DarkKnight7 Posted May 13, 2014 (edited) Hey guys, I have another custom pad printed minifigure that is available now on my website that we are excited to share with you all. Here's the information and pics for you, please feel free to share your thoughts and feedback on him below! I'd love to hear what you think! American Super Soldier by Phoenix Customs Minifigures Product Description American Super Soldier is a superhero who uses his stealth movements, super strength, speed, and agility and specially crafted shield to take out enemies that threaten his country. Based on the popular comic character! This figure includes: 1 Dark Red - Star Pattern Shield Printing This figure is professionally pad printed, just like official LEGO® figures. Features top quality head, torso, back, and arm pad printing. Edited June 20, 2014 by DarkKnight7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Piranha Posted May 13, 2014 That looks excellent, nicest custom Cap I have seen. Now how about his WW2 suit and Winter Soldier? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted May 13, 2014 That looks excellent, nicest custom Cap I have seen. Now how about his WW2 suit and Winter Soldier? Thanks, Piranha! The WW2 Suit was made by Christo already and he is also planning on releasing a Winter Soldier pad printed fig very soon. But, both should compliment this fig well. I have the Christo First Avenger version and he looks excellent, you can see my picture review of him here: https://www.flickr.com/photos/phoenixcustoms/12619921624/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingPixels Posted May 13, 2014 How much is he going to be going for? If you'd rather not say in the thread I'd appreciate a PM :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted May 13, 2014 I can't say here, so check your PM Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted May 17, 2014 Sorry I had to remove the picture above, but the Chinese knock off companies tried to steal my design (luckily they only had the front and did a crappy job printing it). I'll post it again once I officially release the fig on my site. I apologize guys, but it had to be done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CustomJoe_MD Posted May 17, 2014 (edited) This is starting to get ridiculous, I mean why don't they go after designs that haven't been made, I mean C'mon they have to trace the designs, so they must have design artist on their side. How hard is it to take something from the games that hasn't been made yet. The effort is the same and their rep would go ever so slightly up with us. Plain stupid. Adam the Minifig looks excelent, first one of your lot I'm tempted to get. Edited May 19, 2014 by CustomJoe_MD Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted May 21, 2014 The figure on the SY set is a very pale comparison to your version. I wouldn't worry too much about it. I've got the SY set on the way for a couple of the figures alone and there was no way I was going to NOT get your version instead of theirs. Quality figures will always win out although the bootleg companies are now cloning things very quickly from official sets and also the new DeCool leaflet shows a Punisher and Bullseye which look like complete copies from customisers too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ryker_Hill Posted May 28, 2014 DarkKnight7, heads up, your pictures of it are on google so people could still copy your minifig. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted June 6, 2014 DarkKnight7, heads up, your pictures of it are on google so people could still copy your minifig. Ah, thanks for the heads up, Ryker_Hill, last time I checked it wasn't showing up! I'll contact the admins here and see if they can do something about getting rid of the residual image (because when you click on the link, it leads to a blank error Flickr page). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted June 13, 2014 Well, now that I got word from the printers that it will be sent next week, it's no big deal that the pics are up now. I figure it will be for sale on my site by next weekend so there shouldn't be any issues, not yet at least Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) I've been looking forward to this figure for a while! Can't wait for it to land so I can put my order in. Edited June 13, 2014 by Robianco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCMatze Posted June 13, 2014 (edited) That is one great Cap! I just became a owner of your Gambit Kinetic Man, which is awesome. But the Cap is not far away from that one! PM me about the price, too please! Edited June 13, 2014 by KCMatze Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted June 15, 2014 That is one great Cap! I just became a owner of your Gambit Kinetic Man, which is awesome. But the Cap is not far away from that one! PM me about the price, too please! Thanks, buddy! You have a PM. I've been looking forward to this figure for a while! Can't wait for it to land so I can put my order in. Thanks, Robianco, it'll be landing on my site this upcoming Friday. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted June 20, 2014 Ordered!! Can't wait for this little plastic fella to join his friends! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Jurassic Posted June 20, 2014 Hope to be able to afford this soon! PMing me a price may help, as I may order one at some point. Bare in mind I am in the UK. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted June 20, 2014 Hope to be able to afford this soon! PMing me a price may help, as I may order one at some point. Bare in mind I am in the UK. So am I... Mine is ordered. If you'd like I'll ask Adam to include another one in the parcel if he's happy to do that? I'll just charge £1 for postage if you arrange payment with Adam for the figure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted June 21, 2014 Hope to be able to afford this soon! PMing me a price may help, as I may order one at some point. Bare in mind I am in the UK. I sent you a PM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Godtshep Posted July 5, 2014 Great! How do you pad print these figures? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted July 5, 2014 I know Adam can answer this but I thought I'd give an answer. Pad printing is done by specialist printers... Normally for promotional items such as pens, stress toys etc... I've got about 5 or 6 designs I'd love to get printed but the cost in the UK is quite high for the right quality of print and the amount of colours needed for these figures. I've had quotes from US printers that have been much more reasonable. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkKnight7 Posted July 10, 2014 Great! How do you pad print these figures? I was able to find a printer over the internet in the US who was able to print many colors and at runs of as small as 100 if I wanted, which is rare. They have lots of experience pad printing, and this shows in the low number of misprints I've had. Key is you just have to do some searching around and try to find companies that are local, as shipping your figs printed can get costly. The biggest issue is to know that it costs quite a bit, especially the more colors/printed parts have in your design. So, pad printing is more for people who plan to sell lots of them, as it's just not possible to print in low numbers and make enough money to expand, or even recover your up front costs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCMatze Posted July 20, 2014 Sorry to bump, but are there any plans for another Phoenix Customs figure? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Brickalot Posted July 20, 2014 ^ I hope there's another one soon as well, perhaps a Nightcrawler minifig, now that would be awesome! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KCMatze Posted July 21, 2014 Yep, some figure that will definitely NOT come in an original set ;) I LOVE that Cap, but I have 2 official ones, so I am saving money on that I guess :-/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Highonbricks Posted August 6, 2014 Excellent design and the quality of the pad printing is great! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
