SDCC Customizing Fan Group Panel

[amaro]

This year I will be moderating the customizing fan group panel at Comic Con! With so many companies now supporting customizing I thought it would be a good idea to have toy industry professionals that customize as guests.

I plan on having my S.N.A.K.E. 2.0 there, so if you are going please drop by to talk about Joe customs and show off your work!


2:00 - 3:00 Customizing Action Figure Fan Group
Join a group of customizers who are also toy industry professionals including Justin Aclin editor of ToyFare magazine, Matt Doughty from Onell Design, Jesse DeStasio from Mezco Toyz, prototype painter for Marvel Legends Eddie Wires, Robert Torres freelance mold maker of former Art Asylum. From action figures to Urban Vinyl all will be discussed, pick their brains and get advise on how to take your customs to the next level. They will have their creations on display so bring your work as well, all scales, skill levels, all ages, all lines. The more the better. Moderator: Jazwares Art Director and customizer Joe Amaro. Room 24A

More info on my site:
www.joeamaro.net

[daremo]

That's an awesome idea. Now I really wish I was going. I've met Jesse through my brother and he's a great guy, love his stuff. I've even have one of his Rex Ganon figures. If all goes well, maybe you can do it anually. I'd be thrilled to pick some of these guys' brains.

[SnakeMoe]

I'm so there where in the con keep me updated on where and when

[Jin Saotome]

Good thing I bought my pass for Saturday then! *grins*

[amaro]

Cool, I hope I see you guys there.

It's Saturday from 2:00 - 3:00 in Room 24A

[polyphenus]

I would love to attend and see what awesome customs people are coming up with... Now Hasbro needs to send marketing and research and development folks there to see what the fans really want...

Anyone who attended last year's Comic Con remember the freakin' sweet customs in the Hasbro Joe display case? Why couldn't they have produced some of those figures instead of some of the rehashed figures in this year's assortments?!?

[amaro]

Hasbro defininetly has embraced the customizing fans!
Maybe some Hasbro people will show up?

[C.I.A.D.]

FP&C'ed, Joe! This is such exciting news! I BETTER get my tush to SDCC!

Not for the panel..but to spend some quality time with that Snake v2! :D

[Commtech]

I'll be there definitely. Do we have to RSVP or buy a special pass?

[amaro]

Not at all, everyone is welcome!
It's included with your SDCC entrance.

Bring your customs too so we can all see them.

[Agent-GHQ]

Oh hells yeah! I'm so going to be there. I hope its also on the event schedule booklet.

With all these great customs, Hasbro should be recruiting them to greater ensure its success of the 25th line.

[xhairs]

man i wish i could go. that would be so cool.

[BOMBSHELLMIKE]

Cant wait too meet you...Amaro all you guys are great customizers...I use $hi* for paint but my wife still loves my work. Tamiya doesnt exist in my area!

[Gothiczartan]

Cool, I hope I see you guys there.

It's Saturday from 2:00 - 3:00 in Room 24A

I hope I make it there!

[amaro]

Eddie Wires will be there!
Their is no one better you can ask about painting.
He's painted almost all of the figure lines we love:
http://www.wiresproductions.com


Here is the blurb that will be in the program...

2:00 - 3:00 Customizing Action Figure Fan Group*
Join a group of customizers that includes toy industry professionals such Matt Doughty from Onell Design, Jesse DeStasio from Mezco Toyz, Justin Aclin, editor of Toyfare, prototype painter for Marvel Legends Eddie Wires, and Robert Torres freelance mold maker formerly of Art Asylum. From action figures to Urban Vinyl, all will be discussed. Pick their brains and get advice on how to take your customs to the next level. They will have their creations on display so bring your work as well, all scales, skill levels, all ages, all lines. The more the better. Moderator: Jazwares Art Director and customizer Joe Amaro. Room 24A

[amaro]

Hey guys,
Comic Con is just around the corner!

Wesco sent me some samples of Magic Sculpt to give away.
So come by early so I can hook you up.
...But, I don't have that many.

I made my SerpentO.R. using Magic Sculpt.
http://www.joeamaro.net/Serpentor.html

-Joe