Inanimate Objects

Emil Hamilton

Professor Hamilton is another project that started from Glassman’s fantastic head-sculpts. We’re very lucky Glassman is so talented, and can share his work on a limited basis. I followed Glassman’s lead on the recipe, too. The base body is a DC Direct “Superman: Doomsday” Lex. It’s a bit small in (read more...)

Harvey Dent (BTAS)

I’ve had this one planned for a long time. While sorting through the loose heads drawer, I realized that the Hasbro Lex Luthor head was not too far removed from the pre-Two-Face Harvey Dent design, especially in the mouth and nose. So I expanded the chin and created some hair (read more...)

Harvey Bullock (TNBA)

Anyone who customizes in this style knows that Bullock is one of the hardest characters to accurately create. JB Designs created an excellent version from a Ben 10 “Grandpa Max” figure, something I had considered doing. However, as great as JB’s custom was, I felt it was too short, given (read more...)

Green Lantern Spol

My custom Spol is entirely Glassman’s fault. If he hadn’t created such a fine head sculpt, and then made it available to others, I wouldn’t have taken the time to add another Green Lantern to my shelves. Darn that Glassman! Not much to this fella besides paint. I did opt (read more...)

Green Lantern Salaak

Salaak is one of many amazing Glassman headsculpts I’ve had sitting on my desk for far too long. I’d work on him for awhile, then he’d be put aside while other projects bullied their way ahead. Finally, he’s finished and ready for the shelf! The head is Glassman’s fantastic sculpt. (read more...)

Green Lantern Kyle Rayner (STAS)

Kyle Rayner, as he appeared in “Superman: The Animated Series,” is one of the most common animated customs seen. Most customizers use a modified version of a Nightwing head, either Mattel or Hasbro. Generally speaking, that will work in a pinch (and I have seen some excellent ones), but very (read more...)

Green Lantern Katma Tui (The Return)

I had just started making a Katma Tui figure based on her “Hearts and Minds” appearance, when I realized I ought to make her from “the Return” as well. Katma Tui was my first project to use the new “generic” female body by Mattel. Given its smaller stature, I felt (read more...)

Green Lantern Katma Tui (Hearts & Minds)

Katma Tui was my first project to use the new “generic” female body by Mattel. Given its smaller stature, I felt it was appropriate for Katma, as she’s somewhat short. (She’s not an Amazon character!) Aside from the presence of heels, the base figure was just about perfect. (And for (read more...)

Green Lantern Kilowog

I really have to commend Mattel. Sure, they’ve made some missteps, but I know the design team tries really hard to find creative ways to make the characters we want and still meet a budget. Of course, sometimes that means we get a great Kilowog head sculpt on a tiny (read more...)

Green Lantern Hal Jordan

I don’t care to engage in the great “Hal” debate. What’s done is done and Mattel isn’t likely to change its mind. Suffice to say, I’m in the camp that was not pleased by Mattel’s actions. By sheer luck, a casting of a legitimate Hal head appeared on my doorstep (read more...)