Dollar Tree Kitbashing (no music)

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[@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.

[@BittenHand19]

Holds up John Cena figure: "I overlooked this one" You sir are gold.

[@onionsavoya7543]

You cant see him.

[@aaronhazlett]

A friend of his was able to see it.

[@russellharrell2747]

@@aaronhazlett that friend? Superman.

[@illuminatedcosmos2557]

Wow! Haha that one totally went over my head lol

[@Voirreydirector]

Way too funny, kids.

[@KotyYell]

Hey CrafsMan, When I watch your videos, I worry every single time that it might be filled with ads every two minutes, or sponsored by some company. Instead, I just get a lovely video with soothing narration, and for a moment, I can experience your love of crafting vicariously. Never change. You are the best type of creator on the KZbin platform.

[@stephenrenwick8781]

Me too Katy Yell.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I really am glad to read this. Honestly if you EVER see a mid-video ad, it just means it uploaded and I haven’t gone in and changed that setting yet. KZbin allows you to toggle monetization, but you can’t default it to NOT show mid-roll ads until after it’s up, from what I can tell. Also... I’m gradually going back through older videos to disable mid-roll ads. That’s something they sorta rolled out by default. I’m okay with just the start/end ones, and never want to disrupt with one smack in the middle. :)

[@johnklapp9077]

@@TheCrafsMan thank you.

[@horizonfan]

@@TheCrafsMan doing a video with out music is so relaxing 😌

[@mikemcphil]

@@TheCrafsMan I just discovered you today. You are amazing. I am absolutely loving spending my day watching you. Learning, and entertainment. Man. You are amazing. Thank you.

[@blazer5154]

Lost it at "Didn't have to decaffeinate that man."

[@CharacterDesignForge]

This was so firmly planted in the good aesthetic thank you Crafsman

[@clockworks360]

😳 this is an unexpected but welcome surprise

[@StudioHannah]

Hey Brookes! I love seeing a creator I like liking another creator I like :D Crafsman has loads of aesthetic. Buckets of it.

[@TheCrafsMan]

I sincerely appreciate the kind words!

[@mikadigital2867]

@@StudioHannah Right!

[@theinkslicer]

I love your channel Brook!!

[@capt.blackcheesemo3111]

1:12 Fred's Dollar Store is one with the force now.

[@theinsaneshecklador6598]

When you send out $220 dollars worth of coupons it's hard to keep the business alive.

[@ray24051]

LOL!!!!

[@Sneeky930]

Kitbash video needed for Fred's funeral pyre diorama.

[@allisono5342]

Can’t believe I’ve survived life this long without Crafsman. All this time, I just needed me some Crafsman in my life!

[@NachozMan]

Dollar store? NOW THIS IS MY KINDA VID!

[@Bristo_Blear11]

What's the best things you could buy there?

[@PhilieBlunt666]

Man dollar tree is an awesome store

[@PhilieBlunt666]

@@Bristo_Blear11 the best thing, probably batteries, they have everything from d's to aaa's and even like 5-6 different size watch batteries (button cells) but every once in a while you might find a neat book or something, and they always have some fun toys.. i just found a pair of ren and stimpy figures (he had the ren one in this vid) and they have alot of craft stuff, glue, tape, posterboard and paper. And party supplies. I also get my measuring cups funnels and wire mesh strainers that i use making fireworks. They have alot of stuff. A lot of nail polish (i prefer nail polish to model paints, its cheaper and soooo many colors!)

[@azinfandellvr]

@@Bristo_Blear11 take a look here on KZbin..there's a million people doing all kinda videos about dollar tree & crafting for home, organizing, lamps, frames..its crazy..

[@ravendarkcloud]

CrafsMan, I can understand the shaking. I live with essential tremors, as you said we just gota keep on. Loved this vid.

[@cleteson6846]

I didn't know this type of craft had a name! I love to do this; especially with action figures, and make new creations/characters. People never seem to understand, but this is a lot of fun, and a very unique expression of art. I loved watching this video because it validated my hobby - I now know that it has a name. And I always enjoy your videos and techniques.

[@TheCrafsMan]

It means so much reading this. Wow. Thank you for watching my video, and for this excellent comment.

[@ayylmao8197]

I was struggling to sleep, but now I get to learn new stuff and have a peaceful sleep. Thank you crafsman!

[@thesexybatman263]

This man's like Sid from Toy Story, except his toys actually enjoy being turned into something whacky while being sedated by his soothing voice.

[@jacobc8036]

I am now imagining one of the toys walking into a room full of other figures like the end of the Meet The Medic video and just looking awesome but also saying “wow! You would not believe…how much this hurts…”

[@Voirreydirector]

My grandmother told me toys enjoy being played with with love, no matter the circumstances.

[@j74s98]

Instead of cutting off the Christmas figure head at the neck, maybe one could "whittle" the head into a post or neck. That way the larger head would have a "neck" to rest on.

[@critic2o5]

absolutely love these types of videos, everytime you do something creative like this it really lights a fire under me to just Make stuff and everytime I end up actually doin it, i'm v happy with myself. Thank you so so so much Crafsman for everything you do!!!

[@kurtoogle4576]

Your little Grasshopper Fellow is fantastic! Straight out of an adventure story! Inspired!

[@grimboguppis7432]

Crafman, I put your videos on 'watch later' then I watch them now. Then I go back to my list and also watch them later

[@daveco1270]

Freds Dollar Store with Yoda and Obi-Wan was brilliant... that made me laugh out loud. I also liked when Crafsman said he did not really have to "decaffeinate" that man.

[@crazygamer646]

I would love to see more kitbashing videos this was very relaxing

[@ibattibat5580]

Hail yeah! Yo we found m yo! Iz d Bob Ross of crafts! Or i shud say crafs😃😀

[@TAGMedia7]

Dollar Tree will never fill the void that Fred's Dollar Store left in my heart.

[@megaglowz8540]

This was GREAT Crafsman!! Learned a lot, especially to just keep going and working the parts. That turned out to be very cool. Amazing how just turning the hand slightly gives a whole new attitude to the piece. From being able to hold a weapon, to hello how are you lol.

[@octodoodle]

Love you crafsman, you give me energy to go on. Kia Kaha!

[@Durrdalus]

I mean, how can you not upvote a video that so casually inserts the Cena meme

[@skizzlep]

I loved the format of this video. Love the editing and photography. I love the music Crafman produces. I love that Craftman abides and listens to his friends. "rock a kit-bash like a vandal" indeed. A+++ so fun.

[@Ephunker89]

I was surprised just about nobody was mentioning the music! I absolutely love those funky beats that I can only expect from Crafsman. I hope we get those tunes back asap.

[@professord8888]

Yo, this makes me feel so validated: Although I have not gotten around to doing any kitbashing yet, I was recently in the dollar tree and all of a sudden when I saw all these toys I was just struck with the inspiration to buy a hundred of them to cut and paste into custom action figures and Transformers! Of course, my girl thought I went crazy, but even if so, minimally I now have the consolation of knowing I'm not the only homie crazy in this way!

[@adrodjr]

That John Cena joke was very clever haha!

[@abk9314]

This and the other bounty hunter kitbash are two of my all time fave vids. Chill, creative, finance friendly, and organic. A++++

[@jameswarrick778]

This was a VERY enjoyable video craftsman, I'm sure I'm not alone when I say I'd like to see more like them. THAT is a cool lil character right there. 🦗

[@AnasCorner]

I just realized that I was smiling throughout the entire 20 minutes and 1 second of this video. You are a blessing.

[@YanniCooper]

Seeing the whole process of a kitbash is delightful.

[@thegargoylecumeth7932]

Those Final Faction figures are so cool and great for kitbashing. I recently got a whole bunch and have started trying to make my original characters out of them. The peg system for their accessories are all so useful, too. It's been a great experience so far lol

[@KyleBDoeden]

Love seeing someone whose brain works like mine and clearly enjoys this stuff so much. The final faction line is so good for kitbashing! They have accessory packs with great mechanical bits.

[@TheAtariCreep]

Dollar store kit bashing has been my jam for years. Nothing more satisfying to me than taking a bunch of cheap junk and making something rad from it. Final Faction is a new addiction for me too.

[@steventurner6902]

Wow!!! Craftsman, you always surprise and delight me. Your Star Wars joke with the Jedi ghost of Freds Dollar store was brilliant! The figure you created is so imaginative and fanciful. I would never have thought to make a SyFY big-head grasshopper jet pack man. Thank you for taking your time to share your thoughts and techniques for kit bashing with us. Much love to you and your beautiful family. I look forward to seeing your next video:)

[@apoccooking4364]

That is one adorable little grasshopper-man, and his lamp headed friend too!

[@warehouselead]

Crafsman knowing the invisible John Cena meme just made my day!

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as a diné/comanche, it made me happy when you reference natives and the buffalo and also in other videos when you say you learned something on the reservation 💓 love your videos ahxé’héé

[@morganw.4711]

I’m fallin to sleep watching this. Thanks for all the good vibes, Mr. SteadyCraftin

[@Zalaneax]

The CrafsMan's videos are so wholesome, comforting, and calming

[@ItsWenzday]

Look at that right there! Awesome work

[@cheplays2482]

Your voice is simply the best!!! So smooth. That thick accent is pleasing to the ears. And I love your steady craftin'!

[@dist0rted320]

10:53 "I did not really have to decaffeinate that man..." Never change Mr. Crafsman, you are awesome.

[@timvangenechten5258]

I got to agree with Lewis. I really love the sound and energy of your music, but a voice only episode once in a while is quite relaxing. Very nice video and I love how this little project turned out.

[@AubreyThomson]

That grasshopper head with the wings still attached could make for a cool cape/cowl. Great video, thanks for the inspiration!

[@major_nobody311]

I am so happy that this popped up in my recommended, thank you craft man.

[@mr.growlaxies]

A sci-fi flying grasshopper figure! I love it!!

[@thleu5149]

Love how your mind works. Thank you for all your videos ❤ you're the Bob Ross of crafting.

[@latebloomer85]

The craftsman voice is so relaxing.

[@G.G.8GG]

This creative process could be used with anything. Love it!

[@crowarmbrust1903]

Protect Crafsman at all costs

[@3DCGdesign]

"I did not have to decaffeinate that man" LOLLLLLLLLLLLL 10:50

[@stevendilks182]

The jedi memorial to Fred's was amazing! Literally LOL'd. Crafsman, you are a true inspiration sir, and I thank you.!

[@casey197930]

Man, I remember the days before the dang commercials would snap me out of the peaceful sleep the Craftsman gave me:( Never heard of kit bashing, but I know y daughter will be PUMPED to try it! Ty

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You gotta get Brave browser or ublock origins my friend

[@casey197930]

@@Tine_of_Nice_Dreams yeah.. I dont know much about tech anything.

[@cloudbusting5968]

This is such therapy. Learning something new and feeling happy in the process. I have just started a business that is a little unconventional for crafts really but you reminding people to enjoy the craft really made me smile. Thats what its all about at the end of the day.

[@joelbritt2794]

big thumbs up to the birds and woodpecker soundtrack love the idea of your little shop in the woods

[@Bird_In_House]

This looked like a lot of fun! Love that custom. I think I'll try my hand at making something from dollar store stuff now.

[@secondarycontainment4727]

Craftson's lamp head made me laugh...probably harder than anyone should have. THANK YOU CRAFTSON!

[@kayjenkins2050]

My twin ten-year-olds love your videos and have really enjoyed kitbashing. This weekend, we made some G.H. Joe’s (Grass Hopper Joe’s). Thanks for keeping them steady crafting and having fun during quarantine.

[@mrpandabites]

I love your kitbashing videos most of all, Crafsman

[@TheCrafsMan]

Wow. Thank you! I have it in mind to do more no-music, straight-ahead videos like this.

[@Berserkerworks]

Ive kitbashed 28mm models for years, but this looks so much more refreshing and fun!

[@owenanderson1798]

Please do more of these kitbashing videos. It feels like a fun little hangout session, just some experimenting and fun toymaking! Loved the video!

[@bugjones4488]

You've really inspired me. I went out and made me some custom figures with cheap figures and some old broken ones. I've been in a creative block and been depressed lately and it really helped. I love your videos especially the ones with music. Thank you for helping me keep steady crafting.

[@jonward2437]

I understand why people enjoy your content music free because of how soothing your voice is but I think I speak for 99% of your dedicated audience when I say that you should make what ever types of videos you want with what ever type of content you want and what ever makes you happy to create, we will all love it none the less because it comes from our host the crafsman ❤️

[@triplechocolate887]

That rain is lovely, definitely knocks me out

[@thesquarepickle8992]

Sees Mike Wazowski: Welp this is going to get interesting 😂

[@noram7838]

I Love Mr. Bean. Glad you bought it for your collection. Thumbs Up.

[@hardlux]

This channel just made my year... And I don't even make crafts! I LOVE IT! Please- never stop!

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KZbin recommendations at it again. Found me some new entertainment I never new I needed.

[@JungleJayAdventures]

That T rex @3:08 is the funniest looking dinosaur ever. His left foot and goofy arms are just the best ever! I actually found large 8" versions of that dino at flea markets. A grown man sculpted that thing and was approved by a committee before production...

[@anavan7]

Not only is TheCrafsMan entertaining but also an advocate of safety 06:12 15:28 I give it four wings and two antenna up!

[@thebeststooge]

I live in Memphis and Fred's closing was a shocker considering the HQ was here.

[@playathomedad7335]

"Rock a Kitbash like a vandal." Crafsman you are so funny.

[@magoo983]

This would make a mighty fine series Crafsman… love you and appreciate your videos.

[@KeizerSinbad]

Your patrons being so respectful in their emails warms my heart.

[@kas2047]

You're a true blessing during this pandemic. You give me so much hope, inspiration, and laughter.

[@Therealmrmeow]

I love kitbashing and always love your creations. Maybe his name is Big Hoss? Big Hoss Grapper

[@chazotron600]

At first my son and I were laughing so hard that you chose that grasshopper head but by the end we loved how cool that came out.

[@raharuaharu5646]

I love the way you do your music in videos and special practical effects.

[@figrollin]

You got me good Crafsman. About halfway through I thought "oh boy, crafsman done finally lost it" but here you be pulling out the cutest little character I ever did see. I want a dollar tree near me!

[@rcs368]

You have never made a video I didn't like. Love your work craftsman, you are the coolest.

[@lukeharland]

I know this is an older video but I really enjoyed this format. Start to finish with an insight to your thought process. Makes me want to get into kitbashing.

[@danielletdg8423]

Thanks for a peak into your process. So much fun to watch, and a cool little character. 😁

[@SnarkNSass]

I ❤ Steady Craftin! I ❤ Crafsman!!!

[@JustinTyme33]

Great video. The technical display is great but the imagination is off the charts.

[@KookyCraftables]

Love this character. Super impressed how it came out.

[@herbiehopkins]

He's adorable, kind of reminds me of the little creatures in Quatermass and The Pit. I wish we had Dollar Trees in the UK so I could make myself one too.

[@CloudStudiosPhoto]

I really enjoy your commentary, its both relaxing and it’s making me chuckle quite a bit

[@81OH4Z4RD]

Great project Crafsman, it's sure fun watching your imagination at work. Hope you got a nap in.

[@LaTigerGenesis]

is that ol' brass hopper, the grass-galactic copper? heard he turned in his badge a minute ago, way in the future. the future of space.

[@mostlynull]

Crafsman is and has always been that one cool relative/family friend/neighbor that we all wish we had. "C'mon over here and help me make these here doodads." Something like that. Long time fan, and this is definitely one of my top ten YT channels.

[@AlexRhodesMV]

I am a huge fan of this format!

[@TheCrafsMan]

I appreciate the feedback on that! Thank you!

[@NancyCecco]

I love that little guy! I think you should name him Skip! You know, a hop and a Skip! LOL! This was such a special treat. Today is my birthday and I saved this video from yesterday, so I could watch it today on my birthday! What a great birthday present from the Crafsman! I love you, Crafsman! Thank you!

[@steelman774]

“… and so I said, “Crafson, do you think Dad can take this to the extreme and rock a kit bash like a vandal?” Great Vanilla Ice reference. 🤣🤣🤩😎

[@phxf]

I really enjoyed this format. Very soothing. I like the music sometimes too, but it’s nice to take things easy sometimes

[@Bectheartist]

I was fascinated watching your process during this video. Your grasshopper figure looks cool. Great work!

[@laughingsharpie]

I forgot about this channel and am so happy I found it again

[@NathanStoutStories]

Loved the Fred’s Dollar Store reference. Nice touch and thanks for the video.

[@namelessjedi2242]

The Final Faction figures are great, and surprisingly good quality for a “cheap” toy. I have the whole set, plus some extras!

[@DoonerF]

This is awesome. I love that this is a unique figure. And only cost a few bucks. Great job. This satisfied my kitbashing hunger, for now. Lol!!!

[@KronosGodwisen]

The hat gives it that little bit of panache. Good job getting that giant head to fit. Turned a problem into an advantage.

[@susanwinter2896]

I love this little grasshopper man. I like to buy model kits and kit bash them. It's good fun and great for distracting me from my anxiety.