I guess if you're looking here you're wondering about who I am
and why I'm into this hobby. So perhaps I can satisfy your curiosity.
FAQ:Do you take custom orders?
Generally I don't normally take custom orders but sometimes I do. I guess
you have to catch me at a good time or when I don't have too many things
going on. If your patient with me I can normally get to most requests. If
you check out my Custom uniform index you can get an idea as to the time
periods I like to focus on and what I'm able to do. Most of the time, the
custom orders I do tend to be a bit more expensive than the subjects I choose
to work on. Why? I guess because if It is one of my projects the inspiration
comes from a more personal place than if it's a commissioned piece. Don't
get me wrong, I will still give every project my fullest attention.
FAQ: How long have you been working on customizing?
About two years. It got to the point where I just couldn't afford all
the things my vintage GI Joes needed so I had to try to make the missing
parts.
FAQ: Where do you get your stuff?
That's a difficult question to answer--I got into customizing because
I couldn't "FIND" some of the things I needed to complete my vintage
GI Joe figure sets so I'd make what I could. not find. It was a scavenger
hunt! But I eventually found places to get good leather, 1:6 scale buckles,
paint, fabric, and so on, and so on, and so on. Things I couldn't make I
tried to acquire loose pieces from those great online dealers (Monkey Depot,
Battle Rhino, Ops Gear, Toy Anxiety, and check my links page for more.)
FAQ: Where can I buy your figures?
I'm always flattered anyone would want anything that I make--it's a great
honor, for sure. I sell most of my figures on ebay or to friends who email
me and ask for certain uniform sets. I'm considering selling through a few
other web sites but I'm undecided. For now you can keep an eye on my
ebay auctions or you can email
me for a personal request.
FAQ: What do I collect and would I be interested in a trade?
I like pretty much what ever I like--sounds redundant, I know, but my
collection is quite eclectic. Normally I prefer 12" but I do have some
plastic soldiers and other figures. I have some Vintage Tommy Gunn, Takara,
Action Man, GI Joe, Johnny West, MARX, and I also like the newer 40th Anniversary
sets. I have some Dragon, Star Wars, and Star Trek stuff as well as some
of the Classic and HOF GI Joes. I really LOVE the few MARMIT figures I've
acquired! I don't buy everything but I tend to gravitate towards ceremonial
uniforms, historical, or officer dress uniforms.
TRADE? I'm not very good with trades. I don't think I'm assertive to
make a good deal. IMHO a good trade is where both parties are happy with
what they got. But trades are not out of the question.
So, onto exactly who am I?
In 1959, I was born into a large Catholic Family. Being the first daughter
after 4 boys, it was natural that I ran with the boys and played with their
toys. Currently I'm a high school math teacher and sew in my part time.
I have two high maintenance kids so I don't normally get to spend much time
with the craft but the hobby does tend to destress me after a long week.
Put teaching teenagers together with raising teenagers and you get GI JOE.
Normally when I make a new outfit I display him in a focal point of my home
(normally my bedside table). Anyone who would visit my home would have to
think strange things about me because it's obvious I'm into action figures--actually,
most people who come to my house for the first time they think it's cool.
It seems that the more I learn about making things the more I realize what
I "don't know".Eventually, I'd like to learn how to cast and make
molds--I'd also like to learn how to work with metals and learn more about
painting and weathering my figures. But you know--there are just so many
hours to the day....
My favorite figures in my collection? I have no answer to that question!
If I ever had to thin the collection out I would be hard pressed to let
any of them go. I read something somewhere that is stuck in my gut, "keep
everything, you never know when you'll need it. A button, a snap, ...."
Please feel free to email me, I love to hear from others in the hobby! |