I just finished the KISS Concert Stage Phase One. Its the stage with moveable drum riser. I've been working on the design for quite a while trying to work out some design and construction problems. I think it turned out pretty good for a first try prototype. My son loved it. Those are his KISS figures and instruments from his collection.

Phase Two that I'm now working on is the design and construction of the framework for the lighting towers and rigging, as well as the adjustable stage lights. I'm constructing the towers and rigging from 1/4" dowel rod and researching the materials for the stage lights. I've decided to make a revision in my original design and make 6 video screens to place between the 3 light towers. Its actually just flat black panels with 6 concert photos attached leaving a black border between them to look like video screens. This new design is from an idea I had for the Batcomputer. I recently did a sketch for another base I'm working on for the Batcave. The adjustable stage lights will be my first attempt at using lighting in one of my action figure bases. If I can find the transparency film I've been looking for I may try a set of screens backlit later.

Please take the Poll below to give me an idea of what types of designs you would like to see. Or drop me an email and give me your ideas. I'm always up for a challenge designing new base concepts. I've got 4 completely new concepts I'm working on now.

Sorry about no updates. I've been swamped at my daytime job. I've been working on sketches for some new displays and display bases.

I've been stuck on a stage display for the KISS band since the first of the year. I'm still trying to work out the bugs. The lighting towers and light bar over the stage has been my major problem. When its finished I'll be able to make slight changes to the graphics and make stages for other bands.

The large shipping box for the larger action figure bases and 1/24th scale cars is basically done so I can get into selling on EBAY. So far all of my display bases for action figures and collector cars are one of a kind. Most are generic enough that I could make more than one, but I don't want to start mass producing and lose my creativity.

I'm working on a display design to hang on the wall for outer space and the sky that will make the action figure, spaceship, or airplane look like its hanging in midair with the display behind it.

I'm in design phase on a large display for Star Wars and the Transformers to house your collection in a hideaway giant prop. The larger airplane models and Movie/TV/Comic book props are in the prototype phase. I don't have anything finished for photography or for sale yet.

I do have a new action figure base idea that I've started designing graphics for of a cemetary. It should be adaptable to make several different types of bases. Should be great for Blade the Vampire Slayer, Scooby and Shaggy with the Mystery Machine, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, and several other action figure sets. Maybe the horror actions figures would work for this one too.

All for now. Next time maybe some new photos or updates on EBAY sales.

Clif

Hey just finished the prototype Martinsville Speedway 1/24th Car Base. This is my second prototype since I gave the first one away as birthday gift to a friend. I'm working on a HotWheels scale and I've just finished the artwork. I'm still looking for a better croud scene and photos of other NASCAR tracks for the lettering on the crash wall. I'm also looking for victory lane photos so I can design a base for that. Anyone with photos I can use I'd appreciate an email or a link. Anyone with suggestions for new bases feel free to drop me an email. I just started working on some large scale models and props from science fiction TV shows and Movies. I'll post photos when I get some finished.

Thats all until next time.

Clif

I'm cutting back on local freelance work due to payment problems. Anyone needing freelance graphic design work, local or through the internet, will now have to pay through PayPal invoicing on completion of the assignment before the final files are emailed or mailed out on CD. I've had too many assignments this year that I've had to threaten calling a lawyer or the better business bureau to get paid. I've taken a fulltime job through a temp service designing web graphics to get the bills paid.

I'll be focusing my attention on the custom toy, prop, and display business now. The new Clifton Custom Toys logo is now complete and on returning from my vacation trip next week I'll be working on new designs for sale on Ebay. One of a kind custom display bases for action figures, HotWheels cars, 1/24th scale cars, movie and TV prop reproductions, and scale models. Several new designs I've been working on for children's furniture are in the design phase. The new 3ft. wall mounted, lightup buildings for decorating your home, office, or store are in prototype phase. I'm also working on some ideas for displays to hold whole collections of certain toys like Star Wars, HotWheels, and Barbie Dolls. I'll be posting new photos in the next month as soon as the new Macintosh is in and loaded.

Any requests for custom bases or toys can be directed to my email at Yahoo: georgeleeclifton@yahoo.com or leave me a message here. I do make bases and toys by request and issue a PayPal invoice on completion for payment before shipping. I will ship by US Postal, UPS, FEDEX, and motor freight if needed.