Customizing - Revision history

TitaniumToughGuy at 16:49, 11 August 2025

2025-08-11T16:49:35Z

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a [[LEGO]] brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a [[LEGO]] brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]~~. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage~~.		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

Doomdorm64 at 13:28, 11 August 2025

2025-08-11T13:28:37Z

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	'''Customizing''' is the process of modifying an existing toy to obtain something that can't be bought, to improve something that can, or simply to engage in a refreshing exercise of creativity. Customizing is also frequently used in the toy industry by designers to develop "proof of concept" models to showcase an idea. The term '''kitbashing''', derived from customizers of model kits, is sometimes used.		'''Customizing''' is the process of modifying an existing toy to obtain something that can't be bought, to improve something that can, or simply to engage in a refreshing exercise of creativity. Customizing is also frequently used in the toy industry by designers to develop "proof of concept" models to showcase an idea. The term '''kitbashing''', derived from customizers of model kits, is sometimes used.

	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a ~~Lego~~ brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a [[LEGO]] brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage.		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage.

Doomdorm64 at 13:28, 11 August 2025

2025-08-11T13:28:25Z

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage.

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

Shoutsuo: replaced the radicons link to the link that radicons resides in tfw2005 nowadays

2023-04-22T02:44:35Z

replaced the radicons link to the link that radicons resides in tfw2005 nowadays

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	*[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/ Kitbash Clearing House] - A collection of links to many Transformers kitbash projects.		*[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/ Kitbash Clearing House] - A collection of links to many Transformers kitbash projects.
	*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.		*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.
	*[~~http~~://www.tfw2005.com/~~transformers-images~~/radicons-customs/~~main.php~~ TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out		*[https://www.tfw2005.com/boards/forums/radicons-customs.406/ TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out
	*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]		*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]

Saix: /* top */clean up, replaced: Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

2021-09-19T23:35:41Z

top: clean up, replaced: Metrotitan (Zone) → Metrotitan (G1)

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (~~Zone~~)\|Metrotitan]].		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

Tjfosko: /* Customizing class */

2021-05-27T19:57:39Z

Customizing class

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	===Customizing class===		===Customizing class===
	[[File:SGtoy-Nightbeat.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.95\|Shattered Glass [[Nightbeat (SG)\|Nightbeat]], some assembly and painting required.]]		[[File:SGtoy-Nightbeat.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.95\|Shattered Glass [[Nightbeat (SG)\|Nightbeat]], some assembly and painting required.]]
	Starting with [[BotCon 2006]], [[Fun Publications]] ~~began offering~~ a customizing class to attendees that allowed them to assemble and paint their own exclusives. This event ~~has proven~~ to be very popular, selling out within hours of being announced ~~since its debut~~ year.		Starting with [[BotCon 2006]], [[Fun Publications]] offered a customizing class to attendees that allowed them to assemble and paint their own exclusives. This event proved to be very popular, selling out within hours of being announced every year.
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Saix: Let's not link to the MAGA freak

2020-11-29T00:29:20Z

Let's not link to the MAGA freak

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	*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.		*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.
	*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/radicons-customs/main.php TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out		*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/radicons-customs/main.php TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out
	*[http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html Jin Saotome's Kitbashing Guides]
	*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]		*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]

ZacAttack: /* External links */ You have no clue as to how soul-crushing it is going through these links.

2020-11-28T23:15:25Z

External links: You have no clue as to how soul-crushing it is going through these links.

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	*[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/ Kitbash Clearing House] - A collection of links to many Transformers kitbash projects.		*[http://www.camphortree.net/tf/kitbashes/ Kitbash Clearing House] - A collection of links to many Transformers kitbash projects.
	*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.		*[http://www.dvandom.com/kitbash/kitbashguide Dave's Guide to Kitbashing] - Dave Van Domelen explains the basics.
	*[http://custommasters.com/ Custom Masters] - Lots of [[Action Master]] repaints to make G1 characters
	*[http://tformers.com/transformers-customs/ Tformers customs gallery] - Tformers gallery for fan customs
	*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/radicons-customs/main.php TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out		*[http://www.tfw2005.com/transformers-images/radicons-customs/main.php TFW2005 Radicons], TFW2005's site where [[Don Figueroa]] is known to hang out
	*[http://pcwr.kt.fc2.com/ Free Style, a Japanese website of kitbashing Transformers]
	*[http://www.actionfigurecustoms.com/category/transformers/ Action Figures Customs blog]
	*[http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html Jin Saotome's Kitbashing Guides]		*[http://www.jinsaotomesdangeroustoys.com/guides.html Jin Saotome's Kitbashing Guides]
	*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]		*[http://www.sector70.com/ Sector70 - A Kitbashing Resource]

Bass X0: /* Customizing class */

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	===Customizing class===		===Customizing class===
	[[File:SGtoy-Nightbeat.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.66\|Shattered Glass [[Nightbeat (SG)\|Nightbeat]], some assembly and painting required.]]		[[File:SGtoy-Nightbeat.jpg\|thumb\|left\|upright=1.95\|Shattered Glass [[Nightbeat (SG)\|Nightbeat]], some assembly and painting required.]]
	Starting with [[BotCon 2006]], [[Fun Publications]] began offering a customizing class to attendees that allowed them to assemble and paint their own exclusives. This event has proven to be very popular, selling out within hours of being announced since its debut year.		Starting with [[BotCon 2006]], [[Fun Publications]] began offering a customizing class to attendees that allowed them to assemble and paint their own exclusives. This event has proven to be very popular, selling out within hours of being announced since its debut year.
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Doomdorm64 at 17:30, 9 May 2019

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

			Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a [[LEGO]] brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a [[LEGO]] brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]~~. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage~~.		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]]. For ''Transformers'' products, the Tamiya brand of thinned acrylics is generally recommended for usage.

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

	Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (~~Zone~~)\|Metrotitan]].		Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (G1)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."

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	Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.		Customizing may be as simple as repainting a small detail. It may also be quite extensive, resulting in a product that in no way resembles any of its original sources. The derived parts are frequently augmented by [[Scratchbuilding\|scratchbuilt]] ones, and any part from any source, whether it is a Lego brick, a plastic tank tread, or a Barbie doll head, can be part of a customized figure.

			Customizing may also be done to create a toy representation of a character without a toy, for example ''Generations'' [[Metroplex (G1)\|Metroplex]] into [[Metrotitan (Zone)\|Metrotitan]].

	As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."		As the Transformers brand expands, the customs market is becoming increasingly profitable for non-official companies. Searching for "Custom Transformers" on [[eBay]] will produce a variety of fan-created items, some of which have sold for thousands of dollars. [http://reprolabels.com/ Reprolabels] have been around for many years, starting off by selling replica G1 sticker sets. As advanced casting and mold-making technology becomes more readily available, as well as 3D printing services like Shapeways, a number of fans have turned to mass-producing their creations. These range from model kits of the [[Quintesson]]s to fully transformable model kits of [[Wheelie (G1)\|Wheelie]] and [[Cyclonus (G1)/toys\|Cyclonus]] and "upgrade" kits to add extra parts to ''[[Transformers: Classics\|Classics]]'' [[Cliffjumper (G1)/toys\|Cliffjumper]] and [[Ultra Magnus (G1)/toys\|Ultra Magnus]]. As these are not officially licensed Hasbro/Takara product, they are generally beyond the purview of this Wiki, so we'll just leave it at "Yes, we know they exist and yes, they're neat."