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 our first Retro Freddy custom. Cristina Johnson has given Freddy a dapper Christmas makeover and I must say he looks quite festive!
After receiving Retro Christmas Freddy, I asked Cristina a few questions about this custom and being a custom artist.
What got you into making custom Pops?
The first custom I made was Daenerys from the final scene of Season 1 (birth of the dragons) because I thought Funko could do more that put spot on the existing Dany Pop.
How long have you been making customs?
I’ve been making customs for a little over a year.
What is the favorite custom you have made?
My favorite custom I have made is one-handed Jaime Lannister, based on concept art from Funko that hasn’t been made (yet).
What was the inspiration for the piece you created for our Pops for Tots auctions?
I wanted to do a Retro Freddy and to keep with the “retro” concept, I used an image from a vintage Christmas card from the 50s on his shirt.
How can people see other customs of yours and commission their own?
I post my customs in the Popvinyls Trading Group on Facebook, and on my Instagram @lady_lannister. I mainly do customs for myself & for friends
Thank you so much Cristina for this amazing Retro Christmas Freddy.