Statue Forum http://www.statueforum.com Message Board about collecting and buying Statues, Busts, Props, Collectibles, and more. Also has forums for Comics, Video Games, Toys, and more! en Thu, 23 May 2013 07:21:07 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.statueforum.com/images/statue-forum/misc/rss.jpg Statue Forum http://www.statueforum.com Nova vs. Grundy by Scott Kolins http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136934&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 04:31:37 GMT I picked this up from Scott at the Motorcity Comic Con last week. Grundy is one of Scott's favorites to draw,so I had him go up against my favorite,Nova.

]]> Comic Book Art/Commissions/Sketches rjs1162 http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136934 <![CDATA[What's up with UPS in the US?]]> http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136932&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 03:13:00 GMT How is the service with UPS within United States? I'm a Canadian residence and I ordered some car parts from a GM dealership in NC and it was dispatched to Ogdensburg, NY on May 10th and was supposed to arrive at the UPS store in Ogdensburg on the 15th. It didn't arrive and was pushed back to the 20th, then 21st and the end of the day 22nd. It is now 11:10 pm on the 22nd and it is still not at the location.

Does UPS usually take this long to ship within the US, a week late?

Thanks. ]]> General Discussion Y3E http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136932 Weapon X Statue Revisit http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136930&goto=newpost Thu, 23 May 2013 00:40:12 GMT It's time to reshed some light on one of the most impressive releases from early last year. This is the coolest Weapon X statue that exists! Thanks Bowen Designs!

Plenty more pics and an introductory video can be seen on my blog by clicking here:

X-men:Statues of Future Past - Weapon X Statue by Bowen Designs


Don't forget to voice your opinion of this statue on the poll at the end of the post.

Thanks and enjoy!

Your Doctor

RL :D ]]> Bowen Designs Reme Lebeau http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136930 HCG Nemesis 1/1 Bust pre-order is up! http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136929&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 23:54:41 GMT http://www.hollywood-collectibles.com/residentevil_nemesis_bust.html :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock: $799.95 (eta 3rd Qtr 2013) Edition size: 500 28 inches Tall x 26 inches Wide. :eek: http://www.hollywood-collectibles.co...esis_bust.html

:buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:

$799.95 (eta 3rd Qtr 2013)

Edition size: 500

28 inches Tall x 26 inches Wide. :eek: ]]> Kaijuboy http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136929 Blackhole Stormtrooper Premium Format Figure... http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136928&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:43:39 GMT Looks like there'll be a new Stormtrooper PF soon...

http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?p=38787 ]]> Sideshow Collectibles Loops http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136928 Joe Eisma Heroes Con Pre Orders http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136927&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 22:12:10 GMT Hey All, Joe is heading to Heroes Con again this year and he is taking pre orders. Email or PM me is you are interested. 11×14: Torso $50 Full Figure $100 grey tones: +$20 11×17: Hey All,

Joe is heading to Heroes Con again this year and he is taking pre orders. Email or PM me is you are interested.

11×14:
Torso $50
Full Figure $100
grey tones: +$20

11×17:
Full Figure $150
additional characters: +$100 per character

Thanks for looking and here is a link to Joe's twitter with a bunch of examples from last weeks Motor City Con. https://twitter.com/Supajoe/media/grid ]]> Comic Book Art/Commissions/Sketches Frank http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136927 Will be moving to Aus from NZ soon http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136926&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 21:15:00 GMT Allo Mates and Lady Mates ,Me and the boss have decided to jump the pond from Auckland.
Am so glad I am moving to a country where we have our own forum section and more cons,I cant wait.

I plan to Move to Perth or Brizzy ,still weighing up options,All depends on where the boss get's her job and then I will follow and will look for a job there.I work in IT (system's engineer).

Am looking forward to meet other collectors as well.:D ]]> Aussies Vracula http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136926 Don Jon http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136925&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 19:18:02 GMT Don Jon Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson Movie HD - YouTube (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6615kYTpOSU) Don Jon - Movie Trailers - iTunes (http://trailers.apple.com/trailers/independent/donjon/) DON JON Trailer. DON JON Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett... Don Jon Official Trailer #1 (2013) - Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson Movie HD - YouTube

Don Jon - Movie Trailers - iTunes

DON JON Trailer. DON JON Stars Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Scarlett Johansson, and Julianne Moore | Collider

Joseph Gordon-Levitt's directorial debut looks funny and promising. ]]> Movies / TV / DVD / Music Spideristic http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136925 Man beheaded in broad daylight in London. http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136924&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 16:57:31 GMT Crazy stuff. These ----ers are pure animals.

http://m.eircom.net/news/article/?ty...oryid=21168409 ]]> Bullseye http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136924 The Haul ~ May 22nd 2013 http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136923&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 15:52:15 GMT Aquaman #20 Green Lantern #20 Justice League #20 Daredevil #26 Superior Spider-Man #10 Bounce #1 Aquaman #20
Green Lantern #20
Justice League #20

Daredevil #26
Superior Spider-Man #10

Bounce #1 ]]> Comics PureInvasion http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136923 Legend Lord of Darkness Tim Currey Statue http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136922&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 14:51:01 GMT Hello here i show my custom made 1/4 scale Legend Lord of Darkness. Huge set with heavy resin custom made base !!! Statue was made of mixed media materials and pro finsihed in avery unique look !!! best Hello here i show my custom made 1/4 scale Legend Lord of Darkness.
Huge set with heavy resin custom made base !!!
Statue was made of mixed media materials and pro finsihed in avery unique look !!!
best
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]]> dimue http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136922 Ale Garza BoG http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136921&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 13:42:05 GMT http://www.comicartfans.com/gallerypiece.asp?piece=1015765 http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015765 ]]> Comic Book Art/Commissions/Sketches aric http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136921 SW Episode IV, redux (animated) http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136920&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 12:53:20 GMT Came across this very cool animation. Image: http://i.imgur.com/GQI2bWz.gif Came across this very cool animation.

]]> Movies / TV / DVD / Music Bullseye http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136920 What do you guys think of copic marker artwork? http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136919&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 12:40:45 GMT What do you guys think of copic marker artwork? Thoughts? What do you guys think of copic marker artwork?

Thoughts? ]]> Comic Book Art/Commissions/Sketches risingstar http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136919 Earth X Captain Marvel Statue - Avengers sideshow 1/4 scale one of a kind http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136918&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:06 GMT Earth X Captain Marvel Statue - Avengers sideshow 1/4 scale one of a kind

$699.99
End Date: Tuesday May-28-2013 18:39:38 PDT
Buy It Now for only: US $699.99
Buy it now | Add to watch list

This is an automatically generated listing from a Statueforum.com Adamantium Member! They support our forum - support them today! ]]> Ebay Marketplace Vince-Vell http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136918 Wasp Janet Van Dyne Avengers Custom Sideshow Statue - Sue Storm not bowen deluxe http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136917&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 09:10:06 GMT Wasp Janet Van Dyne Avengers Custom Sideshow Statue - Sue Storm not bowen deluxe

$699.99
End Date: Tuesday May-28-2013 18:41:23 PDT
Buy It Now for only: US $699.99
Buy it now | Add to watch list

This is an automatically generated listing from a Statueforum.com Adamantium Member! They support our forum - support them today! ]]> Ebay Marketplace Vince-Vell http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136917 My order got placed without the boxes being checked, what can I do :( http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136916&goto=newpost Wed, 22 May 2013 04:20:24 GMT Hi so I just pre-ordered a Shaak Ti Exclusive.... accidentally. I was pressing next through the screen after choosing how I wanted my flex payments to be. I wanted to apply some of my reward points to the purchase but I accidentally clicked "Place your Order" and it completed my order. I didn't even check off the NRD or cancellation fee boxes.

I don't want to cancel the product. Because I did and still intend to buy it. But I wanted my points applied :(. I sent an email using this form
http://www.sideshowtoy.com/helpdesk/?p=265
Is this the correct one?

Thanks :( ]]> Sideshow Collectibles BarrelCannon http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136916 Opened Hot Toys figures lose value? http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136915&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:47:17 GMT Curious about resell value of opened vs factory sealed Hot toys figures. Any difference for you guys? Is it not better to inspect to make sure that lights are working and no broken joints? Curious about resell value of opened vs factory sealed Hot toys figures. Any difference for you guys? Is it not better to inspect to make sure that lights are working and no broken joints? ]]> Hot Toys A2G http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136915 What other times has Sideshow done low quantity numbers and then pull them? http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136914&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 23:27:00 GMT I'm going to put together a list of all the times we've noticed it on the board and try to find posts that show an example of when Sideshow has done the 30, 20, 10 remaining and suddenly everything is back in stock. I'll give Sideshow the benefit of the doubt that they have a glitch in the system or there was a mistake, but I'm going to file a complaint with the www.bbb.org so that Sideshow knows this is not an acceptable practice.

If you guys can think of other examples of when Sideshow did the supposed bait and switch with quantity numbers please let me know so I can compile a complete list for the BBB complaint.


Harley Quinn
Low quantity alert
http://statueforum.com/showpost.php?...postcount=1101
Low quantity alert disappears
http://statueforum.com/showpost.php?...postcount=1107

Shaak Ti
Low quantity alert
http://statueforum.com/showpost.php?...postcount=1028
Low quantity alert disappears
http://statueforum.com/showpost.php?...postcount=1045 ]]> Sideshow Collectibles modus http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136914 Scarlet Witch Website Exclusive http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136912&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 18:27:51 GMT I got a replacement of this statue this last week since I had a small issue with it that Bowen Designs was kind enough to help me with. I have posted a new video and pics on my blog for those interested. Image: http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7456/8757161746_374d1c3b1f_c.jpg You can check the... I got a replacement of this statue this last week since I had a small issue with it that Bowen Designs was kind enough to help me with. I have posted a new video and pics on my blog for those interested.



You can check the rest of the material out here:

http://xmenstatuesoffuturepast.blogs...n-designs.html

Don't forget to vote on the poll at the end of the post. Let your voice be heard!

(Note: I've added a poll to all the posts for statues I've managed to catalog thus far. I've compiled the polls into one post here:
http://xmenstatuesoffuturepast.blogs...raveganza.html

Thanks and enjoy! ]]> Bowen Designs Reme Lebeau http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136912 My Motor City Comic Con 2013 Haul http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136911&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:55:06 GMT Finally got some scans of my pieces from this past weekend at Motor City Comic Con 2013. Overall, a great weekend although Saturday was more than a little crazy. Still to come are two pieces from Talent Caldwell and Ryan Stegman. Looking forward to seeing those ones, too. But for now... First... Finally got some scans of my pieces from this past weekend at Motor City Comic Con 2013. Overall, a great weekend although Saturday was more than a little crazy. Still to come are two pieces from Talent Caldwell and Ryan Stegman. Looking forward to seeing those ones, too. But for now...

First up is my pre-show commission from George Perez:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015288

One of my first stops once I got in was to visit David Macho and his fantastic artists from Spain to get a piece from Pere Perez and Andres Guinaldo:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015331

Most of my first day was spent waiting in line for Barry Kitson (There I met Spiralizer among others). It was well worth it:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015336

My first quickie headsketch from George Perez (had to get a Wonder Woman):
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015120

It was great to finally meet the very talented Jay De Foy (along with Sam Eggleston) in person. Jay did this wonderful Deathstroke for me:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015334

My second headsketch from George Perez was of Nightwing:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015337

My fellow Canadian, Yanick Paquette, informed me that this was probably the last time he would be drawing the "classic" Wonder Woman for awhile, as he is busy at work with Grant Morrison on Wonder Woman: Earth One:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015380

The always-friendly Billy Tucci did this Supergirl bust for me:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015379

One of the artists I was most looking forward to getting another piece from, Ale Garza, did not disappoint:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015332

I gave Scott Kolins a choice of Donna Troy (my usual go-to) or Nightwing and I am pleased that he picked Nightwing...just look at what he came up with:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015342

I also gave Matthew Clark a choice (of Wonder Woman, Supergirl, and Donna Troy). He picked Donna. Wished he was doing more than headshots! :
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015339

Bo Hampton did a great job on this Donna Troy:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015381

One of the best surprises of the show for me was this incredible Wonder Woman piece from Daxiong:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015386

Former Outsiders artist, Tom Raney, really delivered on this Nightwing piece:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015345

My second year in a row getting a piece from Jim Calafiore. His hair was shorter, but unlike Samson, his talent did not waver:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015346

My trio of George Perez headsketches was rounded out by this Deathstroke:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015343

The final piece I was able to pick up was also one of my favourites and a wonderful surprise. Chrissie Zullo really impressed me with this Wonder Girl:
http://www.comicartfans.com/galleryp...?piece=1015126

With Ryan Stegman absent on Sunday, I will have to get my piece from him later. I didn't want to rush Talent Caldwell because the piece he was working on for me looked breathtaking. He was kind enough to do a quick Batman headshot for my four year old son (as was Jay De Foy - thanks!).

Whew! Easily my busiest period of art collecting ever. Of course, I had been saving up since last August to make it happen. Hope you like them!
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]]> Comic Book Art/Commissions/Sketches dcd747 http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136911 Oklahoma. http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136910&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:31:40 GMT My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the tornado...our country can't have two seconds to catch its breath, seems like. Makes our mundane daily worries silly in comparison. 24 dead..9 of whom are children. Words fail me. ]]> Argonus http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136910 X-Men Cable Ramos inspired (in progress) http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136909&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 15:10:26 GMT The reference (click here (http://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-Pt6W6Tcc_Rg/UZuMFrlzGjI/AAAAAAAAC_c/M-BUlbMaxCM/s800/X-Men_%2523194_000.jpg)) is one of my favourite Ramos cover, below the sketch I just started. Image:... The reference (click here) is one of my favourite Ramos cover, below the sketch I just started.

]]> Calvin http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136909 Next XBOX Reveal http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136907&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:17 GMT For those that may not know or just forgot Xbox will be revealing the new Xbox today (5/21)..Almost everywhere you look...But you can go to Xbox.com or IGN and watch it live today at 9am PT. Hopefully they give us more then PS4 did on there day one reveal. For those that may not know or just forgot Xbox will be revealing the new Xbox today (5/21)..Almost everywhere you look...But you can go to Xbox.com or IGN and watch it live today at 9am PT.

Hopefully they give us more then PS4 did on there day one reveal. ]]> Frankierock http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136907 why not make this just a 1:6 forum? http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136906&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 06:22:52 GMT Add Enterbay and any Sideshow figures to it? Add Enterbay and any Sideshow figures to it? ]]> Hot Toys joy_division http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136906 <![CDATA[Marvel's Avengers Assemble on Disney XD]]> http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136905&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 05:49:18 GMT Heads-up guys, "Marvel's Avenger's Assemble" starts this Sunday on Disney XD.

Fingers crossed the series is good. Gonna be hard, if not impossible, to top "Earth's Mightiest Heroes" IMO. ]]> Movies / TV / DVD / Music Hellboy http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136905 FINISHED!-Wolverine/Domino: X force - Sex and Violence http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136904&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 03:10:34 GMT This was a joint commission between me and another forum member . Very please with the way this turned out , would like to thank Sean Burford for the amazing sculpt and Salt&Pepper Statues for the assembly and paint .I share with you my 1/4 scale Wolverine and Domino from the X-force - Sex and Violence mini series......

Reference Art


















]]> Lostang04 http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136904 Thanos on Throne... http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136901&goto=newpost Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:05 GMT So I just got Thanos on Throne. It's a great piece but I'm not sure I love the "weathered" look to the paint app on the throne.

I was thinking of maybe getting the throne gold chromed to better match the comic cover art it was inspired by. Would that be too over the top for this piece?

]]> Bowen Designs jhauser http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136901 My 1st Wonderfest Experience (with 120+ pics) http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136900&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 23:38:18 GMT Genesis;

So I'm new to the modeling hobby and a brand new painter. Back in March, I contacted Jesse Garcia (Jesse321) to ask about what airbrush he recommended as well as a good air compressor since I was interested in painting my own kits. He told me to call him on the phone and we had a nice conversation about painting and he sold me on taking his class at Wonderfest. So in anticipation of the class I slowly started buying some kits and eagerly awaited the show.
I hooked up with David Diaz (boondocksaint) and David Miranda (Alucard) and we all drove up together early Thursday morning after they drove to my house from NY. It was a nine hour drive for us, but it was smooth sailing the whole way. After we got to the Crown Plaza Hotel, I got to meet Jesse and his crew and saw first hand what it takes to set up a paint class. Mad props to him for doing what it took to get everything that was needed. It was A LOT of work!

My unbiased review of the Garage Kit Color's paint class;

So I went into this class as an absolute rookie to painting. I've never even picked up an airbrush or turned on a compressor. I was fairly starstruck with the idea that both Rick Cantu and Jim Capone were going to be the teachers of the class. After all, these guys are one of the best. Unfortunately, after the class was over, I realized something. The class was a one size fits all experience. There were first time painters, like myself. There were intermediate painters. There were advanced painters. From what I observed, the ones that probably got the most out of the class were the intermediate and advanced painters.
Keep in mind that I've NEVER handled an airbrush before and I was hoping that we were going to spend a half hour or so dissecting the tool, such as taking it apart and putting it back together again. Learning how to adjust settings on the back of the airbrush and experience exactly what those adjustments did while spraying. We did switch out the needles in the brush which was helpful in case I need to do that myself at some point, but everything else I learned or figured out was done when I had an experienced painter at the table help me and answer my questions, not from the instructors.

After the compressors and airbrushes were confirmed working, we all got started with the instruction. There were two versions of the Victoria bust, Beauty (taught by Jim Capone) and Horror (taught by Rick Cantu). I chose the beauty paint up. That version had twelve people split across three tables, which left the perfect amount of space for everyone to work, plus room in the middle to have extra supplies that were needed. When we started, Jim would go over the PowerPoint that was printed up ahead of time in a packet. He sat down in one of the students spots and used a bust to demonstrate what he wanted to teach. The bad part was, there where twelve guys trying to crowd around one while he did his work and it wasn't always easy to see what he was doing. Also, the lighting where Jim sat was poor and at one point I looked up and realized that some of the lights above the table where he sat, weren't working. Obviously when painting something, light is ABSOLUTELY essential. Jim paints in very thin and subtle layers and it was difficult to actually see what he was doing when he started painting beyond the base coat, though he did explain everything well and there were pictures in the PowerPoint print up.

As a first time painter, I found myself focusing more on how to use my airbrush than I was about applying the actual paint the way that Jim taught. There weren't any other assistants in the class so Jim had to stretch himself between twelve students and on top of that, we were constrained by time so since I was just beginning, I always felt rushed and left behind. Overall the class was good, but I didn't leave with the confidence I was hoping for when I first signed up. I think it should be noted that a class like this is better suited for students that have intermediate to advanced skills with an airbrush. What I needed was a beginners class that was solely focused on people that have never painted anything. Suggestions to make this type of class better would be; have at least one knowledgeable painter assistant assigned to each table for more personal attention, especially for the beginners. Have better lighting focused on where the instructor is demonstrating his work and techniques. Go over the tools being used in extreme detail, especially for beginners. Hit on all the techniques that would be used in painting a piece, such as masking. We actually did quite a few, like using brushes, pastels, and water colors, but we didn't do any masking or dry brushing.

Overall, this class was very well put together and everyone definitely got their money's worth. Lunch was provided and there were drinks for everyone anytime during the class. Jesse did a great job in providing for the students and was very generous in what he gave everyone for the class including what we kept and took home. We were just very constrained by time and again, the class was catered more towards people who have painting experience which I did not. I do look forward to taking the skills that I was taught and through trial and error, slowly work myself into that 'intermediate' category. I wouldn't have been able to do that without taking this class and I plan on taking his class next year.

The Show;

I sprung for the Early Bird pass and I'm glad that I did. Having never been to a convention of any kind, everything for me was going to be brand new. It was nice to walk around the show and see what was on all of the tables and take pictures without having to be shoulder to shoulder with other people. There were lots of great things to take in and a lot of original pieces. There was one table in particular that I think deserves mention. It was called MMAliens. This guy sculpted and painted all of his own pieces and they were some of the most unique ones at the show. It was a mix of alien designs and MMA fighting. He called it Mixed Martian Arts, which I thought was witty. He said he wasn't a member of any forums, so I suggested this one and Statue Forum as a place to get started. The rest of the stuff was great and clearly there was something for everyone there.

One thing that was surprising to me was that most people dealt in cash and some of the dealers didn't take CC or Paypal. Say whaaaaat?! People, it's 2013! In my opinion, some of these dealers could have made a lot more money by taking CC or Paypal as payment (since you can link CC's to your Paypal account). Not everyone has $500+ cash to spend 'willy nilly', but most people have a CC that they can buy now pay later. This might have been the most shocking thing about the show to me, but hey, I'm new to this and I guess that's just how it is. I got what I wanted, so it's all good!

All of the free seminars were awesome and very informative. Props to the dude holding that camera for all of the seminars so people could see what was going on, on the t.v. screen. I know I'm a new fish, but another suggestion would, again, be better lighting. Jim Capone did a nice flesh tone seminar, but even he admitted that the lighting was poor for him and nobody could tell what he was doing because the translation from video camera to t.v. screen made seeing the layers he was applying impossible. It was still informative for the most part, but being able to actually see what he was doing would have been ideal. Between all of the seminars, I learned a lot of good techniques for this hobby.

Overall I had an awesome time and I look forward to going back next year! I met a lot of cool people, was filled in on a lot of history behind the show and found out that John (raydrz) sounds like a dying bear when he sleeps. Lol! I'm gonna try to work on some pieces and enter something in to the contest next year. I think that would be a fun thing to anticipate over the weekend to know that you might get a trophy for your work.

Pictures;

The Showroom on Thursday night...











The Showroom on Saturday morning at 8 am...









]]> Conventions Andrew http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136900 finally a cover.....sort of http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=136898&goto=newpost Mon, 20 May 2013 22:35:02 GMT well, in my years of collecting invincible art, i finally have a cover.....sort of. this is an unused Ottley cover for issue #30. coincidentally, the actual cover for the same issue is available on eBay as we speak. I've been in conversations with the seller who unfortunately is selling for someone else, so, theres a major barrier there. i actually prefer this over the actual cover, but, it is what it is. happy to have this added to the collection.

Invincible #30 unused cover by Ryan Ottley
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