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GI.Joe All-Stars Day 33 – Crimson Shadow Command by sgcaper! We just can’t get enough of sgcaper! And so now here are more sgcaper custom goodness rockin day 33 of G.I. Joe All-Stars! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP! Get ready for the Crimson Shadow Command!
Read MoreCUSTOM ACTION FIGURES: 101 – “10 QUESTIONS WITH A CUSTOMIZER” – GENE “PUGSLEY” SEYBOLD By Rob Panick aka General Panick Some of you may know him as “Darth Simmons” or “meandnooneelse”, but I’m sure most of you know “Pugsley”. Gene “Pugsley” Seybold, from Leesburg/ Albany, Georgia, is a 38 year old action figure customizer. He’s married with 6 kids. Gene works in the radio industry as a day job, and is a musician and a big fan of punk rock and metal music. CAF:101 – First off, as I always…
Read MoreLatest Offerings from Serpentorslair Sponsor BBTS! ————– NEW PRE-ORDERS ————– MASTERPIECE HOT ROD 2.0 Hot Rod gets a Masterpiece makeover with the release of MP Hot Rod 2.0. This new & improved version is rumored to include a visor and fishing pole as seen in the 1986 movie, but this info is not yet confirmed. $89.99 http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/prod … ode=retail MASTERPIECE SHOCKWAVE The long awaited Masterpiece Shockwave is finally a reality! Shockwave is rumored to transform from a powerful and deadly robot into a large Cybertronian handgun similar to the G1…
Read MoreLast week we brought you the early pre-production images of the upcoming Transformers Masterpiece ‘Hot Rod’ and ‘Shockwave’. Today we have even more details on these two figures, that are sure to be a smash hit with Transformers Collectors. Check out all the details below, and share your thoughts after the JUMP! (Source: TFormers.com) Via Autobase Aichi and site sponsor TF Source, we have a lot of new color photos and information on MP-28 Hot Rod and MP-29 Shockwave! Both figures are looking quite good and are bundled with a…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 32 – Skiff Guard & Shogun Fett by DanielGogeta! Samurai Bounty Hunters crossing over G.I. Joe universe, this happens when you mess with the mass device! Presenting G.I. Joe All-Stars day 32 with the guy who gave us G.I. Joe Reloaded’s 99 zombies, here’s DanielGoGeta to bring you two fantastic and imaginative customs, Jabba’s Skiff Guard and Shogun Fett! Join in the Conversation after the JUMP!
Read MoreWe have a detailed look for you today at the all new Star Wars The Force Awakens TIE Fighter pilot action figure. The details on this offering will blow you away. Check out all the specs and images for the figure below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: Toyark) The First Order TIE Fighter Pilot is the latest Star Wars: The Force Awakens figure revealed by Hot Toys. The figure includes multiple interchangeable hands, a blaster pistol and a themed figure stand featuring the First…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 30 – Saga of the White Shadow & the Black Snake Swizzlesticks Customs and icecreamman presents, G.I. Joe All-Stars day 30… “The Saga of the White Shadow & the Black Snake” Tommy Arashikage and Robert Sanders treated each other not just friends, but brothers. Both were Vietnam War heroes and later on served in the U.S. military as operatives of an anti-terrorist special mission force. Robert died saving thousands from a mad bomber. A ninja apprentice took over his military identity to give honor to his legacy.…
Read MoreToday we have some awesome new photos of Mondo’s new TMNT 1/6 scale Donatello figure. If you love the classic look for your Ninja Turtles, and are looking for something on a larger scale, this one is for you. Check out all the details and the images below, and share your thoughts AFTER THE JUMP! Pre-Order here through MONDO! (Source: Toyark) Mondo has posted up new photos and info for their upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles – Donatello 1/6 Scale Figure. Pre-orders look to go live on September 30th. The…
Read MoreCUSTOM ACTION FIGURES: 101 – “HEAD SWAPS: ADAPTING LINES” – TUTORIAL TUESDAY By Rob Panick Welcome back to CAF: 101. This week we’re going to learn how to swap out action figure heads across toy lines and make a head with a larger neck hole fit onto a neck with a smaller ball. To begin with, here’s a list of the tools and materials you will need: LOW TEMP HOT GLUE GUN & GLUE STICK PETROLEUM JELLY OR CHAP STICK DRILL BIT THE SAME SIZE AS THE SMALLER NECK BALL…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 29 – Marauder MECH & more Tiger Force! You love his bots and MECHs, now he’s got something new, the Marauder MECH Testbed from the ultra talented creator Valerobots! Mayhem goodness coming at you! When he custom something, it’s always a gem. Here’s Viper6 with his awesome Tiger Force Splash with the Tiger Prawn! Join in the discussion after the
Read MoreThanks to Our friends from UltimateToyCollector we have for you today a detailed look at the brand new Star Wars The Force Awakens The Black Series 6′ X-Wing Pilot ‘Asty’ figure. This figure is going to be released as part of Wave 4 in the line of figures. Check out the awesome Hi-Res images UltimateToyCollector share with us below, and share your thoughts after the (Source: UltimateToyCollector) _________________
Read MoreG.I. Joe All-Stars so far has been a roller coaster of a ride, with wave after wave of awesome and unforgettable customs. Everyone involved has done an amazing job that deserves every bit of high praise and commendation, definitely tough acts to follow. Now as we enter the fourth week of the most ambitious group project we have ever hosted I can’t wait to see all the action, all the craftsmanship and all the sheer creativity that the second act promises to bring. Stay tuned, for we have barely scratched…
Read MoreYou have probably seen many images of the new Star Wars The Force Awakens 6′ Black Series figures. But, today we have detailed videos showing the these coming out of the box. Check out all the great figures below, and let us know if you will be heading out to the store to pick some of them up for yourself after the (Source: UltimateToyCollector via Youtube)
Read MoreToday we have a look at the pre-production sample of the upcoming TMNT 3rd Party ‘Gokin NT-O2‘ or ‘Shredder‘. Check out the image and details on this offering below, and let us know what you think after the JUMP! (Source: TNI.com) Shown below via Lunar Toy Store is a look at the upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 3rd Party First Gokin NT-02 (AKA Shredder) figure standing with the previously released NT-01 Krang. The figure shown here is an un-painted prototype. Look for this figure to be on display at the…
Read MoreG.I.Joe All-Stars Day 27 – Cobra Troopers & Satellite BAT by sgcaper! Sgcaper in the house for G.I. Joe All-Stars day 27! He has shared plenty of awesome customs for the project and now see some of them, cool rendition of Cobra Troopers and a bad ass concept creation, Satellite B.A.T.! Join in the Discussion after the JUMP!
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