Trading Post

Sometimes, when you aren’t looking, life throws you a curveball. As a result, I have made the heart-breaking and challenging decision to sell most of my DC Animated Universe customs in the 4.5″ (ish) size, from a period spanning 30 years. (Kenner/Hasbro/Mattel.) I trust those of you who make a purchase will provide good homes for them. (UPDATE: Just added a whole mess of non-custom figures, too!)

Please bear in mind this list of offerings is not complete and will be updated. If you don’t see what you were hoping for, it may yet show up. I’ve even got a few surprises to add later that most of you have never seen before. And a few pieces by other talented artists.

More information about each custom can be found on their specific pages on this website. Some of these were collaborations with other artists, or used parts developed by other customizers. All due credit can be found on those pages.

So here’s how this works. Please read the simple instructions below. Failure to follow these instructions will see your request deleted without a second thought.

Please request items by item number. See the big yellow number in the red circle in each photo? That’s what you want. If you say “I would like to buy Harley,” I won’t have any idea what you’re talking about. And I probably won’t ask.
Minimum order request is $60. Anything less is simply not worth the effort to ship.
Prices are crazy low. Well below what I consider these hand-crafted pieces of art to be worth, if based only on my time involved. I am not interested in haggling. These are already pennies on the dollar.
I cannot “hold” anything. I am not selling these because I want to. I am selling because I have to.
What you see is what you get. If it’s not in the photo, it ain’t there. (So please don’t ask if a figure comes with accessories not shown.)
All of the custom-figures are hand-made, and some are very old. I will inspect each piece for damage before shipping. If there’s a small break and I can repair it, I will do so. If there’s a break that affects the quality of the piece, or if I can’t fix it, I will of course alert you and we can discuss options, including dropping from the order request. Ultimately, though, you should be prepared and feel comfortable making the occasional small repair, if needed, as you would with any custom figure. If you aren’t, don’t ask to buy.
Alternatively, this is a Trading Post. So let’s trade! Things I am looking for include:
1. Honestly, I am not looking to trade at this time. Sales only. Unless you have a Bratz school bus. Seriously. You have one to part with? Let’s talk.
Shipping:
1. Domestic shipping is built into the price for most items. (See #2 above.) Some larger items, such as playsets and vehicles, will need to be weighed and sized, and a quote generated based on your mailing zip code.
2. On the off chance you want to add more items to your order after you have already paid and I have generated a shipping label, that effectively becomes a second order. I will have to ask for shipping on second orders.
3. To my friends outside the U.S., I am sorry, but as of January 1st, 2024, I can longer offer international shipping. It is simply too complicated, too costly, and too time consuming.
I can accept Venmo and PayPal via “Friends and Family.” If you prefer to use “Goods and Services,” that is fine, but I will have to submit a new total that includes their outrageous fees.
I am just one guy, at home, with lots of responsibilities. None of this is automated. I promise I will respond as quickly as I can. If that’s not fast enough for you, then please don’t bother asking for anything.
First come, first serve. I will do my best to accommodate everyone in turn. Also, I will try to delete items from the page as they are sold. Bear in mind I have hundreds of figures to sort through. This may take some time.
See rule #1.
Still interested? Drop me an email at tradingpost@pilliod.net. (Please DO NOT direct message me on social media. That is where messages go to die. There’s every chance I won’t see it. You have been warned.)

And don’t forget, if you are a toy photographer and need some decent floors and ground for your images, you can buy prints to solve that problem.

TNBA 1:12 PENGUIN

Unpainted kits ($45) Please click here for more details.

CUSTOM FIGURES $25 EACH

CUSTOM FIGURES $35 EACH

CUSTOM FIGURES $45 EACH

CUSTOM FIGURES $55 EACH

CUSTOM FIGURES $65 EACH (10″ FIGURES)

CUSTOM STATUES $100 EACH

Shipping TBD

CUSTOM ARKHAM ASYLUM PLAYSET $200

Includes custom playset and four customs figures (Arkham uniform Joker, Harley, Ivy, and “Paul Dini”). Other figures not included. Shipping TBD.

CUSTOM BATCAVE (HASBRO) $75

Includes custom playset only. Batmobile and figures not included. Local pickup only in the Dallas area.

CUSTOM BATCAVE (MATTEL) $60

Includes custom playset and Robin memorial. Please note the Robin memorial is 2-dimensional, and not a sculpted figure. Local pickup only in the Dallas area.