Guardians of the Galaxy (Take 1)

After watching the Guardians of the Galaxy I had to get all the figures by Hasbro and create a diorama. This is just the first batch of the many upcoming toy shots of the amazing GOTG. :) 

Made a diorama of the Planet Morag where Star-Lord retrieved the Power Gem.

I am Star-Lord

Running to the Milano with the Power Gem.

One of the coolest scenes in the movie. Come and get your love :)

 The deadliest woman in the galaxy. 

Will probably take pictures of Groot and Rocket later. :)

Batman @ 75

I spent the entire weekend just watching Batman movies since he turned 75 in March 31. Batman is one of my favorite characters and year after year DC has managed to elevate Batman as the thinking man's super hero. Was given time also to take some Batman pictures using PlayArts Kai Dark Knight and DC Variant. Nothing fancy, just placed the figure in front of an LCD screen, placed some props and there you have it. :)

The Dark Knight by PlayArts Kai

Batman DC Variant by PlayArts Kai

Happy 75th Birthday, Bats! :)

Power Rangers Wild Force

Good to be back after almost a month of no post. Glad to have taken pictures these past few days -- starting off with the Power Rangers Wild Force.

I just added 'dust' effect using Photoshop. For the Yellow Eagle and White Tiger, like with my other flight scenes, I attached the robot to a string then deleted afterwards using Photoshop. These images were taken outdoor. 

Black Ranger #GaoBull

Blue Ranger #GaoShark

Red Ranger #GaoLion

White Ranger #GaoTiger

Yellow Ranger #GaEagle

Go, Team Wild Force Power Rangers

HT Superman

"Don't worry, I've got you..."

Made it more dramatic by converting it to black and white and added a lens flare. :)

Toy Photography Addict's Picture of the Day by ACBA and Poe Ghostal

As a toy photographer, nothing is more rewarding than to have your pictures be featured by other bloggers and toy gurus and a friend flagged me that some of my images have been making 'Pic of the Day' by Poe Ghostal Point of Articulation and ACBA.

Thank you, Doc Thomas of PGPA and ACBA for these features. :)

The Dead Are Coming
http://www.poeghostal.com/2014/01/pic-of-the-day-483.html

Will you be my Valentine, Sally?
http://www.poeghostal.com/2014/02/pic-of-the-day-will-you-be-my-valentine-sally-by-toy-photography-addict.html








Agghh Don't touch me!
http://www.poeghostal.com/2014/02/pic-of-the-day-aghh-dont-touch-me-by-toy-photography-addict.html

Come and get some!
http://www.poeghostal.com/2014/01/pic-of-the-day-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-by-clarkent78.html

Want some?
http://www.poeghostal.com/2013/12/pic-of-the-day-come-and-get-it-by-clarkent78.html

Start of An Adventure
http://www.poeghostal.com/2013/12/pic-of-the-day-start-of-an-adventure-by-clarkent78.html

The Hunt
http://www.poeghostal.com/2013/12/pic-of-the-day-the-hunt-by-clarkent78.html

















Pic of the day by the amazing ACBA group

The Turles Are Back!
http://www.mintconditioncustom.com/2014/01/13/acba-day-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles-toy-photography-addict/

The Hunt
http://www.mintconditioncustom.com/2014/02/05/acba-day-hunt-toy-photography-addict/

The Bat-Signal

"Because he's the hero Gotham deserves, but not the one it needs right now. So we'll hunt him. Because he can take it. Because he's not our hero. He's a silent guardian. A watchful protector. A Dark Knight."

Towards the end of TDK, we find Gordon destroying the Bat-Signal as a sign that the city does not tolerate vigilantes and the start of the hunt for the Dark Knight. 

Towards the end of TDKR, we find the Bat-Signal completely restored and Gordon complete shocked in disbelief that The Dark Knight still lives.

The bat-signal is your price for completing the Movie Masters Dark Knight Rises action figures by Mattel. You have to get the exclusive Gordon to get the broken piece of the bat signal and yeah it lights up. Super cool. 

I just downloaded a rain and water splash brush to add the rain effect in Photoshop. :)

The Death of Superman

I have been waiting a 'killer' Doomsday from DC Universe Classics or DC Collectibles but, it never came. So, imagine my reaction when a friend customized this figure -- my jaw dropped and uttered: "Let's kill Superman" 

The Death of Superman

I used Photoshop to add the rain

Used my building diorama but added a base

Play Arts Kai Wonder Woman

Play Arts Wonder Woman, simply wonderful! 

The World is ready for you. 

Paranorman (The Dead are Coming)

My new dioraman project - Paranorman.

The dead are coming!!!

Diorama (God of War)

Just want to share the diorama I made couple of months and I'm finally taking Kratos for a spin this weekend. The Gates of Tartarus. :)

Made the columns using corrugated board. Added a board as support. 

Painted it using acrylic. 

After cutting the board, I applied plaster then immediately decorated it. I'm still yet to paint it but, I like the texture and color as it is. 

'Will post the final product next week. :) 

Top 15 Toy Photography (December 2013)

Yey! My picture UP was selected in FB's Toy Photography page Top 15 images for December 2013 entries. :)

You may visit this site for more awesome toy photography shots! :)

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.654315324610931.1073741838.147304478645354&type=1

My Top 2013 Conventions

2013 was a great year for Toy Conventions and one of my goals this year is to attend more cons and have one helluva time!

2013 was a great year for me. I was able to exhibit my toys and joined in various contests. And I would like to share my top 5 events I have attended in 2013 be it toy convention, press launch etc. long as it has comic books, toys and geekiness.

I have excluded HEROCON2013 since I'm an active member of the board. :)

 5. Free Comic Book Day

My 3rd time to attend a comic-book day and yes, it's uber fun! Aside from the freebies, my eyes feasted on toy displays and signed comic books. Witnessed some   artists do their wonders. Excited what's in store this year.

Venue: National Bstore, Quezon Ave., QC.
Date: May 4, 2013         

Local artists displaying their work

DC and Marvel comic books on sale

Local artists books on sale

4. Man of Steel Press Launch

I was invited to attend the press launch of the Man of Steel to exhibit my Superman action figures. This event also showcased the Man of Steel shirts and apparels from Penshoppe. 

Venue: Atrium Mall of Asia, Pasay City
Date: June 7, 2013

Freebies. Amazing shirt from Penshoppe and cool cool bag

Some of my toys on display

Friends who took part also (left) Jasper Tan (right) Jeffrey Velasquez

3. KAPOWW! Press Launch

I was invited to attend the press launch of the first Marvel concept store in the Philippines. The store offers anything about Marvel from comic books, toys, cool shirts, mugs well, almost anything Marvel. 

Venue: Glorietta 5, Makati

Action figures on sale

Date: September 29, 2013 

Spidey! Yey!

My winning entry on-the-spot toy photography

2. 2013 Collecticon

BEST Collecticon for me. Bagged 2 awards - first place toy photography (edited category) and 3rd place for the on-the-spot toy photography judged by Alodia. The con offered toy sale, toy display and panel discussion.

Venue: Robs Place Manila
Date: September 21, 2013

Myke dela Paz giving tutorial on toy customization

On-the-Spot toy photography 3rd place win sponsored by Maxi

1st place edited toy photography

1. TOYCON 2013

Undoubtedly still the best convention. The BEST toycon for me yet. Won in 3 categories, 1st place toy photography, 1st place Cosplay photography and 2nd place Diorama Making.

Venue: Megatrade Hall
Date: June 16, 2013

My entry for the diorama contest UP house 

Accepting my award 

I'm looking forward to joining more conventions this year. 2013 will be a hard act to follow but, as always, will give my best shot :)