UmeToys: August 2011

New York Comic Con is GO!, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

It's offical I'll be going to New York Comic Con (13-16) for all 4 days with the fantastic Mr Argonauts Resins - If you fancy saying 'Hi' and maybe even getting your hand on some of my goodies let me know.

Here's a little teaser of a vector version of Martin Longbottom> www.flickr.com/photos/25993999@N00/sets/72157624363070044/

Cat sketchpad in black and pink by [rich]

Cat sketchpad in black and pink, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's a black sketchpad with pink cats :-) getting these done for the comic cons coming up. If you fancy one drop me an email.

Sketch pads, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Some moleskin style sketchpads I've been scribbling cats over. Going to have these for sale at Thought Bubble this November in Leeds.

High School Zombiecal, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Got this High School Musical Sharpay 6" toy for 10p this morning from a local car boot. Some paint and time later she's one of the living dead.

Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Look who I made this afternoon.

Whistler teaser., a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

A quick hello from some of my non toy work I've been working the Whistler up - nearly done - he's going to be a ltd edition print and sticker pack - Should have some with me at NY Comic Con (Oct) and also UK Leeds Thought Bubble (Nov).

Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

I've sculpted this little Tiki (8cm tall) to help Help Big Kev's Geek Stuff - all their studio equipment has been stolen so it's time to dig in your pockets to help ou - ebay auction coming soon.

More information >
www.octobertoys.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=8276

Farnell, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Farnell is a wolf :-)

Jeremy, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Here's Jeremy.

Bonehead, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Bonehead loves the beats.

Martin Longbottom, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - I love Martin Longbottom.

Zombie Donald, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Zombie Donald needs brains.

BigBoy Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Bigboy Tiki is done.

GIR, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - GIR says hello.

Squidhead, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Here's Squidhead suited and booted.

Cheeky Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - Here's Cheeky Tiki finished.

Byron, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Taken so pictures of this years sculpts - here's Byron and his little bat friend.

The UME Family photo, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

Took some pictures tonight of the guys on their own - here's a group shot - I'll upload the others later.

This weekend I got some time to paint up all the sculpts hanging around on my 'to-do' shelf. First up is Byron and his little friendly sidekick back - to view a few more pictures of them select here.

Next on the list is Mr Guts - more here.

The wifey loves Invader Zim - and GIR so here's a little something I made for her - to have a look around his shiny metal butt and Dog costume select here.

And last but no means least Squidhead.

Big Boy, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's the original BigBoy sculpt. Painted him up in blood red and love it, it's not very often something comes out just how I see it in my head but this is one of them times.

Cheeky Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Well here he is the finished Cheeky Tiki. Painted him this morning and also made him a little detachable base with a sandy look. Really happy how he came out. Might do some mini versions and cast if there's interest, let me know.

Great news - I got a little write up over on the fantastic TOYSREVIL blog. If you fancy having a read select here, and treat yourdelf TOYSREVIL is the got to toy blog and Andy is ace!

Tiki tiki and tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Here's the triple set so far.

Cheeky Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Baked and enjoying the sun before he gets a coat of paint :-)

I've managed to spend another hour or so on the little 'Cheeky Tiki' adding some details - pretty pleased how he is coming on.

Cheeky Tiki, a photo by [rich] on Flickr.

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Starting to add the details.

Had a couple of hours to get on with Mr Cheeky Tiki this morning. I ended up taking off the board it was helping when it came to shaping him up. Think he is coming along nicely, got his arms/hands and butt cheeks sorted - smothing out his mask and working out what to put where - photos of where I'm at below.

I have had a few emails recently asking how I make my models - truth is I make it up as I go along with help from online buddies and google. But I thought I do a cheeky Tiki sculpt this weekend and take some snaps as I go and post them up here - not sure how he's going to turn out, we'll have to see.

To start ~~I like to have a clear vision of what the finished sculpt will look like~~ I like to have a rough sketch of what I'm looking to achieve (this way I be fluid with the design).

Next up it's time to get some wire out to make the armature. I don't always make one, but because this chap was going to be standing I thought I'd start right.