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Darklord Dave

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I'm sure there are procedures in various threads - but how are people making custom logo stands? Decals? Paint?

Please share how these are created.
 
I get mine (decals/sticker) from Evilface. They're so good and so cheap I've never even thought about making my own.
 
i was going to say "pm evil, close thread"................:lol
 
PM Evilface - he's the one who makes the decals for everybody .

He hates me so i just scanned a hot toys stand and opened it up with MS Paint

Took whatever photo i wanted on the stand and cut and cropped it to fit .

Print it out on glossy picture paper , either spray glue it down or just cut the hole for the stick that holds the grundle grabber or waist grabber , insert the stick back in and it will hold the photo paper .
 
These are the steps to make sure you have an awesome custom stand.

1) PM Evilface.
2) wait for Evilface to respond.
3) Send Evilface money.
4) Wait for decal to arrive in the mail.

:lecture
 
PM Evilface - he's the one who makes the decals for everybody .

He hates ......

I don't hate anyones money. :1-1:

Print it out on glossy picture paper , either spray glue it down or just cut the hole for the stick that holds the grundle grabber or waist grabber , insert the stick back in and it will hold the photo paper .

That is a way of doing.

My way is nothing like that. I don't print anything. That is too easy and looks meh. I cut everything from vinyl. Every color you see on my decals is it own layer.
 
Yeah i know , your decals kick serious ass . I own one thanks to my buddy Kevin , its "The Old 78 Halloween"

It is indeed layered and very nice
 
Evilface is the man... BUT... you could look [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yc_kXCADa7s&feature=related"]HERE[/ame]

Basically, you need a printer that can print on vinyl and a cutter...
 
Or, as evil says... just get the cutter and buy colored vinyl. Then just pick the stickers and place them (with extreme precision). When I worked at Huffy, this is how we made bike decals before they went into production (comped samples of the bikes).

We pretty much used this one at Huffy.
https://www.coastalbusiness.com/Graphtec15CE5000VinylCutterPackage.aspx

You will also need vector software like Adobe Illustrator.
 
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I love EF's labels. I've purchased EF's labels, I proudly display EF's labels. That said, I also make my own from time to time (using either inkjet or laser sticker paper) because, as durable and beautiful as they are, they do seem to have some limitations.

For example, take my Back to the Future stand...

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This particular logo uses a gradient and, to my eyes at least, it just doesn't look right without it. Plus, I'm a big fan of adding the fussy little bits and pieces of info you find on officially licensed products. You know, the ™ & © type stuff. I personally like the idea of making my custom labels blend in almost seamlessly with the standard products on my shelf.

...I don't print anything. That is too easy and looks meh.

Depends on who you ask. :duff :monkey1
 
True, that stand you did does match the others by Hot Toys and Sideshow, which is your intent and that is kewl. The printed ones always look blurry to me.

As for the gradient, there is vinyl that can do that with a pretty kewl effect to it. While it is a little on the pricey side, if I would have known that I would get quite a few requests for BTTF stands I would have invested in it and prolly broke even.

Printing also can't do other unique looks I can like metallics with metal flakes, chrome and gold mirror, brushed aluminum, reflective and glow in the dark. I can also make contrasting looks like a gloss black letter shadow against a flat black background without a bleeding look.

All these make the stand pop. And when spending bucks on a custom, why not a few dollars more for a nice stand. They are inexpensive. It's not like I'm selling $120 Joker vests.

The nametags, yea, printed ones look better. I don't like making them but people ask for em. :lol

But as always, do whatever you like. I'm always here. :nana:
 
True, that stand you did does match the others by Hot Toys and Sideshow, which is your intent and that is kewl. The printed ones always look blurry to me.

It's all about the res, baby. It's all about the res. Gotta go big (300 dpi or better) or stay home. :lol

The attached photo is blurry to begin with so that's a terrible example but most of my printed labels come out nice and crisp. Mainly because I laser print them at FedEx Office but still...high res is key.

Printing also can't do other unique looks I can like metallics with metal flakes, chrome and gold mirror, brushed aluminum, reflective and glow in the dark. I can also make contrasting looks like a gloss black letter shadow against a flat black background without a bleeding look.

All these make the stand pop. And when spending bucks on a custom, why not a few dollars more for a nice stand. They are inexpensive. It's not like I'm selling $120 Joker vests.

No doubt, no doubt. Like I say, I'm a fan of what you do (and an even bigger fan of what you charge) so I can definitely appreciate the unique looks you can provide.

Again, it's all about what you want to achieve. :duff

Pay Evilface, like I did and stop stuffing around with inkjet decals that keep sticking to the figures feet.

His are awesome and priced great.

The "sticking to the feet" thing can be a problem. Depends on what the individual figure's footwear is made of, of course, but I have to admit, I've encountered that problem myself. Never had that problem with EF's decals, though.
 
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EvilFace is the man to go to. He does great work and no custom figure is complete with out a decal from him.
 
Yep, EF has a monopoly on the decals as far as I'm concerned. He can do just about anything, but I think I might have finally stumped him recently :lol
 
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