Riverspoons Studios 1/12th Scale Darth Vader Model Kit

It's been years since I worked on a 6 inch figures or what they call 1/12 scale. I got interested recently with the Bandai Star Wars Model Kits when I watched some of the fwoosh reviews on youtube.

Some are preferring the MAFEX version is the best 1/12 scale Darth Vader out there, but I think with a few tweaks and detailing the Bandai model Kit can be the best looking 1/12 Darth Vader.

Here are some of the improvements I added. Model kits are normally light since the parts are hollow. So to make it heavier I filled all the hollow areas with apoxie sculpt. The figure feels much solid now and sturdy. I also scrapped all the plastic molded cape & robe parts since I feel it didn't work well for the model kit. Instead, I provided a very light fabric, and i modified the belt straps so the robe can continuously flow on the lower body.

Since the Bandai model kit Stormtroopers are out of stock when I bought these, I just settled with the Sandtroopers to be my Stormtroopers temporarily. These figures are also filled with apoxie clay and I added a black fabric to hide all the joints. The effect was really great. I looked like a mini Hot Toys.

Riverspoons Studios Hugh Glass Custom Pop! Figure

"As long as you can still grab a breath, you fight. You breathe.. keep breathing." When I watched the Revenant few months back, I was captivated and inspired by the story. I knew I would create a Pop! Hugh Glass figure someday and I just did! I used the Aquaman Pop! figure from the Batman vs Superman as the base figure, everything else is sculpted in. I also added a wearable bearskin coat to keep him warm.

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Game of Thrones - Battle of the Bastards

Riverspoons Studios Jon Snow Custom Pop! Figure

"You know nothing, Jon Snow"

Found this Jon Snow figure from a surplus in poor condition. Since I got inspired with the current season I decided to give this Jon Snow pop a second life.

I originally plan to just repaint this figure with better paint job, but I decided to step it up and upgrade the details with a newly sculpted hair and facial details. As for the cape, I added a leather straps inside and updated the sculpt on the cape as well. For the final touch I added a fur on his cape.

It was a blast working on this figure and I hope I can add more Game of Thrones custom figures soon.

Riverspoons Studios Mad Hatter Custom Pop! Figure

"We're All Mad Here.." When I saw this Mad Hatter pop I immediately grab a copy, at first I was really pleased with all the details but eventually when I compared it with some movie stills, I just knew I have to repaint it. With Jack Sparrow and Mad Hatter done, I guess I need to add more Johnny Depp characters on the Pop world from now.

Riverspoons Studios Captain Jack Sparrow Custom Pop! Figure

"Not all treasure is Silver and Gold mate" - Captain Jack Sparrow

I didn't hesitate to get this new Jack Sparrow figure when Funko released the Pirates of the Caribbean line. But as usual this character deserves a better and more detailed paint job.

Riverspoons Studios Civil War Captain America & Iron Man Custom Pops

Few months back Funko released the official Civil War Funko Pops and I only got these two for the mean time and as always I couldn't resist repainting these Pops.

The Captain America was fully repainted with toned down colors. As for Iron Man I added some panel lining on his armor and experimented on his eyes. I always wanted him to look meaner rather than the circled eye. I guess it works even it's a bit odd.

Riverspoons Studios Netflix Daredevil Custom Pop!

I was really excited when the official Netflix Daredevil Funko Pop came out. The figure and the details looks great although I find the red base color of the figure too light and didn't capture the darker tone from the series. That's why I added my personal touch on it and I'm glad it came out just as I wanted.