Resin the Barbarian

Mr. Hyde: Casting and comparison shots

Todd P. — Sat, 14 Aug 2010 06:53:55 +0000

Photos of the Dedham Pond Designs Mr. Hyde next to a Monogram/Aurora Phantom of the Opera and GEOmetric Design Mummy.

Phantom replacement head comparison shots

Todd P. — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 04:37:06 +0000

Here’s what the Dedham Pond Phantom of the Opera replacement head looks like next to the Polar Lights kit’s head (same scale) and an Aurora repop Phantom. The replacement head sells for $20 counting postage in the United States, or… Read the rest

The Aurora Phantom … doing something else

Todd P. — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 17:18:48 +0000

Here’s a project I’ve wanted to do for a long time: A James Bama-style Phantom replacement head for the Polar Lights model kit. Basically, what we end up with is the Aurora Phantom at a different moment in his tale,… Read the rest

For Norman Meyers of Artist Proof Studio, sculpting is an opportunity to tell a story as well as shape a figure

Todd P. — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 19:41:34 +0000

Check out this creepazoid. He (?) is called the S.L.E. Creature, and once I get over being freaked out, I feel really bad for … it. Poor thing, you look at it and just know this is someone who’s had… Read the rest

Coming this fall from Dedham Pond: Mr. Hyde

Todd P. — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:11:01 +0000

Here’s a peek at the Halloween release from Dedham Pond Designs. Sculpted by Joe Simon, 1/8 scale. First release will be in resin.

Promo video for new Aurora monsters video

Todd P. — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 03:58:37 +0000

Got this today from Cortlandt Hull:

DVDs will start mailing out at the end of June. Look for ordering information at www.preservehollywood.org.

Custom wedding cake toppers and a healthy sense of humor got Troy McDevitt started on his career as a sculptor

Todd P. — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:36:04 +0000

On his Facebook page, Troy McDevitt describes his business, The McDevitt Studio, as “a magical place. For the past several years, I’ve laid a lump of clay out on my workbench before going… Read the rest

Coming soon from Dedham Pond Designs: Raptor Battle

Todd P. — Tue, 18 May 2010 00:31:13 +0000

Just got the sculpture from Joe Simon. She’s about 1/11 scale, will be produced in resin. Watch for her this summer.

Atlantis rises on a tidal wave of plastic to bring back more of the model kits from hobbyists’ past and future

Todd P. — Sat, 01 May 2010 07:01:24 +0000

This month’s entry comes with a soundtrack. Hit the play button below if you’re up for a little music.

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Sinbad’s ‘Silver Age’ advertising appearance

Todd P. — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:19:46 +0000

Monarch’s ad for the upcoming Sinbad kit. Says Scott McKillop of Monarch: “I was hoping to achieve the DC comics look that the Aurora ads had back in the Silver age.”