Star Wars 6" Black Series The Mandolorian Custom Tutorial (Weathering and magnets!!!)

I decided to do a quick tutorial on how I customized my Mandolorian action figure! I hope this helps you all out!
Link to my Instagram where I photograph this figure:
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[@ethanglover8244]

**when you can't even find a mandalorian black series figure then watch a video of a guy cutting one up** nice video, great idea with the magnets though i couldn't bring myself to do it lol!

[@RustbeltCollector]

Haha I got very lucky in finding one of these bad boys! With the popularity of the new show, he will get even harder to find!

[@RustbeltCollector]

EBrix Studios and thank you for the compliment! The magnet works very well for my toy photography!

[@rtb2k6]

There are plenty of Mandalorian figures on eBay if your willing to pay double the real price.

[@ethanglover8244]

@@rtb2k6 i think i'm gonna hold out until a beskar edition, though that one will sell out in half the time most likely

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@ethanglover8244 I really hope Hasbro does a good job with that version!

[@jamesfiveash3414]

Dry brushing is when you apply paint to your brush and rub or flick it over fabric to remove most of its liquid properties so you’re left with just paint pigments on your brush this allows you to flick your brush over raised areas on a model and leave the paint on the highest edges pretty much the opposite of a wash

[@RustbeltCollector]

Yeah, I misspoke when I said I dry brushed the cape lol! I did a wash on the cape, not a dry brushing.

[@ghostfaceshillah4214]

This just makes the figure 1000 times better 🔥🔥🔥

[@RustbeltCollector]

Thanks man!!!

[@cdigman]

Love the magnet hack..could you have used just one magnet in the rifle, then just placed a small metal stud in the figs back shoulder for it to attach to? Thank you for the video.

[@RustbeltCollector]

Yup! that certainly could have worked too! However, I think using too magnets creates a stronger bond and holds it better.

[@RyanByrne999]

Awesome idea w the magnets

[@myrofltank4172]

OH I LOVE THIS I HAD THE SAME IDEA I WAS GOING TO USE MAGNETS WITH A SOFT CLOTH CAPE THANKS FOR SHOWING ANOTHER WAY OF DOING IT I WAS GOING TO GLUE A TINY SHAVED MAGNET INTO THAT SLOT THE RIFLE SITS IN COVER IT WITH PUTTY AND PAINT OVER IT TO MAKE IT MATCH BUT THE RIFLE IS THE EXACT SAME IDEA :)

[@1990hondacivic]

I’m gonna buy two and make the other one have silver armor

[@RustbeltCollector]

That would be awesome ! I have seen several people do that on instagram and facebook!

[@Red-Renegade-Studios]

Already done😄

[@myrofltank4172]

BEFORE YOU DO THAT THERES A BESKAR VERSION COMING OUT IN A FEW MONTHS :)

[@myrofltank4172]

THIS IS A LONK FOR THE PRE ORDER I THINK IT CAN SHIP ANYWHERE www.ebgames.ca/Toys-Collectibles/Games/875805/star-wars-black-series-the-mandalorian

[@nylok4566]

@@myrofltank4172 you said it 7 months too late I think he probably did it in that time

[@iskeypxx]

you should've used magnetic earrings for the magnets instead. those are like at least twice smaller.

[@RustbeltCollector]

Didn't even think about that, but that's a good idea for next time!

[@jananlee]

Great tutorial and I’m inspired now. I think I’m following you on Ig actually!

[@RustbeltCollector]

I am glad this could be helpful!! I saw you comment pop up on instagram, thanks for following me there!!

[@derpypugp1284]

Super nice work and great inspiration! I’m going to try this with a couple of my figures as well :D

[@RustbeltCollector]

Derpy Pug :P glad you enjoyed it and that it was helpful! Good luck on your figures!

[@KickapooNinja]

MAGNETIZE! MAGNETIZE!

[@RustbeltCollector]

You win best comment 😂

[@CMCustom112]

Most Helmets slant in. Mine did. Also, the left paldron fell off right out of the Package. Right Butterfly joint as well as the Left Knee was frozen with glue from the factory. Returned to Amazon. I will only get another if Figuarts decides to make the character. Which probably wont happen.

[@RustbeltCollector]

That really sucks!! I’ve heard of some pretty bad factory errors, but so far all my figures have been okay. I picked up a second one from GameStop and the helmet was perfect, nice sharp edges and it looks great! No other issues either. If Figuarts does get it, that would be pretty awesome though!!

[@noahperez902]

What figure should I get

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@noahperez902 It all depends on what figures you like! Collect what you love :)

[@brandonkeisler86]

Christopher Miller Sh Figuarts just released pictures of their Mandalorian release

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@brandonkeisler86 I saw that as well! It looks very very nice! The helmet is a little off, but I still may buy it!

[@jeanlucacanomontiel4824]

Oh thank you so much I couldn't find a magnet tutorial for a week and this just poped

[@RustbeltCollector]

glad I could help!

[@beardoface8222]

Try using liquid black shoe polish for your wash. Super easy to use with great results no mixing necessary just brush on and wipe off

[@1981troyboy]

or try using a real wash... you dont have to rub it it off. you just paint it on and it flows in to the cracks.

[@kitsune2077]

Was coming in the comment to say that. Shoe polish give a way better weathering effect that the wash that are sell for this in my opinion

[@rtb2k6]

I use liquid show polish and it's works really well.as you say no need to water it down either.

[@RustbeltCollector]

I will give that a try on some future custom perhaps! I still am an amateur with this type of thing, so I continually experiment with techniques.

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@1981troyboy I have used them before. At the moment of filming this, I had run out so I went to my older style of washes.

[@Starwarsfan2020]

So how does the paint hold up ? I painted a custom and scarped the paint with my finger nail and it came off do you know what I’m doing wrong

[@RustbeltCollector]

Typically the paint will chip off unless you seal the paint. I didn't seal this figure since I just used a wash on it. To seal a figure after painting you can use a flat or matte clear coat/lacquer to keep the paint from chipping.

[@Starwarsfan2020]

Rustbelt Collector thank you so much I’m gonna try that today

[@elprix8325]

Thank You for the idea

[@coast219]

That's what I did with mine. Cut the peg off and superglued a magnet to the side of the gun and a matching magnet to the strap.

[@RustbeltCollector]

Awesome! I think it looks way better when you do something like that to it!

[@coast219]

@@RustbeltCollector cutting the peg off was the hardest part😆

[@calcugedhion1592]

Gonna make a cloth cape. Maybe try and wire it too if my super glue will hold up and not stay too firm

[@RustbeltCollector]

Definitely possible!

[@pennywisethedancingclown7445]

Why are they hating on you it’s your figure you made it look cool 👍

[@rtb2k6]

What size magnets did you use please ?

[@RustbeltCollector]

I don't know the exact size, since they were just cheap Walmart magnets. But I would guess about 6mm diameter and maybe 2-3mm thick?

[@155Metallica]

Nice! Thanks!

[@brunopina3108]

What is actually "rubbing alcohol" for? Is it the kind of alcohol used to clean wounds?

[@RustbeltCollector]

Bruno Piña yup! It’s 50% isopropyl alcohol! I just always call it rubbing alcohol.

[@brunopina3108]

Thanks @@RustbeltCollector Is the first time I see someone using it to thin paint for a wash, almost everyone use water. Is it difficult? Don't you have to work quick before the alcohol evaporates?

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@brunopina3108 You can use water as well. When using alcohol, it will dry a bit faster so you have to work quick but I like it because the areas that I want paint to stay will dry and not wipe away as easily. I hope that makes sense :)

[@rtb2k6]

I used liquid shoe polish and get the exact same effect and there is no need to water it down.easily removed if you use to much to.

[@bob6969]

You could have used 1 magnet and 1 piece of metal. Then you could use a thin piece of metal for inside the rifle.

[@RustbeltCollector]

In hindsight that’s a great idea! Less to cover over on the rifle!

[@LadiesmanBumblebee]

Any tips on how to get the head off of the figure? I've been trying to pop mine off and the sucker really wants to stay in?

[@RustbeltCollector]

Try the boil-and-pop method! You can find good videos on it here on youtube, but basically you heat up some water, soak the part you want to pop off from the figure and then pull it out and pop it off. the heat from the water softens the plastic enough to let it pop off easily. I hope that helps!

[@LadiesmanBumblebee]

Rustbelt Collector Perfect, thanks for the tip.

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@LadiesmanBumblebee you're welcome! I hope it works for you!!

[@williamgarcia-medina9989]

How do you take the head out? (twss).

[@RustbeltCollector]

I’ve never tried it. But I’ve seen people have good luck boiling it and prying it out :) it’s just a blank head though, no facial features.

[@dennisconnors2178]

Hi, I know I’m pretty late but is there anything else I can use if I don’t have a drill?

[@soklouka325]

You should have cleaned it up like how he looks now with the new armor

[@RustbeltCollector]

Ur mad I’ve seen some people make custom Full Beskar armor for the mando, but I like his original armor the best!

[@Ddigzdirt]

the magnets worked perfectly. now to bring myself to drilling into my toy🤢

[@RustbeltCollector]

Once you do it there is no going back 😳

[@Ddigzdirt]

@@RustbeltCollector this is the way🤣

[@Ddigzdirt]

@@RustbeltCollector got my magnets today and good lord what an improvement. thanks again for the fanfrickintastic idea👊

[@MrHalonoob117]

Have you tried doing an oil wash instead of an acrylic? I prefer oil, but you’re acrylic wash in this looks good all the same 👍

[@RustbeltCollector]

I have never tried it, but its something I will look into!

[@MrHalonoob117]

Its kinda a mixed bag because oil takes forever to dry. So you can cover large parts of a figure or model at once then wipe away. However with that means you need to wait for the oil to dry properly when you have the figure where you want it before you can do other things with it.

[@wjswogud6371]

Doesn't the paint on the figure come off later?

[@RustbeltCollector]

It can, but typically it holds up well. If paint chipping is an issue, you can seal it with a flat varnish to preserve the paint.

[@rtb2k6]

You need to do a before and after shot of the figure.

[@RustbeltCollector]

That's a good idea! I wish I had done that with this. If I do more tutorials, I will do it that way!

[@rtb2k6]

@@RustbeltCollector what size magnets did you use please ?

[@tylerfolk2090]

Can you do a weathering video on a stormtrooper making it into a imperial remanent trooper

[@JH50166]

How do you remove the head without breaking it

[@joshlawrence236]

You have to put the head in hot water for a bit then you can pop the head off. You can use hot water in a cup.

[@JH50166]

@@joshlawrence236 is it permanent? Or can you put the head back on the figure?

[@joshlawrence236]

You can put the head back on the figure

[@JH50166]

@@joshlawrence236 ok thanks

[@JH50166]

@@joshlawrence236 by hot water, do you mean just out of a tap or as in boiling water?

[@GramOfAdderall]

Quick, informative, and great video, but absolutely horrid auto zooming and camera work. Try and get a fixed distance that your camera zooms and then work around that distance, rather than have the camera constantly auto zooming on the background.

[@RustbeltCollector]

Thanks! I'm glad the video was helpful and I appreciate the critique! The camera doesn't auto-zoom, but it can't focus super close-up so I zoomed it in between takes to get a close-up view of some of the smaller things I was working on (drilling the hole, the magnets, etc). In the future I will keep that in mind though and try to make it more enjoyable to watch!

[@GramOfAdderall]

Rustbelt Collector Yeah I know the distance and space you’re working with is very tricky, I just hate for the zoom to take away from your hard work. You did a great job, man, I’ll be checking out your other stuff too!

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@GramOfAdderall Thank you!! :)

[@FintrisOrchid]

This doesn’t work. We bought the same magnets and tried to crack them like you. Nothing.

[@RustbeltCollector]

That would be an odd thing to fake. I’ve bought those magnets multiple times and they always crack with pliers. You could also try putting them in a plastic bag and tapping them with a hammer. If all else fails, you can find small magnets on amazon pretty easily.

[@FintrisOrchid]

@@RustbeltCollector ok also sorry I accused you. I was disappointed that the magnets didn’t work. I’m sorry

[@aldogarcia3779]

Ouuu this video sucks the repaint is horrible

[@RustbeltCollector]

Well, like most things, that is subjective. I can fully understand that one may not find my method of customization unappealing to them, and to that I say to each their own! I always encourage customizers to find their own style and taste in such things. But what I cannot understand is why anyone who doesn't like it would feel the need to comment about it. If you or anyone else doesn't like what I did to customize this figure, by all means offer constructive criticism, I am always open improving my creative work. But if you have nothing to add except a rude comment....well...to that I say, move along, friend. And I hope that in future you find a better way to present your opinions to others in a way that uplifts instead of adding nothing to the conversation. MTFBWY

[@aldogarcia3779]

The repaint looks dark and because of that it does not look very good

[@aldogarcia3779]

Im sorry for my comment

[@RustbeltCollector]

@@aldogarcia3779 thanks for commenting back, dude! That’s fair, I went with a really heavy wash on this figure and it probably got a little out of hand. It’s an older custom, and since this video I’ve experimented more with earth tones and a more layered approach to weathering. I just haven’t had time to actually record the other customs I’ve made.

[@aldogarcia3779]

It would be great what did you do a repaint of mando beskar of the black series because the painting its dark and it doesnt seem like the original