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Author:  hellopike [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 8:13 am ]
Post subject:  Custom Toy Hall of Fame
Follow me here, the idea is forming in my head as I type this-

There's a lot of custom painted toys out there, some good, some not so good, some that appeal to some but not to others... But then there are some truly great customs, really memorable ones that are something special. Those are the ones I'm talking about. I want to see pictures of the best, it doesn't have to be something you own (being unique or nearly so the chances are you don't own it) but I know there are pictures that you have saved to your computer, or favorited in flickr that you always come back to stare at- those are the pictures I want to see.

And I don't want to see a flood of 10+ shots from one person because you think they are "awesome!!1!+1"- They may all be awesome, but I want to see the best. The creme de la creme, and not everything can rank as the best... and thats ok, but this is the Hall of Fame.

And when you post, tell a bit on why you chose it if you can-

This first one is the whole reason behind this thread, I go back again and again to look at this figure in wonderment and awe:
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Paul Kaiju's "Sacrilege" Skullwing


For years I've admired this toy, and for me it's one of Paul's true masterpieces- it's like the Mona Lisa of Fight Figures. The colors are muted and not flashy or metallic but they don't need to be. Its got the classic Paul Kaiju Flames (which I've always loved and hope make a comback on his work) and the head- My god! You can feel the heat from the burning edges of the skin/bone its looks so good! Its an incredible custom toy. Incredible.

Now I want to see what you gush about, and why. ;)
Author:  kist [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:20 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
Because I had never seen a thing like this before, put a blacklight around him and enjoy!
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Companion, Kaws x Pushead x Paul kaiju par nico marchand, sur Flickr
PK x KP
Author:  sbbenhcs [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:22 am ]
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as much as i love the work you do on rangeas, phil... i have to say this one by robert
just blows me away. it's like something you'd see in a certain class of dinosaur books
from when you were a kid. and the attention to and level of detail, from the color shifts
on each of those small spikes along the back, to the stripes and mottled skin... there's
a level of realism that i half expect to see him start moving on his own.
Author:  Mecha [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 9:31 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
:shock: :shock: holy s*(&#!!

this is such a killer paint app.

that skullwing is terrific also. :twisted:


kist wrote:
Because I had never seen a thing like this before, put a blacklight around him and enjoy!
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Companion, Kaws x Pushead x Paul kaiju par nico marchand, sur Flickr
PK x KP
Author:  ungawa222 [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:44 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
I was just looking at my saved pics of that PK Skullwing the other night... best 'wing custom EVER, hands down.

Here's something I had Joe Dunaway do for me a few years back... I sold it to Pogue, I assume it's still in his collection:

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Author:  Prometheum5 [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:49 am ]
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These are some serious pics, keep it up! What's interesting to me is that, of the four posted so far, none of them are basic ol' 'classic kaiju sprays', but far more complex and interesting finishes.
Author:  ungawa222 [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:50 am ]
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Shit, while I'm at it, here's another Dunaway piece that I feel merits inclusion in this HoF:

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Author:  cruches24 [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:52 am ]
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kist wrote:
Because I had never seen a thing like this before, put a blacklight around him and enjoy!
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Companion, Kaws x Pushead x Paul kaiju par nico marchand, sur Flickr
PK x KP

:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: one of the best customs i seen nice color combination
Author:  ---NT--- [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 10:55 am ]
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That Dorbel is incredible! The paint really fits the character well.
What first popped into mind was this Cure/Mars Attacks custom. It just looks like it should have been a production kit - perfect.
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Author:  Mecha [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:00 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
Dead Mickey paint app.= pure INSANITY. :twisted: :twisted:



ungawa222 wrote:
Shit, while I'm at it, here's another Dunaway piece that I feel merits inclusion in this HoF:

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Author:  hellopike [ Sun Feb 27, 2011 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
sbbenhcs wrote:
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as much as i love the work you do on rangeas, phil... i have to say this one by robert
just blows me away. it's like something you'd see in a certain class of dinosaur books
from when you were a kid. and the attention to and level of detail, from the color shifts
on each of those small spikes along the back, to the stripes and mottled skin... there's
a level of realism that i half expect to see him start moving on his own.


Oh yeah, no hurt feelings there, Rob's Rangeas is a favorite of mine too. I've had that pic saved since the day it was posted.

kist wrote:
Because I had never seen a thing like this before, put a blacklight around him and enjoy!
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Companion, Kaws x Pushead x Paul kaiju par nico marchand, sur Flickr
PK x KP


I personally don't like the Kaws Companions, but Paul does do some amazing things. Thats why he's Paul Kaiju!

And I've had pics of that Dorbel saved somewhere since the day I saw it, on an old Harddrive somewhere.
Author:  ungawa222 [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:29 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
Huh... where's the love for this thread?
I wonder if people are hesitant to post their picks for "all-time greats", as judgment is so subjective? Personally, I can think of many custom examples that I find great in terms of detail or technique or thematic presentation, while perhaps the colors or aesthetics wouldn't really suit my own collection. While many picks will speak for themselves, I say if you can state your case on why you think something is an all-time great, go for it! I really dig the discussions of what makes a great custom in general, and this thread could be a good vehicle for that.
Author:  gatchabert [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:36 am ]
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I just haven't had the time to look through everyone's work.
Author:  toybotstudios [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 11:50 am ]
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IMG_4419 400x599 by toybot studios, on Flickr
Author:  ungawa222 [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:01 pm ]
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Aaaahhh... nice, Kirkland!
Reminds me of one of my fave KvP customs by Pus, the one that Arin C. scored a few years back... would post if I could easily locate a pic, but i can't seem to at the moment...
Author:  ungawa222 [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 12:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
ungawa222 wrote:
Aaaahhh... nice, Kirkland!
Reminds me of one of my fave KvP customs by Pus, the one that Arin C. scored a few years back... would post if I could easily locate a pic, but i can't seem to at the moment...


Ah, here it is... bottom of this page:
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=12748&hilit=arin+pushead&start=50

Love the realistic finish on the teeth, amidst all the psychedelic gas-puddle madness!!
Author:  Mecha [ Wed Mar 02, 2011 1:06 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
yea, no kidding.

this one is so stupid fresh, :shock: :shock: just like the rest of Arin's collection.

fu#*&ing sick AP box too.

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted:

and kirklands is outstanding as well.



ungawa222 wrote:
ungawa222 wrote:
Aaaahhh... nice, Kirkland!
Reminds me of one of my fave KvP customs by Pus, the one that Arin C. scored a few years back... would post if I could easily locate a pic, but i can't seem to at the moment...


Ah, here it is... bottom of this page:
viewtopic.php?f=17&t=12748&hilit=arin+pushead&start=50

Love the realistic finish on the teeth, amidst all the psychedelic gas-puddle madness!!
Author:  BOB CONGE [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 1:58 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
One of the highlights of my collection by Lee. He has taken what was a great figure to begin with to a higher level.

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Leecifer custom
Author:  Arin C. [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 7:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
Ah, I thought I heard my name :)
Here is the KvP...I really should take some new pics though!
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Here are some motorbot zombies that I really lurve too
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zombies by motorbot, on Flickr
More pics of them on his Flickr link
Author:  living dead [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 2:55 pm ]
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Author:  dxxe [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 4:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Custom Toy Hall of Fame
My all time favourite has to be Coop's nagnagnag dissected custom by Shigeru.
Can't find a picture at the moment, but the amazing detail Shigeru put into it shows his true talent shining through all of the nag hype and hate.
Author:  living dead [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:20 pm ]
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dxxe wrote:
My all time favourite has to be Coop's nagnagnag dissected custom by Shigeru.
Can't find a picture at the moment, but the amazing detail Shigeru put into it shows his true talent shining through all of the nag hype and hate.


COOP wrote:
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Author:  ungawa222 [ Thu Mar 03, 2011 6:49 pm ]
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:shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
My jaw's in the floor on that Nag... AWESOME.

That PK Damaged Brain is a great pick, Mark!
Author:  petitetoilonrouge [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:21 am ]
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Loooe the Damaged Brain. Simple = perfect.
Author:  DrilOne [ Fri Mar 04, 2011 11:25 am ]
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I think that is the only Nag I would own
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