LAST DAY OF CHARITY AUCTION

This auction closes up today, so if you were planning on bidding, now's the time. Click on the image above to bid on this action figure.


100% Proceeds to benefit the family of Michael Martinez of Mercury Art Studios.

ONE COOL CUSTOMIZING FAD

At the beginning of this year we saw a lot of customizers taking advantage of combining the Vintage Gamorrean Guard with Marvel Universe Series 3 World War Hulk Action Figure. Both JACKOFTRADZE and Von Reinhardt put out variations on the figure and we know there were several more customizers who tackled the project also. When we saw fellow customizers results, we knew we wanted one too.

Knowing that the Vintage Gamorrean Guard was hard to come by this year, Dad didn't have the heart to cannibalize the figure to make his custom Gamorrean Gladiator action figure. He did have the heart to use parts from the POTF version though. Dad cut off the head of the figure and used the Dremel to make a hole in the head to make it ball jointed. All he had to do from there was paint the head to match the body.

GAMORREAN GLADIATOR
created by Darth Daddy

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His first time in the arena, this gladiator is about to earn his first battle scars.

If he lives that is...

Dad painted the back of the action figure's head with a chainmail colored paint to make his headwear appear metallic.


I bet you Marvel collectors are hating us Star Wars customizers for the reduced number of World War Hulk figures on the pegs.



Guess he's going to have to wait until his next challenge to earn those scars.



OTHER VARIATIONS.....

Rancor Slayer created by Von Reinhardt.

Rancor Slayer created by JACKOFTRADZE.

The first Gamorrean Gladiator custom action figure I ever saw was created by customizer Dan Curto which also used the head of a POTF Gamorrean Guard action figure with the body of an EXTREME SOLDIERS action figure.



PRESS RELEASES

Dad's "Gamorrean Gladiator" featured in Echo Base News' "Customizer Spotlight!"



Dad's "Gamorrean Gladiator" featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.

"Martinez Family" Benifit Auction: "McQuarrie Concept Arctic Rex" created by RUNDOWN

"McQuarrie Concept Arctic Rex" Custom Action Figure
created by RUNDOWN

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100% Proceeds to benefit the family of Micheal Martinez of Mercury Art Studios

For those of you unaware, we (the customizing community) lost a great friend and fellow artist, Michael Martinez, on July 2, 2011. However, a mother, fiance, and children, also lost a great father, friend, and future husband. Michael is survived by a young daughter Mikayla, a finace' Hollie, and an unborn child. We as a community have come together in their time of need to see what help we can offer them, and all proceeds from this auction will go to the family. Other groups such as the ImperialShipyards, and Echobase forums, are also doing their part to help the cause.

All of the customs in these auctions are brought to you by folks that do this for a living, so you can be assured you will receive a unique and quality piece or pieces for you contribution.

I thank you in advance for your bids and contribution to this worthwhile cause, and would be happy to answer any questions you may have with regards to the cause, or how you may otherwise contribute directly. Thank you and happy bidding!

Item Description

This Star Wars Custom "McQuarrie Concept" Arctic Captain Rex action figure is fully articulated and includes the pictured Gatling Gun and Pistols! Additional weathering for a realistic look. High quality Citadel Paints used.

Take a Close Look at the Details!!

Over 200 Custom figures sold. Buy with Confidence.

Check out additional pictures of this figure and Rundown's other Customs at http://sanitariumcustoms.blogspot.com/

JACKOFTRADZE CUSTOMIZER SPOTLIGHT: UPDATED

JACKOFTRADZE is a professional Toy Designer who has been working in the industry for over 10 years designing real toy products! He has been a very committed 1/18th scale Star Wars collector since 1991! He collected when no one cared about Star Wars and has been with the line ever since. He recently created a blog and as you read his blog you get the unique perspective of a Toy Designer and a Collector. He has been an active eBay member for over 10 years and for over 4 of those years he has been creating custom figures to enhance his collection. He has a lot of cool customs and insights to share that I think you will enjoy.

Since our previous Customizer Spotlight on JACKOFTRADZE, we have acquired several more Star Wars custom action figures and we decided to use the slideshow format to showcase them all just so we could save on space. Check out the newest JACKOFTRADZE additions to my collection!

JACKOFTRADZE CUSTOMIZER SPOTLIGHT:
UPDATE

Click the graphics below to check out JACKOFTRADZE's blog & his Sunday night auctions on ebay.

JACKOFTRADZE "Jedi Master Count Dooku" featured on Action Figure Customs. Click image above to read the article.

That's My Face.com

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In early July, Dad checked our email for the blog and we got a really cool email from one of our readers named Mary Shummer. She told us about a really cool website where people could obtain a super-realistic doll head of just about anybody if you provide them with just a photo. You have the ability to get a head sculpt of yourself, your kids, your boss, ANYONE!!

Apparently they make the heads in many scales to fit Barbie dolls, 12 inch figures, 3 3/4" action figures and more. Thanks Mary for the information!!

Dad apologizes for being so slow posting this. He read it one day while he was at work and planned on posting it that night, but never had the chance when he got home. Better late than never I guess.