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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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Nate Grey Custom X-Men Marvel Legends Figure by collectablekid

Straight from the pages of the X-Men Marvel Comics comes the collectablekid's version of X-Men character Nate Grey in Marvel Legends Styles. One of the great things about the collectablekid's customs is that he is an excellent sculptor so you know that his heart and soul is poured into every custom he creates. A few notable points about his Nate Grey are the flames surrounding his hands, the detailing on his suit, and his head (which pretty much covers everything but I will go into a bit more detail). First, the flames on his hands are very well done and actually look like fire. The fire almost takes on a persona of its own and the colors are very life-like. Second, the way the body suit was painted and sculpted gives the appearance of an actual piece of clothing. Finally, the aspects I will point out on the head are the eyes and eyebrows. The way that these are designed brings much life into the figure and the raised eyebrow is a very nice touch that gives the figure personality. It is this attention to detail that makes the collectablekid's customs priceless. The hair is also an aspect that looks lifelike and is sculpted in a way that feels like the hair is flowing.

collectablekid's Custom Marvel Legends Nate Grey is up on eBay right now so head over there and check it out.

Labels: collectablekid, Custom Marvel Legends, Custom Marvel Legends X-Men, Custom Marvel Legends XMEN, Marvel Legends, Nate Grey, X-MEN, XMEN

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Cable Custom Marvel Legends X-Men Figure by collectablekid

collectablekid brings Rob Liefeld's X-Force comic icon to life with his Custom Marvel Legends Cable figure. As with every custom from collectablekid, no detail was spared, even down to the gun. The vibrant colors coupled with the black washing Check Spelling

really brings out the hard lines of this figure and defines each discrete piece. Check out more details about this awesome Custom Cable over at eBay!

Labels: Cable, collectablekid, Custom Marvel Legends Cable, Custom Marvel Legends X-Men, Custom Marvel Legends XMEN, X-Force, X-MEN, XMEN

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Custom DC Marvel Legends Captain America by collectablekid

Captain America has been an all time favorite for everyone and collectablekid delivers his version of this American classic with his Custom Marvel Legends Captain America. The sculpting on this figure is spot on with great detailing, even down to the scallops on his chest. The colors work really well together and I like the way he uses black to outline and add depth to the figure. The 'A' and the star are proportioned nicely and all around this is an awesome figure.

collectablekid describes how he created this great piece:

Figure has been totally re-sculpted to portray Ultimates 3 Captain America as drawn by Joe Madureira
Some sculpted detailing includes all star emblems & stripes on costume, the A emblem & mask, gloves & boots
Detailed paint application featuring weathering effects and realistic shading
Painted by hand- 6 & 1/2 inches tall - in scale with DC Direct's Ed McGuinness style(Superman/Batman, JLA Classified) figures
Shield and Ultimates display stand included with figure (shield is not removable)
Features head articulation & limited articulation in shoulders and elbows

Head over to eBay and bid on this great custom and add this Custom Marvel Legends Captain America to your collection!

Labels: Captain America, collectablekid, Custom DC, Custom Marvel Legends, Marvel Legends

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Custom Punisher War Journal Captain America Marvel Legends Style by collectablekid

collectablekid has created another timeless classic with his Custom Punisher War Journal Captain America. One thing that always struck me about his customs was his skill and ability to sculpt. One aspect that I really like about this custom are the slight deviations from the comic. For example, in the comic, the ammo belt that Punisher wears is made of of bullets. In this custom, the bullets blend in with the skull as if they are the teeth, which works great because when the accessories are taken off, the figure retains the essence of the Punisher. Another aspect I like about this custom are the accessories. This one comes chalk full of guns, goggles, and a utility harness, which is hand crafted for this figure with an authentic belt clip, flexible military-webbing style material, working dual hip-holsters, knife sheathe, and strap for large gun. These accessories are the same high quality as the figure so you know they are awesome! collectablekid is one of the most talented sculptors I have come across so be sure to look out for his customs as they are sure to please.

collectablekid's Custom Punisher War Journal Captain America is available on eBay so bid on it for your chance to own this one of a kind piece. If you want to learn more about the original for this scuplt, you can read below.

After Frank Castle's family was killed by mobsters, he swore to avenge his family by wiping out crime in the most brutal ways possible as the Punisher. Still on his quest, the Punisher has resurfaced in a world where supervillains are everywhere and he's setting his sights on these suped-up criminals. With a healthy dose of black humor and plenty of action, this title is great for all but the youngest of Marvel fans. Frank Castle is adopting a whole new patriotic costume in the pages of Punisher War Journal as this buzz-worthy title is sure to turn heads in the coming months. Punisher War Journal #7 will see the Punisher in his new costume taking on the old Captain America villain Hate-Monger.

Labels: collectablekid, Custom Marvel Legends, Custom Marvel Legends Punisher Captain America, Marvel Legends, Punisher Captain America, Punisher War Journal

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Custom Marvel Legends Green Arrow by collectablekid

I have always admired collectablekid's ability to sculpt figures as he has taken customizing to the next level. His Custom Marvel Legends Green Arrow is no exception! Crafted after the Smallville appearance of Green Arrow, collectablekid has done an amazing job bringing this one to life. Here are some of the details from the auction:

ONE OF A KIND Green Arrow figure based on his look in the CW television series SMALLVILLE- detailed, re-sculpted, repainted by hand custom figure

34 points of articulation (neck, fingers, wrists, shoulders, elbows, hips, waist, knees, feet, ankles...)- in scale with other current DC and Legends figures (approximately 7" tall w/hood

Custom made accessories include: high-tech longbow, 2 longbow arrows, crossbow, 1 crossbow arrow

There are a few aspects of this custom that really stand out. First, the costume design is one of the high points of this custom. I especially like the way hood lays on the figure as it is very natural and flows with the figure. The colors are perfect for this figure as the right shades of green were selected and applied in stunning detail. The signature 'G' on the front of the figure rounds out the costume and it is this level of attention to detail that makes collectablekid's customs special. Second, this custom actually looks human as the figure is proportional and the face of the figure has an element of mystery and emotion, something very hard to achieve in a custom but collectablekid has talent! Finally, the weapons complete this figure. The high tech long bow and crossbow are to scale with the figure and how the character on the show wielded them. To put it simply, the weapons are bad ass!