Darthvaderr's VHTF! and LIMITED EDITION Hot Wheels from all over the world: Exclusive Interview: Jimmy "THE BOXMAN" Chavez

Monday 6 February 2012

Exclusive Interview: Jimmy "THE BOXMAN" Chavez - PART TWO

In the second part of the interview, Jimmy discuss about customizing and his preference and approaches to his craft. Listen up!... Jimmy also have some very intriguing tips on inspirations and ideas.

PART TWO - CUSTOMIZING

10) As a customizer, do you have a favorite casting? why?

It has to be the VW Drag Bus as it has lots of room for graphics.

Hot Wheels VW Drag Bus - a customizer's favorite

11) What are the challenges you normally faced as a customizer? Paint work, decaling, packaging, tyres, etc?

Almost everything from paint, decaling and packaging.

12) What sort of processes do you take to build your designs/craft?

I would normally start from sketching thumbnail drawings and continue with more till I am satisfied.

BOXMAN's presentation for the Summer Smash 2010

13) Where do you get your inspirations/ideas from?

I get lots of inspirations from things I see at the stores, shows, magazines, packaging and even to stuff like cereal boxes but most of all I want to thank the LORD for my talent..

14) Do you have a customizer buddy?

Yes I do… he is Vince Mosley aka V-man.

The veteran all-time award wining customizer Vince Mosley aka V-Man

15) How did you become a packaging guru as you are known in the Hot Wheels world? Who gave you the name “BOXMAN”?

I started by trying very hard to produce good customs for collectors and hope they would feel proud to display them on their shelf. A lot of my invention were driven by fancy packaging and Vince started calling me the "BOXMAN", right now he calls me "BOXER".