THE BUST UP - VINTAGE CHEWBACCA MASH UP

A week or two ago on Facebook, I saw the coolest Chewbacca action figure ever.  It was a custom Chewbacca figure created by Colins Customs.  Colin had used a Gentle Giant Bust Up Chewbacca with Hasbro's Vintage Chewbacca action figure to create one of the best representations of the character I've seen yet.  Especially, Chewbacca with the slicked back hair look from A New Hope.

We're not surprised that Colin came up with such a cool custom as this Chewbacca, Colins Customs' probably the most prolific Star Wars custom action figure artist out there today.  His collection is incredible, including almost every Star Wars character you can think of.  Colin's created them all.  

While on vacation, I made me a version of Colin's Chewbacca for Elias' collection.  Thanks Colin for one awesome idea for a Star Wars custom action figure.

"Chewbacca"

created by Darth Daddy

SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER

 Chewbacca created by Colins Customs

Dad's Chewbacca figure was featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.

Custom Action Figure News - Episode #57: Customizer Roundtable (Custom Commissions)

Lucasclones and Tamer were joined by a very esteemed panel of custom action figure artists to talk about the very controversial subject of commissioning a custom action figure project. Just what is a fair price on a custom action figure or vehicle? Custom Action Figure News aimed to cover this entire process from start to finish, including both the commissioner and the commissionee perspective. CAFN would like to thank Luke Sprywalker, Darth Daddy, and Ratfink's Customs for giving CAFN some time to talk about this.

If you haven't seen the brand new and improved CAFN Page yet, be sure to give it a look.

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




 

CUSTOMIZER SPOTLIGHT #33: SITHHAPPENS

This action figure is one of my favorite custom Mandalorian action figures.  I love the weathering and color scheme on this one, but I think my favorite part is the head once the helmet comes off.  Although the modifications are very simple, it shows that with just a little tweaking, a great figure can be made.  

SithHappens is usually known on eBay for selling his numerous resin head casts, but if you're lucky, you can find one of his cool custom action figures too.  Keep an eye out and check his eBay page often.  You may just find an awesome score like this on your next visit.

"MANDALORIAN"

created by SITHHAPPENS

SithHappens blog of Star Wars customs is located at:

 http://sanitariumcustoms.blogspot.com.

SithHappens eBay page:

http://myworld.ebay.com/sithhappens

SithHappens' Mandalorian was featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.

"Harry Flügge of StarconstruX Customs" added to Customs I Wish I Owned

Lately Facebook has been a great place for us to find Star Wars customizers.  Our latest customizer, Harry Flügge of StarconstruX Customs has been posting some spectacular eye candy lately and we just had to share his latest offerings with all of you.  This customizer from Germany has an OTC focus specializing in Dad's favorite Star Wars scenes...the Cantina and Jabba's Palace.  Harry has been doing his best to fill in all of the unreleased background characters, as well as modifying existing figures to create an incredibly awesone custom collection.  Hope you all enjoy his work as much as we do.  Be sure to click the links at the bottom to see more from this amazing artist!

Harry Flügge of StarconstruX Customs

Check out more of Harry Flügge's Star Wars custom action figures on his Facebook page.

Also be sure to visit his webpage:

http://www.starconstrux.de/index.htm