North African and Middle Eastern Soft Customs

[Gepetto]

The kings, queens, standard bearers, signalers, and traders have all been disassembled and are not completely original, but most figures feature their original torso and legs.  I've only modified small items, such as weapons, belts, cloaks, facial hair, headgear, arm accessories, etc.  Although these are relatively small changes, I think they make a difference, which is why a former Roman is now, say, a Parthian.  That's what I love about Playmobil!  I've put a lot of thought into these, and although they aren't revolutionary, I think the result is pleasing.

I agree! 

[Martin Milner]

Thanks for the positive comments, all.

My understanding of "soft custom" comes from Garden Wargaming.  Basically, it is that klickies don't have any custom painting, printing, moulding, etc. on them and that one uses only Playmobil parts with no modifications.  Perhaps, however, I'm mistaken and using this term incorrectly?

The kings, queens, standard bearers, signalers, and traders have all been disassembled and are not completely original, but most figures feature their original torso and legs.  I've only modified small items, such as weapons, belts, cloaks, facial hair, headgear, arm accessories, etc.  Although these are relatively small changes, I think they make a difference, which is why a former Roman is now, say, a Parthian.  That's what I love about Playmobil!  I've put a lot of thought into these, and although they aren't revolutionary, I think the result is pleasing.

Very pleasing!

I'm sure you're correct in the use of the term soft custom, I just hadn't encountered it before. Now I have I shall use it myself, since I rarely do any painting, cutting, bending, tweaking or other mutilation of a klicky to do a custom that would prevent restoration of the original figures if that were desired. I don't usually cut accessories either, unless they have already been damaged in some way.

I much prefer soft customisation, as it shows how flexible Playmobil is.

[WarriorOfToys]

I rarely do anything but soft customising either.
Your creations are great Justindo!
And the way you make them all fit together is superb.

[Richard]

My understanding of "soft custom" comes from Garden Wargaming.  Basically, it is that klickies don't have any custom painting, printing, moulding, etc. on them and that one uses only Playmobil parts with no modifications.  Perhaps, however, I'm mistaken and using this term incorrectly?

You are absolutely correct, Justindo!
(All of Ralf Gamein's customs are "soft customs".)

I've put a lot of thought into these, and although they aren't revolutionary, I think the result is pleasing.

Very pleasing indeed!

That's what I love about Playmobil!

All the best,
Richard

[kaethe]

i really enjoyed looking at your new customs, and until now i was not familiar with the term "soft customs".  my favorite is the ethiopian grouping, although i like your choices of colors for all of the groups.  i agree with the others, your klickies look like they came direct from a real set.
kaethe