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Now I know Hasbro has been lacking on paint jobs and accessories recently and I was wondering if anyone here would be willing to buy some custom action figures. I would probably take requests right now. Alright, so I will be completing 4 figures from the FOC line. They are Shockwave, Sideswipe, Optimus Prime, and Ultra Magnus. I will be repainting these figures and sealing them so they can last long. They shall be painted with high quality paints and with great care. They will be on eBay once I finish them. If you pay for one (or more) ahead of time, I might be able to put some little details you want on the toy(s) as well.

Link to Reddit thread:http://www.reddit.com/r/transformers/comments/18qn8r/would_anyone_be_interested_in_buying_custom_toys/






-UniMaximus

With all due respect, you probably likely won't get any takers unless you have A) an established portfolio, or B) very reasonable prices that reflect the amount of work going into it. With the "A" above, there is a plethora of well-known customizers who are preferred by fans, such as Encline, XavierCal, and SonofNemesis. With the "B" above, you can't give a toy a few touch-ups and a weathered effect, then expect an asking price of $200. Now, I'm not saying that you--SPECIFICALLY--do something like that, but I am merely using that as an example. I read some of the reddit posts, and a reason being why some custom Transformers toys are purchased on eBay for $100+ is because the seller is an established customizer within the fandom. If you don't have an established clientele, it's difficult to break even on a custom job. Also nerve-racking is having a toy properly painted and sealed such that buyers/clients will be happy with their purchases. Given this, I wish for only the best to you and your interests. My two cents would be to focus on painting your toys as a personal hobby first...worry about it as a business endeavor second.

agreed with BRO. I like custom figs if they're well done, but I've been bitten in a rear by poor customizers before. I'd like to see some of your previous works first.