Hot Toys Darth Maul Custom Diorama with LED Lights!!! | CRAFTED Episode 4

Love your Hot Toys DX Darth Maul, but find the diamond shaped base to be an odd size and lacking detail? What if we were to add an LED-lighted backdrop elevating the figure display to center-piece-status? Watch the diorama build unfold in this episode of CRAFTED!
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[@boxed-n1397]

You make it all look so easy to do. Completing the back for a separate look was the chefs kiss. Aries won’t be the only one loving this.🤩

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks!! I like to think that with some practice, it is easy. It just takes time and some creativity. But the hardest part is always starting the first diorama.

[@chkndelux]

I think Aries will love it. I like that you gave him a different display in the back. 2 for 1 special. Really enjoying these crafted episodes. Also love how you diffused those lights.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Will! Really glad you like the series!

[@ct-603]

Thanks for sharing. Gives me great ideas for the Mandalorian thrown room. 🧐

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks CT! Mandalorian Throne Room....now that sounds interesting!

[@AndreThisIsTheWay]

Thank you so much mate. You make it all simple to follow. Really great series.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you Andre! Appreciate the feed back 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@optical20]

Looks awesome

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks, man! Really appreciate you checking these out!

[@waltercamposfilho2683]

Amazing work. Congrats.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much, Walter!

[@Batdad77]

Nice 2 for 1 build, always good to have range and variety on the display sure the dark jedi himself will aprove of this dio😎.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks DJ! It was a fun build! Can’t wait for Aries to finally get it.

[@maniak_kollects9567]

Great stuff mate 😎👍

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you my friend! :)

[@r.castro170]

I just threw up because this is SICKKKKKK! Always outdoing yourself my friend, thanks for the awesome video

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much man! Really appreciate the feedback! :)

[@itspopsik4423]

Is it possible that Desy hits 250 subs before his next video? AND I SAY YES! Another great video as always!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks TY! Lets hope so :) More stuff on the way!

[@Riley.Reviews]

We need this to blow up, what an amazing video desy, omg😲 well done

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thank you Riley!! 😁🤘🏻

[@bryanbbarnes]

White styrene will work in place of the acetate as well.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Yes, as long as it’s transparent/clear, it will
Work!

[@chuckandmax7313]

I think you did a great job! I was thinking that it would look cool to create a back wall on one of these bases and you made it very interesting. I love the lights in it and the back wall is great for a tantooine cantina wall thanks for giving the material list and giving me some inspiration. I'm watching these and they are a year old so I don't know yet if you have anything recent.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much for the kind feedback! Very glad to hear the video was helpful. I've had to significantly slow-down my video output due to scheduling, but I still upload new episodes from time to time :)

[@miamiznemesis1]

Amazing..I get so inspired to try doing my own diorama for my figures when I see your videos, But my painting skills aren't there yet. Thank you for sharing. And Amazing work.

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! Hey give it a shot. You’ll pick up on the painting skills quickly.

[@Single_Songwriter]

Amazing Creation !!! Excellent Craftmanship and Imagination !!! Looking forward to seeing this on Aries @SixthScaleCantina shelf display .. #Crafted by #Metamorphic_Customs 👍👍👍

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks so much! It was definitely fun to make!

[@exoticcarfactsofficialchan7050]

Those LED lights are everything 😎👍 Have you ever considered making molds of some of these great dioramas and creating resin castings of them? I bet a lot of people would love to have one. Great video tutorial Desi 👏

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Thanks Exotic! Molds are definitely something I've considered and may make in the near future ;)

[@SixthScaleCantina]

Is it possible I just called you cause I spilled my coffee baby? "AND I SAY YESSSSSSSSSSSSS!" Holy moly baby!!!

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Glad you like it Aries! It’s an honor to be able to add a piece to your collection!

[@robsreviews8733]

Awesome make a lava one for anakin please 😂

[@metamorphiccustoms]

Oh I've been wanting to make that for a while! I'll have to make it soon.

[@robsreviews8733]

@@metamorphiccustoms maybe you can make it for me 😂 I’ll DM you