DARTH DADDY's CUSTOMIZING CORNER: THE FORCE AWAKENS

By now, I assume that most of you have seen the "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" teaser that was released last Friday.  Already Star Wars customizers have created some really awesome toys from the small number of scenes we we were able to view.  

Last week, I showcased two such customs created by the artist Rundown who made a "Jedi Luke Skywalker" and "Robot Arm Chewbacca" based on information released in rumored plot leaks around the web.

While searching for more customs from The Force Awakens, I found another Luke Skywalker custom action figure for sale on eBay. This one was made my echo3customs. I've been really enjoying the different versions of Luke Skywalker looking as he would thirty years in the future. He's been the character I've seen made the most since the movie was announced. The variations on him are endless.

 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Luke Skywalker

created by echo3customs

 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Luke Skywalker

created by echo3customs

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Luke Skywalker

created by echo3customs

I found The Force Awakens - "Stormtrooper" pictured below that was made by indyraider1 for sale on eBay too. This was the first version of the new Stormtrooper that I have seen in action figure form. I'm looking forward to seeing some more of these imperial soldiers being made as we work our way to the new release.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Stormtrooper

created by indyraider1

My favorite custom from the new teaser has to be Chris Hooton's Speeder Bike. Completely hand crafted, this stunning piece has very nicely done paint applications complete with a very cool action figure of Daisy Ridley's character in the film.  I'd love to own this piece!

 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Desert Speeder Bike with Rider

All of you that are fortunate enough to own a 3D printer are truly lucky today. Artist lilykill has posted a free 3D print file so that you can make your very own Ball Droid.  Just print it out and add paint.  I really wish I had a 3D printer right now!

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Ball Droid

by lilykill

 "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Ball Droid Unpainted

by lilykill

Customizer Brandon Flores also made impressive versions of the Speeder Bike with Kira, as well as the Ball Droid too.  I was really excited to get a glimpse of these new elements being introduced to the Star Wars universe and even more excited to see my peers hard at work bringing the images we viewed to life in plastic.

 "Star Wars:The Force Awakens" - Kira & Ball Droid

created by Brandon Flores

 "Star Wars:The Force Awakens" - Kira & Ball Droid

created by Brandon Flores

The last figure I'll put on display is Joshua Todd Jensen's Sith sporting a new lightsaber design that has been getting mixed reactions from fans.  I'm curious to see how the lightsaber is used in combat.  I'll save my judgment for then.

"Star Wars: The Force Awakens" - Sith

created by Joshua Todd Jensen

What excites me most is that we still have a trailer that is yet to be released, as well as a new Star Wars installment right behind it!  I can't wait to see what cool things customizers make between now and then.

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