Want to go Pro?

[enclinedesigns]

First and foremost, WELCOME ABOARD!! We are glad you have decided to come over and JOIN THE ACTION at ProCustomizers.com! We are very excited to offer a place to learn, show off a bit, exchange info, and...most importantly...to HAVE FUN!!

This site welcomes everyone from hobbyists, collectors, pros, or even guys who just love to look at really great custom work. However, there may be one question that some of you are wondering about: "How do I become a PRO-MEMBER?"

Please review these requirements by clicking here (http://www.procustomizers.com/faq.php?faq=boardrules#faq_promembership)

You may ask, "Why the rules?" Simply put, professionalism. Procustomizers.com is the first of it's kind where the the focus is dedicatation to artists who have found a way to bring in a source of income by creating custom action figures, and upcoming artists who would like to do the same. Procustomizers.com, as it grows, will become "THE" place to show the world what we do, how we do it, and that what we do is serious business!

Our intentions are to encourage everyone who wants to have a source of income with custom action figures to do so in a professional manner. This site will help all of us set a new standard for ourselves as a "union". This is a fresh start. So, being that it is a fresh start, we will have guidelines and stick to them.

"What will be some of the benefits of going Pro-Member?"

We are working very hard with big companies to make many things available to Pro-members. Including but not limited to:

- Discounts at on-line toy retailers
- Discounts at on-line art suppliers
- Clothing

Also as a bonus, Pro-members will have special opportunities to get special promotions via our YOUTUBE SPOTS when they participate in our EBAY CHARITY AUCTIONS.

Some other benefits include:
The ability to display the ProCustomizers.com Pro-Membership badge on any auctions or sites.
Larger private messaging box. Rather than 50 for standard members, Pro-Members get 300.
Access to the Pro-Member's only sections of the forum.
Access to post self advertised portfolio in the Artist Gallery section.
Able to participate in ProCustomizers.com upcoming collaboration projects(s).
Able to participate in ProCustomizers.com upcoming contest(s).
So, in the end, there are many great advantages to becoming a Pro Member, but the most important one is this: We are a COMMUNITY. Look at the definition of "community": a group that is organized around common values.

We don't belittle each other, we don't look for arguments. We give credit where credit is due because we are PROFESSIONALS. This isn't like George Orwell's "1984" novel where you have to worry about "Big Brother" looking over your shoulder.

We are a TRUE community, and we want you to feel right at home.

Thanks for hanging out!!!

Procustomizers.com staff"
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[FREED]

FINALLY! a chance for the heismann trophy....

[Solrac333]

Oh boy! The part that says "to artists who have found a way to bring in a source of income" is now true for me. It's been a bad summer and even worst September. Just sold a commission and THAT money really helped.

YAY for this site!

[thyvipera]

Oh boy! The part that says "to artists who have found a way to bring in a source of income" is now true for me. It's been a bad summer and even worst September. Just sold a commission and THAT money really helped.

YAY for this site!

heck yea man,

sorry to hear about the bad summer and sept.

a lot of people hold grudges with people who build and sell customs. why? b/c they are jealous.

if you can make customs and get paid to do it!? having fun and getting paid, then more power to you :)

[RyanUybengkee]

i used to just make customs for fun, but now i'm getting comissions for doing something fun! what a wonderful life :-)))))))))

THIS is the site/place to be for serious customizers.

[formula93]

I posted a question over on TFW asking how people thought about selling their customs, and I kind of got the impression it was looked down upon. If I can do something I enjoy AND make some extra money, why wouldn't I?

[BigHank]

There is an old saying that goes: "Find a job you love and you'll never work a day in your life"

That is our sincere hope for everyone here at ProCustomizers.com

Have some fun! Learn, teach, show us whatcha got, and take a look at what everyone else has too! Feel free to jump on into any discussion without thinking twice and give some input.

This is a great resource for avid fans and collectors too! There are many ProMembers who will be happy to consult with you regarding having that one of a kind showpiece to add to your collection!

[enclinedesigns]

I posted a question over on TFW asking how people thought about selling their customs, and I kind of got the impression it was looked down upon. If I can do something I enjoy AND make some extra money, why wouldn't I?

Well, everyone has opinions.

Beside, this site is more than just Transformer customs:)

[Primoscustoms]

I can see how some of the perks of membership do apply for sellers of customs,
I can't see how cutting off half of the sections of the members that enjoy doing this and want to learn more.
You should open all the sections to all members. Save the discounts, banners, extra storage space and advertising for the Pro Members. Just my opinion.

[Solrac333]

I posted a question over on TFW asking how people thought about selling their customs, and I kind of got the impression it was looked down upon. If I can do something I enjoy AND make some extra money, why wouldn't I?

I think it depends on how attached you are to your custom. There are some customs that I made for myself that I just can't think of selling. Then I'll make customs for figures that I don't really care about and sell those. Since I started commissions, I have no attachment to those figures at all so it's easy to part with. AND I still get to paint them. It actually forces me to do a good job too.

[enclinedesigns]

Oh boy! The part that says "to artists who have found a way to bring in a source of income" is now true for me. It's been a bad summer and even worst September. Just sold a commission and THAT money really helped.

YAY for this site!

Sweet!! We are thrilled you could help yourself out with your art.


i used to just make customs for fun, but now i'm getting comissions for doing something fun! what a wonderful life :-)))))))))

THIS is the site/place to be for serious customizers.

My man, you got it. When you can offer something that others want, and you love doing it, and you can make some change...why not.


I can see how some of the perks of membership do apply for sellers of customs,
I can't see how cutting off half of the sections of the members that enjoy doing this and want to learn more.
You should open all the sections to all members. Save the discounts, banners, extra storage space and advertising for the Pro Members. Just my opinion.

Thanks for being open about what you feel. We resect all opinions. Even when they differ. And we are always open to new ideas. And as long as conversations are kept respectful, insightful, and encouraging to the community, we shall keep them public.


So i guess the big question is: How important is the information in the pro-members section to non-sellers? It is not. We knew and understood the title "pro-member" would not set well with some when we started this site. We also knew that having a section only for sellers of customs would put some people off. The fact is, we want it that way. It helps weed out those who are in it for the love of the game, or those looking for titles. Which at the end of the day are nothing more than that, titles. (Although they will have some really cool perks:))

There is no difference between pro-members and non-promembers other than that one group has worked really hard to get to where they are in a business. They have marketed themselves, pushed their products, and have spent YEARS perfecting what they do. So yeah, it seems only fair that they get some "special" privileges.

If someone wants to go pro, they will do what the guys quoted above are doing, stepping up their game. Even thought there work is fantastic, they may not have made some income with it. If someone doesn't want to go pro, but they want to improve for their own figures, their art, or heck, just want to drool over some of the amazing work here, PERFECT!!!

[TCracker]

This is too awesome, a site where customizers can come together and be professional about their work and I have a good feeling that opinions and inputs here will be more valued/taken as like minds are the in same pool.

[Shinobitron]

I think it depends on how attached you are to your custom. There are some customs that I made for myself that I just can't think of selling. Then I'll make customs for figures that I don't really care about and sell those. Since I started commissions, I have no attachment to those figures at all so it's easy to part with. AND I still get to paint them. It actually forces me to do a good job too.

I hear ya I cant bear to let my Galvatron go. He looks so BA on my shelf with the other classics.

[Primoscustoms]

Thanks for being open about what you feel. We resect all opinions. Even when they differ. And we are always open to new ideas. And as long as conversations are kept respectful, insightful, and encouraging to the community, we shall keep them public.


So i guess the big question is: How important is the information in the pro-members section to non-sellers? It is not. We knew and understood the title "pro-member" would not set well with some when we started this site. We also knew that having a section only for sellers of customs would put some people off. The fact is, we want it that way. It helps weed out those who are in it for the love of the game, or those looking for titles. Which at the end of the day are nothing more than that, titles. (Although they will have some really cool perks:))

There is no difference between pro-members and non-promembers other than that one group has worked really hard to get to where they are in a business. They have marketed themselves, pushed their products, and have spent YEARS perfecting what they do. So yeah, it seems only fair that they get some "special" privileges.

If someone wants to go pro, they will do what the guys quoted above are doing, stepping up their game. Even thought there work is fantastic, they may not have made some income with it. If someone doesn't want to go pro, but they want to improve for their own figures, their art, or heck, just want to drool over some of the amazing work here, PERFECT!!!



While I understand there needs to be perks, lots of guys here really deserve them too. But when people are interested in the art or learning Tricks we I always turned to TFW or Section 7. This would be the first site where members are cut off from the WIPs, and Tricks of the trade. That’s not good. Pro Member, Jr. Member who cares, but it starts less to feel like a community and more like a popularity contest.
Pro Member sections also include sections that aren’t related to selling customs such as General, Rant, Non Custom General conversations .Now that feels more like your not part of the community period.
All viewable sections should be open to all the members, hide the sections you don’t want us to see and make it flexible so we want to visit the site, makes friends and share a common passion. You don’t have to sell anything to have a Pro passion to create.
Having a Pro Sections that’s Private seems pretty snobbish. Especially when most of you guys all learned the tricks through other free to all sites such as Sector 7 the Radicons. Where would we all be without Ptitvite’s How to build a Devastator blueprints? They would end up in the Pro Section as well.
I made my first custom from studying pics from Spurt Reynolds of Dinotitan over and over, asking him questions. Giving me WIPs and tricks that helped me. I begged him to build me one, but he doesn’t do commissions at all. Do you not consider him a Pro? Some of his WIPS would of ended up in your Promember section and I may have never see them. That’s why separate forums are pretty lame IMO.

[FREED]

@ Aprim

Maybe it is lame, but this is their site. I think the over crowdedness at TFW2005 made them do this.

[payton34]

While I understand there needs to be perks, lots of guys here really deserve them too. But when people are interested in the art or learning Tricks we I always turned to TFW or Section 7. This would be the first site where members are cut off from the WIPs, and Tricks of the trade. That’s not good. Pro Member, Jr. Member who cares, but it starts less to feel like a community and more like a popularity contest.
Pro Member sections also include sections that aren’t related to selling customs such as General, Rant, Non Custom General conversations .Now that feels more like your not part of the community period.
All viewable sections should be open to all the members, hide the sections you don’t want us to see and make it flexible so we want to visit the site, makes friends and share a common passion. You don’t have to sell anything to have a Pro passion to create.
Having a Pro Sections that’s Private seems pretty snobbish. Especially when most of you guys all learned the tricks through other free to all sites such as Sector 7 the Radicons. Where would we all be without Ptitvite’s How to build a Devastator blueprints? They would end up in the Pro Section as well.
I made my first custom from studying pics from Spurt Reynolds of Dinotitan over and over, asking him questions. Giving me WIPs and tricks that helped me. I begged him to build me one, but he doesn’t do commissions at all. Do you not consider him a Pro? Some of his WIPS would of ended up in your Promember section and I may have never see them. That’s why separate forums are pretty lame IMO.

I think the main miscommunication here is what defines a "pro". Here is the definition of "professional": a person who performs commercially in a field typically reserved for hobbyists or amateurs.

It's not a popularity contest and it's not being "snobbish". It's a site for PROFESSIONALS, meaning people who earn a living by their craft. At the same time, there are sections available for anybody who wants to learn (regardless of how "popular" they are) that include:

- Customs Discussion: Want to talk about an idea you have, what kinds of tools would serve you best, what would be the best figure to use, etc? This is the place.

- Customs Showcase: Want to show off your latest Masterpiece, or bring up a "blast from the past" that still kicks @$$? This is the place.

- Tutorials and How-To's: If you're wondering how somebody was able to get articulated fingers out of a brick hand, or how to install LED headlights in under 10 minutes, or if you're just looking for ways to refine your painting technique, etc. This is the place.

- Ebay Showcase: If you're trying to sell your latest custom, or if you noticed someone else's kick-ass custom on Ebay, show it off here!

- The Trading Post: If you're looking for certain parts to complete your project, or if you're trying to get rid of your junk and make some space, check out this forum.

- Member Showcase: If you're showing all of the customs from your website, or if you want to show off a gallery of your latest completed work or art, then look no further.


All of these sub-forums are readily available to anyone and everyone who wants to learn and/or refine their craft. However, the "pros-only" section is for those who earn a living by their craft. One of the reasons why we make it "Pro Only" is that we want to make sure that everybody is contributing to the site and helping each other out.

I know for a fact that everybody knows some poster somewhere who never posts in another topic to help out anybody else, yet whenever they have something to sell they're pimping it out like crazy. This is NOT what we want here, and we want to make sure that if you are a professional, then you ACT LIKE A PROFESSIONAL. Therefore, if you have access to the pro-member section, it's because (1) you earn a living through your craft and (2) you are an active member of the custom community, offering tips and other types of help along the way.

[FREED]

yeah a pro is you get paid for it, amateur is a volunteer at something he likes to do sort of.

[frenzyrumble]

yeah a pro is you get paid for it, amateur is a volunteer at something he likes to do sort of.

Well, no. We are strongly against categorizing different levels of customizers here. No one is better than anyone else skill wise or anything, the differentiation between being a Pro-Pember and those who are not is simply that a Pro-Member SELLS their customs.

[enclinedesigns]

First and foremost, we are glad you get the point about feeling free to speak your mind!!


It is obvious that you are quite enthusiastic. I would just like to point out two attitudes here:

Go back and read the responses.

Some are saying "yes, sweet, great site, a place to grow as an artist!"

Then there are trepsonses with, "lame, snoobish, not cool, this site sucks!"

Do you see the difference? Some are understanding the point that we (not just us mods, but all members here) want to push everyone to be better. We want people in the pro section with great attitudes that are willing to better themselves as artists and have displayed a high level of professionalism for some time .

I think your biggest hang up is not enough threads in the General Admission section. Is that correct? Trust us, we want honest opinions about how to improve the site for everyone that loves this art. So some of your thoughts are being considered. We to feel there should be more for EVERYONE to talk about.

As for things such as (but not including unless he wants to share them here) Ptitvite's blueprints, and things that will help artist grow, those will be including in the General discussion area soon. So be patient with us. There is no need to rush and jump into the pro section. Unless you are ready to learn about marketing and you have been selling your work for some time. Learn how to perfect your skills first:) No rush.

If you also have a problem with the rules we have set here, we can't help you there. We are sticking to our guns. All of us spent a lot of time working on guidelines that would be fair. We knew some would not like it, but as you can see, others really appreciate it. We are sticking to those rules, strictly.

I also would like to address this "popularity" issue. How is it a popularity contest? It is black and white, friend or not, popular or not, if you do not fit the guidelines, then you do not fit them. That is pretty simple. Look at the pro-members on here. Some have been at this game for 5-10 years plus!!!! So is it because they are popular or because they meet the requirements?

Thanks again guys!!!

[Primoscustoms]

First and foremost, we are glad you get the point about feeling free to speak your mind!!


It is obvious that you are quite enthusiastic. I would just like to point out two attitudes here:

Go back and read the responses.

Some are saying "yes, sweet, great site, a place to grow as an artist!"

Then there are trepsonses with, "lame, snoobish, not cool, this site sucks!"

Do you see the difference? Some are understanding the point that we (not just us mods, but all members here) want to push everyone to be better. We want people in the pro section with great attitudes that are willing to better themselves as artists and have displayed a high level of professionalism for some time . A complaining attitude is rather negative and does not build up the art. This also displays a non-professional attitude.

I think your biggest hang up is not enough threads in the General Admission section. Is that correct? Trust us, we want honest opinions about how to improve the site for everyone that loves this art. So some of your thoughts are being considered. We to feel there should be more for EVERYONE to talk about.

As for things such as (but not including unless he wants to share them here) Ptitvite's blueprints, and things that will help artist grow, those will be including in the General discussion area soon. So be patient with us. There is no need to rush and jump into the pro section. Unless you are ready to learn about marketing and you have been selling your work for some time. Learn how to perfect your skills first:) No rush.

If you also have a problem with the rules we have set here, we can't help you there. We are sticking to our guns. All of us spent a lot of time working on guidelines that would be fair. We knew some would not like it, but as you can see, others really appreciate it. We are sticking to those rules, strictly.

I also would like to address this "popularity" issue. How is it a popularity contest? It is black and white, friend or not, popular or not, if you do not fit the guidelines, then you do not fit them. That is pretty simple. Look at the pro-members on here. Some have been at this game for 5-10 years plus!!!! So is it because they are popular or because they meet the requirements?

Thanks again guys!!!

First let me say I mean no disrespect to anybody on this site, I have what I consider to be friends here and some of them are Mods on this forum. That being said , I see your all of your points, but this seems to me (and maybe just me) If you’re a ProMember you love the idea, if you’re someone trying to learn it’s not the greatest idea. This is the resource and you can’t have it.
To me, info shared should be free to all,. I want to see a WIP from Fenzy Rumble among others. That stuff use to be for everyone. These are some of the things that made me want to do customs. This site not only effects us at here, but Promembers who use to post on other forums may feel inclined not to post there stuff on others. Most of the Mods use to always post tips and tricks and may not want to now. These Mods (including you) are the people we always look to for some answers and tips.

I get that this is your forum, and rules are rules. But remember what brought you guys to open a site like this. Rules, regulations and most likely infractions  . I was just surprised that you guys would draw a line in the sand and set requirements. It’s gonna be hard to be build a community when you’re labeling and separating your members. Plus what level is Pro? Who’s the judge? Your custom is gonna sell much higher then mine. But if someone buys mine, is that pro?

I have never once said this site sucks, I actually support it and hope to learn from it.
I do not consider myself a Pro in anyway. Matter of fact I pay Pros for there best work. I’m learning and not even close to perfecting my skill but I sure love doing it. Don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Even though my wife wish’s I would..

[Solrac333]

Plus what level is Pro? Who’s the judge? Your custom is gonna sell much higher then mine. But if someone buys mine, is that pro?



I think what Frenzy Rumble said "Pro-Member SELLS their customs". My customs don't sell as well as his but I do sell some. I think That's all they want. I don't think it matters to them how much it sells for or even what skill level you are. As long as you sell.

I think I will learn some customizing tips here AND some tips on how to sell. I now I need help on the selling part.

[FREED]

Well, no. We are strongly against categorizing different levels of customizers here. No one is better than anyone else skill wise or anything, the differentiation between being a Pro-Pember and those who are not is simply that a Pro-Member SELLS their customs.

heh I meant the meanings of the actual words = proffessional and amateur. one makes his living with and the other does it for fun basically. I didnt mean anything like that.:threaten:

[enclinedesigns]

First let me say I mean no disrespect to anybody on this site, I have what I consider to be friends here and some of them are Mods on this forum. That being said , I see your all of your points, but this seems to me (and maybe just me) If you’re a ProMember you love the idea, if you’re someone trying to learn it’s not the greatest idea. This is the resource and you can’t have it.
To me, info shared should be free to all,. I want to see a WIP from Fenzy Rumble among others. That stuff use to be for everyone. These are some of the things that made me want to do customs. This site not only effects us at here, but Promembers who use to post on other forums may feel inclined not to post there stuff on others. Most of the Mods use to always post tips and tricks and may not want to now. These Mods (including you) are the people we always look to for some answers and tips.

I get that this is your forum, and rules are rules. But remember what brought you guys to open a site like this. Rules, regulations and most likely infractions  . I was just surprised that you guys would draw a line in the sand and set requirements. It’s gonna be hard to be build a community when you’re labeling and separating your members. Plus what level is Pro? Who’s the judge? Your custom is gonna sell much higher then mine. But if someone buys mine, is that pro?

I have never once said this site sucks, I actually support it and hope to learn from it.
I do not consider myself a Pro in anyway. Matter of fact I pay Pros for there best work. I’m learning and not even close to perfecting my skill but I sure love doing it. Don’t plan on stopping anytime soon. Even though my wife wish’s I would..

HAHAH... My wife thought I was crazy.... until I started making money!!!

We understand. Basically what determines a pro is selling your customs.

So please be patient as we work this site out. We have a long road ahead!

[Primoscustoms]

HAHAH... My wife thought I was crazy.... until I started making money!!!

We understand. Basically what determines a pro is selling your customs.

So please be patient as we work this site out. We have a long road ahead!

Cool man, I'm on board for the long haul anyway!

[Shadow]

I would love to try customizing some of my transformers, but I'm just a student and I have to save up really long for the ones I really want...so I'm afraid of spoiling them...

Any advice? Other than "there's always the first time"

[formula93]

Look for junkers or cheap lots to practice painting on. And just don't expect to produce something like Ryan's Defensor the first time out. Cutting and epoxying my transformers still intimadates me. Although Nightbird/Chromia's ninja mask is looking goooood.

[thyvipera]

like formula93 said, buy junkers and incomplete lots to practice on. and if you can find KOs in any stores around you, buy them as well. and read a bunch of tutorials, painting, dremeling, drybrushing, etc. they help a lot

[Primoscustoms]

I would love to try customizing some of my transformers, but I'm just a student and I have to save up really long for the ones I really want...so I'm afraid of spoiling them...

Any advice? Other than "there's always the first time"

Ill say this, I'm pretty new to it. It can get discouraging but here is what made me want to see my project through.
Find something that inspires you, another artist’s work. Try to copy it, ask questions and keep it simple at first.
Make sure its something you really would like but be reasonable. You won’t paint, sculpt, bash like some of the pros here on the first one but with time you come up with something to be proud of.
Trust me Tools are everything. A Dermal IMO is a must have. Check the other sites as well, Sector 70 and TFW help sections. You will find a tutorial somewhere about something.

Good Luck!

[Shadow]

Cool, thanks guys! Really appreciate the help and tips.

[metallichemist]

Hi all, I just joined and I must say this is a great site! So much to do and so much to learn from you guys :)

[Sculpt-bot]

HAHAH... My wife thought I was crazy.... until I started making money!!!


/\ This! My wife has been very supportive of my sculpting and customs stuff since it started paying a lot of our bills! It gives me an excellent excuse to play with toys, and flex my creative muscle!
Personally, I love the idea of this site, and I appreciate the opportunity to kick ideas around with folks who are of a like mind, and want to make some money doing what they enjoy doing.
I struggled for a long time doing free lance work, but now because of my customs work, I am actually getting more commissions for other art work.
Reading around here, it seems that this is encouraged and supported. I think this site will help get anybody to the level they want to be at, whether they choose to sell or not. And they can do it with out fear of reprisal or judgement based on that choice. I think other sites may offer good resources, but folks who may (for unknown reasons) begrudge us the ability to sell our work, occasionally sully the fun! This site certainly has that in spades (fun that is!)
I am proud to be a part of a site that looks to bring toy customizing to a new level! Pro or not, I think every member will find what they need here, or know that asking the question will get them the most professional answer:cool:
I can't wait to showcase some of my upcoming stuff here!

[FREED]

girls, always caring about money. cant they enjoy toys as well? oh they do...

it kinda looks something like this...:ban-llama:

[Hatchet]

girls, always caring about money. cant they enjoy toys as well? oh they do...

it kinda looks something like this...:ban-llama:

... I don't make those kinds of customs.

[formula93]

I know a guy who made them out of wood.

[Tony]

... I don't make those kinds of customs.

I have been asked if I would make them before, I LOLed so hard but they were actually serious.

[FREED]

I have been asked if I would make them before, I LOLed so hard but they were actually serious.

WOW lol really? be more specific. DETAILS!

[Tony]

WOW lol really? be more specific. DETAILS!
I wont be doing that, it would make even the mightiest of sailors blush. LOL

[chipper]

I think I meet the requirements. How do I prove it?:D

[C2567]

I have a Long way to go If I want to be a pro..



P.S - Orange and Ownage rythme right?

[enclinedesigns]

I think I meet the requirements. How do I prove it?:D

Just pm one of the mods!!


I have a Long way to go If I want to be a pro..



P.S - Orange and Ownage rythme right?

No rush. Having great customs is the only thing that is really important!!!

I think they rhyme if you pronounce them in a way only rappers could get away with:doh2:

[chipper]

Thanks. I'll do that once I get my PC back up and running. I'm assuming I get it back up and running.

[steelbus36]

I would like to submit my site for review to be considered for pro status. I have been customizing for 7 yrs now and it has basically became what I do. I mostly do custom sports figures however with some of the inspiration I see here I am tempted to try some different projects. If anyone is interested in checking out my site it is www.allstarcustomsonline.com. I would love to become involved in this great community. Thanks guys!

[Unicron-9]

So can I actually get commissions through this site? If so that's great! I sell customs almost every week on Ebay and get commissions here and there too. Any extra business is more than welcome!

[RyanUybengkee]

Just love what you do guys, and eventually you will be passionate about it.
take time out to rest from doing customs also. it's important to refresh yourselves.
think out of the box. think really out of the box.

trust me, the Mods here are the best of the best.

[Sioce]

I would love to "go pro"
But I can't see the "rules"

[Tony]

Here we go.


Requirements

1. Artist must perceive and execute custom action figures at a professional level.
2. Artist must have sold customs privately or auctioned presently or in the past.
3. Artist must contribute and be active on this site.
4. Artist must be willing to share and take advice as we are a place to grow and learn.
5. Artist must have an existing or efforts towards a personal site with their custom portfolio.
6. Artist creates customs for income (partial or full)
7. Artist's customs must yield a good reputation and a standard of quality(ie ebay feedback, etc)
8. Artist must also carry a professional attitude, your customs and yourself must represent you properly and consistently.

The above requirements are non exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time should the founders deem fit. Founders and Pro-Members will consider Pro-Membership for all who apply. Simply send your request to any moderator on the board.

[Sioce]

Ah...only thing I don't meet is a personal website.
I have no idea how to build or run one.
Don't know much about web stuff.
Oh wells :(

[Unicron-9]

I hear ya I cant bear to let my Galvatron go. He looks so BA on my shelf with the other classics.

I can't make myself sell my Classics Galvatron either, but he's just too small compared to the other guyz in that line.
http://unicron9.deviantart.com/art/Universe-Galvatron-repainted-2-103155223

Pic was from back when I had a crap camera.

[Solrac333]

I sold my classics Galvatron :( luckily I have another one waiting to be repainted. :)

[Unicron-9]

Okay and- I want to GO PRO!
I read the requirements and I fit them all.
1. I'm a sweet and innocent man who is friendly and huggable.
2. Selling customs is my job.
3. I've had nothing but happy customers.
4. I have a neat logo.
5. Seeing "Pro" under my name would make me feel awesome.

So okay moderators... BY THE POWER OF GRAYSKULL!!

[Atgscl]

Hi, New guy here and this site looks very promising! Glad to see everyone is serious about customizing and there are no trolls running around this site.

I'm not sure if I am a Professional though...
-I do sell customs on a regular basis, and some sell for lots of money. The most expensive one I have sold was for $300. Although some of my past customs were pretty bad, recently I feel like they have been improving. I am currently working on a bunch of customs that are my best yet.
-I also don't have a website. I just don't have the knowledge of how to create one and I don't want to pay too much for one.

[Hatchet]

Hi, New guy here and this site looks very promising! Glad to see everyone is serious about customizing and there are no trolls running around this site.

I'm not sure if I am a Professional though...
-I do sell customs on a regular basis, and some sell for lots of money. The most expensive one I have sold was for $300. Although some of my past customs were pretty bad, recently I feel like they have been improving. I am currently working on a bunch of customs that are my best yet.
-I also don't have a website. I just don't have the knowledge of how to create one and I don't want to pay too much for one.

If you PM me I can help you figure out some website stuff. :) They don't have to be too expensive and there's lots of options out there.

[Anthony's Customs]

this site is perfect for me. ive been able to drastically reduce my hours at work by making money through my custom figures

[sabretooth]

would i be considered a pro?

[frenzyrumble]

would i be considered a pro?

not sure. read the FAQs up top. if you meet the requirements, send any pro Member or Moderator the request.

[metallichemist]

Can i request to be upgraded to pro-membership?

my portfolio
http://www.flickr.com/photos/metallichemistry/

my new blog yay!
http://metallichemistry.blogspot.com/

[starwarsgeek]

I think we currently have a ban on TransFormers guys going pro until we get some other customizers first.

LOL j/k! Some nice stuff you have in your Flickr account.

[Anthony's Customs]

your stuff is good but you need to do something other than tformers. you guys are flooding the customizing world ;) just yankin your chain...but still lol

[BigHank]

I think we currently have a ban on TransFormers guys going pro until we get some other customizers first.

LOL j/k! Some nice stuff you have in your Flickr account.

:pointlaugh::pointlaugh::pointlaugh::pointlaugh:

[metallichemist]

your stuff is good but you need to do something other than tformers. you guys are flooding the customizing world ;) just yankin your chain...but still lol

One gotta start from somewhere heheh, so transformers it is now :D

[Anthony's Customs]

im just busting your chops bud. tformers are quite difficult to custom so if you start there you should be good with other stuff too

[metallichemist]

im just busting your chops bud. tformers are quite difficult to custom so if you start there you should be good with other stuff too

aha no offence was taken anthony. I was already intending to do something else apart from TF, looking out for opportunities and some potential fun. I have my eyes on Avatar figures :p

[Anthony's Customs]

well the billion that the movie made only opens up doors for us. have at em slugger

[Rosedale]

New to this site, looking to go pro. Been customizing a little over 7yrs. Working on turning this hobby into a full time profession. You can see my work here: www.rosedalecustoms.webs.com

I am in the process of updating my website and galleries, will have lots of new work to show soon.

[Anthony's Customs]

good stuff. i use webs.com for my site too. pretty good for being free :D what coat did you use for blade?

[Rosedale]

good stuff. i use webs.com for my site too. pretty good for being free :D what coat did you use for blade?

X-men movie cyclops. It was great because the hole on the back of the trench for the button (light up feature) for Cyclops, matched up perfectly to insert Blade's sword into.

[Anthony's Customs]

ill have to find one now

[Discogod]

I'm another newbie. I set up a studio, Highmore Studios, 4 years ago as a way to sell my paintings & self-published comics. I was making customs for myself when a couple of people asked if I took commissions. After that, I tried ebay. Now, I'd estimate that 85-90% of my income comes from customs. I have quite a decently-sized base of customers who generally order a custom per month, but I still accept commissions and still put the occasional figure on ebay.

I'm also hopefully going to have a small exhibition of some of my custom work in a local gallery in the next couple of months.

[sabretooth]

soooo i guess i'd like to go pro? i've done custom toys for over 2 years, my biggest claims to fame was my district 9 mecha and my dead space customs. i've won custom of the week over on toynewsi 3+ times, and over at toyark, also got interviewed by poeghostal. i also have a terrible habit of turning statues into poseable figures...also my stuff shows up on google under my name chris hooton. so please let me know what i need to provide to get the neato badge! thanks!

[zartanman]

I just found you guys for some weird reason. I'm LOVING this concept and the forums so far. I know I just signed up, but I'm putting my bid in to go for Pro. Many of you here know me and my work already and I've been selling it on and off for over ten years.

Recently Customizing has become one of my only sources of income due to the economy and job market. If I can start selling more it will be my only source and that will be awesome I Love doing it for fun and profit.

Here's a sample of my work.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/zartanman/sets/

[stevescustoms]

I've sold customs on ebay before. 2 were very recent. Besides. I love posting here and seeing other people's work. I just need to update my site more often.

[UltraMagnus2008]

New to the site but Ive been doing this full time now since August and on and off for the last 3 years. I am a part of SlayerDesignStudios sculpting team link here:http://slayerdesignstudio.3dcartstores.com/Weaponx-Customs_c_55.html, and have been putting stuff up on ebay when possible. I make most of my money from commissions at this point. I really like working for Slayer because it lets you really contribute to the customizing community by supplying other modders with needed parts. So I would love the oppurtunity to go pro and to continue to contribute to this site.

[Scuba Steves Customs]

New to the site but Ive been doing this full time now since August and on and off for the last 3 years. I am a part of SlayerDesignStudios sculpting team link here:http://slayerdesignstudio.3dcartstores.com/Weaponx-Customs_c_55.html, and have been putting stuff up on ebay when possible. I make most of my money from commissions at this point. I really like working for Slayer because it lets you really contribute to the customizing community by supplying other modders with needed parts. So I would love the oppurtunity to go pro and to continue to contribute to this site.

I'm not a pro but I think that's a pretty good reason to go pro

[frenzyrumble]

I'm not a pro but I think that's a pretty good reason to go pro

;)

UM, please check out the FAQs, and contact a mod/staff member.

[stevescustoms]

What do you mean by "professional Level" I meet all the other requirements to be a pro member. Just not sure about that one. Help me out please.

[Scuba Steves Customs]

;)

UM, please check out the FAQs, and contact a mod/staff member.

Are you talking to him or me ? Just wondering because you quoted me. 99% chance its not me

[hater06]

Are you talking to him or me ? Just wondering because you quoted me. 99% chance its not me

its you.

[Scuba Steves Customs]

its you.

Are you serious, be serious because I want to go pro.:cartman:

[jbarb78]

Are you serious, be serious because I want to go pro.:cartman:

I believe you've been informed repeatedly on what you need to do so, but you still arent doing it.

[jbarb78]

What do you mean by "professional Level" I meet all the other requirements to be a pro member. Just not sure about that one. Help me out please.

F_R just gave you the key to the door...

[OneupMario]

Are you serious, be serious because I want to go pro.:cartman:

These guys seem very fair. If you haven't gone pro, then there's probably a requirement not met.

1. Artist must perceive and execute custom action figures at a professional level.
2. Artist must have sold customs privately or auctioned presently or in the past.
3. Artist must contribute and be active on this site.
4. Artist must be willing to share and take advice as we are a place to grow and learn.
5. Artist must have an existing or efforts towards a personal site with their custom portfolio.
6. Artist creates customs for income (partial or full)
7. Artist's customs must yield a good reputation and a standard of quality(ie ebay feedback, etc)
8. Artist must also carry a professional attitude, your customs and yourself must represent you properly and consistently.

The above requirements are non exhaustive and may be reviewed from time to time should the founders deem fit. Founders and Pro-Members will consider Pro-Membership for all who apply. Simply send your request to any moderator on the board.

Here's the link for the rules buddy!
http://www.procustomizers.com/faq.php?faq=boardrules#faq_promembership

[starwarsgeek]

These guys seem very fair. If you haven't gone pro, then there's probably not a requirement met.

Fixed that for ya.

[Scuba Steves Customs]

Fixed that for ya.

what did you fix

[C2567]

what did you fix

exactly why you wont go pro, not for the next 5 years atleast

[stevescustoms]

exactly why you wont go pro, not for the next 5 years atleast

Exactly what do you mean?

[hater06]

he was talking to Stevie, steve. lol

[C2567]

Exactly what do you mean?

:confused: umm, I was talking to Scuba Steves customs

[Solrac333]

Oh boy! The part that says "to artists who have found a way to bring in a source of income" is now true for me. It's been a bad summer and even worst September. Just sold a commission and THAT money really helped.

YAY for this site!

HOLY SHIT! THAT summer was AWESOME compared to now. Yeeesh! :sleep2:

[roydtx]

All very genuine and true, what we do isnt easy and reputation is every thing. without "street cred" no one will take us seriously. and as one of us that does earn an extra income through customizing, this forum is a great outlet for constructive criticizem and insperation for new ideas and what to strive to achieve.

[Kratos]

I have been trying to go pro via this board and are working hard at it. Things is I'm not that productive due to I'm in a mid of shifting my house and are doing a few Gundams commissions jobs at this time. Anyone wanna see my Gundams that I have built so far? As not sure where should I post them at this board.

[Sculpt-bot]

I have been trying to go pro via this board and are working hard at it. Things is I'm not that productive due to I'm in a mid of shifting my house and are doing a few Gundams commissions jobs at this time. Anyone wanna see my Gundams that I have built so far? As not sure where should I post them at this board.


The Miscellaneous section of the Customs Showcase would be a perfect spot for your Gundams! Show 'em off!

[Kratos]

Many thanks man:) I just did as you have told me too.

[DecadeSijera]

One day i will become a pro-member. :) *cross-fingers* *more hard work*

[Anthony's Customs]

you need to give all the current pro members 10 bucks before you go pro though...

[Jimster]

you need to give all the current pro members 10 bucks before you go pro though...

Welcome to the procustomizers pyramid scheme :smokin:

Anthony is actually a Nigerian prince who needs your bank details to ship his customs out of the country :p

...or I could be making it all up ;)

[Anthony's Customs]

Welcome to the procustomizers pyramid scheme :smokin:

Anthony is actually a Nigerian prince who needs your bank details to ship his customs out of the country :p

...or I could be making it all up ;)

thats actually all true. if you give me 5 thousand dollars, ill be able to use that money to free up the millions your long lost relative left for you. and:boobies:

[Solrac333]

you need to give all the current pro members 10 bucks before you go pro though...

I never got yours.

[ian searth]

is there a semi pro?? lol

[Jimster]

Maybe not semi-pro, but 'supporter' (http://www.procustomizers.com/showthread.php?12388-2012-ProCustomizers-com-supporters-thread&p=101688#post101688) is the next best thing and will give you access to some good stuff ;)

[chonosmoon]

is there a semi pro?? lol

Be patient my friend~ Just keep making good contributions and engage our community and your time will come.

[ian searth]

what kind of stuff????
Maybe not semi-pro, but 'supporter' (http://www.procustomizers.com/showthread.php?12388-2012-ProCustomizers-com-supporters-thread&p=101688#post101688) is the next best thing and will give you access to some good stuff ;)