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How do you decide which figures to make next?

I keep a running list of characters I’d like to see standing on my shelf. Given the responsibilities of real life, sometimes it can take years to work through a chunk of that list. But some characters jump the line. Maybe a new part of base figure just became available, (read more...)

How much time and money goes into each figure?

Well, from the initial desire to make the figure to the final product can literally take years. Sometimes I’ll want to make a character, but the means of making it won’t exist yet, or might be too costly at that time. Other times I’ll have a hard time figuring out (read more...)

How long have you been a Batman fan?

Since I was old enough to watch TV. I probably learned to read with the words “Pow,” “Bam, and “Crunch.” Of course, this leads to vaguely disturbing memories of not understanding why I got uncomfortable whenever my mother was in the same room and Yvonne Craig was on TV. (read more...)

Will you sell me a figure, and if so how much?

Between work, family, and my own projects, I rarely have the luxury of time for commissions. So chances are, no, I won’t be able to create and sell a custom on demand. (And the existing figures are not for sale.) Alternatively, I hope that my web site will inspire others (read more...)

Where can I see other great customs?

I used to answer this question with a long list of links. Sadly, I’ve been at this for so long that most of the sites dedicated to the subject or even a specific artist are long gone. Most folks now have moved their galleries of work to social media platforms. (read more...)

I’ve got photos of my own customs. If I send them to you will you host them for me?

Unfortunately, I am only able to feature my own work at this time. (read more...)

I represent a charity/non-profit organization. Would you be willing to donate some of your work?

As with selling my figures, it’s not a matter of money so much as time. I simply don’t have the time to fulfill such requests. I’d be happy to offer advice and tips to those who might like to try custom toy making themselves. (read more...)

I know you don’t normally sell your figures, but my favorite relative is getting married soon. Will you make me a set of wedding figures for the cake?

Sorry, but no. I simply don’t have the time or resources to invest in producing more than my share of projects. (read more...)

I’ve got photos of my own customs. If I send you some images, will you critique them for me?

I’m always happy to offer suggestions and help. I recommend messaging me via the Inanimate Objects Facebook or Instagram pages. Please keep in mind that I live a very busy life, and it may take some time before I can reply. (read more...)

I’ve designed my own characters and I hope to sell them as a comic book/video game/ cartoon. Will you make some figures based on my designs?

Outside of professional requests, I simply don’t have the time to take on commissioned projects. (read more...)