
Post by: RC-1136 on November 19, 2023, 12:38:28 PM
That lurmen is really great. Would love to know the process on him!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/19/23
Post by: Starchaser on November 19, 2023, 04:47:54 PM
Tee looks really outstanding!  You did an excellent job highlighting details from the print and fur colors are amazing. Marlo is hilarious, but I really like the irregular color and places that looked textured. Great job!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/19/23
Post by: darthdaddy on December 02, 2023, 06:42:28 PM
That lurmen is really great. Would love to know the process on him!

I only painted the print that was designed on ZBrush by Chad Peak aka Peak-OB1 Custom Creations.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 11/19/23
Post by: darthdaddy on December 02, 2023, 06:49:58 PM
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is a complex role-playing game. The game is character-driven, with a focus on letting gamers create and play their character the way that they want. How you play your character affects other characters around you and the game itself. With that in mind, it's crucial before embarking on your adventure that you understand the consequences of your actions in the game. Everything from character creation to your actions in the game affect your path to the final outcome.
The very first thing you'll have to do in KOTOR is create your character. There are several steps to creating a character, and all of them need to be considered carefully.

This particular figure was modeled after the character designed by our client. He played as this character and loved the character so much he asked to have it made into an action figure.

To make the figure required a mix of hand sculpting with ProCreate and designing other elements of the figure with Blender. Due to the precise details on the helmet of Robaku, he needed to be designed on the laptop and printed on our 3-D printer. The soft goods were made by hand. The rest of the figure was hand sculpted from head to toe.

Due to unforeseen circumstances this figure is available for purchase. Please email customsforthekid@gmail.com for more information.



"KNIGHTS OF THE OLD REPUBLIC"
ROBAKU BALBOSHA
created by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: Starchaser on December 02, 2023, 07:36:14 PM
Wow, that is amazing! Its a really cool character design, and the execution is brilliant. I can totally see why the helmet had to be printed. Any chance you will make that design available for sale, not with the full figure?
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: Tamer on December 03, 2023, 07:15:45 AM
How could the client not want this! Wowzers what a great custom. Looks freaking fantastic guys.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: RC-1136 on December 03, 2023, 06:09:16 PM
A tribal Mandalorian? I'd want this any day.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: darthdaddy on December 09, 2023, 05:27:06 AM
Wow, that is amazing! Its a really cool character design, and the execution is brilliant. I can totally see why the helmet had to be printed. Any chance you will make that design available for sale, not with the full figure?

I talked to Elias and he will make a mold of the head and send it to Rebel Kid Creations to be available for sale.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: darthdaddy on December 09, 2023, 05:30:27 AM
This 3-D print design was sculpted by Uzay Customs, a Star Wars customizer in Turkey who released this 3D print file on his Patreon account. We didn't have a 3D printer large enough to make him at home so we purchased a print on eBay from 3Dstufflk based in Sri Lanka. Once the figure arrived in the mail, Dad painted the whole figure and then I painted the eyes and some highlights throughout to complete him.


"THE CLONE WARS"
AROK THE HUTT
sculpt designed by Uzay Customs
& painted by"Customs for the Kid"
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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: Starchaser on December 09, 2023, 01:34:24 PM
Wow, that is amazing! Its a really cool character design, and the execution is brilliant. I can totally see why the helmet had to be printed. Any chance you will make that design available for sale, not with the full figure?

I talked to Elias and he will make a mold of the head and send it to Rebel Kid Creations to be available for sale.

Thank you!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: Starchaser on December 09, 2023, 01:37:12 PM
That's a bevy of Hutts! I love the paint job in this figure! The eyes ate amazing. I like the color scheme a lot and the green in its wrinkles really works.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/02/23
Post by: Darth More on December 10, 2023, 04:27:32 AM
Well, that's a nice collection of obesity there. To me, Jabba is enough in my collection. But I like your pile of Hutts! You really managed to find the right colors and painted them exactly liek they appear in the TV show!
My biggest like goes to both of you because I think DarthDaddy painted the scheme perfetly to fit The Clone Wars style and you, Elias, painted the eyes in such a stunning way! They look like amber! Perfect fusion of both of your skills, gentlemen!
Props from Germany & thanks for sharing! Glad you still post your works of art here!

- Philipp
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/10/23
Post by: Tamer on December 10, 2023, 07:15:27 AM
Looks awesome to me and right at home in your Hutt Collection.

Off to the front pages.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/10/23
Post by: darthdaddy on January 01, 2024, 06:35:26 AM
Last custom of the year is TCW version of Gardulla Besadii The Elder. She was the last Hutt needed to finish off The Hutt Council during the Clone Wars era.

Elias sculpted the head and torso of the character and then painted her the appropriate colors.

THE CLONE WARS
Gardulla Besadii The Elder
created by Elias

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: RC-1136 on January 01, 2024, 09:33:55 AM
That paint and sculpting work on this is fantastic. Great job!!!!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: Starchaser on January 01, 2024, 11:26:41 AM
Brilliant! That is an excellent sculpt. The paint job is fantastic. Gardulla fits in nicely.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: hemble on January 03, 2024, 04:44:32 PM
The Huts look awesome.

Ron
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: Tamer on January 04, 2024, 04:16:04 AM
That looks awesome. Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: DarthSinister on January 05, 2024, 11:09:49 AM
Awesome job on these!
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 12/31/23
Post by: darthdaddy on January 28, 2024, 05:38:14 AM
Elias just finished his latest Ninth Sister commission from the Jedi: Fallen Order video game.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Darth More on January 28, 2024, 03:02:10 PM
I gotta be honest: I'm not a fan of all those Inquisitors. The Kenobi Show was the pinnacle to pee me off with all of Reva's hysterical screams.

However I think Elias did a tremendous job to replicate the character of Fallen Order.
Everything looks top notch here. What a masterpiece of sculpting work.
Is her red visor resin printed? And the lightsaber hilt looks amazing! Are the red blades taken from a 6 inch figure?
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Tamer on January 29, 2024, 03:52:19 AM
Wow, looks awesome to me. Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: darthdaddy on January 30, 2024, 04:57:09 AM
I gotta be honest: I'm not a fan of all those Inquisitors. The Kenobi Show was the pinnacle to pee me off with all of Reva's hysterical screams.

However I think Elias did a tremendous job to replicate the character of Fallen Order.
Everything looks top notch here. What a masterpiece of sculpting work.
Is her red visor resin printed? And the lightsaber hilt looks amazing! Are the red blades taken from a 6 inch figure?

The red visors and the lightsaber blades were designed in Blender, printed, then molded and ran in clear resin with a red dye in our pressure pot.

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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: RC-1136 on February 03, 2024, 09:03:59 PM
Wow! Looks like she just jumped off the screen into reality.  DH
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: darthdaddy on March 31, 2024, 05:41:13 AM
Happy Easter to all who celebrate! The timing of this commission couldn't have been more serendipitous. Due to her bunny like features Lop made a fitting post for the holiday.

This was a 100% sculpted custom. The body was hand sculpted with Aves Fixit and ProCreate. The head was designed in Blender and completed in Zbrush before we printed the finished headsculpt on our Longer Orange 30 and painted the finished product.

Lop was introduced in Star Wars: Visions is an animated anthology television series created for the American streaming service Disney+. Produced by Lucasfilm, the series consists of original animated short films set in, or inspired by, the Star Wars universe, with each episode being a self-contained narrative produced by various studios. The first volume of nine anime short films were produced by seven Japanese animation studios: Kamikaze Douga, Studio Colorido, Geno Studio, Trigger, Kinema Citrus, Production I.G, and Science Saru, with Trigger and Science Saru producing two shorts each. The second volume expanded the series to animation studios around the world, featuring shorts from El Guiri (Spain), Cartoon Saloon (Ireland), Punkrobot (Chile), Aardman (United Kingdom), Studio Mir (South Korea), Studio La Cachette (France), 88 Pictures (India), D'art Shtajio (Japan) along with Lucasfilm (United States), and Triggerfish (South Africa/Ireland). The creators at each studio are given free rein to re-envision the ideas of Star Wars as they see fit, while receiving guidance from Lucasfilm's executive team. The first volume was released on September 22, 2021, while the second was released on May 4, 2023. Both volumes have received critical acclaim. Lop appeared in Season 1, Episode 8. "Lop and Och?".

During the reign of the Empire, a rabbit-like alien slave named Lop escaped her captors on the planet Tau. She is discovered by the planet's clan leader Yasaburo and his daughter Och?, who convinces her father to adopt Lop as his daughter. Seven years later, the Empire has occupied their planet and is exploiting its natural resources. Yasaburo wants to drive the Empire off their planet, while Och? wants to cooperate with the Empire. Och? enlists in the Imperial navy despite her father and Lop's protests. With Och? gone, Yasaburo gives her the family treasure, an ancient lightsaber passed down through the generations. Och? blinds her father Yasaburo in a duel, then the Force-sensitive Lop confronts Och? and injures her. forcing her to flee. Lop then vows to bring Och? back home.



"STAR WARS: VISIONS"
LOP
created by Elias

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We love the look of her clan's lightsaber. Our client only wanted the figure so we didn't get to make her lightsaber, but it sure is a beauty!

Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Tamer on March 31, 2024, 06:12:46 AM
Very nice. Happy Easter Brian.

Off to share.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Starchaser on April 01, 2024, 04:48:48 PM
That's a beautifully done figure. The hand sculpting is excellent as usual and the printed sculpt is masterful! This would be another great head for the Rebel Kid Creations site :)
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Post by: darthdaddy on April 20, 2024, 09:55:02 AM
We recently received a really awesome gift box in the mail from our good friend and fellow artist Peak-OB1 Custom Creations that included an amazingly cool green resin print of Mother Talzin's Sword that inspired the below custom. We had a spare Morgan Elsbeth TVC action figure on an extremely damaged card (Thanks to Amazon's horrible practice of shipping collectibles in paper envelopes! WTH!). All we had to was break out our paintbrushes and get crackin'!

I based her face, neck, and hands in Reaper's Elf Flesh paint, and then used Caucasian Flesh as a medium tone. I generously highlighted with Maiden Flesh to give her that pale Nightsister look. I painted her tattoos with Reaper's Ashen brown, and mixed in some black to make the shaded areas pop.

"AHSOKA"
MORGAN ELSBETH
(GIFT OF SHADOW)
by Elias



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Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Starchaser on April 20, 2024, 07:20:33 PM
That's an amazing paint job! She looks frightening...in a good way:) The sword is a cool add-on. Really nice job.
Title: Re: customsforthekid.blogspot.com 1/28/24
Post by: Tamer on April 21, 2024, 06:14:05 AM
Looks spot on from what I remember from the show. Nice.

Off to share.