Last month, we announced that PopVinyls.com and custom artists were coming together to raise money for Toys for Tots. You can read that article HERE but basically we will be auctioning off donated custom Pops in our VK Auction House to raise money for Toys for Tots. Artists who have committed to donate a piece will send their pieces to me by November 24th for a photo shoot and for the auctions to begin on December 1st.
Today, I want to share with you a Doctor Who inspired Pop Vinyl created by the talented Brenda Le. Brenda’s “11th Doctor” was inspired by the Christmas Special entitled “The Snowmen” and aired on Christmas Day 2012. (Teaser for the next reveal: Another custom inspired by this very episode). I’m a huge fan of Doctor Who so I love everythign about this piece. The hat, the sonic screwdriver, and the awesome recreation of his outfit.
After receiving the custom, I asked Brenda a few questions about this custom and being a custom artist.
What got you into making custom Pops?
I first started making customs to make characters Funko never would. There were so many beloved characters that Funko never got around to making and I sometimes felt like an advocate for certain heroes who would never get pops made of them especially obscure ones like Trini the yellow ranger or Cassandra Cain who are two of my favorites. How long have you been making customs?
How long have you been making customs?
I’ve been making customs for over a year. Most of my early ones were Superman variants like Red Son Superman and White Lantern Superman which Funko actually ended up making later on. It took a lot of practice to figure out what worked and what didn’t before anyone really cared to stop and look at my work.
What is the favorite custom you have made?
It is so hard to pick one! I however especially like my all my Power Ranger and Arrow customs. Baby groot, power suit Lex Luthor and my 6in Doomsday are also favorites.
What was the inspiration for the piece you created for our Pops for Tots auctions?
When I saw the theme I only had one thought, I need to make the Doctor! I messaged Matt right away to claim that honor because I’ve had him on my spreadsheet of ideas for so long but didn’t have the proper motivation. I loved the snowmen episode and was happy to be able to bring him to life.
How can people see other customs of yours and commission their own?
My website for my customs are all at saberfiretiger.tumblr.com/tagged/Funko or email me directly at freedom1975le@hotmail.com.
Thank you so much Brenda Le for your generous donation to our Pops for Tots Fundraiser Auctions! I’ll be sure to contact you in the future for more Doctor Who!