March 2016

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new Star Wars Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
STAR WARS EPVII BLUE PRINTS PLATE SET
These cool square plates by Underground Toys feature blueprint tech spec designs based on your favorite Star Wars vehicles including the Death Star, Super Star Destroyer, X-Wing Fighter, Millennium Falcon, AT-AT and Darth’s TIE. Set of 4 plates $17.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=UND10947&mode=retail

STAR WARS BLACK 6 INCH JANGO FETT
This 6-inch-scale Jango Fett figure is carefully detailed to look just like the bounty hunter from Star Wars: Attack of the Clones. This figure is crafted to display true-to-story detail and comes with 4 accurately decorated accessories. $24.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS25000&mode=retail

STAR WARS BLACK SERIES FX LIGHTSABERS
Wield the power of your favorite Star Wars characters with these amazingly detailed adult collectible Lightsaber replicas. Power-up the lightsaber to activate the glowing light effects. Move it to hear the sensor-controlled sound effects (power up, idle hum, clash and power down) that were digitally recorded from the films. The FX Lightsaber features a durable metal hilt and includes specially designed display base. This case assortment includes EPIV Luke Skywalker (blue), Darth Vader (red), and EPVI Luke Skywalker (Green). $419.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24994&mode=retail

STAR WARS BEBOT TIN WIND-UP TOYS
Wind them up & off they roll! Each Star Wars Bebot figure measures 4" tall. Each wind-up figure is made of tin with a key attached wind-up mechanism. We have 14 different characters to choose from so you can pick your favorites or buy them all! $11.99 each
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=bebot

PREMIUM FORMAT SANDTROOPER
Sideshow proudly presents the Sandtrooper Premium Format™ Figure inspired by appearances in Star Wars: A New Hope. This battle-hardened squad leader is fully equipped to operate in the harshest environments; fitted with authentically detailed weathered armor and survival gear and his standard issue blaster in hand. Depicted patrolling a barren stretch of the Dune Sea, the themed deco base features an enormous bantha skull at his feet. Joining the growing ranks of Sideshow’s Star Wars Premium Format Figure collection, the Sandtrooper Premium Format™ Figure will be an incredible recruit for any Imperial army. $419.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11413&mode=retail

Ron Hembling finishes his Indiana Jones Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
"Hi All,

Indy dio is all complete and here are my usual outdoor pics. The final thing I had to do was give the diorama and figure a little weathering using pastel chalks.

Ron"

Talk about one fantastic looking diorama. Ron somehow always manages to up the ante with each new project.

Star-Fall Webcomic Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
"Medium Size Update-

-The first page of Chapter 1 is up on the Star-Fall website!

-The Creators of Star-Fall are being interviewed by former US Navy Seal and published author John C. Roat for an upcoming issue of IndyFest--a magazine dedicated to independent and self published creative works.

-Star-Fall is being featured in the very first issue of PlanetScape--a brand new magazine covering all things science fiction and fantasy.

-The Star-Fall team is currently in talks with the owners of the former estate of world renowned painter Kenneth Noland at TaradenArts to do a gallery show about the making of Star-Fall."

Sounds pretty interesting!

Blizzard Force is back with a modern Vintage Figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
"Also, sometimes I just want to do something new...and there are more than enough opportunities for cool figures Kenner didn't attempt in the good old days. Hasbro added some pretty cool new figures to the Vintage line during their run as well, the more the merrier... ;)

The first one was pretty straight forward...a repaint of the B.A.D. U-3PO, I'd like to buy an "e"...et voila - the not so polite ;) Bespin Droid E-3PO appears..."

He also has a pretty cool vintage poster up to track his progress for all the modern recreations of vintage figures. It makes me miss the vintage line so bad!

Jodo re-imagines the Revenge of the Sith Trailer...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
Tell me that image doesn't look just tough! Click on through to see the entire trailer. He also has links up to his other trailers as well.

Starchaser is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 31 2016
"So just finished a Jashco Phurus. He was a lot of work. Many parts, paint, soft goods, even a bit of metal work. He's not a perfect replication of the images online, but I'm fairly happy with him."

I like how he turned out too!

Star Wars Rebels - One-Hour Season Two Finale - TONIGHT!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 30 2016
"In the shocking season 2 finale of Star Wars Rebels, destinies will be forever changed and iconic characters will re-emerge in what will surely be the most talked about episode of the season. In the one-hour finale, Kanan, Ezra and Ahsoka seek out an Inquisitor to gain information about Vader, but soon encounter an unexpected ally in their fight against the Sith. When their search leads them to a confrontation with Vader (voiced by James Earl Jones), the three Jedi and their new ally must marshal all their strengths to survive. The two-part finale, which airs TONIGHT, March 30th, is directed by series Executive Producer Dave Filoni and features the return of Darth Maul, voiced by The Clone Wars’ Sam Witwer."

Watch it on Disney XD tonight!

Site Sponsor Big Bad Toy Store lists Six Inch Jango Fett!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 30 2016
If you are like me you have never seen a hint of this one on the pegs or online except for outrageous eBay or Amazon prices. Well I am happy to report that site sponsor Bigbadtoystore.com has this listed for only $25 in-stock while supplies last!

Stan is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 30 2016
"SA Mon Calamari and Y wing Pilot, these were fun customs and been wanting to add these to SA for a long time."

They look great, especially that MonCal. I am still reeling over his Muftak from last time.

We welcome Forceflow to the customizing boards...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 30 2016
"Hey all, long time lurker, first time poster. Thought I'd break the ice with some work from the past few years. Didn't really start getting into customizing until the first GI Joe movie came out. And of course, when TFA was announced, I couldn't help it. Now I just need to get comfortable with photography and start getting everything documented...

First up is a re-imagined Anakin Skywalker/Darth Vader. Finished before TFA, otherwise he would've been a Knight of Ren, I think."

First off welcome to Imperial Shipyards. Next, great custom!

BDC41866 gives us more!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 29 2016
"This is sort of an Expanded Universe custom idea.....Im sure the Republic had several Maximum Security prisons/penitentiaries that held the worst scum in the galaxy...perhaps either captured by the Jedi or Coruscant police. So here is a concept maximum security prison guard equipped with hazardous environment gear, a shock prod and a blast shield. More to come..."

He says more to come and he means it. I sure do like the parts combinations he puts together. With all the lines I have seen him use his fodder box must be gargantuan!

Ajunta Pall continues his customizing blaze!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 29 2016
"As promised here's my custom crimson corsair- Sidon Ithano from TFA. Thanks for looking!"

Thank you, AP for sharing!

JDeck shares his forays into shapways.com
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 29 2016
"I just did a quick paint job on one of the transports. I was concerned about the gritty texture. I tried to polish it up a little, but it didn't help much, so I just started painting. The white material is very porous, so you need a primer coat to seal it. I just painted it black then dry brushed and added detail. Its not bad once its painted. Still, the smallest amount of grit makes a big difference in these small scale ships. But the cheap white plastic works well within a fleet. Not so great as a centerpiece ship. The frosted plastic is the way to go for that."

So, let that be a lesson when you are deciding on which print medium to use while on shapeways. It all depends on your need!

Kartoonister the Silencer shares a custom on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 29 2016
His Imperial Navy Trooper Work In progress looks great. I think it has a great future as a Samurai Cross-Over should he wish it too.

Don't forget we also have a very active customs page on Facebook!

Ron Hembling gives us an INDY Diorama Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"Hi All,

The base is 90% complete I just have to get indy done and then a little weathering to both the figure and the base.

Until then I have done the jungle on the top using plastic plants which I gave different washes of Light and Dark Green. The dirt is a mix of garden mulch and dirt mixed together and it was glued in place and once dry I gave it a wash of light Brown and then while the wash was still wet I used a wash of Dark Brown and mixed the two together.

The small clumps of grass are from Army painter and once the paint dried I glued the clumps of grass and the plastic plants to the base. The moss was done by mixing some railway grass and green paint and then adhering it to the walls and floor.

The skeleton is from Revoltech and the joints were glued together and then painted. The spider webs were done by ripping apart cotton wool and then adhering it the base and then once the first section were dried I pulled the wool apart even more and adhering to the base."

Talk about movie authenticity and looking real. It just popped off the movie screen!

Blizzard Force is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"The first one was pretty straight forward...a repaint of the B.A.D. U-3PO, I'd like to buy an "e"...et voila - the not so polite ;) Bespin Droid E-3PO appears...

For the second one, I had to customize a bit more (hair, blaster holster removed, silver boxes added), here's a comparison:

Several names have been given to this figure so far (Imperial Technician, Scanning Crewman, Scanning Trooper and whatnot ;) ) ... I've prefered Imperial Technician so far (same as in one of the Scanning Crew 2-Packs), so I used that designation for the card..."

I am really liking that Imperial Technician, wow!

Ajunta Pall is back with a TCW 501st Legion Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"Next up some custom clones! Who doesn't like clones right?

1) 501st legion clonetroopers ( custom group pic, Rex, Hevy, Echo, Fives, Tup, Hardcase, Jesse, Kix )
2)CT-782 Hevy
3)CT-Hardcase
4)CT-5555"

And there are even two more on a follow up post after that. Ajunta Pall always gives mega-updates!

KRZTFR makes a great swoop too...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"So I finally figured out what I wanted to do with that Ninja Turtle bike, I was inspired by the Lego set with the droids and the escape pod, it had a brown swoop with a sandtrooper on it so..."

I like the look of this too!

KRZTFR is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"So I watched this DIY prop video the other week and I thought to myself I wonder if I could do an eyebot from the Fallout games like that? So with a hot glue gun, a ping pong ball, a spool of wire, and some dollar store earbuds I made this..."

Looks pretty good to me.

JDeck finishes up his A-Wing Model...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
" I finished up the A-wing model. With me nothing is ever really finished, I may fine tune some things. My original goal was to make the model better than the Titanium series stuff, or anything on the market, which unfortunately isn't a tall task. I found a polar lights display that will look good, and it might be big enough to hide the battery. I'll have to modify it with a hollow tube, and a switch."

It looks great to me.

Anovos offers Not At The Con Deals...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 28 2016
"We had a great time meeting fans and talking with customers at WonderCon 2016, but we know there are a lot of you who can't always attend the events where we are exhibiting. To emphasize our belief in "no fan left behind," we are offering 15 first-come first-served uses of coupon code POSTWONDER16 good for 10% OFF a huge selection of items*---some already discounted! Remember to act quickly as the discount code only has 15 uses OR through 11:59pm Central Time on March 28, 2016 until it expires! Click here to shop now!

*Discount eligible on NEW ORDERS only. Cancellations and re-orders do not qualify."

Boss Fight Studio for the win!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 27 2016
Their Vitruvian H.A.C.K.S. seem to be the hottest action figure line I have seen lately. With gorgeous paint apps and full articulation plus a ton of accessories you can mix, match, and change a variety of options. Click here to go directly to their storefront and get busy.

A COUPLE ITEMS ARE ALREADY SOLD OUT SO ACT FAST

Foxtrot Delta is back with some new TFA Vintage Style Cardbacks...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 27 2016
"Here's an update, enjoy."

Well I sure did enjoy em. It is great seeing these new characters on classic cardbacks. For the life of me I can't see how the marketing and licensing folks didn't demand Hasbro do something like this for the new film series.

Ron Hembling adds more to his Indiana Jones Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 26 2016
"Hi All,

I was looking at the dio today and something was missing so I decided to make some support walls/arch ways. The process for these were done the same way as the rest of the stone work.

Ron"

I like it even more!

Starchaser is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 26 2016
"This one sat for a long time before getting finished, but I finally managed to make the time:

Lee Bucerind - owner of Celestial Stars and Gems, a modest jeweler shop in a very upscale Coruscent neighborhood. Lee is not a rock star gem cutter, but he's reliable and inventive. People say if you want it done right go to Lee Bucerind, he's not flashy, but he's good."

He looks right at home in our SW Verse.

JDeck shows us a model build update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 26 2016
"I did some basic paintwork today. I need to clean up the paint lines, always use 3M masking tape. I used Dollar store brand, I was in a bind. I was way behind. I was willing to make a deal. But I can fix it, a black wash will help too. Once I paint the interior it won't be so bright. Looks like my figure is in a tanning bed. It'll look cool once its detailed and weathered."

I am really loving the light work on this build.

Eric sends news for Hole in the Ground Productions...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 26 2016
"I have two new diorama parts available for order. Cantina Stools and Tech Chairs. Available individually or in sets of four.

www.holeinthegroundpro.com/dioramas.html"

It is nice to have a place to buy some of these set pieces.

Bring Kylo Ren into your house with a 3D Hologram!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"I can show you the power of the dark side."

Star Wars hologram featuring Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens $125. (Does not include 3D Hologram Display)

Full Parallax

Full-parallax, three-dimensional hologram mounted on black gloss acrylic

3D Viewing Experience

Dramatic 3D viewing experience with as much information packed into each 3D hologram as a feature length film including over 65 thousand holographic frames

Dimensions: 11.5” X 13.1” X 1/8 “ 0.5 lbs.

Purchase now Star Wars Hologram :Kylo Ren"

Trust me folks this is one awesome collectible!

New work from Ajunta Pall...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Next up is my custom First Order Stormtrooper FN-2199 aka "Nines" aka TR-8R. After the movie TFA fans went crazy over this guy like how my generation wemt crazy over Boba Fett. I'm more interested in his backstory featured in the book "Before the Awakening". Next I'll be doing FN-2000 "Zeroes" and FN-2003 "Slip" (the trooper who died in finns arms and wiped blood on his helmet. Thanks for looking.

1) StormTrooper FN-2199 "Nines" (13 poa Fully articulated, hand made Riot shield and Shock Baton, swapable alternate head).

*Stay Tuned for Sidon Ithano the Crimson Corsair 14 poa version"

Sounds like a great teaser to me. Nines looks great!

Ron Hembling is already making great progress with his new Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Hi All,

Have completed all the stone work, and used a small piece of sandstone and tapped over the foam to give it a nice stone texture.

Ron"

Talk about looking great. Ron never ceases to amaze.

Larifari is back with a new Rebel Speeder...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
I must say his design skill are just over the top!

This new Rebel Speeder looks so at home in the OT. I must say I am really like this particular model. It reminds me a good bit of that speeder Rey cobbled together from TFA.

BDC41866 is back with a new kit-bash...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Another new custom kitbash...this is a member of the freelance mercenary unit The Aurodium Sword, featured in an issue of Star Wars Insider and led by Alpha-66. More to come."

I like the look of him.

BDC41866 puts me onto this fan film...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Jedi around the galaxy are being viciously hunted and killed by the evil Galactic Empire. Aware of the imminent danger, Jedi Master Boemana Tora and her Padawan Makal Lori, flee to the outer rim systems close to the planet of Lothal.

www.starwarsexile.com

Follow on IG and Twitter @StarWarsExile

Directed By
Pokey Spears and Noel Braham"

I thought it was great!

JDeck keeps us aware of Dragon Models...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Here's some pictures Dragon models put on their Facebook page. 1/144 TFA Falcon, 1/144 T-65 & T-70. 1/144 AT-ST with AT-AT in the background. I like the 1/144 option, they are all scaled the same, unlike many star wars ships."

Kartoonister the Silencer shares a custom on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"Dark Side Cave vader luke just for fun."

Well it sure looks better than the latest version I got from you know who. Be sure to give us a like when you go to Facebook Folks. You will see all kinds of custom goodness there too.

Let me see your identification.
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 25 2016
"The Sandtrooper Premium Format™ Figure is now available to Pre-Order!"

It ain't cheap, but wow does it look spot on movie fantastic!

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new Star Wars Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
NEW GENTLE GIANT
We just added some amazing new items from Gentle Giant this week including three new 12” Jumbo figures: Spider-Man (Secret Wars) and Batman and Robin (DC Super Powers); Spider-Gwen joins the Marvel Animated Statue lineup; Star Wars Collectors Gallery now includes a 1/8 Scale Darth Vader; and the Episode VII First Order Flametrooper joins the Star Wars 1/6 Scale Deluxe Minibust lineup.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=20873

EPISODE VII FIRST ORDER STORMTROOPER HELMET
The First Order’s infantry units wear stark white armor derived from that worn by the Republic’s clone troopers and the Empire’s Stormtroopers. ANOVOS® is proud to offer the Star Wars™: The Force Awakens First Order Stormtrooper Helmet Premier Line Accessory. The helmet is assembled and ready to wear and has adjustable fitting pads for comfort. $599.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=ANV10126&mode=retail

EPISODE VII TAKODANA ENCOUNTER PACK
The Takodana Encounter figure pack commemorates the moment our heroes Ray & Finn meet the wise Maz Kanata. Included are Rey, Finn, BB-8, Maz Kanata, as well as her chest that holds Luke Skywalker’s lighsaber. $26.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24992&mode=retail

I AM KYLO REN COSTUME HOODIE
From Mad Engine. Go over to the Dark Side in style with this Kylo Ren costume zipper hoodie, which comes complete with attached tattered cape and a face mask with black mesh eyes. Choose from sizes Small through X-Large for $64.99 each and XX-Large for $66.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=KYLO%20REN%20HOODIE

NEW HOT TOYS AND SIDESHOW
Back to the Future fans can finally add a DeLorean Time Machine to their collection—even if it’s only 1/6 scale! This vehicle features the gull-wing doors, a meticulously crafted exterior and LED light-up functions. Continue building your Empire army with the Episode VII First Order Snowtrooper and Snowtrooper Officer. And don’t despair Spider-Man fans…the J Scott Campbell Black Cat Statue is in stock and ready to steal your heart and join your collection.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18178

POP! RANCOR, LUKE, OOLA PX EXCLUSIVE PACK
Star Wars fans remember Luke Skywalker's bold entry into the palace of Jabba the Hutt on his home planet of Tatooine in Return of the Jedi in his desperate mission to save his friends from the crime lord's evil clutches. This POP! Vinyl Figure 3-pack recreates Jedi Knight Luke Skywalker and Slave Oola in the 3 3/4" tall scale as well as a 6" tall Rancor so fans can recreate the scene in Jabba's dungeons. $39.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=DMC12504&mode=retail

EPISODE VII SNOW AND DESERT
Enter the world of Star Wars and launch into action and adventure! Wave 02 of the 3.75 inch Snow and Desert line brings First Order Snowtrooper, Sarco Plank, X-Wing Pilot Asty, and First Order Stormtrooper from The Force Awakens and Ezra Bridger and Kana Jarrus from Star Wars Rebels. The large weapon included with each figure can be combined to make an ultimate weapon. Set of 6 $59.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star%20wars%20snow%20and%20desert

Ron Hembling starts an INDY Project!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
"Hi All,

Started a new dio tonight and I just realized that I haven't done a Indy dio for a long time so I decided to do one.

This dio will depict indy in a ancient ruin looking around holding a fire torch which will able to light up as if it was a real flame.

The base so is made using high density foam and it still needs a roof and a lot of engraving for the stone work. Indy and the skeleton are both from Figma and indy has wiring running thru is arm and body and down thru his left leg. I still need to putty up the joints and add his pouch and holster and the skeleton has had it's joints glued and will need some putty before painting.

Ron"

Ron definitely doesn't let the dust settle long before he starts a new project. Of course we will be following this and updating you on his progress.

Jeffrey8322 introduces himself with some Sith!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
Now that is the way to say hello! He has shown us some awesome ones including:

Darth Tenebrous
Darth Sion
Darth Andeddu
Darth Traya

As you can see I am really, really liking his Darth Andeddu. Please join me in welcoming Jeffrey8322 to the Yards!

Mandalore 25 is back with two new Sith...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
"Made these two sith, Darth Wroth, and Darth Anarcis, from the Fan Film "Star Wars: Contract of Evil" for a customer. Sculpt Wroth's hair, rearranged their horns, and pointed their ears. This one wasn't simple, for there aren't any decent pictures of them, a couple of Wroth were helpful, but mostly I just watched the film over and over pausing it to get the right angles."

They look pretty nice to me!

The Boo kits out a TIE Interceptor...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
"Hey all! Well, it's been awhile but I just finished up my latest project, a TIE interceptor. These are just some quickie phone pics, hopefully I'll have time to do some lit ones later. These are a bit washed out, and a lot of the detail painting is lost, but oh well, you get the idea.

Did the usual greeblie additions, but really tried to push myself with the lighting. I cobbled together a custom light panel for the sides of the cockpit, and ran a dual-voltage system into a custom battery pack with a nifty angel-eye switch. Then lots of FO.

I tried to do some engine detail, not super happy with it, but I guess it's ok. The base is made from sanded poplar."

Talk about adding some lights too! Daggone it all looks fantastic and it was good to see Boo back!

JDeck opens up the inside for me...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
"Many thanks again. I'm afraid there's not much to show. I'm putting the 9v power source in the display base, so I don't have to preform surgery on the model just to change the battery.

I kitbashed a pilot today. The body is 1/48 modern U.S pilot, head is ww2 Russian pilot. It looks better than what came with the kit. I wanted it to be similar to the pilot in the original ILM model."

I had originally asked him to see how the lighting all worked. I have a few less questions now. Adding lights to a project really pushes it up a few notches imo.

BDC41866 checks in on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
I am liking Brain's new Twi Lek. I always like reading the more to come too. Don't forget you can share your customs on our Facebook Page too.

Ajunta Pall is back with an Animated Version of General Veers...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 24 2016
"Next up is an upgrade for my At-At commander General Maximilian Veers. I wanted to see him in the clone wars, maybe we'll see him in Rebels. Thanks for looking!

1) General Maximilian Veers (Animated style)"

I think he looks great. I must say I could have perhaps been more of a fan of this style if we had received some of these OT Characters.

JDeck adds some lights...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
"I started working on an MPC 1/48 A-wing model kit. Pretty simple kit, other than the inverted panel lines its really nice, especially for a 33 year old kit. So far all I've done was wire up the lights for the engines and cockpit. I'm using a warm/white chip LED for the cockpit, and two warm/white 3mm LEDs for the engines. Not too many modifications to mount them, mostly drilling holes, and cutting a couple things. This is just a mock-up, I still need to modify some things, take it apart again to paint. At first I didn't like the smoked glass, because its not accurate, but it filters the light perfectly. I still have a lot to do, but Its starting to look pretty rad."

I totally agree, those lights really looks pretty cool if you ask me!

Custom Creator works the graffiti...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
"Time to rattle some cans! Ok, not really. This was all done by hand with brushes and the help of a black and a white paint marker. All needs to be softened with some weathering. I think I might be able to fit a couple more in there....lol. I wanted to be sure I went with nothing really specific. The only "real life" thing in there is "DRE" as the first song on my Ipod tonight in the workshop was off the Compton album...lol. Also, gotta have the initials in there "CC"

I really like how it turned out. They say its all in the fine detail work and this diorama really shows that off to full effect.

Ron Hembling gives us the final reveal on his Hoth Battlefront Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
"Hi All,

I got the chance to do the outdoor pics so here they are and enjoy.

Ron"

Hands down I am still loving his 6" Hoth Rebel Trooper he made from the 6" Hoth Han. What a great diorama!

Ajunta Pall is back with two new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
"Next up is a few more Clone Wars and Rebels updates.

1)* Dengar (clone wars version) always wanted a clone wars version of dengar his back ground which is shrouded in mystery really interests me.
2) Lando Calrissian (rebels version "Idiots array" episode) the smoothest brotha in the gallaxy."

I really like his TCW Version of Dengar. Spot on.

JKNO makes a better display stand...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
"The original stand/base for the Hot Toys 1/6 Interrogator Droid was kinda cheaply made, out of some soft plastic to look like the Hot Toys Death Star grate stands. But kinda poorly made, flimsy and wobbly. So I took an old Sideshow round stand that came with a 1/6 Jedi Training Remote, made a bigger hole in it and inserted the clear supporting rod from the Interrogator Droid. Glued it inside (the SSC stand has a back lid you can open) with epoxy glue and then added metal pellets (glued as well) to give it weight. Looks better than what HT made: the round base is smaller, it is sturdy and more elegant."

I agree it looks pretty good!

James Doby sends word via Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 23 2016
He keeps me aware of great Star Wars Deals on our Facebook Page. Here is his latest quote,

"I don't know why this set is always $80 on ebay or other sites but it's $48 & eligible for free shipping at Amazon."

That sure works for me! And thanks for the word James!

Stronox is back with a Mando!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"Mandalorian Jedi Hunter..."

Folks hands down Stronox makes some of the toughest looking custom action figures these eyes have seen! This latest Mando kind of reminds me of a cross between Judge Dredd and a Mandalorian. I love it!

Click here to own it!

Is that Butterfingers I see?
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"It's been a long time since I last posted, but I'm on a short break and decided to tinker with a clone custom.

Here is a sneak peak of a WIP. Just need to finish painting the helmet and he's pretty much done. Hope to finish it by the end of this week."

Well now he looks like he hasn't lost his touch at all. I always like it when the wayward check back in!

I-am-Boba-Fett is back with new update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"Here's a custom Asajj Ventress (Clone Wars: Dark Disciple) figure that I made. This custom figure is based upon artwork created for unproduced Clone Wars show episodes.
This one of a kind custom figure features:

- Custom sculpted hair and armor parts
- Custom vinyl clothing pieces to allow for better posability
- Custom paint work"

She looks fantastic to me. It is nice to see folks still continuing The Clone Wars Line even if Hasbro won't!

Star-Fall Webcomic Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"Mini Update -

- The brand new Chapter 1 cover is up on the Star-Fall website in all its glory.

-Star-Fall is now on instagram. Be sure to follow us there for exclusive updates on WIP custom figures.

New full comic pages coming soon!"

DaBooma creates the ultimate version of Rey...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"So I managed to get my hands on all three Rey figures.. with the plan to kitbash them together to make one super articulated Jedi/Resistance Rey. I didn't like the 5POA Resistance Rey's head initually, and was planning on using the 5POA Jakku head instead. But then changed my min.. I think the Resistance head is probably the best out of the three.

Anyway, here's how she turned out."

Folks wait till you see how he wove those three figures all together. Talk about amazing!

Blizzard Force is back with a modern Vintage Figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"It always bugged me Chewie was only released on a ROTJ-card in the Vintage Collection. He was part of the first 12, after all... I've only slightly modified the figure and the Bowcaster, main job here was to repaint him, which has been lots of fun... :)

I've used a new picture for the cardback, never noticed the bow was missing on Kenner's cardback before - also the quality is better/higher now. The color field was enlarged to fit the large-size blister.

With this figure, the "first 12" are complete in neo versions now...and only Hammerhead remains to complete the other nine "Star Wars" figures. I'm hoping to complete him soon for a first overview picture..."

Talk about one cool project. What I wouldn't give to be able to buy something like this on the pegs in stores now!

Ron Hembling is almost finished with his latest dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"Hi All,

The dio is now 90% complete, I just have to add a little depth to the snow and give it an icy look and then paint the edges.

The pipes/tubes are from old power cords and an old fish tank tube pump. Glued them inplace then added holders by using thin wire, I made the snow by mixing spakfilla 80%, PVA glue 15% and water 5% and mixed it all together and then started adding it to the base.

I will get my usual outdoor pics either tomorrow or Wednesday night.

Ron"

I am still really liking that Hoth Rebel Trooper.

Anovos offers STAR WARS™ Rebel Pilot Flight Jacket Accessory
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 22 2016
"The Rebel Alliance's starfighter corps was one of its greatest assets. ANOVOS® is proud to offer the STAR WARS™: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Rebel Pilot Flight Jacket Accessory. Shipping estimated to begin by September 2016. Customers who purchase this item will be added to our monthly Star Wars newsletter for updates. Pre-order items are subject to change in availability and features.

This accessory includes details duplicated from STAR WARS: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK screen-used costume provided by Skywalker Archives and other sources.

The fabrics have been dyed to match the color of the screen-used costume.
The jacket shell is made of nylon fabric.
The jacket lining is made of cotton fabric with batting.
The front closure uses hook and loop.
Decorative box-pleating adorn the sleeves.
The pillow collar is stuffed.
The chest badge is removable."

It sure looks spot on to me!

More great images of Ron Hembling's 6" Hoth Trooper...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 21 2016
I am still raving about how he turned a 6" Hoth Han into a regular Hoth Rebel Soldier. Daggone that looks great. He also shows work on a Scout Trooper on the receiving end.

Is everyone ready for March Madness?
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 21 2016
I enjoy the Star Wars Version almost as much as the basketball one. Of course now that WV is out already (sigh, sigh, triple sigh) I guess I can get into this more. Find out more and how the voting works by going to the official site.

Jetpack Blues is back with a Marvel Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 21 2016
"I know I am not the only one who picked up a Guavian Enforcer and immediately thought "Deadpool". So this was bound to happen. I regret not thinking to video the whole build, but with an infant son demanding most of my time and brain power I'm not surprised by my lack of forsight (the first image is a quick head paint that apparently only plays on Flickr). Anyway, he's just about done."

Well now, I don't know why I didn't think of that combination, but Tim is correct. That GE is a perfect candidate for an awesome Deadpool. And congratulations Tim on the new addition to your family!

Customs shared on our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 21 2016
I enjoyed this custom TIE Pilot with Wreckage that was shared on our FB Page by Jason Todd Kimball. This looks like it was a fun photo-shoot too!

Ron Hembling creates the Troopers for his latest diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 20 2016
"Hi All,

I have completed the scout trooper and 90% done on the Rebel soldier. The Scout's joints have been puttied up and then painted/weathered using Vallejo paints.

The Rebel is a converted Hoth Solo figure and I super glued the joints and putted them up. I added cloth for the scarf and around the goggles. The backpack was made using plasti card and greeblies from the parts box, I did the beard using putty and still need to weather him.

Ron"

I am really, really liking that Hoth Rebel Soldier. Daggone Hasbro you better make something like this or I will be bugging Ron to make me one!

Darth Daddy is back with a REBELS Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 20 2016
"One more Rebels post before we return to some Star Wars characters from the film series. Hasbro's Star Wars Rebels Captain Rex figure looked great, but we knew we wanted to embellish it a bit by increasing the articulation. Dad took the ball jointed shoulders of a Yarna d'al' Gargan to articulate Rex's elbows and the knees from a Clone Trooper Pilot to get his legs to bend above the boots. Dad hollowed out Rex's gauntlets and boots to accept the nubs Dad left attached to the ball joints that he glued to Rex's extremities. Dad then used a styrene rod to create pins to attach to the hands articulating Rex's wrists. Dad's efforts took an already amazing looking action figure, and made it that much better by increasing the poseability.

At some point, Dad said he is going to give him a proper paint application..."

Wow, that is a lot of work, but it really makes the figure look great! Ah if only we could get Hasbro to do this the first time around!

Gold Leader One fixes Han's hair again...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 20 2016
"I fixed Han's hair again, this time on the 3.75" figure. I used the same technique as before - dry brushed with a dark gray, then again with a lighter gray. I also painted the tips of the cylinders on his jacket silver, as they should be."

I for one love seeing this one more movie accurate. The 5 POA is bad enough, but then not giving this an accurate paint job bugs me even more!

JDeck uses shapeways to get some cool stuff!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 20 2016
"I got a few things in today from Shapeways. First 24 1/2256 x-wing in cruising position. 24 1/2256 Y-wings, and a 1/2256 corellian gunship. The x-wings and Y-wings are tiny, I dropped a couple on the carpet, I'll never see them again. The gunship is really cool, really nice detail. Its hollow and it has a hole on the bottom and in the engines, so mounting lights would be easy peasy. These are all from J_Roncho he does a bunch of 1/2256 stuff. The grand total was about $25 w/free shipping, a little high, but its worth it. They'll go great with my 1/2256 fleet."

I have seen some horrible prices on some things, but if you are studious (as with all things) you can really find some fantastic things there. JDeck will keep us abreast of new things so look for more Shapeways Updates.

James Doby sends word via Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 20 2016
The Wal-Mart Exclusive super articulated version of Rey is now available online once again. I really appreciate when our folks send me word like this so thank you James!

To be honest, this is how I am able to get figures for my own collection. Without all of my online friends I honestly don't think I would be able to find much!

Blizzard Force is back with a modern Vintage Figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 19 2016
"Speaking of new stuff:

Zutmore (Snaggletooth)

Custom on left, original on right. :) I used a Zutton from POTJ and replaced the arms with ones from a Legacy Ugnaught. Afterwards he was repainted with acrylic colours.

Though she (! ;)) was originally released on a SW card she isn't actually part of the movie, but rather the - dreaded - Holiday Special. In addition, there's been a lot of confusion regarding the name in the past (Snaggletooth, Zutton, Zutmore)...all contributing to a pretty interesting character. ;)

I used a - wrongly designated - Zutton from POTJ and replaced the arms with ones from a Legacy Ugnaught. Afterwards he was repainted with acrylic colours."

It is so cool to see these new and awesomely painted figures on custom vintage cardbacks. I love it!

StarFall is back with a new preview...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 19 2016
"Hey Yarders,

I wanted to share a non-Star-Fall project that we hope to be launching as a VAST!comics title at some point soon called: B.U.N.N.Y. Squad.

The Bunnies are secret agents that fight global terrorism and look fine as heck while they do it. Inspired by the low budget movies of the 70s, Charlie's Angels, James Bond, and Totally Spies, the girls of B.U.N.N.Y. Squad all have their own specialties in the field and a boatload of high tech gadgets and gear. We'll be putting together a creative team to bring the Bunnies to the web this summer. Let us know what you think of the idea in the comments."

I thought it was an interesting take on a girl squad!

Ron Hembling changes the theme of his Hoth Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 19 2016
"Hi All,

Well I have changed the idea for the Bunker from a Solo one to a SW Battlefront one. Yeah you guessed it I was playing Battlefront and was playing the Hoth games, I will have the Rebel standing near the door way after he has just shot a scouttrooper.

I did a small amount of work on the dio today by painting the rocks black and also gave the walls of the bunker and foot grate a wash with watered down black.

Ron"

The idea change sure works for me. It sure looks tough to me.

BDC41866 gives us more!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 19 2016
"Heres a Zabrak Clone Wars Jedi...more to come."

There is some awesome articulation in this one. I always like reading more to come too.

NEW Premier Line First Order TIE Pilot Helmet
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 19 2016
"The skilled pilots of the First Order launch into combat aboard advanced fighter craft, hunting down enemy vessels and protecting space around installations and warships. ANOVOS® is proud to offer the STAR WARS™: THE FORCE AWAKENS First Order TIE Fighter Pilot Helmet Premier Line Accessory. Shipping estimated to begin by December 2016. Customers who purchase this item will be added to our monthly STAR WARS newsletter for updates.

The Premier Line offering is for the insatiable costumer, who needs every detail meticulously studied and excruciatingly reproduced for the ultimate wearable costume.

This accessory includes details duplicated from STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS screen-used production assets.

Helmet is assembled and ready to wear.
Helmet is created 3D scans and reference from the original prop.
Exterior shell is constructed in fiberglass.
Bubble lenses are tinted gray.
Respirator fittings are made of metal.
Helmet interior is lined for a finished appearance.
Helmet fitting pads are adjustable and removable.
Chest box and hose can be purchased separately at a future date. Removable plug included."

It looks pretty spot on to me. You can be a First Order TIE Pilot!

Bring Kylo Ren into your house with a 3D Hologram!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"I can show you the power of the dark side."

Star Wars hologram featuring Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens $125. (Does not include 3D Hologram Display)

Full Parallax

Full-parallax, three-dimensional hologram mounted on black gloss acrylic

3D Viewing Experience

Dramatic 3D viewing experience with as much information packed into each 3D hologram as a feature length film including over 65 thousand holographic frames

Dimensions: 11.5” X 13.1” X 1/8 “ 0.5 lbs.

Purchase now Star Wars Hologram :Kylo Ren"

Trust me folks this is one awesome collectible!

Ajunta Pall is back with a mega update!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Here's a bunch of fun characters I put together earlier this year. I'm still trying to upload a host of pics from last year and earlier this year and some from present so bare with me. ;)


1) ponda baba ( after the cantina incident)"

Folks, make sure you scroll around once you click in as there is a ton of new custom action figures to see.

BDC41866 is back with a new kit-bash...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Finished up this fairly easy head swap using a Beru Whitesun head and a Bultar Swan body. Added the removable hilt from a concept Stormtroopers lightsaber to a Royal Guardsmans pike and voila..."

Now that is one cool weapon. I like it!

Foxtrot Delta offers custom cardbacks!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"If you are interested in Custom Cardbacks for your Custom Action Figures send me a PM, here are some samples of works I've done, Thanks."

What a great offer. It seems to me he is up for any genre too. Spread the news!

Panther is back with a Sith Temple Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"A quick update, after finishing my two figures I wanted to add something to the temple. With my daughters help, we applied a layer of modroc to the front of the model for texture. I have deliberately limited myself on size of this before I got carried away."

I can see how he would get carried away. It sure looks great so far!

Ron Hembling has a new update already!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Hi All,

Added the first layer of snow by using a 90/10 mix of plaster of paris and spakfilla. The stones on top where done by using foam and covering them with the mix.

Ron"

It already looks fantastic to me. I also see Ron had a birthday yesterday so happy birthday Ron!

Panther is back with a new custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Just a brief update, I am working on my next custom, since I have a spare body and head from my last custom. For those Shipyarder's who play The Old Republic, I have created my character from the game, I am now using the left overs to create Doc. As you can see the repaint is almost complete, he just needs a shave!"

He is already back with a new update where he gets him his shave too!

Sideshow previews Premium Format Sandtrooper!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Sandtrooper Premium Format Figure

Equipped and outfitted to withstand harsher desertlike environments, the Sandtroopers™ were the perfect squadron of troopers to deploy on Tatooine in Star Wars™: A New Hope. Sideshow’s Sandtrooper™ Premium Format™ Figure will be available for Pre-Order on Thursday March 24, 2016!"

That link will also get you into an area where you can enter to win one of these bad boys too!

Sideshow announces Star Wars giveaway...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
Sideshow Newsletter members have a chance at a Star Wars™ prize pack in March! Enter today and you could be the winner of a Hot Toys prize pack of ONE (1) Luke Skywalker™ and ONE (1) Sandtrooper™ Sixth Scale Figures!

Gentle Giant announces St. Patrick's Day Sale...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
As you can see by the graphic above those sale prices are good from now till the 20th! They have some great deals on Gentle Giant Jumbos. Click here to see what they have for sale.

Never-Before-Seen Details Revealed In “Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey”
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 18 2016
"Get a first look at The Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey, an in-depth documentary on the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, and one of the many special features included on the upcoming Digital HD (available April 1) and Blu-ray Combo Pack (available April 5) releases."

I always enjoy seeing the behind the scenes and the making of stuff! Click here for the full article.

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new Star Wars Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 17 2016
KIDDESIGNS STAR WARS ELECTRONICS
Rule the galaxy with these incredible iHome Bluetooth speakers shaped like the Millennium Falcon, Special Forces TIE Fighter and Star Destroyer! Wirelessly stream music from any audio device for a sound that's out of this world! You can also enjoy sounds privately with the X-Wing over-the-ear headphones that feature high-quality audio with integrated volume control and adjustable padded headband and ear cushions.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=kiddesigns

NEW HOT TOYS AND SIDESHOW
We have a few new items from Hot Toys and Sideshow in stock now including 1/6 scale Age of Ultron Scarlet Witch, 1/6 Scale Batman Returns Batman & Bruce Wayne, Sixth Scale Imperial Probe Droid 2nd Edition, 12” Indiana Jones “The Temple of Doom”, and 1/4 Scale Premium Format Boba Fett.
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/list.aspx?list=18178

AUTOBOTS AND DECEPTICONS DECALS
These officially licensed Autobots and Decepticons decals come with or without white background and are sure to spruce up your Transformers collection! $11.99 each
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=ocean%20designs

HEROES OF THE STORM FIGURES
NECA’s second series of 7" scale action figures from Heroes of the Storm™, the new online team brawler filled with favorite characters from Blizzard Entertainment's vast video game universes includes Arthas (World of Warcraft™) and Tyrael (Diablo III™). Arthas comes with Frostmourne sword accessory, and Tyrael comes with El'Druin sword accessory. These fantastic figures feature game-authentic sculpts and nearly 30 points of articulation for great battle poses. Set of Arthas and Tyrael is $41.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=heroes%20of%20the%20storm

HALO NEEDLER PROP REPLICA
Complete your Spartan armor with a colossal 1:1 replica of one of Halo's most iconic weapons! From the award-winning video game series, the Needler is now available as a limited edition, full-size 1:1 replica featuring LED lights and over a dozen motorized "crystal shards". $249.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=NEC12849&mode=retail

S.H.MONSTERARTS GODZILLA 1954
Godzilla 1954 is coming to life in classic monochromatic form. Meticulously sculpted, his rough skin seems to stand out even more with the simple color pallet that pays homage the original film. S.H.MonsterArts Godzilla 1954's release is timed for the same month that the new Japanese Godzilla film will start showing in Japan. Celebrate this exciting time for Godzilla fans everywhere with a new (yet classic) addition to your S.H.MonsterArts collection! $77.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=BAN16861&mode=retail

Ron Hembling starts new Echo Base Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 17 2016
"Hi All,

New project and this time I'm doing a partial 6" Han Solo/Hoth Bunker dio.

The main structure is high density foam and I have used plasti card for the partial bunker as is the foot plate and with the ice corridor I used a soldering iron to do the lines which the simulates the making of the corridors.

I'm still trying to decide if I should have Solo articulated or statue type, I decide once the dio is built.

Ron"

Whatever he decided you know it is gonna be over the top! I hate it when he does Hoth Dioramas, cause I usually like em so much I try to buy by the time he is done! We will see if I can resist this one as he updates us on his progress.

I-am-Boba-Fett shows us a new head sculpt...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 17 2016
"Here's a new 3.75" scale head sculpt done by me of Ello Asty/Abednedo species. This character/alien species can be seen in The Force Awakens movie."

Look for us to feature this again when we see he has made it available in his eBay Store.

Eric sends news for Hole in the Ground Productions...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 17 2016
"Hey everyone. Its been a little quiet on the diorama front. I wanted to get some new prop items knocked out so my time was focused on that for a bit. Now I’m looking to jump back on to some new diorama parts. If you didn’t already know, I now have our Spaceport door available in 6” figure scale. If you look for it on the diorama webpage, its all the way down at the very bottom. Coming soon (possibly within a week) are Echo Base chairs. Cantina Stools are also in the pipeline as well as a Tantive wall with doorway to go with the walls we already have.

www.holeinthegroundpro.com/dioramas.html

If you are interested in props as well, we recently made available, Rey’s blaster from TFA, Vash’s revolver from the anime Trigun, and Malcolm Reynold’s pistol from Firefly."

GG announces First Order Flametrooper Mini Bust...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"The story that began a long time ago returns giving us the next chapter in the saga from a galaxy far, far away. Gentle Giant Ltd. is honored in bringing collectors all-new characters from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens. Gentle Giant Ltd. announces the next of our amazing mini busts from Star Wars: Episode 7, The Force Awakens with the First Order Flametrooper! These foot soldiers of the New Order have one purpose: Turn anything related to The Resistance into ashes! Designed, modeled and prototyped using top of the line 3D technology, this 1:6 scale mini bust represents the next of our new collection from the ongoing Star Wars saga. Each mini bust is hand cast, hand painted and hand numbered with a limited edition certificate of authenticity. May the Force be with you!"

I look for this one to sell out quickly. Click here to get your pre-order in!

Gentle Giant lists Darth Vader Scale Collectors Gallery Statue...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"Anakin Skywalker was a great Jedi Knight who fought for the Republic before the Dark Times. His descent into darkness was brought on by the evil Darth Sidious who would go on to convert Skywalker over to the Dark Side. When that happened, Darth Sidious crowned himself Emperor and named Skywalker “Darth Vader, Lord of the Sith”. Sculpted by Gentle Giant’s master artisans, this Darth Vader statue recreates the scene from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back of Lord Vader bowing in devotion to his master, Emperor Palpatine. Each limited edition, hand-painted piece is cast in high quality polyresin with crisp details. This statue also comes individually numbered with a matching certificate of authenticity. This Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Darth Vader Collectors Gallery statue will be the first figure in our new series of 1:8 scaled statues, celebrating the last 36 years of the Star Wars universe."

Click here to pre-order yours today!

I Am Elemental introduces Wisdom Warriors!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"We are thrilled to be able to have this opportunity to introduce you to the newest Elements of Power - Series2/Wisdom.

Click here to learn each new Element's definition and Superpower.

Click here to pre-order Wisdom now for summer delivery.

We love the new figures so much, and we fervently hope that you love them too."

They even have a special collectors tin out there for the adult collectors too. I love that this action figure line is so integrated. Too long have our daughters been on the short end of the stick in regard to getting quality action figures. I am Elemental is just a great organization that is breaking that mold.

I-am-Boba-Fett is back with a Bounty Hunter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"Here's a custom KUBAZ BOUNTY HUNTER that I made. He features an all new resin cast head, soft goods cape, blaster pistol, and is custom painted.

This custom One of a Kind Kubaz Bounty Hunter is FOR SALE here."

I must say this is one great looking BH. I can definitely see him in any Sci-Fi Verse or Genre.

Blizzard Force is back with a Vintage Veers Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"On to my favorite character from the original trilogy (who would've guessed...

I was really looking forward to updating this card for a long time....General Veers is my favorite character from the OT and I therefore wanted to correctly name him on my updated card. This is my first version of him, there'll definitely be a second version (in his AT-AT Commander gear) in the future.

The figure uses the body from Captain Needa (Legacy), the head from General Veers (TSC) and a customised rank badge. Afterwards, he was fully repainted."

Talk about one fantastic set up with both the custom action figure and then the vintage cardback. I am loving this project!

Jedi Minstrel gets a clarinet in carbonite!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"Yes, you read it. No typo here. A friend of mine has been wanting to do something in carbonite for a long time. My clarinet was the catalyst for him. He took my POS clarinet from when I started in 6th grade and turned it into a POA (Piece Of Art). It was a no brainer - let this clarinet sit and collect dust or have a second life as an iconic part of my SW collection. I showed it off to my students (yes, I teach music) and they thought it was cool."

Well I think it is cool too. What a cool way to show it off!

Panther is back with a custom figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
"I've been playing an awful lot (too much if you ask my wife) of The Old Republic, which is the inspiration for my current diorama. I've also been buying (what little there are) of Old Republic figures, I decided to take my customising to next level and increase my Old Republic cast of figures.

I thought the place to start was designing and creating my character from the game. May I introduce Kyle Randor, I hope you like him!"

I know I like him. I think I may even recognize the base figure for this too!

We are getting a new Indiana Jones Film!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 16 2016
I got an email last night with the news. Read all about by clicking into the Disney Link.

Site Sponsors list new Takodana Encounter Set...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 15 2016
Please visit our site sponsors:

Bigbadtoystore.com

or

Enterainment Earth

to get in on this great new set before it sells out!

"Star Wars Takodana Encounter Action Figures:

Awesome 3 3/4-inch scale brings you Rey, Finn, Maz, and BB-8! Get Maz Kanata here first - her action figure toy debut! Exclusive trunk and an awesome lightsaber for Rey are included.

May the Force be with you, and the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Takodana Encounter Action Figures! The Force takes many forms, and in this set we get to see it passed to the next generation. This boxed set sports 4 spectacular 3 3/4-inch scale action figures, including Rey, Finn, Maz Kanata ,and BB-8. Maz makes her action figure debut in this thrilling set, plus Rey includes her lightsaber and the famous trunk from the movie. Finn sports his blaster, and Maz comes with her trademark goggles as well as a cool blaster of her own. BB-8 comes to you all roly-poly and orange - what more could you or Poe possibly need? Don't miss this amazing collection, which fits perfectly with the boxed sets released for the Digital release of the original Star Wars films from 2015."

This is the first time we have seen Maz. These are sure to sell out quickly so I will wish you luck!

Spry shows us a video...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 15 2016
I really like how the light sets it off. We will share more on our Facebook Page as he brings this project to final completion.

Custom Creator is closer to finishing his Stairway...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 15 2016
"Added a very dark grey wash and some greenery. Now it's onto the part that scares me most; graffiti..."

I like the look of this. The realism once again shows how fine detail work just really pushes everything up a few notches. Stay tuned as he finished this project.

BDC41866 gives us more!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 15 2016
"Here is a Cerean bounty hunter complete with jetpack. More to come..."

I can even recognize some of the JOE Parts in this new one.

L.E. Spry is almost done with his Yoda's House...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 15 2016
The gallery above shows how close he is to completion. It sure looks fantastic to me!

Blizzard Force is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
"*gonk* ... *gonk* ... *gonk* ;)

The Gonk (from POTF) has been slightly customized and fully repainted. I wanted to use/update the color design of the original vintage figure for this one, since it's pretty unique. The most similar Droid in ANH is the Lars family Power Droid, but since that one features several additional accessories I wanted to save that for a future custom (with the corresponding cardback/picture). That's why in this case I used a screencap of the scene from which the original cardback pic was taken, but didn't screw with the colors that much..."

Folks, if you can't tell, I am really liking this project. Talk about another great addition to a modern take on a vintage classic!

Ajunta Pall is back with a cool crossover...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
"So I've been wanting to do this after I saw the TFA movie I just couldn't find any first order stormies in my area. So when I finally found ONE of the 5poa stormies on the pegs at my local wallysworld I jumped on it. Thanks for looking

1) JB-007 ( Daniel Craig as First order Stormie)"

I just watched The Spectre over the weekend. While I can't say I like Daniel Craig as Bond (no one lives up to Sean Connery imo) he sure does look pretty cool as a FO Stormtrooper!

Panther starts work on a Sith Temple!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
"I've been playing a lot of The Old Republic and been acquiring a few of the figures and wanted to make a diorama based on that period. I fancied designing a Sith temple, but keeping it to a scale that doesn't upset my wife to much lol and she thought she got her dining table back after I completed my last diorama!

Sith Temple's have been touched upon within KOTOR, Jedi Knight saga and the Dark House Star Wars comics, they are normally grand, enormous structures. To which, in keeping to my comment above I am trying to keep to a minimal size.

I'm using black foam board for the main temple structure, hoping to give it a dark, ominous feel to it, while the base will be done with white foam board. After my last set and the use of modroc, seeing how that worked rather well. I am thinking of giving the base a layer of modroc, to give a stone texture. I am thinking of building out and making it a little bit more angular in hopes to giving it a more traditional pyramid look to it.

I welcome any inspirational ideas anyone might have."

Well I sure am excited by the first preview pics. This is gonna be great! Stay tuned for more updates.

BDC41866 shows us a new kitbash...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
"Im hoping Hasbro will see the need for more articulated figures for the Rogue One movie, seeing as how it will be a true war film/action movie. Plenty of GI Joe styled bodies Im sure they could use. That being said, here is a kitbash Rebel engineer."

Amen bdc, amen. I like the look of the new custom.

The Walking Dead Fans will want to sign this!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
A friend of mine who is an avid The Walking Dead Fan brought this to my attention yesterday.

It seems McFarlane Toys is bringing up a new 7" Scale replacing the old 5" Scale while also severely limiting the articulation of said new scale. Sound familiar? We can only hope Hasbro hasn't set the trend of de-evolution on a grand action figure scale!

Click here to add your voice to the movement to bring back the articulated 5" Scale Figures to the Walking Dead Line.

Peak OB 1 is back...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 14 2016
It was nice to see his Facebook Update of new The Clone Wars Customs. That Bo Katan looks fantastic!

Darth Daddy is back with a REBELS Update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
"Elias painted the bulk of this droid, while I jumped in at the last minute to sharpen up the paint on the yellow markings. Then we added a cost of sealer to complete the quick repaint of Hasbro's figure. It is a nice way to bookend the smuggler action figure on the shelf.

This quick project was a nice way to add something special to our Star Wars Rebels collection without devoting a lot of time to making a new figure.

"VIZAGO DROID" created by Customs for the Kid"

It looks good. I do like the paint scheme. I so wish I had bought more of this droid when I saw him all those years ago.

Ron Hembling finishes his AT-ST Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
"Hi All,

The dio is completed and I have taken my usual outdoor pics again I apologize if the pics are a little grainy I still haven't decided on a new camera yet.

Ron"

The pics sure look good to me. Another fantastic diorama for his shelf. I would pay admission to go to his house and peruse his custom dioramas thats for sure!

Stan finishes his Muftak Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
"Muftak is done, after 3 months playing with fur and articulation. Everyone thank you for the support, this was one tough project.

So the show must go on...,mmmmm what next EV-9D9 with vintage twist....stay tuned."

Folks hands down this is the best representation I have seen of this character in this scale. Hats off to Stan for creating the ultimate articulated figure of this Star Wars Cantina Denizen.

Custom throne work from the Spectre...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
As promised, here is the Throne work from Dan too. It is looking great so far.

Dan shows us a new work in progress...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
Via Facebook (can't seem to get off there this morning) I saw our intrepid reporter Dan Kosa has started on some cool new fantasy custom work like the castle and a great throne. I will share that one here in a bit.

More info on that new Wal-Mart Wave...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
Well I went to ebay to look and found the three new action figures that are causing the buzz. It sure looks like a new three and three quarter inch The Force Awakens Articulated Wave. Right now the Han is really garnering most of the attention followed by Phasma and a distant Leia.

New Wal-Mart Wave shown?
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 13 2016
Our friends at Yakface.com via their Facebook Page have shared three images from one of the eBay Power Sellers of what look to be new The Force Awakens Articulated Figures. I must say the Phasma and Han look pretty good (although why Han's hair isn't a bit more grey is perplexing). The Leia looks like a facial disaster to me at this point.

Stay tuned for more word when I find out more.

Stronox is back!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 12 2016
"Sheesh it has been a while!!!

Mon Calamari Jedi Knight..."

Yes it has been, but it was great to see him back! Needless to say he hasn't lost his touch at all as you can see by the MonCal Jedi you see above. Matter of fact, if you like this one, be sure to click this link and go add him to your collection!

Ron Hembling is back at work on his AT-ST Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 12 2016
"Hi All,

Last pics for the night, The dio is now 90% done. The sand was done with a 50/30/10/10 mix of plaster/sand/PVA glue/ Vallejo Desert Yellow, I mixed it all together and then spread it over the base and while it was setting I glued in place the AT-ST/figures and hulls sections.

I just need to make the sand a more realistic look to it and add just a little more weathering to everything.

Ron"

I think it looks pretty realistic already, but you don't mess with a customs master! I also just posted Ron's work in progress gallery on our Facebook Page.

Ajunta Pall articulates a 5POA TFA Figure...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 12 2016
"Just had to post this custom Tasu Leech. Just got em in the mail and I just articulated him and touched up his paint apps around the hair eyes chin etc. Oh I also painted his HUTTSPLITTER blaster rifle because hasbro didn't. I hope you enjoy as much as i do. Thanks for looking. More to come."

He sure does look better with paint on his weapon!

BDC41866 is back with a bounty hunter...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 12 2016
"Working on a few new bounty hunters....More to come."

I always like reading the more to come part and it usually doesn't take him too long till we get a new update!

Anovos gives you a chance to be a scoundrel!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 12 2016
"Smuggler. Scoundrel. Hero. Han Solo™, captain of the Millennium Falcon™, was one of the great leaders of the Rebel Alliance. ANOVOS® is proud to offer the STAR WARS™: THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK Han Solo "Bespin" Standard Line Ensemble. Tier 1 pricing valid through March 21, 2016. Shipping estimated to begin by September 2016. Click here to see more and to PRE-ORDER now."

I gotta say, it looks extremely accurate. You wouldn't need much to complete it!

Bring Kylo Ren into your house with a 3D Hologram!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 11 2016
"I can show you the power of the dark side."

Star Wars hologram featuring Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens $125. (Does not include 3D Hologram Display)

Full Parallax

Full-parallax, three-dimensional hologram mounted on black gloss acrylic

3D Viewing Experience

Dramatic 3D viewing experience with as much information packed into each 3D hologram as a feature length film including over 65 thousand holographic frames

Dimensions: 11.5” X 13.1” X 1/8 “ 0.5 lbs.

Purchase now Star Wars Hologram :Kylo Ren"

Trust me folks this is one awesome collectible!

Blizzard Force is back with two new vintage figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 11 2016
"I finished two more figures last night, produced new cardbacks for both of them - the Jawa and Death Star Droid from Star Wars.

Legacy figure (customized), fully repainted

Death Star Droid (TVC), antenna added, fully repainted

The Kenner cardback depicts the Sandcrawler DSD (at least I think so), that's why I updated it with the name the droid got later (from "Legends" now) and a corresponding pic. I didn't really want to use the vintage figure as a basis for the colour scheme because it's not really depicted in the movie (only other DSD is the black one - 5D6-RA-7 - on the Death Star)."

It is easy to see he is going for maximum accuracy with this. Daggone it almost makes me want to cry that Hasbro won't continue this line yet. I am not saying Hasbro would give us the quality you see from Blizzard Force, but seeing quality, fully articulated, well painted, and accurate figures on vintage cardbacks has me yearning for the past I will tell you! Great work Blizzard Force!

Panther finishes his Han in Carbonite Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 11 2016
"Thanks Tamer for the kind words, building this has brought me great joy and it is with great pleasure that I announce to you, it is now completed! I have added the final touches and I hope you like it.

I couldn't resist playing out the moment when Leia releases Han from Carbonite.

Please enjoy!"

This was a great project, and as you will see when you click in, just a great way to have some Star Wars Fun.

Just when you think they have made everything they can...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 11 2016
That is Star Wars related you see a new product that has had a Star Wars Spin put on it. You can turn to the dark side to even get a toothpick after a meal.

Thanks to Eddie Johns on Facebook for sending this to me!

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new Star Wars Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
BLACK SERIES 6” EPISODE VII
The most anticipated film of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes to life with Star Wars: The Black Series for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed and includes character specific accessories. This new assortment includes EPII Jango Fett, EPVII First Order Snowtropper and Flame trooper, Rebels Kanan and Ahsoka, and EPIV Luke Skywalker. $119.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24977&mode=retail

R5-J2 IMPERIAL ASTROMECH DROID SIXTH SCALE
Joining Sideshow's acclaimed Star Wars Sixth Scale Collection is the R5-J2 Imperial Astromech Droid. This sleek black and copper colored repair droid was stationed on the second Death Star during the battle of Endor. Built slightly larger than the Imperial R2-Q5 unit, the R5-J2 Sixth Scale Figure measures roughly 8.6 inches tall and features hinged panels, retractable treads, and a unique swiveling trapezoid-shaped head. $139.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11406&mode=retail

EGG ATTACK STORMTROOPER
Beast Kingdom is proud to present the 8-inch tall Egg Attack - EA-012 Star Wars Episode V - Stormtrooper Statue. This collectible statue is constructed with compound material and painted with expert technique, perfectly representing the texture of Stormtrooper's white armor. Each Stormtrooper statue has built-in classical line sound effects officially licensed by LucasFilm, which 100% matches with the movie setting. The statue comes with a classic Carbon-Freezing Chamber light up figure stand, for collectors to customize their display. $169.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=egg%20attack

STAR WARS KITCHENWARE
Underground Toys brings three new Star Wars themed kitchenware items including a 20 ounce Stormtrooper Mug and Kyle Ren Ready for Battle Mug—both featuring wrap around graphics and a new stacking mug set featuring images of Leia, Carbonite Han and Lando. $11.99-$14.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=STAR%20WARS%20UNDERGROUND

STAR WARS MAFEX
Three new figures are joining the Star Wars Miracle Action Figure EX (MAFEX) lineup! Captain Phasma, the Commander of the First Order, is covered from head to toe in her unique silver armor featuring a real fabric cape and comes armed with her blaster rifle; Kylo Ren, the Dark Lord of the First Order, is dressed in real fabric cloak and features an interchangeable maskless head sculpt and Darth Vader’s mask as well as two lightsabers, one with extended sabers and one of just the hilt; and the C-3PO with BB-8 two pack features BB-8 with an extendable arm with a flame and C-3PO with his mysterious red arm. $64.99-$114.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star%20wars%20mafex

Jodo shares Era of Darkness Chapter 8...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
Able Squad is right back in the thick of things with this new episode. Click on through to see how things turn out!

JDeck finishes his TIE Bomber...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"I painted my kitbashed TIE Bomber today. I used Tamiya Light Royal grey spray. I know TESB TIE Fighters/Bombers are blue, but I like the ANH grey. I'm not going to weather it Imperial ships are well maintained besides TIEs don't survive long enough to get dirty. All around I'm happy with the results."

I think it turned out great too. It would be awesome to see Bandai release one of these someday.

Gold Leader One finishes his Action Fleet TFA TIE...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"I've had this on the back burner since the middle of last summer. I've finally completed my custom Action Fleet First Order TIE Fighter from The Force Awakens.

The two figures included are a First Order TIE Pilot and General Hux."

Daggone I sure miss Action Fleet. It is great seeing the update.

DaBooma is back with a new custom Samurai and a Photo-Novel!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"Hey guys!

Here's a GI Joe Budo I finished using a Maraurder Taskforce body and James McCullian (Destro's Ancector) chest armor. The recipe is borrowed, with the exception of the vintage helmet I added. I had to cut and resculpt part of the back so it would fit on the Hogan head properly.. then I repainted it.

Budo was always one of my most favorite GI Joes. A samurai and a GI Joe?! How awesome was that? I remember the 11 year me, would pretend he was some ancient warrior that awoken to help combat evil.. or a Joe that could transform in to him.. like Donald Blake -- in to Thor. Either way.. he was such a bad *** figure.

So, in honor of that 11 year old.. I thought I would deviate from my usual "photo-shoot" and do something a bit more fun.

Enjoy!"

I know I sure enjoyed it! What a great custom figure too.

Custom Creator updates us on his Stairway Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"Getting closer......this will be followed by a dark grey wash."

The nuances of this are fantastic. Take the steps for example, there are chunks missing here and there really popping the realism up for me. Custom Creator is well known for creating fine detail like this.

BDC41866 is back with an EU Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"A fairly easy custom Ive wanted to do for some time is a Mon Calamari Ranger. These protectors of the Mon Cal people were showcased in the Star Wars Legacy comics series. More to come."

Definitely a pretty cool custom MonCal if you ask me.

Star Wars: A New Hope as told by Tsum Tsum...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 10 2016
"Join Tsum Tsum Han Solo, Princess Lea, Luke Skywalker and of course Darth Vader in this cute retelling of the 1977 classic."

I too thought it was pretty cute.

Amazon.com is listing some of the new 6" Figures at reasonable deals!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
If you are like me, you hate buying a case of figures to just get one or two of the new ones. Hasbro Toy Shop can't seem to list past wave 1 of anything, my store pegs look like a tornado has blasted through them, so I am left using the internet and online etailers to find what I want.

I am happy to report that the figures you see in the images above are all available now at realistic prices on Amazon.com and prime at that. I have already used it myself to pick up the Trooper FINN, The Flametrooper, and Old Han this week. Click here to see the full listing of current Black Series 6" Figures available there.

Our friends at Yakface and Customsforthekid point me in this designer's direction...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
I was left flabbergasted after spending some time in the work pages of Brad Harris yesterday. I, like many others, didn't care a lot for this particular beast in the new TFA Film, but talk about such a realistic interpretation of this beasty.

And once you get done with that you will be equally flabbergasted when you see his work on a TIE Defender (with working sounds I might add), A Krayt Dragon (yes that one we see the bones of in ANH), and a too scale Rancor!

Blizzard Force has a Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
This is the fellow who has been doing such fantastic work on creating modern custom action figures of classic vintage figures and then recarding them in the classic vintage style. If you can't tell, I am having a hard time not spending most of my day marveling at these.

Oh Hasbro, why won't you bring back the glory days!? Enough of me whining folks, just enjoy what could be through the wonderful artwork of Blizzard Force!

Ron updates us on his AT-ST Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
"Hi All,

A little more done on the dio, I decided to make this a small Jakku dio with sections of hull spraweled over the place like in SW Battlefront. I have started building a section of a rock cliff which I used left over high density foam to give the bulk to it and now I have to start filling it in using plaster cloth.

The hulls sections are pieces of plasti card which I glued together and then let dry and then started ripping and twisting it apart using pliers and scissors. I have also started giving them a rusty look buy painting them Vallejo German Grey then dry brushed medium Grey and then a wash of flat black and then Hull Red.

Once that all had dried I then used a orange and black pastel chalk and rubbed them on sandpaper and then watered the mix down and dapped it over the pieces and once dry I rubbed the excess away. I still have to do some weathering to them but won't do that until the base is done.

Ron"

He includes step by step instructions and how to images with each project. He has created just a wealth of custom information and shares all of his tips and techniques. Talk about one great ambassador for the hobby. Daggone, I sure do like the look of this new one.

MAXX Replicas admits he might have a problem!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
"Thanks for your comments :) :) :) :)

...because I am a real "Falcon-Junkie" : a 29" EP VII Falcon is coming later this year."

Well that kind of problem we love to see as we all have it too! Look for us to share updates on this project as he shows us new work in progress.

Panther is almost done with his Han in Carbonite Diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 9 2016
"Latest update!

I've "fitted" the control panel with fibre optics and finally gave it its first coat of paint on the grills and the surroundings . I propped up the carbonite slab, just to get idea of how it will look. Once it's dry, I think another coat of paint will be added, the wire for the control panel and the surrounding grebble."

It is really looking nice. It sure looks to me like this is just about finished.

I had to share more of Blizzard Force's vintage carded customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
I am really enjoying seeing modern custom takes on classic vintage figures and then carding them up in the vintage cardback style. Blizzard Force is one a mission to complete all the ones Hasbro didn't get too as well as improving upon the ones they did do that had inferior figures. Take a look at that Death Squad Commander and tell me you wouldn't grab him up in a second if you saw him on the pegs.

Mandalore25 is back with a new Mando!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
"Today I have a "Star Wars: Bounty Hunter" video game style Montross that I made for a customer. The main figure is Boba Fett, with the feet switched out for Jango's, and Talon Karrde forearms."

I don't think you can go wrong with custom Mandos. I like the color scheme on this one too.

Ajunta Pall finishes his Inquisitor...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
"So I finished my Inquisitors for now. Just copped the 5poa 5Th Brother inquisitor and just had to articulate him to go with the other three. Now they are fully poseable. Second is a few commissions Im working on of Mace Windu's astromech droids.
1) 5Th Brother inquisitor
2) R4-M6 & R8-B7"

They all look great to me! Poseable figures are so nice. I sure wish our main AF Manufacturer would give us a few more in stores they actually stock them in!

BDC41866 gives us more!
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
"Just finished watching the Onderon story arc from Clone Wars. Also noticed that Agent Kallus confessed to Zeb that it was on Onderon where he battled the Lasaat Guardsman and received his trademark rifle. They mentioned Saw Guerrera was still leading the resistance against the Imperials. So heres my take on an Onderon resistance fighter. More to come."

It looks pretty spot on with the reference image he was using.

Sith Fire 30 creates a highlight reel...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
Talk about one fantastic video. Dayton Allen showcases his work over the years. Good luck not saying wow about a thousand times as you watch it like I did!

McRobo Creations adds the V-Wing to the list of ships they offer...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
Once again shared on our Facebook Page, McRobo Creations has created an awesome new ship we may never see Hasbro get around too. It looks like it holds 9 figures!

Looks like L.E. is almost done...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 8 2016
Spry has been building a Yoda's House Diorama for a few weeks now and each new gallery update gets better and better.

Talk about one awesome fan film...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
I saw this awhile back on Facebook, but finally took the time to watch this fan made prequel film on Darth Maul last night. To say I liked it is an understatement.

The lightsaber effects and choreography here might be better than the real films. I was sure left wanting more.

Clone Crazy shares a new chapter of Will of the Force!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
Enjoy Will of the Force: KOTOR #8 Strange Alliances!

Plenty of intrigue and action and the gang gets an unlikely new alliance. I really enjoy reading a good story. The hard part is waiting for the next chapter.

JDeck updates us on his TIE Bomber Project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"I got some work done on my TIE Bomber. I straightened everything out and permanently glued the two pods together. Then I constructed the part that connects the wings to the pod, I was going to use the x1style but decided to get as close as possible to the real thing. I added a few greebles , some of which were used on the original model. I decided to make a tail gun turret on the rear of the cockpit pod, inspired by ww2 and FO SF TIE fighters, with a design resembling the Millennium Falcon turret. Now I just need to make the part that the bombs shoot out of, that hangs off the bottom."

Talk about one cool concept TIE Bomber!

Panther is bring his diorama project home...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"I managed to get half an hour today to disappear while being the dutiful husband on Mother's Day (breakfast, lunch and a roast lamb dinner DH). With all the pieces dry I put them all in place to see how it would all fit together, locations of LED's above Han, working out the cable runs for all the wires.

I am also starting to work on the control panel for the carbonite slab, I'll be adding a couple of fibre optic lights. After that, it needs painting and adding the kibble around slab.

I couldn't resist having Boba Fett gloating in front of Han."

It is really looking good. Stay tuned we will feature more when he gives us an update.

DaBooma is back with a New Stormtrooper...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"Hey guys!

I just finished a FO-Stormie. Body is Maraurder Task force, head is from a 5 POA New Order Trooper. I had to use a bit of sculpting putty to make the head fit in place, and painted the cod piece/crotch.

My only complaint with this Maraurder figure is that the white paint apps do not match the armor pieces, like their other figures. Maybe it's just the figure I got, but the white paint almost has a yellowish tint to it.

Thanks for looking!"

Now that is one tough looking Trooper if you ask me.

Mr. Jedi 1977 shows us his first batch of customs for 2016!
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"Hello All! It sure has been a while but I am back with a few more minor back round characters starting with a different version of an imperial officer just wearing pants . This figure I have wanted to do for a while but like the great Zuckuss and 4-lom mix up here is another mix up. Del Ray books listed this character as a Endor special forces trooper however there are several pictures listing him as a mercenary or bounty hunter at Jabba's palace so you all can decide which is right . The final Dressellian from Rotj nothing big on that guy just a repainted cape. then the Other two imperial officers at Grand Moff Tarkin's Table, a regular Endor trooper in the regular outfit, And finally a super mouse droid from Rotj which was barely visible but there and not an easy one to do, but I am happy with it for now."

I am really liking that super mouse droid. Well all of it for that matter. It was good to see him back!

I-am-Boba-Fett is back with a new droid...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"Here's a custom CONCEPT BB-8 ASTROMECH DROID figure that I made. This custom figure is made of all solid cast resin. This custom droid is based upon various concept pictures I've seen of BB-8 and other astromech droids.This custom droid is custom painted and is in scale with all 3.75 inch tall action figures.

This one of a kind custom CONCEPT BB-8 ASTROMECH DROID figure is FOR SALE here."

He looks pretty rad to me!

BDC41866 is back with some new kit-bashes...
-- Posted by Tamer on Monday, March 7 2016
"Two more customs for the weekend...An Imperial Jungle Ops Commander and a Rodian mercenary...more to come."

I am really liking that Jungle Ops Commander. I can see a TSC2 Veers armor kit in that one. Make sure you scroll around, there is a lot more to see in his customs thread.

Ron Hembling shows us the figures for his latest diorama project...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Hi All,

Have 90% completed the figures for the dio, I just have to add some minor details to the Rebels backpacks and then paint and weather the Rebels and the AT-ST Commander.

The Rebels are from Tamiya's American Infantry GI set and the heads are from Tamiya's U.S WW2 Pilot set. The weapons and gear are a mix of the Tamiya's American Infantry GI and German Infantry on maneuvers figure kit.

The AT-ST Commander has the torso and head fro the Bandai kit and you don't see it but has legs and arms from Tamiya's WW2 German Infantry on maneuvers figure kit.

Ron"

I think its pretty safe to assume everyone knows now that I am going gaga over his new diorama. His attention to detail is just impeccable.

Ajunta Pall is still cranking em out!
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Here's a few custom figs. Did a couple of commissions for a buddy.
1) Capt. Keeli and Clone Trooper Sixshot ( named sixshot after my buddy).
Also made myself two birthday presents.
2) Revan (Lightside)
3) Darth Revan (Dark side-this one is still awaiting the Revan head cast from jedioutlaw31 from over at evilbay). So the present mask is a temporary one for now.Thanks for looking. Much more to come."

I am liking reading that much more to come comments. Make sure you scroll up after you see his latest batch as he shows us some work in progress coordination on a new REBELS Inquisitor.

Panther is back with a new diorama update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Latest update Shipyarders!

I wanted to give this dio a unique look and give the walls some texture. I bought some modroc and applied a layer onto the dio. When its dried, its going to be heavy and I'll never the get the LEDS out ;D! I think you'll agree though, it's starting to come together. I just have to wait until the it's dried to fit the top LED's.

I hope you like the improvements."

I really enjoy seeing a project come together step by step like this. His results are really amazing. If definitely is the epitome of the alcove Carbo Han was displayed in.

Blizzard Force is back with more great customs on custom cardbacks...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Just finished four more updates last night. My progress is still quick at the moment because I had already customized the figures in the past and am now supplementing these with new custom hardbacks I created..."

Hands down folks, in my opinion, it doesn't get any better than super-articulated custom figures on custom vintage styled cardbacks. I am really, really enjoying his project. I will keep you updated on what he shows us next.

Darth Daddy is back with an update...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Queen Amidala's loyal protector during the Trade Federation invasion crisis was Captain Panaka. Panaka was often referred to as "the quickest eyes on Naboo" for his attention to detail and selfless dedication to the safety of the Queen.

To create this super-articulated version of the character, I used the Captain Typho action figure from The Legacy Collection as my base figure. I borrowed the head and gloves from the original figure and modified the Typho where needed. Mostly it was the clothing that needed modifying and I was able to do that with a new sculpting medium I started using called ProCreate. Instead of making the hat removable, I just made the head swappable. Since I had two Panaka heads, I removed the hat from one, and sculpted in his hair."

Well now that ProCreate product had me interested and this is what I found on good ole Amazon (the reviews make this sound pretty daggone sweet). The button below will get you where you need to order some of this.

Black Thorne adds new Wasteland Figures...
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
"Got 2 new guys added to the Wastelander's crew."

They definitely fit his theme. Make sure you scroll around once you click in to see his full Wasteland Genre.

More great images of Ron Hembling's AT-ST
-- Posted by Tamer on Sunday, March 6 2016
I found these while perusing FB yesterday evening. The fine detail paint work is just fantastic. I am telling you, this Bandai AT-ST is really, really putting a smile on my face. Bandai really seems to be doing it right with their Star Wars License.

Get one of those great Bandai AT-STs!
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 5 2016
I got one of these myself. Ron and JDeck are really showing us the potential of these Bandai Kits. This AT-ST is now available via Amazon Prime!

Trust me folks these kits come with just an unparalleled realism for the price. I plan on picking up quite a few. Click here to see the full listing of Bandai Products on amazon!

Ron Hembling starts a new Star Wars Dio...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 5 2016
"Hi All,

After having a little break after the last dio I'm back with WIP for a new dio using Bandai's 1/48 AT-ST and as per usual Bandai didn't disappoint with this kit the details is excellent.

I built the AT-ST straight out of the box and glued the legs in place and added a 1/48 scale German WW2 MG34 from the Tamiya German Infantry on maneuvers figure kit. I converted one of the drivers and cut his head off and glued it back on but gave it a small turn to the left and added arms from the 1/48 Tamiya German Infantry on maneuvers figure kit.

I gave the interior some minor paint details as the top is now glued in place and you wont really see much inside. I still have to make the base, paint/weather the AT-ST and the second driver who will be in the turret looking around and also paint some rebels.

Ron"

It sure does look like another great project to me!

JDeck shares new work on his TIE Bomber...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 5 2016
"I got my Bandai Advanced TIE today, Amazon Prime is awesome. I started mocking up the parts, I temporarily glued it all together to see what I need to change. Its a little wide and crooked, but I can fix that. I dunno, its starting to look kinda cool. Its just one of those fun low budget builds. I'll change a few things. I still need to add some greebles, and something to make it really unique, to make it a cool variant. Like reconnaissance/light bomber, or something. Or a couple of defensive turrets. I'll think of something."

I think it looks fantastic! Starting to look kinda cool is an understatement.

BDC41866 is back with a trio of new Rebels...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 5 2016
"Here we have another trio of custom Rebels. A Kel Dor slicer, a Chev heavy weapons trooper, and a Zabrak scout. More to come..."

I like seeing Alien Rebels. Frankly I don't feel we have enough regular AF offerings on these.

L.E. Spry updates his Yoda's House Build...
-- Posted by Tamer on Saturday, March 5 2016
I found this on Facebook yesterday and had to share.

Bring Kylo Ren into your house with a 3D Hologram!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
"I can show you the power of the dark side."

Star Wars hologram featuring Kylo Ren from The Force Awakens $125. (Does not include 3D Hologram Display)

Full Parallax

Full-parallax, three-dimensional hologram mounted on black gloss acrylic

3D Viewing Experience

Dramatic 3D viewing experience with as much information packed into each 3D hologram as a feature length film including over 65 thousand holographic frames

Dimensions: 11.5” X 13.1” X 1/8 “ 0.5 lbs.

Purchase now Star Wars Hologram :Kylo Ren"

Trust me folks this is one awesome collectible!

Its time to celebrate Take Your Action Figure To Work Day!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
Yours truly will be participating this year. It is time to get this AT-AT Driver out of his Walker and get him into some interesting situations. Check back to see where he ends up today on our Twitter and other Social Channels. We would love to see your pics too!

I-am-Boba-Fett poses a what if question!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
"Here is a custom KYLA REN figure. This custom Female Kylo Ren figure is my re-imagining of Kylo Ren if that character had been a young woman instead of a young man. My inspiration for this custom figure was remembering that even Luke Skywalker was originally going to be a young woman in Star Wars until Lucas changed the character to a young man and the rest is history.

This one of a kind custom KYLA REN figure is FOR SALE here:

This custom one of a kind figure features:
- Custom female action figure with custom heads !!!
- Crossguard Lightsaber included !!!
- Hooded Masked resin cast head included (New design by me) !!!
- Masked resin cast head included !!!
- Unmasked head included !!!
- Super articulated custom action figure !!!
- Removable cape included !!!
- Custom painted figure !!!
- Soft goods lower robes for better poseability !!!
- Sculpted neck guard !!!
- This custom figure is in scale with all 3.75 inch to 4 inch tall figures."

Custom Creator shows us his diorama progress...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
He says he is watching paint dry at this point, but I am really liking this small stairway for his latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Diorama.

So how bad do folks want playsets/diorama pieces to go with their figures?
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
Yesterday we introduced a new forum member, Nicov55, who showed up with some gorgeous dioramas. After conversing with him for just a bit he let us know of an eBay Seller he got some of his dio pieces printed from.

I got on there this morning and got my feelings hurt a bit with the prices, but then it dawned on me that this is how bad folks want set and diorama pieces to go with their figures. Now I don't know the first thing about 3D Printing so I can judge whether or not these prices are fair, but the quality seems pretty daggone sweet and you can argue with Nicov55's results.

STAR WARS REBELS "The Forgotten Droid"
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
"Accidentally abandoned at an outpost during a hasty escape, Chopper stows away on an Imperial freighter where he befriends an Imperial navigation droid, recruiting him to the rebel cause and receiving his help in finding a location for the much-needed rebel base.

No new episode next week, but an all-new episode of "Star Wars Rebels" returns WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 (9:00 p.m., ET/PT) on Disney XD.

Shroud of Darkness Episode Guide...
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
"Kanan, Ezra, and Ahsoka return to the Jedi Temple on Lothal, seeking to learn how the Inquisitors continually track them. Each has a different experience, and nothing will ever be the same."

I haven't watched this new episode myself yet, but I am gonna get that done today! Click here to find out more about the episode from various angles. I do enjoy reading these after watching the show.

We receive official word on the released date for The Force Awakens!
-- Posted by Tamer on Friday, March 4 2016
"IT’S TRUE. ALL OF IT. STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS IS COMING HOME

THE LATEST FILM IN THE STAR WARS SAGA ARRIVES ON MULTIPLE FORMATS THIS APRIL, ALONG WITH SEVERAL RETAILER-EXCLUSIVE EDITIONS!

Star Wars: The Force Awakens is calling to you. And you can let it in this April.

As announced this morning by Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Robert A. Iger at The Walt Disney Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders, the epic movie will be available to own early on Digital HD and Disney Movies Anywhere on April 1. It comes home on Blu-ray Combo Pack and DVD on April 5. The film shattered box office records upon its debut, eventually grossing over $926 million domestic and $2.05 billion worldwide. Featuring new heroes and villains, along with classic characters, thrilling action, and a heartfelt story, Star Wars: The Force Awakens connected with fans and deepened the mythology of Star Wars. Take a first look at disc packaging below!

Packaged with the film is a galaxy of bonus content that will take fans inside the making of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, including an in-depth documentary, featurettes, and more. Secrets will be revealed through extensive footage, never-before-seen deleted scenes, and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers. Bonus features include*:

Secrets of The Force Awakens: A Cinematic Journey – For the first time, discover the complete story behind the making of The Force Awakens, revealed through in-depth footage and exclusive interviews with the actors and filmmakers in this feature documentary

The Story Awakens: The Table Read – Cast members familiar and new reflect on the memorable day they all first came together to read the movie’s script

Building BB-8 – See how the filmmakers brought the newest droid to the screen, creating an instant fan favorite in the Star Wars universe

Crafting Creatures – Watch movie magic as the filmmakers bring a cast of new creatures to life

Blueprint of a Battle: The Snow Fight – Go deeper into the epic, climactic lightsaber battle between Rey and Kylo Ren

John Williams: The Seventh Symphony – The legendary composer shares personal insights of his work on Star Wars and The Force Awakens

ILM: The Visual Magic of The Force – An insider’s look into the remarkable digital artistry of the movie’s visual effects.

Force For Change – Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. See how the Star Wars: Force for Change initiative has united Star Wars fans all over the globe to help others
Plus Deleted Scenes
* Digital bonus offerings may vary by retailer

Note: The 3D version of Star Wars: The Force Awakens will be available later this year.

RETAILER EXCLUSIVES

To celebrate the in-home release of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Target, Walmart, and Best Buy are each offering fans a retailer-exclusive, uniquely packaged, collectible version of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack. These limited edition releases, seen below, will be packaged as follows:

TARGET – The Target Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive packaging and an added 20 minutes of bonus content, including never-before-seen interviews with Daisy Ridley and John Boyega and a deeper look at the movie’s costumes and weaponry
WALMART – The Walmart Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack comes with exclusive BB-8 packaging and an exclusive Star Wars Galactic Connexions trading disc
BEST BUY – The Best Buy Star Wars: The Force Awakens Blu-ray Combo Pack features exclusive SteelBook Packaging

Star Wars: The Force Awakens saw the eagerly anticipated reteaming of original Star Wars stars Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher, and Mark Hamill, along with Anthony Daniels, the only actor to have been in all seven Star Wars films, and Peter Mayhew. The returning cast was joined by newcomer Daisy Ridley, who beat out fierce competition to take the principal role of Rey; BAFTA Rising Star Award winner John Boyega (Attack the Block, Imperial Dreams) as reluctant stormtrooper Finn; Emmy nominee Adam Driver (Lincoln, Girls) as the villainous Kylo Ren, and Golden Globe winner Oscar Isaac (Inside Llewyn Davis, The Bourne Legacy) as Resistance pilot Poe Dameron.

Star Wars: The Force Awakens was directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Lawrence Kasdan & J.J. Abrams and Michael Arndt. Lucasfilm president and eight-time Academy Award nominee Kathleen Kennedy and J.J. Abrams, along with his longtime producing partner Bryan Burk, are the film’s producers. Having established a musical legacy with his iconic scores for the previous six films in the Star Wars saga, acclaimed composer John Williams returned to score Star Wars: The Force Awakens, ultimately garnering his 50th Oscar nomination for his work.

Prepare to enter a new generation of Star Wars — all over again.

StarWars.com. All Star Wars, all the time."

Big Bad Toy Store lists great new Star Wars Items!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
BLACK SERIES 6” EPISODE VII
The most anticipated film of the year, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, comes to life with Star Wars: The Black Series for the ultimate collection! Each new 6-inch scale figure is highly articulated and exceptionally detailed and includes character specific accessories. This new assortment includes EPII Jango Fett, EPVII First Order Snowtropper and Flame trooper, Rebels Kanan and Ahsoka, and EPIV Luke Skywalker. $119.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=HAS24977&mode=retail

R5-J2 IMPERIAL ASTROMECH DROID SIXTH SCALE
Joining Sideshow's acclaimed Star Wars Sixth Scale Collection is the R5-J2 Imperial Astromech Droid. This sleek black and copper colored repair droid was stationed on the second Death Star during the battle of Endor. Built slightly larger than the Imperial R2-Q5 unit, the R5-J2 Sixth Scale Figure measures roughly 8.6 inches tall and features hinged panels, retractable treads, and a unique swiveling trapezoid-shaped head. $139.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=SSC11406&mode=retail

EGG ATTACK STORMTROOPER
Beast Kingdom is proud to present the 8-inch tall Egg Attack - EA-012 Star Wars Episode V - Stormtrooper Statue. This collectible statue is constructed with compound material and painted with expert technique, perfectly representing the texture of Stormtrooper's white armor. Each Stormtrooper statue has built-in classical line sound effects officially licensed by LucasFilm, which 100% matches with the movie setting. The statue comes with a classic Carbon-Freezing Chamber light up figure stand, for collectors to customize their display. $169.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=egg%20attack

STAR WARS KITCHENWARE
Underground Toys brings three new Star Wars themed kitchenware items including a 20 ounce Stormtrooper Mug and Kyle Ren Ready for Battle Mug—both featuring wrap around graphics and a new stacking mug set featuring images of Leia, Carbonite Han and Lando. $11.99-$14.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=STAR%20WARS%20UNDERGROUND

STAR WARS MAFEX
Three new figures are joining the Star Wars Miracle Action Figure EX (MAFEX) lineup! Captain Phasma, the Commander of the First Order, is covered from head to toe in her unique silver armor featuring a real fabric cape and comes armed with her blaster rifle; Kylo Ren, the Dark Lord of the First Order, is dressed in real fabric cloak and features an interchangeable maskless head sculpt and Darth Vader’s mask as well as two lightsabers, one with extended sabers and one of just the hilt; and the C-3PO with BB-8 two pack features BB-8 with an extendable arm with a flame and C-3PO with his mysterious red arm. $64.99-$114.99
http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/search.aspx?search=star%20wars%20mafex

Blizzard Force is finishing what Hasbro started!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
"Hi everyone, this is my current focus - I'm working on completing a set of all Vintage Collection Figures (Hasbro missed quite a few if you compare them to Kenner's original vintage lineup). I had quite a few of those as a kid, so these are really special to me.

The figures I'm using are "neo" figures from Hasbro's current 3,75" line. Most of these have been mixed, customized and repainted using acrylic colours. Before, I was using reproduction cardbacks, but I've since started designing and producing my own cardbacks. I'm trying to use new (and/or updated) pictures for these, as the Vintage Collection often uses better pics of a high(er) quality - and I do not want to produce "repros" myself, but new stuff.... :)

There were 96 figures total in the original Kenner line (not counting re-releases of figures on later cards), 17 of those on the later POTF cards.

Hasbro released several figures in their Vintage Collection line (VOTC / VTSC / TVC), but I've taken some liberties in deciding which are replacements and which are still missing (e.g. there are 3 Stormtroopers in Hasbro's collection...but for me the "real" Stormtrooper - the one that counts - is the first one on the "Star Wars" cardback...and that wasn't produced again). Here's a list of the figures I'm planning to do....completed figures have been marked green and the numbers are from an overview poster of Kenner's vintage lineup:"

Daggone, but that Driver looks fantastic on a vintage card. I would have loved to have bought multiples of that one. Make sure you scroll around as this is a great reference source for which ones still need to be done too.

JDeck is kitbashing together a TIE Bomber!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
"I'm trying my hand on a kitbash TIE Bomber. I was fooling around today with some spaceship parts, and came up with a basic structure. I had the chance to buy a Fantastic Plastic tie bomber a few months ago, but passed it up, now I'm kicking myself. That's life, so I'm building a 1/72 scale one. Really all I need is the bandai TIE Advance x1 to complete. I'll use the wings, interior, and some of its parts to finish the exterior. It won't be accurate by any means, but you'll get the idea. Meybe I'll make it a First Order TIE Bomber. We'll see."

Well I think everyone knows I would be down for an TESB Version, but wow you can sure see the potential of this already!

Stan shows us more...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
"Thanks everyone for the support, it taking a lot more than I figure, but I am patient. Add some soften to the fur this week, and began the final work on him, hand face and feet! Heres another work in progress pic for everyone, starting to add color to the fur now."

His Muftak is rapidly becoming the stuff of legend. I am loving that faux fur!

Ajunta Pall shows us some Inquisitors!
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
"Here's some articulated Imperial Inquisitors. Just waiting on 5th brother and I'll have them all done properly. The new inquisitor is an unknown alien species so I have to fix his feet but all in all fun batch to make."

Daggone it is awesome to see the type of poses he can get with full articulation. Oh Hasbro, why won't you do this!

DaBooma is back with his finished Rebel Pilots...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
"Hey guys! Here's a few customs I recently finished. A Rebel Pilot in Marauder Armor, complete with his own droid I call him R0-B1, or Robi. And a few other pilots I did a while ago, just as diorama filler.

Pilot is made from Marauder Task Force Figure, with the 5 POA X-Wing Luke's helmet. Vest is from a GI Joe Airtight. Droid is a Power Rangers Alpha head and an old R2 body.

Enjoy!"

Man, you gotta love those Marauder Task Force Figures. They make some awesome base figures. Those pilots and that astro look great!

L.E. Spry is working on Yoda's House...
-- Posted by Tamer on Thursday, March 3 2016
I saw this on Facebook and had to share.

Nicov55 shares a great work in progress diorama...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
"Some other parts are being built and should be ready soon. All 3D printed. Still a lot to do. Base walls and floors. Here's what's done at the moment. Greetings from France."

Well first off welcome Nicov55. And all the way from France too, that is awesome! I look forward to seeing more of this one folks.

Ajunta Pall is back with two new Mandos...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
"I've got a lot of updates to update, here's a few so far
1) Obi Wan in mando armor from clone wars
2)kal skirata"

You just can't go wrong with any kind of custom Mandalorian if you ask me. Daggone I sure do miss that great EU Order 66 Series penned by Karen Traviss. I sure wish they would have let her finish that. I miss seeing what was gonna happen to Papa Kal and the boys. Great update AP!

I also liked hearing we are gonna see more!

Mandalore 25 finishes his Vergere Custom...
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
"Finished Vergere, super pumped for this one, she turned out superb. Snapped a quick pic beforehand so you could see the parts I used, a Geonosian lower half, Plo Koon body and hands, Luminara Unduli arms, and before I sculpt the head, it was a Geonosian head turned to face backwards for the shape. The lower robes, are cut from a jedi outer robe, the hood is from a clone wars Plo Koon, and the pouch is from a Cad Bane.

If anyone is interested, she's listed here."

I must say she looks fantastic!

STAR WARS REBELS: "RETURN TO THE JEDI TEMPLE"
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
"Get a first look at the new episode of Star Wars Rebels “Shroud of Darkness,” premiering Wednesday night at 9P/8C on Disney XD."

Disney sends word about Star Wars LEGOS!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
From the complete season of Droid Tales to Star Wars LEGO Printables to playsets to books I was hard pressed to focus on just one area to showcase. So, I decided to share it all.

Star Wars games come to Humble Bundle!
-- Posted by Tamer on Wednesday, March 2 2016
Support Star Wars: A Force for Change and Unicef there are some classic Star Wars Games and some great unlockables. Talk about supporting charity and getting your classic game on at the same time. Us old schoolers call that a win win!

Jon K is back with an EU Character...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 1 2016
"Here's another KOTOR2 I've finished: Visas Marr. Pretty straightforward build on this one: entirely reworked from the Padme Peasant Disguise VC figure with a slice cut out of the skirt, and some greenstuff sculpting for the veil and the belt. The saber is made from an unlit hilt accessory drilled out to accept a filed down missile from the new TFA Unkar's Thug pack. Pretty pleased with her overall, just need to finish working out a Nihilus to pair her with."

Wow she looks great, I am looking forward to seeing his Nihilus too.

BDC41866 is back with a trio of new customs...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 1 2016
"Heres a trio of fairly easily kit-bashed alien Jedi. A Givin, a Nikto and an Anomid. More to come!"

Matter of fact make sure you scroll down as he posted one new one after that too. I do like a vos custom.

Speaking of our Facebook Page...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 1 2016
This was just shared on it. I thought it looked pretty snazzy!

You can find some cool things on Facebook...
-- Posted by Tamer on Tuesday, March 1 2016
I was checking the ISY Facebook Page yesterday and this awesome build came across my feed. I must say I definitely like the looks of it. Hats off to Dave Chaplin for the build.