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olivertwist![]() Special user Nashua, NH 578 Posts ![]() |
It has been interesting to follow this thread because I have owned a Poyner Bobby but currently use a Tim Cowles figure. The Bobby I had was a great character, but he was heavy and the controls didn't feel quite right for me. My Cowles figure has excellent controls, and is light enough to manipulate for a show, but is not as endearing a character as Kem's Bobbie. I give a lot of credit to Kem for his skill at character creation. That is a separate skill from creating the mechanics of a figure. Wanlu, it looks like you found a way to have both.
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Wanlu![]() Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts ![]() |
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On 2012-02-25 18:07, olivertwist wrote: Yup... but quite an expensive way because I had to pay Kem for the rights and the sample cast and of course Tim to make the figure... but it was worth every centavo ![]()
"The Old Path"
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Wanlu![]() Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts ![]() |
I have asked Tim Cowles to make a new character for me... just waiting for the final design and quote.
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"The Old Path"
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MagicalArtist![]() Veteran user Hobart, Indiana 373 Posts ![]() |
I've owned a figure by the late Howie Olson, son of The Great Chesterfield, since 1978. Never gave me a lick of trouble (except for a bit of sass)! Olson once wrote that the typical hand-molded figure takes 40 hours to complete and a carved figure takes three times that long! It really is a labor of love.
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Wanlu![]() Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts ![]() |
My new Selberg Rupert will be ready in 3-4 weeks as promised by Tim
![]() It was originally planned last year to be a bum Rupert but due to lack of funds, it will just be a regular Rupert. ![]() This is why I am selling my Bum Payes figure for a really reasonable price... PM me if you are interested. ![]()
"The Old Path"
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Wanlu![]() Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts ![]() |
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On 2011-10-03 01:36, Dickens & Dave wrote: I was also planning to sell this Cowles figure but realized this one is for keeps... ![]()
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Dickens & Dave![]() Inner circle North Central Florida 1813 Posts ![]() |
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On 2012-04-23 21:32, MagicalArtist wrote: Yes it is often a matter of being a labor of love. A couple figuremakers I've talked to in the past said if you figure the time with what they sell for, often they were making less than minimum wage. It's definitely not a living for most, especially these days with the cost of living and the market not being the greatest for figures, especially what used to be high dollar ones. I've made a number of vent novelties over the years and sold them, I don't even want to think about the time invested compared to what they sold for, but then I do it just because I enjoy making stuff and enjoy having the stuff I made "out there" to live on past me.
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Here is a peek at a new character I am having custom made
Can anybody guess the maker? I am not giving hints yet. I will have more pictures soon as it progresses. It should be done by the end of the year. ***'s figures are obscure and there are around less than 2 dozen in existence. I literally had to plead *** for a year until *** agreed to make me one. -Joey Colianni Click here to view attached image. |
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damien666![]() Special user canada 513 Posts ![]() |
Let me guess.. Are the initials J.M.??
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Nope, guess again!
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Wanlu![]() Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts ![]() |
Is the maker male or female?
As long as the initials are not L.L. then you are probably in good hands ![]()
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Male.
I am still trying to figure out LL |
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Larry LaFonteese?
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damien666![]() Special user canada 513 Posts ![]() |
Okay... Guess number 2.
Is it being done by RM? |
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Wow! Never in my wildest dreams would I own a Bighead figure! The only job I have is 15 hrs a week at a popcorn store and selling crap on ebay
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damien666![]() Special user canada 513 Posts ![]() |
What can I say; just a wild guess!
Okay.. So.. Can you give any more hints? Also - Does the first name have 3 letters in it? The character seems a little reminiscent of Charlie Brown. Will it have any extra animations? |
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dannyoday![]() New user 33 Posts ![]() |
Possibly moving eyebrows. No his name is not 4 letters. This is one of his smaller 18 inch figures.
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