8/2025 – Popeye – Tanuki Figures

Final Picture of a painted 1:12 scale Anubis from Egyptian Mythology.  Model and Original Design by CA3D. Purchase Link.

Final Picture of a painted 1:8 scale Aerith from Final Fantasy VII.  Model from Bulkamancer Sculpts. Purchase Link.

Embarking on the journey of transitioning over 1500 listings from our beloved Etsy store to our new Shopify platform has been nothing short of an epic undertaking. As a solo entrepreneur diving headfirst into the world of eCommerce, I’ve found myself juggling countless tasks, from product listings to SEO strategies and even deciphering tax responsibilities…

Final Picture of a painted 1:10 scale Armored Titan from Attack on Titan.  Model from Nomnom Figures. Purchase Link

Final Picture of a painted 1:6 scale Popeye from Popeye Comic/Cartoon.  Model from Tanuki Figures. Purchase Link.  

I recently sat down with a good friend I’ve known since freshman year of high school in Las Vegas — way back in 1997. Life has taken us in every direction since then, but this conversation felt like picking up right where we left off. We talked about everything that shapes who you become as…