Write-ups for our custom action figures and how-to tutorials
In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!
Marvel Legends Agent Venom by Raybot – what could match a Flash Thompson Agent Venom custom that fits in with Marvel Legends and has two interchangeable heads? – ends Jan 20, 2013 18:28:15 PST
Continue reading “Border Patrol: Marvel Legends Venom Symbiotes”
In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!
Normally in this column I pick out a handful of customized figures, but this week I found a huge lot of customized 1/6 scale military figures and vehicles. I’ve got a lot of admiration for customizers who venture into vehicles and dioramas, because it takes an extraordinary level of commitment and attention to detail. I noticed an unusual amount of vehicles in my eBay search, including:
I thought at first the 3 listings for the half tracks were dupes, and was surprised when I saw they were all unique, and all with 3 or more figures.
A little more clicking and I found that the seller has 12 different 1/6 scale military vehicle and figure combos on auction ending over the next few days. Most are customized, and one includes the original box for the Hasbro G.I. JOE toy.
When I saw that the seller is a vintage collectibles dealer from south Florida, it gave me a bittersweet feeling. Most of the customs I feature are created by talented customizers who ply their trade to supplement their incomes. I realized this lot was likely from a collector who is liquidating his collection or has passed away. In any case, I know these figures have truly been loved.
In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!
Marvel Legends Deadpool by Raybot – just like hockey teams alter their jerseys every season (at least, when they aren’t locked out), the comic companies love to change their characters’ costumes – when it results in a custom like Raybot’s Marvel Now Deadpool, I complain just a little bit less than usual – ends Jan 06, 2013 17:30:05 PST
Continue reading “Border Patrol: Marvel Legends Deadpool, DC Universe Classics Nightwing, and Transformers Hercules”
In AFP’s Border Patrol, we scour active eBay auctions for customized action figures that you won’t want to let slip by!
Marvel Legends Punisher – this Frank Castle by the guys at Loosecollector made him in the style of Ariel Olivetti – ends Dec 21, 2012 08:52:23 PST
Continue reading “Border Patrol: Marvel Legends Punisher, Planet Hulk, and Scarlet Spider”
CustomCon 33 – Winter 2012
Welcome to CustomCon 33, the sixth installment to be hosted by TheFwoosh.com and ActionFigurePics.com!
What is CustomCon?
CustomCon is a special presentation of new custom toy creations by customizers around the globe. Ten years in the running, it’s still going strong. Inspired by the presentations of new product by legitimate manufacturers at Toy Fair and other trade shows, CustomCon is a “fake” convention, whereby customizers present their latest creations and recipes as if unveiling a new line of real toys to retailers. It’s always a lot of fun, for both the viewers and the participants.
If this is your first exposure to a CustomCon, click here to see what’s been offered over the past 32 CustomCons.
DAY FOUR: Thursday, December 13
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