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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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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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Custom Star Wars Imperial Tie Fighter by Vintage Scum

Vintage Scum has a very cool twist on one of my favorite Star Wars vehicles with his Custom Star Wars Imperial Tie Fighter. One of the aspects I really like about this custom is the wing design. The wing have an aerodynamic flair to them with the flat pieces in the middle of craft. The cockpit is very different as it protrudes from the front but it still retains the classic imperial look and feel of all of the classic Star Wars vehicles. This is why I made this website! It is talented customizers that keep their imagination flowing, which keeps me writing and writing. Let's hear how Vintage Scum describes this one of a kind vehicle:

"Here we have a custom tie fighter for the 3 3/4 scale. The tie fighter has been painted and weathered to give it a "battle worn" look. Acrylic model paints were used with a finishing dull coat. The entry/exit hatch is one piece. The custom tie pilot is also included. He is articulate only at the neck, shoulders, waist and upper thighs (again made from figs of the potf2 line). His blastech e-11 is included but not shown in the pix. The 4 round torpedo magazine below the canopy can be removed if desired. The flaps on the magazine open and close. The stand is also included. The tie is built pretty sturdy and may be handled just be careful if you place the pilots hands on the steering mechanism."

Bid on Vintage Scum's Custom Star Wars Imperial Tie Fighter today and add this vehicle to you Empire!

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars Vehicles, Star Wars, Tie Fighter, vintage_scum

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Custom Bespin Luke Skywalker Star Wars 12" Figure by grizzlelee

Going above and beyond and building upon Sideshow's Bespin Luke Skywalker figure, grizzlelee has given the attention this figure needs to capture the look and feeling of one of the best scenes in movie history. This Custom Sideshow Bespin Luke Skywalker figure depicts Luke during his duel with Darth Vader on Cloud City in the epic film The Empire Strikes Back. The facial accents and detailing bring this figure to life and the custom distressing add realism to this 1/6 scale figure. The fatigues look like they have been through hell and pay a nice homage to the how Luke was portrayed in the movie. Let's read more about this unique Luke from grizzlelee:

Re-paint of the original Sideshow head made to depict Luke during his duel with Vader on Cloud City (Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back)
The outfit has been stained with acrylic paint and altered by sandpaper, x-acto knife and hand stitching
The boots, gun, holster and belt have been distressed with acrylic paint and sandpaper

This Custom Bespin Luke Skywalker Star Wars figure is available on eBay now so head over and place a bid!

Labels: 12", Bespin, Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 1/6 Scale, grizzlelee, Luke Skywalker, Sideshow Style

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Custom Sith Lord Darth Plagueis Star Wars Figure by Mastercloner

Mastercloner brings us his interpretation of the mysterious Darth Plagueis the wise! This is an excellent piece and it gives a face to this icon in the Star Wars universe. Mastercloner gives us more information about this illusive dark lord of the Sith:

"Darth Plagueis was a Sith Lord who, according to legend, had discovered a way to manipulate midi-chlorians to prevent death and create life. However, his apprentice killed him in his sleep. Although it is never officially stated in the cinematic release of Revenge of the Sith that Plagueis was Darth Sidious' master, the official Star Wars Databank characterizes him as such. This information is included in the film's novelization, in which Sidious says, "Darth Plagueis was my master... before I killed him." It is also mentioned in the Star Wars novels Labyrinth of Evil and Dark Lord: The Rise of Darth Vader. "The Tragedy of Darth Plagueis the Wise", as related by Palpatine, is the only example of in-universe literature contained within the six Star Wars films."

Custom Sith Lord Darth Plagueis Star Wars Figure by Mastercloner

Seller: mastercloner
Date Listed: April 7, 2008
Starting Bid: $9.99

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 3 3/4", Darth Plagueis, Revenge of the Sith, Sith, Sith Lords, Star Wars

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Custom Star Wars Sith Darth Sion 3 3/4" Figure by Mastercloner

Mastercloner is giving Star Wars fans a reason to add the word 'custom' in thier searches for Star Wars figures on eBay with his Custom Sith Darth Sion. While the Evolutions packs have added some strength in the Sith count, it is the custom Sith figures that keep fans coming back for more. From the artists rendering that I have seen, Mastercloner has done a very good job striking a balance between the concept and custom. Some of the artists renderings of Darth Sion I have seen look much more worse for the ware but Mastercloner's version may take place earlier in his history where he is much less battle scarred. The right arm that wields his lightsaber flows naturally into his pale white flesh and the crackled look that is applied to the body is very well done. Bid on Mastercloner's Custom Sith Darth Sion on eBay!

More about Darth Sion (souce: Wookiepedia.com)

When the factions of the Sith on Korriban turned on each other after Darth Malak's death and Revan's disappearance, Sion was one of the Sith Lords that escaped to the Unknown Regions of the galaxy. It seemed he had escaped to Malachor V, where he became the apprentice of Darth Traya, a former teacher of Darth Revan when he was a Jedi. For his benefit, Sion was a Sith Marauder. Sion was a uniquely powerful Sith Lord, having learned the ways of pain in the Trayus Academy on Malachor V. Torturing and killing others helped him enhance his strength in the Force, and his ability to feed on his own pain and hatred made him all but immortal; for if he were struck down, he could always arise by feeding on his agony. He was also a lightsaber master, and arguably the most infamous and deadly Sith Assassin of the era. Sion was known to be responsible for the deaths of countless Jedi during the shadow war waged by himself and Darth Nihilus. However, the alliance between Traya, Nihilus, and himself could not last forever. Sion and Nihilus attacked Darth Traya at the Trayus Core and as such, exiled her. Sion and Nihilus continued their shadow war by sending assassins after the last known "Jedi"—an exile who had served under Revan during the Mandalorian War.

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 3 3/4", Darth Sion, Mastercloner, Sith, Sith Lords

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Custom Star Wars Sith Guardian Darth Virax by Monsterforge Illustration Studio

Who doesn't need a bodygaurd? If you are a Sith, you may get by without one but only the wise look to Darth Virax for ultimate protection. Monsterforge Illustration Studio has created a one of a kind Sith bodyguard with their Custom Star Wars Sith Guardian Darth Virax figure. The detail on this figure is amazing for a 3 3/4 scale. I really like the way Monsterforge Illustration Studio has given the skin an old and crackled look to it and the sith robe is a great addition to the figure. The robe is very unique and really brings out the dark side of the figure. Looking at the facial features, I would not want to cross this Sith in a dark ally. Let's learn more about Darth Virax:

"Darth Virax was the high guardian of the ceremonial egg chamber of the Xarvog broodhome in the Xvxus Sector. His acute ability to detect any threats to the hive, his incalculable strength, and his unswerving devotion to the hive made him a valuable asset to the Xarvog Queen. When Darth Krayt sensed this great strength, he immediately set out to make Virax his servant. Krayt fought and defeated the massive warrior and immediately killed the Queen. Seeing his master defeated at the hands of an intruder, Virax was left without a purpose in life. Krayt offered him a new duty: serving as a completely loyal servant of the new Dark Lord of the Sith. Krayt trained the Force-strong insectoid in the Sith Arts and made him one of his powerful Sith legion. Darth Virax serves without fail his new master, and protects him from the power-hungry Sith who nip at the heels of Darth Krayt's empire."

Bid on this awesome Custom Star Wars Sith Guardian Darth Virax figure today on eBay!

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 3 3/4", Darth Virax, Monsterforge Illustration Studio, Sith

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Custom Star Wars AT AP All Terrain Attack Pod by rik_biel

rik_biel knows what Star Wars fans want! He has taken one of the most anticipated vehicles and made it not only movie accurate, he has created a metal finish that would rival some automobile finishes. What I really like about his Custom AT AP is the realistic metal finish and the carbon scoring on the vehicle makes it look it has just come back from battle. He explains how he created this great custom:

The first step in transforming this vehicle was to separate all of the pieces and take apart the centre pod console. I then individually spray painted each part carefully with a more authentic looking gray color. Once this had dried, I then carefully painted the instrumentation buttons and switches and added seat detailing as well (see the close up pictures). Next I then assembled all of the pieces and applied the model detailing and weathering techniques to get dark paint in all of the grooves (a "wash") and to then highlight all of the edges and add realistic weathering ("dry brushing"). These two techniques combine to give "scale" and realism to the model and really bring out the detail in Hasbro's sculpt. I then used special model-making masking tape to get the straight lines on the green and red unit type markings, the dark gray stripes on the legs and the circular red and white "Republic" insignia. A light dry brushing of brown on the "feet" to simulate dirtiness and the painting was then finished. The next step was to apply some "battle damage" - this is an area where it is very easy to go too far and lose realism. Using a special technique that I discovered only two weeks ago, I applied several "scorch" marks around the vehicle to simulate blackened blaster burn marks. The key to maintaining a realistic look is to not apply too much weathering on a small scale vehicle. Moderation and restraint were exercised here to give the appearance that the vehicle has seen battle, but has not been too badly damaged. You want something that looks like it is still "in service and potent." Once I was happy the painting and weathering were complete, I then gave the vehicle a generous coat of protective "dull cote" lacquer to ensure that it could be handled normally with the paint and effects still being protected. And there you have it! Look closely at the pictures - this AT-AP vehicle looks as close to "real" as you can get! It has also retained all functionality, including full movement of all legs (see 3-legged picture) and moving of all guns.

These are becoming scarce in stores but you can own this awesome custom by heading over to eBay and bidding on this Custom Star Wars AT AP All Terrain Attack Pod.

Labels: AT AP, AT AP All Terrain Attack Pod, Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars Vehicles

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Custom Star Wars Snowtrooper Cy Girl 12" Figure by coolcat74

coolcat74 has created a stunning version of the Star Wars Snowtrooper with an interesting twist. One aspect that stood out about this custom was that all of the armor is custom made. I am simply amazed at the craftsmanship of of this Snowtrooper as it looks like a high end collectible that is lightyears beyond what I have seen from Sideshow Collectibles or Medicom. I like the fact that the armor is dirty and not a bright white as coolcat74 has captured the essence of a Snowtrooper fresh from battle and now for the twist...this is a female Snowtrooper and you would not even know it when all of the armor is on. coolcat74 goes into more detail about this custom:

"THIS IS A CUSTOM CYGIRL FIGURE IN A COMPLETLY REMOVABLE SNOWTROOPER OUTFIT. ALL THE ARMOR HAS BEEN CUSTOM MADE WITH NYLON STRAP FOR EASY REMOVAL AND CUSTOMIZED FIT TO APPENDAGES. BACKPACK IS PERMANENTLY MOUNTED TO THE SNOWSUIT'S BACK. CY GIRL IS EQUIPED WITH NYLON BODYSUIT AND THERMAL ONE-Z WITH SUSPENDER HARNESS. SNOWSUIT UTILITY BELT HAS TWO POUCHES EACH CONTAINING GRENADE ASSORTMENTS (4 TOTAL) AND A PACK OF IMPERIAL SMOKES. POLORIZED SUNGLASSES TO WEAR WHEN HELMET'S REMOVED AND A HEAVY ASSAULT RIFLE WEATHERED TO MATCH THE ARMOR TO GIVE COMPLETE ARTIC CAMOFLAUGE."

You can own this custom by heading over to eBay and bidding on coolcat74's Custom Snowtrooper 12" figure!

Labels: coolkat74, Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 1/6 Scale, Cy Girl, Snowtrooper

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Custom Star Wars Lego Rancor Monster by mightymightybadger

The Lego customizers never cease to amaze with their talents and what they can make out of little tiny bricks. mightymightybadger is no exception with his Custom Custom Star Wars Lego Rancor Monster that is sure to put fear in any unsuspecting Jedi thrown into the pit. Here is a little more information on what went into this beast:

"The custom Rancor monster is constructed from over 250 brand new and good condition used parts selected specifically for this model. Designed to faithfully replicate the Star Wars 'original' with its appearance, this huge Rancor model is minifigure scale and is nearly 180mm high (in its normal crouched position). The Rancor monster benefits from a fully articulated body - shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, even the ankles are all moveable and this provides a huge variety of poses for display and also playability. The model also has a working jaw complete with toothy maw, just ready to chomp down on an unsuspecting victim. The monster comes complete with his keeper 'Malakili' so you can easily re-enact the scene from The Return of the Jedi."

Add this Custom Lego Star Wars Rancor Monster to your collection today by heading over to the auction page and securing this one with a high bid.

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars Legos, lego, mightymightybadger, Rancor, Rancor Monster, Star Wars, Star Wars Legos

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Custom Mara Jade Star Wars 1/6 Scale Figure by vintage_scum

vintage_scum has poured his talent and skill and created this amazing Custom Mara Jade figure in 1/6 scale which would rival anything Sideshow Collectibles ever produced. It really takes a keen eye to select a great base figure to start from and I think vinatage_scum has nailed this one with his choice to use Cy Girl Blaze from the BBI line. With 1/6 scale figures, it is all about how real you can make these figures match concept art and bring these figures to life. To do this, vintage_scum has designed the perfect set of accessories to compliment her. For example, the knee pads and shin guards were custom made by him and they add an extra dimension to the figure that you don't see in most 1/6 scales figures. Add a Jedi cloak and a killer lightsaber and you have a recipe for a classic custom. It always astounds me how much effort it takes to make a custom figure and I lucky enough to correspond with vintage_scum and he let me in on how me made this excellent piece:

"I started with a cy girl blaze. Her shoulder straps came from a backpack from the dragon/bbi line that held an ar-7 .22 rifle. I had the straps glued together with an ammo drum on top of the junction point from the gundam model 1/144 line. The gloved hands, knee pads, and goggles were from the same dragon/bbi line. The knee pads had shallolw holes drilled in with a dremel. The goggles were actually sunglasses with the arms removed with an elastic strap in their place to fit around her head. Her cloak was purchased from eBay but I had cut just below the stitch line just to have the hood. The shin guards were custom made from thin, flat pieces of plasic curved and shaped to fit. The "lines" on her inner thighs and shin guards were made from long, flat elastic "string" which can be purchased from Micheals Arts and Crafts, measured then glued directly onto her body suit. Utility belt and dl-44 were from the 1/6 hasbro POTF Luke hoth version I believe. I chopped the barrel and added cooling vents to the front of the magazine well on the dl-44. The holdout blaster was made from a skorpian machine pistol, chopped and glued. The lightsaber was a 1/6 luke from the poft line. The curved hilt was cut then replaced with a small, circular lego piece. A piece on an elastic strap was then wrapped around the hilt to simulate her emperors hand saber. Saber blade was obviously from a hasbro mace 1/6 saga. The vibroblade was made from steel I had asa part of a spawn figure, sheath was from the dragon/bbi line."

This great figure can be yours by heading over to eBay and bidding for this Custom Mara Jade figure!

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 1/6 Scale, Expanded Universe, Mara Jade, vintage_scum

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Custom 12" Darth Nihilus Star Wars Sith Lord by stocos28

I recently created a Sith Lords filter for the Star Wars section of my website where the latest and greatest 12" Sith Lord customs can be showcased. This week, stocos28 has created a Custom 12" Darth Nihilus, the main perpetrator of the First Jedi Purge, which drew the Jedi on the brink of extinction. This custom stays true to the concept art from the Star Wars Expanded Universe and created a custom that would rival anything Sideshow Collectibles made or any other high end Star Wars company would ever dream of making.

This awesome Lord of the Sith is still available for bidding on eBay so secure the winning bid and own this great Custom Star Wars Darth Nihilus!

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Darth Nihilus, Knights of the Old Republic, KOTOR 2, Sith Lords, Star Wars

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Custom Star Wars MK IV Heavy Tank AT-HT by stenhunter

stenhunter brings us this amazing Custom Star Wars MK IV Heavy Tank (AT-HT) and special Clone Tank Commander "Hel'am" to drive this behemoth. Coming up with his own Star Wars Custom vehicle, stenhunter takes you into his Star Wars Universe. I do not come across many fan made creations that are made well and run with a totally new concept. This vehicle and figure was a real treat to come across as this custom was very well thought out and executed. One thing that is missing in the Star Wars universe are terrain vehicles and tanks. It is interesting that this tank was made without treads but as stenhunter points out, not many Star Wars vehicles have treads so he is staying true to the design specs. I think it was a great idea to ditch the treads and make this custom blend more with the Star Wars vehicles in the movies and the toys. The paint aps are done really well and it looks like stenhunter takes great care when designing and creating his customs, a quality that you look for when buying them. It is customs like these that take toy design to the next level. Speaking of design specs, here is a rundown of what stenhunter's Heavy Tank offers:

MK IV Heavy Speeder Tank (AT-HT)
Specifications: Combat Assault Tank
Manufacturer: Rothana Heavy Engineering
Top Speed: 75 kph
Twin Radiant 4000RL Repulser lift engines
Weight: 44 short tons·
15mm Anti-blast reactive composite armor
Dual high energy deflector shields
Crew: Four

Main Armament:
120mm smoothbore laser cannon
Secondary Armament:· Anti-Air Concussion Missile System (AACMS)
40mm Anti-vehicle blaster
Twin 20mm forward firing laser cannon
12.7mm Anti-personal blaster
15mm side mounted laser cannon

History:
The MK IV is one of the main battle tanks of the Grand Army of the Republic. In service since the initial deployment of the Grand Army on Geonosis. The AT-HT was designed to be extremely maneuverable, moderately armored and heavily armed. During the Battle of Geonosis the tank saw heavy combat and distinguished itself as a versatile weapons platform.

stenhunter also provides us with some insight on how he created this awesome Star Wars vehicle:

"So my AT-HT started out as a "Corps" tracked tank. I found it at Wal-Mart and was surprised to find out it was relatively inexpensive. As you can see the tank was your standard green plastic with really no extra detail outside of some venting and some minor rivets. After adding dozens of tiny styrene squares and plating, and making some resin pours from an old imperial shuttle the tank slowly begins to transform into something cool. The final step was deciding on the "engines" I didn't want to use treads again because tracked vehicles are almost non-existent in the SW galaxy. So I found two used cans of AXE spray I had and embellished them some. I think the final pieces came out great. Finally working out a color scheme for the Trooper had me for a few days. What color, where would the color go, and how much was too much? I mocked up a few pictures and decided on the green. I think in the end it came out rather well."

This Custom Star Wars MK IV Heavy Tank, along with the Custom Tank Commander, is available on eBay so place a bid on this one of a kind Star Wars vehicle that you will never see mass produced (unless George Lucas reads this blog and takes the idea!).

Labels: Custom Star Wars, MK IV Heavy Tank AT-HT, Star Wars, Star Wars Vehicles, stenhunter

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Custom Star Wars 3 3/4" Spotlight Seller: defiantyogi

defiantyogi is one talented Star Wars 3 3/4" customizer and he has some really nice pieces up for sale this week and that is why he is our third in the Spotlight Seller series! One of the great aspects of his customs as that they are unique and he creates custom cards so if you are a MOC collector you really love these customs as you can display them next your Star Wars Saga collection. Let's take a peak at what defiantyogi has in store for you:

General Obi Wan Kenobi with Clone Armor

You are bidding on a Star Wars CLONE WARS CUSTOM General Obi-Wan Kenobi in Clone Armor. Figure comes carded in a custom made STAR WARS 2006 SAGA package with a Red Obi-Wan Kenobi Hologram. General Kenobi is seen fighting Durge and IG-88 Assassin Droids on Muunilinst in Cartoon Network's Star Wars Clone Wars Vol. 1. NOTE: Battle Droid in pictures is used as a PROP ONLY and is NOT FOR SALE.

Figure Specifications
HELMET: Evolutions Ep. 2 Clone Pilot REMOVABLE HELMET!!!
BODY: SAGA Clone Commander.
DETAILS: Head is from SAGA Super Articulated Obi-Wan Kenobi and can turn a full 360 degrees. Brown polyester tunic and cape hand sewn by my wife (nice job honey!)
WEAPONS: 1 lightsaber

Kashyyyk ARC Clone Trooper

You are bidding on a Star Wars CUSTOM Kashyyyk ARC Clone Trooper. Figure comes carded in a custom made STAR WARS 2006 SAGA package with a Red Darth Vader Hologram. This is a concept Clone Trooper and is based on the design and jungle camouflage color scheme of the 41st Elite Corps under the command of Commander Gree on Kashyyyk.

Figure Specifications
HELMET: Comic Pack ARC Trooper Alpha REMOVABLE HELMET!!!
BODY: Comic pack ARC Trooper Alpha painted in the jungle camoflage color scheme of Commander Gree
DETAILS: Battle gear includes shoulder pauldron with attached gauntlet
WEAPONS: 1 ARC Trooper Blaster Rifle

Clone Commander Keller

You are bidding on a Star Wars CUSTOM Clone Commander Keller. Figure comes carded in a custom made STAR WARS 2006 SAGA package with a Red Stormtrooper Hologram. Commander Keller is seen in Dark Horse Comics Star Wars Republic issue #79 and #80. Keller leads a squad of Clone Cold Assault Troopers on Planet Toola, tracking down fugitive Jedi.

Figure Specifications
HELMET: TAC Airborne Trooper REMOVABLE HELMET!!!
BODY: TAC Airborne Trooper
DETAILS: Battle gear includes white soft goods hood, tunic and cape hand sewn by my wife(excellent job honey!), gun holster and sidearm repeater blaster pistol attached to right side of utility belt
WEAPONS: 1 DC-17 Blaster Rifle, 1 Repeater Blaster Pistol

ARC Pilot Clone Trooper

You are bidding on a Star Wars CLONE WARS CUSTOM ARC PILOT CLONE TROOPER. Figure comes carded in a custom made STAR WARS 2006 SAGA package with a Blue Darth Vader Hologram. ARC Pilot is seen in the opening minutes of Cartoon Network's Star Wars Clone Wars Vol. 2., flying the Muunilinst 10 on a daring rescue mission of Jedi survivors in the aftermath of the Battle of Hypori.

Figure Specifications
HELMET: Evolutions Ep. 2 Clone Pilot REMOVABLE HELMET!!! Target scope from Boba Fett attached to right side of helmet. Bat logo painted in the front top center of helmet denoting flight squad division.
BODY: Comic 2-Pack ARC Trooper Alpha.
DETAILS: Battle Gear includes tattered and torn kama(skirt) with ammo pockets.
WEAPONS: ARC Trooper Blaster Rifle

Labels: ARC Pilot Clone Trooper, Commander Keller, Custom Kashyyyk ARC Clone Trooper, Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 3 3/4", defiantyogi, Obi Wan Kenobi, Spotlight Seller, Star Wars

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Custom Star Wars Darth Talon Expanded Universe by stocos28

Straight from the pages of Star Wars Expanded Universe comes stocos28's version of Darth Talon, a female Sith who you would not want to run into in a dark alley. The crimson skin of this custom is a nice shade and matches photo quite nicely! The tattoos look carefully placed and although they are not a direct translation, they look awesome and compliment the figure nicely. It is great when customizers deviate from what they see and make the figure their own so this is a welcome change. I like the Sith waist robe on the figure as it gives her a much classier look than a simple a bikini.

All in all, this Custom Darth Talon is a great looking figure and should get some big bucks on eBay, where you can still find it and place a bid!

More about Darth Talon (Source: Wookiepedia)
Darth Talon was a Sith Lord in Darth Krayt's new Sith Order c. 137 ABY. A female Lethan Twi'lek, she had red and black Sith tattoos covering her body, head, and lekku, which she had earned in ritual combat. She was trained by a fellow Twi'lek Sith named Darth Ruyn, whom she later killed on Krayt's command with a swift decapitating strike of her lightsaber. Talon was a third-generation Sith, raised on the ancient Sith burial world of Korriban to serve as the second of Darth Krayt's two Hands, Darth Nihl being the other. Thus, she had no idea of what life was like outside the order and had no purpose to her existence other than to serve as the executor of Krayt's will. A test of her loyalty came early when Krayt ordered Talon to kill her instructor, Darth Ruyn, who had just presented her to Krayt for final evaluation. Talon responded without hesitation.

Darth Talon was cold and dispassionate, and followed the commands of Darth Krayt without question or hesitation, as shown when she decapitated Darth Ruyn. She was unmerciful like most Sith, keeping Elke Vetter alive only for the amount of time needed to extract the location of Marasiah Fel from the grievously wounded Imperial Knight. Darth Talon, like almost all Sith, was armed with a single crimson-bladed lightsaber. It was elongated and notched with crisscrossing grooves. The hilt was constructed of a material that physically did not appear to be metal, and instead resembled a sort of rock.

Labels: Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars 3 3/4", Darth Talon, Expanded Universe, Star Wars, stocos28

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Pimp My Star Wars Republic Gunship - Custom Bubble Turret Gun Pods

The introduction of the Republic Gunships to Hasbro's lineup of vehicles was a welcome addition! The first time I saw one of these bad boys was on the silver screen and Attack of the Clones finally lived up to its name as thousands of Clones decended onto Geonosis to battle the Separatist forces and rescue the Jedi. The databank over at starwars.com succintly lays out the details of these massive ships:

"Rugged, combat-equipped repulsorcraft, Republic attack gunships rained down blistering barrages of laser and rocket retribution against the droid forces of the Separatists. Each winged gunship was covered in weapons, offering air-to-ground and air-to-air support as well as serving as an infantry transport.
The front of the gunship features hunchback-style cockpit bubbles, wherein the gunship pilot and copilot / gunner sit in single file. Chin-mounted on the craft are a pair of laser cannon turrets. On the gunship's dorsal surface are its primary armaments, two massive rocket launchers fed by a rear-mounted missile belts. The vessel's splayed wings have a pair of automated bubble-turrets, with composite-beam laser weaponry. A second pair of bubble-turret cannons extends on articulated arms from the troop cabin, and are gunner-operated by clone troopers encased within the armored spheres. Air-to-air rockets are slung on the ventral surface of each wing. Rounding out the gunship's armaments is a single tail-cannon that provides covering fire for troops and small vehicles leaving the gunship. ." - source: starwars.com

As far as the toy representation that Hasbro produced to compliment the toy line for Attack of the Clones, the gunships suffered from one serious flaw - missing bubble turrets. As described above, the cockpit turrets (as seen in the movie representation below) sported these massive turrets, very reminiscent of the B-17 bubble turrets on the under bellies of the bombers in World War 2.

The eBay seller, vader9900, created a simple fix for Hasbro's oversight and lack of attention to detail. He created custom bubble turrets for the gunships (as seen below):

A very nice addition to the Gunship and fans of these vehicles had an opportunity to bid on one of these customs in an eBay auction that ended September 9th. Vader9900's creation nabbed him $204 on eBay! Nicely done! If you are impressed with his work, you can find links to other custom star wars figures and vehicles that are being sold on eBay.

Labels: Custom Lego Star Wars, Custom Star Wars, Custom Star Wars Vehicles, Republic Gunship

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