Custom Action Figure – Ultraman (DC Movie Concept)

Hey everyone! This week’s new custom action figure is a movie concept Ultraman, leader of the Crime Syndicate of America, as if he were to appear in the current DC Cinematic Universe. Just click the photo below to see the full gallery page, complete with a detailed description on the process of making him. Also be sure to watch the video I made for this Ultraman custom action figure to see some exclusive WIP (work in progress) shots! And if you’re new here, visit my Custom Action Figure Archive to go through every single custom action figure I’ve made. I’ll see you next week with some new custom action figures. Thanks for looking.

 

Ultraman (Movie Concept) 6" DC Universe Custom Action Figure

Ultraman (Movie Concept) 6″ DC Universe Custom Action Figure – Created September 16th, 2014

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Don’t forget to check out the video I made for this movie concept Ultraman custom action figure near the bottom of the page to see some exclusive WIP (work in progress) photos!

I love doing movie concepts, and this is no exception. This is a movie concept custom action figure for Ultraman of the Crime Syndicate of America if he were to appear in the current DC Cinematic Universe. The body is a Movie Masters Man of Steel Superman, with the head of a DC Universe Classics New 52 Aquaman. I felt the hair and facial expression on the Aquaman figure were perfect for Ultraman. All I had to do was paint his hair and eyebrows, and paint the neck of the body to match the skintone. I smoothed out the detail in the shield emblem, and crafted the big “U” out of polystyrene and glued it in place. I repainted the entire body, giving it a dark wash and then dry brushing some lighter blue to really bring out the sculpt. After painting the belt details red and repainting a Man of Steel figure stand to match the new shield emblem (which can be viewed in the video below), Ultraman is ready to form the Crime Syndicate of America!

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News – DC Universe Classics Doomsday Unleashed Will Be…You Get the Idea

For those who haven’t heard by now, Mattel announced on their Facebook page the other day that the once thought dead DC Universe Classics Doomsday Unleashed figure in fact being released towards the end of this year. This came on the heels of some leaked packaged photos of the Doomsday Unleashed figure that Mattel wrote off as old packaged samples that the fans were never supposed to see. Apparently this was some misdirection until the official announcement, which is stirring some controversy amongst collectors. Many are feeling cheated for “having to buy” the Containment Suit Doomsday figure, thinking it would be the only one ever made. Me personally, I would have bought that version regardless, because when it comes to DC (especially DC Universe Classics), I’m all in, and I couldn’t be more excited about Doomsday Unleashed.

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News – DC Universe Classics Super Powers Figures Revealed!

For a while now, Mattel has been hinting that there would be a “last hurrah” for the 6″ Four Horsemen styled DC Universe Classics action figures, and that it would be shown off at the 2014 New York Toy Fair. People speculated that it would be the Super Powers light blue Superman, Mr. Mxyzptlk, to name a couple. Well the speculation is over. Mattel has revealed that later this year they will be releasing 6 figures, all homages to the vintage Kenner Super Powers line! The figures will be Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Gold Superman, the Riddler (Hal Jordan repainted as the Riddler just like the vintage Super Powers figure), and Mr. Mxyzptlk! These will round out the rest of the DCUC Kenner homages, and will each come with a collect & connect piece to build Super Powers Kalibak! Not only that, but they will all come in special Super Powers styled packaging as well, with each Kalibak piece coming in a separate poly bag. Each figure is set to be $30 apiece.

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News – MOTUC Rio Blast Figure Revealed!

the 2014 Toy Fair has been chocked full of so many great reveals. I’d say it’s turning out better than last year, to be honest. Amongst them is a slew of new Mattel reveals. They just showed off the Masters of the Universe Classics Rio Blast figure! I can’t fully tell from the picture, but it looks as if he will have all of his flip out guns just like the vintage figure. I’m very excited for this. Rio Blast has always been my favorite Masters of the Universe figure, and I’ve been waiting to see a new version of him pretty much since day one, so I’m glad he’ll be released this year. Rio Blast is set to be released in September of 2014.

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Ask Mattel – Answers for January 2nd, 2014

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Yeah yeah, I know it’s January 6th, but technically this was supposed to be for January 2nd, but I wasn’t able to get around to posting the answers until today. Apologies all.

 

 

Ron asks: For the remaining 2014 DC Classics line, is the announced “Goodbye Gift” item a full action figure or an extra pack-in type item and will it be released last after the already announced 5 figures (Aquaman/Ice/Superboy/Robin/Doomsday) ?

We actually have not announced a “goodbye gift”. We are looking into the possible exploration of maybe a goodbye item (to purchase) but it is not confirmed and at this point highly unlikely due to not even hitting tier 1 of the DC sub for 2014. Without a dedicated locked customer base, it is difficult to make more collector product.

 

Ron asks: Will or can the 4 Horseman’s buck bodies from the cancelled DC line continued to be used for another or new Mattel action figure line?
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Got Any Questions for Mattel?

Mattel Mattycollector LogoThere were some difficulties for a while, but now it’s that time again for Ask Mattel. Recently Mattel made some changes about what you can and can’t ask questions about. Basically, it has to be about one of their Mattycollector properties. This means there can’t be any Hot Wheels, Monster High, or DC related questions unless it’s about something that will be sold exclusively on Mattycollector. So, if you’d like to ask Mattel a question about any of its Mattycollector brands, leave them as comments to this post. I’ll pick five out of the bunch to be answered on January 1st, 2014. All questions need to be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on December 13th, 2013.

Got Any Questions for Mattel?

Mattel Mattycollector LogoThere were some difficulties for a while, but now it’s that time again for Ask Mattel. Recently Mattel made some changes about what you can and can’t ask questions about. Basically, it has to be about one of their Mattycollector properties. This means there can’t be any Hot Wheels, Monster High, or DC related questions unless it’s about something that will be sold exclusively on Mattycollector. So, if you’d like to ask Mattel a question about any of its Mattycollector brands, leave them as comments to this post. I’ll pick five out of the bunch to be answered on January 1st, 2014. All questions need to be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on December 13th, 2013.

Got Any Questions for Mattel?

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Mattel Mattycollector LogoIt’s that time again for Ask Mattel. If you’d like to ask Mattel a question about any of its brands, leave them as comments to this post. I’ll pick five out of the bunch to be answered on December 2nd, 2013. All questions need to be submitted by 11:59 PM CST on November 15th, 2013.

News – NECA Arkham Origins 1/4 Scale Batman Figure Teaser

The other day a teaser image of the upcoming NECA Arkham Origins 1/4 Scale Batman figure was posted on the NECA Twitter page. It’s expected to be released in early 2014, but NECA always relishes an opportunity to show off teasers of upcoming products to get the fans drooling in anticipation.

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