Showing posts with label maquette. Show all posts
Showing posts with label maquette. Show all posts

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

Graphitti Designs Superman Statue

Produced in 1993 by Graffiti Designs, this Superman statue was based on a Sculpt by Randy Bowen, who worked from a sketch by noted Superman artist Dan Jurgens. Made of cold cast porcelain and individually hand painted, this statuette stands approximately 26.5 cm tall. Limited to a run of 6,100 peices, each is individually numbered. This particular statuette is #4,254. The factory original box was not intended for retail display, or made of durable design, and was used as the shipping box in many cases. Consequently, most, including this box, have dings, scuffs, tape marks, and general shelf wear.
Graphitti Designs, founded in 1982, is one of the leading producers of pop culture related merchandise, focusing on everything from apparel to deluxe limited edition hardcovers. As an added claim to pop culture fame for the company, this Superman statue was also seen on the hit show Seinfeld, where it proudly resided for many episodes on Jerry Seinfeld's bookshelf! Although the list price on these scarce statuettes was originally $215.00 CDN, this one was scooped up a number of years ago for a bargain $132 CDN!

Tuesday, 3 January 2012

Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tooned Up Television Maquette 2

This Buffy the Vampire Slayer Tooned Up Television Maquette is the second version created  in 2008 by Electric Tiki Design. This version, inspired by Buffy the Vampire Slayer episode 'End of Days,' depicts the Slayer complete with ponytail, and two interchangeable right hands - one holding a stake, the other the slayer scythe. The acquired edition is #736 in an edition of 1100. 
The sculpt of the maquette is based on designs by artist Tracy Mark Lee, and stands approximately 20 cm tall - 1/8 scale. Upon inspection, this edition lived up to the high standards set by Electric Tiki Design, both detailing and finish of the highest quality. With a final aquistion price of $182.62 CAD, this maquette will be a fine, long term addition to the collection.