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Regal Robot Debuts New Wampa Collectible – And it is Awesome!

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If you are in to high-end Star Wars collecting, then Regal Robot is about to destroy your wallet, but make your Star Wars room even “cooler” than you thought it could be!

Check out all the information about this one from Regal Robot below…

Our new static prop replica of the Wampa™ puppetis the latest addition to our Star Wars™ Archive Collection, a continuation and expansion of our work creating authentic replicas with impeccable lineage.

During the making of Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back™ some shots of the Wampa™ were made with a costumed actor, however, the dramatic first close-ups of the creature when it attacks Luke on his Tauntaun were actually achieved with a puppet crafted by legendary creature maker, Phil Tippett!

This new static resin and mixed media bust is a faithful replica of that puppet and was created with a highly detailed laser scan and extensive, hands-on research of the original prop artifact used in the film. 

Along with a Signature Edition of just 125 pieces, each of which comes with a plaque hand-signed by Tippett…  we’re also offering a very special Legacy Edition which goes beyond a signature edition to provide each owner with a truly unique work-of-art.

Limited to just 100 pieces, each replica in the Legacy Edition will include a premium expanded plaque including a one-of-a-kind Wampa scene sketch hand-drawn by Tippett!

At approximately 13” tall x 19.25” wide (including the oak wood display base), each Wampa is 100% made in the U.S.A. Each resin replica in this edition is meticulously hand assembled and hand painted by the artists in our New York studio, making each a unique tribute to the artistry involved behind the scenes of our favorite films! They’re further enhanced with hand-applied fur, hand-laid hair, custom glass eyes, and the same fur treatment used in the film’s production to simulate ice.  

Do not miss this extraordinary opportunity to bring home not just an authentic replica, but also an original work of art with a direct connection to the artists that inspire us!

 The Signature Edition will be priced at $2499 and the Legacy Edition $2999. Both editions will be available to order on 2/20/24 at Noon EST.

Will you be adding this one to your collection? Leave your thoughts in the comment section below!

New Store Exclusive Galactic Plushies from Funko

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Exclusive Galactic Plushies

Fans of Funko’s Galactic Plushies line will soon have something to cheer for.  It seems there will be a couple of store exclusive Galactic Plushies coming in April.  Target will have a Tusken Raider and Bantha 2-pack, while GameStop will be where you will find the Wampa and Hoth Luke Skywalker 2-pack.

Check out the first images of the upcoming Galactic Plushies below!

Galactic Plushies: Tusken Raider & Bantha 2-pack
Coming to Target in April!

Exclusive Galactic Plushies
Tusken Raider and Bantha

Galactic Plushies: Wampa & Hoth Luke 2-pack
Coming to GameStop in April!

Exclusive Galactic Plushies
Star Wars Exclusive Galactic Plushies Luke Skywalker and Wampa

About Funko:

This company really puts the fun in gift buying and giving! Whatever the occasion that drives you, these vinyl figures, bobble heads, and plush will be a big hit with everyone lucky enough to receive one… even if that everyone is you!

Funko provides the planet with terrific bobble heads and vinyl figures from a variety of genre and a number of licensed properties. Funko was founded in 1998 to bring back low-tech toys in the high-tech world of today, and the company’s first manufactured bobble head was of the restaurant advertising icon known as “Big Boy.” With the success of this initial creation, the extremely popular line of Wacky Wobblers was born. Funko has sold millions of its highly entertaining nodders and vinyl characters worldwide. Check them out for yourself and you’ll know why!

How I Make My Customs: Building a Custom Wampa POP!

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Hi everyone, you may have seen my customs around the Facebook pages or over on Instagram. I’ve been making customs for just over 5 months now. It’s been an interesting journey, and I am the first to admit that when I first started, my customs looked awful! Yes. I am my own worst critic. Which is a good thing, as I always push myself to do even cooler customs than that last time!

Most of my customs had been Superhero pops. It wasn’t until the hype started around Star Wars: The Force Awakens that I decided to try out a few Star Wars customs. I made a few metallic patina style Star Wars customs and people loved them, so I decided to start trying other styles other than just metal effects. I started creating characters that hadn’t been made into pops yet, replicating Hikari styles on pops and turning beloved Star Wars characters into Freddy Funko style pops.

I’ve been asked a few times to show how I do it. What’s the process?

Well I’ve been lucky enough to have been offered the chance to write a few pieces for this blog and show just how I made my customs.  The first one I’m going to show you is the Hikari inspired dirty Bloody Wampa pop! Vinyl.

This was my first ever 6 inch pop custom. I’ve always felt the Wampa pop deserved to be a bit dirty and bloody. It wasn’t pristine white in the movie, so why should it be on the Pop! figure?

It’s easy to presume I’d just take the pops out the box and paint a bit of blood on it. But that doesn’t allow for a quality finish. I have revealed the steps I took to make this Hikari Style Bloody Wampa Pop! below.

  1. Dissect the pop. This can be complicated with more detailed and intricate Pops such as Darth Vader and C-3PO. Luckily for this custom, I only had to take the head off.

    images taken by alan drummond. No use without persmission
    Images taken by Alan Drummond. No use without permission
  2. Priming! This is essential for a nice smooth finish. I use a white primer for most of my customs. I love it when it’s a white custom I’m making, as it allows me just to prime and not have to use acrylic. It leaves for a factory smooth finish!
  3. Glow time! Once the primer has dried, I spray on my glow-in-the-dark paint. I’m a sucker for glowing things and I always have been. So even though the movie Wampa doesn’t glow, I feel it adds to the coolness of this custom.
  4. Painting. I like to use the paints that are meant for Warhammer characters. I feel the paint isn’t too thick, which leaves a real smooth finish when you apply the paint. I paint in the areas that I had made white when priming: the horns, the mouth, the eyes and the claws. I mix a yellow and white paint to allow me a color that will bring out a dirty look to the Wampa’s fur. I get a large brush and dab it on the areas I want to look dirty. After this I give another coat of glow paint.
  5. Blood! This is the fun part. It’s super simple: red paint, anger, then you mix em both up….. Haha. This is the part where I add blood to the claws, mouth, chest and teeth.

    images taken by alan drummond. No use without persmission
    Images taken by Alan Drummond. No use without permission
  6. Boxing. After leaving my Pop! to dry for a few hours, I box it up and put my custom stickers on to the box.

    images taken by alan drummond. No use without persmission
    Images taken by Alan Drummond. No use without permission
  7. Autograph. I always sign and number the bottom of my customs. Gives a little bit extra quality to customs I make.

    images taken by alan drummond. No use without persmission
    Images taken by Alan Drummond. No use without permission

 

That’s the steps I take to make my custom Hikari style Bloody Wampa Pop! vinyl.  Next time I’ll be posting some insight into how I made my custom Freddy Funko Darth Maul Pop! Vinyl.

Thanks for reading.

Check out my customs page and Instagram for more star wars related custom Pop! Vinyls.

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