So You Want a Beskar Mando? Try This Custom Black Series Project
Learn to turn your Star Wars the Black Series Mandalorian action figure into a custom beskar armor version with articulated cape.
September 2020
A Brief Trip to an Underwater LEGO World
Using LEGO and the guidelines of our Six-Image Narrative series, Shelly Corbett takes a brief trip to an underwater world with her toys as her guide.
My Journey to Toy Photography: Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel
Learn how guest author Scott Metzger aka @fstop_rebel went from art gallerist to toy photographer in two short years.
August 2020
Review: LEGO Jurassic Park T. rex Rampage Set #75936
Jurassic Park movie moments come to life in this review of the LEGO T. rex Rampage set #75936 by toy photographer Matthew Wyjad.
Toy Photographers Pay Tribute to ‘Black Panther’ Star Chadwick Boseman
The untimely death of Black Panther actor Chadwick Boseman hit the toy photography community hard. We process grief through art.
LEGO Mars Research Shuttle Set (#60226) Review
Vaunted toy photographer Trevor Williams, aka @onesix_shooter, reviews and shoots the LEGO Mars Research Shuttle set 60226.
Kind of Magic! Harry Potter Collectible Minifigure Series 2 Review
Tomek explores series 2 of LEGO Harry Potter collectible minifigures. Read the review and enjoy the magic!
Podcast: Depicting Kindness in a Toy Photo Is Difficult
In the latest episode of the Toy Photographers Podcast, Kristina and I discuss the images we create around Kindness, as well as two submissions from the community.
Circuit Boards as Backgrounds
Toy photographer Sunny Ang (@zekezachzoom on Instagram) experiments with using computer logic boards as photography backgrounds.
Max Sabin aka @fovmodels Finds Peace in War Toy Photography
Max Sabin (@fovmodels) finds historical war toy photography as a path to personal and intellectual growth using 1/32 scale military vehicles.
Meet Custom LEGO Star Wars MOC Builder @billsbrickz
Anthony Bill @billsbrickz creates LEGO MOC Star Wars dioramas. See his detailed, fan-built brick scenes and discover which is his favorite!
All in a Day’s Work: LEGO Mythbusters
Toy photographer Matt Frederick brings MythBusters Jamie and Adam, and Buster, to life as LEGO minifigures.
Hiding the Joints: My Answer to an Existential Toy Photography Question
When I started shooting action figures, I quickly came across an existential question that I needed to solve for myself: Should I hide the joints in the figures when I post-process the photos, or should I leave them as is?
Have LEGO Will Travel: How to Pack for LEGO Toy Photography Trips
It started innocently enough. Several years ago I took an old LEGO kit along on vacation through the Southern Utah Badlands. The next thing you know I was bringing A LOT of LEGO on my trips.
Why I’m a LEGO Toy Photographer: Thea Birch (@theabirchphotos)
Toy photographer Thea Birch, aka @theabirchphotos, shares her journey into LEGO war photography and her focus on WWII.
Tips & Tricks: Building Backgrounds from Your Recycle Bin
Toy photography doesn't have to cost a fortune. Learn how to build effective backgrounds using items from your recycling bin.
The Women Behind Steff’s Baer Necessities Podcast
Have you heard about the new podcast Steff's Baer Necessities? [...]
Snake Eyes Epic Action Figure Photography Extravaganza
Snake Eyes is back in a big way, thanks to Hasbro's new 6-inch G.I. Joe Classified Series action figure.
MOC It Up Again: Updating My LEGO Exosuit Build
I had the itch to do some new building, and rather than a new kit it was prime time for a redo of the original MOC. This would be one base plate (3 sided) and loaded with...
My Battle for Hill 122: LEGO Clone ARC Troopers in Combat
A six-image narrative following a group of clone ARC troopers fighting for a hilltop and facing not only a formidable enemy but themselves as they advance deeper into the wood.