CJ Member Name: Bear
Real Name: Mike Lee
Location: Forest, MS
Age: 38
Sex: male
Main Customizing Interest: JLU
Secondary Customizing Interest: Teen Titans
Third Customizing Interest: All other DC animated types
Why do you customize: I started collecting with my daughter, and I wanted a Captain Marvel. After that it just grew into something I love doing.
Where do you customize: I have a work station, I can take any where my wife will let me, for sculpting and painting. The priming is done outside
When did you start customizing: About 3 years ago
When do you customize: Usually after work and on weekends
How much time, on average, do you spend customizing each week: about 3 to 4 hours
What type/brand of paint do you use: Folk Art or Apple Barrel, and some Testors
Have you ever bought a custom: Yes, two. I have recently purchased Amanda Waller and a Woof head from Glassman. I always wanted those two after seeing them on his site.
Have you ever sold one of your customs: Yes. Mostly on eBay, and I get a few request from people I have sold to in the past. I mostly customize for our on collection
Are there any other types of customs that you have never done but would like to try: There are several I would love to try one day. I am working on my full body sculpting and casting, which will allow me to branch out there and try some of the more detailed customs I have seen and love.
Why did you take part in the Customizer of the Month article: It's a real honor to me. I look at the other COTM winners and I'm proud to be a part of that. I fill Custom Justice is by far the best site for customizer's to share customs and ideas. I love how everyone at Custom Justice encourages others when they show their work, and I proud to be apart of CJ.
What lines of toys/models do you collect: JLU, Teen Titans, and any other type of animated DC figures.
If you could give one tip to other customizers, what would it be: To practice and take your time. Make sure your paint is not too thick. Most of all enjoy what you do.
What inspires you when you do a custom: When I think back to my childhood my older brother and I loved comic books. I love to look back at some of the great hero's we enjoyed and create figures from my childhood. I all so get inspired right here at CJ with other's work
What is your favorite custom that you have: Man that's tough, I love them all.
What custom do you feel is your best: Mister Terrific (Holt) , and the Freedom Fighters.
