Star Wars Celebration VI: Diorama Workshop & Customizing Panel

Get ready folks!  There's a reason why everybody that goes to Celebration makes an early stop and then frequent visits throughout their weekend experience to this one event that has now become the most popular event year after year.  The room for the Diorama Workshop is the favorite of children that attend Celebration because they get the experience of building their own diorama, and then being able to take their creations home at no cost, thanks to generous donations.  The children all help each other to construct a 1:18 scale Tatooine with help from the masters like Frank D'iorio.  

Hopefully, next Celebration there will be a Custom Action Figure Workshop everyone can attend.  Cross your fingers and show your support for the 1st ever Custom Action Figure Panel at this years Panel Discussion on Sunday at the Collecting Stage from 11:15am - 12:00pm.  Star Wars customizers Sillof, Sith_fire30 and Luke Sprywalker will be presenting to what we're expecting to be the panel talked about the most after Celebration VI is over.  Don't be surprised if you also see these guys over at the Diorama Workshop when you're there.  I can confirm that there will be sightings because these three artists are all diorama builders of epic proportions as well.  Definitely the place to be so fit it into your schedule.

"UnDead Nightsister" by Peakob1 Added to My Collection

Although I already have a lot of customs by Star Wars customizer Peakob1, when he asked me if I wanted his latest creation, I jumped at the chance to pick up this incredibly cool UnDead Nightsister that he created.  The detail in the sculpting and the paint applications are just amazing.  I can't wait to get the Target 3-pack that should be hitting stores soon so I can get a proper Dathomir set up going.  Look out Grievous!

UnDead Nightsister

by Peakob1

The world Dathomir holds many dark secrets -- such as ancient incantations that could raise the dead. When the planet was attacked by the Separatists during the Clone Wars, the most ancient and knowledgeable of the Nightsister clan used her power to stir the bodies of the Nightsisters graveyard. From preserved cocoons built to resemble the trees of Dathomir emerged mummified warriors. The shrieking zombies mindlessly attacked their enemies, swarming over battle droids in droves.

Peakob1's Undead Nightsister was featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.

Human Jedi by Elias

I took a cue from Dad's way of doing figures and decided to make a quick action figure so I could play with my toys more this weekend. I just wanted an action figure that I could use to play a story that took place during the Purge of Order 66 instead of spending my entire day creating a more involved custom figure.  So here is a "quick head swap" custom action figure to make a custom Jedi action figure with no name.  This way you aren't ruining any stories if he gets the old Imperial treatment.  I used the head of the new Vintage Tantive IV Rebel Guard and the body of the Luke Skywalker that came in the 3-pack with Qui-Gon Jin and Bultar Swan.  The best part about this custom action figure is that no modification is needed.  Just snap on and snap off.  You could create the figure and use him for as long as you like.  No fodder is needed as long as you have the two figures that I used for parts.  You can even return the pieces back to their orignial owners once you're done playing.

Send us pictures of your no modification custom figures.  Be sure it takes only seconds to make,and we'll add your pictures to this post.  Don't forget to send your name and the recipe you used.

Human Jedi

by Elias

Lucasclones' Customs: A new Facebook Group just for Action Figure Artists to sell their works is formed!

"A new Facebook Group just for Action Figure Artists to sell their works is formed! I started this group today to help out all action figure artists sell their work. Sometimes selling is a necessary evil in order to keep up the hobby! Click the link to join our group. The main focus is to sell your custom figures and avoid the hassle and fees of ebay! We need your help!" - Lucasclones

"Customs for the Kid" Celebrates 2 Years of Blogging

It's hard to believe that we have been doing this for so long, but as of today, we have been officially promoting the Star Wars custom action figure community for two years.  We just want to thank everyone for all your visits, comments and feedback.  With visitors from over a hundred different countries, we never thought that what we started at home in our kitchen would have ever grown to be so popular.  Thanks again for your loyal support and please enjoy this video showcasing the year in review. Check out the video below showcasing the action figures that we created in our second year of the blog.

CFTK: YEAR TWO

by Elias & Darth Daddy

Customizer Spotlight #21: BL4CK5H33P

It's been a long time since we did one of these posts, but it wasn't for a lack of wanting to.  Truth is the archives were deleted due to an interface change on Blogger.  We hit the edit button to update the archives and it was gone with a hit of the button.  So after a month of rebuilding the archives, we have an update.   BL4CK5H33P is a newcomer to the customizing forums, but his action figures look like the work of a veteran.  When we saw a few of his customs for sale, we jumped at the chance to purchase two of our favorite pieces of his.  These figures look great and we recommend checking out his forum thread and sales thread to see if anything calls out to you.  This customizer will be one to watch.

Smuggler

by BL4CK5H33P

 Dathomiri/Human Hybrid Nightbrother

 by BL4CK5H33P

BL4CK5H33P's Custom Thread:

 

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7776.0

 BL4CK5H33P's Sales Thread:

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=7836.0

Luke Sprywalker's Jabba Project

Luke Sprywalker is gearing up for Celebration IV and his Jabba Project has been pure eye candy.  This is one that needs to be seen in all it's glory.  I think everyone would want these figures.  They're all just so amazing.  His repaint on Bubo is what really has us floored here at home.  We love the way he painted the eyes.  If you will be attending Celebration IV, be sure to see him speak at the Custom Action Figure Panel along with Sith_fire30 and Sillof.

Chewie Unveiled Chapter 1 of The Enloe Trials Photo-Novel

We were really excited to see this one released.  Justin did a great job on his latest installment.
Click here to see this for yourself.

CAFN Episode 35: PAINTING ROUNDTABLE

CAFN Episode 35

CAFN Episode 35:
 Bonus Content

Get ready for a customizing roundtable about painting your custom action figures. Special guest podcasters include Dayton Allen (Sith_fire30), L.E. Spry (Luke Sprywalker), and Daniel Barnes (Tankster Innovations). There is so much information packed into this cast its crazy!. Sit back get a piece of paper and a pen and get ready to learn a lot about how to paint a figure from start to finish. Nuff said.

Go here to listen to the Custom Action
Figure News podcast: 

 http://www.imperialshipyards.net/cafnpage.html

If there is anything you would like them to feature on a future podcast be sure to let them know at:

chad.cafnpodcast@yahoo.com

tamer@imperialshipyards.net