Author Topic: AFE's Customs -- Updated 12/28/13--Back In Black! (Read 130811 times)

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #600 on:** December 16, 2011, 10:24:13 PM »

@Spud:See? Now that's what I love! Customizers inspiring customizers! Boil and pop is so priceless seriously. I've had to cut thighs and arms and reglue them... not cool! My dad was around when I was testing it out, he's a professional sculptor and toy designer and he was like, "what's with this mug of water with an action figure in it... in the microwave." I explained and he was into it. I love having him around when I'm working on stuff. Instant go-to for "how-to". Can't wait to see what your new mando turns out to be!

@Clone10: Thanks!

@JMT: Haha sweet! I just showed a person who has no knowledge of customs my finished smuggler and she was pretty into it. I don't know her very well at all and she used the word "phenomenal" lol. Tho she might have just been flirting with me. Sweet can't wait to see what these next days allow you to do! I have some images for you and Brent. So get on facebook!

Wookie-Balls · « **Reply #601 on:** December 16, 2011, 10:56:32 PM »

Eeeyarg! How on earth did I miss these AFE!?!

I love the Cynox - totally fantastic work, it likes Dr Frankenstein meets anime meets SW!

Utterly brilliant AFE, they put a smile on my face at 0530 on a Saturday as I travel into work!!

Cheers!

WB

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #602 on:** December 16, 2011, 11:21:21 PM »

@WB: Nothing like compliments from a fellow customizer from the future (as it's 1:06 am here lol). Not sure how you missed it, these things slip by sometimes! I think I'd never leave my comp if I looked at everything on here. Glad you dig the Cynox! Yes exactly! Hadn't thought of the anime factor but now that you mention it I totally agree! Glad I could brighten your very early... or late-starting work day

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #603 on:** December 18, 2011, 12:26:02 AM »

For the back stories of these characters head over to the current ISY contest which you should think of entering! The premise was to create a custom smuggler and their first mate. So here we have my entries. Vixxen Tang (green hair) and her mate Myysha.

Myysha -- half Cathar and Togorian -- silent, deadly and sexy:

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Vixxen Tang -- Cybernetically enhanced con-woman and smuggler with interchangeable cybernetic hands and a robotic eye!

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JediMindtrix · « **Reply #604 on:** December 18, 2011, 01:01:41 AM »

like i said in the contest forums.these are awesome customs.you really went all out on this one.ill comment more later.

ghostskull18 · « **Reply #605 on:** December 18, 2011, 05:15:53 AM »

AWESOME Work As Always!

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #606 on:** December 18, 2011, 09:46:17 AM »

Thanks guys! Glad you're liking them!

Tamer · « **Reply #607 on:** December 18, 2011, 01:04:53 PM »

Nothing wrong at all with Vixxen, but that Myysha is smokin. I could easily see more of both of them.

I did update the front page news story to get this link reflected.

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #608 on:** December 18, 2011, 03:22:54 PM »

I agree Tamer Vixxen is a solid main character, as is Solo, but I've always thought Cewbacca was more visually interesting and more eye catching, and so is Myysha. She's my favorite figure I've yet created. I really want to do more Cathars! Maybe a Juhani at some point... Thanks for updating the front page links

ActionFigEmpire · « **Reply #609 on:** December 22, 2011, 11:06:58 PM »

"A tribe apart..."

So JediMindTrix told me that he really liked my "Sandalorian" (Mando+Sandtrooper+Tusken Raider) figure 'Dust'. We got to talking about the Sandalorians and I offered to make him his very own Mando-Tusken-Trooper. He jumped at the offer and so 'Bantha' was created! JMT and I envisioned the Sandalorians as renegade Mandalorians who sought refuge o Tatooine during the Rise of the Empire. Hiding in the deserts they were soon confronted by the Tusken Raiders and had to defend themselves. The Empire set up a garrison on Tatooine and also clashed with the Sandalorians. Without the proper methods and supplies to create and repair their armor they have had to rely on raiding Imperial outposts and Tusken camps for supplies, weapons, and armor. Admiring the Tuskens' abilities for surviving in the desert the Sandalorians have adopted some of their ways and even began outfitting their armor to mirror Tusken Raiders' dress. While they pass as Tuskens from a distance they are much more dangerous and sophisticated Warriors. Each Sandalorian has similarities to his comrades, but also unique differences in his weapons, supplies, and armor.

Please let me know if you want a step by step tutorial on how to build these fun troopers! Also if you want the weathering process--a process I adapted from my 501st Legion Sandtrooper armor!

Bantha wields a ceremonial Tusken spear, a high powered EMP rifle with secondary stunner, and carries flash bang grenades in a holster on his thigh in addition to the standard Mando bracers. He also has the standard Sandalorian modified Jet pack/vaporator.

Here's JediMindTrix's 'Bantha' fgure:

Weathering: WIP -- testing paint for 'Bantha' and color matching on 'Dust'

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'Dust' Left. 'Bantha' Right.

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