Chibi Toro does Fate/Zero figma customs MF probably wontWhen it comes to figma customs there's nobody better at it than Japanese figma master Chibi Toro. We're talking about someone that's so dedicated to perfecting super articulated figures at this scale he's even scratch-built his own bodies. He's also pretty awesome at making small props and dioramas. Recently he's even taken up sewing to really capture the look of clothes on figma. By comparison these two Fate/Zero customs are pretty easy work. Lancer started as a Banpresto DXF prize figure with no articulation. Extensive part replacement took place including cannibalizing a figma Kamen Rider Spear (ironically) for the legs and some of the body (including the hidden hip joint covering) and a Revoltech Edward Elric for the neck joint. The addition of several other joints including ball jointed shoulders gave way to an incredible conversion from static figure to super articulated action figure. You'll notice he also repainted the eyes to give him a proper two. Berserker was less extensive, but still amazing. Also using a DXF prize figure as a base. Armor plates were cut off and reattached using joints and heavy wire. Joints were cut around the body armor and articulation was added in. End result is a figma-scale Berserker the likes of which we'll probably never seen from Max Factory. Chibi Toro has done a number of other figures including some that Max Factory did themselves long after he did them first. A sample of these can be seen in the gallery, but you should really check out his blog for all of his work as well as photos of his travels to different otaku destinations and events. Did you know? You can now get daily or weekly email notifications when humans reply to your comments.
6:00 AM on 05.25.2013 FullerDesigns' Don't Care Bears Lil' Jammie SeriesI absolutely LOVE the Don't Care Bears, and now they're coming with the Lil' Jammie Series thanks to FullerDesigns. These bears don't have a problem jacking you up just for looking at them the wrong way. This week's bear, the...
10:30 PM on 05.24.2013 Rampage Toys, Clutter events happening this weekendIf you love indie toys, kaiju and sofubi, then this weekend offers up plenty for you to check out. First, in Tokyo, the R.A.M.P.A.G.E. x B.A.S.T.A.R.D. show opens at Rampage Studios (3-14-9 Zoshigaya, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan), ...
9:45 PM on 05.23.2013 Martin Hsu customizing this Saturday at Kidrobot SFLast weekend, Davidkraig was customizing at Kidrobot New York as part of Munny Munth. This Saturday, Martin Hsu will put his paint skills to work doing the same at Kidrobot San Francisco. It's a chance to come meet Martin and...
1:30 PM on 05.23.2013 Lab Art hosting Munny custom show called ... MunnyAs part of Kidrobot's whole Munny Munth event, they and Lab Art are hosting a special exhibition opening tonight. As you might have guessed, Munny is an exhibition of custom Munnys. Thirteen artists will have customs featured...
9:30 PM on 05.21.2013 Save the date: G.I. Joe Custom show at SubUrban VinylAttention, New Jersey! SubUrban Vinyl and Tenacious Toys will be having a G.I. Joe custom show on May 31. Partnered with The Loyal Subjects and Hasbro, this custom toy show will have over 30 artists bringing with them over 1...
11:00 AM on 05.21.2013 ACen 2013: Gunpla Builders World CupThe Gunpla Builders World Cup, descrbed by Bandai as "a global championship of Gunpla building", had a selection of their earlier North American entries on display at the Bandai booth at Anime Central 2013 this past weekend. ...
10:00 PM on 05.20.2013 ACen 2013: Athena's WinkThis isn't what we usually cover, but it is hand-crafted collectible merchandise so I thought creations of Athena's Wink are worth taking a look at. Their booth was run by Carolann Voltarel and Carrie Wink, who spend a lot of...
2:00 PM on 05.17.2013 A glance at the works of SAVE&DESTROY IVCurator/artist Javier Jimenez has passed along some photos from his SAVE&DESTROY IV show in Zurich, Switzerland. Having opened back in April, the show features custom vinyl and sofubi figures, along with more traditional ...
12:30 PM on 05.17.2013 Meet Davidkraig at Kidrobot NY's May 18 customizing eventWant to come check out some live customizing and meet artist Davidkraig? If you're in New York City, you can do that on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m. Eastern at Kidrobot New York (118 Prince St., SoHo, Manhattan). As for what he'll be working on ... I'm not too sure. But you've seen his work before, and I assume he'll be sculpting out/painting something just as impressive for the event.
10:00 PM on 05.16.2013 Ia! Ia! Astromech fhtagn!Star Wars and old gods aren't exactly a match made in heaven, but that didn't stop Lego builder Matt Armstrong, aka "monsterbrick" from mashing the two up into a creation as terrifying as the eldritch abomination that inspire...
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