About KO Custom Minifigs
Task Manager Custom LEGO Minifigure
I own and operate an online business which produces and sells professional quality, custom LEGO minifigures. I’m inspired by characters that have been overlooked by LEGO. These limited, single production run, custom minifigures offer collectors an opportunity to fill voids in their collection. With their support I’m able to recoup production costs, and continue producing future custom minifigures.
Designing the Minifigure
I design the vector graphics that will be permanently printed onto the surface of the minifigure pieces. The method of printing I use is the same method that official LEGOs are printed with – pad printing. The actual printing onto the pieces is done by a third party.
The design for my “Task Manager” minifigure was inspired by Marvel’s Task Master (UDON Studios version). To make the minifigure look as “LEGO” as possible I changed the small, menacing yellow eyes of the character to circles with white pupils. The character wields an iconic energy shield, similar to a forcefield. The color of the printed energy design on the surface of the shield is eye-catching but blends nicely agianst the translucent plastic.
Custom Pieces
Using a small scale, injection molding machine I produce custom ABS plastic pieces. The design for the pieces is done in collaboration with a CNC Machinist to ensure that the parts connect properly with LEGO pieces. An aluminum mold is fabricated and I injection mold and manufacturing the custom piece.
The custom translucent energy shield was a special injection molded part for this character. The translucent plastic was challenging to work with for printing an opaque design on top, of but ultimately came out fantastic looking.
Packaging
Designed to be reminiscent of vintage action figure packaging. The plastic clamshell allows the collector to be able to open the package without destroying it. The insert is printed on both sides. The front serves as the backing for the packaging. The back has a 3D rendering of the character in an action scene.
This character is a high-tech mercenary that is often on the wrong side of the law. This scene shows the minifigure making a daring escape out of a secret research facility.
The Minifigure
Disclaimer
I am not endorsed or affiliated with The Lego Group, and…
“This is not a LEGO® Product. These are re-used LEGO elements that have been repackaged or altered from their original form. LEGO is a trademark of the LEGO Group, which does not sponsor, authorize or endorse this product. The LEGO Group is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from the use or misuse of this product.”