Budgie's Burritos - my 1st local comission!

So, after much hard work I bring to you:



Budgie's Burritos!



I like telling stories, here's this one:



It all began on Feb 17th, 2010. I was unsuccessful making it down to the 1st of 2 days of Stephen Colbert filming in Vancouver, and I was on my home. I stopped off at one of my favorite neighborhood haunts, RX Comics to show the guys Aaron and Don what I had made. I popped around the corner to my favorite local eat - Budgie's Burritos - to grab something to eat, ( I always get the Johnny-O!) All the times I had been there, it was this day I finally met the owner. She really dug my Colbert package, and mentioned it'd be cool if I made something for her restaurant. I told her give me some time to brew up an idea or twp and we'd talk.



About a month later I showed up, designs and sketches in hand, and after going over it all came to an agreement. Certain key elements were locked in,(a resemblance to the restaurant, the wizard Budgie, velvet paintings and his thought screen,) but I was given a long leash to let my creative side shine. Also given a loose time frame, I'm glad she told me not to rush anything and to take my time.



I had hoped to have this in the restaurant by end of May, but 'the little things' matter to me and I needed to button certain details up.



June 21st now, and 95% complete, I have a lot on my plate for the next bit, so that other 5% I hope can wait and that I can get it to her in due time.



So, I knew the materials I'd be working with: press board, and a 1 x 2. Built the general set up and the storage base. Found LED keychains that when you whistle, chirp and bleep, as well as a LED flashlight/glowstick - both PERFECT for this thing.



LED flashlight + DC Direct Green Lantern base = light up fortune telling table.



LED keychains + earphone wire + soldering skills + dremeled out skull + Hanson brother glasses = Pearsonic fortune telling skull.



LCD photo frame from Toys R Us.



Had to make it as kid friendly as possible, so when attaching the hinges proved to need more than glue, and the screws sharp points were sticking out.....hot glue, plastic and wooden stir stick worked well for proofing the area.



The action figure shelves weren't originally planned, but were a must once conceived. Included on it are: Bottom shelf" Two-Face, Batman, Scarecrow. Top shelf: Ghostrider, Dr. Strange, and the awesome-est, geek amalgamation ever: it began as a pegasus that had a flame underneath one of it's hooves. I added an energy unicorn horn, as well as an eyepatch over one eye since it appeared to not be there. Oh yeah, I put it on top of a tall pillar too.



Here are some early Work In Progress shots:

Some of those little, extra details.......

Words carved into bar top, aged. If you look close enough in person, you should be able to find:

Budgie was here

CP 2010

I (heart) Johnny-O

J-Roc and the Roc pile


Bubble gum stuck to underside of bar.


The order sign and hand are a nod to the actual restaurant sign, (though their hand is more of the Monty Python variety,) I used a Mr. Fantastic one.


The BURRITOS signage on the Left side exterior is a nod and a close replication to the actual restaurant.


The address is a nod to their hand-drawn menu. The first 4 appears backwards in "44", and I thought it looked fun to incorporate. I was initially trying to work in the 'eyebrows' into/on top of Bewildering, but it wasn't working. I thought the two 4's, the first one backwards, looked liked squinty eyes so I rolled with it.


The velvet painting I dub, "Electric Burrito", is from the hand drawn menu.


I decided to pass on trying to add a feather, but did include a red circle in Budgies turban, similar to his menu rendering.


Added energy effects to the fortune telling table crystal ball holder.


Managed to delicately create lighting bolt effects for Budgies fingers.


A replicated knock-off of The Army of Darkness - The Necronomicon!


and though they are not currently done, that last 5% I was talking about will be:


Minature menus


Cans


Bottles


Hot Sauce


Burritos


(I have 10 magnetized spots on the diorama for these items to 'secure' to. )

Well, I'm stoked to see the reaction, (probably tomorrow,) I've had a blast creating it.

Oh, and lastly I managed to incorporate a 'fortune telling' feature into it too. Green is a go, (a yes,) and Red's a NO!.

Word'em,


Pearsonic

Cable - Road Warrior From the Future

Alllright - Figure 2 from Wave 1:


Cable: Road Warrior from the Future


I wanted to really grit this guy out, but with the 'from the future' flavor. Added some spikes to the toe and heel of the boots, tweaked together a simply bad-ass shoulder harness system, complete with spikes ala the good ole WCW/WWF Road Warriors Hawk and Animal, not to mention a tire tread shoulder pad ala Mad Max the Road Warrior!


Detailed up all the beautiful little details, and added chain to the already aforementioned bad-ass harness.


Head: ML6 Cable Body: ML12 Bishop, arm dremelled down and cyborg arm sculpted Harness: DCUC C&C Despero


You can bid on Cable via ebay until May 2nd, 2010 - 2pm PST

Red Hulk aka Rulk aka ???

So, a little more about figure 1 from Wave 1 of Pearsonic Productions Presents:


Red Hulk aka Rulk aka ???


For those who don't already know, the Red Hulk is a relatively new character created to mess with the original Hulk, Bruce Banner. As the story has progressed over the last 20 issues or so of the main Hulk title, Red Hulk's try identity still hasn't been revealed, (Arrrgh!). On top of that, a Red She-Hulk has mysteriously appeared


too! Anywho, here's what my Rulk is made of:


Head: Rulk BAF Head Body: FFF Grey Hulk Body


You can bid on the ebay auction until May 2nd - 2pm PST

Pearsonic Productions Presents: Wave 1

So, the big day has finally arrived! The release of my 1st wave of custom action figures, my Pearsonic Productions Presents line ! For the first wave, I present to you: Red Hulk aka Rulk (What I call,) Cable - Road Warrior from the Future Modern Bishop Mr. Freeze Sinestro Corps Predator with construct and my 'chase' figure, with additional pack-in figure: Pirate Deadpool with Parrot Suit Bob Action Feature! Make Parrot Suit Bob flap his wings! All of these are for sale! The first auction will be a shorter one, (from April 27th - May 2nd,) but a few others may last until May 4th, 2010. So, get ready to bid, and get ready to own a piece of history! Best of luck to all bidders, Word'em Pearsonic P.S. - Here is an informal, virtual tour of the Pearsonic Production facility aka studio aka lair, enjoy!

The launch of my Custom waves: Pearsonic Productions Presents: Marvel - DC - and more!

Hello again ebayers and fans of comics & action figures, (and maybe a few fans of my own?)



Today marks a special day, one where I've decided to announce an ongoing creation and release of custom figures made by me for sale exclusively through ebay!



I plan on providing better versions of characters many fans, (myself included) were disappointed with, (we're looking at the likes of Ultron and Magneto,) team, era or costume specific versions of characters, as well as characters all us fans can't believe escaped production and therefore our shelves, (Jean Grey, The Wrecking Crew - HELL-Oh!) and teams left un-completed: Alpha Flight, X-Men, JLA.



I will suprise those following what I guess I can call 'my line,' Pearsonic Productions Presents, by building/creating something out of the norm: a 12 in figure, maybe a Masters of the Universe fig, maybe a vehicle or a diorama/playset! You'll never know unless you keep up with me.



What I can and will reveal right now to whet appetites, to spark rumouring if you will, is what some of my focus will be on:



Spider-Man



X-Men, (as well as a Wolverine sub line)



Hulk



Deadpool (I love this guy!)



Villians



and to add to the ranks of: Age of Apocolypse



I also have a "Secret" wave planned that I feel will delight the most nostalgic, hard core collector fans.



I created a Facebook profile just for this occasion! I also invite fans to submit their thoughts and votes towards what I should create for future parts of waves or suprises! Inspire me people! Some of my best work comes from when I'm overwhelmed with inspiration!



Visit: Photos

Discussion Boards/Forum



I will try to sell figures in a wave of 3-6 figures total, (all listed for sale at the same time, or one after the other.) You never pay extra for mailing - I charge my cost straight across. I do combine shipping, and will ship anywhere in the world. I prefer tracking on every outbound package, if you decline to pay for the trackable option, I am not liable for lost items.



To date, very few have had opportunity to obtain my creations: I have created and sold/gifted:



1st: Joe Fixit Hulk



2nd: Chance (Spiderman villan/ally)



3rd: Deadpool



4th: Spider Slayer



2 were sold, whereas the other 2 were gifted as part of Fwoosh ( www.thefwoosh.com )Secret Santa 08 & 09. There was also my Colbert Report Package, exact whereabouts unknown - in limbo?



Why haven't people, (you,) seen more of me and my work on 'the scene' - aka internet?



I've been a busy person for a long time, and have only recently had the chance to shift time to allow me to focus on more time spent on something I love to do: customize!



If you ever meet me in real life, (maybe you have?) I can assure you I'm not the egotistical type. My stuff may not be the best ever, hell, I see a tonne of awesome customizers out there. What I can tell you is though it's made with love, and pride by a true fan of the comic world. I do my best to take measures to prevent paint rub on my customs, but my arthritic hands sometimes only allow for so much figure dis-assembly.



I am trying to save up money for a number of things and am hoping people buy/bid knowing they are really helping out a regular guy who really appreciates it. If I'm lucky enough, I'll be able to share what I was able to do with the proceeds. (I need more tattoo work, and my GF's birthday isn't too far off...

My Colbert Report Report aka Experience - 18 Feb 2010

Wow - where to start? Well, how about.......

Thursday, Feb 11th - I heard via The Colbert Report, that he'd be appearing in Vancouver for 2 days to film segments for his show. The monment I heard that, the ever unexpected spark of inspiration sprang to life within me: I had to make his visit to Vancouver a memorable one, marked with a one-of-a-kind gift from a local artist, (ME)>

I could not however start on my project until the weekend was through......due to celebrations for Valentine's Day, and a 5 year anniversary with my girlfriend. So, first thing Monday, I began cobbling together my (hopeful,) contribution to the Colbert Mantle.....(his shelf of gifts & achievements).

Some of the sh!tty stuff that made this a more difficult task to complete: My main weapon in my custom creating arsenal - my dremel, broke to some degree, making bit changing a difficult task. Secondly, my camera crapped out on me, leaving me without the opportunity to photograph my WIP, as well as my finished product.

I was originally aiming to be done and down @ False Creek for Wednesday the 17th, but the perfectionist in me had me pining over details of 'completed-ness' until 2:30pm.

So, everything ready, I set our this morning (18th Feb 2010) with goods in bag to give to Mr. Stephen Colbert. I gained a lot of interest from photographers around me, as well as a short interview with a local cable reporter (from Shaw.) For some of those taking pictures, they said they would email me pics of me and my present later on, (fingers crossed.) Sadly, these are all I have for now, (I have some phone pics, but not how to get them off my phone!) *EDIT/UPDATE* Got pics off my cellphone of the almost 100% done figures a few touches were still not pictured (Gloves and shins painted light blue, sculpted arrow tips added and painted on the 3 sewing needles extruding from the left hand,arrow tips painted metallic red-silver-blue, arrow shafts painted metallic gold, nose painted metallic gold.)

WIP's (Work in progress pics) Better more complete Pics:

What I created:

- Stephen Colbert action figure in suit with removable, magnetic head

- Costumed alter ego whom I dubbed StealthEagle with removable magnetic head

Accessories included were:

- Desk with chair

- Mini Colbert Report and Pearsonic posters

- Removable Ameri-eagle (like the one from his intro)

- Olympic torch

- American flag

- Captain America shield

- The Colbert mount aka Ameri-griffen

- The sword of Colbert

I managed to get down to the venue before he arrived. I was lucky enough to be standing right were his car would pull up and let him out.

Upon his appearance: NOTHING! Walked right by me, no nothing.

I decided to hang out there for the duration of his filming,to see if upon his departure, I'd have better luck. He signed a good number of autographs upon his exit, but I didn't even get a direct look from him, or a comment on my action figure gift to him!

I did manage to finally talk with a rep from the show, (Regan B. - you're my lady of luck! - ) whom after having a moment to take in and digest the gift I had for Colbert, (she seemed fairly impressed,) said she could put it into the hands of the producers of the show, whom would get it to Mr. Colbert.

So, here's to hoping my 3 days of intense work gets to where I intended it to go to: The hands of Stephen Colbert, and onto his shelf to hang out with his various awards, and his Captain America shield.

Marvel Legends - Electro

Well, the next custom kinda put itself together, much like my Joe Fixit did some time ago..................I give you: Electro




I was happy to just mod the arms from the action feature edition of Electro that came out late in the SMC line. As I opened the package, I went through my regular paces of checking all articulation, and *crack* his ab crunch breaks! Customs gets sidelined for a bit, I find the Sinister Six version, get it at a decent price, and was re-motivated to get my custom done.


I really liked the sculpted details of the SMC version, and did what I've come to call my 'tracing' sculpting technique - meaning, I press some mixed up greenstuff onto whatever details I'm trying to duplicate, make a makeshift mold. Go back to it, oil it up, press more green stuff into it, and whallah! sculpted details!


Did this for front and back costume details. Used a HML Vision for the hips up. Transferred the legs, head, and lightning bolts from the gloves onto Vision. Was a good choice for the base to alleviate any paint rub.


Wanted to add some electrifying energy effects. Some clear twist ties, Tamiya clear paints, and a glue gun later I had some, (made them so they come in yellow, green, blue.......or some are layered colour of green base, with yellow on top.)


Really like how he came together - I think the body proportions look a lot better now.