Save the Planet of the Apes!!! - PIX ADDED!!

[angelofmusic2112]

Sticks! Good to hear from you. :banana

JJ - Thanks for your last comment! :)

Hasselin - Enjoy the show! I'll be watching the KISS concert in LA (and their interviews) as it streams on Facebook tonite! I'll be seeing Gene, Paul, Tommy and Eric in 18 more days! :rock:rock:rock

[jungle jom]

Great to have you back, Angel. You've been gone for far too long...

Happy Thanksgiving! old friend!

[stickman]

Hey guys, just getting ready for the big day tomorrow. I'll be accompanying my parents and going to my sister's house in Yorktown Heights, NY.

I guess it's been so long since I ate real meat that the Tofurkey really hits the spot. I love the stuff, :) That and the giblet gravy, lol


I saw a cool looking stockade over at R&R Customs that I thought I'd give it a whirl. It looks easy enough, so says my father. I think it will go well with my American Civil War collection.

[Jessica]

Happy Turkey Day guys!!

I've been working on this guy and I am determined to make him work. He still needs a lot of massaging, like his eyes need to be leveled.

Tadah!!!

Not bad but....


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3723/dsc02217p.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3449/dsc02216.jpg

[stickman]

Amazing work Jessica. :joy

5 hour countdown....:rolleyes:

[Restaurajones]

fantastic sculpt Jessica, really impressed!!!!!:google

Happy thanksgiving and turkey day to all the people:D

[Jessica]

fantastic sculpt Jessica, really impressed!!!!!:google

Happy thanksgiving and turkey day to all the people:D

Thank you. Thanks also, Sticks. I worked on him some more. I really want him to look like Burke. That schnoz is really damned hard to capture. I'm going to leave him alone for a couple of days so that when I look at him again, I will do so with fresh eyes. At least his eyes are more level now.
http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/2264/peteurkobw.jpg
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/3580/dsc02219f.jpg
http://img268.imageshack.us/img268/1869/dsc02218ya.jpg

[wax murderer]

I'd say you're well in the ballpark; heck, I've seen production pieces that were less accurate(I've also had to fix pieces that were less accurate, but that's another story). You have a definite talent for the work, and are in the envyable position of doing it on your own time. This is not to say that it's less fun when you're getting paid for it; you just don't always get to choose your subjects...PS

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

That's really some nice work there Jessica.

By the way, Alter Ego has a coupon for $25 off for Hot Toys Gorilla Soldier or Gorilla Captain. Just use the code soldier or captain. This deal is through Monday.

[Shompdog]

By the way, Alter Ego has a coupon for $25 off for Hot Toys Gorilla Soldier or Gorilla Captain. Just use the code soldier or captain. This deal is through Monday.

What's the web site SixMillionDollarMan Guy?

[Dr_Zaius]

Happy Turkey Day guys!!

I've been working on this guy and I am determined to make him work. He still needs a lot of massaging, like his eyes need to be leveled.

Tadah!!!

Not bad but....


http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3723/dsc02217p.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3449/dsc02216.jpg


If you are taking orders Jess, put me down for a few? Are you going to do Alan also?

[Jessica]

Definitely. We need Alan and Galen. I'm going to start my Galen all over and try him from scratch. Maybe he'll look better this time. And I also want to re-do my Prefect. I think I can do a better job this time around. Gotta keep trying.

[Dr_Zaius]

Definitely. We need Alan and Galen. I'm going to start my Galen all over and try him from scratch. Maybe he'll look better this time. And I also want to re-do my Prefect. I think I can do a better job this time around. Gotta keep trying.

Your Burke is dead on! Of course I will have to comission you to make a set of clothes for a Burke and Virdon. Will your head fit a Sideshow body? I have not switched any heads as of yet although I do have the Urko head IM had made some time ago.

[samueljd]

Definitely. We need Alan and Galen. I'm going to start my Galen all over and try him from scratch. Maybe he'll look better this time. And I also want to re-do my Prefect. I think I can do a better job this time around. Gotta keep trying.

I'm going to PM you a customization question Jessica. I remember seeing something you did some months back and wanted to ask you a question as it pertains to something I'm working on.

[Jessica]

Guys he's getting closer...with each little tweak...This is the additional musculature I have added to his face which I will need to smooth down with my fingertips.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8343/dsc00302u.jpg

[samueljd]

Guys he's getting closer...with each little tweak...This is the additional musculature I have added to his face which I will need to smooth down with my fingertips.

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/8343/dsc00302u.jpg

Can't wait to see the finished project. That guy always seemed to have strong features.

[Jessica]

What do you think? He's getting so close....

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2730/dsc00304ow.jpg

[monkeybat]

Is his nose a little fat at the end or is it the lighting ?

[Jessica]

It's the angle and the lighting. And Burke's nose has a weird fat tip on the end and he's got mongo nostrils!!

http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/1893/rhphotobw.jpg
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/460/ts142496x372.jpg

I thought the bridge of the nose was too short and it needed to be extended but it was the angle of the photo.

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

What's the web site SixMillionDollarMan Guy?

Sorry about the late reply.

http://www.alteregocomics.com/store/customer/search.php?substring=hot+toys+gorilla

[Jessica]

I am raring to fire up Burke but I will hold off. I need to walk away from him for a few days so I can look at him with a fresh set of eyes. Everytime I look at him I see something I want to tweak. :(

[madmaninsane]

Wow Jessica Burke's is your best yet.:D

[ymba]

Freaks

Q to all the Ape fans out there..

Which Sideshow POA is the most sought after right now ? I have started collecting these figures again and your feedback is appreciated

[jungle jom]

I would say... Forbidden Zone Taylor

[Jessica]

Forbidden Zone Taylor is pretty difficult to acquire.

What about the Lawgiver? Is there any love for him?

[Dr_Zaius]

Freaks

Q to all the Ape fans out there..

Which Sideshow POA is the most sought after right now ? I have started collecting these figures again and your feedback is appreciated

The FZ Taylor and the Mutant Jailer are very hard to come by. Usually the Mutant Jailer goes for a pretty penny when he shows up.

What ones do you have so far?

[ymba]

I have 1 unopened FZ Taylor I bought a while back from EBAY for $$ and I just got a opened one for $65 ( sweet). I also have the BPOA Opened Taylor.

Do you freaks like the BPOA Taylor ? Is that one in demand ? What about the other exclusive SS POA figures ? I don't understand why the FZ Taylor is so expensive and hard to get.

Cheers

[Dr_Zaius]

I have 1 unopened FZ Taylor I bought a while back from EBAY for $$ and I just got a opened one for $65 ( sweet). I also have the BPOA Opened Taylor.

Do you freaks like the BPOA Taylor ? Is that one in demand ? What about the other exclusive SS POA figures ? I don't understand why the FZ Taylor is so expensive and hard to get.

Cheers

The BPOA (Prisoner Taylor) is actually my favorite.

[ymba]

Just scored a BPOA on EBAY for $46 !! :)

I think this was a pretty good deal

[wax murderer]

I can't say what the most sought is, but Ursus is clearly one of the least, because NO ONE has bid on mine...PS

[Jessica]

My goodness I've got one gigantic mofo of a headache!

This is what I was working on to give me time away from Burke.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3905/dsc02233eb.jpg

[Dr_Zaius]

My goodness I've got one gigantic mofo of a headache!

This is what I was working on to give me time away from Burke.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3905/dsc02233eb.jpg

WOW Jess! Do you realize that you alone may be the one to give us an actual Alan Virdon and Pete Burke! Amazing! I wish I had your skill!

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

My goodness I've got one gigantic mofo of a headache!

This is what I was working on to give me time away from Burke.
http://img42.imageshack.us/img42/3905/dsc02233eb.jpg

Again, very nice work there. It seems like I'm drawn to this thread just to see your sculpt updates.:lol

[Jessica]

WOW Jess! Do you realize that you alone may be the one to give us an actual Alan Virdon and Pete Burke! Amazing! I wish I had your skill!

I only wish I could sculpt them better.

Again, very nice work there. It seems like I'm drawn to this thread just to see your sculpt updates.:lol

Like a moth drawn to a flame....

http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/6695/dsc02229be.th.jpg (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/dsc02229be.jpg/)http://img691.imageshack.us/img691/6940/dsc02230k.th.jpg (http://img691.imageshack.us/i/dsc02230k.jpg/)http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/2852/dsc02231m.th.jpg (http://img686.imageshack.us/i/dsc02231m.jpg/)

[kfog41]

Hi Jess! I think that your sculpts of Burke and Virdon are fantastic! Keep up the great work and please put me down for one each if you intend on selling any. You are very talented and without you, we would not have received such perfect Burke and Virdon clothes and now the sculpts (WOW). Thanks, Kent.:monkey1

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Like a moth drawn to a flame....

:lol:lol:lol

[Jessica]

Still tweaking him. He looks great from this angle...
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/931/dsc02248k.jpg

But he doesn't look so hot from this angle. Ugh! He looks like Dustin Hoffman.
http://img109.imageshack.us/img109/8969/dsc02246n.jpg

[Shompdog]

That's a great job with these new astronaut sculpts. They look very good. I see that Kfog41 and DrZaius are also interested in these new sculpts. I'm sure more of the fans here will want them too after seeing these. How much are you selling these for?

[Jessica]

Christmas is fast upon us! I can't believe time has flown. This makes it my 2nd year here in Central City.

[Ironman1188]

Amazing work Jess!!
I think the front pic of Burke carries more of a likeness than teh side angle one. And, if i may, I think Virdon needs to be a bit more slender in the face. It is absolutely incredible how quickly you have been able to churn out work of art after work of art. I truly envy your abilities!!

[Jessica]

Thanks, IM. Still massaging those guys...I had to re-do Virdon because he was just a tad smaller than I wanted him to be...just a tad...so he is totally in rough shape now.

Here is my Christmas angel, which I still need to cure and paint up. I got the inspiration from Apemania. http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4711/dsc02259j.jpg

What do you think of Burke? I think he's getting there. I have to tweak his nose to make sure it's even on both sides. Kinda lopsided now, but I need time away from him so when I work on him again I will do so with fresh eyes.
http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5428/dsc02256jg.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6081/dsc02254gt.jpg

[Cloud]

Here is my Christmas angel, which I still need to cure and paint up. I got the inspiration from Apemania. http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/4711/dsc02259j.jpg

..Why?:confused:

[Jessica]

..Why?:confused:

because I can? :monkey4

[Cloud]

You did a good job and all but...it just looks scary to me! Maybe it's that uncanny valley thing going on...

[Jessica]

I know it's a bit much for a lot of people...my family hasn't seen her yet. They will freak out. But I think she's cool in a surreal kind of way.

http://img687.imageshack.us/img687/1738/dsc02261y.jpg

[Ironman1188]

Burke looks great. Its kind of hard for some reason for me to really picture him without the paint apps.

[stickman]

Your sculpts are getting better and better Jess. Mind if I ask a question? Have you baked any of the heads yet? Is their current size the finished scale or will the heads shrink some?

Keep up the great work!

[Jessica]

I couldn't help it--I baked Burke because I'm raring to see him painted up. The size should remain the same--never noticed any shrinking during curing before.

[stickman]

:banana Another step forwad. Now you're really on the march. :whip

Are you making molds?


Angel, how are things in court? :monkey5

[Jessica]

:banana Another step forwad. Now you're really on the march. :whip

Are you making molds?


Angel, how are things in court? :monkey5

I will be of Pete for sure and Alan, too. Wish me luck--it's been awhile since I tried making molds.

Oh--trying something different with Alan---I'm using glass beads for his eyes. It still doesn't make it any easier.

[Ironman1188]

GO VOTE!!

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67956

[Protozaius]

GO VOTE!!

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67956

Yes, general!

Done.

Easy pick.

[Jessica]

What do you think guys?
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/63/dsc02273wu.jpg

[stickman]

GO VOTE!!

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67956

Yes, Will do.

[stickman]

What do you think guys?
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/63/dsc02273wu.jpg

Nice Jess, Does Pete have the glass eyes? If so, how do you feel about them? It's hard to tell from the picture what they're really like. Will you be doing the painting?

[Jessica]

No, Pete does not have the glass eyes, but Alan does. Had to dig out sockets to place them in there... I eventually covered it up with more clay because the glass was too slippery and I couldn't sculpt his eyelids nicely around the eyeballs.

http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/2183/dsc02265f.jpg

I will make casts and paint up the cast soon. Started working on on my Link again, so I will have to juggle this project with that monstrous one.

[stickman]

Wow, welll at least now you know that maybe those beads wont work, good try though. I know someone that looks like that sculpt, with the deep sockets and all. Eerie.


Keep up the nice work jess, I look forward to seeing them painted.


Anyone have any POTA wishlists for this holiday? I would love another HT Soldier but unfortunatley I'm the only one in my circle that supports this hobby.

Also, a Bloody Law Giver would rock. Maybe some day PZ will want to trade? :naughty:monkey5

[Ironman1188]

Pete and Alan for sure. I'd like another HT or two if I could.
Oh hell, anything would be great!!

[Jessica]

For my Planet of the Apes wishlist, I would love to have an original screen-used chimp green outfit. It's currently on sale through Apemania, but if I have to ask how much that is, then it's definitely not for me. I know it would fit me perfectly since all chimps had a height requirement and I'm just five feet tall. Sucks to be poor.

[kfog41]

What do you think guys?
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/63/dsc02273wu.jpg

Hi Jess! The Pete and Burke sculpts look great! I would love to see pictures of both painted. Better than Ada could have done. The detailes such as the hair, eyes, cleft chin are top notch and the texter of the face is phenomenal. You are a true artist! I will have to show these pics to my Mother, since She has sculpted porcellin dolls for years.

[TCM Hitchhiker]

Voted for the apes in that poll, even though I was torn between them and the Shining Jack Torrance.

I also entered the contest that Hot Toys are running through their Facebook page. I filled all three spots with the three Apes.

[kfog41]

Wow, welll at least now you know that maybe those beads wont work, good try though. I know someone that looks like that sculpt, with the deep sockets and all. Eerie.


Keep up the nice work jess, I look forward to seeing them painted.


Anyone have any POTA wishlists for this holiday? I would love another HT Soldier but unfortunatley I'm the only one in my circle that supports this hobby.

Also, a Bloody Law Giver would rock. Maybe some day PZ will want to trade? :naughty:monkey5

I could use another HT soldier and the only piece that I am missing for my collection that is not custom is the Bloody Lawgiver.

[Jessica]

Wow Kfog--you have all the mutants, too?

TCM--Where is that HotToys/Facebook thread? I saw it a few days ago but never peeked in there.

[angelofmusic2112]

What do you think guys?
http://img443.imageshack.us/img443/63/dsc02273wu.jpg

How in the heck did you do that!? He looks Amazing to me! :bunnydanc:love:bunnydanc

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

GO VOTE!!

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67956

Voted "General.":cool:

[Jessica]

How in the heck did you do that!? He looks Amazing to me! :bunnydanc:love:bunnydanc

I don't know, but thanks, Angel. I've missed you!

I just wanted him to look like Alan so much that I kept massaging the clay and kept adding paper thin layers to build up the facial muscles and blending it so there were no edges between layers. It helped to pause the DVD, take a photo, and upload so that I had sideview and front view of his profile for reference. And Dave Ballard also sent me photos to help.

[angelofmusic2112]

Jessica - This sculpt of Pete only needs these 2 features corrected and then I believe it would be pretty darn accurate.

His face seems a bit wide compared to the picture in the background. Could you squish it together on each side as indicated by the pink arrows?

Aside from that minor tweak, I think eliminating the square head effect on top of his hair would also greatly improve your sculpt.

Don't mean to nitpic - after all, you are the master! :bow

Again, I really love what you're doing. :angelsmil

[Jessica]

Angel I have slimmed his face down. That was an older photo. He looked more like Richard Branson from different angles at that stage. I will re-do the hair. Please nitpick away. It's better to get these as good as I can manage.

[angelofmusic2112]

I don't know, but thanks, Angel. I've missed you!

You're always so nice to everyone. Thanks. :)

[angelofmusic2112]

Angel I have slimmed his face down. That was an older photo. He looked more like Richard Branson from different angles at that stage. I will re-do the hair. Please nitpick away. It's better to get these as good as I can manage.

I have no other nitpicks for you. If you did as suggested, I would be extremely impressed with the likeness you created. That would be another incredible human likeness!

[Jessica]

Guys I'm going to buy a ton of small Santa Claus tree ornaments and churn them into apes like Apemania, but I'll wait until the after Christmas sales to get these. And crazy me, I am going to recreate the creche scene but with apes. I'm going to have the three orangutans as the wisemen...and of course Zira and Cornelius surrounding Baby Milo. It's going to be spectacular. :banana:banana:banana

Also I'm going to sculpt Dodge and Landon. Nobody else is going to do it...I may as well!!

[kfog41]

Wow Kfog--you have all the mutants, too?

TCM--Where is that HotToys/Facebook thread? I saw it a few days ago but never peeked in there.

Yep, even the jailer!:D

[Jessica]

I think that the prices of Sideshow gorillas tanked after the release of the Hot Toys apes. Maybe it's just me, but that's what I feel.

[Dr_Zaius]

Here is a Forbidden Zone taylor up for grabs if anyone needs him

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200414758293&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

[Ironman1188]

Jess, How'd the baked heads turn out?

[Jessica]

Alan looks the same. When I view him from the top, he looks just like Alan!!

I want to re-do Pete's hair, make it less square. I'll have to bake Pete a second time, so he's going to look so much more tan than Alan. I'll try to make molds and casts soon so I can attempt to paint the cast.

[stickman]

Jess, I can't wait to see them. You're doing a great job.

Angel, I never heard how your court dates are going in Ape City. I hope that project isn't abandoned too long, it's been a year and a half in progress. How's Lady Liberty holding up? Any updates from you buddy would be great. I hope you doing well.


IM, lets roll with the NASA Omega Team script when I get back in 2010.

[Protozaius]

Also, a Bloody Law Giver would rock. Maybe some day PZ will want to trade? :naughty:monkey5

Am I the only one here on this thread that owns a Bloody Lawgiver? :horror:horror:horror

And Sticks, when my friend finally caves you'll be the first I'll notify. :naughty

[automaton]

i stumbled on this blog today and thought i would share... sorry if it has previously been mentioned... not 1:6, but definitely cool.

http://glorbes.blogspot.com/2009/09/dr-zaius.html

[Jessica]

i stumbled on this blog today and thought i would share... sorry if it has previously been mentioned... not 1:6, but definitely cool.

http://glorbes.blogspot.com/2009/09/dr-zaius.html

Thanks! Those are six inch figures, if you can believe that.

Hey guys guess what? Today I wore my Planet of the Apes dogtag to the office. Not Landon's dogtag, since I don't really like him, just the one that says Planet of the Apes. :)

[Hasslein]

I have a Bloody lawgiver, don't have the standard though. I noticed on ebay, someone sold a bloody & standard for $75 each... the scroll was broken though.. Is that common? I've seen a few listings now where the scroll is broken.


Jess that Ape Nativity sounds cool. Years ago, I started to recreate the smash poster of George Washington crossing the Delaware as 1/6 apes, but never finished it.

[Jessica]

Hasslein, that smash poster recreated in 1:6 scale would be the ultimate of coolness!!!! What a super neat idea!!! You should try to reboot that project and finish it. I would love to see that.

Hey--did you see my idea of recreating the Caesar leather outfit? I'll try to do this easy project and post photos of it soon.

[stickman]

And Sticks, when my friend finally caves you'll be the first I'll notify. :naughty

:woo

Thank you my friend!

[Ironman1188]

Am I the only one here on this thread that owns a Bloody Lawgiver? :horror:horror:horror

And Sticks, when my friend finally caves you'll be the first I'll notify. :naughty

Had it, had to sell it. :monkey2
:banghead :banghead :banghead

[wookster]

http://img209.imageshack.us/img209/3723/dsc02217p.jpg

http://img214.imageshack.us/img214/3449/dsc02216.jpg

What do you think? He's getting so close....

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2730/dsc00304ow.jpg


http://img190.imageshack.us/img190/5428/dsc02256jg.jpg

http://img9.imageshack.us/img9/6081/dsc02254gt.jpg

Wow Jess, those skills are getting beeter and better, he looks great!

[Jessica]

Guys, did you read about the unpublished Behind the Scenes Planet of the Apes photographs from Sid Terror's Collection?

http://thehorrordrunx.yuku.com/topic/1543

Edited to remove the sample photo. I read their rules, and photos are not to be distributed without prior permission. So you will just have to check it out!



Thanks, Wook. I'm more proud of Alan. He looks like him from whatever angle I view him. I should take more photos of him.

[Protozaius]

Guys, did you read about the unpublished Behind the Scenes Planet of the Apes photographs from Sid Terror's Collection?

http://thehorrordrunx.yuku.com/topic/1543




Great shots, Jess!!!

Thanks for sharing the link!

That photo of Sid with Roddy in 1975... funny, Roddy is wearing the same outfit he wore at the convention I met Roddy around the same time. Gee... could it be that we met him at the same convention???:horror:horror:horror

[Jessica]

Great shots, Jess!!!

That photo of Sid with Roddy in 1975... funny, Roddy is wearing the same outfit he wore at the convention I met Roddy around the same time. Gee... could it be that we met him at the same convention???:horror:horror:horror

Wouldn't that be freaky???? I know that Sid is located in LA. Where was the convention you went to?

[Protozaius]

Wouldn't that be freaky???? I know that Sid is located in LA. Where was the convention you went to?

San Francisco.

I also love his Phantom of the Paradise shirt. That movie is one of my guilty pleasures. :D

[samueljd]

I just recently received my Gorilla Soldier, now I need an Ursus to go with him.


http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv135/samueljd73/SciFi/Gorilla.jpg

[Jessica]

Congratulations! He looks so cute! Yes, Hot Toys General Ursus is a must. If I could only choose one Hot Toys ape, it would be him.

[angelofmusic2112]

I just recently received my Gorilla Soldier, now I need an Ursus to go with him.


http://i677.photobucket.com/albums/vv135/samueljd73/SciFi/Gorilla.jpg

Who makes that Wonder Woman/Batgirl in the background?

[Dr_Zaius]

If anyone needs a Prisoner Taylor there is one for grabs on eBay.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200416773276

[samueljd]

Who makes that Wonder Woman/Batgirl in the background?

They're the DC Direct Deluxe 13" Batgirl and Wonder Woman.

[Ironman1188]

I also love his Phantom of the Paradise shirt. That movie is one of my guilty pleasures. :D
I LOVE that movie. Tried finding the tracks online because the soundtrack is mega expensive but all were not available. :(
They're the DC Direct Deluxe 13" Batgirl and Wonder Woman.
Too bad DC doesn't know the meaning of 1:6 scale. Their figures would be great if they were in scale with the rest of the 1:6 world. And if they changed out those cut joints for better ones.

[angelofmusic2112]

They're the DC Direct Deluxe 13" Batgirl and Wonder Woman.

Wow! Those costumes look pretty awesome! Any chance of seeing the entire figure?

[Jessica]

Guys check out Hunter's Planet of the Apes pages...there are new Spanish Lobby Cards to check out, and there are some never before published scripts from Moench (three of them!):

http://pota.goatley.com/moench.html

[Protozaius]

I LOVE that movie. Tried finding the tracks online because the soundtrack is mega expensive but all were not available. :(


I have the soundtrack... I could make you a copy. :naughty

I also own one of the original Medicom 12" Phantom figures. Its one of my favorite figures in my collection. Gee... I wish I bought BOTH versions at the time (I'm missing the opened mouth version) but I just couldn't afford it. Of course, I NEVER see either of them for sale and when I do... BOY are they expensive!!! :horror:horror:horror

[Ironman1188]

I have the soundtrack... I could make you a copy. :naughty

I also own one of the original Medicom 12" Phantom figures. Its one of my favorite figures in my collection. Gee... I wish I bought BOTH versions at the time (I'm missing the opened mouth version) but I just couldn't afford it. Of course, I NEVER see either of them for sale and when I do... BOY are they expensive!!! :horror:horror:horror

That would be great!! I would greatly appreciate it. Email me what you want for it!
I always wanted the figures but could never find either at a price I could afford. There was one store, about an hour from me, that I decided to finally buy it from just because I could at the time, but when I went back, they were closed for good. :(

[Ironman1188]

Jess, how are Burke & Virdon coming along? Any chance they'll crash land to us by the Holiday?

[stickman]

Yes, and will you be painting them yourself?


Thanks for updating me Angel, glad to see everything is going as planned. :rolleyes:

[angelofmusic2112]

I have no updates Sticks. I've put everything into storage and I'm not working on anything.

[jungle jom]

Storage? !!!!

And I wanted to see how Lady Liberty was progressing....

[angelofmusic2112]

Yeah - I packed it all up. I want a vacation from working on all this 1/6 stuff. It's consumed so much of my time over the last 3 years. It's so much easier to sit on the sidelines and just watch everyone else with their projects.

I’m still interested in seeing other projects. I pop in on occasion and look at the thread; however, I just have nothing to add because of my inactivity.

Have you been working on anything JJ?

[stickman]

That is criminal Angel, but I surely know how it is. After the amount of TLC I put in building Ape City, then to tear it down and throw it away really hurt. But "killing your baby'" is what they tought in film school. I still feel that Ape City was one of my best sets to date, that and the cave in A World's Desire. :naughty

IM you mind if I roll with your ANSA Omega Team idea? You'll get credit for the story, of course. I want to bring everyone in this thread in on this one.

IM - Story
PZ Continuity supervisor, or script supervisor
Jess, Costumes Design
Angel, and JJ - Prop design
JJ - Maybe DP? (you could help me with selecting framing and angle in preproduction.) :)

Unless other ideas come about. I picked this story as it could easily set up for more to follow if it works out.

[Ironman1188]

No problem.

[jungle jom]

Yeah - I packed it all up. I want a vacation from working on all this 1/6 stuff. It's consumed so much of my time over the last 3 years. It's so much easier to sit on the sidelines and just watch everyone else with their projects.

I’m still interested in seeing other projects. I pop in on occasion and look at the thread; however, I just have nothing to add because of my inactivity.

Have you been working on anything JJ?

No Angel, I haven't been doing much of anything recently. I've been waiting for someone to make an Abbott and Costello. Sideshow has said they are reviving 1/6 Universal Monsters so it gives me some hope that they might take a stab at Bud and Lou.

If that happens, I'll start on making a crate for my Glenn Strange Frankenstein Monster.

[jungle jom]

That is criminal Angel, but I surely know how it is. After the amount of TLC I put in building Ape City, then to tear it down and throw it away really hurt. But "killing your baby'" is what they tought in film school. I still feel that Ape City was one of my best sets to date, that and the cave in A World's Desire. :naughty

IM you mind if I roll with your ANSA Omega Team idea? You'll get credit for the story, of course. I want to bring everyone in this thread in on this one.

IM - Story
PZ Continuity supervisor, or script supervisor
Jess, Costumes Design
Angel, and JJ - Prop design
JJ - Maybe DP? (you could help me with selecting framing and angle in preproduction.) :)

Unless other ideas come about. I picked this story as it could easily set up for more to follow if it works out.

It seems, I've been drafted!

Anything I can do to help, I'll do what I can. I don't think you'll need much help as far as a DP. Your skills with lighting far outshine mine. I could help with framing and angles and such.

[Ironman1188]

Sticks, we'll need to discuss casting after the holiday and figure out our best timeline and characters to include, and to invent!

[stickman]

It would be an honor for me that everyone gets envolved. IM, lets do it. I have someone in SF that could do the SFX and music. After the holidasy lets start chipping away at the script. I have 2 complete spare ANSA outfits, I'm sure they'll be easy to pick up. Tons of SS figures and 4 HT apes including Ursus. We'll use them for the close ups. This will be a fun project... I wish everyone a happy Sunday. I'm off to watch the Vikings vs. Bengals game.

[Jessica]

Sticks/IM sounds like a really fun project. I'll help out where I can. I am currently running a fever, and I was not well enough to go to the slavemines on Friday. I don't think I'm well enough to report tomorrow...I've been just trying to sleep this virus off and taking Tylenol to bring the fever down. I'm so sick of being sick.

[The_Darkness_Predator]

I'm not very good at this but here are some quick photos of my Hot Toys apes. I know the horse / saddle is not screen-accurate. ;)

[Jessica]

I was finally able to click onto your pictures. Those are fabulous! That horse even though it's a lot lighter than the ones they used in the movies looks really great with the figures!!

It's cool how they are all furry!!

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Thank you.

Yep, I thought the exact same thing about the horse color. Before I purchased the horse, I even wrote the seller to ask if they had the black /darker version. I'll keep looking for it.

It is too bad it looks like we will not get more Hot Toy apes. I've been thinking about getting the Sideshow apes but I don't know if they would look right (in scale, etc.) beside each other.

Thanks again.

[Jessica]

Wookster has said that there are more apes in the pipeline from Hot Toys. We just have to be patient. They just can't stop at the gorillas.

[Jessica]

Here's my version of Dodge, guys. I'll see how I feel about him before I cure him, when I can see him with fresh eyes.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1535/dsc02284h.jpghttp://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2931/dsc02283f.jpg

[Dr_Zaius]

Here's my version of Dodge, guys. I'll see how I feel about him before I cure him, when I can see him with fresh eyes.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1535/dsc02284h.jpghttp://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2931/dsc02283f.jpg

WOW Jess! You are becoming quite the master! Sideshow and/or Hot Toys need to employ you. How are the Pete and Alan heads going? Let me know if you cast them and sell them. I want to buy a few if you do!

[Jessica]

Thanks, Dr. Z! Alan's eyes I am still tweaking, since the were off-kilter. Pete needs a new hairdo. They're both still being massaged. I'm thinking of taking a mold of Pete's face so I can redo his hair...and I keep tweaking Alan's eyes but it's not happening yet. I just have to get in the mood of making molds, but I'm not in the mood. I've got to keep keeping on with the sculpting. I find it quite pleasurable, and more instant gratification than sewing or painting.

[angelofmusic2112]

WOW Jess! You are becoming quite the master! Sideshow and/or Hot Toys need to employ you. How are the Pete and Alan heads going? Let me know if you cast them and sell them. I want to buy a few if you do!

Once again, wow! The skin and hair texture are awesome Jessica. The likeness seems very accurate to me. It's interesting that you opened his mouth. I do like that feature you gave him. :love

[stickman]

Once again, great job Jess!

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

I'm not very good at this but here are some quick photos of my Hot Toys apes. I know the horse / saddle is not screen-accurate. ;)

I really like the third photo. Looks so realistic!

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Here's my version of Dodge, guys. I'll see how I feel about him before I cure him, when I can see him with fresh eyes.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1535/dsc02284h.jpghttp://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2931/dsc02283f.jpg

Wow! Just beautiful Jessica. That Dodge is a work of art!:rock

[kong33]

GREAT Dodge sculpt. You have nailed the likeness spot on and would love a cast of it.

[automaton]

wow.... beautiful sculpts!

[stickman]

Jess, do you have an ANSA Outfit for Dodge?

What paints do you plan on using? I'd love to hear your ideas.

Will these sculpts fit on the old BUCK bodies, new PRO bodies, or HT bodies? It's hard to see the neck post in the pics.


Angel, I hope you get inspired again. Your projects are too cool to sit idol for long. I personally love your Court Diorama scene, and Lady Liberty is just pushing the envelope. She has such high hopes to being the coolest thing in one's collection. I hope your passion finds you again after the holidays.

[angelofmusic2112]

Thanks Sticks - I appreciate the motivating comments. Without a support system of positive comments from others it's very hard for me to stay on track and motivated.

BTW - Here something many folks here would love to have! Sideshow Bloody Lawgiver

http://cgi.ebay.com/LAWGIVER-Sideshow-EXCLUSIVE-Statue-PLANET-OF-THE-APES_W0QQitemZ170420419206QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_De faultDomain_0?hash=item27add93a86

:angelsmil

[kfog41]

Here's my version of Dodge, guys. I'll see how I feel about him before I cure him, when I can see him with fresh eyes.

http://img410.imageshack.us/img410/1535/dsc02284h.jpghttp://img526.imageshack.us/img526/2931/dsc02283f.jpg

Hi Jess! I think that you have nailed the features of Dodge including the perfect hair! Please put me down for one if you intend on selling these fabuloso sculpts. I wish that I had your sculpting talent, because you have magical hands. How the heck are you getting so good, so fast? The nose is great and the lines on the forehead are incredible. I keep on checking out every line of his face and I can tell that you strive for perfection(incrediblishish).:monkey5

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Wow, there are some really incredibly talented people here. Thanks for sharing photos of your creations and I look forward to seeing more.

[stickman]

Wow, there are some really incredibly talented people here.

There sure are Darkness, welcome aboard.


I forgot to include Dr. Z in our little team for the next short. I'm sure we can figure out where he can come in to help out, that is if he'd like to.



Angel, that Bloody lawgiver is already climbing in price, and quickly. I have no idea why people bid on things with so much time remaining. There are still five days left! Another thing I've experienced on ebay is the manipulation of bids by sellers with multiple accounts, and when they aren't outbid they write back to say the other bidder didn't come through and ask if the next person (real winner) wants to buy it at the new higher price :banghead Just an experience I have encountered numerous times, so I steer clear of Ebay most of the time.

It's like going to a Tag Sale and asking "How much" only to get some ridiculous price. It makes one wonder if the seller is really trying to sell the item or just showing it off. :monkey4


We should take an inside poll and guess how much the awesome bloody is going to go for. My guess is $150. :rolleyes:
I threw in an early bid but I know I will surely be outbid.



Have a great day everyone, I'm off to go play Santa and ship a lot of goodies to family members. :banana

[angelofmusic2112]

I'd think the bloody LG would sell between $150 - $225. It actually started off as a buy it now item for $299.00 + $25 for shipping.

Good luck Sticks- I hope you actually get it.

[Jessica]

Good luck Sticks with the bloody LG if you're after it.

I have been in and out of misery since Friday with a really bad cold and a flu. Today I decided to stay home just one more day to recuperate. Yesterday my temperature stayed normal. I am....alive!!!

[Ironman1188]

I bid on the LG, to replace the one I had to sell a couple years back, but got outbid already.
:(

[Jessica]

guys there is a Caesar on Amazon for about $69.99. there's only 1 from amok time.

[Ironman1188]

There was only one Caesar I had been interested in, but that boat has sailed too.
:banghead

[Jessica]

Guys I decided to try to make a mold of Pete. Wish me luck. It's been awhile since I did this. It's curing now. I noticed a lot of air bubbles, even though I poured the mold resin very slowly. The wait is making me nervous. I'll find out tonight how it goes. I'll keep you posted.

[samueljd]

Wookster has said that there are more apes in the pipeline from Hot Toys. We just have to be patient. They just can't stop at the gorillas.

I hope so. IMHO, the Gorillas been selling well from the US vendors and are getting scarce to find.

[stickman]

I hope so. IMHO, the Gorillas been selling well from the US vendors and are getting scarce to find.

Any figure we get will be exciting news! I'm psyched to see anything HT does with these Apes. Dr. Z, Corny, and Zira would be huge additions. Imagine if we even get a Taylor and a Nova!

Angel, Thank you, I wish I could afford that beast.
IM, I'm sorry I outbid you. I'm already at my max, you could go outbid me with a $1.50 I think.:lol


I just found three DiD boxes of figures I bought last year and stored away with my Native American Figures. I even found my Dragon horse I forgot I shipped here for my father to see. :horror Anyways, I realized one of them comes with this head sculpt. http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/DiDFigure.jpghttp://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/DiDFigure2.jpg

I wonder how he'll look next to the HT gorillas. Darken the hair maybe? Dirty him up a bit?


Jessica, I hope you feel better.

[stickman]

Well, I'm out. :naughty The bid for the mighty Vision Lawgiver has increased. OH so rapidly :monkey2

[Jessica]

Sticks I forgot to answer your question earlier. I'm going to paint up the resin cast with acrylic paint, and I do have an ANSA suit laying around that I ordered more than a year ago. I would really like to see Dodge painted up in a dirtied ANSA uniform with dirt from the Forbidden Zone.

Sticks how do you plan to get the hair of your figure to a dark brown? And how are you going to add a beard?

11 PM--the mold has cured properly. I was able to take out Pete's head without tearing the mold. I will pour some liquid resin in there tomorrow and hopefully it will be a good mold. The only bummer is I'm going back to the saltmines tomorrow so it will have to wait until after I get back home.

WOW! Taylor/Nova 2-pack is $32.99 on Amazon!!

[stickman]

Good morning Jessica,

I was thinking maybe applying a couple dabs of shoe polish. :huh

For the beard, I was thinking about using burn't cork, and smudging it in, more like a 5 O'Clock shadow. What do you think. I would ask Angel for a beard again but I'm not sure if a sculpted beard would work well with the rooted hair. What do you guys think?

[Jessica]

I don't think sculpted hair would work with rooted hair. Five o'clock shadow wouldn't work unless you are thinking of the TV series...I think you would have to use your own hair Sticks, and beard him up that way. You should try it, and see how it looks. It probably isn't as difficult as it sounds...just do it in layers. Pinch the hair in batches and start from the bottom of the chin and work your way up. You can always peel it off.

[stickman]

I will have to try that. At least I can do that much while I'm here in CT. I'm going to Home Depot tomorrow to help my mother pick up some things. Is there anything there I could use, or should buy?

What kind of glue, hair should I use? Is this stuff better bought at a hobbie shop of some sort? All the little niche stores are gone to the wind. Maybe some Horse, or camel hair? If you think this I can see if my father has some with his Native American gear.


All help is greatly appreciated.

[Jessica]

Sticks just try to match the texture of whatever hair the doll already has with whatever you have available, even if it means cutting some of your hair off. Probably just use regular Elmer's glue that dries clear. It sounds like it would be a fun project. Good luck and I can't wait to see the outcome!! I wouldn't worry about trimming the beard until he's all haired up.

[Jessica]

When I wasn't looking, Ashton proceeded to take my perfect mold of Pete and tore it in half. What became two seams are now three. WHY GOD WHY???

Anyway, muttering darkly I rubber-banded the mold together and poured some plastic in there. The mold was perfect except for that effing extra seam now, and there are the usual bubbles near the nose. Anyway, it's still salvageable, with a little finessing.

Still mad at myself for leaving it laying around for him to tear in half.

[stickman]

I'm going to try and work on him later today. :)

That's too bad to hear about the mishap Jess, maybe tape the seam with something not too adhesive? Little monkeys get into everything don't they?

[Jessica]

That's what monkeys do, Sticks. They make life so unpredictable.

[angelofmusic2112]

When I wasn't looking, Ashton proceeded to take my perfect mold of Pete and tore it in half. What became two seams are now three. WHY GOD WHY???

Anyway, muttering darkly I rubber-banded the mold together and poured some plastic in there. The mold was perfect except for that effing extra seam now, and there are the usual bubbles near the nose. Anyway, it's still salvageable, with a little finessing.

Still mad at myself for leaving it laying around for him to tear in half.

Jessica - Do NOT use glue on the silicone mold. Just mix up a 50/50 mix of fresh silicone and paint it on both halves of your mold were it was tore. Stick it together and wait 24 hours. This stuff adheres very well to itself once dried. :)

[Jessica]

Jessica - Do NOT use glue on the silicone mold. Just mix up a 50/50 mix of fresh silicone and paint it on both halves of your mold were it was tore. Stick it together and wait 24 hours. This stuff adheres very well to itself once dried. :)

Very good idea, Angel! I will try that. :rolleyes:

It's all taped up ready for the next pour, but after I do that last batch, I will adhere it together.

[angelofmusic2112]

Hasslein: Here are a few pictures from the KISS concert I went to this week in Pittsburgh.

[Jessica]

OMG you got great seats again!!!

[angelofmusic2112]

:rock2:rock2:rock2

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Hasslein: Here are a few pictures from the KISS concert I went to this week in Pittsburgh.

That's so cool.

"I like to rock n' roll all night and *part* of every day. I usually have errands... I can only rock from like 1-3."

I have the Medicom Kiss figures on order from BBTS.

http://www.bigbadtoystore.com/bbts/product.aspx?product=MED10355&mode=retail&picture=out

I hope they are in scale to my apes and other figures.

BTW, I also hope that Hot Toys will (at least) produce Zira, Dr. Zaius, and Cornelius.

....ok back to lurking ...

[Jessica]

I hope Hot Toys produces Zira, Zaius and Cornelius, too!!

Say....on Feebay Ada Chan's Brent cast is only selling for $9 after S/H. There's 10 of them available. I've never seen it go down this low before.

There's also a wooden Planet of the Apes shovel on Feebay for $250 BIN. 1:1 scale, used as a movie prop to the original 1968 movie.

Of course, there's also lots of other bits and pieces from the 2001 abomination. But I digress.

[kfog41]

I hope Hot Toys produces Zira, Zaius and Cornelius, too!!

Say....on Feebay Ada Chan's Brent cast is only selling for $9 after S/H. There's 10 of them available. I've never seen it go down this low before.

There's also a wooden Planet of the Apes shovel on Feebay for $250 BIN. 1:1 scale, used as a movie prop to the original 1968 movie.

Of course, there's also lots of other bits and pieces from the 2001 abomination. But I digress.

Hi Jess! I bought the Ada Chan Brent sculpt painted and was very inpressed by it. I just need to find a petite tan body to mount it on. Maybe a dml/Dragon body (it should be tan though) more accurate to the movie.:cool:

[Jessica]

I remember seeing your photo of it. She did a great job on it, better than most of the human painting I see her doing. You must be special, Kfog. :)

Mark gave me his. Thanks, Mark! I will always treasure it.

[Hasslein]

Those Kiss photos are great. Amazing that one can take photos in concerts now, as opposed to a decade ago... And the quality is so good.

I picked up a 1/6 Gene from McFarlane to battle apes hoping he would do the others, but it never happened...

[kfog41]

I remember seeing your photo of it. She did a great job on it, better than most of the human painting I see her doing. You must be special, Kfog. :)

Mark gave me his. Thanks, Mark! I will always treasure it.

Hi Jess! I will have to agree with that! I was really surprise by the paint job! "Special" should pertain to your sculpting skills! I really lovem!:monkey5

[kfog41]

Those Kiss photos are great. Amazing that one can take photos in concerts now, as opposed to a decade ago... And the quality is so good.

I picked up a 1/6 Gene from McFarlane to battle apes hoping he would do the others, but it never happened...

The guy who owns and had created McFarlane Toys is from here in the Phoenix Metro area. He owns at least two stores here. I wonder if I should ask him to make Planet of the Apes figures?:confused:

[wax murderer]

Keep McFarlane away from the Apes. His concept of an "articulated" figure has maybe a dozen joints at most, and his hiring practices are byzantine at best. In order to get a job sculpting with him, he REQUIRES a B.A., regardless of previous work experience, so someone like me, a non-degreed pro with over 15 years in the field is not an acceptable hire. And no, I haven't actually applied with him; aside from the job requirements, I don't want to live in N. Jersey(the 4th level of Hell IMHO)...PS

[stickman]

Good morning all. Expecting up to 12" of snow over the next 24 hours. :woo

Unfortunately the first two attempts to add a beard to the sculpt failed horribly. :horror

My father is attempting try number 3. I'll a pic when I can. I have to go get ready for a Christmas party I'm going to today. Holiday Cheer to All :banana

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Keep McFarlane away from the Apes. His concept of an "articulated" figure has maybe a dozen joints at most, and his hiring practices are byzantine at best. In order to get a job sculpting with him, he REQUIRES a B.A., regardless of previous work experience, so someone like me, a non-degreed pro with over 15 years in the field is not an acceptable hire. And no, I haven't actually applied with him; aside from the job requirements, I don't want to live in N. Jersey(the 4th level of Hell IMHO)...PS

:lol:lol:rotfl


Hey Jessica, how's that 1:1 T'pring costume coming along or is that on the back burner?

[Jessica]

T'Pring is on my mind! Time is getting close. January 23 or January 24 is my deadline. I think as I have 2 solid weekends to work on it, I should be fine. I've been too sick to make it, but I do have all the fabric. I hope I find my old shoes....otherwise I might have to sacrifice a blue pair of shoes that I will spray silver. PLus I have to buy the hair pieces and put together a wig...It won't be as hard as Zira's wig...I just need to make a mongo braid.

[Ironman1188]

Keep McFarlane away from the Apes. His concept of an "articulated" figure has maybe a dozen joints at most, and his hiring practices are byzantine at best. In order to get a job sculpting with him, he REQUIRES a B.A., regardless of previous work experience, so someone like me, a non-degreed pro with over 15 years in the field is not an acceptable hire. And no, I haven't actually applied with him; aside from the job requirements, I don't want to live in N. Jersey(the 4th level of Hell IMHO)...PS

HEY!!! :monkey4

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

T'Pring is on my mind! Time is getting close. January 23 or January 24 is my deadline. I think as I have 2 solid weekends to work on it, I should be fine. I've been too sick to make it, but I do have all the fabric. I hope I find my old shoes....otherwise I might have to sacrifice a blue pair of shoes that I will spray silver. PLus I have to buy the hair pieces and put together a wig...It won't be as hard as Zira's wig...I just need to make a mongo braid.

So when is that convention in the Bay area? Can't wait to see some photos when your project is completed.:D

BTW, sorry to hear that you're sick. Must have some nasty stuff.:sick

[Hasslein]

McFarlane makes a lot of my favorites, I guess you can't really call them figures. They probably would look very similar to the medicoms. They really dropped the ball on the Jessica Biel chainsaw figure though... I was going to have her sign one when she was signing at the shrine a few years ago(promoting Blade Trinity), until I saw how terrible the likeness was...

[Ironman1188]

Jess, any update on how that mold handled the castings?

[Jessica]

I was out yesterday and forgot to pour some resin in there. I just did, so I'll post photos of how it comes out. After the resin cures, I will re-attach the tears and I'll try another resin pour tonight. The mold material says it fully cures in 4 hours, and I'll be painting the tears very lightly so it should cure fast.

[wax murderer]

Jess, take a bit of advice from someone who's been in the sculpting/casting biz(professionally and on my own time)for quite a few years? Take Your Time. I know that you can't wait to get the casting rolling, but it's far better to give the rubber all the time it needs to cure and be confident that it'll stand up to the demands of casting. Remember, every cast takes a bit out of the mold, and this one is starting with a handicap. You should also find a nice high shelf to store your molds on. A sound thrashing might also be in order...PS

[Jessica]

Paul have you ever sculpted any apes? I bet you would do a great job.

[wax murderer]

Other than re-working Ursus head and one of my Soldiers, no, I've never tried sculpting an ape(at least not the"planet" kind). I have done Kong a few times, as well as my own take on a Yeti. And , of course, numerous dinosaurs. S'pose I ought to give one a try some day...PS

[Jessica]

Guys, news on the Apes Conspiracy, per Drew Gaska:

The book has been delayed until the Fall 2010, but we should have advance copies available for sale at San Diego Comic Con 2010. Attached please find an exclusive image and a sketch of the cover for you to post. The exclusive painting is by artist Dan Dussault and is entitled 'The Bridge to Ape City'. The cover sketch is by Jim Steranko.

There are two wonderful new paintings posted on the apes yahoo group, so check them out.

Guys let me know if you are interested in Pete's cast...or if you want to hold out and wait for Alan and I can ship them together. Just send me a PM. I can only offer them unpainted because my painting skills are subpar. $25 per head. I'll pay for s/h to keep things simple. You will have to drill out the neck to fit your figure.

[Ironman1188]

Jess, did you ever post pix of Pete and Alan's final versions? Do you have a link to those Conspiracy pix?

[Jessica]

Jess, did you ever post pix of Pete and Alan's final versions? Do you have a link to those Conspiracy pix?

I'll post pics tonight of Pete's cast next to my SS Robert Patrick's head so you can gauge the size. I need to make a mold of Alan first. I wish it were the weekend already!!

I don't have a link to the Conspiracy pics--you just have to be a member of the apes yahoo group. I'll try to post photos later of those. They are really fabulous.

[kfog41]

Guys let me know if you are interested in Pete's cast...or if you want to hold out and wait for Alan and I can ship them together. Just send me a PM. I can only offer them unpainted because my painting skills are subpar. $25 per head. I'll pay for s/h to keep things simple. You will have to drill out the neck to fit your figure.

Hi Jess! I sent you a PM! Thanks, Kent.

[Jessica]

Got your PM, Kfog.

Guys, here is the new Dr. Cornelius trading card image:
http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=423293228&albumID=1443671&imageID=21307809

Still trying to figure out how to post the other 2 new images...The exclusive painting is by artist Dan Dussault and is entitled 'The Bridge to Ape City'. The cover sketch is by Jim Steranko. Neat-o, huh?

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7373/dussaultbridgemag.jpg


http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/3301/sterankocoversketch.jpg

[jungle jom]

"The Bridge to Ape City" painting is just fantastic. I love it...

I really don't much care for the cover sketch though. It seems like I've seen the same type of look done many times.

[Jessica]

I really love that painting because it's such a new way to look at Ape City...from a different viewpoint. It just takes my breath away!

[jungle jom]

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all my ape friends!

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

"The Bridge to Ape City" painting is just fantastic. I love it...

I really don't much care for the cover sketch though. It seems like I've seen the same type of look done many times.

LOL! I keep forgetting about this thread.:lol

I disagree. I've been a fan of Jim Steranko since his early work on X-Men and Nick Fury from the Silver Age of Marvel in the late 60s. I think that sketch is fantastic.

[Jessica]

Ape-y Christmas guys!

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[stickman]

Wow, I really like those pictures, very cool. Merry Christmas Ape Freaks!

:woo

[Jessica]

I hit a snag with Pete, guys! He's pinheaded, and I found this out after I painted him up and drilled his neck for a Sideshow body. No biggie. I just ordered some PanoCast 160 so that I can grow him a little bit until he's just the right size. Thank goodness for PanoCast...much cheaper than HydroSpan.

[Dr_Zaius]

I hit a snag with Pete, guys! He's pinheaded, and I found this out after I painted him up and drilled his neck for a Sideshow body. No biggie. I just ordered some PanoCast 160 so that I can grow him a little bit until he's just the right size. Thank goodness for PanoCast...much cheaper than HydroSpan.

I don't know anything about casting and molding and all of that jazz so do you have to make a new mold once you use PanoCast Jess?

[Dr_Zaius]

MERRY CHRISTMAS Everyone!

[Jessica]

I don't know anything about casting and molding and all of that jazz so do you have to make a new mold once you use PanoCast Jess?

Yes. I will use the mold I have now and pour the PanoCast in there. Then I soak it in water until I grow it to the appropriate size. And then I make a new mold of that, and make a cast which will hopefully be the right size.

[Dr_Zaius]

So when are you going to post some pics of your painted Burke! I have been sitting on the edge of my seat waiting for this guy! He looks awesome Jess

[Jessica]

Sorry Dr. Z, but he looks meh. I'll try to post photos of him tonight. Have to go to another computer, though. Don't laugh...he's pin-headed.

[Dr_Zaius]

Sorry Dr. Z, but he looks meh. I'll try to post photos of him tonight. Have to go to another computer, though. Don't laugh...he's pin-headed.

When you say pin headed, does that mean he's small or has a pointed head?

[Jessica]

His head is too small. He looks ok unpainted--because his hair is so big:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5210/dsc02335s.jpg

But when you compare his eyes to the Robert Patrick sculpt, Pete's eyes are too small.

This is how he looks painted--kinda rough because of all of the plastic dust.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/1428/dsc02344js.jpg

He's so meh.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3016/dsc02345x.jpg

[Dr_Zaius]

His head is too small. He looks ok unpainted--because his hair is so big:

http://img43.imageshack.us/img43/5210/dsc02335s.jpg

But when you compare his eyes to the Robert Patrick sculpt, Pete's eyes are too small.

This is how he looks painted--kinda rough because of all of the plastic dust.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/1428/dsc02344js.jpg

He's so meh.

http://img686.imageshack.us/img686/3016/dsc02345x.jpg

WOW Jess! He looks good! Better than the Ada Chan one!

[Jessica]

Maybe I need to fluff up his hair some more? I just didn't want his head to get so big, but then he did have very fluffy hair.

[samueljd]

I hit a snag with Pete, guys! He's pinheaded, and I found this out after I painted him up and drilled his neck for a Sideshow body. No biggie. I just ordered some PanoCast 160 so that I can grow him a little bit until he's just the right size. Thank goodness for PanoCast...much cheaper than HydroSpan.

Could you not use a Dremel and grind his head down a bit then resculpt the area again? I haven't tried sanding or dremeling Sculpey, but Sculpey says you can do it.

[Ironman1188]

LOL! I keep forgetting about this thread.:lol

I disagree. I've been a fan of Jim Steranko since his early work on X-Men and Nick Fury from the Silver Age of Marvel in the late 60s. I think that sketch is fantastic.
Not a huge Steranko fan, I love Fury but wasn't crazy on his versions. That having been said, any APE art is well received.
Merry Christmas to everyone here. Did everyone get what they wanted from Santa? I certainly did. So I'll be watching the 3 disk DVD set of District 9 today.

I'm curious - Did any of you guys actually win that bloody Lawgiver Statue recently on eBay? Here it is.

http://offer.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewBids&item=170420419206

Merry Christmas
:santa

Nope, another statue missed out on. :monkey4

[Ironman1188]

His head is too small. He looks ok unpainted--because his hair is so big:



But when you compare his eyes to the Robert Patrick sculpt, Pete's eyes are too small.

This is how he looks painted--kinda rough because of all of the plastic dust.

He's so meh.



I don't think it looks so bad. The true test would be to see it on a figure in the POTA outfit.

[Jessica]

I don't think it looks so bad. The true test would be to see it on a figure in the POTA outfit.

That was the test--his head is too small on the SS figure. The SS shoulder overpowers the size of it. It looks awkward. But no biggie...I will grow it to the appropriate size so it doesn't look stupid.

Angel--I couldn't afford the LG figure, so I didn't even look.

[Jessica]

Guys, Drew Gaska said if you wanted to see the Bridge Painting in print, to hammer him with e-mails...guess he wants to gauge the popularity of it to make it worth his effort for a print run:

thehitlist@blamventures.com

[Jessica]

Wow, Angel...I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED to see what goodies you have been working on!!

Lucky guy--a week's vacation is what I need.

Actually, I was still sick Wed/Thur, so I didn't come into the slavemines. But I did work from home. I am so sick of being sick!

Tomorrow I'm going to start cracking on my T'Pring costume. Whoot!

[kfog41]

Got your PM, Kfog.


Hi Jess! I did not see where you answered it, or did you? Thanks, Kent.:confused:

[kfog41]

Merry Christmas everyone!

:santa:deer:deer:deer:deer:deer:deer:deer

[Ironman1188]

More than 50% of a full figure for just the head? That guys nuts!

[Jessica]

Guys Drew Gaska said they need to confirm only 50 pre-orders of the Bridge painting, and the will make it available to fans. I've already e-mailed him my interest. I think it will be $30, the same as the other posters, and the size would probably be about the same--

So if you want this available as a poster, please e-mail him and pre-order: thehitlist@blamventures.com

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/7373/dussaultbridgemag.jpg

[Ironman1188]

I have the soundtrack... I could make you a copy. :naughty

I also own one of the original Medicom 12" Phantom figures. Its one of my favorite figures in my collection. Gee... I wish I bought BOTH versions at the time (I'm missing the opened mouth version) but I just couldn't afford it. Of course, I NEVER see either of them for sale and when I do... BOY are they expensive!!! :horror:horror:horror

PZ,
THANK YOU!! I got it on Saturday and it was THE Christmas gift I got.
:D

[SixMillionDollarMan Guy]

Tomorrow I'm going to start cracking on my T'Pring costume. Whoot!

That's what I'm excited to see.:D

[jungle jom]

The ones I made I finally threw away a few months back...

I can't wait to see what you've done!

[Jessica]

Jungle, how lovely it is to once again see your apes like that. I wish Sideshow would churn up some more apes only because they are more affordable than Hot Toys. But really, any new apes made is a good thing.

I actually started my costume tonight. I was looping Escape from the Planet of the Apes in the background. I watched the entire movie once from beginning to end, since I have not seen it for more than 6 months. But it played 4 times at least as I worked on my costume. It was sooooo good to see it again, and I really missed it.

[Protozaius]

PZ,
THANK YOU!! I got it on Saturday and it was THE Christmas gift I got.
:D

I'm glad you liked it... and as you could see I added a few Paul Williams tunes to it to fill out the disc. I can't help but picture him in full ape makeup persforming those songs.... Virgil as "the Love Monkey". :D

[Jessica]

I really want this t-shirt. The awful thing is I hardly wear t-shirts but I want it.

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/2496/bh308zgwkkgrhqiokiwesme.jpg

[Jessica]

Hey! What happened to your apes, Angel? Am I dreaming? I swear I saw a crowd of chimps. They looked so spectacular and I wanted to look at them again. I love how there's the variety you now have. That photo you took with the various chimps makes so much sense and I can see why you wanted to wait until you had a crowd of them.

Can you imagine how spectacular they would look grouped up in a stadium shot?

[angelofmusic2112]

A really big part of posting and sharing pictures here at Sideshow Freaks is looking forward to the feedback from others: be it good, bad, perhaps a question, or maybe even a simple word of encouragement.

When 18 people click on a picture and fail to leave a comment that suggests to me that it's really not worth sharing the picture.

Over the last few months, I've actually been trying to wean myself off of the computer.

I can see how much time is actually wasted in front of this thing. Taking a good look at the habits of my children on this computer (let’s not forget myself) it’s easy to see why I want to change. It’s really consuming all of us.

At the same time, I can't even come close to displaying all of my custom figures due to a lack of room. I've got way to many toys. Yet, I cannot bring myself to sell any of them. I think there’s something seriously wrong with that. It’s a sickness that I’m struggling with. Why continue to collect and make these things?

I'm really struggling to stop this collection addiction of mine. It's a good thing that so few people ever respond to the ape photos. If they did, that would only push me to do more, at a time when I'm really trying to stop.

[Jessica]

A really big part of posting and sharing pictures here at Sideshow Freaks is looking forward to the feedback from others: be it good, bad, perhaps a question, or maybe even a simple word of encouragement.

When 18 people click on a picture and fail to leave a comment that suggests to me that it's really not worth sharing the picture.

Over the last few months, I've actually been trying to wean myself off of the computer.

I can see how much time is actually wasted in front of this thing. Taking a good look at the habits of my children on this computer (let’s not forget myself) it’s easy to see why I want to change. It’s really consuming all of us.

At the same time, I can't even come close to displaying all of my custom figures due to a lack of room. I've got way to many toys. Yet, I cannot bring myself to sell any of them. I think there’s something seriously wrong with that. It’s a sickness that I’m struggling with. Why continue to collect and make these things?

I'm really struggling to stop this collection addiction of mine. It's a good thing that so few people ever respond to the ape photos. If they did, that would only push me to do more, at a time when I'm really trying to stop.

Sorry Angel. I know how hard it is with addictions--I for one am not helping you in that way. I was just so darn excited to know you were working on some ape related customs. I loved seeing all of your different chimps. It makes them so much more real and believable this way.

I have been looking at my pile of crap and I see that I have a big pile of crap. I need to deduct/purge. I only like to make these things, I am not really a collector. I have to seriously think about what I'm going to do with something when I've finally done with it...but it's just so hard. You put so much effort into a custom and it's hard to let go. I'll have to think some more about this. :monkey4:monkey4:monkey4

I don't know if I could wean myself off of the computer--I'm totally addicted but it also helps when I'm at the slavemines. Access to other worlds helps to keep me from going insane.

I forget that there are others beyond us in the apes thread.

[Ursus3978]

I finally got the Hot Toys General Ursus (Christmas gift).

It's amazing. Love the detail and the sculpt. The hands work great holding the weapons.
My only nits would be that the helmet will ride up with the slightest adjust of the pose but it's to be expected with the way it's sculpted. Once it's pushed down again it stays pretty well and looks good.

Also I think the wood grain on the weapons is a little too extreme. I like the subtle painted grain on the Sideshow weapons a little better.

Still, an amazing figure and right now my favorite piece in my collection.

I took some pix that people can check out here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33233581@N05/sets/72157622973944747/

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4227573858_0a3a9b4a57.jpg


-Ray

[Jessica]

Wonderful photos, Ray. Congratulations. I think that the Hot Toys General Ursus is my favorite ape that's ever been commercially produced. After that it's the Sideshow Zira and Cornelius. Wow...gorillas ranking above chimps in my world--not an easy feat.

[Ironman1188]

Great to see you back in the city Ray!!

[Jessica]

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm22/wonder_lick/Animated%20pics/popcorncat3u.gif

Anybody working on any ape customs?

I can't believe that the year has ended so soon. What is your new year's resolution as far as apes are concerned...or just customizing in general? What do you hope to accomplish in 2010?

Good news (for me!) Almost done with my costume! Still need to work on the hair and hoping it won't be as hard as Zira's hair.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/7535/dsc02351jz.jpg

[automaton]

saw this today, thought you may enjoy...

[Ironman1188]

I can't believe that the year has ended so soon. What is your new year's resolution as far as apes are concerned...or just customizing in general? What do you hope to accomplish in 2010?


I hope to put heads on dozens of headless figures and to expand my POTA collection.

[Ursus3978]

Great to see you back in the city Ray!!


Thanks Ironman.
I check in from time to time.

I just picked up the Hot Toys Gorilla Soldier yesterday. Found him for a good price.
I don't like him as much as Ursus but he's not too bad.
I'll post some pix when I get around to it, along with some detailed opinions.
Hope everone has a happy new year.

-Ray

[Jessica]

saw this today, thought you may enjoy...

I like that artwork. I wish I could see more art like that!!

[Jessica]

Happy New Year to all of my ape friends! Happy Birthday, GoApeBilly!

Sorry guys not ape related...but I am a geek. I am soooo excited about my costume. I FINALLY found a pair of silver stockings for T'Pring (under bridal hosiery--isn't that so appropriate?). And yay, I don't have to report to the slavemines this weekend, so I can finish up my costume.

Today I colored my Vulcan ears with makeup and my sister didn't even notice them because they almost blend with my own ears.

[King Darkness]

Happy New Year to the Mighty Ape Army!!!

Keeping the longest running thread alive year after year!!!

Good luck in 2010!!!

~The King Of Darkness~

[Ironman1188]

Thank you King.
A Kurgan is almost as good as a simian and you are most welcome here amongst us.
May 2010 shine favorably upon the highlander clans.

[stickman]

Happy New Year to the Mighty Ape Army!!!

Keeping the longest running thread alive year after year!!!

Good luck in 2010!!!

~The King Of Darkness~

Excellent king! Same to you

Long live Kurgan brother.


Happy New Year Ape Freaks!!

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_0495a.jpg



http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/IMG_0496a.jpg



Jess, did you ever make Dr. smocks for the surgery scene? I'm sure you would do a phenomenal job.

[Jessica]

Angel has Dr. Galen's smock and the assistant chimp's green outfit. I bought 2 shirts from Goodwill to make those. Hard to find the fabric with the right weight for the scale.

Good to see you visit Central City once in awhile, King. Keep faith in your krusade always, and fight to the death.
http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/9113/dsc01837kz.jpg

So lovely to see your photos, Sticks. They are such great eye candy. How did that bearding up go?

[stickman]

Yeah, I miss those days. :cool:

Well, after my failed attempt my father gave it a go. Here is how he stands thus far. With the Holidays, he got pushed back a bit on the priority list. :whip

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/Bearding008.jpg

[Jessica]

Yeah, I miss those days. :cool:

Well, after my failed attempt my father gave it a go. Here is how he stands thus far. With the Holidays, he got pushed back a bit on the priority list. :whip

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b99/Stickly/Bearding008.jpg

I think you just need to tame it down a bit and then match his hair and dirty him up, and he should be good to run through the cornfields. :banana

[stickman]

Thanks Jess. I wish his hair was longer on top.

[Jessica]

I am curious how his hair is stuck on. Is it hair plugs? You can rehair...I think you just have to pull out the plugs and then use a broken needle to push in the new hair--put in really long hair--so that you can trim it to the right length.

It just takes time, but anyone can do it.

[Jessica]

Guys, I was just thinking about Stick's re-hairing...and decided to work on my Hasbro gorilla!! Anyway, here he is before his makeover. I am not planning to "rehair" him with additional hair--I was going to sculpt hair on top.

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/6973/dsc02363z.jpghttp://img693.imageshack.us/img693/3697/dsc02362vk.jpg

This is why you don't get so *** drunk on New Year's eve! You never know what kind of condition you will be in when you wake up...

http://img6.imageshack.us/img6/8266/dsc02365b.jpg

And then it was too difficult to remove all the hair--SOOOOO much glue in there!!
http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8470/dsc02364m.jpg

So I decided to cut out his face. It tore off easily enough with all the hair plugs they surrounded it with!! Besides, I was kind of worried with baking the head up in the oven after sculpting Super Sculpey on top because of the type of plastic the hair was made of. There was NO WAY I could remove all of that hair...and I am too impatient!
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5853/dsc02367lk.jpg

Here are the two sculpts side by side--sorry the pictures aren't the best, but you get the idea!! As you can see the Hot Toys gorilla is still in the middle of dental surgery. I haven't made it permanent yet...but I did remove his stupid top teeth which made him look so utterly goofy...and resculpted a bottom set of teeth. Angel says I can make it smaller than this...but you know how easily I get distracted and never finish anything. Well, that's not going to happen in 2010!! Guess what I am thinking? I am thinking that Hasbro sculpted a better set of teeth than Hot Toys did!!!

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7794/dsc02376a.jpg

Then...how would the Hot Toys gorilla look with a face transplant? Hmmm.>>>>>????

This is how he looks! Interestink, HUH????? He doesn't look THAT bad, does he???? I kinda like him...I'll try to take better photos when it's daytime, since the camera takes better photos with natural light.
http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/5371/dsc02374m.jpg

Oh well. That's it for the night. Tomorrow I will be doing the tango with the sewing machine so I won't be checking in until late at night. I hope you have comments for me when I log in--good or bad. I'll roll with the punches.

[wax murderer]

Jess, you're kidding, right? Granted, the HT teeth could be better, but a Hasblo face on an HT figure? Sacrilege!...PS

[Ironman1188]

Jess, you beat me to the punch ( no surprise I guess). I've had a defaced hasbro gorilla on my desk since I got the HT's. Just hadn't had the courage to take the HT face off. I would suggest repainting the hasbro versions. I did tat and, even with my meager skills, I think they look better. I'm even converting a gorilla into an ugly chimp!!

[Shompdog]

I think the hasbro and ht gorilla faces look about the same. Though the eyes seem way to big on the hasbros. Can they be repainted to look a little smaller?

[stickman]

wow those heads are more similiar than I thought. I agree about the Hasbro eyes looking too white, or being too big. I would love to see if that face could be saved to add variety.

[Jessica]

I think the Hasbro face is just a tad too big. Just so very slightly...and yeah, he's got cartoony eyes. He does add to the variety, though. Not that I'd have enough chimpchange to ever have an army of Hot Toys gorillas....

I have been at some serious sewing for a few hours now. Now I know why I keep putting stuff like this off--because it's TOUGH!!! I hit a snag, so I'm done for the night. I probably won't get to finish the jacket I'm doing until next weekend, because the boys' school/homework and me as piano police is back on the playbill. :(

[Jessica]

I don't know, Paul. I really have no love for the Hot Toys gorilla face. It's just looks too hillbilly to me...When I see his expression, I think of someone laughing, "hyuck hyuck hyuck..."

http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/8470/dsc02364m.jpghttp://i302.photobucket.com/albums/nn102/apecityoutfitters/DSC00589.jpg

http://img163.imageshack.us/img163/7794/dsc02376a.jpg

[angelofmusic2112]

I don't know, Paul. I really have no love for the Hot Toys gorilla face. It's just looks too hillbilly to me...When I see his expression, I think of someone laughing, "hyuck hyuck hyuck..."

:lol:rotfl:lol

[Ursus3978]

I just got the HT Gorilla Soldier and I'm pleasantly surprised I like him as much as I do.
I posted my opinions on the Gorilla Soldier review thread and I took more pix:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4242562589_9bcdc20704.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4243303620_3b49b7213c.jpg

More pix here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33233581@N05/sets/72157622973944747/

-Ray

[angelofmusic2112]

Awesome photos! Love the lighting used and the background for each of these! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

[Ursus3978]

Awesome photos! Love the lighting used and the background for each of these! :monkey5:monkey5:monkey5

Thanks.
The "wall" is brown kraft paper, the "floor" is a sheet of board and the "ruins" are parts from a Hasbro G.I.Joe WWII diorama set and of course the Lawgiver is from Sideshow.

-Ray

[angelofmusic2112]

Thanks.
The "wall" is brown kraft paper, the "floor" is a sheet of board and the "ruins" are parts from a Hasbro G.I.Joe WWII diorama set and of course the Lawgiver is from Sideshow.

-Ray

I really like those photos! Thanks for posting them. :cool:

[Protozaius]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4243303620_3b49b7213c.jpg

More pix here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33233581@N05/sets/72157622973944747/

-Ray

I never thought of posing him with a whip! Very nice! :monkey5 :monkey5 :monkey5

[Ironman1188]

I bought a few whips for my apes but where did you find the torch??

[Shompdog]

I just got the HT Gorilla Soldier and I'm pleasantly surprised I like him as much as I do.
I posted my opinions on the Gorilla Soldier review thread and I took more pix:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2786/4242562589_9bcdc20704.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2644/4243303620_3b49b7213c.jpg

More pix here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33233581@N05/sets/72157622973944747/

-Ray

Very nice pictures Ursus3978. :joy

[The_Darkness_Predator]

Those are some cool pics. I've been thinking about getting a Sideshow lawgiver for a while. Thanks for sharing.

[Ursus3978]

I bought a few whips for my apes but where did you find the torch??


The torch is from the 7" Frankenstein figure from Sideshow:
http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/1288-4/Frankenstein1.jpg

The torch looks good with 1/6 scale Indian Jones figures too.
:)

-Ray

[jungle jom]

The torch is from the 7" Frankenstein figure from Sideshow:
http://www.collectiondx.com/gallery2/gallery/d/1288-4/Frankenstein1.jpg

The torch looks good with 1/6 scale Indian Jones figures too.
:)

-Ray

I've got the same torch...

And you're right it does work great with Indy too!

[stickman]

Beautiful pictures Ursus.


Wow JJ,

Nice picture. I love your use of shadow. You really need to submit more photos! Excellent job.

[jungle jom]

Beautiful pictures Ursus.


Wow JJ,

Nice picture. I love your use of shadow. You really need to submit more photos! Excellent job.

As you know, Sticks... Sometimes you get lucky...

I got lucky!

[Jessica]

Thanks.
The "wall" is brown kraft paper, the "floor" is a sheet of board and the "ruins" are parts from a Hasbro G.I.Joe WWII diorama set and of course the Lawgiver is from Sideshow.

-Ray

Clever ape! I would never have known that about the wall/floor. Looks fab.

I got my expanding material finally!! I already poured it into Pete's mold. It takes 24 hours to cure. I probably messed it up, since it said I had a 10-minute work time, so I rushed it. It's probably got a thousand air bubbles. Oh well. I'll find out tomorrow how badly I did. After I take it out of the mold, I soak it in water and let it expand. I should probably read the directions more thoroughly. I just couldn't wait.

Wow Jungle--fabulous photograph!!

[Ironman1188]

Looking forward, most anxiously, to your results.

[stickman]

Nice one Jungle.

Jess I'm looking forward to seeing the face-off transplant between HT and Hasbro! :woo

Oh, I forgot to answer your question before, the fair on my figures face is held by Elmers glue. I used your suggestion. :whip