Ben Fridley Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 Hello, I have made many customized action figures over the last few years. While I have made a number of 12" action figures - mostly Captain America related, I have made a couple of 6" figures - one based on a MR Incredible toy, and the other on a WWE wrestling figure. I am pondering the possibility of creating Pirate action figures based on people's photos of themselves (or photos I would take). I am more than happy to send anybody examples of my work - I have to get some shots of my pirate figures. Please feel free to send me a request to see some of what I have made. My e-mail address is : dandycat@wowway.com I also would like to get some opinions on what folks would be interested in paying for an action figure based on themself in all of their Pirate regalia. Thanks! Ben Fridley (actually Dan Needham) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumba Rue Posted July 25, 2009 Share Posted July 25, 2009 >snicker< Oi, can't ye jest see me as an action figure? My thoughts exactly.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tartan Jack Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 PICTURES!!!!! Where? ?????????? -John "Tartan Jack" Wages, of South Carolina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fridley Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 Hello, I have made many customized action figures over the last few years. While I have made a number of 12" action figures - mostly Captain America related, I have made a couple of 6" figures - one based on a MR Incredible toy, and the other on a WWE wrestling figure. I am pondering the possibility of creating Pirate action figures based on people's photos of themselves (or photos I would take). I am more than happy to send anybody examples of my work - I have to get some shots of my pirate figures. Please feel free to send me a request to see some of what I have made. My e-mail address is : dandycat@wowway.com I also would like to get some opinions on what folks would be interested in paying for an action figure based on themself in all of their Pirate regalia. Thanks! Ben Fridley (actually Dan Needham) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fridley Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 PICTURES!!!!! Where? ?????????? Jack, I am way better at actually making the figures...than I am at actually posting them...as if that weren't obvious! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kate Souris Posted July 26, 2009 Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've personally seen his work and it's very, very good. I love the pirate that he did out of the WWE figure that lives at his Brother in law's house....it's very cool. And the steampunk weapons out of squirt guns too. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fridley Posted July 26, 2009 Author Share Posted July 26, 2009 I've personally seen his work and it's very, very good. I love the pirate that he did out of the WWE figure that lives at his Brother in law's house....it's very cool. And the steampunk weapons out of squirt guns too. Awesome! Why, thank you!!!! I do have to get some photos taken. I have another pirate figure I am thinking of taking to Paynetown to donate to the non auction-auction. That should drum up some interest. Thank you for the goos word!!! Jennie, Mark and I will be driving to Paynetown on Thursday afternoon (the 6th). It is really a nice event, with nice people in a great setting...ok so it isn't the Atlantic...but fun anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jib Posted July 30, 2009 Share Posted July 30, 2009 Ben, Are those Mego-like bodies you are using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Fridley Posted July 30, 2009 Author Share Posted July 30, 2009 Jib, The figure I used for my Pirate was bought at a Big Lots store for 5.00.He is about 6" tall. I usually crazy glue the joints into the desired pose, and then attach the figure to a base using small screws which go through the base into the legs of the figure. This way I can work on the figure, holding it by the base. The clothing is made from an air drying clay material which can me molded, sanded and painted. I have made a number of 12" figures, but frankly I have run out of room to display them!I now stay with mainly 6" figures. I have made a Pirate from a MR Incredible superhero toy. I will post him as soon as I get a photo of him. I make these figures while I watch TV...doing this keeps my eating while watching TV to a minimum! Thanks for your interest! Ben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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