Spy Monkey Creations has unveiled their latest item, an exclusive with Action Figure Insider–Toast-Orr the Bread Shield! (more…)
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I’ll Rip Out Your Optikks
One of my favorite theories about Optikk is that he’s just some sort of weird, inhuman creature inside a big robotic suit (a la the Daleks). Spawn board member Dragonblaster took that idea and made it an awesome custom out of it.
Note to Dragonblaster: get a peg on that socket, cast some molds in green and I guarantee the fans will pay for these things.
Sponsored Review > 7″ Fantasy Shields by Spy Monkey Creations
Spy Monkey Creations continues to create excellent accessories for use with 7″ action figures. While they could be used with any figure, it’s obvious they’re inspired by Masters of the Universe Classics.
I previously reviewed the Master Blade of the Empyrean and the Witching Axe of Ruination, as well as the Blade of the Demon King and its variants. The subject of this review is the Shield of Deliverance and its variants. Since I received samples of the product and SMC is now a sponsor, this won’t be a normal review with a raven rating–I’m just going highlight the product and allow you to decide for yourselves. (more…)
5 Questions With > Spy Monkey Creations
Code name: SpyMagician
Real Name: Jeremy Sung
Specialty: Plasticsmith
Base of Operations: Los Angeles, CA
History: Once merely a humble toy customizer, Jeremy Sung has since made the leap into the small business world as President of Spy Monkey Creations Inc. The Goal: to create quality hand made original accessories for various collectible action figure lines!
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Guest Review > Gruesome Ghosts Minimates Decal Kit
There are countless reasons why I will purchase just about any Minimate product that comes out, but the customize-ability’ of the figures ranks high among those reasons. So it was with great curiosity that I first read about Luke’s Toy Store‘s set of Ninja Decals for Minimates. Then, after reading Poe’s review, it was great excitement that I awaited Luke’s second set of store exclusive decals: Gruesome Ghosts. Luke Porter was gracious enough to provide not only a decal package but also a set of six figures to review. (more…)
Review > Ninja Minimates Decal Kit
Today’s review is a bit unorthodox, since it’s not really a review of a figure, but a set of customizing accessories.
Anyone who collects Minimates knows there’s a thriving customizing community for the little block figures. What you may not know is that some of those customizers are moving beyond individual customs to making kits that allow any fan to create their own brand-new Minimates. (more…)
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Interview w/ Customizer “Sabertooth”
Last week I posted about the custom District 9 “prawn” mech that sold for a whopping $5300 on eBay. I got in touch with the customizer, Chris Hooton (who goes by “Sabertooth” on Figure Realm) to find out more about this amazing piece.
What parts did you use to make your custom prawn mech?
Ok, well, this is going to sound like a MacGuyver recipe, but I used parts of a Transformer, a Bionicle, one pair of chopsticks, some q-tips, a toy gun, some sheet plastic and some rubber floor mat.
How many hours of work were involved, and how much did it cost you to make?
Well, I did him over a weekend, starting at about 3 a.m. Saturday morning and finishing him about 6:30 p.m. I took a three-hour nap somewhere in there 🙂 He was quite a challenge!
As for costs incurred, I think with paints and parts about $60.
Have you made, or do you plan on making, any more District 9 customs?
Yes, I recently made a custom of the “Christopher” prawn character and I will be making another mech, and possibly a Wikus/prawn custom with all sorts of neato accesories! I really like the movie, and so far making the toys has been quite fun!
Which toy company would you like to see make a real District 9 toy line, and why?
Hmmmm…well the company that i think would do the best job would be NECA, they do great work and I am a big supporter of theirs.
Do you make other customs, and if so, what kind?
I make all sorts of customs! Most of the time it’s based on impulse on what or who I make. Transformers tend to be labor-intensive but fun; for the most part I like to try to make things that are either have not received the toy treatment yet–or what is out is not all that great looking and I like to see if what I can do could be better. I like to keep trying to improve my skills and hopefully make a fan of what I’m made a very happy camper!
To see more of Chris’s customs, check out his customs section on Figure Realm!