QUOTE: Steve I used to do the figures more, the only problem was, I would do a figure then they would make it, I did a ton of Star Wars that Hasbro produced at a later date, which got old really fast. So I have enjoyed doing figures I know, will never be made.

That was my problem with Star Wars, too.  I had a rather extensive list of figures I figured Kenner/Hasbro would never get around to producing.  Silly, silly me.  I am glad though, that they've improved the quality of sculpts and articulation over time.  They've set quite a bench mark for other lines to achieve, and I'm looking forward to their new Marvel 3 3/4" line.

Jodi:

Wonderful Stan Lee Mighty Mugg!!!  I am coincidentally designing a custom Mugg for a good friend, esp. once the white and black blank Muggs are released (or are they out already?)

If you will indulge a few questions:

Was it difficult to paint? What kind of paints did you use? Do Mighty Muggs come apart for ease of painting? How were you able to get such a smooth finish? Did you seal it in some way (urethane)? Thanks in advance for the tips, and again, my congratulations on a job well done!

That was my problem with Star Wars, too.  I had a rather extensive list of figures I figured Kenner/Hasbro would never get around to producing.  Silly, silly me.  I am glad though, that they've improved the quality of sculpts and articulation over time

Steve I just got the new 2 pack with the ewok and baby, I love it! The first SW figure I did was Slave Leia, it looked a ton better then the custom Slave Leia I saw at a toy show and my son wanted, it was 75.00. No way was I going to pay that much. I got so cocky I sent one to a friend that worked for Kenner, he sent back a Slave Leia they were going  to release. Jonathan was so excited I was mortified I sent my crappy Leia :0)

Jodi, that Stan Lee MUGG is fantastic!
Can a John Byrne Mugg be far behind?
Though I don't know how well that would go over with the Chief himself.

Lars Thanks so much, you are so talented it means so much for you to enjoy my stuff, your Challenge piece was amazing!!!! I had posted in the Marvel thread I was thinking of doing a Stan Lee Mighty Mugg and mentioned a Byrne Mighty Mugg, thought it would be cool and asked if it would be OK, I heard Crickets chirping. I would LOVE to do one, but until I get a yes or no, I will avoid doing one out of respect.

Michael thanks so much. The Muggs aren't too bad to do, I have enjoyed it, the dome head is the only problem, I just use a pencil after I prime it, the primer lets me erase. The blanks aren't out yet, I take a Stormtrooper Mighty Mugg and prime it with Krylon Primer, I love that stuff! I put on about 7 coats. I don't hurry this, I use thin coats to prevent drips. ( it kills me to cover the Stormtroopers, but they work well because they are mostly white)

 I use a blank form I made to test how I want it drawn on the Mugg using this( (feel free to use it if you want) :

I don't take the Muggs apart, I worry they would break, they aren't too bad to paint their arms are up high and their legs are far apart. I use craft acrylic paints, they cost about 80 cents a bottle, they last forever.

Bothers me they call the peach one "Flesh"

I get smooth coats, because I put thinner coats on more often, which takes longer, which is a pain, but I enjoy the result. If you get new paint it hasn't really thickened so going straight from the bottle works too.

Sealer I use a Matte acrylic spray, I put about 4 coats on.

I buy everything at a place called Hobby Lobby, but you can find all of this on line.

After you have the mugg primed and penciled out I use a Pitt XS pen and do the outlines, the ink is permanent so you can put the colors on and it still shows thru pretty well. After I am done adding color I go back over outlines with a Small point Pitt pin. Then I seal it.

Sorry for the extra long post. Good Luck with yours. Please post it when you are done.

question answered