I’ve been a fan of Mythbusters since episode 1. I’m further delighted by the fact that even my kids (who are in their teens) love watching every episode, including reruns. So when this video of Adam Savage giving a talk was posted on their Facebook page, I naturally had to watch it.

You might be wondering why I’m posting the video here on a site about action figures. Seems odd and out of place. Well, there are a few good reasons…

Everyone who’s into the DC Animated Universe must know Cason Pilliod (a.k.a. Casimir). He’s the guy who makes his own toys and action figures based on Bruce Timm’s art and style. Well, I’ve recently been the fortunate recipient of one of his custom Bane figures. I won’t go into the details of how some series of events took place leading to my owning such a beautiful piece. I’m just here to show off :-)

Jason So, an AFHUB old-timer and a self-confessed Alex Ross devotee, recently had a couple of his amazing customs featured in the latest issue of Toyfare Magazine. His Booster Gold and Blue Beetle based on Alex Ross’ art and style found their way to page 7 of Issue #134.

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Obviously, due to copyright reasons, I cannot post here any scanned Toyfare pages that feature Jason’s work. Instead, I’m posting the actual images submitted by Jason to Wizard Publication.

Remember the Captain Marvel custom by our very own Grundy that we posted here a few days ago? Well if that has inspired some of you to try your hands at customizing figures, you have to check out and consider joining the DCUC Custom Showcase. …

I suppose many of you AFHUB regulars know my pal Grundy and his customs. Well, I met with Mr. Customizer Extraordinaire (an alias he angrily insists does not belong to him) earlier today and was treated to a sneak peek of his latest work.

This Captain Marvel custom …

NYC-based JACKermeister sends in more photos he took at the New York Comic Con. This batch includes shots of NECA’s new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line, DC Direct’s newest Batman Black & White statues and the highly acclaimed Adam West limited edition bust sculpted by Ruben Procopio of Masked Avenger …

Jeremi Rimel, creator of Think-UP, writes us to announce the availability of a new custom series of Think-UP DIY Vinyl Bust from Miscreation Toys. The first set includes; a “Deranged” b-movie inspired zombie, “The Burden” dictator, an organic textured “Forest Creeper”, and a deadly “Blood Widow”.

Deranged

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Grundy and his wife (Anna) are expecting their first born this September. So they’ve been quite busy preparing for the arrival of the little tyke, and Grundy hasn’t had much time on the customs workbench lately. But he managed to send in a new batch of photos of his finished …

Sometime late last year, Grundy showed me a custom Black Adam he was working on. It was a commissioned job and was done in the JLU animated style. Somehow, the client backed out from the deal late in the game. That may seem unfortunate, but not for me. …

Every so often, you get the rare opportunity of meeting a person who is low-key and unassuming, yet who possesses great talent coupled with depth of character. Noli Coronado is one such person. And I have recently been given that rare opportunity to sit down with the guy …