Yakfinities #50: The Original Trilogy has wrapped up, and we had well over 100 entries, making this one of the best customizing challenges yet! Plus, not only did we have the standard random winners receiving prizes, but we also had two Grand Prize winners walking away with the Amazon Exclusive Droid Factory Wave!
Head on over to the forums for the full report!
Our good friends at Imperialshipyards.net have kicked off another fun customizing event, this time it’s a no paint kit-bash theme. Of course what that means is no painting on these customs! Find some part swaps and see what you can put together after the jump!
In what might be the ultimate build for the 6″ line, talented customizer Joe Amaro has created a fabulous Jabba the Hutt with Dais and fully articulated Salacious Crumb. It really must be seen to be believed. Click the image above to check out the images at StarWarsBlackSeries.net and his blog to view images of its construction.
Check out these awesome custom 6″ Aurra Sing photos sent to us by Yakreader Kevin W. Click on through to read on how he built it and some cool WIP images as well.
For folks looking for second alternative to replacing the less-than-flattering Mara Jade head sculpt, collectors might want to check out the new Inferno Cannon Black Widow figure from the Avengers Assemble line. Click on through for the results.
From the moment the first final production photo hit the web, collectors were up in arms over the head sculpt for Mara Jade. Thankfully there is an extremely easy fix. I picked up a Marvel Universe Black Widow figure from Toys”R”Us today and with zero customization or altering, the head is a direct swap for Mara Jade. What is great about the head sculpt is that the hair is rubbery allowing for full range of neck movement and zero arm/shoulder binding. Click the image above for a closer look and be sure to comment on what you think.
Update: Here is a requested side-by-side comparison shot as well.
Can’t afford the Lawrence Noble Bronze Yoda Statue? No problem, you can just make your own…
Our pal Frank Diorio has launched Phase II of his amazing DioramaWorkshop website and with that a new contest. Head on over for the complete details.
If you placed an order for one of those magnificent custom 3D printed cantina distilleries from Kodiak3d, watch your doorsteps as they are arriving. Mine was delivered on Saturday and it looks amazing. Click on through for an image of it with a few of Hasbro’s bar sections to get a sense of scale.
For those interested in the 3D printed, custom Cantina Bar/Distillery we showcased yesterday, great news! It is now available to purchase through ShapeWays.com. The “Space Tavern Drink Dispenser” will arrive unfinished so you’ll have to finish the deco on your own (or commission someone to do it for you).
A huge thanks to Kodiak3d for making these available, I ordered mine and can’t wait to add it to my display!
