The MASSIVE Problem With LEGO Customs!

[@runkelpokk9]

side torso printing and back leg printing are always a hard no for me

[@nathonso_edits]

The ones with custom moulded parts are kind of ugly and overly detailed, I prefer ones that stick to the standards of official minifigs

[@bigweld6792]

for sure, if you really want something super detailed there are better looking and cheaper options in action figures or table-top miniatures

[@oliverpuppetproductions8753]

i honestly hate lego customs (besides certain more "vanilla" brands) they just look like ugly, bastardized version of lego figures, plus their prices make normal lego look like pocket change

[@Thejrguy]

Sorry, but I’m not spending $600 on a mini fig

[@MC-Bricks]

That’s not even real

[@Thejrguy]

@@MC-Bricks that’s how much he paid for RoboCop You can check the video again.

[@mantafae]

@@Thejrguy $600 HK, which is about $77 USD. Still wildly expensive, but nowhere near $600 USD lol

[@Thejrguy]

@@mantafaeoh didn’t see that hi thanks

[@mshine7991]

Facts atp jus save up for a 3d printer and learn how to make em yourself can save a whole lot of money that way

[@Dannyredninja]

Another issue with customs is that there is no replacing damaged parts. My core figs Advanced Suit came with a scratch on the face as well as the arm and sadly nothing was able to be done about the head. I have been looking on the second hand market for months for a replacement but still nothing has shown up. If custom companies did multiple runs of figures not only could collector's get figures if they had not heard of a brand at that time, but also they can buy replacements if it gets damaged.

[@TommyCFigs]

that's a shame :( yeah I agree I didn't really touch on this in the video but replacement parts would be great for companies to offer

[@JLacay]

@@TommyCFigs Another reason not to buy overpriced custom minifigures

[@Vor1ki]

That’s why I love Clonearmycustoms, wish every custom company was like them. No pre-orders, actually “affordable” prices (no figs above 35$) and takes only a week to get there. And if there is an issue with your order will replace them

[@ddddavyy8383]

The real problem is custom figures always look disgusting and are overly priced. Seriously, over $100 for 1 figure that has ugly, non Lego looking bulky parts made out of a crappy plastic that doesn't match the look of official Lego...just don't buy custom figs unless they're just printing like Lego does. These bulky looking things just look bad...

[@fennekin1750]

That custom Groot is UGLY!! Honestly, GOTG3 Groot doesn't even need any specialized parts; all he needs to be accurate is the base, official figure, with the Woody/Avatar legs and arms, and a new faceprint thats more accurate. And, no, Hulk and Thanos do NOT need a specialized torso; bigfigs are perfect for them! But, I do agree that _some_ characters need a new specialized torso. And, custom minifig companies (or teams, no company) shouldn't make specialized parts that are ugly and un-Lego-like, such as that Groot, the Lizard you bought, NWH Doc Ock, Goblin, etc etc. I hate the trend of over-detailing custom minifigs; its tacky and messy. That Deadpool in the vid is really well-done and Lego-y. Thats what all minifigs should look like; super detailed, but clean. (Actually, where did you get that Deadpool? I'm curious) Only make parts and prints that are Lego-y; its cleaner and cooler. Minifigs should be super detailed but also very clean and Lego-y. Thats the whole point of the minifig style. Otherwise, you practically have just an action figure pasted onto a minifig, which looks wrong. Adapt the original's whole.... _everything_ into the Lego [minifig] style.

[@catnipproductions]

Lego has actually made the bigger torso mould before. When Nexo Knights was still a theme, the character of Axl had a bigger and wider torso and arms compared to everyone else

[@rellko3900]

My dude a lot of these aren’t minifigures anymore, they’re just becoming action figures.

[@Leannomali]

5:22 noooooooooo!!

[@owensanfordstuff]

Ive never been impressed by custom minifigures, they over do it

[@analauragonzalezaguilar1196]

Nah Hulk and Thanos are better with the big fig mold

[@fennekin1750]

100%. Otherwise, they'll be disproportionate and too small.

[@tomclift7630]

Lego still needs to look like Lego! Don't get me wrong some more printing would be great on characters that do need it. And a new torso piece would be great! And half the time shoulder armour that slots over the neck piece would be good enough for details

[@ComicBoy750]

6:15 That’s my biggest complaint with these high quality adult collector customs. Sure they’re expensive, but you’re getting what you pay for. The shipping time is just atrocious though! I ordered a Spider Gwen & it took 8 months to arrive & when it did finally arrive, I had no warning, it just randomly arrived one day. I also ordered a Sabine Wren & a Spider Rex back in March & I have no idea when they’ll get here. It’s really annoying not knowing anything after I place my order.

[@PotatoCrusader]

Most customs are just trash, but an action figure at that point

[@micahnike18]

Thank you for calling out the extremely flawed preorder system!!! If you sell customs, make the minifigure first, then sell it. It’s that simple. If you think it’s too risky, start by selling in small quantities. That’s the way I do it and it works perfectly! If something sells out, you can take as long as you need to restock and your buyers will continuously hype up the restock for you instead of complaining about not getting getting a minifig they payed for 3 months ago

[@darrylwayne1292]

Why the hell do people keep trying to add so much detail to Lego. It’s not even Lego anymore after a point. The mandalorian with actual shoulder pads and braces looks ridiculous as a Lego. Just get action figures at that point. The whole point of Lego is it is its own style. It’s impressionistic, not perfectly detailed versions. That was the charm with the original line of them. Now that more and more detail is getting added it’s starting to lose its fun.

[@willowthefish5046]

1:26 axel from nexo knights did this

[@nerd7834]

So did the wolf mutant from TNMT.

[@cupsonplushproductions5959]

@@nerd7834I think that was an entirely new piece along with leatherhead

[@StormX6]

I used to think I was the only one who didn’t certain customs, but I’m glad you pointed out how some customs are too overly detailed. The overly detailed customs really take them out of LEGO’s style and stick out when placed with official LEGO. I really was turned off by the customs that gave Minifigs sculpted fingers and toes.

[@TommyCFigs]

I agree, but I think a lot of people don't release that is a style thing, I know people who like that style, I sit somewhere in the middle I don't mind over detailed figures so long as it still fits in the Lego style and or look good next to minifigures, personally as the company goes on I see Lego doing more printing on the minifigure anyway, weve seen this on arms in resent times what's to say side torso isn't next

[@monelmonelmonel]

Yeah looks like a sore thumb, I put my customs behind official looking ones cause the feet sucks, I don't like it when even the feet are overly detailed

[@mangojam4518]

Firestar is probably the best custom minifigure company out of all of them. They're printing is UV instead of pad so it has a slightly raised shiny texture to it but only at certain angles in the light. Id say 99% of the time it looks just like a normal minifigure. They do their very best to match Legos style so they won't print on the side of torsos or back of legs and they're face proportions also match Legos really well unlike other customs that look super uncanny. They're also WAY cheaper than these ridiculous limited run figures that are a couple hundred dollars while Firestars are only around 30 to 40. They also sell custom printed official lego parts to upgrade real figures only for a few bucks. I have all the Marvel printed arms and they're all superb. The shipping time is somewhat long for orders here in the states but it's only a couple weeks compared to ALMOST A YEAR with the ones in the video. And you get a tracking code with updates. Parts are restocked often and you get updates when pieces you want get restocked. They have their own website and it's super easy to order from them and you don't have to jump through hoops and other resellers to buy their parts. If you like big bulky detailed parts for your minifigs they also offer 3d printed parts like helmets and weapons as well as custom capes, but even these are more in line with Legos style than anything showcased in this video. I've ordered from them multiple times now and can't praise them enough. If you're curious about getting into customs but want to keep your lego figures looking like lego and not overpriced knockoffs i would definitely look into Firestar.

[@scorpiovenator_4736]

These aren’t lego, those are action figure

[@Joob_Toob]

yeah like, at the level of detail and the price these things are aiming for, I'd just rather buy a statue or an actionfigure

[@I_Like_Lego_Alot]

I just realised he said that people are complaining that fake mini fig have printing on the side of their legs but some normal figs do like she hulk and Moon Knight

[@Xeorboom]

is everyone forgetting about Axl from Nexo Knights?

[@LiteralPerfection]

The whole point was that he was massive though and he still had that Lego feel.

[@Wasserkocher9]

No I was going to say that too

[@88rodrigo88]

Groot's body design is very similar to how LEGO created Axl from Nexo Knights. However, I would preferred if they create some figure with Mr. Incredible's body style, as it would be more versatile for use with other characters

[@TommyCFigs]

fantastic point! i should have mentioned Axl in the video

[@KimJongCage]

I’m not spending $1,250 for a plastic Doc Ock

[@superbleifrei5882]

others are

[@KimJongCage]

@@superbleifrei5882 yep I kinda figured that out on my own

[@Loloswaghetto]

Pretty sure thats in HK$, not USD$

[@KimJongCage]

@@Loloswaghetto yeah that makes quite the difference lol

[@damuffinboi2624]

Fun fact, they have done the same thing that the groot has, in nexo knights, the character axl, has no arms!

[@funneldude524]

I’ll have to look at that, sound interesting

[@Devynnohseven]

1:50 lego has made a larger minifig torso before, the nexo knights axl figure!

[@621mono]

1:04 Actually LEGO did make a figure without arms and a piece over a torso. Neck knights had a main knight like that.

[@shadowshiftercomics]

Ah yes, my favourite show, Neck Knights

[@Pebblez23]

And Dogpound and Leatherhead from the TMNT sets

[@warshallwathers7971]

600$??? Might as well buy some hot Toys at that point 😭

[@MFDeimos]

Puts into perspective how overpriced it is

[@TommyCFigs]

its $75...

[@DarthVader_1977]

@@TommyCFigsI believe he’s talking about the Robocop fig.

[@TommyCFigs]

@@DarthVader_1977 yeah i know

[@ellisp276]

@@TommyCFigscould buy a set for that much

[@notwhoyouthink593]

Buying customs is crazy, you pay so much more for something that looks ugly just to wait for months or years

[@0netrick198]

I pay $30 for a custom fig that gets to me in two weeks. Not every customs company or figure is the same

[@Pegi_sw]

1:23 the guy from nexo knights have a torso mold like that

[@FancyxToast]

Im not a huge Lego fan so I never realized how against people were against stuff like this. To me this seems amazing and would’ve been a dream to kid me. But people getting mad at extra printing seems silly

[@TotallyNotHaxor]

Did you really buy a $590 minifig of the “cyborg cop”?

[@analauragonzalezaguilar1196]

Bro with that price I could buy an actual robo cop figure and still have money or a real Lego figure

[@GhostAdder_]

its price is in HK dollar so it roughly converts to 75 american dollars

[@imnotacannibal]

they do NOT blend in

[@salvadorjuarezjr.7952]

some of these customs are so detailed the stop looking like lego and just look like chinese knockoffs

[@dehmichaelorian8493]

Customs are cool and all but I very much prefer trying to use base Lego to make a figure I want as it feels more creative

[@fatihmehmet4286]

Ok those custom molded figures look pretty bad

[@Rokenhimer]

Then make something better

[@fatihmehmet4286]

@@Rokenhimer didnt mean to offend bro, I already like the way lego minifigs look

[@Rokenhimer]

@@fatihmehmet4286 then don’t buy the new one

[@ellisp276]

Yeah they look cheap and off

[@KathyNicollo]

The only customs that are good are like customs or pieces that are not overly detailed or fragile like this. Like the Doc Oct arms.

[@jjjbj5965]

I feel like it’s just really over the top and it doesn’t look like Lego at all certain point yk

[@the_carvinator]

My problem is that most of the time they're just too much

[@CharlieHa-ol4xl]

Yh man hell no , I use to live in HK and each of those minifigs prob worth around 2-3 usd there

[@TakisEnjoyer]

My problem with customs is that they try "too much" and end up looking completely off wirh regular minifigures.

[@jjdddjrrjdrjdrdredje]

Same

[@pancakes8670]

They don't have the lego vibe to them. At that point people should just buy the regular action figures

[@Fishysalmon02]

This (along with most of them not matching lego's style) is why I've only really ordered custom minifigs from GCC

[@kirboioproductions74398]

There’s a reason why Lego doesn’t go all out like this

[@Imdizzyboom]

Which is?

[@sparkist95]

@@Imdizzyboom They got machines that do not do arm/leg printing, and they got machines that do. Even those are expensive as hell to produce if they were to mass produce heavily detailed figure alongside a big set, either they're not gonna make a lot of profit, or the sets are gonna be a lot more expensive.

[@kirboioproductions74398]

@@Imdizzyboom they’ll go bankrupt if they make a new specific mold (only used for a certain character) for every single special character.

[@TommyCFigs]

Muppets and looney tunes CMFs? XD

[@renymir]

with that amount of detail, just buy action figures 😭😭

[@DMRMods]

Are you an idiot all the time. Or only on the internet

[@NICEXCOFFEE]

​@@DMRModselaborate

[@Lux420.]

use your brain :D

[@ThatWeirdLegoBuilder]

1:40 Lego already kinda did this for Axel from Nexo Knights!

[@GlitchingRobin]

Hulk's mold is perfect, what do you mean? He doesn't need a new one

[@amauryantoine418]

Lego actually made a different torso mold for Axl from the Lego Nexo Knights theme

[@legostar1186]

we actually have seen lego do something similar to this in lego nexo knights for the character of axel

[@francescopisano6029]

Often people don’t like too much details because they make the minifigure chaotic

[@was3513]

I hate not purist customs, they never look proper and are often too detailed

[@the_carvinator]

I agree heavily bro, I don't really like them when they're just too much

[@kohve9687]

The groot one is alright but that mk1 iron man is just terrible once you open the helmet also i hate that lizard figure

[@00Batman]

The torso mould I think started with TMNT Dogpound and Leatherhead, idk why they were willing to do it then and not now

[@demtalkss]

the swole torso exists but only for nexo knights

[@markdarc0448]

They absolutely should have them in hand but they also need a pre order system before they actually ship. If you look at any retailer or especially limited products nowadays if you just immediately release something it gets eaten up by bots and resold for like double or triple the price. Preorders somewhat fix this because you often need more info for a preorder and you need to be interested in a product before it’s actually out, basically eliminating bots for the most part in my experience at least. Yes there’s a TON of issues with these companies but not doing preorders in my opinion basically opens the floodgates for nobody to get their figures

[@IL0v3WeeD]

Why do people hate it when the sides are printed? Doesn't this looks better? I honestly find the custom figures much better, whish lego would make much effort and create more detailed and accurate minifigures

[@sparkalicous3151]

I agree about the pre order system, I looked at the *ready to ship* jaka bricks wolverine & Deadpool they posted yesterday. I went to minibigs (one of their us resellers), and it said preorder, granted they’re 210 dollars, so I probably wasn’t gonna get them), and then I checked the *next day* which would be today, and they were sold out. It’s crazy how all of them can be gone on a preorder

[@nileturqoise7872]

1:03 AXL from Nexo Knights did that exact thing

[@ItsCyberLOL]

They have done that before, look up axel from nexo knights

[@Monio.]

If you want a detailed figure, just buy a fucking action figure. Like lego is meant to be minimalistic.

[@senorbolainas2991]

That's what I've always said! the beauty of Lego is its simplicity

[@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS]

Nah. Customs, bootlegs, and official Legos all have their place. Details and art styles are an subjective thing to like or dislike. Plus action figures don't work with Lego bricks. So somebody like me who uses highend customs and knockoffs for my Brick film stop motions, an action figure wouldn't do the job.

[@ish_ish288]

​@@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS Read the comment again. Figure. They didn't specify lego.

[@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS]

@ish_ish288 Bruh, it's a comment on a Lego video about minifigures and customs. Using terms like figure, fig, minifig, etc, are all common short hands for Lego people. And to be frank, he used one of the classic community terms. So no, I don't think there's any confusion

[@CabinetWabinet]

360 printing and bulky molding is not for me

[@maltesefalcon85]

thing is you have nexo knights axel torso and arms that has never been used again that would make a fantastic mark 1 iron man or john henry irons steel. personally i like customs for the parts that lego will never make due to licenses ala pokemon or the characters coming from more adult properties like constantine or even just in specific designs used years before lego started making the characters. we might for example get hal jordan or superman in their regular looks but we might not get hal jordan as parralax or superman in his lightning form theres a lot of nineties designs that you know lego would never make

[@zanpriebe8105]

i haven’t ordered from them before but you should check out quiver customs, they really emulate the “traditional” lego style with no pre orders. they give the fans characters they want like the fantastic four and they also do upgrade packs like firestar toys does

[@Pressedsteelcustomsllc]

I used to order from rex occasionally, but after i ordered some figs that i never recieved, it turned me off from buying customs. Ive ordered a few since from very reputable people, but Rex screwed the pooch for many, many people.

[@duyang7405]

Why they don't make fig like axe in nexo knights?

[@mfknbumblebee]

Yeah, side-torso and back-leg printing just don’t do it for me. Too much detail

[@AkumaTh]

A compromise between the current Pre-Order system and having them be pre-made I think would be like Makeship's plushies. Where you have to reach a certain number before it being made and shipped. Like I'm tempted to get that Tai Minifigure but not sure about the price and length of getting it.

[@ET-rg9xr]

They've done the bigger torso for axel in next knights. Idk why they don't change to print

[@supertoyreviews2114]

I noticed that. I think that the axl torso was the base for this custom torso on the Groot figure. Lego could do so much if they just used the peices they already have. We could get characters like hulk, Thanos, venom, kingpin, juggernaut, and so many more.

[@TommyCFigs]

I have the axle minifigure and cannot believe I didn't put 2 and 2 together here and talk about in this video

[@vinz_8049]

Great video man, I'm planning on buying a Lego Custom figure on BabyBrick and it's currently on pre-order (PS: this is my second time purchasing a custom Minifigure, and the first time it being a "pre-order" one). Now, is there something I should know before buying it? Any tips?

[@Brickrattyop]

What figure/brand are you looking to buy from them? I've ordered several times from Babybrick with no issue, and could give you some guidance

[@vinz_8049]

@@Brickrattyop Ben 10 minifigures from Alien Brick. It's available for pre order on BabyBrick

[@vinz_8049]

@@Brickrattyop It would be my first time buying from them, but maybe I should know something before I do anything

[@Brickrattyop]

@@vinz_8049 I would say go for it. Alienbrick has a direct collab with Babybrick for these figures so they'll make sure they're done right. Like I said, I've gotten everything I've ordered from Babybrick which is close to 20 figures more than likely. It also looks like alienbrick is posting consistent updates for the figures on their Instagram

[@CJ_1871]

Orbital Customs does pad printed figures that match LEGO almost perfectly, at an affordable price. I’m not paid by them I was just really happy to get their Advanced Suit 2.0 because CoreFigs’ version is way too expensive.

[@fennekin1750]

I never heard of them, but I just looked them up and...wow, their minifigs look great! Thats exactly what I like in Minifigs! It fits very well into the Lego style!

[@captainswagger2838]

I’d love to get some customes but for the price some places charge I could get massive Lego sets instead. Also anime figs in general have a strange problem of taking the face from the anime instead of matching the Lego style

[@francescopisano6029]

I appreciate the easy print of the Lego minifigures also if sometimes they would add part or make them proportional

[@felixhaberbosch6765]

Lego did something like groot with axel in lego nexo knights

[@Pebblez23]

Yea and Dogpound from the Lego TMNT sets

[@thebaker525]

I’m sorry but I just find those big bulky attachments to be absolutely hideous. A minifigures detail comes from the print. All those molded parts look more like a minimates.

[@bigboi5545]

@thebaker525 Exactly, just collect Minimates at that point.

[@heheAHHHH]

4:48 so no one is gonna talk about the ben 10 Minifigure

[@ghostxsamurai4636]

I GOT MY CUSTOM MINIFIGURE FOR LIKE 50cents

[@johnmatthewrabimbe8709]

How to order in jin customs ?

[@tysupply8408]

not really a fan of nexo knights but ik in the first ninja turtles sets there was a dog mutant character set 79104

[@BEYONDTHESPIDERFILMS]

Very based video. As a collector of customs, official legos, and bootlegs, I agree! Blackstar, Crosscheck, and Minibigs are pretty good brands. The quality is great and they don't always do preorders. And when/if they do a preorder, they have a rough timeline posted on their site. Crosscheck is especially good for keeping us updated.

[@jmashups6804]

Funny lego has acrually made a custom torso quite similar to your groot or the Mr. Incredible (video game) torso for Axl in Nexo Knights. I wonder why they haven't played around with it at all since.

[@h.ungree9675]

How much for the doc oc custom and where do I get it from

[@danielrndal5119]

What is YOUR favorite Marvel charecter mine is Black pandther i just love cats theyre just so cute

[@chewymew]

Mine is Spider-Man

[@nerd7834]

What seller is this 2:39 ? I want that Plo!

[@James-jy8bl]

Baggles x LCM. It's since ceased selling, but you might be able to get it aftermarket once production is finished.

[@leroderickstrong7700]

The buff Groot torso could be like Axl from Nexo Knights

[@PenZenz]

Why do they cost hundreds of dollars do they cost a lot to produce or something?

[@I_Stole_Your_Toast]

Plastic molds are really expensive, and custom Lego minis aren't exactly a widespread market, means that they have to charge a lot to make back the money on the mold.

[@simonmasset2238]

They don't, it's Hong Kong dollar prices, but it's still expensive for just a mini fig for sure

[@YoungB17akaLilFlyingFortress]

Aint no way they selling these cheap looking trash fake lego figures for 600 dollars a piece

[@mmnd8158]

plastic is really expensive

[@dalu_dalu]

I think the smaller companies need the money before they can start production

[@Nerdtendo6366]

Alex from Nexoknights actually had a custom Torso that was plus sized, there’s no reason they can’t make more

[@Bleakmidwntr850]

So on the Rex mini bRick situations, you went through teir one bricks (fill out a form) ,pay 8 dollars shipping (hong Kong to west coast for me) and I was able to receive my mando figure that I ordered from Rex

[@AlexMatthews-d3p]

what about the nexo nigth guy he has a body cap

[@captainbat37]

Personally my stance is I wont buy cystom figures I don't see value for money I'd rather get the cheap knockoffs because of how cheap they are while still having the detail of these custom vendors sure they have problems sometimes but overall I've had a good experience

[@aron582railways7]

I think a made to order system could work where they have the minifigs for sale for about a month and produce all they need throughout that window

[@TommyCFigs]

I mean that's kind of what they do with the pre orders at the moment so im hoping they can move more to an in hand system

[@LazyKunn]

i really liked the Deadpool one, where is it from??

[@RetroBIoxxin]

it’s made by JakaBricks but it was a 2 figure pack w Deadpool and Wolverine for 200 bucks with not too many copies, I think they’re all sold now.

[@LeaveNameBlank]

There is a torso sort of thing like you described with mr incredible. The nexo knights axel guy had a torso like you described, but maybe a little to jagged

[@adamjahani4494]

Bruh idk why its so expensive for damn plastic bro. They are all greedy. Customs,lego…all of them.

[@paladin_thor8565]

It's because Lego needs to pay to license the brands, Star wars, marvel etc

[@llamadrama1090]

Making molds and converting stuff into reasonable designs that dont stray away too much from base lego is real expensive and time consuming, respectively

[@thankyouverymochi]

true, take bandai's gunpla for example. they can make reasonable price and still make profit out of it. LEGO are just pure greed with their price stamps. a $50 for a small ahh box of lego ? you've gotta be kidding me

[@ThompsonBrosStudios]

Yeah i think you are underestimating the costs though. injection molding is certainly not cheap, neither is pad printing, and that's before even considering the cost of materials and shipping them (often overseas) from the manufacturer to the seller. Add to that they are all small businesses, run by at most a handful of people. You've gotta understand most of them probably can't afford to fork out thousands of dollars for molds and such on an unsure product. They need to have a pretty specific idea of how much they are going to sell to even consider having a profit, if they don't it could end up costing them instead. It's unfortunate, but that is the reality of this type of manufacturing.

[@bidoofe5399]

My problem is that it looks weird

[@hotwings18]

For the groot they sorta have that already with the nexo knights sets the big buff idiot guy but that is a little too big

[@octav1600]

The lizard is really good. Like the groot as well. They have made a bigger torso over a standard torso. Look for Axl - a nexo Knights main character. He was a buff guy, and had a specialized armor over the normal torso and arms with technic pins.

[@MoonKnight7465]

How did you get to the website to even look at those?

[@gabrile6186]

Thank you very much for this cool video. One question : where did you get this awesome Deadpool minifigure ? (8:14)