"Popular" Customs?

[Turaga of Force]

I am new to minifig customization but would like to get more involved. I have bought decals but never made my own. I am going to start making more of my own stuff, but I also would be interested in making custom figures to sell on eBay, as they go for a lot and then I can buy more LEGO sets :) lol. My question: What minifigs are the most popular? If I were to make customs to sell what should I make? Clone Troopers seem popular to me, especially jungle camo (green/brown painted) ones. Any advice?

Also, for myself, I am thinking more about decals, for selling on eBay, paint.

Thanks!

Dylan

[Brickmaster]

Anything StarWars. Jedi, ranks of clones, special kinds, Malandorians, you name it. (Any kind of army, military, or violence related thing really, is popular... ) I am not sure of what kind of just plain decal or sticker market there is, but you could give it a try, however, trying to sell custom things right off thebat isn't the best thing to do either - gain up your rep abit? ;-)

I will also warn - People who would buy custom figures expect and have a high standard of what they look for, especially serious collectors and whatnot. Be sure you know what you're gettin' yourself into.

And goodluck ;-)

[Turaga of Force]

Okay, thanks a lot! Like I said, as far as selling, I am more interested in painting, it doesn't have as much quality concern. I'll mention what type I use, mention its not for rough play and it should be fine. Painted clones can get a fair amount of money, too, for example, check out this auction. A painted clone for over $20. Buy a battle pack for $10, customize the 2 plain white clones, sell them for $20 or so each, you made $30 profit and have the Shock Trooper, Star Corps Trooper, and parts left over. As for decals, I have ordered from Saber-Scorpion and am really happy with his decals, but would like to start making my own for myself. Maybe if some turn out really good I'd sell them too -- look at this! $61 for 2 decaled figures (at least they appear to be decaled) They aren't even that sharp of decals!

Thanks again!

Dylan