THE DORKY DIVA SHOW- CUSTOMS FOR THE KID INTERVIEW

This week on The Dorky Diva Show, Customs for the Kid had the opportunity to chat with Savanna and Brian about what goes into the process of making custom Star Wars action figures and how we learned this fine art together!

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ELIAS OF "CUSTOMS FOR THE KID" WINS "CUSTOM ACTION FIGURE ARTIST OF THE YEAR" @ TOY NEWS INTERNATIONAL's 2018 TOY AWARDS

 

"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

Elias of "Customs for the Kid" Up for "Custom Action Figure Artist of the Year" in Toy News International's 2018 Toy Awards

The Final Round of voting is currently going now for Toy News International's 2018 Toy Awards and Elias is in the running for "Custom Action Figure Artist of the Year".  While he took first place in Round One of voting, Elias is still up against the last two action figure customizers for the award. The winner of the award will be receiving an actual physical award which we will be handed out during New York Toy Fair in February 2019.  Below is a video gallery of Elias' custom action figure art for those interested. Needless to say, it would be a huge honor to be awarded the prize.

ELIAS' 2018 CUSTOMS

Queen Miraj Scintel

Old Daka

Bo Katan

Latts Razzi

Season One - Sabine Wren

Season Two - Sabine Wren

Season Three - Sabine Wren

Vice Admiral Amilyn Holdo

Star Wars Custom Action Figures

created by Elias of "Customs for the Kid"