Star Wars The Black Series 6″ Custom Stormtrooper Commander

One of the first 6″ customs I created was the Stormtrooper Commander. I was inspired by the Sideshow Collectibles 1/6 Scale version, and I wanted to recreate the weathering and battle damage that I liked about it. The Hasbro Black Series 6″ Stormtrooper figure was relatively easy to acquire at a reasonable price, and I…

The Star Wars Black Series 6 Inch Customs

As Hasbro’s Black Series 6 Inch action figure line started to edge it’s way into my interest, so did the realization that I could have a lot of fun customizing them and that the possibilities were endless.   I had read a review of one of the early waves that pointed out the Clone Trooper…

What Paints Should I Use To Customize Action Figures?

There are many types of paints that are used to customize action figures, all of which are quality products. I use acrylic based paints by Citadel which are usually used for Warhammer miniatures,  but I find they help me achieve some amazing effects. These paints, when dry, are soft and almost bone-like to the touch…

Send In The Clones: The Clone Wars 3.75″ Custom Action Figures

Once I researched and purchased the paints that I wanted, I was ready to begin creating custom action figures. One of my problems with Hasbro was that they were moving away from creating characters from The Clone Wars, still a favorite show, and there were still many characters I wanted – especially the newer Clone…

How I Started Customizing Action Figures

In 2014 I first took an interest in customizing action figures. I have always been a collector, and like most children of the 1980’s, Star Wars action figures have always held a special place in my heart.  Shortly after 2012, I became frustrated with Hasbro (the owner of the Star Wars toy license) for ending…