Customs for the Kid

Saturday, July 7, 2012

CAFN Episode 33: Tankster Innovations Interview

Another great interview with another super talented customizer. Listen to this interview with Tankster Innovations. He gives a super cool customizing tip on how you can use a hot glue gun to create some really impressive fire effects. Check out the links below to see his work (I recommend his Joe albums on Facebook!)

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Tankster-Innovations/134262863348152

http://tankstercustoms.blogspot.com/

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

Thursday, July 5, 2012

A new chapter of "Tales From The Clone Wars" is nearing completion...

Kualan is teasing us with this image from his upcoming chapter. I wonder if my Trandoshan Jedi is in this new chapter. Click on through to see the latest teaser graphic full size!

Monday, July 2, 2012

H'nemthe Jedi

This H'nemthe Jedi was created with the body of the Vintage Kit Fisto and the head of the M'liyoom. All I had to do was paint the neck post and the hands to get this one done.

"H'nemthe Jedi"

by Elias

My H'nemthe Jedi was featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.

Ralph McQuarrie Custom Contest

Imperial Shipyard's next Customs Contest!

Hot off the press, Luke Sprywalker announces the next custom contest: the Ralph McQuarrie Challenge. This one is wide open. You can create a custom figure, vehicle, or dio and as long as it is new work and is inspired by one of Mr. McQuarrie's Concepts (Yes, you need to show the artwork that inspired your custom). You can read the full details in the Contest Thread. We hope this can be a lasting tribute to the man who helped create our most favored hobby.

CAFN: Episode 32 - Roundtable - State of Collecting

CAFN Episode 32

Dad missed taking part in this episode due to unforseen circumstances. In this roundtable Custom Action Figure News tried to stay positive as they discussed the dismal state of collecting right now and the distribution issues that seem to be the root of it all. Is collecting a dying hobby? Find out as they delve into it with former guests Luke Sprywalker and Wraithnine as well as, newcomer and admin of Jedi Temple Archives, Paul Harrison. Listen as they offer their opinions, theories and conspiracies on the state of collecting today. (download)

On another note tech issues struck in the form of an echo due to the live broadcast. Good news is they discovered the issue and will have that resolved for next show. Live feature is not going anywhere.