SwittCraft!: Drawings, doodles, custom creations!

Stephen "Switt!" Wittmaak is a Pop Culture Custom Creator based out of Pittsburgh, PA.

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With the final season of Stranger Things on the way I thought it was high time to put together a couple of new Stranger custom Transformers.

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BotCon 2011 Stunti-Con Job or as I used to call it before last year, my grail item. Took me over a decade to get my hands on these guys and I'm eternally grateful to the seller for letting these bots go.

Sure they're redecos, but they're a must have for any Animated fan!

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Oh, my plans for 2025? I've got a few things I'm working on. Well...started working on, or plan to, or just stare blankly at.

Either way 2025 should be a good year to dive into some new designs!

Have a Happy New Year! 🥳🎉

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Since I launched Donkey Kong at TFcon over the weekend, the "what's next for Wave 03" came up and after some discussion...what do YOU think? Good or great idea?

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Opening up #TFCon Day Two with the first of Wave 03 of my Super Mario Bros x Transformers crossover series. High time that Donkey Kong got into the game!

Next up is his barrel jumping buddy Diddy Kong!

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This doodle was in my head for more than a few years. I decided to try my hand at illustrating again (it's been awhile). This is also the inspiration for my Autobucks Energon barista cart diorama piece I posted on here last week.

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Autobucks Barista Cart (Barista Bot Pending). Who should be slinging the energon-infused beans?

Little fun backstory on the Autobucks Barista Cart

In a peaceful corner of Cybertron, the Autobots decided to take on a new mission: spreading joy through energon coffee. Bumblebee and Optimus Prime set up a mini portable coffee stand, gleaming with neon lights and decorated with tiny Autobot symbols.

Each morning, Autobots from all around would visit the stand, eagerly waiting for their energon-infused coffee. Bumblebee, with his cheerful demeanor, took orders and chatted with the customers, while Optimus, with his strong and steady hands, expertly brewed the perfect cup.

One day, as the coffee stand buzzed with activity, a Decepticon named Starscream approached, curious but wary. Bumblebee greeted him warmly, offering a free sample of their latest blend. Skeptical, Starscream took a sip—and to his surprise, he loved it.

Word of the delicious energon coffee spread quickly, and soon, Autobots and Decepticons alike gathered at the stand every day. The little coffee stand became a symbol of unity, showing that even in the midst of their differences, everyone could enjoy a good cup of coffee.

And so, the Autobots continued their mission, one energon coffee at a time, bringing a little bit of peace to Cybertron. And every night, as they packed up the stand, Bumblebee and Optimus smiled, knowing they were making a difference.

With that, the Autobots settled down for a well-deserved rest, ready to serve more energon coffee the next day. And as the stars twinkled above Cybertron, all was calm and content.

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I mean, it's not that I'm not working on custom ideas...I'm just not at a bandwidth to follow through and finish them right now. So here's a little one of Carscream that needs some more pieces printed and some love, that is inspired by Makotron (@raptron1978).

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All this just to make a tiny toy propane tank sticker 😆

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I've got an idea brewing...just need a Barista Bot!

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The BWVS-08 Ghost of Starscream vs Waspinator Premium Finish set isn't anything new as far as engineering, just new paint and clear plastic.

That said, I do feel like this is the superior Waspinator to get and to finally get an official Ghost of Starscream fig scratches an itch I've had for awhile. He works with Beast Wars figures, but ALSO Ghostbusters x Transformers as well!

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Studio Series Transformers One Optimus Prime...Wow. He's not terrible, but I do have a lot of nitpicks that just add up to me not being thrilled with him. The biggest being the off gray/brown plastic everywhere. Reminds me of my weathering on my Junkions Prime (not in a good way).

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Transformers Generations Selects Legacy United Deluxe Class Go-Bot Guardians 3 Pack is a set I completely had plans originally to make customs of and...I'm glad I didn't. Between the difficulty finding Cosmos and the wait for Gears I put it on the back burner and I'm kinda glad for that.

All 3 are fun little nostalgic nods and hey, we need as many new Fembots as Hasbro will give us right?

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Finally Studio Series 86 Swoop flew home! He's basically a brick with wings but he still looks fantastic! You don't realize how much the last two releases were lacking in really nailing his "feel" until you get them all together.

Guess I can finally sell my Volcanicus! (Just like everyone else!)

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Look. I have this hard and fast rule about buying not only the same character twice but also the same mold of the same character.

That said,Studio Series 86 Springer is such an upgrade. They fixed all the shoulder and backpack issues I had and gave him a metric ton of weapons.

He's the one to get if you don't have him!

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Party Wallop arrived and I finally have a Turtle Van to go with my customs (also I have a lot of Iron hides I never got around to making into one).

Overall I like the figure. Not much they can use this mold for twice, but the belt gimmick is great for anyone who only wants one, and also for those who will buy 4-6 to display each Turtle and alt modes.

Big kudos to the designers for actually giving you the one thing 90% of Transformers don't have...weapon storage in bot and alt mode. Especially with this dude having 4x the normal weapons.

Biggest nitpick that irritates the crap out of me? 5 fingers on each hand. It's what turned me off to the Newage TOYS TMNT X Transformers. They spent so much time on details for everything else, but totally skipped that part.

Other than that, he's a welcome addition to my TMNT X Transformers collection.

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Transformers Lunar Cruiser Prime

He was supposed to be a little Soundwave custom but once I got him in hand it just didn't seem right and wouldn't have been as clean as I wanted....so I gave him a sword and have him riding Skylynx like Bayformer Prime and Grimlock!