I am Jupitor Hammon and I own SuperStar Comics - Los Angeles.  SuperStar has enjoyed success in retailing Custom Lego Mini-Figs over the last year.  I have enjoyed collecting Legos my entire life but I was recently inspired to customize Legos after seeing the work of  a true genius from Germany.  I approached a local artist and a designer to see if they could create unique figures for my personal collection.  The custom mini's turned out so well that I began to give them to friends.  My friends were so impressed with these custom creations that I began to offer them through my ebay site.   

We work hard to offer carefully crafted characters that are worthy of all of the praise and support we have received from our fans and customers. I say characters because our design and color truly adds personality to each and every mini-fig that we offer through this site.  I only hope to inspire you to try your hand at customizing your Legos by adding colors and accessories that express your indivuality.  As always, Your Business is Appreciated ...

How we Create Custom Lego Mini-Figs

Step One:   Choose a character to interpret in a unique way.  Your style and technique will develop over time, for now just focus on experimenting and having fun.  A great resource for inspiration is the Official Star Wars website.  Check out the Clone Wars.

The Clone Troopers are really easy to customize because of the articulation in their helmets.  I will outline some general techniques that can be applied to several characters.   

Step Two:  We use a highly evolved three-stage paint (primer coat, base coat and finish coat) but for starters it is acceptable to choose modeling paint that can be found at any hobby shop. You will want to purchase the basic colors (red, blue and yellow quick-dry spray paint, also black, white and silver trim paint in the jar).  You will also need the tiniest paint brushes you can find (about 2.49 each), paint thinner and 1/2 inch masking tape.  

Step Three:   Remove the helmet and balance it on a pencil. Spray a thin layer of base coat paint (red for instance) and allow it to dry for about 15 minutes.  For drying just place the pencil in a cup. We spray about 5 layers to acheive our goal coverage (allowing each coat to dry between 15 and 30 minutes) but two or three coats is a good start.

Step four:  Allow paint to dry completely !  Or you will see your fingerprints when you touch helmet. Drying times vary. Even with quick dry paint.  We generally dry our paint in 80 degree plus weather for several hours.  Paint multiple helmets and let them set overnight. 

Step Five:  Remove the arms and use the masking tape to cover the ball joints. Use the previous technique to paint the arms (avoid spraying paint inside the wrist sockets). 

Step Six:  After base coat has dryed completely, it is okay to begin the trim coat.  Choose a trim color that contrasts the base coat.  Use the thin brush to paint patterns or to accent the articulation of the helmets.  The trim coat must dry overnight also.

Step Seven: Re-assemble the mini-fig and add accessories such as pistols, a lightsaber, kamas, capes or decals.

See examples of our work and develop your own style and technique.  Like any hobby it takes time and initial expense but the return is hours of fun and the satisfaction of expressing your style by customizing your own Lego Mini-Figs.

Jupitor Hammon - SuperStar