Making Action Figures: From Design to Production

Are you dying to create the next great action figure sensation? Do you want to keep the project in-house and avoid spending tens of thousands of dollars taking the traditional route? You can go full indie and build them yourself. Special effects artist Russ Adams, best known for his work on the Syfy Channel's Jim Henson Creature Shop Challenge, will take you through the process of building your own unique action figures from concept to production, and you can do it all from home. This book teaches you to creature your own action figures and toys, not modify existing items.There is no need for expensive machinery. This how-to includes tutorials for making your own tools and armatures. You will learn sculpting techniques, fabrication, silicone mold making, casting methods, and painting tips from a supportive self-taught special effects artist with over twenty years experience in creature design. What are you waiting for? The world is anxious for the next big action figure sensation. So let's get started. Read more