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We have always been huge Peak-OB1 fans in this house. For many years now he has created some of the coolest Clone Wars custom action figures, many of which have a home in our personal collection. Since we are such big fans, we jumped at the opportunity to add some new characters to our action figure displays when PeakOB1 created a "Dr. Nuvo Vindi", a "Sy Snootles", "Jek Lawquane", "Nimbanel Bartender" and "Clone Commando Gregor".
All these figures sport beautiful sculpts, reliable engineering, and the gorgeous paint applications that Peak-OB1 is most known for. We can't thank him enough for helping us build the most impressive Clone Wars action figure collection in the world today. One day we're going to have to house our collection in a museum so everyone can enjoy it. Maybe if we ever stop playing with it. Don't hold your breath. It may be a while.
"Dr. Nuvo Vindi"
created by Peak-OB1
"Jek Lawquane"
created by Peak-OB1
"Cut, Suu & Shaeeah Lawquane" created by Peak-OB1
"Sy Snootles"
created by Peak-OB1 Custom Creations
"Ziro the Hutt" created by Darth Daddy
"Nimbanel Bartender"
created by Peak-OB1
"Clone Commander Gregor"
created by Peak-OB1
"D-Squad" created by Wraithnine (except for WAC-47)
While we have plenty of completed custom action figures ready to be posted up on the blog, we still have plenty of picture editing still left to do. We were going to try and get it done before the holiday, but it just didn't happen. Truth be told, it was a good thing, because if we completed the task, we would have forgotten to do a Customizer Spotlight this month.
Peak-OB1 is probably the most featured artist on the blog other than ourselves and for good reason. We own over forty of his Star Wars custom action figures. In fact this is the second custom action figure of this character in our collection that was made by Peak-OB1. The first version of the character we acquired was of Gregor in his Republic Commando armor. This time we obtained a version of Gregor while he was employed as a dishwasher that suffered from amnesia. It was another wonderful addition to the Clone Wars collection!
Yesterday was my birthday, and Dad knows how much I love the custom action figures created by Peak-OB1. You couldn't imagine my surprise when I opened up my birthday present and it was a box full of Peak-OB1 action figures. Especially when they were action figures I used to only dream to one day own. I created a video of my new birthday presents that showcase the figures with pictures that were taken by Peak-OB1. Thanks Chad for making it possible.
Chad Peak (aka: Peak-OB1 or CAP) is a 35 year old artist in Denver, Colorado and has been a Star Wars fan all his life. He makes customs for the love of the hobby and you won't find a more dedicated fan. He hopes one day that he can have an entire custom collection simply because it is personalized to him and he never seeks financial gain by doing his customs, although he has done a few commissions at reasonable prices. He started customizing in '95. He doesn't count some of the vintage Ewoks that he colored over with black and brown markers as a kid.
He refers to his style of customizing as "hard sculpting" opposed to using sculpy to mold his own figures. He uses bits of existing parts and dremels those down to make a new result. He believes that it makes for a much stronger figure because he's a little like Jar Jar, "hesa clumsy" and often drops figures. Usually they don't break if he builds them properly. He finds customizing very exciting and he has many projects on the horizon.
Hope you enjoy the Peak-OB1 Custom Creations from my collection!
He displays his customs on Yakface, Imperial Shipyards, Droids and Ewoks and Jedi Defender.
For my birthday this year, Dad added a few more Clone Wars custom action figures made by Peak-OB1 Custom Creations to my collection. The first action figure is of a character fans were introduced to as early in the show as Season 1 while the other two custom action figures were of characters featured in the final season of the show.
The first action figure, a custom Peppi Bow, features brilliant paintwork and a stunning sculpt, including a removable hat! The figure is so heavily modified, I can't even identify the parts used to construct the figure. Nevertheless, the craftsmanship is absolutely fantastic, and I am honored to say that she now graces my Clone Wars shelf with her presence.
The other action figures are a set, the Martez sisters! Rafa Martez features her signature fur coat, and an especially beautiful paint job on her head, which appears to be a modified Clone Wars Shaak Ti head. Her necklace is a loose accessory, which is quite a feat, given the small size of the piece. Trace Martez comes with a pair of removable pilot goggles, and a wonderful sculpt. The hair, jacket, pants, and boots are all beautifully hand sculpted and painted to bring this work of art to life. The Martez sisters will make a fine addition to my collection!
Every time I add a new Peak-OB1 Custom Creations figure to my collection, it's always such a thrill. His talents as an artist are always apparent in his work, and I find myself wanting to learn how to apply variations to his paint technique in my own work whenever I can. To see more of his work, watch our show, Customizing the Clone Wars, where we do in an depth analysis of each Clone Wars episode, as well as provide tutorials for making the custom figures that we produced of characters from each episode.
While I have been busy making non-Star Wars custom action figures for clients, Dad has been helping with making content for our blog by painting up some custom action figure prints that were sent to us by friends of ours in the custom action figure artist community. Chad Peak aka Peak-OB1 Custom Creations is one of our oldest and closest friends. You may recall our YouTube show with Peak-OB1 Custom Creations called "Customizing The Clone Wars" where we went episode by episode sharing with our audience how we went about making the unreleased characters from the show as action figures.
This great design of Wag Too and a great companion piece to his Tee Watt Kaa action figure design and print. Being able to complete the father and son set was a real treat!
We have a plenty more prints that Darth Daddy will be painting this year so don't be surprised if you see a few other designs from Chad on the blog in the future,
Peak-OB1 Custom Creations & Customs for the Kid respond to the announcement by Lucasfilm about the return of "The Clone Wars" animated TV series and we discuss how it may impact the Star Wars action figure line. Make sure you listen to the end of our videocast for our special announcement. Be sure to share your thoughts on the future of Clone Wars action figures and what you want to see in the comments below.
SHOW NOTES
Check out the lists Peak-OB1 and Customs for the Kid were asked to put together for Jedi Temple Archives to share with Hasbro. We were happy that it already reached the eyes of Steve Evans director of design for the Star Wars brand team over at Hasbro.
In a perfect world, the sculpts on these figures would be made so they could pass for animated or realistic. A hybrid, similar to The Clone Wars action figure of Cad Bane that came with TODO-360.
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"This list was a blast to do! It's nice to offer some concepts and ideas every once in while! Both Darth Daddy and I left off a bunch of characters.
Here is Peak-OB1's most wanted list:
1.) Bo Katan: We are in a time right now where, like it or not Girls rule! This character is in both Clone Wars and Rebels and everyone loves Mando bounty hunters
2.) Sugi: Once again this character is in Clone Wars and mentioned in the book "Shattered Empire" where her niece is one of the main characters fly that green gunship around!
3.) Ben Kenobi in Rako Hardeen Disguise: Would be my absolute all time favorite! This is such a great look for him and the first time, he uses the code name Ben!
4.) Ventress Bounty Hunter: or pretty much any Ventress outfit you want to make would be a hit in my mind! She is such a solid character by the end of the show!
5.) Ketsu Onyo: In both Rebels and the new Forces of Destiny. Probably the most elaborate costume I have seen since Hasbro made Cato Parisiti in the toy line.
There's so many more. If just a few of these are produced I'm sure it would make a lot of people happy!
Also Wanted to thank Paul Very much, for letting us work on this list!" - Peak-OB1 Custom Creations
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"I really wanted to get the 99 action figure on the list, but we tried to narrow it down to only a certain number of slots and I lost the coin toss ;) I think we need an action figure of a character of his caliber in the line. Imagine what the implications would have been if Domino Squad never made it into the field as their instructors were planning. 99 had a huge impact on The Clone Wars, but we forget his contribution by the end. He also is very relatable to all the Star Wars fans overcoming short term or long term disabilities that rarely feel represented in toy lines.
I think all the figures listed here are significant enough characters to merit a figure and it would be nice to see them made over the coming years.
I like all the interest in this topic because it shows just how much love there is for the animated Star Wars content.
DARTH DADDY's TOP 10 DESIRED "CLONE WARS" FIGURES
1.) Satine Kryze: Any Outfit. Preferably a 3-pack of her in her headdress outfit, pink adventure gear outfit, and the blue outfit she died in. The love interest of Obi-Wan Kenobi NEEDS an action figure. She died in his arms! At Maul's hands. What fan doesn't want to recreate that scene in plastic?
2.) Professor Huyang: Love the idea of a droid lightsaber building instructor who was present when Yoda built his own lightsaber. With David Tenant from Dr.Who voicing the character he is sure to be a good selling figure.
3.) Bo Katan: She is in both Clone Wars and Rebels and features as a major player in both. Viszla’s partner in crime. Plus, she's a Mandalorian and Satine's sister.
4.) Pong Krell: Scariest villain in the entire series, and he’s a Jedi!
5.) Sugi: One of the coolest new bounty hunters we got on the show. I’d love if she came with her ship.
6.) Ziro the Hutt: He was the villain of the theatrical release and a great reoccurring figure throughout the series. He’d look great in a set with Sy Snootles.
7.) Kalani: Love the design of this droid. Plus, he made it into Rebels.
8.) Lux Bonteri: A pretty major character. Lux was the love interest of Ahsoka and they had several adventures together. I’d prefer the Onderaan version for his figure.
9.) Steela Gerrera: The first Rebel leader. Need I say more.
10.) Saw Gerrera: Have to have a companion figure to Steela and Lux. Plus he raises Jyn Erso and is heavily featured in Rogue One.
Other Honorable Mentions: Younglings from Season 5 Ahsoka/Hondo “Gathering” arc, Younglings & Trandoshans from "Padawan Lost", Hondo Gang members, Pune Zignat, C-21 Highsinger, and of course all other figures that actually made our final list.
DARTH DADDY's TOP 10 DESIRED “REBELS” FIGURES
1.) Hondo: One of my favorite Star Wars characters of all-time!
2.) AP-5: The only Ghost crew member to not be made.
3.) Season 3 Ezra Bridger: An updated version of Ezra is a must.
4.) Blind Kanan Jarrus: Another figure we desperately need. It would be cool if the face shield were removable.
5.) Season 3 Sabine Wren: The coolest look Sabine has had on the show so far. Don't forget her Darksaber!
6.) Azmorigan: He'd look awesome in plastic!
7.) Ketsu Onyo: Love the look of the character design. This character definitely needs a removable helmet.
8.) Lando Calrissian: Love the look of the Rebels Lando.
9.) Cham Syndulla: One of the coolest characters from the animated content and Hera's dad.
10.) Numa: Another cool nod to The Clone Wars, nothing cooler than seeing Numa all grown up.
Honorable Mentions: Tarkin, Sabine's family, and all other figures that made the final list.
A big thanks to Paul Harrison and Peak-OB1 and for asking me to participate in this!" - Darth Daddy of Customs for the Kid
Asajj Ventress - One of the more popular characters outside the films, she had an engaging character arc throughout TCW and beyond.
Hondo Ohnaka - Nomadscout's second favorite character from TCW (behind Gregor), also has the distinction of being in Rebels.
Pre Vizsla - We already said Mandos sell. The stylized animated version was an insult.
Huyang - Voiced by David Tennant. Make the figure, already.
Gregor - Nomadscout's personal favorite character from TCW
Admiral Trench - A competent CIS military leader with an interesting alien design would make a great figure.
Echo - If you're gonna do Fives, you gotta do Echo.
Multipacks/Deluxe Suggestions
Anything Mandolorian - Did we mention the Mandos sell? How about a Deathwatch Pack? Or a Maul/Savage-centered pack?
Nightsisters - We do have an EU version of a Nightsister, but a pack of TCW inspired Nightsisters/Mother Talzin/Asajj Ventress would be cool.
Kid Padawans - Another popular arc was when Ahsoka led 6 young padawans to Ilum (in a nod to the Microseries) to find their kyber crystals.
Father/Son/Daughter - From a polarizing, but interesting arc that tested viewers' understanding of The Force.
Steela/Saw Gererra - Young Saw and his sister Steela were instrumental in the rise of the Rebellion, and Saw later appeared in Rebels and in Rogue One.
Tiplar/Tiplee - Creepy Jedi twins, but would make awesome figures, and were part of the story that featured the only time Sidious kind of panicked.
Cancelled Rex - As an alternative to single figures suggested above, how about the cancelled Rex (Phase 1 & 2), in a 3 pack with ARC Trooper Fives and ARC Trooper Echo?
