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Richard (Zeus Comics)

Anyone who collects comics or toys in the Dallas area knows about Zeus Comics and Toys. I’ve been to comic shops around the globe, and Zeus is unlike any other. It’s clean, well lit, and generally has an upscale feel to it lacking in most other shops. Most importantly, the (read more...)

Linda & Joe

Another pair of wedding figures join the ranks! This time it’s of friends Linda and Joe. Joe is obviously made from a Mattel JL Luthor figure, with some Kneadatite hair and a few paint changes. Linda’s skirt is Super Sculpey over aluminum foil, while the train is left over from (read more...)

Kevin Conroy (II)

Some time ago I crafted a custom action figure of the multi-talented Kevin Conroy, and presented it to him as a gift. You can read all about that tale here. This is the sequel. About three months ago Mr. Conroy contacted me and asked if I could produce additional copies (read more...)

Kevin Conroy (I)

In May of 2012, Kevin Conroy was scheduled to make an appearance at a local show here in Dallas. I was not planning on attending the show, until a friend talked me into making a custom of Kevin Conroy (THE voice of Batman, as far as many of us are (read more...)

Jane & Greg

I was honored when my good friend Jane asked me if I’d make toy representations of her and her soon-to-be husband Greg to sit atop their wedding cake. Since this was the first time I would be attempting to make figures based on real people, I relished the opportunity. The (read more...)

Elizabeth & Chris

Congratulations to Elizabeth and Chris! My friend Elizabeth asked me to make caketoppers for her wedding, and I was happy to oblige. I wish them both all the happiness in the world. Chris is made from a Mattel Luthor body, and a Hasbro Luthor head. His hair is Magic Sculpt. (read more...)

Casimir

Making a custom figure of one’s self always seemed a bit silly to me, unless there was a good reason. Well, here at Inanimate Objects, I have a darned good reason! That reason is the Violist, and the Violist figure needed some company. Thus Casimir is now immortalized in plastic. (read more...)

Beth & Wally

Beth was my dance parter for a long time, back when I was dancing as often as I was customizing. We had some great times on the dance floor. Needless to say, I was quite pleased when she told me she’d found a fella worth settling down with. Wally is (read more...)

Allison & Jamey

Allison and Jamey were fun figures to make, as they presented some new challenges. Jamey had chosen to wear a vest without a jacket. Thanks to the odd sculpting choices of Mattel, their animated Two-Face figure fit the bill, requiring minimal sculptural changes on my part. I did swap the (read more...)