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Friday, November 1, 2013

"Chukha Trok & Kaink" created by Darth Daddy

Last year Dad was asked by Mr. Black's Customs aka Incom to create a Chukha Trok and a Kaink from the Star Wars Caravan of Courage Ewok TV special that was on when Dad was a kid.   Dad was always a huge fan of Mr. Black's work and was honored by the offer and terrified at the same time.  Dad always considered his work as one of his key influences as he developed as a customizer himself.  Dad was very intimidated by the project because he had such little experience creating soft goods and he wasn't sure he would have what it took to complete the task.  Eventually Dad built up the courage (at least a year later) and just dove in head first.  

For a long time Dad struggled to find the right wood to use to make the accessories.  While on a visit to Sprywalker Ranch Dad sought the consultation of Star Wars customizer/landscaper Luke Sprywalker on what wood to use to create the Ewok customs.  With wood taken directly from Sprywalker Ranch, Dad fashioned the crystal staff of Kaink and the chest plate and axe handle of Chukha Trok. 

We thought that since today was "unofficially" Ewok Day, that this would be the perfect time to unveil the custom Ewok pair.  Tomorrow they ship off to the Netherlands to join their owner in their new home.



"Last Friday I received the two best Ewoks I have ever seen. As a kid I watched the Ewok movies and somehow that little part of the Star Wars saga has always been very dear to me. These two custom Ewoks Kaink and Chukha Trok were created by +customsforthekid and the quality is of an extremely professional level. The detail on both figures is mind blowing and it just shows how much love and dedication a serious customizer is able to put into his or her creations. I can only take my hat off in deep respect for Brian from +customsforthekid. These two mighty Ewok heroes will have a center spot on my shelves.".  - Mr. Black's Customs



 
"KAINK & CHUKHA TROK"
created by Darth Daddy

http://s740.photobucket.com/user/incomscustoms/library/Customs%20received%20from%20others?sort=3&page=1

photo by Mr. Black's Customs 



More pictures photographed by Mr. Black's Customs (including detailed shots of the Ewoks accessories!):




"Chukha Trok"
created by Darth Daddy

photo by Mr. Black's Customs









At some point, the ShamanLogray came by one of the teeth from Chukha-Trok's jawbone of an unidentified ivory toothed creature. Logray would have Deej Warrick present this tooth to Chukha-Trok, as a gift in exchange for Chukha-Trok's services to the caravan attempting to rescue Jeremitt and Catarine Towani from a Gorax. Chukha-Trok accepted his summons, and accompanied the caravan.

He was a proud warrior and when the Gorax threatened the lives of the stranded family and his fellow Ewoks, he sacrificed himself so the others could escape. Chukha-Trok had taught Mace Towani many lessons on their journey and gave him his axe before he died.



photo by Mr. Black's Customs


photo by Mr. Black's Customs 





"KAINK"
created by Darth Daddy


photo by Mr. Black's Customs 



 photo by Mr. Black's Customs 


 photo by Mr. Black's Customs


 photo by Mr. Black's Customs


 photo by Mr. Black's Customs 


 photo by Mr. Black's Customs 


 photo by Mr. Black's Customs



 photo by Mr. Black's Customs 


Kaink was the Ewokpriestess. She served as the guardian of the Soul Trees, and the village legend-keeper. She lived several miles away from the village where the Warrick family lived, leading a life of solitude and oneness with nature. Kaink carried a magical staff with a crystal on top. Kaink used her staff to emit a beam of mystical force when necessary, or at other times, to hypnotize animals. She accompanied the Ewok warriors on their mission to save Mace and Cindel Towani's parents. As village legend keepr, Kaink was deferred to by the formal title "Mistress Kaink." She was one of the few Ewoks who still remembered the heroism of the Ewok hero Erpham Warrick and the instrumental role of his great Ewok battle wagon. She told the legend to his grandson, Wicket Wystri Warrick, who later re-built the famous machine.



It's unknown whether Kaink assisted Wicket and the other Ewoks in helping the Rebellion to defeat the Galactic Empire in the Battle of Endor.




"These little heroes of Endor have found their way to my home and let me tell you, I am absolutely floored by the sheer quality and detail of each of them. Very, very proud to have these in my collection. I remember watching the Ewok movies on rental VHS back in the day (for you kids out there: VHS - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and these two Ewok characters somehow always stayed dear to me.

Being the photography nut I am, I just had to take a series of shots, which you can see in the link below. I've also included close up shots on the details." - Mr. Black's Customs

 


https://plus.google.com/b/1124540582...84495926140513







GRAND PRIZE WINNER Yakfinities #50!!





Dad's Chukha Trok was featured on Yakface.com's Facebook page.




Dad's Chukha Trok was featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.




Both Kaink & Chukha Trok were featured on the front page of Imperial Shipyards.




Dad's Ewoks made Yakface.com's Customizer Spotlight.




Tuesday, October 29, 2013

"CANTINA SPACER" created by Darth Daddy

Well, I'm still working on filling in my Chalmun's Cantina diorama with the characters from A New Hope that were never produced as action figures. My latest addition is a Cantina Spacer that can be found in the original movie in the background as the camera pans across the room. Since Hasbro has already produced all the parts needed to make the figure, it is one of the easiest ones to produce. Dad took the Legacy Bossk action figure, removed the head and replaced it with a Bo Shek helmet, and then replaced the forearms and legs below the knees and glued on the gloves and boots of a POTF Death Star Gunner to complete this figure.



"CANTINA SPACER"
created by Darth Daddy











SKILL LEVEL: BEGINNER


Be sure to enter your own custom to Yakfinities #50.







Saturday, October 26, 2013

JVCustoms ADDED TO "CUSTOMS I WISH I OWNED"




"Ahsoka Tano"
created by JVCustoms




Recently Dad set up a deviantART page to help promote my blog.  While setting up the page, Dad found the art of JVCustoms on the site.

JVCustoms is a professional figure customizer of 3 ¾ inch through 1/6 scale figures, as well as, vehicles from miniatures to 3 ¾ inch figure scale. He also dabbles in traditional drawing and digital art.

His tools of the trade include Vallejo Artist Acrylics & Varnishes, X-Acto Knives, Custom-Made Tools, Sandpaper (120 thru 400 Grit), Nail Files, Detail Paintbrushes, and more for Custom Figures. Pencils, Inks and Charcoal for Drawing and Photoshop for Digital Art.

JVCustoms is not currently accepting new commissions but he sells from his own collection often and will entertain offers for many of his already-completed customs. He also sells his customs on eBay.




JVCustoms






"CUSTOM Y-WING"
created by JVCustoms





JVCustoms on deviantART:
http://jvcustoms.deviantart.com/

JVCustoms on eBay:
http://www.ebay.com/usr/psychotropia76





Wednesday, October 23, 2013

CUSTOMIZER SPOTLIGHT UPDATE: I-AM-BOBA-FETT

We recently acquired a really cool custom action figure from Star Wars customizer I-AM-BOBA-FETT.  It's our second action figure from this artist.  Our first figure from him was a Selkath Jedi that can be seen on our Customizer Spotlight archive page.

I-AM-BOBA-FETT has been making custom figures, ships, accessories, you name it, for over 20 years. The latest addition to my collection from this artist is a Bunny Bot that was seen in the Clone Wars television series. It was a fun custom that we just couldn't pass up on. Lately this customizer has been popping out new Star Wars custom action figures with great fervor. I-AM-BOBA-FETT even began producing quality resin head casts of Cantina aliens and skiff guards from Jabba's palace using molds of his his own unique sculpts. We definitely recommend checking this artist out whether it is to commission his services or to buy one of his resin casts. We used one on our Melas custom action figure and we couldn't be happier.





"BUNNY BOT"
by I-AM-BOBA-FETT


 
Recently added this little guy to my collection too






Keep your eyes out for I-AM-BOBA-FETT customs for purchase at his ebay store located at:



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You can also check out I-AM-BOBA-FETT customs at his Photobucket account:



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You can also check out I-AM-BOBA-FETT customs at his Facebook page:



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Monday, October 21, 2013

Yakfinities #50 Continues





Yakface.com's 50th Yakfinities Customizing Challenge continues as several customizers have already contributed to the latest theme, The Original Trilogy! The entries thus far have been outstanding, and in addition to their standard random winners, someone will win the Amazon exclusive Droid Factory wave for the grand prize! Whether you’ve never customized before or are a crafty veteran, head on over to the forums and and show off your skills!