Transformed
Full anime transformation from fighter jet to robot with a pilot in the cockpit.
This is Cardboard?
Action figures from the major toy companies during the '90s were not as detailed or super articulated like they are today with Marvel Legends, Star Wars Black Series, Mafex, Hot Toys, and Mondo.
Even though I loved the vintage toys, most figures looked very simple based on the toy manufacturing technology of the time, which led me to build my own out of cardboard. I wanted more detail, more accuracy to the character, more articulation, and larger scale.
The cardboard action figures shown were built more than 30 years ago between the years 1990-1996, mostly during the summers that I had off from college. Each custom action figure was built from cardboard, acid-free paper, colored pencils, black marker, clear vinyl, transparent tape, metal fasteners, hook and loop fasteners, patience, and plenty of time.
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X-MEN
The heroes and villains of X-Men all have a unique mutant power that makes them hated by the rest of the world for being different. They were the best comic books and animation of the 1990s. I loved Jim Lee's art and wanted figures that looked like they jumped off the page.
X-MEN GalleryROBOTECH
Transforming vehicles, alien invasions, main characters dying, amazing animation and the combination of three different anime into one made Robotech a unique show to watch after school. Making flat cardboard transform and still look right was always a fun challenge.
STAR WARS
The battle between the Rebel Alliance and the Galactic Empire a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. These were the last figures designed as my drawing skills improved over a few years to make them look more realistic.
STAR WARS Gallery*All of the handmade cardboard action figures featured are based on popular trademarked properties. Any use of trademarked names is for informational purposes only. X-MEN®, ROBOTECH®, STAR WARS® and all indicia, characters, and logos are owned by their respective companies. This website is a fan-created project to showcase fan artwork and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected to any of the trademark owners.
None of these cardboard characters are for sale.
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