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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 18:10:51 GMT -5
Being a custom maker myself I obviously like them but I do totally understand why some people wouldn't want a custom figure in their collection and the 'not legit' feeling they get.
I just enjoy making them and for the most part I think it's a good way to improve on the figure. I think my wm14 hbk and DX IYH HBK are better executed than mattels. I enjoy looking at them more than I do the official versions which have flaws and incorrect paint etc.
That's not to say someone else wouldn't think that mattels is better than mine though.
Sometimes a simple part swap or head swap can make figures that are 6/10 go up to 8s and 9s. Each to their own I suppose
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Post by legendsguy on Nov 19, 2018 19:09:57 GMT -5
ive done several , but mattel is making most now days.so its twindled my making.
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Post by bizcliz4life on Nov 19, 2018 19:15:49 GMT -5
Not much of a painter, so the few items I have that are custom are part swaps. Hell a couple are simply head swaps, closest thing to a full blown custom I've done is a MizTV Miz.
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Post by disorder on Nov 19, 2018 19:24:39 GMT -5
Most look like garbage.
Seeing posters applauded for a sloppy painted figure is embarrassing
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 20:18:52 GMT -5
No, most of the time they look crap, there are probably 1 or 2 people I've seen that do decent ones. The rest are bad, mainly the painting 1 or 2? You obviously haven't seen a lot of customs then. Too many, too many bad ones
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Post by venomeratt on Nov 19, 2018 20:39:05 GMT -5
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Post by DonDaBomb13 on Nov 19, 2018 20:41:08 GMT -5
I am starting to purchase cheap Jakks WWE figures off Ebay and eventually going to be attempting to customize them into Mattel versions. I am focusing on creating wrestlers that Mattel will never make like Snitsky, Tyson Tomko, Ultimo Dragon, Mr. Kennedy and many more! I have also bought a few customs over the years, some look like they are made by the company themselves. So I like them depending on how good they look. Some customizers are very skilled.
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Post by rKoNomad316 on Nov 19, 2018 20:44:46 GMT -5
For me it depends on the quality of the job that the person does. Lots of great looking custom done on this board.
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Post by DonDaBomb13 on Nov 19, 2018 20:47:59 GMT -5
Those customs are very good, venomeratt
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 23:13:02 GMT -5
I enjoy them if well done. I dont think they deter too much from my collection. I have around 25 or so sprinkled throughout my shelves of 400+ figs. With the right parts, sculpt and paint they fit in fairly well imo. Mine consist of repaints, jakks headswaps (certain figs fit in fine) and completely re-sculpted parts and even a NJPW title. awesome customs and improve a collection no doubt about it. On the subject of it being embarrassing that guys are being applauded for sloppy paint jobs on customs, maybe we should just tear everyone's efforts down instead? We should probably encourage guys to do work and give constructive criticism if need be too.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 19, 2018 23:13:57 GMT -5
1 or 2? You obviously haven't seen a lot of customs then. Too many, too many bad ones 1 or 2? Scroll through the fix up thread and you'll see dozens of great customs by several different posters on here bro.
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Post by WCWThunderRosa on Nov 20, 2018 0:31:06 GMT -5
I’ve seen some good ones but a lot of bad ones too. I miss Dean’s customs, he was really good before he went off the deep end and just vanished
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 1:23:03 GMT -5
I suck at painting, So I'm a bit jealous at those who can actually do it. but Yes, Customs are awesome pieces of art that I think everyone should be proud of, even if some aren't up to snuff. But there's a crap ton of good ones. BEW Animations on Instagram has the best I've ever seen.
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Post by Ruff Figures on Nov 20, 2018 10:39:20 GMT -5
I feel like the best customs are those that fit seamlessly into a Mattel collection. Some do it well, some do not. That being said... No, I hate customs.
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Post by guster on Nov 20, 2018 11:28:58 GMT -5
1 or 2? You obviously haven't seen a lot of customs then. Too many, too many bad ones lol...you're choosing to be willfully ignorant then.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 20, 2018 11:36:01 GMT -5
Too many, too many bad ones lol...you're choosing to be willfully ignorant then. lol I obviously won't go out of my way looking for/at custom figures, I dont want them, the ones I've come across are bad, in the main
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Post by Gorilla on Nov 20, 2018 12:19:04 GMT -5
I enjoy them if well done. I dont think they deter too much from my collection. I have around 25 or so sprinkled throughout my shelves of 400+ figs. With the right parts, sculpt and paint they fit in fairly well imo. Mine consist of repaints, jakks headswaps (certain figs fit in fine) and completely re-sculpted parts and even the IWGP title. Your Powers of Pain are amazing!!!
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Post by MKSavage on Nov 20, 2018 21:58:19 GMT -5
I enjoy them if well done. I dont think they deter too much from my collection. I have around 25 or so sprinkled throughout my shelves of 400+ figs. With the right parts, sculpt and paint they fit in fairly well imo. Mine consist of repaints, jakks headswaps (certain figs fit in fine) and completely re-sculpted parts and even the IWGP title. Your Powers of Pain are amazing!!! Makes me really want Mattel to make these. And, Power and Glory. Two of my top tag team wants, along with the Bulldogs and Steiners. Tiger Mask is amazing as well.
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Post by garbagemon on Nov 20, 2018 23:19:01 GMT -5
I love to create customs, and can appreciate the work that goes into them. Some of the best ones outshine figures that are mass produced in their artistry, and I've seen packaging that was indistinguishable from what you'd see at the store. I can also understand that there are those who don't care for them. Not every custom is spot on, but I can also appreciate that an artist may just be starting out. Skill takes time to develop. Being a loose collector, I always do my best to make them look "right" with the standard issue figs.
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Post by airbud on Nov 20, 2018 23:24:18 GMT -5
Half the fun of the Mattel line is how easy it is to do customs.
All it takes is a little imagination and hot water.
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