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Imperial Creative Engineering => Custom Figures => Topic started by: Elias on February 23, 2011, 01:30:21 PM

Title: Custom Action Figures by an 10 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/26/14
Post by: Elias on February 23, 2011, 01:30:21 PM

Hi everybody, I'm Elias and you may know me from my blog Customs for the Kid that I do with my Dad.  

Dad showed me Luke Sprywalker's Kit Bash a Figure Contest and I decided it was time I submitted a custom action figure to the contest and join the Yards. For my submission, I entered a fan fiction custom action figure of a female Kel Dor Jedi that was from Luke's New Jedi Order. To make her, I used the hands of a CW Plo Koon, the head of a Legacy collection Plo Koon, and the body of a Vintage Hoth Princess Leia. If we were allowed to paint, I probably would have painted her clothing a light brown similar to the way the Vintage Luke Skywalker in Bespin fatigues was painted.

KEL DOR JEDI


(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7n8Tc1vw_L8/TWVhdZhIOFI/AAAAAAAABq0/eIFInZPkq5A/s400/IMGP2626.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vAOflnm4nUE/TWVhoxh0RgI/AAAAAAAABq8/5GkKjjeF29g/s400/IMGP2624.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-80A8DldVz5A/TWVhzmaUp_I/AAAAAAAABrE/N-QrQPAhnr0/s400/IMGP2629.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0Celx_DxpZk/TWVjTYmwp9I/AAAAAAAABrU/KX_763d_y-Y/s1600/IMGP2614.JPG)

I'll try and post some more of my custom action figures later today.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on February 23, 2011, 01:33:12 PM

The Infamous Frog Octopus

My first custom action figure was the infamous Frogoctopus. Frogoctopus was known to be seen in the Mos Eisley Cantina with her friend monkey sipping passion fruit juice. The two were known for adopting a different name each day when they introduced themselves to strangers, otherwise they were only known as Monkey and Frogoctopus. Monkey and Frogoctopus were former Jedi who had escaped Order 66. Her head was more squid like, but someone called her Frogoctopus and the name stuck.

FROGOCTOPUS

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dbsIrCJM0F4/TGnCirNtHEI/AAAAAAAAAJw/8U6l71z7RtA/s400/IMGP1420.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dbsIrCJM0F4/TGm_44h_jcI/AAAAAAAAAJo/MnblbTLLLQg/s400/IMGP1419.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on February 23, 2011, 02:23:19 PM

Cool! A Jedi with a jetpack would be very deadly.  :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on February 23, 2011, 02:29:14 PM

Now I bet that gets a top speed. Welcome to the Shipyards Elias. You custom has now been featured on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: omega 38 on February 23, 2011, 02:30:46 PM

Cool

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: DocOutlands on February 23, 2011, 02:54:48 PM

Rock on!!  I'm jealous of her speeder - those suckers just hit the market, didn't they?  And I didn't know that breath-mask was removable!!  Great - back to the store for the rest of those clearance Plo's for me!!

Where'd the head for that froctopus come from?  I'm assuming the body is from the Gragra fig?

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: wraithnine on February 23, 2011, 03:07:16 PM

Excellent customs Elias welcome to the yards!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on February 23, 2011, 03:07:54 PM

Dude, that is a great female Kel Dor Jedi. Now that's a custom I wish I owned.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Rustyscustoms on February 23, 2011, 03:19:24 PM

Great stuff elias, nice to see you here finally :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: JediMerc on February 23, 2011, 03:42:44 PM

Nice work big guy!  Love the Frogtopus: great creation!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on February 23, 2011, 03:59:31 PM

Quote from: DocOutlands on February 23, 2011, 02:54:48 PM

Rock on!!  I'm jealous of her speeder - those suckers just hit the market, didn't they?  And I didn't know that breath-mask was removable!!  Great - back to the store for the rest of those clearance Plo's for me!!

Where'd the head for that froctopus come from?  I'm assuming the body is from the Gragra fig?

The Frogoctopus is straight out of Jabba's food bowl. 

Congrats on the front page honors Elias!!  Love having you on here!!  I'm so proud.   

Thanks for making me the customizer I am today,

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darknsour on February 23, 2011, 04:10:44 PM

Very Cool Customs!!!

Great job!!!!

The rest of us are going to have to step it up a notch!!!


Keep up the great work!!!

Rich

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: lucasclones on February 23, 2011, 05:28:30 PM

Nice customs!! Welcome to the Yards!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on February 23, 2011, 06:07:10 PM

Elias, welcome to the Yards! I am so excited that you decided to join here as a result of my contest. I love the figure you have sibmitted! Very cool female Kel Dor is awesome! Great call removing the rebreather for the first few shots. Man where did you find the speeder?

I remember and still love Frogoctopus! Very clever and funny, just perfect. I cant wait to see more from you young one.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: DocOutlands on February 23, 2011, 06:34:33 PM

Quote from: darthdaddy on February 23, 2011, 03:59:31 PM

The Frogoctopus is straight out of Jabba's food bowl. 

Wow, ok.  My Jabba came with a nicely detailed Oola and a whole lot of loose cushions.  Your Jabba came with a really neat looking snack-alien!!  I'm not sure which of us got the better Jabba.....

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: hannsfartknocker on February 23, 2011, 06:37:46 PM

man these are some of the greatest customs I have seen
welcome elias

doc I think it's from an older jabba

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: trooperfelks on February 23, 2011, 07:15:10 PM

Man that is a great looking custom and that speeder shot very nice welcome to the yard dude .  ()rr

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on February 24, 2011, 01:06:37 AM

great customs man the force is strong with you  lvva welcome to the yards!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darknsour on March 08, 2011, 07:32:33 AM

I was just wondering which  Plo Koon head that is!

Which line is it from?? My son would like to make something from that figure.

You did a great job!! keep up the great work!!!


Rich

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on March 08, 2011, 10:56:23 AM

It was the red and white carded Plo Koon from the Build a Droid series.  It's the only one that had a removable mask.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darknsour on March 08, 2011, 01:21:10 PM

thanks!! i'll have to find a few!!!


rich

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on March 08, 2011, 02:11:49 PM

RON HEMBLING aka HEMBLE ADDED TO "CUSTOMS I WISH I OWNED"

Watch the Video:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/03/ron-hembling-aka-hemble-added-to.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/03/ron-hembling-aka-hemble-added-to.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Art deWhill on March 08, 2011, 11:32:18 PM

Hi Elias,
you did a great job on the KEL DOR JEDI and I very much love the last shot with the speeder, cool tilt and setup !
welcome to the yards!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on March 09, 2011, 03:19:52 AM

Cool deal, on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on March 27, 2011, 12:11:17 PM

Elias here.  Forgot my password so I'm just going to uses my Dad's account.

Lately Dad has been laboring away working on a speeder bike for the March 2011 Build Your Own Mini-Rig Contest so it was up to me to do the custom for the week over at our blog. Dad just finished his submission if you want to take a look.

http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=5123.300 (http://www.imperialshipyards.net/SMF/index.php?topic=5123.300)


So while Dad was busy with that, I was keeping busy too with a kitbash custom that I made of a Weequay female that can now be found in my Chalmun's Cantina display at home. I made her from a Leesub Sirlin and the Vintage Wequay Skiff Guard that can be found hitting stores everywhere now. Hope you like her.



Weequay Female

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-O52jMrnsr2A/TY-H3nva4_I/AAAAAAAAB5Q/sRyxeV-H4Zo/s400/IMGP2788.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7ooM_hASdSQ/TY-IConSw1I/AAAAAAAAB5Y/mqM-f5fvvZQ/s400/IMGP2790.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-iShb8wdG7t4/TY-IPVyBjOI/AAAAAAAAB5g/BpjStuay2M0/s400/IMGP2792.JPG)

You can see more pictures at the blog at the link below:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/03/dad-gets-rest.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/03/dad-gets-rest.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: JediMerc on March 27, 2011, 02:29:26 PM

You've got some great ideas and you put them together really well, Elias!  keep up the good work, big guy!  :) 

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 27, 2011, 05:25:14 PM

Great NPKB Elias! Now that is one ugly chick! haha  ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on March 27, 2011, 05:27:36 PM

great job  ;D  cool mix of parts

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: wraithnine on March 27, 2011, 05:41:54 PM

ZOINKS!   wouldn't want to meet her on a dark night     lol

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on April 18, 2011, 06:15:40 PM

Some more of my customs:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7cr3FzdowD0/TazgFbGUxNI/AAAAAAAACFE/2Taens-vKkY/s400/IMGP2880.JPG)

Check out the posts:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/04/qiraash-jedi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/04/qiraash-jedi.html)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dbsIrCJM0F4/TOVSfgdGEsI/AAAAAAAAA48/KFICxO-lAl4/s400/IMGP2019.JPG)

and:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2010/11/tholothian-in-evening-dress.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2010/11/tholothian-in-evening-dress.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on April 18, 2011, 06:54:19 PM

You have been making some great customs these last few weeks.  It's really cool to see you working on customs so much.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 18, 2011, 07:26:41 PM

Nice work on these new females! did you do some painting to make the skin tones match up on these? It looks like you did, very nice work young one.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Art deWhill on April 18, 2011, 10:09:31 PM

wow, cool stuff, like them a lot!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on April 18, 2011, 10:54:54 PM

Great looking figures Elias! It would be awesome if you and Eli could have a customizing playdate! Not sure if he's ever done any custom making but I'm sure you guys could create some awesome new figures! When I was your age I collected tons of Star Wars toys, but my favorite things to create customs with were Legos! I developed a very "zen-like" (Jedi-like?) detachment to my creations as they would be dropped or stepped on by parents. I was always modifying and altering them after each incident where they were "broken". Helped me a lot with my art in school and always having a back-up plan when a piece would get damaged. Keep up the good work young Jedi! I foresee a path of creativity in your future!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on April 19, 2011, 03:46:40 AM

Quote from: Luke Sprywalker on April 18, 2011, 07:26:41 PM

Nice work on these new females! did you do some painting to make the skin tones match up on these? It looks like you did, very nice work young one.

Dad helped me paint the neck and shoulders on these figures so the paint stayed in the lines.  I painted the lightsaber hilt by myself.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on April 19, 2011, 03:53:32 AM

Quote from: ActionFigEmpire on April 18, 2011, 10:54:54 PM

Great looking figures Elias! It would be awesome if you and Eli could have a customizing playdate! Not sure if he's ever done any custom making but I'm sure you guys could create some awesome new figures! When I was your age I collected tons of Star Wars toys, but my favorite things to create customs with were Legos! I developed a very "zen-like" (Jedi-like?) detachment to my creations as they would be dropped or stepped on by parents. I was always modifying and altering them after each incident where they were "broken". Helped me a lot with my art in school and always having a back-up plan when a piece would get damaged. Keep up the good work young Jedi! I foresee a path of creativity in your future!

A play date would be fun.  I play with Legos at my mom's house.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on April 19, 2011, 05:15:51 AM

Great new figures Elias, on the front page. I agree with you by the way, the female aliens are definitely some of my favorite characters too. Keep on coming up with new ones please!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on April 19, 2011, 05:45:33 PM

really amazing customs!!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on April 24, 2011, 08:50:19 AM

Happy Easter!
1 Peter 1:18-19

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on May 26, 2011, 04:41:46 PM

With the close of Clone Wars Season 3, "Wookiee Hunt" had me wanting to make a Trandoshan custom action figure. I dug around in the fodder box we have at home and I came up with all the parts that I would need to make a cool Trandoshan Jedi. I assembled all the pieces I had and finished the build, but I had a problem. All the pieces of the Trandoshan were in different shades of green and my custom action figure didn't exactly match. I called in a little support from Dad and he gave my Trandoshan one cool paint job that pulled it all together. Working as a team has really paid off lately.

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6HSE3yCEE8/TdElnah7-2I/AAAAAAAACUQ/bbQz46Ln_II/s400/IMGP3012.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-szS-Q1MGe6E/TdEluR8ChlI/AAAAAAAACUY/JGX7EmnKvnk/s400/IMGP3010.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TNGm06ywrnc/TdElzY3Kn7I/AAAAAAAACUg/7iBepTT0Hu8/s400/IMGP3009.JPG)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/05/trandoshan-jedi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/05/trandoshan-jedi.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on May 26, 2011, 04:46:40 PM

This was a really fun project that Dad and I worked on together. I had a bunch of Rodian heads in our fodder box and had the idea to make a Rodian band and added a human female dancer to round out the mix. I did the kitbashing and Dad used some Apoxie Sculpt, a few fodder pieces and paint to differentiate them and make them stand out as individuals.

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ltB5w2mtZpE/TbL83ow4mXI/AAAAAAAACHk/9mA_a2b3Ews/s400/IMGP2905.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Pj3Bzj3csI8/TbL9H-psFiI/AAAAAAAACHs/326GpHI3cxM/s400/IMGP2906.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLEk3tSQA5M/TbL9blEgjdI/AAAAAAAACH0/j8kfUfPAIZc/s400/IMGP2902.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h0Nx51BTJPw/TbM-JJf4xnI/AAAAAAAACIY/bfGK1sgwyi4/s400/IMGP2888.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-X8LXCyudwwI/TbLwFx9m6KI/AAAAAAAACG0/_KjtYMy9mZo/s400/IMGP2889.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-iXQQ1HK8wP4/TbLv-JsBY0I/AAAAAAAACGs/30jsj1TSrr4/s400/IMGP2891.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-1ZFs6RbPFrU/TbLvyKZON0I/AAAAAAAACGk/MLsDidL5sRQ/s400/IMGP2894.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-MLb0JcYG4js/TbLvnoY1lCI/AAAAAAAACGc/12pa5kd7DCM/s400/IMGP2896.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DukdIVu9swI/TbLve4qS22I/AAAAAAAACGU/mOj8Lxi7EKA/s400/IMGP2895.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wy7HUByrB3g/TbL9xMP9reI/AAAAAAAACH8/78sRHKoVUN8/s400/IMGP2910.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-caL0qfUZSzY/TbL-nuQq--I/AAAAAAAACIM/uNWR-ytlWhE/s400/IMGP2912.JPG)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/04/rodian-band-family-easter-project.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/04/rodian-band-family-easter-project.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on May 26, 2011, 04:48:33 PM

Here's is a custom Mandolorian that I made for Eli. It was my first attempt at painting an action figure.

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ibRxgJPVKMA/TdfH3NbrNfI/AAAAAAAACW4/GCtvKjRr_J0/s400/IMGP3057.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-m2hlyba0y-A/TdfHxAXgQ0I/AAAAAAAACWw/KFfJyDKcATM/s400/IMGP3058.JPG)

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/05/toys-for-eli-are-heading-his-way.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/05/toys-for-eli-are-heading-his-way.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: wraithnine on May 26, 2011, 04:52:06 PM

very cool

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 26, 2011, 05:18:20 PM

awesome man you have a great future in customs

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on May 26, 2011, 05:21:56 PM

PRETTY awesome Elias keep up the good work.  ;)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: botwt on May 26, 2011, 06:16:57 PM

Quote from: lucasclones_strikes_back on May 26, 2011, 05:21:56 PM

PRETTY awesome Elias keep up the good work.  ;)

Ditto, couldn't have said it better myself! :D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 30, 2011, 06:45:20 AM

Awesome updates! I have been away for a few days so I am late o the party. I love the band you have created, they are so awesome!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: JediMerc on May 30, 2011, 08:46:07 AM

Great job on your Mandolorian!  We need more colorful guys like this!   bbfet

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Trandoshanslaver1138 on May 31, 2011, 03:23:07 AM

That trandoshan Jedi ROCKS!!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on May 31, 2011, 05:21:14 AM

Very cool Elias. I like it. On the front page.

I also think it rocks that you are giving such a cool figure to Elias.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on September 02, 2011, 05:18:52 AM

Thanks :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on September 02, 2011, 05:21:40 AM

This is my latest custom creation. Dad used this figure to teach me about how to use Apoxie Sculpt and how to weather clothing on an action figures. I painted the figure and Dad showed me how to apply the Apoxie Sculpt to Grievous' cape for the fire concept I had in mind. After I painted the cape and the fire, Dad showed me how to add water to black paint to create a wash to weather Grievous and his cape.


BATTLE DAMAGED GENERAL GRIEVOUS
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-rm3_Nr5tjgQ/TmATq3qMKrI/AAAAAAAAC4o/cavLFYvp8TQ/s400/IMGP3513.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Djiw6qPuOq0/TmATmttCyhI/AAAAAAAAC4g/cPE5_4GUoP8/s400/IMGP3512.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vsQqHmbbJUM/TmATiFK0uOI/AAAAAAAAC4Y/Irv5qA1-nOg/s400/IMGP3511.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on September 02, 2011, 05:46:04 AM

You sure know how to make a parent proud  ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on September 02, 2011, 07:46:27 AM

Quote from: darthdaddy on September 02, 2011, 05:46:04 AM

You sure know how to make a parent proud  ;D

Heck, I am proud for you. Hopefully I can talk Elias into giving me some customizing classes some day.

On the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 02, 2011, 08:33:26 AM

That is excellent Elias!!! You're starting to do things that most customizers haven't even tried yet.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 02, 2011, 10:13:15 AM

i sense great things from you in the future awsome job elias

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on September 02, 2011, 11:12:20 AM

AWESOME! great job! ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Jangobones on September 02, 2011, 03:06:36 PM

Stick with it,  and love what you do. Great Job!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: RavenEye on September 02, 2011, 05:33:46 PM

Wow! You did that with Apoxie Sculpt?!  8) I'm impressed. Great Job!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Darth Optimus on September 02, 2011, 09:20:14 PM

Fantastic work on the Grievous!  I've been customizing for 12 years and JUST learned how to do a proper paintwash.  Good job!  I cannot wait to see your work progress.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Noctem89 on September 03, 2011, 12:57:19 AM

This Grevios looks awesome  ;) Great job vod´ika :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on September 04, 2011, 06:24:31 PM

Dude! Get out of here with all those skills! ;D Just awesome Elias!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: sith_fire30 on September 04, 2011, 10:18:10 PM

Elias - Your getting an early start with the hobby and already creating some great work! - keep this up and what masterpieces you will be creating in 2, 5,or even 10 years?...WOW!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: JediMerc on September 05, 2011, 04:25:55 AM

Wow, wow, wow! 

I love your idea to add flames to Grievous' cloak...it looks really good! 

SF's right: what will you be showing us 10 years down the road with these awesome skills?   :D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on September 11, 2011, 05:21:24 AM

Thank you everybody ;)

I added a few accessories to my Kel Dor Jedi from the CW Plo Koon in Cold Weather Gear so I could use her in cold weather gear too.

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-47ZDSwe22U0/Tmvg1znFp3I/AAAAAAAAC9I/1D1W3jS9IfQ/s400/IMGP3568.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--ePGkfZxHdw/TmvhJfpPkjI/AAAAAAAAC9g/zIoEHYVR-Yo/s400/IMGP3577.JPG)

Check out the link to the post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/09/cold-weather-kel-dor-female-jedi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2011/09/cold-weather-kel-dor-female-jedi.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: lucasclones_strikes_back on September 11, 2011, 07:15:21 AM

Thats pretty awesome Elias I thought she was great but now shes even better!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 11, 2011, 08:34:17 AM

very cool !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Psyclone on September 11, 2011, 08:45:13 AM

Cool stuff.  I really like the Rodian with the furry lampshade hat!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on September 11, 2011, 09:08:10 AM

Looks great, on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: CloneSniper78 on September 11, 2011, 09:47:34 AM

Good job buddy.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: sithtrooper66 on September 11, 2011, 10:43:19 AM

awsome jedi

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on September 25, 2011, 05:00:33 PM

Thanks guys!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Elias on September 25, 2011, 05:02:11 PM

GEONOSIAN JEDI
This Geonosian Jedi is a quick custom action figure that I made that required very little paint work, and just a small amount of accessorizing to complete. I used the skirt of a Clone Wars Eeth Koth, the Geonosian drone action figure from the exclusive Target 2-pack, the Jedi Robe from a CW Shaak Ti action figure, and the hilts of a G.I. Joe Storm Shadow action figure. I only had to paint the jewel blue on the waist covering of the Geonosian. Dad carved the bottom of the lightsaber blades with an Exacto knife so they slid in and out of the hilts with ease.

GEONOSIAN JEDI
created by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-kxSdj378Tck/Tn8rPgcG1SI/AAAAAAAADB4/IXv-benSw7U/s400/IMGP3808.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5xX2dlB9Cn4/Tn9UK2IZ0_I/AAAAAAAADCA/KFWUfeuwOLs/s400/IMGP3812.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Tl7Lavwy3k4/Tn8q2YtDlPI/AAAAAAAADBY/Qq8G-5QIQug/s400/IMGP3814.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: kreeper2 on September 25, 2011, 08:26:58 PM

Thats a good looking jedi love the connected lightsabers!!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on September 25, 2011, 08:27:17 PM

that is very cool elias awesome job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darknsour on September 26, 2011, 04:14:22 AM

NICE!!!


I love The Geonosian Jedi!!!

Great idea and great job on this guy!!!!

Keep up the great work!!!!


Rich

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: M4K3R1 on September 26, 2011, 04:25:01 AM

Very, very cool! I really like the connecting chain details on the lightsabers. Well done.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Jedi Minstrel on September 27, 2011, 05:50:37 AM

Cool Jedi!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Wookieman229 on October 03, 2011, 03:25:52 PM

GEONOSIANS do not like jedi still its way cool.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on October 04, 2011, 07:48:44 AM

Wow cool Jedi. On the front page Elias.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Mungo Baobab on October 04, 2011, 08:40:58 PM

Well done on the Geo Jedi.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Kualan on October 05, 2011, 12:33:50 AM

Elias,

These are some very impressive customs you have here - you show great talent!

I would like to know if you would be happy for me to feature one of your designs in my webcomic, Tales from the Clone Wars?

The character I had in mind was your fantastic Trandoshan Jedi:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6HSE3yCEE8/TdElnah7-2I/AAAAAAAACUQ/bbQz46Ln_II/s400/IMGP3012.JPG)

He'd be part of a Jedi strike team. If that's good with you, all I'd need is a name you want to give the character and I'll do the rest :)

Keep up the great work!

- Kualan

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on October 05, 2011, 11:47:26 AM

Quote from: Kualan on October 05, 2011, 12:33:50 AM

Elias,

These are some very impressive customs you have here - you show great talent!

I would like to know if you would be happy for me to feature one of your designs in my webcomic, Tales from the Clone Wars?

The character I had in mind was your fantastic Trandoshan Jedi:
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-X6HSE3yCEE8/TdElnah7-2I/AAAAAAAACUQ/bbQz46Ln_II/s400/IMGP3012.JPG)

He'd be part of a Jedi strike team. If that's good with you, all I'd need is a name you want to give the character and I'll do the rest :)

Keep up the great work!

- Kualan

I'm sure Elias will be thrilled.  I'm about to pick him up from school, so I'll tell him and have him give you a name tonight.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by a 7 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on October 05, 2011, 06:33:02 PM

Great idea Kualan! Can't wait to see his premier!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on March 11, 2012, 07:47:09 AM

Just added a new one.  It has been a while.  Dad had me take all the photographs too.


Iktochi Separatist Sympathizer
created by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-xcWLOlK_eYE/T1ydAwWslpI/AAAAAAAAEH0/8yGxRlmS6qA/s400/IMGP4517.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SSi3FQBzJXQ/T1yc6FwxzXI/AAAAAAAAEHo/dCi-m_bfwsg/s400/IMGP4511.JPG)

Head to the blog for the recipe and other pics:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/03/iktochi-separatist-sympathizer.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/03/iktochi-separatist-sympathizer.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on March 11, 2012, 08:03:21 AM

This looks great Elias, it is now sporting on our front page. We need tons of characters like this I think.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: wraithnine on March 11, 2012, 02:49:00 PM

excellent custom Elias !

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: botwt on March 11, 2012, 02:52:26 PM

Really like this guy Elias!! Some great use of parts! :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Art deWhill on March 11, 2012, 11:48:05 PM

wonderful robe, well done!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 08:45:41 AM

Very cool figure man! I love the use of the CW head, it really works for a all new look and not too cartoony. Great job on your pics too!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on March 12, 2012, 04:33:36 PM

When I see how many cool customs you keep making and now your abilities to show off your work, I can see you are going to force me into an early retirement before I know it.  You'll be doing your blog all by yourself in no time.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 12, 2012, 07:12:53 PM

I couldn't agree more Brian! It is great seeing these youngsters skills evolve.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on March 12, 2012, 09:51:10 PM

Well done Elias! Another great alien!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on May 31, 2012, 03:24:00 AM

Thanks!

Here is a droid I made a while back and that Dad just painted for me:

DUG DROID
by Elias and Darth Daddy


(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o-qFctNqfmU/T8UV9FIjvYI/AAAAAAAAEyA/2V6V2OagmdQ/s320/IMGP4931.JPG)
This is a droid that I designed and Dad painted for me.  We call him a Dug Droid because he walks on his arms like a Dug. The arms and legs are from a General Grievous and they were heavily modified.  The torso is from a POTF 4-LOM and the head is a B.A.D. BG-J38.  Only the legs articulate at the hips.




(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-S6-AugMw_CA/T8UUzffjXaI/AAAAAAAAEx0/JBPKSRNiX6I/s320/IMGP4934.JPG)
These droids were very popular on Malastare.  The camera battery died during the photo shoot.  We'll try and take more pictures later.



Here's the link:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/05/dug-droid.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/05/dug-droid.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on May 31, 2012, 04:03:39 AM

Looks good to me, on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on May 31, 2012, 12:59:42 PM

Quote from: Tamer on May 31, 2012, 04:03:39 AM

Looks good to me, on the front page.

 ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on May 31, 2012, 01:05:23 PM

great job elias i love the concept

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: botwt on May 31, 2012, 02:48:32 PM

Quote from: SITHHAPPENS on May 31, 2012, 01:05:23 PM

great job elias i love the concept

Me too! :)
That is really cool!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: wheeljack on May 31, 2012, 02:56:28 PM

Dug Droid, very clever idea. now I know what to do with those extra arms I have lying around in my part box.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: ghostskull18 on May 31, 2012, 03:26:58 PM

Very cool!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on June 03, 2012, 06:30:51 AM

Thanks guys!  Just added a few more pics on the blog.

Here's another I did yesterday.  I even took the pictures.


Quarren Jedi
by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FV7AczbmvCA/T8tXosVik2I/AAAAAAAAE0k/un750hAEILY/s320/IMGP4941.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UYO-9DJE7Gw/T8tXruUBa2I/AAAAAAAAE1M/VtV_SCSMYXI/s320/IMGP4947.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_7gK6ztOci0/T8tXsIlDsrI/AAAAAAAAE1U/kj4y8kAr6Io/s320/IMGP4948.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KUh_RNgn-gs/T8tXpsPi1LI/AAAAAAAAE00/gSmC-WZ9Biw/s320/IMGP4943.JPG)

Recipe is at the blog post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/06/quarren-jedi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/06/quarren-jedi.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: ActionFigEmpire on June 03, 2012, 08:27:47 AM

Excellent! Of all the exotic races they make jedi, at least as far as I've seen, they surely have left out Quarren! I've been thinking of one of these myself! :D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on June 03, 2012, 09:57:34 AM

Thanks :D Here are the other dug droid pics I promised too:

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-UPxUQzn2S7M/T8tWxvits6I/AAAAAAAAEy4/UW1_VgCJXI4/s320/IMGP4933.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-HO8Y-0otn78/T8tWyRwDn6I/AAAAAAAAEzA/f54YpI_dH48/s320/IMGP4938.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: botwt on June 03, 2012, 01:13:54 PM

The Quarren Jedi is excellent!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: darthdaddy on June 04, 2012, 08:13:29 AM

You sure do make me proud!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 04, 2012, 08:41:09 AM

Very different and cool looking droid! Nice work buddy!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on June 04, 2012, 09:49:57 AM

I like that Quarren Jedi. On the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on June 17, 2012, 05:14:49 PM

Thanks guys :)

Dad threw this figure together and I painted him.  He is made from a Wilrow Hood body and Fi-Ek Sirch head and hands. The vest is from some G.I. Joe fodder and the hoses are from a Bossk figure and some other fodder we had laying around.



Nikto Mechanic
by Elias & Darth Daddy

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-diPCmgnIPoY/T95u740wQFI/AAAAAAAAFAQ/dWQ5iQzeFy0/s320/IMGP5018.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V8jDtaQaFmY/T95u-8d-9tI/AAAAAAAAFAY/40TnhQA7fYE/s320/IMGP5029.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-VNE0seHn_yQ/T95vENt6VvI/AAAAAAAAFAg/TU1GK3biquo/s320/IMGP5030.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: BL4CK5H33P on June 17, 2012, 09:16:59 PM

Very nice parts combo from DD & Elias, your paint apps look real nice buddy... he looks well fed :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on June 18, 2012, 05:16:22 AM

That is a great Father's Day project! Very cool looking Nikto!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on June 18, 2012, 06:21:03 AM

Just saw this over in the other thread. Very nice.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on July 04, 2012, 04:21:15 AM

Thanks guys!

Here's the latest one I did.  This H'nemthe Jedi was created with the body of the Vintage Kit Fisto and the head of the M'liyoom.  All I had to do was paint the neck post and the hands to get this one done.  Dad's still taking a break from customizing, so I'll try and keep things going.

H'nemthe Jedi
by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Q_awSclvZxY/T_H2ia2irHI/AAAAAAAAFEc/EEe_UxR_iDI/s320/IMGP5067.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XiAxw0T-1-s/T_H2qWXCamI/AAAAAAAAFEs/xiBslv6GNAs/s320/IMGP5072.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-NGfbmWXUNq0/T_H28TRS-2I/AAAAAAAAFFM/wZRg9ZLoRAg/s320/IMGP5077.JPG)

Here's a link to the post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/07/hnemthe-jedi.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/07/hnemthe-jedi.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on July 04, 2012, 08:43:36 AM

That is awesome Elias. I am taking this to the front page right now.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on July 05, 2012, 05:22:08 AM

Nice work Elias! Way to add diversity to your Jedi collection.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on July 05, 2012, 02:21:51 PM

awesome job elias  ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: botwt on July 06, 2012, 03:52:20 PM

Just love that Nikto and the Jedi is very cool as well! :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: JediMerc on July 07, 2012, 05:37:02 AM

Nice job, Elias!  It's nice to see an alien Jedi that we haven't seen much of before.   :D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 8 year old!!
Post by: Elias on December 15, 2012, 08:56:35 AM

Got a call from SithHappens this morning letting me know he liked the Secet Santa figure I made for him pictured below.  


"Dr. Saile Whitenail"
created by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8H-1vY8IN3U/UMyEeYByCtI/AAAAAAAAHuw/hC9yyxUCG_Y/s400/IMGP5828.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4Sr89DqiRxM/UMyEhmJShRI/AAAAAAAAHvA/YTArpzF8maQ/s400/IMGP5837.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-khPzjT2Vf6k/UMyEkp9l-3I/AAAAAAAAHvQ/nfNMxOablw0/s400/IMGP5844.JPG)


Here's the post about my Secret Santa experience:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-secret-santa-delivered-my-secret.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/my-secret-santa-delivered-my-secret.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Elias on December 15, 2012, 09:06:48 AM

For some reason, I forgot to post these figures I made in August:


Green Clone Troopers
by Elias
(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-SN74DhYFdHY/UDVIh56p_pI/AAAAAAAAGS0/fSzDRijU9Dk/s1600/IMGP5262.JPG)

Here's a link to the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/green-clone-troopers.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/08/green-clone-troopers.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: wraithnine on December 15, 2012, 03:38:15 PM

very cool Elias

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Mr. Black on December 16, 2012, 03:59:55 AM

Looked back through your pages and it's just awesome to see how quickly you've reached a whole new level. The first ones are already really good by themselves, but those latest are just impressive. Your dad had better watch out, soon you will become the master, Elias!

It's really cool to see you so involved in this hobby. Reminds me of me when I build my first Star Wars model kit with my dad, which was the AMT/ERTL Speeder Bike.

 :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Tamer on December 16, 2012, 06:11:08 AM

Off to the front page with this update. Looking good Elias. Love those green troopers.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 16, 2012, 08:05:54 AM

Great customs! I love those troopers!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: DocOutlands on December 16, 2012, 10:44:37 AM

Very nice work, lad!  (my son is 19 - I call him lad too.)  Dr. Whitenail is a stellar work indeed!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 16, 2012, 03:09:17 PM

THANK YOU ELIAS I LOVE MY SECRET SANTA  DH 0/

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 16, 2012, 07:51:21 PM

WOW! That is one great Secret Santa gift Elias! I know Mike is one happy camper! Very cool looking alien with awesome paint aps. The Troops look great as well! Nice update buddy.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!!
Post by: Elias on December 29, 2012, 06:57:41 AM

Thanks everybody.  And you are very welcome Mike. 

I couldn't let Dad have all the "Nightsister" fun. I wanted to take a crack at it too, so I grabbed the head of a Jedi Leia, a CW Nightsister torso and arms, and the legs of that super expensive Clone Wars Ahsoka Tano that goes for about a $100.00 on ebay.  I took feathers that Dad cut off of another Nightsister figure he had turned into a Mother Talzin, and glued the feathers to the belt of the CW Ahsoka.  The swords I got from some G.I. Joe fodder.

She's definitely my favorite custom that I've done.


"NIGHTSISTER ASSASSIN"
created by Elias

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-tP9Q1KWFmYU/UN5Jo9KF5RI/AAAAAAAAIb8/5zcAerv3vIM/s640/IMGP5923.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-aNg4I5DxMbA/UN5Jqm_n0RI/AAAAAAAAIcE/roJc9cYkx8I/s640/IMGP5925.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t3HgG1U_-_s/UN5Jxdd85BI/AAAAAAAAIc0/Ros_IiyC4y4/s640/IMGP5932.JPG)

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-iLqVEB4eaa0/UN5J0ZqiUoI/AAAAAAAAIdE/gnqHV6_ROT0/s400/IMGP5934.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Rkhm04OovX0/UN5J1uQGlyI/AAAAAAAAIdM/ewSdxY_HZvQ/s640/IMGP5935.JPG)


Check out the full blog post for more:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/nightsister-assassin-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2012/12/nightsister-assassin-created-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: Mando Assasin on December 29, 2012, 07:06:18 AM

Great custom Elias! The parts look like they were meant for each other!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: Tamer on December 29, 2012, 09:14:41 AM

My comments are on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on December 29, 2012, 08:06:11 PM

Great work elias you are rising fast from padawan to jedi master  ;D

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: M4K3R1 on December 30, 2012, 02:24:59 AM

Very nice looking figure.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on December 30, 2012, 07:18:56 AM

Great looking figure Elias!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: wraithnine on December 30, 2012, 08:53:39 AM

very cool figure Elias

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: JediMerc on December 30, 2012, 10:19:48 AM

The nightsister looks awesome, Elias!  I would have never even thought that was a Leia headsculpt: the paint and facial markings came out perfectly!

Nice work; you should be proud!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 12/29/12
Post by: Elias on March 26, 2013, 02:45:30 AM

Thanks everybody :)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 3/26/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 26, 2013, 02:54:33 AM

I realized that we forgot to put some of Elias' figures in his thread.  Here are some other figures he made:

Twi'lek
by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5-csuqfX0eo/UTzNi1dCxgI/AAAAAAAAMHU/Tpa1aL9MZxM/s640/IMGP6372.JPG)

Click the link below for more pictures and a link to the "Smuggler's Gambit" Custom Action Figure Contest:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/contest-commitments.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/contest-commitments.html)


TOGRUTA
created by ELIAS

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IPeXqzc5WFU/UQXDl269y8I/AAAAAAAAK28/ZCqLQzkcmvc/s400/IMGP6238.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YdhT0fQFYZM/UQXDkI3RESI/AAAAAAAAK2k/_-0XzhcIa0Q/s400/IMGP6233.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Z_zYzv8MUAg/UQXDjgWBTkI/AAAAAAAAK2Y/M7i1DdufHhU/s400/IMGP6232.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-GnfbwR6RF1g/UQXDklkmH3I/AAAAAAAAK2o/RF8Y5AWdtfs/s400/IMGP6235.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WDNdQYbeNwY/UQXDl_-4YkI/AAAAAAAAK24/YyTWr9p8n-w/s400/IMGP6237.JPG)

Check out the full post at the blog:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/togrutan-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/01/togrutan-created-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 3/26/13
Post by: Elias on March 26, 2013, 02:56:31 AM

Clawdite Jedi
by Elias

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Dddy5E__qWc/UPK6SmCfXWI/AAAAAAAAKRA/FHm7kI5VOHY/s400/IMGP6134.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_sPNxbx2pFI/UPK6VSmzK8I/AAAAAAAAKRo/_9-dV_QHVjU/s400/IMGP6144.JPG)



NPKB Astromech
by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-urDCV5CCpYE/UPK6F_O4-II/AAAAAAAAKNw/wA4fqkKBvrI/s320/IMGP6079.JPG)
My astromech was just a simple head swap.



To create the Naboo Peasant action figure, I asked Dad to hollow out the Padme Amidala hood.  Dad carefully cut out Padme's face in case we ever wanted to use it later, and then used a Dremmel to hollow out the hood so it could be slipped over a Zam Wessel head.  Once that was done, my design was complete.



Naboo Peasant
by Elias
 
(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KA6g12anZ3I/UPK6P4j683I/AAAAAAAAKQY/C99dclb8b8k/s400/IMGP6125.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FZoyPBDvqgQ/UPK6QmvD5-I/AAAAAAAAKQo/MZui0lYvIGc/s400/IMGP6126.JPG)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old!! 3/26/13
Post by: Elias on March 26, 2013, 02:57:53 AM

So here at home, we're still busy with the "Smuggler's Gambit" Custom Action Figure Contest that we are promoting with RebelForce Radio.  We have already received some really cool entires and we're hoping with the extended deadline of May 1st, 2013, that even more awesomeness is still on its way.  For any of you who listened to the radio drama you know that Han Solo and Chewbacca visited a village and bar while on Abrossos VI.  That means participants can enter the contest with a cantina alien custom action figure, or just an ordinary citizen that Han Solo and Chewbacca passed on their way to the local bar.  A miner that lives in the settlements on the planet.

Notice that nowhere in the rules does the contest say that it has to be a "brand new" custom.  If you made a custom years ago that you feel can fit within the "Smuggler's Gambit"story just enter it.  It only takes a few seconds to email a few pictures.  Especially if you have already photographed it.

I love this Rodian girl that I created because she can be comfortable fitting into a lot of Star Wars dioramas.  She fits in a Tatooine street scene, as a dancer for Jabba or some other Hutt.   She looks great in a cantina scene too.  Heck if you threw a Jedi robe on her and put a lightsaber in her hand she can be a Jedi.  Do you have any customs like these that you'd like to submit to the contest?  Let's see what you've made.  Send us an entry!


"RODIAN GIRL"
created by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r7SlRjp6dKM/UU9zeGGkOJI/AAAAAAAAMNw/V9WiaEgTMbg/s640/IMGP6468.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ruyu9rIueDY/UU9zheIV51I/AAAAAAAAMO4/NGvWL1UkxJE/s640/IMGP6477.JPG)

Check out the blog for more pics and CONTEST DETAILS:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/rodian-girl-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/03/rodian-girl-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: r1bb1t on March 28, 2013, 10:40:36 AM

Elias, every single one of your customs are beyond amazing. Outstanding work!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: darthdaddy on March 28, 2013, 06:14:52 PM

Can't express how much I love your customs.  Watching you create all these figures of yours has been a real treat.  You make your dad proud ;)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: Clonehead on March 28, 2013, 07:29:48 PM

that rodian Gal turned out Awesome!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: Darksider80 on March 28, 2013, 07:34:14 PM

Wonderful work, really awesome Elias! Love the Rodian girl especially. Keep em coming, can't wait to see more of your art.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: Tamer on March 29, 2013, 04:21:52 AM

Had to get that Rodian gal on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on March 29, 2013, 08:31:49 AM

Thought I commented here but I guess it was fb. Really love this female! Most excellent work Elias and yes, your dad has every right to be proud!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: JediMerc on March 29, 2013, 08:54:25 AM

This is really, really cool!  The Rodian girl looks fantastic!  You have developed some serious skills, Elias! 

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: wraithnine on March 29, 2013, 02:03:15 PM

stupendous customs Elias

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 3/26/13
Post by: Elias on April 22, 2013, 05:36:42 AM

Here's my latest  custom that we posted in the blog over the weekend.

"Bith Jedi Youngling"
created by Elias

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GV_2-zgHg4Y/UXQbXuu00CI/AAAAAAAAMZY/wEXoA32hiUg/s640/IMGP6485.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-20_zRTQuKpE/UXQbZFlNN_I/AAAAAAAAMZ8/WZzOaYLQeEM/s640/IMGP6489.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7kH2q5kZKZU/UXQe-ZeRPMI/AAAAAAAAMbE/oI-0-TRHIJo/s640/IMGP6498.JPG)

Check out the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/bith-youngling-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/04/bith-youngling-created-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on April 22, 2013, 08:32:14 AM

Both the figure and presentation are excellent. The set is staged nicely.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: Clonehead on April 23, 2013, 04:48:52 AM

That Bith is fantastic looking! On the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on April 23, 2013, 08:47:38 AM

Great looking youngling!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: JediMerc on April 23, 2013, 04:02:50 PM

Nice, nice, nice looking Jedi youngling!  We don't see nearly enough Bith around these forums!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: SITHHAPPENS on April 23, 2013, 06:11:58 PM

great job elias loving the bith youngling

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: Elias on May 06, 2013, 04:52:44 AM

Below is my first attempt at sculpting with a Ssi-Ruu Bounty Hunter that I made. A while back Dad took me to the DK Star Wars Attack of the Authors East Coast Tour at the Tribeca Barnes & Noble Bookstore in Manhattan.  It was cool because while I was there I got to meet Ashley Eckstein, the voice of Ahsoka Tano on Star Wars: The Clone Wars.   Star Wars artist Chris Trevas was there and while I was there I picked up an awesome book that he illustrated called Star Wars: The New Essential Guide to Alien Species.  It was in this book that I discovered an alien species called the Ssi-Ruuk.

Ever since I read the book, I knew I wanted at least one Ss--Ruuk in my collection.  One day I saw a dinosaur at a local toy store that I knew would be perfect for my custom.

I also took my first crack at sculpting. I sculpted the headset and the shoulder armor with Apoxie Sculpt and then used assorted fodder to create the harness.  I used some casted Jango Fett leg armor that I got from SithHappens.  I also used Green Stuff for the first time to create the forked tongues that come out of the Ssi-Ruu's nostrils. 

I made the one of a kind gun myself too. I pieced it together from about 6 different guns.  Check it out and let him know what you think:

"Ssi-Ruu Bounty Hunter"
created by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-3DQ60tQqNNU/UYbpT9HgbxI/AAAAAAAAMeo/ucY0HOc2gY0/s640/IMGP6516.JPG)

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-_3npy4sqG60/UYby7vcGCVI/AAAAAAAAMfk/zhBjbwCJm4k/s320/IMGP6511.JPG)

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z6lfNhw2TkM/UYbpNVTD4JI/AAAAAAAAMeg/BenYIhBbqN8/s640/IMGP6515.JPG)

Click the link for more pics:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/ssi-ruu-bounty-hunter-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/05/ssi-ruu-bounty-hunter-created-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/22/13
Post by: The Willoughbian on May 06, 2013, 06:33:13 AM

Well, you sure nailed this one.   http://starwars.wikia.com/wiki/Ssi-ruu

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 5/06/13
Post by: Luke Sprywalker on May 21, 2013, 06:59:37 PM

WOW! Very cool. Nice sculpting and paint work buddy!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 5/06/13
Post by: Elias on July 11, 2013, 01:58:17 PM

Thanks guys :)

So summer is here, and that means that I get to make all the customs until school is back in session.  Dad is hard at work on his own projects and while he is keeping himself busy, I am making a couple of cool figures of my own.  My latest creation is a figure we wanted to add to my Mos Eisly cantina diorama for quite a long time now.    Dad had bought the head cast by I-am-Boba-Fett a ways back on ebay planning to use it, but I beat him to it.  When Dad saw that I wanted to use it, he said to give it a go. The great thing about this Star Wars character is that you never see him from his chest down so customizers can get as imaginative as they would like with Melas south of there. I have seen a million different custom versions of his lower half, so I felt pretty comfortable winging it.  I figured since Melas was wealthy, he was most likely well fed and kept him looking plump. 

To make Melas, I used a cast head that was created by Star Wars customizer, I-AM-BOBA-FETT with a POTF Ketwol body.  I switched the lower arms out for Obi Wan Kenobi forearms and used Embo's hands to complete him.  Then I just painted him to look like he did on screen.  Dad made me try drybrushing with this one.  I tried to get out of it, but I'm so glad that he made me follow through on it. 



"MELAS"
created by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--PmyKf4Teh8/UdwxWM2k_II/AAAAAAAAM38/csv9WBkjIqA/s1600/IMGP6688.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Y-4ZOifc7hg/UdwxcX_hvgI/AAAAAAAAM54/yRhOSRdZ9uM/s640/IMGP6706.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-LT81mADesDs/UdwxZGYVCTI/AAAAAAAAM48/L1gWjABxyf8/s640/IMGP6696.JPG)



Here's a link to the post:

http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/melas-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/melas-created-by-elias.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 7/11/13
Post by: DarthDrew on July 11, 2013, 03:10:18 PM

Nice custom, great parts and painting here it came together very nicely.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 7/11/13
Post by: Tamer on July 12, 2013, 08:08:56 AM

Think I commented on this one already. Nice figure though.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 9 year old that are REALLY GOOD 7/11/13
Post by: Elias on April 26, 2014, 06:33:22 PM

I've been really bad about posting in this thread.  I've been posting in my blog thread lately instead.  It looks like I haven't posted in here since I turned 10.  Here are the last couple of figures that I made to get this thread up to speed and current.  I noticed a big improvement in the quality of my figures in the last year.  Hopefully next year my figures look even better.



Lirin Car'n
created by Darth Daddy & Elias
aka Customs for the Kid

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-ItxCUh8pq6g/Ue6pIfQKFxI/AAAAAAAAM-M/i3d3Ix_aVIk/s640/IMGP6759.JPG)


Click the link for the post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/lirin-carn-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/07/lirin-carn-created-by-elias.html)


"Build A Droid C-3PO"
created by Elias

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Hel7yyScowA/Un1uf1BR43I/AAAAAAAAN9Y/Bts3RPA3J8Y/s640/IMGP7447.JPG)


Check the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/custom-build-droid-c-3po-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/custom-build-droid-c-3po-created-by.html)


NOA BRIQUALON & CINDEL TOWANI
created by Customs for the Kid

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TPavYgFdUks/Upnf99Xg-RI/AAAAAAAAAZM/0B6JWDf2beI/s640/IMGP7561.JPG)

Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/11/cindel-towani-noa-briqualon-created-by.html)


"Tawss Khaa"
created by Elias

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FTLaeyEfGcc/UsDSXoosGaI/AAAAAAAAORc/S_7ys3Rvjts/s640/IMGP7777.JPG)


Check out the post for his new Tawss Khaa action figure:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/tawss-khaa-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2013/12/tawss-khaa-created-by-elias.html)


"CLONE WARS WEEQUAY PIRATE"
created by ELIAS

(http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Dw35iJzalO8/UtFPxqme_RI/AAAAAAAAOXU/yo9c3E5_qUA/s800/IMGP7875.JPG)


Check the blog for how Icreated it:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-created-by.html)



"CLONE TROOPER in JEDI DISGUISE"
created by ELIAS

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ap_1rCCVubk/Ut10dTFAyFI/AAAAAAAAAMc/vrJ7YkOJz8U/s1600/IMGP7890.JPG)


Check the blog for more info:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-trooper-in-jedi-disguise-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/01/clone-trooper-in-jedi-disguise-created.html)


"CIN DRALLIG"
created by ELIAS

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Zg1eW64vGbo/Uu-gut5UiUI/AAAAAAAAAUs/6nEh-J8R9So/s1600/IMGP7931.JPG)


Check out the blog for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/cin-drallig-created-by-elias.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/cin-drallig-created-by-elias.html)


CLONE WARS WEEQUAY PIRATE
with MASSIFF
created by Elias

(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-pH7QtqsjS3o/UwPcsbq78xI/AAAAAAAAOjs/2EDF89S0WSA/s600/IMGP8040.JPG)

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ONomSdL5770/UwPibPutoxI/AAAAAAAAOks/R0YGCsFsBsk/s600/IMGP8032.JPG)


To learn more about this figure and see additional images check out my blog post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-with-massiff.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/02/clone-wars-weequay-pirate-with-massiff.html)



THE CLONE WARS: THE LOST MISSIONS
"Yoda" Custom Action Figure
created by Elias

(http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-s4Eivv7wXBI/U0Fn_hyFaoI/AAAAAAAAOw8/9ucwOZIZ1vU/s800/IMGP8293.JPG)


CHECK OUT THE LINK BELOW FOR THE FULL POST:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-clone-wars-lost-missions-yoda.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/the-clone-wars-lost-missions-yoda.html)




"CLONE WARS
CHANCELLOR PALPATINE"
created by Elias

(http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ErZl0x2zOzo/U1KLgjklJsI/AAAAAAAABJw/npYciHaYfr0/s1000/IMGP8438.JPG)


Click the link for the full post:
http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html (http://customsforthekid.blogspot.com/2014/04/clone-wars-chancellor-palpatine-created.html)

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 10 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/26/14
Post by: smeagol92055 on April 26, 2014, 07:01:50 PM

Oh my goodness, those Ewok movie figures are amazing!
Also, I love the Palpatine figure! Great use of the Sidious head.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 10 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/26/14
Post by: Tamer on April 27, 2014, 04:13:15 AM

My comments are on the front page.

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 10 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/26/14
Post by: DocOutlands on April 27, 2014, 11:42:42 AM

Mind-blowing work!!

Title: Re: Custom Action Figures by an 10 year old that are REALLY GOOD 4/26/14
Post by: hemble on April 27, 2014, 01:50:14 PM

Beautifully done as always.

Ron