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Micro-Customs

Mego Micronauts … Takara Microman … Bandai Beta Midgets. What do they all have in common at Phantomotoi? They’re all some of my personal favorite toys since the 1970s (well, Bandai’s ‘Beta Midget’ is much later … but they are still included in this article due to their unbelievable articulation and scarcity). Because all of […]

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To Answer …

a few questions pertaining to my production flow and paint(s) that I prefer for customized approaches, I can let you in on a few tips that I have gleaned from decades of fraking up literally hundreds of toys… most I am NOT proud of, but had loads of fun introducing them to their final demise. […]

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Got A Costume Yet?

If a good costume idea has yet to appear in your transom, fear NOT, my fine friends, for Phantomotoi has many a gag, mask or hoot to get those creative sparks a-frizzlin’! What a BASH it’s gonna be! See you at ‘the Fox’! – John Phantomoshop

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Micro-Customs In Prog

So this Fisher Price Imaginext Deep Sea Bathysphere is coming along. I severed the grabber-clamps off to replace them with custom neodymium magnet joints that will accept a myriad of custom-attachment choices which I’ll show more of later. Until then, here are some production shots from Phantomoshop. Enjoy! Stay tuned for more! – John Phantomoshop

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Frightful Micro-Mods

OK so imma let a paw of the cat out of the bag here and say that the latest Microman Modified custom figures are going killer over at Phantomoshop. I demolded parts today that I poured last night and most turned out better than expected, so that’s always double plus good when trying to release […]

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Thanks Matt!

I absolutely adore these two vintage Takara Diaclone / Microman kits! And thanks for all the help and extra assist with making the transaction a smooth one with great communication … I really appreciate it. This is what Matt sent me! Enjoy! All giddy over here … with massive goosebumps! These kits are getting to […]

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