April 2013 - CustomCon 34 has arrived! Two days of new custom action figures for you to enjoy. Please use the links below to navigate around the 'show' or take a look back at previous CustomCon events.
Day One of Two!
The longest-running block figure line in history is taking a trip back to the heyday of action figures. Recreate the sandbox team-ups you always imagined with the Heroes of the 80s Minimates series 1. This limited-edition box set includes some of the most popular heroes from the toy aisle: Dargon, sharpshooting prince of the Sectaurs; Crystar, indestructible leader of the Crystal Warriors; Adam Power, brilliant scientist who morphs into the mighty Lord Power; and Quicksilver, high-flying commander of the Silverhawks! Each character comes loaded with accessories and is ready to take on any superhuman threat.
Created by Brian Felgar ([email protected]).
Luke's Toy Store is kicking off a new line of DC Minimates with a Green Lantern Corps Box Set! This set of 4 figures includes Rankorr, Slushh, Tri-Eye, and Isamot Kol. Luke tried to create a Slushh costume to wear at the LTS booth, which involved him floating in a giant vat of green Jell-O, but it was all mysteriously eaten before the show began.
Green Lantern Corps Minimates
Created by Luke Porter ([email protected]).
Web site: https://www.facebook.com/lukescustoms
Recipes:
Rankorr: Standard Minimate body, Ghost Rider flame, and vinyl stickers for face and chest.
Slushh: Standard Minimate body, vinyl stickers (face, chest, and arms), and then translucent green resin was poured around the figure in a mold.
Tri-Eye: Standard Minimate body, Fixit Sculpt for head, and vinyl stickers for face and chest.
Isamot Kol: Standard Minimate body, Fixit Sculpt for head, Lizard legs and tail, and vinyl stickers for face.
Sasha (aka MsBig) has produced a range of exclusive busts for the 1984 movie "The Terminator."
Namesake Sarah Connor
Sarah turns up to work at the diner, while the Terminator starts targeting all the women in the phonebook with the name Sarah Connor.
Lt. Ed Traxler and Det. Hal Vukovich
Ed Traxler and Hal Vukovich believe that they have a new serial killer case, the Phone Book Killer.
Created by Sasha (aka MsBig).
Web site: http://www.sashacustoms.co.uk/
Recipes:
Thanks to Hot Toys, Ada – Wanted Action Figure, and Moore Action Collectibles (MAC) for the parts.
After sculpting, I painted these busts with artists’ acrylics and used some metallic pen for details, then sprayed them with matt sealant.
Namesake Sarah Connor
I used a 1:6 scale Sarah Connor head and torso (Hot Toys) pinned to the base of a large Angel bust (MAC).
I shaped the sides and back of the torso to resemble the shape of the male bust torso from the Angel bust. I sculpted her hair, neck join, and top.
Lieutenant Ed Traxler
I used a 1:6 scale Paul Winfield head (custom-sculpted by Ada – Wanted Action Figure) pinned to the torso and base of a large Angel bust (MAC).
I sculpted his neck join, shirt, tie, and jacket. I printed the police ID badge.
Detective Hal Vukovich
I used a 1:6 scale Alias Bishop head (custom-sculpted by Ada – Wanted Action Figure) pinned to the torso and base of a large Angel bust (MAC).
I rebuilt parts of his face where the custom head was pitted. I sculpted his neck join, hair, shirt, and tie. I printed the police ID badge.
DC Uni-Formz
Created by fizzle ([email protected]).
Recipes:
Made from resin cast of silicone molds, sculpy and paint. Blue Beetle's goggles are from craft store beads, and his gun is from sculpy and bits from the fodder bin.
The 3.75" Marvel Universe expands with the Generation X deluxe box set! Featuring the new class of young mutants, along with their teachers Sean Cassidy (Banshee) and Emma Frost (The White Queen), this special edition box set contains the entire Generation X team.
Generation X's founding members are all present, including Chamber, Husk, M, Synch, Jubilee, Skin and the enigmatic Penance... alongside their super hero mentors Banshee and White Queen. Based on the character designs by Chris Bachalo, these young mutants are ready to step up and become heroes!
Each figure is fully poseable and perfectly in scale with the rest of the 3.75" Marvel Universe.
Marvel Universe Generation X Deluxe Team Pack Box Set
Created by Bill Sencio - Zombie Casablanca Studios ([email protected]).
Web site: http://kastorskorner.com/wp/category/custom-korner/
Recipes:
Chamber: Chamber was built on a Wolverine: Origins movie Logan, with forearms from GI Joe Wild Bill, an Indiana Jones Mutt jacket and Lady Jaye head. His iconic psionic flames were assembled from three MU Ghost Rider skull flames, glue together and clipped in place.
Husk: Husk was an X-23 with Epoxy added for her shoulder pads. Her shins were swapped with MU Mystique to reduce her height, and GI Joe Pit Trooper shoulder pads were used for her knee pads. Her head came from MU Phoenix, with MU Mystique's hair.
M: M was also an X-23 with Epoxy added for her shoulder pads. Her shins were swapped with MU Mystique to reduce her height, and GI Joe Pit Trooper shoulder pads were used for her knee pads. Her head came from MU Storm with her mohawk chopped off, with MU X-23's hair.
Jubilee: Jubilee was an X-23 with MU Jubilee arms and jacket. Her shins were swapped with MU Mystique to reduce her height, and GI Joe Pit Trooper shoulder pads were used for her knee pads. Her head came from the Star Wars Starkiller Hero from the McQuarrie concept series.
Skin: Skin was based on a MU Mr. Fantastic with head and feet from MU Namor. His vest came from Han Solo, the belt from MU X-23 and Epoxy was used for his shoulder pads and hair.
Synch: Synch was a Wolverine: Origins Gambit, with the torso details sanded down. His arms came from Resolute Snake Eyes, with Epoxy shoulder pads. His lower legs were from MU Hydra Soldier, with boot covers comprised of X-23 shin guards and GI Joe Pit Trooper shoulder pads for the knee pads. His head was a GI Joe Roadblock, with the mustache sanded off and repainted.
Penance: Penance was another X-23 body, with a GI Joe Agent Helix head, Epoxy hair and feet, and blade fingers courtesy of MU Wolverine claws. After she was painted, Penance was wrapped in thinly-cut electrical tape, to give her strappy outfit an appropriate gloss leather look.
Banshee: Banshee was an MU Steve Rogers, with MU Hydra forearms. His knee pads came from GI Joe Rise of Cobra Flash's shoulder pads, and his collar was one of MU Jim Lee Cyclops' leg bands. His head was Wolverine: Origins movie Logan, with the sideburns trimmed down then repainted. His belt was from MU Punisher, with the X belt buckle from Cable. His cloth wings came from the 90's era Toy Biz Generation X Banshee.
White Queen: White Queen was Sue Storm, with Scarlet Witch legs. Her bustiere was sculpted with Epoxy. Her arms came from Playmates' Star Trek Sulu, and her jacket from a Bridge Direct Bilbo Baggins.
Kjekk: He is fierce and cunning warrior, but has narcissistic tendencies
Hrungnir: Is a warrior that is known through Jotenheim as a savage.
Frykt: He is a rage filled, psychotic fighter that is fueled by his hatred for Asgard.
Heftig: He is a skilled hunter that says few words, but lets his actions speak for him.
Marvel Legends Storm Giants Series
Created by CRobTheCreator ([email protected]).
Web site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CRobTheCreator/146692535406485
Recipes:
Kjekk: He is fierce and cunning warrior, but has narcissistic tendencies.
Recipe: WWE Maximum Aggression parts with John Morrison head, craft foam, and craft fur. Weapon was made from fodder.
Hrungnir: Is a warrior that is known through Jotenheim as a savage.
Recipe: WWE Maximum Aggression parts with John Cena head, craft foam, and craft fur. Weapon was made from fodder.
Frykt: He is a rage filled, psychotic fighter that is fueled by his hatred for Asgard.
Recipe: WWE Maximum Aggression parts with Edge head, craft foam, and craft fur. Weapon was made from fodder.
Heftig: He is a skilled hunter that says few words, but lets his actions speak for him.
Recipe: TNA AJ Styles, craft foam, and craft fur. Weapon was made from fodder.
Day Two of Two!
Grab your fish sticks and custard, because an exclusive Doctor Who Minimates Box Set is coming to Luke’s Toy Store! This set of 4 Minimates is based on the Season 5 episode called The Beast Below, and includes The Doctor, Amy Pond, and two Smilers. The Doctor also comes with an extra Cybermat hand from the episode Closing Time. All 4 figures were on display at the Luke’s Toy Store booth, along with "coming soon" signs for another box set next year. Also at the booth, Luke had a Cybermat life sized prop attached to his foot, and pretended that it was slowly eating him over the course of the day. Local authorities and paramedics were only called to the scene twice.
Doctor Who Minimates
Created by Luke Porter ([email protected]).
Web site: https://www.facebook.com/lukescustoms
Recipes:
The Doctor: Standard Minimate body, Jack Bauer jacket, Fixit Sculpt for hair and bow tie, and vinyl stickers for face and chest.
Amy Pond: Standard Minimate body, jacket and skirt cut from Gwen Stacy, Man with No Name boots, and vinyl stickers for face, chest, and top of boots.
Smilers: Standard Minimate body, robes cut from sheet plastic, and vinyl stickers for face and robes.
Sasha (aka MsBig) has produced a range of exclusive busts for the HBO series "Game of Thrones."
King-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms Robert Baratheon
King Robert Baratheon journeys to Winterfell to ask his best friend, Ned Stark, to serve as Hand of the King.
Lord-of-Winterfell Ned Stark
Ned Stark welcomes King Robert and his retinue to Winterfell.
The-Imp Tyron Lannister
Tyrion Lannister accompanies his brother and sister to Winterfell in the retinue of the King, but he's not the most well-mannered courtier.
HBO Series "Game of Thrones" - Group 3
Created by Sasha (aka MsBig).
Web site: http://www.sashacustoms.co.uk/
Recipes:
Thanks to Sideshow Toys, Ada – Wanted Action Figure, and Moore Action Collectibles (MAC) for the parts.
After sculpting, I painted these busts with artists' acrylics and used some metallic pen for details, then sprayed them with matt sealant.
King-of-the-Seven-Kingdoms Robert Baratheon
I used a 1:6 scale custom Paul Winfield head (Ada – Wanted Action Figure) pinned to the torso and base of a large Angel bust (MAC). I printed a House Baratheon sigil and glued it to the bust.
I altered his hairline, nose, eyelids, and eyebrows. I sculpted his hair, moustache, beard, jerkin, cloak, and fur.
Lord-of-Winterfell Ned Stark
I used a 1:6 scale Boromir head (Sideshow Toys) pinned to the torso and base of a large Angel bust (MAC). I printed a House Stark sigil and glued it to the bust.
I sculpted his hair, neck join, shirt, jerkin, cloak, and fur.
The-Imp Tyron Lannister
I used a 1:6 scale custom Tyrion head (Ada – Wanted Action Figure) and a small torso (Sideshow Toys), pinned to the base of a large Angel bust (MAC). I printed a House Lannister sigil and glued it to the bust.
I altered his nose. I sculpted his shirt and jerkin.
Marvel Legends 2-packs are back, true believers! Coming this spring are two new Marvel Legends 2-packs featuring four of Marvels most infamous villains. The "Fearsome Fros" 2-pack features the two greatest heads of hair in the Marvel universe: The Hypno Hustler and Magus! If you prefer your Magus figure to have less hair and more cosmic power, this figure features interchangeable heads and an infinity gauntlet. The "Lethal Larynxes" 2-pack features two of the loudest villains to ever grace the printed page: Screaming Mimi and Angar the Screamer! These 2-packs will not be sold in stores, but will be available exclusively at CustomCon 34.
Marvel Legends 2-packs
Created by Rabid_Ewok ([email protected]).
Web site: http://www.figurerealm.com/viewcustomfigures.php?op=4&id=7275
Recipes:
Hypno Hustler was made using a Marvel Legends Angel body with the wings removed and the back re-sculpted, and various costume details sculpted. The head is from a DC Universe Classics Bronze Tiger with sculpted goggles and hair. The guitar was scratch built with styrene, nails, fishing line, ribbon, and Apoxie Sculpt.
Magus was made using a Marvel Legends Captain Marvel body, with fists from a DC Universe Classics figure. The added costume details were made with styrene and Apoxie Sculpt. Both heads are from DC Universe Black Adam with sculpted hair. The infinity gauntlet is from a Marvel Legends Sentinel Series Cyclops with sculpted details added.
Screaming Mimi was made using a DC Universe Classics Dove body, with the left hand from a DC Universe Classics Cheetah. The added costume details were made with styrene and Apoxie Sculpt. The head is from a Marvel Legends Phoenix with sculpted hair.
Angar was made using a DC Universe Classics El Dorado body, with the added costume details sculpted. The fringe on his vest and boots was cut from a plastic tablecloth. The head is from a Marvel Legends Magneto (the box set version with the open mouth) with sculpted hair and mustache.
Howard Saint: A Miami based crime lord that makes his trade in banking money for a Cuban drug cartel. He is also responsible for the gun trade in Miami. He recently began paying money up to the Kingpin for protection from the Punisher.
Razorfist: Recently a former member of the Hood's gang, he has been sought out by the Kingpin to help with the persuasion of local business owners to pay the Kingpin for protection.
Ironking: Recently inquired technology from Tony Stark in the form of an Iron Man prototype suit, Alistar Sythme was instructed to create The Kingpin an armored suit of his own. Thus the Ironking was born. Giving the Kingpin the ultimate tool in taking over New York's organized crime.
Marvel Legends Crime
Created by CRobTheCreator ([email protected]).
Web site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CRobTheCreator/146692535406485
Recipes:
Howard Saint: A Miami based crime lord that makes his trade in banking money for a Cuban drug cartel. He is also responsible for the gun trade in Miami. He recently began paying money up to the Kingpin for protection from the Punisher.
Recipe: Marvel Legends Reed Richards head, Angel body
Razorfist: Recently a former member of the Hood's gang, he has been sought out by the Kingpin to help with the persuasion of local business owners to pay the Kingpin for protection.
Recipe: WWE Elite Kane and fodder
Ironking: Recently inquired technology from Tony Stark in the form of an Iron Man prototype suit, Alistar Sythme was instructed to create The Kingpin an armored suit of his own. Thus the Ironking was born. Giving the Kingpin the ultimate tool in taking over New York's organized crime.
Recipe: Wreck-it Ralph Hero suit, Iron Monger Legs, and Fodder
Nega bands
Ultimate Nulifier
Casket of Ancient Winters
Cosmic Control Rod
Eye of Agamotto
Marvel Legends Weapon Pack
Created by CRobTheCreator ([email protected]).
Web site: http://www.facebook.com/pages/CRobTheCreator/146692535406485
Recipes:
Nega bands - Recipe: Sculpey
Ultimate Nulifier - Recipe: Sculpy, craft foam, and fodder
Casket of Ancient Winters - Recipe: playmobile chest, fodder
Cosmic Control Rod - Recipe: Wooden dowl
Eye of Agamotto - Recipe: Sculpey
Highfather
By Jester
Golden Pharaoh
By Jester
Infinity Man
By Batjack
Oberon
By Batjack
Takion
By Stew
Serifan
By Guff
Mark Moonrider
By Guff
Beautiful Dreamer
By Guff
Vykin
By Guff
Big Bear
By Guff
Darkseid
By Casimir & Tyke
Gilotina
By Guff
Bloody Mary
By Guff
Speed Queen
By Guff
Glorious Godfrey
By Guff
Bernadeth
By Stew
Apokolips Soldiers
By Stew
Darkseid's Throne Room
By Casimir
For an expanded view, see the Director's Cut!
What is CustomCon, you ask? CustomCon is a special semi-annual presentation of new custom toy creations by customizers around the globe. More than a decade 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 33 CustomCons.
EVENT DATES: CustomCon 34 will run from April 22 to 26, 2013.
ENTRY DEADLINE: The deadline will be Monday, April 1, 2013. (Seriously. Not an April Fool's joke.) No entries will be accepted after this date.
ENTRY GUIDELINES: So how can you participate? Well, the key is to make several custom action figures that would be in the same toy line, and send in photos of them. You could make your own new wave of DC Direct figures (a current series), a new wave of Star Trek figures (a previous series). You can also make a line of Super-Duper Creep Busting figures! (That would be your own unique line.) You could make figures based on characters from Comics, Movies, TV Shows, Books, Sports, Sci-Fi... The sky's the limit!
1. Just make sure each group of figures shares a common theme. You should come up with a name for your line of figures if it's an original line, and give some sort of description of the action figure line.
2. Custom packaging is, of course, an option, but it is certainly not required.
3. If possible, we would ask that you photograph the figures so that it looks like they are on display at a convention. If you have custom packaging, it's best to have pictures both loose and in the packages.
4. There's no limit on how few customs you have to submit for a line. 4 or more would be appreciated, but any number is fine. So, YES if you only have 1 or 2 good figures, send them in!
5. The whole point of CustomCon is to show off your NEW custom creations, so please, no entries of pieces previously seen on websites, forums or in any sort of public gallery.
Ready to Submit your ENTRY?
Send your submissions to [email protected]. Please e-mail the following:
- Your first and last name, or just the nickname you go by online. Your preference.
- Your email address.
- Your custom figure website address, if you have one.
- The name of your figure line.
- Any custom logos you wish to use for your toyline. (OPTIONAL)
- E-mail me pictures of your figures. JPGs are preferred, scaled for screen. (7 inches high at 72 dpi is a good standard, or around 100 kb). Please make sure your images are ATTACHED to the email, NOT embedded. Remember to name your image files appropriately. You may know every X-Man ever created by sight, but we might not.
- A description of what they were made from (your toy recipe). Describe what figures you used to make your custom. Please type, or "copy & paste" this into an e-mail.
- A Description of the action figure line (convention write-up report).
- Write up your own "Press release" or "Toy Show Commentary" to describe your toyline. Please type, or "copy & paste" this into an e-mail.
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