BEHIND THE SCENES: The Making of a Custom Funko POP! - Alvarez from Mafia 3

Hey guys and gals! Have you ever wondered the process of making a custom Funko POP!? We go over everything from box art to sculpting to painting to display? I try to give you a little insight into all of this in this new series, "Behind the Scenes" Thanks for watching!
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[@alexruiz8062]

I'm a Pop! 😊 Thanks, guys! So interesting to see the magic behind the quality work that you do. Very grateful for this Pop!

[@urzzaagario2849]

Hi my son absolutely loves your channel! He will come home every day from school turn on his computer see if you guys posted a video. If you did he will tell me all about it he sometimes he even rewatches a vidio sence he has seen them all. I also find your enjoyment for collectibles awesome, your pop hunts and reviews and everything else nerdy. I really hope that you continue do what you love no matter what. Me and my son also have to thank you for not only your amazing content that we adore so much, but also your custom pops. My son and I both love the Simpsons and he just like you channel has watched every Simpsons episode (at least twice.) So naturally for my sons birthday party we got him the zombie Homer and the zombie Bart. Let me just say they are amazing. They sit right above our tv with the other simpsons pops and my son has stared at those pops for hours. He loves them so much! we only have 6 pops we absolutely love those pops and everything nerdy. We would love to see more simpsons costumes in the future!!! Thanks, Will & Little Alex

[@tsl129]

SUPER impressed with the workmanship you do. Great video! I'd love to see more like this.

[@densthenightaway]

Very very cool video, so interesting to see the process! Amazing work, Mark!

[@thatnortherner1]

inspiring. I really want to start making custom pops. I need to look back at your old videos as well lol

[@bruceproductions1598]

I always find these videos extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@UsBonecos]

Awesome work!

[@squizzy6143]

amazing work... i never knew u did stuff like this... thank u so much for sharing... i love it

[@joeydee9788]

Holy hell! I never knew you were so skilled! Thats frickin awesome!

[@lukebarrios405]

Wow that was so dope! You both are very talented and I only wish you all the absolute best in your career

[@evelynalvarez3485]

This is so cool!!!!! 😍🙌

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

Haha, I love that the voice actor is so into his characters.

[@aussieleboman]

WOW! looks brilliant, Mark.

[@Broadcasts-hm8jz]

Amazing job!!

[@jasonpburford]

Pretty cool to watch. Thanks for sharing with us Mark. Love this channel. Always great "nerd" content.

[@janegladys9719]

Wow, you have amazing talent! I know who will be doing my first custom POP! Nerd Therapy!

[@GregoryAthanasius]

Wow, it look very beautiful and professional.

[@maropap1354]

I absolutely loved the finished product! It looks awesome. Just one thing though; it would have been more helpful if you showed us how you managed to get the clay so smooth and how you put it on the pop. Perhaps you could make a video about another pop and show us how you sculpted the clay and painted it to look that good. Also, the process of making the figure sketch for the box and the box itself in more detail. All in all, it looks dope! Well done!!! Love and support from Greece!

[@CollectingPlastic]

Your videos on making custom pops (the penguin I think it was) was what first got me to your channel. Those videos were incredible and this one is just as fascinating. You do such fantastic work.

[@NerdTherapy]

Appreciate that. We have plans for many more art type videos in the future. Working on setting up a studio now to allow it.

[@MarkDemeo]

it was cool to see the process of a custom,nice work.

[@NerdTherapy]

Thanks Mark! Glad you liked it.

[@eltenda]

That's awesome I need one for myself

[@songokou28]

Nicely done 👍👍👍

[@aisforannihilation1662]

Incredible!

[@monstrous_raccoon]

Nice video was awesome to see all the work 👏👏👏👍😁

[@ScottBuckets]

Nice work! Came out great. 👍

[@LeoTheCollectorPlays]

Thats freaking cool

[@laceyclark8975]

Love this!! When You get the time should do a video on how you make the plastic Insert ! I make customs (not nearly as good as yours!) and have always wondered how to make the plastic insert so I could make a custom box!

[@billymurray3914]

You are Crazy talented man

[@tana8520]

I think what you guys do is really cool and it intrigues me and inspires me so much!

[@NerdTherapy]

Great to hear! Inspiration is the best gift

[@ToyGeekPH]

That is freakin' awesome!!!

[@branw1941]

this is amazing!

[@chrisriley7799]

A real sneak peek at Imortan Joe custom. I was lucky enough to get Zombie Homer and Bart so really looming forward to another Nerd Therapy custom

[@NerdTherapy]

lol Yeah we are hoping to get him out asap. The plastics company has put us way over schedule. AGH! Sorry and thank you for your support

[@spineljoestar5583]

What the site where you go to custom your boxes because I made a custom funko pop and I want to make my own box for it but I don't know we're to go

[@jubu678900]

This was really interesting. I like how you went step by step an showed the creative process

[@NerdTherapy]

Glad you liked it!

[@vincentrichnomd1265]

Very cool!

[@kaykel5089]

so talented! It's obvious you care about your work!

[@NerdTherapy]

Absolutely! Thank you for watching :)

[@jeremyg371]

very cool, thx Mark for the video, was very informative.

[@pillsburryDoughFun]

I'm definitely going to get into making some pops see how it comes out. Saving your video for future reference thanks nerd therapy!!!!!

[@NerdTherapy]

Hey good luck and thank you for watching!

[@nickachiux]

after seeing your previous videos on custom pops (penguin, smallville, braveheart, etc), I've been waiting to see a video like this, Thank you! My question is how to do you change the plastic holder on the inside of the box to fit the shape of your new pop?

[@melissinha73]

My guess is that he reused the plastic holder that the custom pop came with. Because not much was added to the head it probably fit pretty well and the arms look like they’re secured but the hands look free to hold the guns.

[@insanearts5136]

Quick question what type of paper do you use to print the boxes i cant seem to find the right kind

[@fv1532]

nice the pop looks legit

[@justino626]

Hi Guys! I love your content! You inspire me to design custom Funko's. I do have two quick questions. 1. What sort of paper or way of printing do you use for your boxes? 2. How do you make/get your design decals? I would love to know! Thanks anyway

[@maddiefiles]

you're actually so talented. really good work!

[@NerdTherapy]

Appreciate that.

[@JosuePR_41]

Awesome job, the amount of work you have to do don't even come close for the asking price. Hopefully I could buy one to show support.

[@KL-dl9ze]

How do you make the different parts of the body for the box art?

[@brookeyd11]

did you create the computer version of those yourself? I am trying to design my character in photoshop to put on the box but i'm not sure if there are good template pieces to use to build outside of the generic pops...?

[@lufersaga]

it will be amazing if Funko decides to make Mafia III pops. Lincon, Cassandra, Vito y Burke will be greaaaat in Pops

[@rogerhornsby8180]

Your work is amazing man!

[@rogerhornsby8180]

That's actually nuts for real tho wow

[@erikaguirre4320]

nice pop guys! :D

[@FactQuestTV]

How do you secure the custom pop in the box? do you do custom inserts for the pop?

[@turlllicious2421]

I love your channel! With the announcement meant of the Metallica series pops coming out in August, and they are making them look like the look they had in 1991-1993 ish. But they are selling the bassist that joined in 2003. It should be Jason Newstead. Obviously you make the price, but just tell me and I will have it. Would love to have him in the collection of Metallica Pops! Also I'm the same guy who messaged you on Facebook. Thank you and have a great day

[@LMR__1]

Is the a public download for the Photoshop file for making the figure for the box art? Or glam as you call it, i don't know if that's the actual technical term. Maybe even a box template if you got too.

[@jonathanpanfil4922]

Hello! What silicone did you use for the glasses and where can I purchase it? Thank you!

[@richkearney810]

is there any way of purchasing your photoshop file i have been looking for ages for something like this fo rthe concept pop side of things

[@caffiendreaper]

I’m curious what and how you print on the box? Also is the program you were using to design just photo shop?

[@peetamelark17]

What computer software are you using for the digital image of the pop, and would a tutorial video of that software to make pops be possible?

[@Onicx.]

That's so dope so much talent..just subscribed and followed you on IG..would love to get a custom done by you one day..keep up the great work

[@williepirie5329]

Awesome video

[@jammoxmode5366]

That is awesome

[@mlz2388]

Great video

[@trueCinemaniac]

Love your videos, thanks so much for your behind the scenes how-to videos on customizing Pops! One question, in your previous tutorial, you mentioned prefering to use Apoxie Sculpt since Super Sculpey requires baking in oven and you didn't feel that was safe, and in this video you used SS and baked it. Is there a reason for switching? I'm trying to decide between Apoxie Sculpt, Magic Sculpt and Super Sculpey. Can't wait to get started, thanks for the inspiration!

[@NerdTherapy]

Yes after further use SS is completely safe. No worries there. It also is easier to work with because you can buy smoothing liquid to brush on the clay after use (gets finger prints and scrape marks out)

[@trueCinemaniac]

@@NerdTherapy Fantastic info. You're the best!!

[@thetrailninja3791]

I just saw this video and wow that was amazing... We have a weekly podcast with 4 guys that thought would be so amazing if could get a custom pop for each of us to display on the podcast videos and wondering how to go about getting them done.

[@ragegear5789]

Hi guys! Great work! - One question - where do you find the decals for the facial details?

[@beckielarkin10]

How do you make the plastic inserts?

[@cannibalbananas]

Very cool. How long did you bake it for? And at what temp? I've heard some people say that the funko pop body might melt.

[@peejay788]

I'll be very interested in the custom mad max pops!

[@e1iteLime]

More of these videos please

[@jamesh9986]

I thought you just did KZbin videos but damn man that is amazing! good work!

[@NerdTherapy]

lol no been working as an artist for a little while now

[@jamesh9986]

That's awesome! Keep up the good work!

[@kpla6194]

good job Mark I like it

[@LouisM11113]

Where can I download the documents?? I want to make some custom pops for my groomsmen

[@Chartail1]

QUESTION: a friend is asking me this. If you buy an already made Pop and paint over it, basically creating a new character, do you know if you can sell it under "Custom Pop" or do you need to buy the actual Custom Pop figures in order to sell it on places like etsy?

[@andrewtaylor4077]

mark that pop was truly amazing :)

[@NerdTherapy]

thanks Andrew!

[@albertoaguilar7983]

hello! so you can costume a box if a give you the Pop! made (photo or sketch of the Pop)?

[@pixie2714]

I enjoy your pop tutorials. What program can i get to make my own pop boxes?

[@claranelson1908]

Do you every run into issues with the super sculpey becoming sticky after spraying it with the primer or the clear coat? Typically polymer clay reacts with spray on stuff. How do you avoid this problem?

[@NerdTherapy]

If this is happening you probably arent baking it long enough. Also, try lightly sand it afterwards and spraying a primer on it first

[@bennybear9958]

I would love to see a John Donovan or Lincoln Clay funko

[@romeo1245]

Do you know where i can get this format ?

[@Nic-lt7ju]

Do you get the "Certificate of Authenticity" officially recognized by someone? And if you do how would one be able to do that?

[@conniegray3463]

hi,what app do you use to create these?

[@poppasmokemusic]

/my son passed a few years ago....what do you charge for a personal custom?

[@92_oi4]

I'm so sorry for you, even though it has been 2 years I think if you search their name into Google it takes you to their website with the prices

[@NIGHTMARESK8R111]

Do you guys do commission pieces? Thanks

[@XandeRToXic]

How do you make a custom insert?

[@mattwray4712]

damn bro, that's badass

[@NerdTherapy]

Appreciate that

[@jesserivera2215]

Can you do all mafia 3 characters

[@melissamoretti-stoops7053]

VERY COOL!!!

[@NerdTherapy]

THANKS!

[@WaffleAfterHours]

I was just thinking about this today.

[@NerdTherapy]

about alvarez in mafia 3 lol

[@WaffleAfterHours]

About customizing Funko Pops ^^'

[@marley6772]

Great job love it would love to see the warriors ( the old gang movie ) in pop form ?

[@NerdTherapy]

That would be pretty cool.

[@ArachknightRVL]

my question is,how you guys look in funko pop version?

[@sreecharansankaranarayanan]

Some of the older videos had pop versions of them in the intro/outro.

[@ArachknightRVL]

Sreecharan Sankaranarayanan oh thanks

[@MamaMeya]

first u have to know wut they look like. then try to imagine wut they may look like as a funko pop

[@TheSantiagos]

Hell us grow our channel💙💙💙 we love this channel and watch all your videos!!🤘🏻

[@danielfoster5177]

Yo is there any chance you can release the blank box template?

[@NerdTherapy]

I believe the funkofunatics board has one posted

[@danielfoster5177]

Oh ok thankyou

[@a_watch_enthusiast2149]

Do you do commissions? This is amazing

[@ironprejudice8903]

Mafia 3 is one of my favourite games ever

[@gracegia]

How do you make the plastic insert?

[@NerdTherapy]

i didnt have to on this one but when i do i use a thermoforming machine

[@gracegia]

Nerd Therapy could you please make a vid on it sometime?

[@slippin9860]

Nerd Therapy I too would love a video of the plastic inserts! I've looked everywhere in relation to custom pops and I've only found info on using a hair dryer on an existing plastic insert, which gives less than great results. Ended up having to cut the insert to fit the new body, which ruined the finished look for me :(

[@treborn.9567]

Easter egg dye dippers would have been perfect for the glasses

[@OaklynMediaLLC]

9:48 Bending a paper clip then covering it in clay may have worked well too

[@MamaMeya]

where did u get the pistol

[@ArachknightRVL]

you guys are awesome 😍😁✌

[@NerdTherapy]

no you are!

[@jorgedontola092]

AWESOME WORK! Personally, I prefer to use Illustrator when I design customs. It gives you more control over every part of the character and the box.

[@NerdTherapy]

Illustrator is great as well. I wouldn't say it gives you more control, it's just built with tools that make it more streamline. Ps can do everything that illustrator can do but you may have more steps and might fight it a bit. It really just depends on you preference and experience with the programs.

[@jorgedontola092]

Yeah, you are right on that. I fight too much with photoshop and I suck on that program lol. Btw, I know how to make the boxes with the exact same materials as the ones from Funko. If you are interested on how to make them I'll gladly send you guys and inbox and show you. Just something I'll like to share, 'cause Ilove your channel.

[@NerdTherapy]

Absolutely ide love to here it

[@92_oi4]

Cod you do a hunger games Clove Cato Marvel or Glimmer pop I would love to see that! Thanks for reading and (hopefully) thinking about it

[@LBDByt]

Hey how do we get you guys to make a custom one for us