To make the Orc action figure, I first chose the parts I wanted from the Dusk till Dawn Studio. I then drew and colored a quick sketch of the character that I wanted to make with the parts I chose. Once the figure and printed parts arrived, I dismembered the figure by submerging it in […]
Continue readingMictlāntēcutli Customs
Don’t forget to watch Antonio Ramirez’ YouTube channel – he makes reviews about the newest Mythic Legions figures as well as the different custom parts available. In this episode he shows our Mictlantecuhtli set nicely painted up.
Continue readingHow to Paint The Sword of Glory – A Painting Tutorial by a Rookie for Rookies!
We are really happy that NewDengs shared another of his tutorials in our blog. Here, he teaches us his technique to paint this beautiful Sword sculpt by our friends at Action Figure Customs ! Please, go check out his YouTube channel and his Instagram to see more of his amazing work.
Continue readingHow to replace the Revelations Battle Cat head
In our shop, we offer a couple of options to change the look of the Revelations Battle Cat. here, we’ll explain the process needed to replace the head. With the help of very hot water, you need to split the original head in half through the middle. Unlike other action figures, the Battle Cat doesn’t […]
Continue readingHow to Paint a Copper Dwarf Head by NewDengs
A little bit of leather
I have always loved leather! My favourite is chamois. When I was a kid, I would buy chamois from the local Canadian Tire and used it to make fun clothes for myself. One year, I got a bead weaving loom as a Christmas present, and would bead late at night when I was supposed to […]
Continue readingHow I did it – Part 2 (Dyeing)
Here’s why I chose to dye those figures before painting them : Like a lot of toy lines nowadays, figures have a lot of complex articulations. Painting those articulations is often fighting a losing battle.
Continue readingHow I did it – Part 1
I am finally done working on my latest Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles custom set! Someone who saw some of the work in progress I’ve posted on Facebook told me he’d like to give it a try. He asked me if I could guide him through the process. I gladly accepted and thought I could share […]
Continue readingNeedle Files
I often need to sand a little something…To make a smooth surface rougher so the paint will stick better, to make a seam (mold line) disappear on a vintage toy, to smooth a 3D printed piece or refine a sculpt, etc. Most of the sanding can be done with sanding paper. It’s easy to find, […]
Continue readingUpcoming Sales Series: first one tomorrow night – all torsos on sale from dusk… till dawn!
True to our name, we are planning an overnight sale (from sundown to sunup, or dusk ’till dawn) for the night of Sunday February 27th to Monday February 28th, 2022 (Eastern Standard Time / UTC -5). That’s tomorrow night already! We are planning do have these sales periodically, offering different accessories at a 15% discount. […]
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