Casting a STIKFAS figure in durable rigid resin. Featuring ROBERT TOLONE!

[@TheCrafsMan]

Steady Craftin videos are made with the help of DIRECT SUPPORT: www.patreon.com/steadycraftin (You'll also get access to the printable 3D scans of my original sculpted figures, MP3s, exclusive behind-the-scenes videos, shop discounts, and more.) My family and I are so grateful that I get to do this.

[@RobertTolone]

HUGE thanks to The Crafsman for suggesting this collaboration with me! I want all his fans to know that he is as chill and cool and awesome in real life as he is in his videos.

[@machineman6498]

You may have given life to an old line. Thank you for showing the way!

[@TheCrafsMan]

It was an honor and a pleasure working with you, sir! I sincerely appreciate your kindness.

[@kristopherchinander3461]

I’ve been waiting some time for y’all to team up! Very talented, positive and knowledgeable folks. Thank you.

[@kareno8634]

We knew that, but ALWAYS Great to hear! Thanks for your work, turned out very well; What a Team!

[@Parkulele]

Dude, just started watching your channel because of this. You are a wealth of knowledge!!

[@BillMakingStuff]

Meaning to thank you for introducing me to Roberts channel... Thank you mate

[@TheCrafsMan]

You're so welcome, buddy! His vids pack a punch in the amount-of-info-given-in-a-short-time department.

[@KiLLJOY1056]

Crafsman this is insane. I have the biggest Stikfas Collection in the country and I thought I was the only one that remembered them. Thank you for this video. They are from 2006 so the plastic on the non Hasbro ones are brittle now. Hasbros still work great. My favorite creator and my favorite toy all in one video. Melting.

[@Ponce2170]

How about Xevoz?

[@KoryBrownRox]

I loooooooved Stikfas! When they were a thing I was only able to get my hand on a few, none of which I have anymore. About once every 2-3 years I scour the internet hoping they are still a thing, but alas, it ends in heartbreak every time.

[@Skittlebrau46]

I was lucky enough to find a comic shop that was closing out some old stuff, and got a whole box full of various STIKFA boxes for dirt cheap! I even got a few of the dragons which I haven’t seen anywhere else.

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

:)

[@KiLLJOY1056]

@@Ponce2170 Never liked Xevos, personally I think Bionicles were the king of that category. I mostly Just have Cuboyds, Every Stikfa and then some, some Shockinis too.

[@UncleJessy]

Did I just see STIKFAS in the title of a video!?!?! One of the absolute best action figures EVER!!!

[@lokiwartooth1138]

I got into these years ago when the dragons and ninjas came out. They are a dream to customize

[@jamessrpwoc519]

I have been hunting Stikfas for months. I think that this is absolutely awesome !! I have the Master Assassin Stikfa that I punched out but then I have the Samurai that I haven't punched out. If you look at prices right now it's crazy. The most underrated posable action figure that ever entered the toy market.

[@sethcompany5764]

I would make a mold so I could have an infinite supply of them, but I don't really do that

[@Miscast]

So excited to see this cross over! Robert is fantastic.

[@BPCustomCreations]

Absolutely my thoughts exactly!

[@ramenfeed]

Miscast is a crafsfan confirmed, love it

[@sonicrockmanx]

LOL!!!!! 9:46 After watching crafsman for years that was *HILARIOUS!!!!!!* LOL!!!!!! The way how he said it was hilarious. I wasn't expecting it! I was crying in laughter! Oh man such a fun, educational, and inspirational crafsman is.

[@kyleb9033]

"According to this mess right here... it's cured." I adore the wit in your speaking

[@clivechandler7793]

You have awakened my creativity, CrafsMan, I can't wait to get to creating and making again. Thank you so much!

[@adamnapolitano432]

The problem with Stickfas was the inconsistencies in the plastic at the time and imperfections in some of the designs in later sets. As someone that owned Stickfas and watches both channels from this collaboration, this put a smile on my face. ^_^

[@card_stock_gliders]

How can a video be so funny, compelling, elegant, silly, precise, and heartfelt at the same time?

[@clarewillison9379]

When it’s a Crafsman video, that’s how!

[@Jarom.M]

Here's a tip when using a popsicle stick for your stirring device: The curved end prevents you from getting into sharp corners of a mixing cup. Use a pair of side cutters to square off the end so you can get into the corners.

[@Toasterloaf]

I love just hearin' Mrs. CrafsMan in the back being concerned about all that bubble wrap, lmao. You married a keeper.

[@andrewwilliams528]

I'm currently working on a very high stress senior graphic design project. Your videos are keeping me going. Every time you upload I'm reminded that I'm supposed to be having fun when I create and its put me back into the right headspace. Thank you.

[@ColonelSandersLite]

It's not nice to stress out your seniors like that bud.

[@valentine_puppy]

Every time this man shows up I feel so comforted and welcomed and encouraged to do something. He definitely has a Bob Ross style. CrafsMan thank you so much for these great vidos. They are so cool and I love each and every one I can watch.

[@giannimassaro4636]

This is awesome for many reasons! 1. I’m loving the collab with my other favorite crafter Robert Tolone. 2. I LOVED stikfas as a kid and they got me into action figure customization. 3. I’m working on recreating a 1/12 scale action figure right now and this is super helpful!

[@Ichthyodactyl]

It's so difficult for me to be genuinely happy these days but your videos never fail to make me smile, Crafsman. You're truly a treasure.

[@DullPoints]

Seeing the brittle version break made me so sad to think of some poor kid out there getting a broken toy. I'm glad you and Robert could fix it up better than brand new! Mr. SteadyCraftin, this was a beautiful video.

[@UncleJessy]

I’ve never heard of a squish mold… now this looks like it could be really dang cool to try

[@porkchopulator]

Crafsman, you really bring a lot of light into the world.

[@EV4UTube]

I love Roberts channel. Such great work. Thanks for collaborating.

[@boneman-calciumenjoyer8290]

Ah, that's exactly what I needed. I felt a little down today, thank you for uploading a video Crafsman.

[@gojirazillasaurus6341]

Same :,)

[@Ranbowkiss]

When my two favorite KZbinrs team up, it's gonna be a great day!

[@Nershedify]

I recently looked into buying these again after all these years and finding this video made me happy

[@chwbcc]

I love love LOVE your content. HOWEVER, I about lost my mind when you took off your messy gloves and you had a second pair of gloves on under them... That was hilarious! I thought for a second I was going to going to see the real you... but BAM NO! "Back up gloves!" HILARIOUS! Thank you for creating great content, you are amazing!!!

[@CharacterDesignForge]

I like to think that KZbin took away the Dislike button because it was no longer a necessary feature for specifically the Crafsman's channel. (I love Stikfas, but struggled with that same brittleness! This is awesome!)

[@CharacterDesignForge]

What's INSANE was, last week I was trying to remember this toyline that a friend was sent by Hasbro as a kid as part of market research, it never did too well and I couldn't remember anything about it- until ay 7:29 in this video a XEVOS package appears, and it turns out it's licensed to use the Stikfa system, kind of like Glyos! Crazy coincidence!

[@Brickerbrack]

I think there's someone who clicks the Dislike button just to make sure it works...

[@Pridetoons]

Amen, also I love your channel too.

[@keithfulkerson]

@@CharacterDesignForge I had a few Xevos, and didn't know that. They were pretty sturdy compared to what I'm seeing of the stikfas.

[@TheCrafsMan]

:D Super appreciate each one of y'all! Brookes, I was excited for a second thinking KZbin had done away with the dislike button! :D Xevos are definitely of a better quality plastic. When assembling a set, the plastic felt sturdy and quality, like putting together a LEGO Bionicle or something... where you just KNOW it's not gonna snap apart. :)

[@carlycharlesworth1497]

Crafsman, you are hilarious, and so inventive and interesting. I have never come across any other KZbinr who I enjoy watching as much as you. Thank you for the videos. You're the best Crafsman!

[@UncleJessy]

I gotta go digging through my storage boxes to see if I can find my Stikfas from way back in 2001/2002

[@lordcchancleta9579]

make a video and 3d print it.

[@lokiwartooth1138]

Yyyyes release stls

[@lifeholdstrategic]

So rad!! You and Robert will become the Hall and Oats of the craft world!

[@linzertube]

An excellent collaboration, CrafsMan! We all know that you’re not lazy; you’re clever to send this dilemma to a molding & casting expert, like Robert Tolone. And now, we all learned some 100% awesome stuff from both you and Robert.👏🤩

[@kalbotero9232]

Yes I'm happy to see you collaborating with Mr Tolone 🔥❤️

[@andrewarmstrong5266]

Yessssss the team up we all wanted!!!! Crafsman and Robert together is potential asmr / education overload. Ps I loved stikfas and I’m laughing out loud literally at the “happy birthday that’s for you right there” lol

[@TheLeNiBo]

That bit of packing up the Stikfas gave me a chuckle. I love your videos! I want to try some of your projects; namely these with injection molds.

[@deborahdanhauer8525]

This was great!! When you said the Kool-Aid man was going to come busting through your wall, I really did laugh out loud🐝🤗❤️

[@SuperVoodude]

Great collab between two great teachers! Robert has been one of the best channels I've ever binged since you recommend him. I can only wish I could be as wise as him in something so specific since I like too many things to be a master in anything :P

[@superbman4088]

Great job on the collab guys. I think you crafters can work out a crafting network for your shows. Spread the love.

[@Nenezilla]

I know nothing about resin, molds, etc. I just listen to your voice, it's very soothing.Thank you for you video.

[@WallHaxxx]

This video and some tetrahydrocannabinol just saved my mental health for the afternoon. I would have been on my way to a panic attack if I hadn't taken a moment to chill and found this notification. Much love and gratitude, for everything you do for this community. You are gift. 🤗💖🙏

[@PantsMan13]

That is 100% satisfying. Thanks Crafsman and Robert.

[@PopeRocket]

Haha. Wow. Blast from the past. I remember the old Stikfas forums and all the cool creations we came up with. Still have my parts box with old projects.

[@speedandstyletony]

I found my Stikfas figure just the other day while cleaning. I used it for a stop-motion video when I was taking video production classes. Literally holding it, well playing with it, while watching this episode. BTW loved the packaging sequence!

[@strangerx3655]

Crafsman, I love the rapid cut effect you did for snipping the sprue, like Gio San Pedro. I know that's a ton of work, but I want you to know I see and appreciate it.

[@brandonwarner8450]

Beautiful collaboration of my favorite two KZbin channels!. I love both you guys, thanks for doing what you all do!

[@AlbertFilice]

Cool! Fun seeing it remade with the sprue and all

[@steventurner6902]

The farting glove is back!!! I had no idea how much I missed the farting glove until its triumphant retun in this episode. Thank you farting glove we all appreciate your comedy stylings and your important contribution to The CrafsMan show. I realy enjoyed your latest video CrafsMan. As a fellow crafter I know how important it is to constantly learn new and usful things as I continue on my creative path. Thank you for teaching me and all your fans and supporters so much about life, crafting, and sharing what you love.

[@markkevin7245]

Stikfas look really cool… good idea! Though abit expensive on eBay… Robert is so great… I don’t like the word expert but he is one in the true sense

[@Voirreydirector]

Props to Christopher, man ole man, and to Robert, for working with this fine mind.

[@bottledwaterprod]

I found Stikfas the same way at a Toys R' Us back in 2004. I made some customs out of them and made a stop-motion movie as my first film project. Also, working on these is why I wear a face shield when using my Dremel. Got half a cutoff wheel stuck in my forehead.

[@OlPurpleBeard]

I have so many fond memories of stikfas and the communities that sprang up around them. Anyone else remember the Asylum or Katoots boards back in the day? I keep trying to buy out folks lots on eBay but always end up outbid 😂

[@mathieu4204]

Stikfas is a great line. I remember discovering them through an ad in ToyFare magazine. You could only order them online from Singapore and they only had the basic black soldier. When Hasbro bought them up or got the license, then came all the wacky characters and colors.

[@danthemakerman]

Great video man!! I love the Collab, I've been watching Robert since you introduced him to me. Good stuff!!

[@Pridetoons]

Steady keeps saying that he might be wrong but Steady is never wrong. NEVER!

[@EricElwellArt]

I love it when my favorite youtubers work together! :D

[@DRYeisleysCreations]

You embodied the reasons I loved and hated Stikfas in the first 4 minutes. Easy to assemble, easy to break. What I learned is that some were produced by two different companies, meaning they have two different qualities. For a couple of years, Hasbro had the license to produce Stikfas. They also produced a short-lived action figure series based on them called Xevoz. Xevoz were called up to a 6-inch scale, and were incompatible for Stikfas. Stikfas did have future plans for the action figure line, new molds and bigger figures, as well as getting the rights to produce Evangelion-based kits, but alas, the creator got involved in a sex scandal and all of his plans have gone nowhere.

[@yrunaked4]

If Robert dont know it about molding and casting resin, then its not worth knowing. Such a wealth of knowledge

[@dustins3505]

Like super easy Gunpla. Love it. I like clipping them from the runners, cleaning them and snapping together. Reminds me that I have to finish one tonight.

[@msspynoodle6505]

You are the first youtuber that makes me excited when watching your vids. Keep up the fun crafs!

[@BeauSeverson]

I haven't thought about Stikfas in so so long. I had one of these so long ago when I thought I would use it for stop motion animation with Stop Motion Pro. As a kid at the time mostly it just got lost in my room, fell apart, and eventually got thrown out. (I had the boxed one which held up very well). Thanks for this short of nostalgia.

[@TheOnlyDamien]

I love craftsmama going off about the bubble wrap haha. Also thanks for introducing me to Robert!

[@Parkulele]

Hey Crafsman, any plans for doing a video on getting fine details when using Super Sculpey for things like TTRPG miniatures? Fingers and finer details elude me.

[@philashby2823]

That red samurai figure was rare and expensive, even back then!

[@Kiptoe]

This video is an absolute gem 💎

[@maddestmike5791]

CrafsMan is the reason I have so much respect for toy makers. ^^

[@Nerdtronic]

Nice cross over! I love both you guys. I was thinking i bet we could 3d print a set of these. Would take some creative 3d modeling though to make a custom one.

[@machineman6498]

You CAST a ball and socked Skitfas? Please CrafsMan, try a Xevoz. (Haven’t watched yet) Edit: ok, that had some painful memories of cracking sockets. But the fact you were able to get a tough enough cast with resin is amazing. If you haven’t sent him on his way, rip open that Razor Claw for a little play time. That one holds up well. Thank you for making this!

[@jasonrhome710]

Ugh! The unintentional snapping physically hurt! Bad childhood memories resurfaced!

[@Heidegaff]

Idk why but every time I hear "Ello an welcom to de CrefMen Sho, mah nam is yo ho, TheCreeeefMeeeen!" I smile. You bring me inner peace, CrafsMan.

[@f.d.6667]

It's amazing when two geniuses cooperate!

[@gokuta333]

Jesus man, i forgot that i really really wanted one of these when i was younger. Thanks for the Nostalgia hit.

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

So very good! I love the humor in this episode, it's right on the money. I also love that you did a collaboration with Mr. Tolone! That guy, like yourself, is a MASTER! I owe pretty much everything that I know about molding and casting to you two guys. Also, someone with the initials TCMSC mysteriously sent me some Stickfas, so I'll just use this comment as a chance to say to that generous person... Thank YOU!

[@TheCrafsMan]

That is so very generous of you to say! This is one where I thought "WHY did I use that much resin?" annnnnnd "WHY did I have to select RED?!?" When my son saw the footage, he thought it looked like something that would be in a super violent film. :/ Next time I'll use BLUE! :D (P.S. Watch out... those Stikfas can be brittle! ;) )

[@CajunCraftastrophe]

@@TheCrafsMan you have schooled me on the brittality of Stikfas! I only use the tail fin of that surfboard figure to give the ray gun on my Undead Astronaut some flair. : )

[@jeffersonharris]

I've been looking up how to do this specific thing for like 4 months. Thank you for this

[@JasonP6339]

"That's too much bubble wrap..." - Says the sweetest sounding lady ever

[@willwynn6141]

Crafman...Thank you so much for bringing joy into the world through your magnificent vidows. You are a gift from the Good Lord.

[@christopherarredondo7994]

Early 2000s I had a bunch of awesome Stickfas especially the giant armed robot. These are great!

[@HalidonDioramas]

It's a great day when i get to watch two of my favourites back to back!!! I like those figures, perfect for some stop motion action 👍

[@tylerschuler6853]

I'd love to see you build a model kit, or do a custom from one! Maybe a gundam or something, you clipping out the pieces was such a great experience!

[@StudioHannah]

That WAS pretty neat! I have one of these Stikfas figures and I’m always very careful not to break it. I could tell it was brittle when I first got it. It makes a good little desk buddy, though!

[@Adam-zc3of]

"Hapeh birfday, thas for you right thur" I f**king lost it! lol

[@playathomedad7335]

Wow, Crafsman! I loved seeing your and Robert Tolone team up like this. I sure would like to see more of you two doing some more of this teamwork stuff. Also, how difficult would it be to make your own version of these characters using the same ball & socket connectors from STIKFAS?

[@sushimandaddi]

Oh man!! I have a huge collection of stikfas so excited to watch, they are tough to find

[@aguymydude2599]

I cant believe you also own Stickfas and even Xevoz too! I thought I was the only one who remembered and still collected them :O! I wish someone would revive both lines of toy.

[@LathanM]

I loved these and still have a bunch of them on my shelf. I would have killed for the store display one back when they came out. Such a great get.

[@zenobibonsai]

no matter how bad my day, craftsman always makes it brighter :)

[@philashby2823]

Amazed to see Stiks on your channel. I was very into them and an active part of the customization group. I even have my designs and name on the boxes of some of the later releases..

[@machineman6498]

The asylum!

[@philashby2823]

@@machineman6498 Yeah, a nice bunch.

[@RAT-BOY1112]

Crafsman with that red resin it looks like a crime scene

[@3dpprofessor]

So, the guy who made stickfas is now making 3D printed versions that he called "Modibots". And I kinda love them.

[@machineman6498]

He made the Hasbro releases early on when they had the license. He is however 100% to be credited as lead on Xevoz.

[@philashby2823]

Do you mean Ban Yinh Jheow?

[@machineman6498]

@@philashby2823 No. Wayne Losey from Hasbro. He was around the RI area for a while but may have moved along with Modibot to San Francisco. Bany J has been out of the spotlight after “that incident” as far as I can see.

[@philashby2823]

@@machineman6498 That’s exactly what I was wondering! I remember the time the official website stopped getting updates and the comms all stopped just when we were waiting for the Evangelion figures to get released…

[@BPCustomCreations]

Crafsman, your "lazy" is the worst excuse for lazy haha. Another great one, my friend!

[@LinauLee]

When 2 of your favorite KZbin world’s collide, you know it’s gonna be Sumpin special! hUgz, Lee

[@workbenchwillis]

I was given one of these guys (no box) years ago. He’s been sitting on my desk at work. I love him. Had no idea he had a name. Love that you made a casting. Great video, but now I want to try it myself and make an army of them. Cool to see the cross over, keep them coming.

[@The.MisterE]

Yes!!! ‘BDT, someone made a STIKFAS reproduction video!

[@JohnClark-tt2bl]

This is some Crafception, and I greatly approve. You and Rob together, awesome.

[@rainbowditto9033]

Look at all those cool figures!! Oh, and i will say. People with skin allergies, be double double careful with resin! Learned that one the hard way last week, had a real bad reaction haha.

[@freedoomed]

i had a half dozen of the original stifkas and another dozen or so of the kits after they started releasing themed ones. loved those so much.

[@LaserTurtle]

Hey Mr Crafsman, when are you gonna get a Gundam model kit? I've been dipping my toe into these things and the modifications people do are right up your alley. Resin. Weathering. Battle damage. Kit bashing. 3D printing. Custom molding. Airbrush paint jobs. I see all the stuff people do and my mind keeps coming back to what would the Crafsman make? Plus I know you love robots and stuff from the 80s.

[@dkeohane36]

Nice work on the editing on this one Crafsman.

[@MuffinMachine]

I didn’t expect the time travel. But I did time travel. Back to 2004. Having a tackle box full of stikfas weapons, a mavis digital camera that used 3.1” floppies, and a desire to photograph a stikfas in any small environment you can think of. And don’t forget your clear nail polish so you can “re-bulk” your stikfas ball joints. Good times.

[@CobwebsandCandlesticks]

" Happy Birthday! That's for you right thar!"

[@lisathuban8969]

The CrafsMan is triumphant!

[@Orangie2008]

Wow, the sound recording on this was amazing. Thanks, CrafsMan.

[@DavidGuyton]

BACKUP GLOVE!