Customs for the Kid: 3-D printer accessories

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Sunday, March 5, 2017

"IMPERIAL TROOP TRANSPORT" created by THANK THE MAKER

Many of you may know Thank The Maker from the Google Hangout video we did with him on 3-D printed Star Wars toys last year. While we don't very often feature a custom creation in this manner, we felt that this particular piece was noteworthy enough to make an exception. Thank The Maker's Imperial Troop Transport provides all the best playable features that are desired in a toy as well as including some very cool accessories!

Not only does this custom vehicle hit all the right notes in appearance and function, but it also makes one hell of a playset too!

While Hasbro's Rebels version of the vehicle was a nice addition to our collection, after seeing this custom version of the toy, we are left wishing that this was the version we were all able to buy in stores. We have a feeling that this custom vehicle is going to make the rounds in numerous Star Wars fan circles throughout the year. It is just too beautiful to go unnoticed. From the detailed cockpit and removable cargo crates to the coolest prison center since the 1980's G.I. Joe Headquarters Command Center, this custom has it all!

We tip our hats to Thank The Maker for this fabulous work of art!

"IMPERIAL TROOP TRANSPORT"

created by THANK THE MAKER

Work In Progress Photo

"3-D PRINTED CUSTOM STAR WARS TOYS"

with DARTH DADDY & THANK THE MAKER

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Thursday, March 19, 2015

DARTH DADDY's CUSTOMIZING CORNER: RESIN CASTS, 3D PRINTED ACCESSORIES & PLAYSETS

Darth Daddy's Customizing Corner featured RESIN CASTS, 3D PRINTED ACCESSORIES & PLAYSETS in his latest post over at The Star Wars Underworld.

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Customizing action figures can be quite expensive. Especially if you have to buy a $15 action figure and the only piece that you need is the head. To avoid breaking the bank, advanced customizers will sometimes make a mold of the piece that they need, and then reproduce the required part with plastic cast resin. I have made a few casts of my own over the years creating things like: extra Clone Wars Chancellor Palpatine heads, Weequay pirate heads, and the lightsaber hilts for my General Pong Krell custom action figure. Creating casts can be both cost effective and a huge time saver.

Several customizing artists have begun to sell their cast pieces to the public and their offerings are just awesome. Over the years, I have bought cast pieces from many of these artists.

This week, I thought I'd share with you some of the artists that I have purchased from to provide you with a resource that can help you enhance your own collections and give you the ability to acquire some of these pieces for your own. From assorted head casts to accessories and full blown playsets, these guys offer it all. Below are pictures with samples of each artists work as well as their names and links to the online stores. I figured with tax returns coming in, I'd offer you all the opportunity to acquire some of these great items. Happy shopping!