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![]() | Here are all of our previous podcasts. Just find the date you want and click the play button. If there is anything you would like us to feature on a future podcast be sure to let us know at or . You never know, you could be our next guest. Don't forget to hit the RSS Icon on the left to get automatic updates! We have also added a Forum Thread where you can ask our next customizer to be interviewed a question or share one of your custom techniques. You could hear your question of technique featured on the next Cast! We also have created a Posterous Page where you can also listen and it links to Facebook! We have also created a Facebook page and would really appreciate a like if you feel can do so. Hangarbay94 has even promised some new diorama graphics and decals for download if we get to over 100 likes! |
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We talk with Michael Cervantes of Screaming Samurai Studios on 9-06-12. Learn some awesome painting techniques using salt and facial cream and get a brief introduction into lighting up your ships. It is a jam packed episode and we also unveil our new segment of "Whats On Your Pegs?" where Chad and I and our guests share what new items they are seeing in their store. Don't worry that segment didn't take long! Download here! |
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Well guys we had a blast at C6 even for the likes of Lucasclones who could only be there for one day. We record our thoughts and impressions from this last great Celebration and look forward to the next one. We feel pretty good that we will be meeting up again and maybe in even greater force for customizing next go around. Believe us when we tell you we will definitely do what we can if CAFN and crew has anything to say about it!. Download here! |
We talked with Frank Diorio of Diorama Workshop.com and Jamie Sillof of Sillof.com, Dayton Allen from Sith Fire 30 Creations, and our very own Luke Sprywalker in regards to all the great customizing events happening this year at Celebration 6. If this doesn't get you excited for Celebration 6 nothing will. We also get to start out with a great laugh where I try to explain to Frank what a hotspot is!. Download here! |
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Well we wanted to offer up our humble synopsis of the new products unveiled or hinted at for SDCC 2012. We preview the good, bad, and downright questionable with Hasbro on the Star Wars and JOE fronts, talked a bit about Sideshow and Gentle Giant, and normally followed our usual rambling way when Chad and I get together. Download here! |
We wanted to add this "deleted scenes" part of the painting roundtable as L.E. and Dayton shared some awesome thoughts on the C6 Customizing Panel after I did my quick announcements. It is definitely worth a listen and I just absolutely can't wait for this event to happen. Download here! |
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Chad and I had one of our best outings yet when we talked painting with some of the best on the web. Listen to Sith Fire 30, Luke Sprywalker, Tankster Innovations, and Chad talkabout everything you need to put an awesome paint job on your favorite action figure or custom. Trust me, this is one of our most technical talks yet so you might want to hit that download link at the end of this post. We would like to thank our interview guests for their great information and we are planning on a chapter two to this real soon. Download here! |
Chad and I had a great time interviewing Jamie Follis (Sillof) on 7-12-12. Not only did we hear his great news about the Customizing Panel that will happen at Celebration 6, but we got into his great work about alternate universes of the iconic characters. We also delivered a few custom tips and techniques. Hopefully we can deliver a part 2 to this interview as more information becomes available on the C6 Panel and don't forget about Jamie's Great Web Site. Download here! |
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We interviewed Brian of Tankster Innovatioins on 7-05-12. We talked about his New Earth Environment, G.I. JOE, and great Mech Work. We also listened to him describe a great fire and exploding effect to add to your figures using foil and hot glue. Download here! |
We had a new roundtable talk on the State of Collecting with Luke Sprywalker, Wraithnine, and Paul Harrison of Jedi Temple Arhives on 6-28-12. We delved into the problem that is plaguing our store pegs and even came up with a few solutions. Listen to a US and a Foreign perspective (thanks to W9) about this issues the modern collector is facing. We were all over the place, but I think we covered the issue well. Download here! |
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We had a great talk with Michael Norman of Go Native Toys on 6-15-12. We delved into the customizable aciton figure known now as the Blanx Alpha, learned about how you get an action figure from a dream to a carded product, learned about prototyping, heard about future products, and even heard about a great custom contest that is right up our alley. Download here! |
We were unable to talk with Michael Norman on 6-14-12, but we sure didn't let the time go to waste. We covered myriad topics from Chad's review of the new series 6 weapons from Marauder Gun-Runners to the latest toy rumors and a review of the newest chapter of X-Wing Alliance from Hangarbay94. It was just a fun rambling and boy do I miss doing that sometimes. Enjoy. Download here! |
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We were lucky enough to have the Diorama Genius Frank Diorio suprpise our Diorama Guests on 6-07-12. While we initially had a few audio issues during the roundtable, Frank was kind enough to talk one on one with the Tamer afterwards and we got the goods on his new website called Diorama Workshop.com and listen to his Celebration 6 Plans! Please click here to see how you can help him out at the next Celebration. We would like to thank him for his time and for sharing some of his C6 info. Download here! |
Chad and I had a blast doing our first Diorama Roundtable on 6-07-12. We were lucky enough to get Barry (R1bb1t or Zipidi Doodah) and Scott (Spooky Mufu) to show up and share their diorama and special effect secrets. From explosions to adding lights to basic supplies to get started this was a very informative interview! Download here! |
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Chad and I had a blast talking with Yovitt of Stitch Fett Customs on 5-31-12. He shared a ton of customizing tips and techniques way too numerous to list so you are just gonna have to listen! We would like to thank him for his time. Download here! |
Here we finally get our First Roundtable off the ground on 5-23-12. Clint aka Clonehead and Dayton aka Sith Fire 30 were kind enough to re-podcast with us and this time we used a much better podcast recorder. Listen to the masters of customizing explain their secrets to great molding and casting. Download here! |
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Here is some breaking news about G.I. JOE Retaliation that Chad informed me of on 5-23-12. Lets just say we were less than impressed with the news and discussed its impliactions. Download here! |
Here is the full interview with Chad who is probably better known as Lucasclones that we did on 5-03-12. We talked about everything from sculpting with Aves, how to take and post good pictures, what tools a beginning customizer needs to start, and the state of customizing in general. We just had a blast and I would also like to thank Darth Daddy for helping me co-host this grand event! Download here! |
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Here is our teaser interview with Chad who is probably better known as Lucasclones that we did to test a few new things on 5-01-12. Stay tuned, CAFN is about to kick it into overdrive! Download here! |
Chad and I share a morning cup of coffee and talk about upcoming features and new events coming to Custom Action Figure News on 4-22-12. Download here! |
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Here is our interview with Ray who is probably better known as Wookie Balls that we podcasted with on 4-05-12. Yours truly had to leave a bit early due to work and familial obligations, but that wasn't until we talked Vintage Restoration Tips and Techniques. He even shared a cool tip to restore old, yellowed figures. Download here! |
Here is the latest podcast with Michael Wade of Darth Optimus Customs we interviewed on 3-22-12. We had a great talk and be sure to listen to Mike sharing his customizing tips using magnets. Download here!New! We now have the full interview! |
Here is the full podcast with of Triple T Customs we interviewed on 2-20-12. Its not often you get to spend over an hour talking Zombie and he has given us some great painting and safety tips to follow when we customize! Download here! |
I did another quick audio test that turned into an interview teaser with of Triple T Customs on 2-20-12. As you will find out, he is the master of turning any AF into a Zombie and his painting techniques are just off the charts.Download here! |
| Chad and I interview Michael Fright on 2-09-12. He is a master ship fabricator who has created a 35 foot long Tantive IV! He tells us his story and what you need to do if you plan to build large.Download here! | Listen to the first of what I hope will be many audio commercials for CAFN. Chad's son Lucas was kind enough to voice this for us and remember listening to Custom Action Figure News will help Captain Rex. Download here! |
| Chad and I interview Paul Speedlee on 1-12-12. He is a customizer from Singapore who has dabbled in just about every AF Line except Star Wars and JOE. His paint jobs and sculpting are rapdily becoming the stuff of legend so sit back and enjoy our interview. Download here! | Chad and I re-interview Scott who goes by the alias Psyclone on 12-23-11. We just had a horrible time with tech difficulties on our first interview so we just had to have him back and get the rest of the story. This time out we get to talk about his Probe Droid, Imperial Tower, and many of his other projects that we didn't get to the previous cast so it was a win win for everyone. Download here! |
| This time out Chad and I interview Scott who goes by the alias Psyclone on 12-01-11. He had to deal with a ton of technical difficulties thanks to me and Chad, but we think it was a great interview. If you ever wondered about styrene and ship fabrications this one is gonna be a must listen. Download here! | This time out Chad and I interview Richard Whipple who goes by the alias Rat Fink on 11-03-11. He was kind enough to use part of his honeymoon period to interview with Chad and I and we would like to thank him for his time. Heavily inundated with Joe Customizing talk this time out, there is some awesome information on Viper Customizing and making Female Troopers in general. Download here! |
| Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Incom on 10-13-11. We kept Remco way up past his bedtime to talk customizing and the life of the European Customizer. It was great fun and we would like to thank him for his time. You can also check out the interview on Posterous. Download here! | Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Incom on 9-17-11. What started out as a quick sound test rapidly developed into customizing talk so what better way to gear up for a new season of CAFN then to talk customizing with Remco! Don't forget that his real interview will be on October 13th. Download here! |
| Lucasclones and Tamer talk with The Clone Wars Round Up Group again on 9-15-11. Listen to anything and everything we dug up for Clone Wars Season 4. We were missing the resident Wookie for this cast, but we found out lots of new things that are in store for us in Season 4 and beyond. Download here! | Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Sith Fire 30 on 8-25-11. Listen to the Customizing Legend talk about his work, share some customizing tips and techniques, and talk about the art as a whole. Truly this was one our best interviews. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Zedhatch again on 8-11-11. We finished up our San Diego Comic-Con Roundtable! This time out we looked at the Sideshow and Gentle Giant Items. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Zedhatch on 7-28-11. We got down and dirty with the new toys unveiled at San Diego Comic-Con. Download here! |
| Lucasclones and Tamer talk with Wookielover1138 and Kessel Run Imports on 7-14-11. We got the lowdown on the Kessel Run Review, talked about the equipment and hardware needed to do some of the neat effects on your Tube videos, general star wars couple collecting, and customizing in general. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer do a special remember Mike Martinez of Mercury Art Studios Podcast on 7-06-11. We just wanted to get the word out about some Charity Drives for Mike's family and remember Mike for his love of the customizing hobby. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer talk Star Wars Customizing with Mike Martinez of Mercury Art Studios on 6-30-11. We didn't know it at the time, but this will be our last time to talk with Mike. Sadly his life was taken by a Drunk Driver two days later. Rest in Peace Mike. Your customizing talent will not be forgotten! Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer talk Star Wars news on 6-08-11. We decided to tweak a few things to improve the audio and used it to talk Fordo, Celebration VI, and new additions. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer interview Ron Hembling on 6-02-11. Ron took some time to talk about customizing miniatures to 12 inch figures and dioramas of various Action Figure Lines. The interview is also just full to the brim with great customizing knowledge and secrets. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer interview Luke Sprywalker on 5-19-11. Luke Sprywalker shares some of his awesome tips and techniques including some great painting applications and how windex can improve your painting. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer interview Hangarbay94 on 5-05-11. Hangarbay94 talks about customizing, his great graphic work, and future projects. Download here! |
Lucasclones, Tamer, Wraithnine, and Wookielover1138 do a The Clone Wars Season 3 Round Up on 4-21-11. We would like to thank Wookielover1138 and Wraithnine for their time as we covered the future of The Clone Wars, how it ties in with Canon SW, and what we liked and didn't like for Season 3 and the Season 3 Finale. Download here! |
Lucasclones, Tamer, Wraithnine, and Wookielover1138 talk a bit about The Clone Wars Season 3 on 4-17-11. This started out as just a sound test, but turned into a Round Up Teaser. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer interview Darth Daddy and Elias on 4-08-11. This was just about as much fun as you can have in an hour. Hear Star Wars Customizing from a seven year old. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer interview Wraithnine on 3-27-11. We talk Clones and Astro-Mechs, customizing tips and tricks, and a whole lot of Star Wars. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer talk about the current The Clone Wars TV Show on 3-17-11 thanks to a fan suggestion. Download here! |
| Lucasclones and Tamer interview the Clonehead on 3-10-11! Here we talk about the best toys for 2010, a little Joe, and ofcourse the main emphasis is figuring out the artistic genius behind Clonehead. Download here! |
Lucasclones and Tamer do the first official one on 2-24-11! Here we talk about customs, some great customisers, a little bitabout Imperial Shipyards, the NPKB contest, some great Graphic Novels, and a little on the New stuff coming out. Download here! |
| Tamer gets in on the action. Download here! |
Lucasclones does the first test podcast! Download here! |
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