Destination Vinylmation: Tell us about the process of conceptualizing a figure like this? Does it start with a 2D drawing, or do you pencil right onto the Vinylmation?
Cesar: All the vinyls I create always start off as a drawing on paper. The final vinyl always ends up looking a tad different than the 2D version. More detail it seems.
DV: There is a ton of detail in this figure. Was the idea always to add accessories, such as the horns and the weapon?
Cesar: Oh of course! In my head I always saw him that way. What's a Tusken without his staff?
DV: What is the staff made out of?
Cesar: The weapon is a combination of wood, super sculpey and craft foam. Oh and a old black t-shirt for wrapping the staff.
DV: Why did you choose the Tusken Raider and do you have plans for more characters from the Star Wars universe?
Cesar: My original plan was to do a Sand Trooper. When I told my friend the idea he said a Tusken Raider would look so much better. And you know what? He was right! As for more Star Wars characters, I do plan to make more 9" ones. I already made a 3" Greedo to go with Han Solo.
DV: Even going back to the LOST series, you always seem to make fantastic use out of the Vinylmation's ears. Was that part of the canvas ever a challenge for you, or do you enjoy using your creativity to make the ears work?
Cesar: I'm the kind of artist that believes in making things work with what you got. I will never alter the vinyl in anyway. If I ever do, it stops becoming a vinylmation. The ears are always a challenge. Part of creating something is solving the problems it comes with.
DV: As an artist, what are your first impressions of the new Vinylmation 3" mold and do you want to see that form come to create your owns?
Cesar: I'm actually a bit disappointed in the new mold. I really hate the fact that the new mold has no nose and no buttons. It is now a semi looking Mickey. If they changed the hands but kept the same body, I wouldn't have a problem with it. But I also believe in "Don't judge a book by it's cover". I understand why they did it. And I am curious to try the new mold.
DV: What's next for Cesar?
Cesar: Well....I have a grip of vinyls lined up to create. My next 9", which I'm creating right now is going to be pretty cool. I wish I could create vinylmations for a living. But for now, customizing will do just fine.
DV: Cesar, thank you for you time today. Where can people see more of your customs?
Cesar: If anyone is interested in seeing the rest of my work, please visit my website at mycustomations.com
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