Monday, March 28, 2016

A Custom Whirlwind

Hey everybody! Just wanting to say hi. As I write this brief little post I am also simultaneously writing a new All My Toys. It has proven to be a difficult one and a rather personal entry for sure. I hope to have it up this week.

I also wanted to say that I am going to try my hand at another toy custom. I have repainted some figures in the past, but usually in the sense of changing a pair of boots from red to silver like with the Masters of the Universe Classics Catra figure. This time is different though. I am going to try and spruce up a figure into someone totally new. I have long waited for a Polaris figure to be made in the Marvel Legends line and have begun to realize I have more of a chance seeing a Mermista solo film in theaters than ever seeing a Polaris figure released by Hasbro.

There have been numerous custom Polaris figures made by people and they all look fantastic. It's very difficult to find a bad one. So mine might actually be the first. I am only partially joking. I am planning on taking a new Scarlet Witch ML figure and converting her into Polaris. This has been done before, but I want to do it with the look of Polaris from the late 70's and early 80's, with all the green and purple. We'll see how this turns out but so far I know I need some fine sanding paper, acrylic paints, and a steady hand. I've admired the custom figures from Hunter Knight Customs for ages now so he is a great source of inspiration. (Although let me be very clear, he gets into sculpting and really advanced stuff, I'm just going for a paint job.) I want to ask my fellow friends tuning in if there were any other tips I needed to know before really doing an over haul.

So let me know your thoughts and experiences with toy custom work. I know it can be a challenge, but I really have some fun ideas on getting this Polaris figure made.

Oh and before I forget, for all the folks who like truly outrageous sleepwear, head over to Target! They have Jem and the Holograms sleep clothes! I just found this out and I am loving everything. I have links below:

Jem short sleeve/pant set
Jem long sleep shirt
Jem and the Holograms group short sleeve/pant set

There ya have it, pajamas that are like a dream! They need to have some Misfits sleepwear. So much fun. Anyways, I hope you are all doing well. See ya soon!


7 comments:

  1. I'm right there with you on needing to make a post in between posts when the one you plan ends up taking longer than you expect. Then again, those kind of delays are why I don't post as regularly on my blog and instead have focused more attention on uploads through Tumblr and Instagram.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I will say Twitter and Instagram have been a much easier way to stay connected with people. I was actually thinking about writing about that topic, the topic being of social media and how I feel about navigating the different ones. There's a different tone I think I have with all of them. It's a very odd experience for sure. Anyways, I hope you are doing well! I keep meaning to message you too, I have something I want to share with you! (I'm going to message you on FB now!)

      Delete
    2. Again, I'm right there with you. Facebook feels the most personable, probably because its the site populated by people I know in real life, while Twitter and Tumblr are more tailored to my interests than people.

      Plus theres the sphere of sharing. It all depends on which you find more rewarding. The feeling of likes from a few people you know or more likes from complete strangers.

      Delete
    3. as long as you have fun with your project miss. m. as for polaris actully she did get a figure made toybiz just repainted the rogue figure in their x-men line. the original tammy faye face one. though think polaris actully is one of those who have a ml prototype that is waiting to find a home or won a fan pole for a figure.

      Delete
    4. I remember that Toybiz Polaris. I still have one I believe. I liked it for the X-Factor look she had. I am just shocked they have not made a newer ML styled Polaris though. It just makes no sense. After looking at some pretty amazing custom Polaris figures, I think I will be moving on to my own interpretation of her. Hopefully it will look nice. Hope all is going well with you!

      Delete
  2. Polaris was always a hottie!! Can't wait to see your version! Nuthin' not hot about a green haired chick!!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I love Polaris because she has had experiences being a bit bat shit crazy while also being a badass. She is just a fun character. I am hoping this will go well!

      Delete