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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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Custom Classic Iron Man Figure by NTT

NTT gets back to classic roots with his Custom Classic Iron Man figure. Taking on the look as Iron Man appeared in the comics, NTT does an excellent job with this rendition. The blackwashing is a technique that I really like and it goes well with this figure, bringing out every detail. NTT describes a little more about his creation:

"This figure stands 7 inches tall and features multiple points of articulation (including pivot/swivel head, arms, elbows/wrists, legs and knees). Parts of this custom was sculpted with Aves apoxie (very durable) and completely hand painted in acrylics. It was designed to have a statue quality, but also have great figure articulation. Fans of the classic style can enjoy the original look done with attention to detail. This custom figure was made to take on lots of action poses and can be handled without damage by an adult collector. It also has the hole at the back to fasten any Marvel Legends base stand for in-flight poses!"

Bid on NTT's Custom Classic Iron Man figure on eBay today!

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Ironman, Marvel Legends, NTT

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Custom Marvel Legends Ironman 1990 Style by Michael Amore

Many of the Ironman customs I see are based off of the 2008 Ironman Movie but Michael Amore chose to go the classic route with his Custom Marvel Legends Ironman done in the 1990's body armor style. Michael is an excellent sculptor, and it shows with this Ironman. The eyes and mouth really set the tone for the figure and are just the right size and shape but if there were any variations to the facial features, that would give Ironman a very different look. The armor is nicely proportioned The figure has a nice gloss to it, as if it was real armor. The paint aps mirror the look of the comic and the yellows and reds are spot on, which also blend nicely with the articulation points in the figure. The leg articulation flows nicely from upper thigh to lower leg and the biceps into the shoulders meld nicely. This Ironman is an all around great figure and would make a very nice addition to anyone's Ironman collection, especially for you completest's out there you need every version ever made!

If you want to bid on this classic version of Ironman, head over to eBay and bid on Michael Amore's Custom Marvel Legends Ironman figure.

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Iron Man, Ironman, Michael Amore

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Iron Monger Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man Figure by Jin Saotome

Jin Saotome is heating up the Iron Man custom section with his Custom Marvel Legends Iron Monger figure. The cool thing about this custom is that Jin has given this figure the look of brushed steel and has a light up chest but I will let Jin take it away from here:

"Monger has been decked out in a shiny metallic paint job with just a hint of blue shading and great highlights that give the look of real brushed steel! He has full articulation in the legs as well, not static posed like the first Iron Monger figure. Ready for the kicker? Open up the cockpit and flip the hidden switch, Iron Monger’s eyes and chest light up just like the onscreen character! Please don’t stare directly into the chest light, it’s so bright you can use this guy as a flashlight in case of an emergency. The batteries can also be replaced if needed."

Bid on Jin's Custom Marvel Legends Iron Monger figure on eBay today!

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Iron Monger, Ironman, IronMonger, Jin Saotome, Marvel Legends

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Custom Stealth Iron Man Marvel Legends Figure by Central Cali Customs

Complete with sound and blasters fire, Central Cali Customs (C3) brings this Custom Stealth Iron Man Marvel Legends figure to life. Like will all customs from C3, he pours his heart, soul, and talent into his works of art. I like the way the paint aps make this figure look like it is metallic. The helmet is also removable, which makes a really nice feature. Under the mask, the facial tone is a nice flesh color. This custom also has an interesting story, which I will let C3 describe in detail:

"Here is the story behind him. A week ago, I went through my bench work and usually clean up some un useful stuff. Then I found this repulsor Iron Man without the head and was ready to throw it away. I thought that I had no use for it. Then all of sudden, there is a little voice that says.....it could be customized rather than throwing it away. Then I found a head for him, so here you have it. He was hand painted multiple times with the glossy blue to depict his armor. His head was modified so that he could look up more than the original. The helmet is detachable; I personally love when he takes off his helmet (mask) as it looks like one of the statue. He also comes with his blaster blue fire when he's taking off (they are detachable). All of his sounds are working perfectly as he's taking off."

Bid on C3's Custom Stealth Iron Man Marvel Legends figure by heading over to eBay!

Labels: Central Cali Customs, Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Iron Man Movie 2008, Ironman, Marvel Legends, Stealth Iron Man, Tony Stark

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Custom Tony Stark Iron Man Marvel Legends Style Figure by CREG Customs

CREG has taken a different angle on the Iron Man customs with his version of Tony Stark depicting the "Yeah, I can fly" test sequence from the movie. This custom, with the amount of detailing and sculpting, far exceeds most Iron Man customs on eBay. What sets this custom apart from the others is that it is not a straight up Iron Man custom and the sculpting of the various parts flows nicely together. For example, the machinery on the arms flows up the biceps, giving the illusion that the figure is wearing the apparatus. The paint aps are nicely executed on the figure and compliment the depth and detail of the sculpting.

I would highly recommend that everyone head over to eBay and check out CREG's Custom Marvel Legends Tony Stark figure.

Labels: Creg Customs, Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Iron Man Movie 2008, Tony Stark

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Custom Iron Man War Machine Sigma Six Crossover Figure by c

Creativity and skill is at the hear of yabemc's Custom Iron Man War Machine Sigma Six Crossover figure. It takes talent to transform a Sigma Six Zartan figure into a work of art with a custom head made from scratch. I happened upon this awesome custom trolling through eBay's completed listings but the really cool part is how much this custom went for! If you are curious, head over to the auction and see for yourself!

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Custom Sigma Six, Iron Man, Ironman, Sigma Six, War Machine, yabemc

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Custom Iron Man Sigma Six Figure by tdm-studios

Based on the Sigma Six Cobra Commander, tdm-studios performs his magic and transforms a GI Joe figure into an awesome Iron Man custom. It takes real talent to see a figure on the shelf and create a totally new and unique figure and tdm-studios come through with a hit. The paint aps are nicely applied and the red and gold scheme cements this figure as Iron Man. The eyes of this figure give it real character and one figure you need in your Iron Man collection. Let's hear more from tdm-studios about what went into this great custom:

"This figure has been customized to include a removable chest plate with light up led system, and a removable arm gauntlet. Many hours were spent creating certain designs and features for the figure. From the original sculpted head (not a cast) to the modifications to the hands and light up system, the attention to design was in every step. Some details include: original sculpted head (on top of the S-6 head), light blue acrylic inserts in the eyes, modifications to hands (open & closed fist), removable chest plate & led light system (it can be turned off & on with the turn of a screw and the batteries are replaceable), additional sculpted liberties throughout the body & a custom red (pearlecent) and gold paint scheme."

Bid on tdm-studios' Custom Iron Man figure on eBay today!

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Iron Man, Iron Man Movie 2008, Ironman, Sigma Six, tdm-studios

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Iron Man Custom Marvel Legends Sigma Six Cross Over Figure by Jin Saotome

The Iron Man customs are heating up on eBay and their is very good reason! Typically, there is a surge of character specific customs that land on eBay before and after the launch of a killer movie. The 2007 Transformers Movie and the 2008 Iron Man movies have given customizers a great canvas to demonstrate their creativity. That said, I would like to focus attention to a really cool cross over figure done by Jin Saotome. Jin has created a hybrid Marvel Legends Sigma Six Iron Man that looks like it could belong in both worlds of Marvel and GI Joe. This Iron Man figure has retained the unique style of the Sigma Six GI Joe line and has married the aspects that make Iron Man a force to recon with. The colors really compliment figure and you can clearly identify this as an Iron Man figure and the black washing really brings out the detail. This blend of worlds has really come together into a great looking figure and boy is this auction hot! To read more about this awesome custom, head over to Jin's auction and see how red hot this figure is getting!

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Iron Man Movie 2008, Ironman Movie 2008, Jin Saotome, Marvel Legends, Sigma Six

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Iron Man Custom Marvel Legends Figure by boskoestoys

boskoestoys, another one of my favorite customizers, takes on the Iron Man Mark 7 with force with their Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man figure. I love when new movies come out, like Iron Man, which means a serious influx of customs. The apsects that I love about boskoestoys is that they are not afraid to take some liberties their customs and really make them their own and unique. boskoestoys tells us more about this awesome Iron Man figure:

Iron Man figure features:

Exchangable hands
Regular hands with repulsors in palms
Repulsor cannon attachment (fits on back)
Prototype hand (repulsor fingertips)
Oversized work hand

Exchangable heads: Like two action figures in one. swap out heads for Tony stark, and turn you movie Mark 7 into an Ultimate Mark 7. Exchangeable pieces fit very snug and are not wobbly or loose. Chest lights up 2 different colors. The acrylic shield over his chest piece is clear blue, but there are two different buttons on his back. On makes his chest smolder red, and the effect from this light spreads through his right torso (kinda a lunar armor effect). The other button is bright orange glow. runs on small watch batteries (batteries are replaceable). Real metallic paint additives, careful attention to detail, and a multi layered paint ap finish this figure off!

There is less than 1 day left for this Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man figure by boskoestoys!

Labels: boskoestoys, Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Ironman Movie 2008, Marvel Legends

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Iron Man Movie Lab Diorama Custom Marvel Legends Style by rayscustoms

Rayscustoms has a kickass diorama up on eBay right now! This thing is just too cool for words so please cehck out his auction page and place a bid on his Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man Movie Lab Diorama.

Labels: Custom Iron Man, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Iron Man Movie 2008, Marvel Legends, Tony Stark

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Custom Stealth Iron Man Marvel Legends Style Figure by Central Cali Customs

Central Cali Customs has outdone themselves with his Custom Marvel Legends Stealth Iron Man figure. This Sideshow'esque figure is comes packed with articulation and a custom base that looks like Iron Man has unleashed hell on it. Central Cali Customs explains more about how he made this work of art:

Researching, the best suitable Action Figure to transform. For example: According to Cable's bio, he is 6ft 8in and 350 lbs. So, I would not use a HULK’s body because he is 1,000 lbs.
Once you find all parts, then you Assemble and Sculpt
This part is very fun……I used Apoxie Sculpt for a strong finish.
Prime the whole body.
Paint major parts with correct color accordingly. I do multiple paint 3 to 4 times. I used Testors Model Master Acrylic Flat (unless it's an armor steel character) color paints. These paints are non-toxic and lead free.
Wash with darker color to imitate shadow (Where needed).
Dry brush with lighter color to imitate highlights (Where needed).
Then detailing such as lines, logos, etc.
Last and not least, depending on what kind of finish I would like to achieve, I will coat my figure. If I want to get flat comics like finish, then I coat it with dullcoat. If I want to get armor stell finish, then I coat it with glossy coat.

Bid on this one of a kind Custom Marvel Legends Stealth Iron Man on eBay!

Labels: Central Cali Customs, Custom Marvel Legends, Iron Man, Marvel Legends, Stealth Iron Man

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Iron Man Custom Marvel Legends Spotlight Figure

Custom Iron Man by Jin Saotome

With the Iron Man Movie right around the corner, customizers have been going all out and showing how they can make the best Custom Marvel Legends Iron Man figures. Some figure to note this week are coming from customizers such as Jin Saotome (see photo above) and others: