Surveying interest: BTTF Marty's Nikes

[dchung]

Hey guys,
I found my old molds for Marty's Nikes...
www.custom-figures.com/backtothefuture.html

I made these five years ago, and I don't know if they hold up to today's standards... the sculpting is a bit rough, and HT has really raised the bar.

Still... I thought I'd ask to see who all would be interested in a pair of Marty's shoes. I slush-cast in urethane, then "sew" the laces in, and then paint and weather with acrylics to finish them. With a lot of handling, the paint could peel off... but I'm not aware of anything more durable on urethane... Suggestions/tips welcome...

As I'm new to this board, I'm also curious as to what a fair price for them would be... Let me know if you're interested, and what you think I should sell them for... I've got a lot on my plate lately, but just thought I'd check to see if it'd be worthwhile to do up some sets...

Thanks,
Dan

Here's a list of interest (no obligation) so far... (I've included some other items mentioned, to see if I can get my friend to do some of them... not sure if she will...)

shoes:


1. elvis1976
2. indiana fett
3. marfmaster
4. 2000man
5. indiana
6. mr. fusion
7. kinggrayskull
8. star puffs
9. microjow
10. koupon

watch:

1. deckard
2. microjow
3. indiana fett
4. kgrhoad
5. kgrhoad
6. kgrhoad
7. ebayarea
8. koupon

jacket:

1. ebayarea
2. marfmaster
3. deckard
4. koupon

vest:

1. indiana fett
2. koupon

suspenders:

1. indiana fett
2. marfmaster
3. koupon

walkman/headphones:

1. indiana fett
2. koupon

 

[elvis1976]

I'm interested in a pair!

 

[tbay]

I'd be in for a jacket if you ever do one, that figure you did is so awesome. Your site is the reason I even started collecting 1/6 figures because I was so impressed by what you did, I'm a huge fan!

 

[Indiana Fett]

Definitely interested in the shoes! I'd be interested in some more bits if you decide to do them too (vest, suspenders, walkman/headphones...)

 

[MarfMaster]

I'm in for a pair of shoes! I would also be in for a denim jacket/suspenders if you decided to do a run of them

 

[dchung]

What's fair market price these days for custom shoes around here?

 

[2000man]

I'd be in for shoes. As for price, no clue.

 

[Indiana]

I definitely am in for a pair. For the price, I don't know of anyone else selling custom shoes. The best I can think of are the ones sold on eBay for 10 dollars. I'd say 20 or so unpainted for yours, but of course, it is all up to you.

 

[Mr. Fusion]

What's fair market price these days for custom shoes around here?

I would say at least $20 or $25 depending on how many you are planning on selling. Indiana and I are definitely down for a pair, regardless of the price.

 

[KingGrayskull]

Im interested aswell. As for a price, I believe 20 all in is a fair one. I wouldnt be willing to pay more for a 1/6 shoe than I pay for a 1/1.

 

[Star Puffs]

I would be interested in a pair, $20 would be the most I would want to pay.

 

[MarfMaster]

Any chance of you offering the digital calculator watch?

 

[dchung]

Any chance of you offering the digital calculator watch?

I got the watch maybe six years ago from Nan and Tung at Echobase. Doubt they'll have any more... I have no idea which figure this watch originally came from. Probably Dragon, as they were bigger than any other company back then...

I could mold it, I suppose and cast dupes, if no one has a problem with that...? Don't know if that's crossing a line, as I did not sculpt them...

Dan

 

[MarfMaster]

That would be awesome! I don't think people would have a problem, if it were a headsculpt that would be one thing, but if it's just a dragon watch I wouldn't think so.

I got the watch maybe six years ago from Nan and Tung at Echobase. Doubt they'll have any more... I have no idea which figure this watch originally came from. Probably Dragon, as they were bigger than any other company back then...

I could mold it, I suppose and cast dupes, if no one has a problem with that...? Don't know if that's crossing a line, as I did not sculpt them...

Dan

 

[Mr. Fusion]

If memory serves, the watch is from a BBI Police figure. I have the same watch on my Marty.

 

[MarfMaster]

If memory serves, the watch is from a BBI Police figure. I have the same watch on my Marty.

Hmmm, thanks for the info. I've been searching ebay pretty much everyday for all 1/6 watches and haven't had any luck

 

[dchung]

Will be out of town for the next week and a half, but when I get back, i should have some time to whip up some watches and shoes...

How many are in need of the watch?

 

[Deckard]

I'm in for a watch. Would love if you could replicate that jacket.

 

[MarfMaster]

How many are in need of the watch?

An incredibly cool boardie is hooking me up with a BBI watch so I'm all set there, still interested to see how the shoes turn out though!

 

[MicroJow]

<--- In for a watch and shoes!