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Name: Mig
About Me: I have been an avid toy collector ever since I was a kid. My favorite toy lines are Transformers, Star Wars, and GI Joe. I decided to make a website called www.actionfigurecustoms.com to capture all of the customs that are being bought and sold on eBay. I hope everyone finds it useful and please email me with any questions or if you have a custom you would like me to blog about, let me know!
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Action Figure Customs Blog

This blog is dedicated to discussing the world of custom action figures. There are many talented people creating customs from toy lines such as Transformers, GI Joe, Marvel Legends, and Star Wars. I also interview various customizers and they shed light on their philosophy and showcase their talent. The blog is updated daily so check back often for updates.


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AFC Interviews Customizer l.designs

I was introduced to l.design's talent when I first reviewed his Custom Marvel Legends Icon Batman back in January and he continues to provide his fans the unique, one of a kind custom experience that only he can deliver. Week after week, l.designs produces top quality customs. I had the great opportunity to interview l.designs so let's learn more about this talented customizer.

AFC: Tell the fans of your work a little about yourself

l.designs: I have been building all types of custom products for several years now. I got a chance to build a commissioned figure as a gift for a real person here local...Mr. Lobo of Cinema Insomnia Fame. That figure is featured on his own website cinemainsomnia.com. I always have toys showing at a local store here called Heroes Alley. My toys have a very brief stay here, and as soon as I finish the next batch I go trade 'em out and put 'em on Ebay. If you are near Sacramento, California come check out the store, you can get directions and phone# and what not at their website heroesalley.com. While you're there ask to see dealer 22's case where you will see more of my stuff that you won't find anywhere else. I generally won't make more than one of the same custom unless I get a request, and then the new one will not be a carbon copy. I will take requests if you want to see me take on a certain character, or will do commission work if you want. You can contact me directly at Lehgraphics@gmail.com and I will be more than happy to help you. I usually work on custom versions of characters that made an impression on me as a kid, that can be hit and miss as far as other peoples taste goes, so yeah if you want to see my spin on a character let me know, you can even include reference pictures to get me going on the right track.

AFC: When did you start making customs?

l.designs: Truth be told, I think I was altering and tinkering around with my toys since I was about 12 or 13. I recently started doing this for the public however about a year ago or so. Before action figures I was doing wargaming terrain for a few years (and still am) after that I started constructing custom lightsabers (still do a few of them here and there as well).

AFC: How many customs do you work on at one time?

l.designs: Anywhere between 1 and 5, that way I always have something to do and am not stopped dead in my tracks to wait for paint or apoxie sculpt to cure.

AFC: What is the custom you are most proud of?

l.designs: I would have to say whatever I am currently working on. Well if I have to really pick maybe the second 12 inch Batman I just finished, or maybe the 6 inch Swamp Thing.

AFC: What is your favorite toy line to do customs for?

l.designs: Marvel Legends without a doubt...the Toy Biz ones. However people have been bugging me to do some Transformers so...

AFC: What customs do you have lined up for your next ones?

l.designs: I am currently working on some classic Spiderman villains with my twist on them. And I just today dropped off a nightmare demon version of the 12 inch Batman at Heroes Alley

AFC: If you had one piece of advice for other customizers out there, what would you say to them?

l.designs: Follow your passion, and you will do your best work! Enjoy what you are doing, it shows through in your end product. There are a ton of resources online if you need inspiration or help.

Labels: Custom Marvel Legends, Interview, l.designs