Sometimes I see a toy or a model and feel an urge to make it more to my liking. The Conversion Monkey Customs are mash ups and re-paints of various toys and models. Some are unique and some have multiple incarnations. All are inspired by the great properties they represent.
What’s a Conversion Monkey? He started as a kind of mascot and then a mystery contributor for various silly things we built. Eventually he turned into an imprint for the toy customizations as they just didn’t feel quite right under the BTS logo. This was partially because of the type of work that was being done, but also because sometimes they are a collaborative effort. Big Teddy’s son, Spike, chips in on some of the customization and the photography of the pieces.
What exactly is the Conversion Monkey? He’s half robot and half monkey and for no particularly good reason now represents customized toys. Don’t try to find any meaning in it. It was my idea and I think it’s weird too!