"To customize or not to customize" That is the question.

[JacktheRipper]

SS's SW figures hold no value with the rare exception. In the long run you'll be lucky to break even. Knock yourself out and customize away.

 

[Creighton]

"SS's SW figures hold no value with the rare exception. In the long run you'll be lucky to break even. Knock yourself out and customize away"

I think that is the answer i have been looking for!

BTWDo you all use acrylic? seems like it wouldn't be very durable. I wish CustomMikey would make a "production area" in his awesome site! hint.

 

[Creighton]

I will leave the Vader tusk alone. I swear.

 

[Customikey]

BTWDo you all use acrylic? seems like it wouldn't be very durable. I wish CustomMikey would make a "production area" in his awesome site! hint.

Hehe, I just added a blog to my website, so you can be sure that when I start my next project, there will be words to be read and pictures to go with em!

For now, I will say that I do use acrylics. I suggest Model Master. Liquitext tends to be too thick, so I usually water it down a bit and use it for washes, or I use it for drybrushing, but never detail work.

Check out Tony DiTerlizzi for a great introductory to the wonderful world of customizing!

 

[Creighton]

Awesome! Im going to paint mr c-3po like that and even include Jabba's slime...you know, after he slapped 3-po.

 

[Puay]

I am a completist as long as the PT/OT 1:6 line is concern. If I need to sell anything, these will be the last to go.(Actually I don't dare thinking about it ).
Been struggling a little on whether to leave my collection as it is. Some of the items are deteriorating over time and some damaged from careless handling. Eventually I think I will have little choice but to the broken stuff unless I can get replacement parts which I doubt.

 

[shocktrooper_au]

IMO if it bugs you & it's within your skill level customise them

 

[Calcifer]

I'd only customize to the level where it can be reversed or buy a second part of the figure loose to do the customizing on.

 

[Creighton]

Good point Calcifer, Maybe Ill just buy a loose head or two on ebay and get it out of my system..or create a monster. either, or both.

 

[Blackthornone]

I would sooner make a new head using the SS one as a template, and then paint the new head and switch heads. I would do the same for any other parts that are molded. I would then sew my own suit if necessary. I don't like the idea of tampering with originality. Plus, if I make my own head, I can make subtle alterations in the sculpt to make it look better if need be. It doesn't take much more talent to sculpt a head than it does to do a really nice paint job, in my opinion.

 

[Mad Old Lu]

I'd only customize to the level where it can be reversed or buy a second part of the figure loose to do the customizing on.

Same here.

 

[Creighton]

Does anyone know if the SS Endor Rebel soldier helmet will fit on Jedi Luke's head? Im thinking of doing a custom speeder bike with Endor Luke.