Tonight we take a peek into the customizing world of forum member Tonphanan, who has created a stunning alternative take on the death of Mace Windu. Check out several images of this cool custom setup after the jump!
Category Archives: Customizing
Customized Star Wars Command Figures
Yak reader Darth Ray writes in with a story of a special project he and his son have been working on involving the new Star Wars Command game from Hasbro.
“My son was inspired by the latest episode of “The Realm Recap“. He has started painting (or should it be called re-painting?) Star Wars Command figures. He started with the Ewoks. The attached picture shows the painted Command Ewoks and the Hasbro/Lego Ewoks that inspired the design.” “We’ve always said a Star Wars license should something like this!”
Excellent work Ray! I think the Command line is a perfect “starter pack” for people that are interested in customizing but don’t want to tackle painting a more expensive action figure quite yet. The painting of Command figure could serve as a canvas for honing/developing skills before moving up to a larger scale.
Click the image above for a closer look at his son’s work.
Yakfinities Customizing Challenge #53
For all you veteran customizers (and those of you itching for an excuse to finally get into this part of the hobby), Yakfinities #53 runs through the end of September. The theme is Merchants – which gives you the flexibility to make a custom of virtually any species you want.
So head on over to the forums to submit your entry, or kick back and check out the latest customs made by clicking on the image above.
Amazing Custom 31″ Battle-Damaged Darth Vader
Leave it to the ingenuity of customizers. Javier “Maulfett” Bonet send in images of his awesome custom 31″ Jakks Pacific Battle Damaged Darth Vader he built. Click on through to check out his project!
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Great Diorama Parts Available
If you’re like me, you liked some of what you saw at SDCC out of Hasbro, but for the upteenth year in a row now you find their lack of dioramas and playsets disturbing. So what can you do? Go to a resource who listens to the wishes of those that like environments for our figures!
So if you haven’t already, check out the high quality resin products from forum member Raylen, owner of Holeinthegroundpro.com.
You can also check out some of the products our forum members have purchased from him and painted up themselves, and even request new items from him in our forums.
Yakfinities #52 Roundup Report
All entries are in for Yakfinities #52 – Jabba’s Entourage – and we’ve got another big Roundup Report for your viewing pleasure!
Check out all the fantastic entries (nearly 50 new customs) by clicking here, and see who is walking away with some cool Black Series action figures!
New Custom Action Figure News Podcast
Our friends at Imperialshipyards have continued their podcast video format as Dayton Allen aka Sith_Fire_30 has rejoined them for their latest update. He gets into all his great new ALIEN, ALIENS, Prometheus, Blade Runner, and of course Star Wars Custom Action Figures and Dioramas. As many in the community know, Sith_Fire_30 is a great ambassador for customizing in general and he gives viewers some tips, new techniques, and some especially promising new product information to make your customizing easier and better! Check it all out after the jump!
Custom Action Figure News Podcasts
Our friends at Imperialshipyards recently began a new video format with their Custom Action Figure News podcasts, and kicked off the new format by interviewing a well-known customizer around the community, Chad Peak aka Peakob1.
Kick back and enjoy his story by clicking on the above image, which showcases many great customs, check out his customizing tools, and learn a custom tip or two. They also made time to do their Star Wars What’s on the Pegs feature, and talked about the new Walgreens Exclusive Boba Fett.
And if you get tired of looking at their mugs you can go to the CAFN Archive Page and download Episode 70 to your favorite device!
ANOVOS Reveals Full Darth Vader Replica Costume
StarWars.com today announces the all-new Darth Vader (TESB) Replica Costume from ANOVOS!
Designed with costumers in mind, features include a self-aligning helmet (using magnets and keyed locking mechanisms), a built-in helmet ventilation system, reinforced shoulder bell hinges, and strategically placed ventilation mesh in both the Premier and Standard edition undersuits. ANOVOS has also maintained film-accurate details such as an asymmetrical mask, two-tone paint scheme, and 100 percent wool crepe cape.
Yakfinities #53 – Merchants
Another new Yakfinities Customizing Challenge began in July, and runs through the end of September. The theme is “Star Wars Merchants” which gives everyone a lot of flexibility with their customs. Head on over to the forums for all the details after the jump!