When we found out that Kessel Run Review was coming back from their seven year hiatus, we were so excited that it was hard to stay tight lipped about it. Thankfully, our good friend Luke Sprywalker and his Outer Rim Traders store were also being featured on the show so we were able to talk about our excitement with him before the newest episode was released today. Like many of our friends in the Star Wars toy collecting community, we were huge fans of the show. From solid toy reviews to hilarious creative commercials, Kessel Run Review always impressed. What we really loved about Wookielover1138's toy review show was that she always took the time to feature custom action figure art in every episode's "Custom Cargo". Showcasing custom action figure artists in every episode was unique to all other toy shows at the time, and we became loyal viewers. The return episode does not disappoint. It brought back all the best elements of the show and it felt like they never left. Their new studio looks great, and did you see that awesome Padme nose art on that Republic Gunship at the end of the video, so cool! We can't thank Wookielover1138 enough for letting us be a part of Kessel Run Review's special return episode!
Showing posts with label Luke Sprywalker. Show all posts
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Sunday, June 11, 2017
"CUSTOMIZING THE CLONE WARS" - EPISODE 50
Clone Wars custom action figure artists, Peak-OB1 Custom Creations & Elias and Darth Daddy of "Customs for the Kid" are joined by special guest Luke Sprywalker to display Clone Wars custom action figures from Season 3 of The Clone Wars TV series episodes "Padawan Lost" and "Wookiee Hunt".
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Sunday, February 7, 2016
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
LUKE SPRYWALKER @ VIRGINIA COMICON and TOY SHOW on FEB. 7, 2015
If you are in the Richmond, Virginia area this upcoming weekend, be sure to check out the Virginia Comicon and Toy Show on Saturday, February 7, 2015 that is being held at the Richmond Raceway Complex. Star Wars custom action figure artist Luke Sprywalker will have a table at the event where he will be selling Star Wars toys, as well as some of his custom action figures and dioramas.
Luke Sprywalker is a great ambassador for the Star Wars customizing community. Sprywalker is regularly promoting customizing contests in fan forums and he's a custom action figure moderator for the forums at Imperial Shipyards. Luke Sprywalker was also an excellent representative for the hobby because he does diorama work and does more than just dabble when it comes to vehicle creation. Sprywalker even created the characters for the photo novel Star Wars Apocalypse written by Nate Ciurla aka Kessel Run Imports and with graphic design and action figures created by Julian Maurice aka Hangarbay94. Luke Sprywalker has had his hands in every aspect of the hobby. The Jabba's Palace diorama he built was full of his custom figures and were on display the entire length of Celebration VI at the Diorama Workshop. He was also one of three Star Wars custom action figure artists to speak at the first ever Star Wars Custom Action Figure Panel held at Star Wars Celebration VI. It's worth going to the event just to see Luke Sprywalker's work up close and in person.
Also featured at "Darth Daddy's Customizing Corner" on The Star Wars Underworld.
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Richmond Raceway Complex
600 E Laburnum Ave
Richmond, VA 23222
Saturday, February 7, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM (EST)
Thursday, January 16, 2014
DARTH DADDY's CUSTOMIZING CORNER: LUKE SPRYWALKER
Darth Daddy's Customizing Corner featured Star Wars artist Luke Sprywalker in the latest feature over at The Star Wars Underworld.
Jabba's Denizens created by Luke Sprywalker
So now that we got all the introductions out of the way last week, it is time to introduce you to the first Star Wars custom action figure artist we will be featuring here on The Star Wars Underworld. L.E. Spry aka Luke Sprywalker is an incredibly talented Star Wars customizer to present you with as we begin our journey through all the noteworthy custom action figure artists found in the Star Wars community today. I first learned about the art of Luke Sprywalker when I started posting the figures I made with my son over in the forums at Yakface.com. Sprywalker also posted there. He really took me under his wing and gave me some great advice over the years to improve my skills as an artist. Luke Sprywalker has created so many cool customs. He keeps putting out inspirational pieces one after another. He's definitely one of our favorite customizers here at home. He has been displaying his customs on the internet since 2008 and when he isn't making action figures, he is regularly promoting custom action figure contests in the forums at Imperial Shipyards. His weathering and painting skills really compliment his creative builds and have earned him notoriety even outside the customizing community.
"Ro Kurota with Speeder Bike" created by Luke Sprywalker
Some of you may know Luke Sprywalker from the Celebration VI "Star Wars Custom Action Figure Panel" that was held in the summer of 2012. Luke Sprywalker was asked by Lucasfilm to be a speaker at the panel along with Star Wars customizers Sillof and Sith_fire30. Luke Sprywalker was an excellent choice to represent the hobby because he does a lot of diorama work and vehicle creation too. He also was the winner of RebelForce Radio's Smuggler's Gambit Custom Action Figure Contest that was held last year for his Ro Kurota custom action figure entry.
"Mandalorians" created by Luke Sprywalker
He's one of the first customizers we featured over at our blog, and we definitely recommend that you all take a gander at the rest of his work because this feature barely scratches the surface. If you want to see a video slideshow of his work, take a trip over to the blog and take a look.
"Norris Tretch with Speeder Bike" created by Luke Sprywalker
Not only is Luke Sprywalker one talented artist, but he's also a good friend. This past summer, my son and I took a trip to the home of Luke Sprywalker, and got to see all of his custom action figure art in person. It was really cool to get a tour of his studio and talk shop during our visit. It was so much fun that we got together at Sprywalker Ranch one more time while we were in the area before we headed back home. Seeing his Jabba's Palace diorama was a real treat.
We even got to see Luke Sprwalker's Jabba's Palace diorama from Celebration out in his garage.
Be sure to stay up to date with his work because Sprywalker is always busy creating something new that will just knock your socks off. Even more importantly, he's now taking commissions so if you want something made, get in touch with him before he's overwhelmed with requests. We included a bunch of links at the bottom of the post for Sprywalker so you can reach him and so that you don't have to miss a single update.
See you next week!
Click the links below to check out Luke Sprywalker's latest customs:
Friday, November 1, 2013
"Chukha Trok & Kaink" created by Darth Daddy
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 Chukha 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.
"Last Friday I received the two best Ewoks I have ever seen. As a kid I watched the Ewok movies and somehow that little part of the Star Wars saga has always been very dear to me. These two custom Ewoks Kaink and Chukha Trok were created by +customsforthekid and the quality is of an extremely professional level. The detail on both figures is mind blowing and it just shows how much love and dedication a serious customizer is able to put into his or her creations. I can only take my hat off in deep respect for Brian from +customsforthekid. These two mighty Ewok heroes will have a center spot on my shelves.". - Mr. Black's Customs
"Last Friday I received the two best Ewoks I have ever seen. As a kid I watched the Ewok movies and somehow that little part of the Star Wars saga has always been very dear to me. These two custom Ewoks Kaink and Chukha Trok were created by +customsforthekid and the quality is of an extremely professional level. The detail on both figures is mind blowing and it just shows how much love and dedication a serious customizer is able to put into his or her creations. I can only take my hat off in deep respect for Brian from +customsforthekid. These two mighty Ewok heroes will have a center spot on my shelves.". - Mr. Black's Customs
"KAINK & CHUKHA TROK"
created by Darth Daddy
created by Darth Daddy
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
More pictures photographed by Mr. Black's Customs (including detailed shots of the Ewoks accessories!):
"Chukha Trok"
created by Darth Daddy
At some point, the ShamanLogray came by one of the teeth from Chukha-Trok's jawbone of an unidentified ivory toothed creature. Logray would have Deej Warrick present this tooth to Chukha-Trok, as a gift in exchange for Chukha-Trok's services to the caravan attempting to rescue Jeremitt and Catarine Towani from a Gorax. Chukha-Trok accepted his summons, and accompanied the caravan.
He was a proud warrior and when the Gorax threatened the lives of the stranded family and his fellow Ewoks, he sacrificed himself so the others could escape. Chukha-Trok had taught Mace Towani many lessons on their journey and gave him his axe before he died.
"KAINK"
created by Darth Daddy
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
photo by Mr. Black's Customs
Kaink was the Ewokpriestess. She served as the guardian of the Soul Trees, and the village legend-keeper. She lived several miles away from the village where the Warrick family lived, leading a life of solitude and oneness with nature. Kaink carried a magical staff with a crystal on top. Kaink used her staff to emit a beam of mystical force when necessary, or at other times, to hypnotize animals. She accompanied the Ewok warriors on their mission to save Mace and Cindel Towani's parents. As village legend keepr, Kaink was deferred to by the formal title "Mistress Kaink." She was one of the few Ewoks who still remembered the heroism of the Ewok hero Erpham Warrick and the instrumental role of his great Ewok battle wagon. She told the legend to his grandson, Wicket Wystri Warrick, who later re-built the famous machine.
It's unknown whether Kaink assisted Wicket and the other Ewoks in helping the Rebellion to defeat the Galactic Empire in the Battle of Endor.
"These little heroes of Endor have found their way to my home and let me tell you, I am absolutely floored by the sheer quality and detail of each of them. Very, very proud to have these in my collection. I remember watching the Ewok movies on rental VHS back in the day (for you kids out there: VHS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and these two Ewok characters somehow always stayed dear to me.
Being the photography nut I am, I just had to take a series of shots, which you can see in the link below. I've also included close up shots on the details." - Mr. Black's Customs
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