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I’m David Cubero, a Barcelona-born and based VFX and motion graphics artist for ads, movies, and animation.

I love toys and photography and I have been taking pics of my toy collection since 2009. I share my work on Instagram, Facebook, and Flickr with all kinds of articulated figures.

When I'm not rendering frames I like to imagine what do our heroes do when they are not being heroic or saving somebody, and take pictures of it. I like it so much that I have been doing it for almost 10 years.

Here's a little selection of my photographs.

 

More info: Instagram | Facebook | twitter.com | flickr.com

#1

Do You Know Something About This, T’challa?

Do You Know Something About This, T’challa?

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Ideas come to me while watching movies and I see something that could work as a joke. For example, when Captain America gave the shield to The Falcon at the end of Endgame, it was a great source of jokes about the upcoming relationship between Bucky and Sam. Some ideas come out while playing with my collection. It's simple, on a quiet Saturday afternoon with my kids and a table full of figures, suddenly I pose a figure in a peculiar way and there’s an interesting photo. Like that one of the Alien and the piano or Thanos skateboarding. The one with Thanos and the skateboard went viral because Josh Brolin made skateboard movies when he was younger, so he uploaded it on his stories on Instagram. It's funny when these kinds of coincidences happen!

I like working with my Sony Alpha Camera and 90mm macro. I use some Lume Cube lights and a vaper to create some foggy scenes. Sometimes I use crackers and little fireworks to make little action scenes. For the scenes, I 3D print some props sometimes but I buy some dollhouse furniture too. You can see some of my ‘behind the scenes’ on Instagram.

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    Bath Time

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    glowworm2
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am dying of laughter at his tongue coming out of the mask to clean himself!

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    #3

    Stark Wanted Groot To Join The Avengers So Bad

    Stark Wanted Groot To Join The Avengers So Bad

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    My personal favorites are the ones about the love and hate relationship between Tony Stark and Steve Rogers. It's very funny to see them being friends or angry with each other. In general, I love recreating their daily lives. Black Panther acting like a cat at home is funny too and seeing how the Avengers live with Hulk's anger can be hilarious. I also have some favorites out of the Marvel world, like the ones with Vader and the Emperor having some fun time together.

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    The main sources of inspiration for me are the classical Marvel Comics, Jack Kirby, John Buscema, Steve Ditko. I always come back to them when I'm out of ideas. But in terms of jokes I always admired how Bill Watterson makes us have a great time with a few lines in his comic strips, it's a great reference. I look into movies too, of course, to see how they make the special effects. In toy photography, my favorite artist is Avanaut, he makes exquisite photos and I think that everybody who is in this toy photography thing is a big fan of his work.

    #7

    I Don't Know If I Like Your New Friend, Chewie...

    I Don't Know If I Like Your New Friend, Chewie...

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    It may sound obvious but my main goal is having fun and trying to bring some laughs to people's timelines. Besides that, I love collaborating with toy brands. I made a solo exhibition a few years ago and was quite successful and gave a few workshops in Barcelona. Two years ago, before the pandemic, one of my pictures was selected and exhibited at the Musee de l'Homme in Paris, that was great. Toy photography made me live some nice experiences and I hope more will come in the future. Maybe I would like to make another exhibition with my new work in the future, hope it comes soon!

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    #8

    Saturdays Are For Comic Books

    Saturdays Are For Comic Books

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    I Think You Should Ask The Wakandians To Review That New Metal Arm Of Yours‬, Bucky

    I Think You Should Ask The Wakandians To Review That New Metal Arm Of Yours‬, Bucky

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    #10

    The Truth About The Day After The Civil War

    The Truth About The Day After The Civil War

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    #11

    Road To Infinity War

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    Daria B
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So THAT is how he grows a beard for Infinity War!

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    #12

    Child's Play

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    Liesa Yopp
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bang up job on the perspective to make him look smaller. Well done.

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    #13

    It's All About The Pose

    It's All About The Pose

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    #15

    ...and Then The Guardians Met The The Lords Of The Sith

    ...and Then The Guardians Met The The Lords Of The Sith

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    #19

    When The Avengers Met The Guardians

    When The Avengers Met The Guardians

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    #20

    Don't Be Too Proud Of This Technological Terror You Have Constructed, Mr. Stark

    Don't Be Too Proud Of This Technological Terror You Have Constructed, Mr. Stark

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    ADHORTATOR
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The ability to build an armour is insignificant next to the power of the Force....!

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    #21

    Seems Like It's Going To Be Another Busy Week At Stark Labs

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    #22

    A Day At The Park

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    #23

    Merry Christmas

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    #24

    Avengers Of The Galaxy? Groot Joining Stark's Side On The Upcoming Civil War? Whatever, The Man Makes Everything Look Cooler

    Avengers Of The Galaxy? Groot Joining Stark's Side On The Upcoming Civil War? Whatever, The Man Makes Everything Look Cooler

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    Lyndsey
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I want Groot with an Iron Plant suit in an upcoming movie, ngl.

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    #26

    When The Weekend Comes And You Have All Your Work Done

    When The Weekend Comes And You Have All Your Work Done

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    #27

    Dr Banner’s Endless Personality Disorders

    Dr Banner’s Endless Personality Disorders

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    #28

    When Will They Stop Behaving Like Children?

    When Will They Stop Behaving Like Children?

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    #29

    They Love When The Doctor Makes A Visit

    They Love When The Doctor Makes A Visit

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    #32

    Waiting For The Next Movie Can Be Exhausting

    Waiting For The Next Movie Can Be Exhausting

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    #33

    Hulk Don't Wanna Hear One More Peep Out Of You!

    Hulk Don't Wanna Hear One More Peep Out Of You!

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    #38

    Even They Have No Other Choice Than Understanding Each Other

    Even They Have No Other Choice Than Understanding Each Other

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    #40

    The New And Deadliest Weapon From The Avengers!

    The New And Deadliest Weapon From The Avengers!

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    #42

    Let’s Go For Some Chimichangas!

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    #43

    Book Day

    Book Day

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    BigBoi
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hulk, what conflict did you see in this week's book? HULK SMASH

    #44

    Can’t Wait For Summer!

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    Everybody Loves A Like In Instagram

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    #48

    The Insatiable Search Of The Infinity Gems

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    #51

    Buzzing Around Even On Holidays

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    Brand New Day

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    Things Can Always Get Worse

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    #54

    Civil What ? have A Nice Weekend!

    Civil What ?
have A Nice Weekend!

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    Foxyloxylou
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    5 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    and they had a friendly little arguement over which series is better

    #55

    Happy Meal For Me, Please

    Happy Meal For Me, Please

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    Foxyloxylou
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "I'll get a vodka and, uh, Peter will have a Capri Sun." "Mr. Stark I'm 21." "..." "I can buy my own Capri Sun."

    #56

    Avengers Endgame

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    #57

    Hangover? Me? Why Do You Say That, Cap?

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    #58

    Ok Guys, Shifting To Plan B

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    #59

    Anybody Seen A Purple Faced Idiot ?

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    Ava Ford
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thanos looks like an avocado butt chin but then the avocado shriveled up and was like this is my life now

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    I’m Gonna Need That Board

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    Kona Pake
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    3 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What’s mine is mine and what’s yours will soon be mine.

    #63

    Vacation Mjolnir

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    #66

    They Thought Ultron Had Been Their Biggest Problem Till They Met Her

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    #67

    Can You See The Weekend? It's Just Over There, My Friend

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    #68

    I Told You, I'm On My Lunch Break

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    #69

    A Real Mandalorian Never Removes His Helmet

    A Real Mandalorian Never Removes His Helmet

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    Cookies!

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    #71

    Maybe Tidying Up The House With The Smartphone Was Not Your Best Idea Today, Tony

    Maybe Tidying Up The House With The Smartphone Was Not Your Best Idea Today, Tony

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    Emma Horn-Knox
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tech does that. Don't blame him for those glitches, sometimes, they're UNAVIODABLE!!

    #72

    36 Hours Since Last Meal. Maybe You Should Eat Something Mr. Stark

    36 Hours Since Last Meal. Maybe You Should Eat Something Mr. Stark

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    #73

    Did You Notice That Spring Has Arrived, Mr. Stark?

    Did You Notice That Spring Has Arrived, Mr. Stark?

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    #74

    Hey Guys, Anybody Knows The Way Back To Queens?

    Hey Guys, Anybody Knows The Way Back To Queens?

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    #75

    Blaxploitation

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    That Summer Feeling

    That Summer Feeling

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    The Emperor Hates The Rain

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    #79

    Netflix And Chill?

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    Lunch Break

    Lunch Break

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