It starts with the smooth oozing drip of a brush, paint gliding over slick sculpted flesh, morphing raw plastic into eclectic works of art. Customizing; It is an obsession. It engulfs us like a polychromatic shroud, a silent partner, our hands its only outlet. It has a story, and it must be told.

This is Figure Inque.

For over a decade Figure Realm has been amassing custom submissions from all around the world. While I'd love to dedicate a page to each one speculating on everything from the parts used to the composition of the super glue, a much more sane solution is to focus weekly on a handful of customs that grab my eyeballs and won't let go until I cry out the praise they deserve. More than that, I'll focus on works that contribute something to this hobby, that remind us of exactly why we started customizing in the first place and inspire us to continue. New ideas for parts usage, clever painting techniques, if I see you turn water bottles into a S.H.I.E.L.D. Helicarrier you are totally in!

Every Thursday a recent batch of customs will be featured here, covering what I admire about them and even including commentary and tips from the creators themselves when possible.