Monday, August 4, 2008

Designer Vinyl Toy: Yeti Munny by Patrick Francisco



Custom Munny by Patrick Francisco. Lots of in-progress photos here.

I asked him about his technique: "I start off painting as much as I can in acrylic (for drying speed purposes) but then switch to oils for the finish so I can get that wet on wet look and have an easier time blending. The white fur was pure acrylic since I needed to work in glazes that dried quickly."

*Buy plush yetis at eBay.

How to photograph toys



Jin-Saotome has posted a step-by-step guide here, including recommendations for specific light tents.

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Designer Vinyl Toy: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles




Custom Munnys by Daeo. More photos here.

*See more custom TMNT vinyl toys here.

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Saturday, August 2, 2008

Designer Vinyl Toy: Master Chief (Halo), Xena Warrior Princess Mighty Muggs




Custom Mighty Muggs by XenaObsessed available here and here. Via.

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Designer Vinyl Toy: Super Mario World Bowser Munny concept



Concept for custom Munny by ekoala. Direct Flickr link, and here's his sites.

Here's video of someone playing through Super Mario World in 10 minutes:



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Repainted Marvel Legends King Hulk action figure



Detailed painting instructions here. There are several King Hulk action figures available at eBay. Via.

*Previously: The Hulk as Captain America.

Designer Vinyl Toy: Cloud Strife Munny (Final Fantasy VII)



Custom Munny by islipaway. Follow the link to see the unpainted version. The hair is sculpey over tinfoil, and the sword is "made from plastic tubes, bits of plastic card and beads found all the bits in a model railway shop, bar the beads."

*Buy designer vinyl toys at Fugitive Toys.