DarkArtist's Creations of DOOM!

[King Darkness]

Sickness :rock

[The Craw]

that glove is the best custom accessory i've ever seen!!!! i cant describe how great it is. great job, man!!:rock

[barryo]

man that thing is looking sweet...........hell it looks badass as is.........but when your done with the aging, rivets, minifastners.........:horror. josh is gonna "lay" a brick...:lol

[DarkArtist81]

http://members.a1.net/mike667/freddy_krueger.jpg

Now THAT is a GLOVE!!

That is the most kickass thing I have seen in a looooong time. Dude, you are damned amazing bro! http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gifhttp://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/freddyani-1.gif

[King Darkness]

Now it just needs a little weathering :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Oh dude, just you wait!! When BV and I get done, these will look like mini replicas. :rock

[uscmhicks]

:rock :rock holy ^^^^ !!. That is bad ass !!!!! :rock:rock

[The Craw]

as freddy himself would say: "this....is God".:rock

[Venomous venom]

bloody hell.the gloves can hurt somebody....great man...

[Peteskywalker]

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Please Please please sell casts of this i have a WIP ash for a year but need a better head to finish it off.
That ash kicks a lot of a$$ :rock

[LOTRFan]

I will tomorrow! The first production run Rorschach will be done and ready to go. :rock

Waaah! I think I am in that run, yes!??!?! :google :google

:drool

[DarkArtist81]

Please Please please sell casts of this i have a WIP ash for a year but need a better head to finish it off.
That ash kicks a lot of a$$ :rock

Thanks! And yes, I will have the head cast tonight... so it will be available. And eventually an entire figure will be available out of it.

As for Rorschach, the first one (Bwayne's) should be done tonight. I've got it about 99% there right now. The rest will follow very shortly.

[TheObsoleteMan]

Any update on Mike and Spike?

Cool Ash btw. Love the "Let's go carve ourselves a witch" expression on his face.

[Gruff Old Bear]

Nice Wolverine, but he's the wrong one....I'm sure of it...:huh

[sixtus_56]

That Ash head looks sick dude,awsome job :rock:rock
Hey Josh I have the shot gun from my Ash would that be to hard to cast?

[BlindVoyeur]

Final Prototype pics... This should be pretty much what the real one should look like just a few minor tweaks here and there.

Thanks for the comments,
Ryan

http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/f1.jpg
http://www.proppics.com/Nightmare/f2.jpg
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[Buttmunch]

Holy crap that Freddy glove looks awesome! Everyone's Freddy could use that upgrade!

[barryo]

good googly moogly..........that glove is the frickin' best..........wow........:bow

[Peteskywalker]

Thanks! And yes, I will have the head cast tonight... so it will be available. And eventually an entire figure will be available out of it.

As for Rorschach, the first one (Bwayne's) should be done tonight. I've got it about 99% there right now. The rest will follow very shortly.

Nice one PM sent :rock

[BlindVoyeur]

Thanks for the comments guys. And btw Josh, that Ash is awesome !!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man!! And again... FANTASTIC work on that glove. It's stunning. :duff

[IrishJedi]

AWESOME Freddy glove! :rock :rock :rock

Hey, Josh... where is Rorschach? :tap

[DarkArtist81]

AWESOME Freddy glove! :rock :rock :rock

Hey, Josh... where is Rorschach? :tap

My Wife drug me to her parents for 5 hours... :monkey2

Should be up today though, pending any unforeseen Wifey interruptions. :lol

[DarkKnight2k4]

I also finished a few PF repairs for some folks and thought I would post them up. Repaired a chip on the neckline and a broken wing on Cap, and a broken lip and mask wing on Wolvie...

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5077.jpg

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Great repair work !!! WOW !

I will tomorrow! The first production run Rorschach will be done and ready to go. :rock

Can't wait to see it ! Too late to get on that list ?

Is it just me or does the head look a little out of scale (too large for this body)?

I thought the same thing :angelsmil

[Reinhardt]

Josh, I'm really excited to see your version of Freddy. I have no doubt it's going to be the COOLEST freddy ever made.

[King Darkness]

SWEET FANCY MOSES!!!!!!!

Freddy look awesome with that glove!!!!

Even looks better than the Premium Format glove.

[jye4ever]

Josh, I'm really excited to see your version of Freddy. I have no doubt it's going to be the COOLEST freddy ever made.

And it's even a greater repair job on that Wolverine because his head belongs to me...

I so can't wait to have him back in my possession after the tender loving care that Mr. DarkArtist endowed upon it.

Boys and girls, Mr. DarkArtist indeed is Dr. Frankenstein himself because he brought my Wolverine back from the dead!

He was heard mumbling in his basement:

"Arise you dead polystone head"

[DarkArtist81]

Great repair work !!! WOW !



Can't wait to see it ! Too late to get on that list ?



I thought the same thing :angelsmil

Thanks! And you can absolutely get on the Rorschach list... I still have a spot or two left for possible customs. :rock

And thanks Reinhardt, I can't wait to get that Freddy done as well. It should be pretty damn cool, I'll be starting the headsculpt here next week or so. :duff

And thank you again, Joe. I was glad to breathe life into your Wolvie head again, nothing worse than a broken statue! :monkey2

[BlindVoyeur]

Im surpised you had to fix Wolverine though, I thought he could heal himself.
:lol

[jye4ever]

Im surpised you had to fix Wolverine though, I thought he could heal himself.
:lol

LOL

Not so a polystone wolverine....

He crumbled on one simple drop and thank the maker that my super quick the blob speed was able to catch him before he really hit the ground and explode in a gazillion pieces!

[King Darkness]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2280.jpg

:bow :rock :bow :rock :bow :rock

[jye4ever]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2280.jpg

:bow :rock :bow :rock :bow :rock


Holy Crap that looks AWESOME!

I may need to add a "Shape" to my collection even if Halloween passes.

I love what he did with Hulk's eyes.....

Unfortunately I wouldn't ship something so heavy just for an eye job but what he did still kicks ass!

Hulk's Eyes Smash!!

[King Darkness]

Josh's Roy.Absolutely BAD ASS!!!!

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2291.jpg

[sixtus_56]

That Roy is Freaking awsome man..I wish I had some extra cash to get on the Holloween Deal Josh had for it.:banghead:banghead:banghead

[DarkArtist81]

WOW.... I love these pics Chase.. Thank you for taking them and posting them up! They really show the work for what it is. I'm so glad to add to the ever growing collection you have of my stuff. :lol

[King Darkness]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2303.jpg

[DarkArtist81]

Dude, that is SICK! I love that shot. So happy you took these, I didn't get time to take any of that Myers before it went out to you. :rock

What do you think of the weathering? :D

[MaulFan]

Nice image, the camera distortion gives his proportions a powerful look, as Michael should have :rock

[King Darkness]

What do you think of the weathering? :D

Perfection. Even my wife was impressed. Myer's weathering is amazing, such a great attention to detail. Really really sells the figure, the dirt on his boots and the rips in his coveralls at the bottom rear his boots is awesome.

I coudlnt take any pix that did Myers or Roys weathering justice. Its has to been seen 1st hand to really be appreciated.

[EVILFACE]

Roy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[MaulFan]

Thanks for sharking the pics King, I've just been inspired thanks to you :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man, tell your Wife I said thank you as well! Means a lot. I love making those two figures, and soon I will be done with the whole lot of them... Finally. Not doing one at a time anymore, I am going for all of them at ONCE! :rock2

[uscmhicks]

wow ... I'm really considering Roy now.
I'm financially drained though :lol
BTW Josh , couldn't get out today but your parcel with Freddy and the two heads will be on its way tomorrow. :rock

[Reinhardt]

Amazing pics King - congrats.

Hey Josh, if you are ever considering commissioning your Freddy figure when you are done - i would be TOTALLY in for one. I have not been very impressed with any of sideshow's efforts on this front, but I have no doubt that yours will be the greatest thing ever.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks! And you can absolutely get on the Rorschach list... I still have a spot or two left for possible customs. :rock

And thanks Reinhardt, I can't wait to get that Freddy done as well. It should be pretty damn cool, I'll be starting the headsculpt here next week or so. :duff

And thank you again, Joe. I was glad to breathe life into your Wolvie head again, nothing worse than a broken statue! :monkey2

Thank you kind sir.

Are we going to do that T1 Arnie too ? :banana

[eighthsamurai]

Amazing pics King - congrats.

Hey Josh, if you are ever considering commissioning your Freddy figure when you are done - i would be TOTALLY in for one. I have not been very impressed with any of sideshow's efforts on this front, but I have no doubt that yours will be the greatest thing ever.

come on, man give the guy a chance to clear up his current obligations first! hint hint:naughty:naughty

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Jokers will be seeing movement soon, Roy and Michael too. I am doing them all at once, and they will be getting done very quickly here and in large numbers!

Right now I have to take the Wife to the hospital, she's having some mysterious chest pains. So keep her in your thoughts guys...

[kain4521]

Will do Josh and good luck at the hospital I hope everything is alright.

[MaulFan]

Wish you and the wife the best Josh.

[galactiboy]

Hope everything is okay Josh, I'll be thinking about you guys!

[2000man]

Hope all is ok!

[King Darkness]

Hope all is fine with the wife!

[Darthrazz]

Good luck with your wife Josh!

[eighthsamurai]

yeah seriously man. i'm hoping it's just heartburn or something. let us know as soon as you know anything.

[Reinhardt]

hope it's nothing Josh. You and your wife are in my thoughts.

[metaphorge]

Thinking of you guys.

[Sick Boy 82]

Hope everything is ok brother!! Let us know!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys... we just got back home. She has inflammation in her sternum which is causing pain in her chest. So we got lucky... she just has to take it easy and not strain herself so much at work. Glad it was nothing serious, she had me freaked out there for a moment.

[EVILFACE]

Quit punching her in the stomach!!

[jye4ever]

Thanks guys... we just got back home. She has inflammation in her sternum which is causing pain in her chest. So we got lucky... she just has to take it easy and not strain herself so much at work. Glad it was nothing serious, she had me freaked out there for a moment.

Give her my best Josh.

NY Joe.

[galactiboy]

Quit punching her in the stomach!!

:lol :lol :lol

Glad to hear she's okay :duff

[King Darkness]

Heres a few pix of Myers to show some of the little things that Josh did that really put the figure over the top. You never get this kind of attention to detail from marketed figures.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2338.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2344.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2343.jpg

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http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2346.jpg

I'll take some Roy pix next.
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[MaulFan]

Thanks guys... we just got back home. She has inflammation in her sternum which is causing pain in her chest. So we got lucky... she just has to take it easy and not strain herself so much at work. Glad it was nothing serious, she had me freaked out there for a moment.

Glad she's ok Josh, I know the pain and fear about worrying about someone so close's medical condition, not fun, glad both of your minds are at ease now and she's on her way to recouping.

[magman3]

I can't wait to get my Myers! And Josh, glad to hear the wife is OK. BTW, the Freddy shipped out yesterday. I shipped it Priority so you should see him either tomorrow or Thursday at the latest. I'm just outside of Atlanta so it didn't have far to go!

[King Darkness]

And some pix of Roy.

Josh attention to detail is 2nd to none. He even got the small blue spot on the left bottom of the mask.

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2380.jpg
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[Anzik Hayes]

Glad to hear she's ok Josh.

[Buttmunch]

Glad to hear your wife will be OK.

Now as for the Myers and Roy, Holy freaking crap! The minute details are insane! :horror

[IrishJedi]

Josh, just heard about your wife. Sorry for the scare, but glad she's okay.

That Roy is just plain AMAZING. Wow. Congrats, KD! :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys... It really had me messed up today. I missed all of my classes and didn't get to paint anything at all. Wasn't expecting her to wake me up this morning with this... I'm just glad it's nothing serious and I can stop worrying now.

Thanks for keeping my thread alive Chase, those shots rock! :rock:rock:rock

[IrishJedi]

Seriously, Josh... these figures are worth every penny. :rock

If only you could get the licenses. You'd clean house. :lol

[King Darkness]

Glad all is well Josh :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Seriously, Josh... these figures are worth every penny. :rock

If only you could get the licenses. You'd clean house. :lol

I wish I could! Maybe one day... I know my little enterprise keeps expanding, I run a store on Horrorbid now, and I am adding new figures to my lineup all the time...

Eventually I might need to legally make it a true business and hire my Wife to help me keep up with everything, maybe a painting minion to lay my base coats. :lol

[MaulFan]

You know where to go looking if you need marketing help ;)

[IrishJedi]

You know where to go looking if you need marketing help ;)

Indeed. I've already posited the idea that Josh and his wife should also look into movie up to the Boston area like me... then we can ALL start our own collectibles company together. :rock :lol

[MaulFan]

Indeed. I've already posited the idea that Josh and his wife should also look into movie up to the Boston area like me... then we can ALL start our own collectibles company together. :rock :lol

Dark Irish Collectibles Inc. :rock

[IrishJedi]

Dark Irish Collectibles Inc. :rock

Holy ^^^^... that's actually a pretty damn cool name. :lol

:rock

[Buttmunch]

Dark Irish Collectibles Inc. :rock

No,

Dark Irish Fan Collectibles :D

I'd throw my name in there, but I think that could drive people away.

[IrishJedi]

Dark Irish Fan Butt Collectibles. :lol

[Buttmunch]

Dark Irish Fan Butt Collectibles. :lol

Or

Dark Irish Butt Fans Collectibles :rotfl

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks guys! Jokers will be seeing movement soon, Roy and Michael too. I am doing them all at once, and they will be getting done very quickly here and in large numbers!

Right now I have to take the Wife to the hospital, she's having some mysterious chest pains. So keep her in your thoughts guys...

Thanks guys... we just got back home. She has inflammation in her sternum which is causing pain in her chest. So we got lucky... she just has to take it easy and not strain herself so much at work. Glad it was nothing serious, she had me freaked out there for a moment.

Glad she is ok bro. Keep her safe. Will keep her in our prayers and well wishes.

[barryo]

glad to hear all is well with the meyers victim...er... i mean wife....:D

[Voorhees27]

Sorry I must have missed it but I pray your wife is feeling better!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys...

I want to address a growing concern about the Joker project, that I really want to answer publicly and thoroughly. Firstly, I would like to apologize to those who have waited so very long for this figure. I know it's taken a long time, and if you have one already...you can understand why this is so. It's a highly intricate figure that honestly, I should never have taken upon myself to make in such large quantities. It was a big mistake on my part and taught me a huge lesson about what my limitations are.

I know that Hot Toys has put out their Joker, soon to be plural... I know that Les has offered his head replacement and so has Howes/Kuato...not to mention the PLETHORA of heads available online now. So it has rendered my figure a bit null and void, long after the orders and payments have gone through. Add upon that, the wait you all have had... it makes it harder to deal with. I can't tell you how sorry I am that it happened like that.

Let's go into the WHY of this project's lateness and why it's been so delayed. It's not from moving on to new projects or flat out laziness... I assure you. There are valid reasons. Firstly, the shirt. I was an idiot and thought I could just paint the pattern on every single shirt quickly...which was not smart. Secondly, I had to rely on very slow shipping parts from a store in Hong Kong... which can take up to 3 weeks to ship something to me, one time it even took almost a month! Thirdly, the parts for the figure total to a whopping $100, which left me with $20 for payment of my painting and building of the figure.

Let's go into painting of the figure... it takes more layers for a Joker head than ANY other headpaint I have ever done, tons of work on the head alone. The jacket has to be de colored and then dyed, the shirt has to be hand painted with the pattern (which takes me at least 5 hours to complete), the socks have to be hand painted with the pattern, which also takes time. And initially I was soaking paint into the vests, which was a nightmare, now I've resorted to spray paint. Shoes have to be painted, gloves have to be painted, and finally the entire figure is slightly weathered. It's the most work intensive figure I own and I don't even sell them anymore... simply BECAUSE of that point.

I want to sincerely apologize for how late they are, I know that you guys must hate me for it, but I am trying to do a lot all at once right now and they WILL go out to all of you that have paid. I promise. I never have gyped anyone and I do not intend to start.

The other projects aren't as far behind thankfully, but the Joker is. If it were easy like Myers or Roy it wouldn't be that way... but the Joker is a complicated figure. :banghead

Thank you all for being so damn patient with me, please just hold on a little longer... I promise they will all go out. Just understand how damn hard it is to do what I do in the small amount of time per day that I have to commit to figure making. :duff

Josh

[King Darkness]

Sorry to hear about the head ache Josh, I guess it was a learning lesson.

But let me assure those who are waiting, Josh's work is PHENOMENAL!!! Attention to detail is second to none!I didnt get a Joker from Josh, but I have a handful of other Josh works and they are spectacular! Once you get your figure from Josh, you really see how much love and work he puts into them!

I hope you get past these troublesome Jokers Josh and on to more horror realted figures :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Chase, I really do appreciate it bro. I'm trying desperately to get caught up and finished with these cursed Joker figures and the rest of my very very late commissions. It's been Hell these past few months, and I have learned a lot of the do's and don'ts of making full figures.. It's not easy, that's for sure. :lol

[UTtoyfan]

Take your time on my Bank Joker and goon, Josh. I am very patient! :D
Besides, what are friends for?

I know every figure that all of us have received or will receive from you WILL turn out great. It has been foreseen....:emperor

[Kuato]

Takes alot to explain yourself and apoligize like that Josh :-). You should be commended for that and you are absolutely right on the Head paint of the Joker, easily one of the most time consuming heads to paint when you approach it to look as real as possible. Hope everything works out well man.

Chris

[UTtoyfan]

Oh, and Josh, you won an Aayla Secura! You lucky dog you!:rotfl:rotfl:banana:banana

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=5692

[Sick Boy 82]

Hey, I'm more than happy to wait for your greatness Josh. If I wanted another Joker, I would have ordered one by now. But the first ones I saw just floored me. I think the only think that HT might have on you for the first Joker is the clothes, but they can do everthing in huge lots, so we all know how hard it was for you.

Well, I think that you might have to start charging a bit more for these kinds of figures. We might not all want to pay it, but I know that they are worth it with each and every piece being hand done, which makes it more than worth it to me!!!!

I think you should be making money on these just like everyone else and I've got to say that $20 made on each figure is just not worth doing IMO. So if you do start charging more, I will be more than happy to pay it!

Now, everyone thank Josh imensely for putting up with us cause he has a full load of work, school & a home life and trying to placate us nerds & geeks with his greatness. If you don't, Josh will give me your address and I will pull a Jay & Silent Bob and come to your house and rough you up Silent Bob style!! I might not be as big or have that kick ass beard, but I do have retard strength!!

Thanks for all the hard work Josh!!!!

-Zack

/rant

[MaulFan]

But let me assure those who are waiting, Josh's work is PHENOMENAL!!! Attention to detail is second to none!I didnt get a Joker from Josh, but I have a handful of other Josh works and they are spectacular! Once you get your figure from Josh, you really see how much love and work he puts into them!

:lecture

Josh's, and for that matter any high end customizer's, work has to be handled with a different anticipation mindset than Sideshow, Hot Toys and Medicom product. It can't be cranked out in the speed those guys can put out product, but the end result far surpasses the quality of a mass produced item. You can wait 8 months for a Sideshow or Hot Toys figure, and the end result is usually good, but screams mass production with the lack of depth to the small details that give the extra quality and realism. Hot Toys might give Michael Myers a dirty bottomed jumpsuit, but they won't have wear and tear shredding that Josh gives it.

Josh's work is absolutely immaculate to the eyes when you get it in your hands, no photo can capture it perfectly or convey the feeling you get when you open that box and see the piece in person for the first time. Anyone that throws money his way for any figure or paint job will not be dissappointed. Have a little patience, give the man time to make the piece the best he can, and the rewarding feeling you get when it's finally in your hand will make up for all the time waiting.

[King Darkness]

Oh, and Josh, you won an Aayla Secura! You lucky dog you!:rotfl:rotfl:banana:banana

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=5692


Praise be the KURGAN & OKTOBERKURGANUARY!!!!!!!

Kongtars Josh!!!!

Thats karma right there!

[EVILFACE]

Josh you are a trooper, there is no way I would have offered a figure of that detail for only 20 profit.

[galactiboy]

Sorry to hear he's been such a pain to get out Josh... but again your work is always worth the wait for collectors. Just the fact that you are still plugging away on it is amazing.

And congrats on the win :rock :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks a lot guys... I've talked about the project a lot with Les, and vented a bit with him about my personal nemesis, the Joker... But I really wanted to share it with all of you guys. As Kuato said, it's hard to come out and admit your wrongness or your faults like that... but it had to be done. And as he knows... the Joker is a TOUGH paintjob, really draining creatively.

I can't tell you how much all of your comments uplift me, it really is hard to keep plugging away day in and day out on a pile of work that never gets any smaller. Starts to crack your mind a bit. :lol

I can't believe I won that Aayla! Really hope that doesn't hinder my chances at any other contests, but very kickass to win something! This is my third Spooktacular win since I became a SSC fan, pretty cool to have it happen today...when I am feeling so bummed out. :duff

[Buttmunch]

Had no idea how much stress those Jokers have been for you. Having seen one in person, I can say they are a work of art and obviously worth more than your asking price!

And congrats on Aalya! That has to count for something right?

[Voorhees27]

Hang in there Josh and remember the joy you give us nerds when your products arrive! :D

[sixtus_56]

No worries Josh, great things take time. It would be one thing if you were taking forever and sending out a crap figure but thats not the case, your giving us a beutifully crafted figure(s) with so much attention to detail that is mindbogiling. You put so much of your self in each figure that it makes it all worth it, dont beat yourself up we all sometimes take on more than we can handle dude, this whole experience will just help you become a better artist . I have complete faith in you as an artist and as a person bro. :rock:rock:rock

[jye4ever]

Josh,

hurry up....where's my Joker.....I ain't got all day you know....My latte is getting cold.

Wait, I don't even have one ordered from him....

:)

[2000man]

I think we all know you are a stand up guy and will come through with all work and everything! I also think most of us know that customized work is something that takes time. I didn't get a joker, but I am sure that everybody who did will be knocked out when they get one

[King Darkness]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2383.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2389.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2391.jpg

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2382.jpg


Last time I will post pix in your thread Josh :monkey3

[MaulFan]

http://i162.photobucket.com/albums/t244/KingDarkness07/SANY2383.jpg

Great sculpt highlight shot Chase, if you squint to lose the eye detail and just see a black void, looks awesome.

[MaulFan]

Happy Halloween Josh :rock

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster2.jpg

[King Darkness]

Awesome pic MF!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Wow dude... THAT is my new Desktop... Amazing shot Sean, I am again flattered by your pics...they do me amazing justice.

And Chase, dude you can post pics anytime in my thread! Anytime!

Thank you all for the massive support, really means a lot to know you guys are behind me and understanding of the struggle to bring this stuff to life. :duff

[IrishJedi]

Happy Halloween Josh :rock

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster2.jpg

That is just outstanding! :rock :rock

I swear, if Sideshow doesn't one day ending hiring Josh to paint their prototypes and Sean to take their official photos they are on crack.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks guys...

I want to address a growing concern about the Joker project, that I really want to answer publicly and thoroughly. Firstly, I would like to apologize to those who have waited so very long for this figure. I know it's taken a long time, and if you have one already...you can understand why this is so. It's a highly intricate figure that honestly, I should never have taken upon myself to make in such large quantities. It was a big mistake on my part and taught me a huge lesson about what my limitations are.

I know that Hot Toys has put out their Joker, soon to be plural... I know that Les has offered his head replacement and so has Howes/Kuato...not to mention the PLETHORA of heads available online now. So it has rendered my figure a bit null and void, long after the orders and payments have gone through. Add upon that, the wait you all have had... it makes it harder to deal with. I can't tell you how sorry I am that it happened like that.

Let's go into the WHY of this project's lateness and why it's been so delayed. It's not from moving on to new projects or flat out laziness... I assure you. There are valid reasons. Firstly, the shirt. I was an idiot and thought I could just paint the pattern on every single shirt quickly...which was not smart. Secondly, I had to rely on very slow shipping parts from a store in Hong Kong... which can take up to 3 weeks to ship something to me, one time it even took almost a month! Thirdly, the parts for the figure total to a whopping $100, which left me with $20 for payment of my painting and building of the figure.

Let's go into painting of the figure... it takes more layers for a Joker head than ANY other headpaint I have ever done, tons of work on the head alone. The jacket has to be de colored and then dyed, the shirt has to be hand painted with the pattern (which takes me at least 5 hours to complete), the socks have to be hand painted with the pattern, which also takes time. And initially I was soaking paint into the vests, which was a nightmare, now I've resorted to spray paint. Shoes have to be painted, gloves have to be painted, and finally the entire figure is slightly weathered. It's the most work intensive figure I own and I don't even sell them anymore... simply BECAUSE of that point.

I want to sincerely apologize for how late they are, I know that you guys must hate me for it, but I am trying to do a lot all at once right now and they WILL go out to all of you that have paid. I promise. I never have gyped anyone and I do not intend to start.

The other projects aren't as far behind thankfully, but the Joker is. If it were easy like Myers or Roy it wouldn't be that way... but the Joker is a complicated figure. :banghead

Thank you all for being so damn patient with me, please just hold on a little longer... I promise they will all go out. Just understand how damn hard it is to do what I do in the small amount of time per day that I have to commit to figure making. :duff

Josh

I know I am a little late jumping in here... but bro. . . I am more than patient. I think you pulled me in a little over a year ago. I jumped and took your Dead Businessman that you bloodied up for me and I immediately sent you that Buffy and Leia ...

I love your work. I, as do many of us here, know your quality...

I am anxious but patient. . . I know when I finally get my joker ... I will be on cloud 9 !!!!!

I appreciate your words... and I have passed on all versions put out in anticipation of adding yours to my fold.

And I will wait.

Cause I know I will be happy.

Thank you for your dedication and love of the art that we get to share in... and treasure with every piece you bestow upon our collection.

Praise be the KURGAN & OKTOBERKURGANUARY!!!!!!!

Kongtars Josh!!!!

Thats karma right there!




+1



PS... so.... can I get a bank robber Joker too ? :naughty



:rotfl:rotfl:rotfl

[Reinhardt]

Sorry for all stress Josh. Sometimes one doesn't realize how much work it is to actually make a figure from SCRATCH. Your talent is unparalleled, and I'm sure i speak for most people here, that perfection doesn't come quickly.

Hang in there bro.

[sixtus_56]

Bump. .....Happy Halloween:banana:banana

[Migwit]

Josh, for my money, you needn't worry about apologizing, and I too am patient, no worries!! I know my figures from you will be spectacular and that's all I have to say about that! :D :monkey3 You deserve to make money from your hard work, so don't be afraid to charge a fair price for them! :peace

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Happy Halloween to you all as well!!

Great news, last night I finished 6 Myers paint jobs and just need to add hair to them. Also, right now the Ash head is being molded. I will be working on some late stuff tomorrow, namely Meta's stuff which is the latest I have. I will also be finishing the Joker vests.

Tonight is all about Roy, Myers and Joker though...I will be trying to finish up at least a few of them... didn't make my Halloween deadline, but I won't be much longer on the first run. :duff

Thanks for everything guys, hope you all have a great night!

[Gruff Old Bear]

Trick or Treat tonight, and more treats to come in the fullness of time...don't get too scared by the little 'uns who show up at your door tonight!

[goes to buy more candy]

:D

[MaulFan]

Tonight is all about Roy, Myers

Indeed, I'm going to have a little something for you later ;), wouldn't be Halloween at SSF if I didn't have some sort of imagery with your Michael :D

[uscmhicks]

a late happy halloween from me .
I just remembered I forgot to tell you Freddy and the Vasquez and Ripley heads are in the post. Posted them 3 days ago so they should be with you soon. :rock
Keep up the great work. :rock

BTW :

f you hear anything from Lonnie over at H2creative I would appreciate it if you could let me or all of us know. I'm dying to order an apone head :lol:rock.

[DarkArtist81]

Indeed, I'm going to have a little something for you later ;), wouldn't be Halloween at SSF if I didn't have some sort of imagery with your Michael :D

Ohh... Dude, I can't wait... Just watched H1 and H2 directly after so I am definitely in the spirit... :rock

[MaulFan]

Ohh... Dude, I can't wait... Just watched H1 and H2 directly after so I am definitely in the spirit... :rock

Almost done, it's classic H1 :rock

[jye4ever]

H1 and H2 kick ass, especially 1.

I'm a nut though and actually enjoy 3. Cocharan was a nasty old man, what he did to that poor little kid, making bugs and snakes come out of his eye socket and mouth...

[DarkArtist81]

Oh I LOVE H3...if it weren't so late I would watch that one again too. Badass movie..

And Sean...I can't wait!!! http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/mikemani-1.gif

[Sick Boy 82]

Hey Josh, WTF was up with H8??!! Something about Witches?? I saw some crazy ^^^^ where the TV was making horrible ^^^^ happen to people. Saw this kid having snakes and bug and horrible ^^^^ coming out og his mouth and just all sorts of craziness!!!!

[MaulFan]

First up, the ok image.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster3.jpg

[uscmhicks]

thats pretty bad ass. :rock
Just watched Halloween 2 then Salems lot.
H2 is great , I love movies that follow straight on from the first , seems perfect for Myers too. As soon as the blood ran from Michaels eyes at the end I immediatley thought of your figure josh. :rock Awesome work. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

AWESOME SHOT!! I love that... I can hear the little piano PING in my head, right when Michael hits the light.. BADASS! :rock

[jye4ever]

First up, the ok image.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster3.jpg

That's an awesome pic.

I'm 41 so I watched H1, 2 and 3 in the movie theater when first released.

H1 is my favorite horror movie of all time, it's the only Halloween movie that has the spectre of THE SHAPE and H2 is the only movie that captured "Michael Myers" right.

I refuse to watch 4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20 and the only thing I like about Zombie's version is indeed the mask although nothing could ever replace the mask from 1 but 2 is also awesome.

It makes me sad when I meet so many teens or early to mid twenties who tell me that H1 is very boring and that Hostel and Saw are better movies.

Ouch...

:(

[MaulFan]

It was the Boogie Man?

As a matter of fact...it was.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster4.jpg

[jye4ever]

It was the Boogie Man?

As a matter of fact...it was.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster4.jpg

Carpenter's Thun...Thun Thun...Thun....

immediately came to mind...

Excellent....

[uscmhicks]

It makes me sad when I meet so many teens or early to mid twenties who tell me that H1 is very boring and that Hostel and Saw are better movies.

Ouch...

:(

I will restore your faith !.
I am a teen and actually laughed at that comment.
Halloween rocks. :rock

It was the Boogie Man?

As a matter of fact...it was.

http://www.swmmedia.com/DA/MYERS/poster4.jpg

Holy crap how did I miss that image , Shaun , thats bad ass. :rock
Awesome work , awesome figure.:rock
The font and atmosphere is perfect for these images.

[jye4ever]

[QUOTE=uscmhicks;1248179]I will restore your faith !.
I am a teen and actually laughed at that comment.
Halloween rocks. :rock


LOL

Ok, faith restored.

Oh, and you also have good taste.

[MaulFan]

I'm only 25 and I'll take the original Halloween over anything modern.

[DarkArtist81]

YESS!!! :rock:rock:rock

The Theme springs to mind IMMEDIATELY upon seeing that image... really love that bit...PERFECT work Sean... :D

[uscmhicks]

yep ... when I go to the cinema to see a horror or watch one on dvd I already know nothing is going to take my favorite horrors.
The thing , The shining , Halloween , The Texas Chainsaw Massacre , Nightmare on Elm street to a certain extent and for me Friday 13th part 3.

When I watch a new horror I can like it or love it but it will never have the same effect on me as the movies mentioned and a few more did.
If you watch them enough and can have enough dedication and apreciation for them they will never leave you......

god I sound like a mega super nerd. :lol:lol

I will restore your faith !.
I am a teen and actually laughed at that comment.
Halloween rocks. :rock


LOL

Ok, faith restored.

Oh, and you also have good taste.

You should see my girlfriend. :lol:lol:lol

http://magicdragonfly2.blogster.com/xi/29593/p/450341/Image33.jpg

[Voorhees27]

Awesome pics Sean, very unique! Although I agree Halloween is the best horror film ever made the Shining still sits tied with #1 for me.

Carpenter / Kubrick = Great suspense!

[uscmhicks]

Carpenter / Kubrick = Great suspense!

Yep. you got that right. :rock
And thats what were missing today.
It broke my heart to see movies like avp and remakes of classic horrors taken on by no name directors who thought they could bring justice to classic charaters by throwing in some special effects. :rolleyes::monkey2:monkey2

[DarkArtist81]

I miss the days when Horror actually had suspense... Like Halloween, The Shining, Jaws, Alien... Not like that anymore.. everyone wants things to be fast loud and intense... that's not how fear works. It's a slow build.

If I am in costume and I JUMP out to scare some one, screaming.. I might get a cheap scream. But if I stand there and just stare, wait for them to laugh it off and try to shoo me away or get me to talk... just stand there and stare back, maybe move towards them slowly... Well, their barriers get broken down and they start to doubt themselves... Fear gets a grip on their brains and they might run or start trembling. THAT is how it's done...

Modern horror doesn't get that... it's really sad IMO...

[uscmhicks]

If I am in costume and I JUMP out to scare some one, screaming.. I might get a cheap scream. But if I stand there and just stare, wait for them to laugh it off and try to shoo me away or get me to talk... just stand there and stare back, maybe move towards them slowly... Well, their barriers get broken down and they start to doubt themselves... Fear gets a grip on their brains and they might run or start trembling. THAT is how it's done...



that was awesome.
You need to write a book or something. :google:D:monkey1

[DarkArtist81]

that was awesome.
You need to write a book or something. :google:D:monkey1

Thanks...:bow

I am actually writing a speech on Fear right now for this Monday's effective speaking class. My Wife recommended it, seeing how this is a favorite topic of conversation in my house.

I really wanted to be a filmmaker for many years of my life, it was always a dream of mine... I wanted to bring horror back, to bring fear and suspense back to the genre. Alas, I will never get my shot... But at least I can voice my opinion and hope it eventually reaches the ears of someone who can do something about it. :lecture

[The Craw]

I am actually writing a speech on Fear right now for this Monday's effective speaking class. My Wife recommended it, seeing how this is a favorite topic of conversation in my house.the wife scares you, huh? i hear ya.

[DarkArtist81]

the wife scares you, huh? i hear ya.

:lol I think I scare here more than anything, especially with how much I delve into my love of Halloween and horror... I talk her poor ear off..

[Voorhees27]

Thanks...:bow

I am actually writing a speech on Fear right now for this Monday's effective speaking class. My Wife recommended it, seeing how this is a favorite topic of conversation in my house.

I really wanted to be a filmmaker for many years of my life, it was always a dream of mine... I wanted to bring horror back, to bring fear and suspense back to the genre. Alas, I will never get my shot... But at least I can voice my opinion and hope it eventually reaches the ears of someone who can do something about it. :lecture

Theres nothing wrong with personal acheivment, i'm in the same boat, i've been working on finishing my screenplay, one that I started a decade ago! You want to talk about never getting a shot? :D

Nonetheless every great "horror" flick has the same thing in common..........Suspense! Hitchcock was the first to perfect it and the best thereafter followed his trend imo.

BTW Halloween is on AMC right now! :rock

[uscmhicks]

Thanks...:bow

I am actually writing a speech on Fear right now for this Monday's effective speaking class. My Wife recommended it, seeing how this is a favorite topic of conversation in my house.

I really wanted to be a filmmaker for many years of my life, it was always a dream of mine... I wanted to bring horror back, to bring fear and suspense back to the genre. Alas, I will never get my shot... But at least I can voice my opinion and hope it eventually reaches the ears of someone who can do something about it. :lecture

I will avenge you !. :banana:banana:rotfl
I am hoping to do something along the lines of film making too !. :D
I am in college and doing art this year , I have been hoping next year I will end up on a course heading towards film making or something along those lines. :D
Anyway , hope you speech goes well. Judging by the little piece you just wrote it will be awesome . Ecspecially since that came off of the top of your head !.. :horror:google

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I TOO have a screenplay I am dying to write... still in my head and scratching it's way out. It's a vampire tale, told through the experience of a unknowing victim who is turning into one of them... only he doesn't know it.

It's not an "Interview" style Vamp flick or "Twilight"... No... my vampires are terrifying and grotesque... as they should be. The story takes a lot from classic Vampire myths and the original tales that spawned them, so it's pretty freaky. I hope to finish it eventually...

[Jen]

Thanks guys! I TOO have a screenplay I am dying to write... still in my head and scratching it's way out. It's a vampire tale, told through the experience of a unknowing victim who is turning into one of them... only he doesn't know it.

It's not an "Interview" style Vamp flick or "Twilight"... No... my vampires are terrifying and grotesque... as they should be. The story takes a lot from classic Vampire myths and the original tales that spawned them, so it's pretty freaky. I hope to finish it eventually...

I hope you do to!! :rock The premise sounds like something I could really sink my teeth into. :D Bad joke, I know. :lol But I'm VERY intrigued -hope one day you get it done and let us read it. :)

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Jen! It's happening, I have a working outline with basic plot points laid out... I have images and how I want the vamps to look, very Nosferatu in styling but even more horrific. And the transformation....think of it as like the Fly remake...but for becoming a Vamp. Should be a fun story and a fun read!

You can bet it will be available here as well... :rock

[Jen]

Thanks Jen! It's happening, I have a working outline with basic plot points laid out... I have images and how I want the vamps to look, very Nosferatu in styling but even more horrific. And the transformation....think of it as like the Fly remake...but for becoming a Vamp. Should be a fun story and a fun read!

You can bet it will be available here as well... :rock

:rock :rock :rock Looking foward to it!!!

[uscmhicks]

I'm there. :rock
Sounds awesome. :rock

[UTtoyfan]

I miss the days when Horror actually had suspense... Like Halloween, The Shining, Jaws, Alien... Not like that anymore.. everyone wants things to be fast loud and intense... that's not how fear works. It's a slow build.

If I am in costume and I JUMP out to scare some one, screaming.. I might get a cheap scream. But if I stand there and just stare, wait for them to laugh it off and try to shoo me away or get me to talk... just stand there and stare back, maybe move towards them slowly... Well, their barriers get broken down and they start to doubt themselves... Fear gets a grip on their brains and they might run or start trembling. THAT is how it's done...

Modern horror doesn't get that... it's really sad IMO...

I could not agree with you guys more. Those are all my favorite movies up there Josh! :mwaha
Watched Halloween last night and had a blast!
Oh, and Jaws and Alien need to come to Blu-ray soon cause those I would re-buy in a fast paced spine tingling heart beat :naughty

[jye4ever]

Well, i'm the complete opposite...

I was one of the makers of 1988's Cannibal Campout and even played the big doofy lumbering cannibal with the helmet (aren't they always). The movie was released and it can be purchased right on amazon (No, I get no royalties).

Well, that career never went anywhere for many many reason (aren't there always).

Here we are in 2008 and I'm in a completely different career.

Life's paths sure play tricks or treats although having a family and my new career are treats.

[MaulFan]

I miss the days when Horror actually had suspense... Like Halloween, The Shining, Jaws, Alien... Not like that anymore.. everyone wants things to be fast loud and intense... that's not how fear works. It's a slow build.

After watching the Laurie Strode trilogy last night (H1, H2, H20, which is a nice trio story if you take away the kill family at 17 concept in H20), I went to sleep watching RZ Halloween and it surprises me how Rob actually managed to use come classic suspense in his film once Laurie's in the Myers house. There's one part when she first wakes up there and stabs Michael and runs and they had a perfect mix of music and her emotional reaction as she's trying to get away and Michael's just passed out on the floor. Nothing's happening but it builds you up to feel like "oh man, what's going to happen" and that's the best part of horror, when you're given that time period to know something's going to happen and, especially once you've seen several horror films, your mind starts to come up with horrible ideas of what's going to happen you get more scared that you're going to see it happen and it just keeps building up in your mind until blam you get the strike moment, which if done right is very abrupt and just needs to be a quick, 2 second action, just enough to make you jump after your brain's been coming up with ideas for a minute or two. You don't need to see someone get diced up, just made to expect it's coming over a period of time until you're totally freaked out and then a quick image that makes the implication it happens.

[metaphorge]

Thanks Jen! It's happening, I have a working outline with basic plot points laid out... I have images and how I want the vamps to look, very Nosferatu in styling but even more horrific. And the transformation....think of it as like the Fly remake...but for becoming a Vamp. Should be a fun story and a fun read!

You can bet it will be available here as well... :rock
That sounds great! You should accompany it with a custom of a character or two....

[Voorhees27]

After watching the Laurie Strode trilogy last night (H1, H2, H20, which is a nice trio story if you take away the kill family at 17 concept in H20), I went to sleep watching RZ Halloween and it surprises me how Rob actually managed to use come classic suspense in his film once Laurie's in the Myers house. There's one part when she first wakes up there and stabs Michael and runs and they had a perfect mix of music and her emotional reaction as she's trying to get away and Michael's just passed out on the floor. Nothing's happening but it builds you up to feel like "oh man, what's going to happen" and that's the best part of horror, when you're given that time period to know something's going to happen and, especially once you've seen several horror films, your mind starts to come up with horrible ideas of what's going to happen you get more scared that you're going to see it happen and it just keeps building up in your mind until blam you get the strike moment, which if done right is very abrupt and just needs to be a quick, 2 second action, just enough to make you jump after your brain's been coming up with ideas for a minute or two. You don't need to see someone get diced up, just made to expect it's coming over a period of time until you're totally freaked out and then a quick image that makes the implication it happens.

You know its funny with me, I can never make up my mind on this movie, it IS actually a real good movie but just lacks suspense. I watched it today and again it is a really good movie. It just doesn't touch Carpenters, thats all.

[MaulFan]

You know its funny with me, I can never make up my mind on this movie, it IS actually a real good movie but just lacks suspense. I watched it today and again it is a really good movie. It just doesn't touch Carpenters, thats all.

Absolutely it's not close to Carpenter's. The funny thing is, Rob hits on the classic horror stuff in the last 20 minutes or so, but the first hour is a muted version of modern horror, harsh violece, blatant attacks. If it were a sequel instead of a remake, I'd probably like it even more. I still think it's the 3rd best entry in the Halloween series, but knowing it's remake, I still partly judge it against the first instead of as an independent film.

[eighthsamurai]

hey DA, hate to keep asking this, but are my heads close to the brush yet? i know you have quite a few projects on the boil at the moment (great projects!) but just wondering if you had an ETA? i remember in jan, you told me that it might be about a 2 week turnover :lol the delay doesn't bother me at all - i know you've had a tough year and a busy one too. and i'm glad you've had a year full of so many amazing custom projects (to think you produced all that in 10 months - you're a one-man plastic factory). i'm just after a quick update.

[Blake]

I miss the days when Horror actually had suspense... Like Halloween, The Shining, Jaws, Alien... Not like that anymore.. everyone wants things to be fast loud and intense... that's not how fear works. It's a slow build.

If I am in costume and I JUMP out to scare some one, screaming.. I might get a cheap scream. But if I stand there and just stare, wait for them to laugh it off and try to shoo me away or get me to talk... just stand there and stare back, maybe move towards them slowly... Well, their barriers get broken down and they start to doubt themselves... Fear gets a grip on their brains and they might run or start trembling. THAT is how it's done...

Modern horror doesn't get that... it's really sad IMO...

There are a few out there, just not too many. I would say Session 9, Blair Witch, and most recently, The Strangers. By and large, I agree with you though.

[jye4ever]

The Strangers just scared the crap out of me, my wife and my Hulk PF. That's how scary it was.

[Voorhees27]

The Strangers just scared the crap out of me, my wife and my Hulk PF. That's how scary it was.

Really that scary? I haven't seen it yet, what would you compare it to?

[jye4ever]

Really that scary? I haven't seen it yet, what would you compare it to?

Excellent question.

First, my favorite horror movies:

Halloween 1, Exorcist, Black Christmas (original), The Ring, Jeepers Creepers 1, Friday the 13th 1, Blair Witch 1, The Howling, American Werewolf in London, The Thing (Carpenters), The Others and Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1. There are others, just a sampling.

Gore DOES NOT scare me therefore Hostel and Saw DO NOT scare me. Michael Myers, Jason, Freddy and Pinhead DO NOT scare me. I laugh at these dumb characters. Yes gore is required in certain circumstances and is used in The Strangers to keep the move grounded in reality as it should be.

H1 is a classic because it's THE SHAPE in that movie and not Michael Myers. F13 only has Jason at the very end in a very effective scene that was scary the first time and still makes me jump when he comes out of the water. Too think that at one point a F13 movie was actually scary, remember Marcie in the bathroom in part 1, and not garbage like 2 thru parts 1000.

That being said, i'm not saying that all the movies on my top list are all scary, some are not and some are but all are classics for me for one reason or another.

The Strangers goes back to the 70's to get its influence and it's an almagation of Halloween 1 (70's), Texas Chainsaw Massacre (70's), Charles Manson Helter Skelter story (69-70's) and Black Christmas (70's), elements were taken from all of these and combined to make an effective scary movie.

As we all know, sounds in the dark, real life situations, violation of one's private life and home will always be scarier than gore and silly Freddy Krueger being shown 100 x on the screen cackling away.

I now regret not seeing this movie in the theater with a crowd although it's just as effective in your house in the dark especially with a sorround sound.

Heck, this movie would be scary during the day with no surround sound, that's how scary it is.

I'm happy that I went into it not knowing anything about it. Now, i'm not saying that I wasn't frustrated with some of the decisions that the characters made in The Strangers but regardless, still very effective.

I hear that The Orphange is also scary, I have to get that one.

Please, do yourself a favor. Rent it. You won't regret it.

Then please let me know what you thought.

:)

[Voorhees27]

So the Strangers relives the 70's style horror? Thats all I needed to hear, I will be renting this thing tommorrow for sure! Thanks for the input, much appreciated!

[Blake]

Black Christmas (original),

:)

It makes me so happy whenever I see people who love this movie. I agree that this was one of the scariest movies I have ever seen, and may have the scariest single shot of all time. Once you see it, you will know the one.

Black Christmas is a criminally unseen movie by many. Do yourself a favor and pick this gem up!!

[Voorhees27]

Well if imdb can give it a 7.3/10 and Halloween an 8 then I will be renting this one a.s.a.p. So The Strangers and Black Christmas it is!

Thanks guys!

[jye4ever]

Well if imdb can give it a 7.3/10 and Halloween an 8 then I will be renting this one a.s.a.p. So The Strangers and Black Christmas it is!

Thanks guys!

wait until you see who directed BC. Its got great atmosphere

[YoNoSe]

I don't know if I loved The Strangers as much as some here, but i did like it a lot and it's totally worth a rental.
One thing that I really liked - at no point do you leave the POV of the victims. No cuts to anyone lurking outside, no killer's POV watching the poor schmucks running away. You are trapped with these people and it works.

[jye4ever]

I don't know if I loved The Strangers as much as some here, but i did like it a lot and it's totally worth a rental.
One thing that I really liked - at no point do you leave the POV of the victims. No cuts to anyone lurking outside, no killer's POV watching the poor schmucks running away. You are trapped with these people and it works.

Agree 100%

[DarkKnight2k4]

KEep a good man up :)

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! More work to be posted soon, just been busy these past few days with another Speech.. :lol

[galactiboy]

Can't wait to see you unleash hell Josh :devil :devil :devil

[IrishJedi]

Thanks man! More work to be posted soon, just been busy these past few days with another Speech.. :lol

Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana

[BlindVoyeur]

PM Sent :D

[LOTRFan]

Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana

Oh yes, and the other more "serious" comic figure --- can't wait to add some 1/6 to my life.

:rock :rock After seeing these both in person, I can appreciate and understand Josh's "takes time" comments.

[DarkKnight2k4]

Thanks man! More work to be posted soon, just been busy these past few days with another Speech.. :lol

Hey need to do it. It's worth it... just as your work is worth the wait.

:banana

[Gruff Old Bear]

Why doncha post your Speech assignment practices on YouTube, Josh? We could give you pointers, critiques....

:rolleyes:

[DarkKnight2k4]

Why doncha post your Speech assignment practices on YouTube, Josh? We could give you pointers, critiques....

:rolleyes:

Don't you believe it !!!!

[jye4ever]

Josh, my Wolverine head arrived today. All I can to you is THANK YOU for giving me back what I had lost. Excellent work you did on him!

Here is a before picture and 2 after pictures. I did these really quick, I couldn't wait to show you. I'll do close ups on Friday.

http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=105&pictureid=1128
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=105&pictureid=1173
http://www.sideshowcollectors.com/forums/picture.php?albumid=105&pictureid=1175

[DarkKnight2k4]

Man that wolvie is awesome !!!!!!!

[Les Walker]

Josh rocks! News at 11! :rock

[jye4ever]

Man that wolvie is awesome !!!!!!!

Thank you..

I owe it all to Josh for bringing his head back to life for me.

Too bad I did crappy pictures, when my Thing PF arrives I will blow out some cool pics for everyone to enjoy Josh's handy work on my Wolvey and also my collection.

[UTtoyfan]

Josh rocks! News at 11! :rock

No doubt about it! Glad to see you again too Les. We miss ya!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! Glad it arrived safe and sound! Looks nice on the body too, thank goodness it was easy to fix. :rock

And good to see you Les, been far too long bro. :duff

[DarkKnight2k4]

Hey Josh,let me know when it's safe to PM you. I want to play catch up.

[DarkArtist81]

Anytime! My box got full early this week but it is open again!

Big news for all you guys, I will have pics to show tonight. Finally getting close to a HUGE amount of different finished things. So Stuff is coming, in BULK. :rock

[barryo]

Anytime! My box got full early this week but it is open again!

Big news for all you guys, I will have pics to show tonight. Finally getting close to a HUGE amount of different finished things. So Stuff is coming, in BULK. :rock

BRING IT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!................:chew

[UTtoyfan]

Anytime! My box got full early this week but it is open again!

Big news for all you guys, I will have pics to show tonight. Finally getting close to a HUGE amount of different finished things. So Stuff is coming, in BULK. :rock

:banana:banana:joy:joy:bounce:rock2

[IrishJedi]

Anytime! My box got full early this week but it is open again!

Big news for all you guys, I will have pics to show tonight. Finally getting close to a HUGE amount of different finished things. So Stuff is coming, in BULK. :rock

Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana Rorschach! :banana

[DarkArtist81]

Here are the clothed, dyed, and some are weathered....Myers.. As well as the completed heads sans hair. These will be built up within the next few days at the LONGEST.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5121.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5122.jpg

I'm hammering home a few commissions as well, some stuff to show there soon. And lastly... Bwayne's Rorschach!!

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5123.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5124.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5125.jpg

[IrishJedi]

:google :horror :google

Damn, bro... Rorschach is even more bad ass than expected! That one's Bwaynes, huh? So I'm next!!! :rock :rock :rock :rock As you know, I'd like mine nice 'n weathered with old, dried blood stain, please. :D

And I love the blot design on the mask. Damn, I might want that design instead of the one we discussed before. Is that from a particular panel in the book? "Hrmmm...." Designs, designs....

The Myers figs are looking equally awesome, as usual. You are becoming a machine with those! :duff

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man! That blot is the other one you showed me, the FIRST appearance of Rorschach in the story. Which I thought would be neat to have be the first one I did. I now have 3 that are being made at the same time next up... which will be fun. :rock

Joker vests just got finished, am dying the jackets right now and working on the heads too. Myers and Roys are being completed en masse as well... which is easier for me.

It will be nice to have somewhat of a clean slate though, soon... at least for projects. And I can hammer out the rest of my headpaints and take more full figure orders.

Ash prototype should be done this weekend as well. :duff

[King Darkness]

Rorschach looks amazing Josh!! Straight out of the comic :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock

[The Craw]

damn. that Rorschach is a work of art. i know nothing of the watchmen or id probably be all over that. it's a great character design and your's captures it perfectly.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! I'm also desperately trying to finish a LOONG overdue commission for a Hicks armor conversion and Hudson armor work... Here is a look at the almost completed Hicks armor, which was originally a Hudson. Still needs a lot of work, but it's almost there.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5129.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5128.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5130.jpg

[IrishJedi]

Oh, Josh... just so you know.... don't be surprised if my Rorschach figure winds up on WatchmenComicMovie.com and the official Watchmen Facebook page (with full credit to YOU, of course). ;) :duff

[DarkArtist81]

Oh, Josh... just so you know.... don't be surprised if my Rorschach figure winds up on WatchmenComicMovie.com and the official Watchmen Facebook page (with full credit to YOU, of course). ;) :duff

Dude, that is awesome! I can't wait for you to have him, it should be one of those holy ^^^^ moments... :lol

:rock:rock:rock

[IrishJedi]

Dude, that is awesome! I can't wait for you to have him, it should be one of those holy ^^^^ moments... :lol

:rock:rock:rock

I can't wait, either! In fact, I will be spending some of my free time this weekend working on a special photo backdrop just for him. :cool: :rock

[LOTRFan]

After Jedi .............

:date







:confused::monkey5:wave

[Voorhees27]

Great work Josh, its always a treat to check into this thread! :banana

[Snake Sucker]

Damn, I must have missed that Rorschach! Looks great Josh!

[barryo]

awesome work as always josh...........that Rorschach is badass.....:google

[MaulFan]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5123.jpg

Josh, you should pick up one of these trenchcoats for yourself to make a Loomis :rock

[King Darkness]

Josh, you should pick up one of these trenchcoats for yourself to make a Loomis :rock

WHAT!?!?!?

Is there a Josh made Loomis in the works?

Did I miss something?????

[MaulFan]

WHAT!?!?!?

Is there a Josh made Loomis in the works?

Did I miss something?????

No, I just know Josh and I agree on Loomis' importance to Halloween and I know his horror collection would look great with a Loomis in it and when I saw the trenchcoat, color and style looked good, I figured if it hadn't crossed his mind, I'd point out it'd be good for a Loomis figure so he could hold onto one or pick one up for that purpose, not sure how hard to come by those trenchcoats are.

[King Darkness]

Josh needs to make a Loomis. At least one, for me:)

[sixtus_56]

Josh that Rorschach is just beutiful caint wait for mine...:rock:rock:rock

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! And Sean... Great minds think alike brother... That trench is PERFECT for Loomis. I'm on the lookout for a head that can be modified to work. I want a Loomis of my own so very bad.

Myers is so lonely without him.

Sean, you have to check this link out. Download the Sam story, it's seriously the BEST fan story I have ever read. It's about the death of Loomis. :monkey2

http://www.halloweencomics.com/titles/sam.htm

[MaulFan]

Thanks for the heads up Josh :rock

[DarkArtist81]

No problem! I read it and immediately thought that you had to see it. It's a fantastic story, really goes deep into what makes Myers tick.

And if anyone sees a head that they think could be a Loomis with a little work, please let me know. I'm almost tempted to have it commissioned or something.

[King Darkness]

downloaded :rock

[MaulFan]

And if anyone sees a head that they think could be a Loomis with a little work, please let me know. I'm almost tempted to have it commissioned or something.

Did you not like Sovereign's Loomis head?

[Rogue Trooper]

Great Rorschach, first appearance ink face is really cool.

I kinda forgot that im getting a Myers off you, hows that going?

[Ironman1188]

No problem! I read it and immediately thought that you had to see it. It's a fantastic story, really goes deep into what makes Myers tick.

And if anyone sees a head that they think could be a Loomis with a little work, please let me know. I'm almost tempted to have it commissioned or something.

Josh, try this one:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1-6-SOLDIER-STORY-US-SF-ODA-HEAD-SCULPT_W0QQitemZ200270937143QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_ DefaultDomain_0?hash=item200270937143&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1234%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[DarkArtist81]

Did you not like Sovereign's Loomis head?

I like it, but the likeness is a bit off in my mind. I think maybe it is the nose or something...

But I also think it's just that I want my own version as well.

And thanks for the link Steve! I am looking at this one and another... might just get them both, modify them both and see if either of them screams Loomis to me.

[Ironman1188]

I like it, but the likeness is a bit off in my mind. I think maybe it is the nose or something...

But I also think it's just that I want my own version as well.

And thanks for the link Steve! I am looking at this one and another... might just get them both, modify them both and see if either of them screams Loomis to me.

Anything to help get dem figgers done!! :duh

[MaulFan]

I like it, but the likeness is a bit off in my mind. I think maybe it is the nose or something...

But I also think it's just that I want my own version as well.

It would be more fitting that way, Michael's your own, Loomis should be your own too.

[DarkArtist81]

Anything to help get dem figgers done!! :duh

:lol Thanks man. I should have your box o goodies done here soon, with a few cool additions as a way of saying thank you for being so kind and patient. At least Harry P is done now.. :rock

[DarkArtist81]

It would be more fitting that way, Michael's your own, Loomis should be your own too.

I think so too! I love Shawn's work, but his style is very apparent in his figures... so is mine. So I think with my own Myers, I should have my own Loomis. I probably won't be able to offer many or anything, but I am looking into a way of doing it.

Right now I am getting the coats from Eddie Rickerbacker... so once that well dries up... I will have to have them made or something.

[MaulFan]

I wouldn't worry about making a production run, but your collection deserves the classic relationship represented.

[DarkArtist81]

I wouldn't worry about making a production run, but your collection deserves the classic relationship represented.

Definitely! Loomis IS Halloween to me, once he left... so did a lot of the magic. He deserves to be made and in my collection, no matter how long it takes.

[MaulFan]

Ya, and he was a saving Grace of Rob's Halloween, McDowell gave just as engaging a performance as Pleasance. Acted right, and Loomis is such an entertaining character.

[Ironman1188]

:lol Thanks man. I should have your box o goodies done here soon, with a few cool additions as a way of saying thank you for being so kind and patient. At least Harry P is done now.. :rock

Thats great, dude. No pressure intended. I just love seeing all this creativity. And wish I had some of that talent. :rolleyes:

[DarkArtist81]

Thats great, dude. No pressure intended. I just love seeing all this creativity. And wish I had some of that talent. :rolleyes:

:lol I know how you feel... And no pressure taken, just been wanting to give you an update.. especially with all of the tough times you have faced recently.

[Voorhees27]

http://img02.picoodle.com/img/img02/3/11/8/f_untitledm_a30ff21.png (http://www.picoodle.com/view.php?img=/3/11/8/f_untitledm_a30ff21.png&srv=img02)

[Ironman1188]

:lol I know how you feel... And no pressure taken, just been wanting to give you an update.. especially with all of the tough times you have faced recently.

My sincerest thanks Josh.

[bwayne]

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5123.jpg



That looks fantastic! Can't wait until I have this to display.

[IrishJedi]

Hey Josh, heads-up (literally).... Dexter Morgan is now officially in the mail and on his way to you for painting perfection. :rock :rock :rock

:duff

[uscmhicks]

Josh , please let me know on this thread when Freddy and the Aliens Ripley and Vasquez heads show up. I sent off some stuff last week ( I think on the same day ) and its come back to me ?. :confused::monkey1

Anyway , keep up the great work . :rock

[DarkArtist81]

Josh , please let me know on this thread when Freddy and the Aliens Ripley and Vasquez heads show up. I sent off some stuff last week ( I think on the same day ) and its come back to me ?. :confused::monkey1

Anyway , keep up the great work . :rock

Hey man! I was just about to message you... Got it today! Love that Freddy bro, and will be started on the heads soon. :rock

[uscmhicks]

nice , good to know. :rock Thanks.
Lets just hope my ebay stuff doesn't come back to me. :lol
Awesome , I sell stuff , post it then recieve it again ! :rock:lol

[QuiGonFishing]

Hey Josh!

Any chance I might see my ANH Han by Christmas..?

Thanks!
-QGF

[LOTRFan]

Hey Josh, I am not sure exactly where in the Rorshach queue I am, but I would love the face/mask to be exactly as you have posted in the thread.

:rock :wave :rock

[uscmhicks]

Josh if you make a Loomis I wouldn't be able to resist , just noticed the talk about it.
:rock:rock

[chapuchi]

Can't believe I missed that Rorschach update! Looks great so far, can't wait for mine :chew

Hey Josh, I am not sure exactly where in the Rorshach queue I am, but I would love the face/mask to be exactly as you have posted in the thread.

:rock :wave :rock

Hmm, it maybe just my memory, but I remember Josh telling me that since its only a small 'production run' he is making each figure have a different face

[DarkArtist81]

Hey Josh!

Any chance I might see my ANH Han by Christmas..?

Thanks!
-QGF

Yes indeed you will! I am on track right now to finish these large commissions, finish a whole mess of heads that I am working on at the same time... (despite lack of pics, I do work on many things at once). So during this month of November expect a LOT of movement on my front. Myers is finally on the home stretch, as is Roy. Joker is getting there as well... I'm hammering out some long overdue head paints that have been here for a long time (again, sorry to those who have waited 6 months plus...I have not forgotten you all).

And Matt, I can certainly give it that blot if you like. I was going to keep them all unique, but I don't mind bending the rules. They are, afterall, you guys figures. :rock

[King Darkness]

Awesome news Josh, hope my heads are in there somewhere :rock

[LOTRFan]

And Matt, I can certainly give it that blot if you like. I was going to keep them all unique, but I don't mind bending the rules. They are, afterall, you guys figures. :rock

I certainly don't want to stiffle your creativity; you do what you think is best. :cool:

[DarkArtist81]

I certainly don't want to stiffle your creativity; you do what you think is best. :cool:

Oh don't worry... It doesn't in any way do that. :lol

The blot on his was the first scene in the comic, Rorschach's first appearance. I don't mind doing another one like that at all... and no matter what I do it will be different in it's own way. :rock

[LOTRFan]

:rock :rock :rock

[DarkArtist81]

I took a break off of my commissions tonight to spend time with the Wife, but when she passed out a few hours ago... I decided to spend my free couple of hours on the Evil Dead 2 Ash prototype. Well, it's finished at last. Check it out guys. And don't worry... tomorrow I have a lot more stuff to show you guys from my long lineup of commissions.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5140.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5139.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5138.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5137.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5135.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5133.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5132.jpg

[uscmhicks]

thats awesome. :rock:rock
The only thing that ever bothers me with no arm sleeves ( sigh.. sarah connor ) is the arms showing with all the joints !. :lol Maybe one of Shauns arms ?.
Awesome work either way ! :rock Keep it up ! :rock2

[DarkArtist81]

thats awesome. :rock:rock
The only thing that ever bothers me with no arm sleeves ( sigh.. sarah connor ) is the arms showing with all the joints !. :lol Maybe one of Shauns arms ?.
Awesome work either way ! :rock Keep it up ! :rock2

You read my mind bro... I actually DO plan on buying a whole mess of arm sleeves from him specifically for this project. They will help out a LOT.

[King Darkness]

LOVE Ash Josh!!! Weathering, as always, is phenomenal!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks Chase! I LOVED doing this one, I could have honestly gone even filthier... :lol

[BlindVoyeur]

Awesome Man :dance

[uscmhicks]

You read my mind bro... I actually DO plan on buying a whole mess of arm sleeves from him specifically for this project. They will help out a LOT.

:rock:rock:rock:rock
Awesome , can't wait to see how he looks with them on. :D

[Mesa]

I took a break off of my commissions tonight to spend time with the Wife, but when she passed out a few hours ago... I decided to spend my free couple of hours on the Evil Dead 2 Ash prototype. Well, it's finished at last. Check it out guys. And don't worry... tomorrow I have a lot more stuff to show you guys from my long lineup of commissions.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5140.jpg

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5139.jpg
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k203/DarkArtist81/Customs2/DSCN5132.jpg

Is it just me or does the head look a little out of scale (too large for this body)?
:lecture:lecture:lecture


Otherwise, looks fantastic.

[Reinhardt]

phenomenal Ash bro!!! Repaint and weathering are top notch! Blood stains are awesome. The head does look a bit too big though - I wonder if another body would help with the scale. Maybe the arm sleeves will help with that.

But that weathering... unreal!!!!!!!

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks guys! Yeah, he does have that classic Sideshow noggin. HT body may help, but I am not sure how much. The only problem there is the fact that I can't afford to buy a HT body for each Ash I do.... what with the $35-40 tag on one WITHOUT feet or a neck attachment. That would run my commission cost from $160 to $200....which is insane.

They need better bodies on the market for cheap. Dragon needs to make some big boys or something. :lol

I think the arm sleeves will give him some bulk. Dragon bodies have notorious skinny arms.

[bwayne]

That looks awesome.

[JustinLuck]

Thanks guys! Yeah, he does have that classic Sideshow noggin. HT body may help, but I am not sure how much. The only problem there is the fact that I can't afford to buy a HT body for each Ash I do.... what with the $35-40 tag on one WITHOUT feet or a neck attachment. That would run my commission cost from $160 to $200....which is insane.

They need better bodies on the market for cheap. Dragon needs to make some big boys or something. :lol

I think the arm sleeves will give him some bulk. Dragon bodies have notorious skinny arms.

It is pretty annoying that Hot Toys only releases their packaged True Types in limited runs. Sideshow and Hot Toys need to realize how much easy money they would make selling their new body types as accessory items on a continual basis. Same goes for the She-predator body!

[DarkArtist81]

That looks awesome.

I making one for you right along with it! And that original head is going to be on your figure! Least I can do for all the help you gave in this project. :rock

[DarkKnight2k4]

Anytime! My box got full early this week but it is open again!

Big news for all you guys, I will have pics to show tonight. Finally getting close to a HUGE amount of different finished things. So Stuff is coming, in BULK. :rock

PM incoming.

Yes indeed you will! I am on track right now to finish these large commissions, finish a whole mess of heads that I am working on at the same time... (despite lack of pics, I do work on many things at once). So during this month of November expect a LOT of movement on my front. Myers is finally on the home stretch, as is Roy. Joker is getting there as well... I'm hammering out some long overdue head paints that have been here for a long time (again, sorry to those who have waited 6 months plus...I have not forgotten you all).


*cough Cough* 12 Months :angelsmil

*Cough*

[Gruff Old Bear]

:cool: Kewl, Josh. And btw, that Rorschach is amazing.

12 months? Whoo.

[DarkArtist81]

Thanks man... Yeah, I have about 3 commissions that are nearing or passed that century mark... and it is killing me. But 2 of them are nearing completion right now in fact. But that leaves the 6 month guys that need to be caught up on. It's insane how fast time catches up with you.... I've never had the days melt away before I started painting, seems to get harder and harder to keep up. :lol

Tonight there will be more pics, many more. I hope to get a good bit done, long overdue things. :duff

[King Darkness]

Hurry up Josh, damn it!!!! :tap :tap :tap

My headless figures are making the Kurgan hungry for more heads. I am afraid any day now I will wake up and my entire collection will be headless :lol :lol :lol

[MaulFan]

My headless figures are making the Kurgan hungry for more heads. I am afraid any day now I will wake up and my entire collection will be headless :lol :lol :lol

In the end, there can be only one.