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creativemac Special user Tampa, FL 834 Posts 
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The economy has been so tough - and extra spending money is at a low for many, except for Donald (wink). Matt, I haven't been effected as so many of you have because, I've given up those things you people insist are important like, food, clothing and shelter. You would be surprised at how much extra money you have, when you don't waste it on such things. Try it for a few months, you'll never look back. :) |
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Dickens & Dave Inner circle North Central Florida 1813 Posts
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Oh! So that's the secret!
http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/index.html
"Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest." |
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marshalldoll Special user 554 Posts
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I can attest to Donald's statement. I too go without and have never regretted it for a moment. Donald and I know what is most important!!
Dan http://www.ventriloquistcentral.com |
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Wanlu Inner circle Manila, Philippines 3058 Posts
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Good point Donald...
However...I simply can't sacrifice food for vent figures... ..maybe I can sacrifice my children's education... no more school kids!!! 
"The Old Path"
www.angdatingdaan.org Wanlu's Affordable Puppets http://wanlu.net/ventpuppets.html Wanlu and his Puppets http://wanlu.net |
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Matt_24 Loyal user 208 Posts
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On 2013-01-26 13:11, creativemac wrote: Food is overrated, anyhow. 
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creativemac Special user Tampa, FL 834 Posts
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........Food is overrated, anyhow.
NOW, you got it!!!!!!! |
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Fonsy Regular user 187 Posts
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He's back!
And the seller has lowered the price. Unfortunately, the price is still to high for me. Drats! FONSY http://fonsy.weebly.com/ dummies for sale / free ebooks # |
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James Arnott New user London 54 Posts
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He looks good, but still missing...something. I don't know what, but it's not exactly right. It's very difficult to accurately copy a puppet, it's difficult enough to reproduce your own work in an exact copy, let alone someone else's style. It usually misses the original makers flair, because the copier has spent hours deliberating on brush marks and the like, whilst the original artist did it so quickly.
Still, a very impressive puppet, and a reasonable price. |
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Fonsy Regular user 187 Posts
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On 2013-04-19 04:17, James Arnott wrote: Well, one thing he is missing is Edgar Bergen. I think most figures look a little sad and lifeless when they are just sitting on a shelf. I do wish I had two grand sitting around. Then I'd buy it. No, wait, I'd have to pay off my credit card bills first. FONSY http://fonsy.weebly.com/ # |
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Fonsy Regular user 187 Posts
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The auction just ended. Nobody bought it.
I guess people with money did not admire it as much as I. I wonder if the guy who made it will be discouraged from making any more figures in the future. That would be a shame. FONSY http://fonsy.weebly.com/ # |
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Dickens & Dave Inner circle North Central Florida 1813 Posts
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I think there are two problems he is running into;
1. It is a replica of Charlie McCarthy, we can go back and forth on details, if they are right or not, but for most, it's close enough, and no one is going to buy it to use because it is Charlie McCarthy. Of course someone could buy it and change his clothes, then he would just look like another Marshall clone like others make all the time, but either no one has thought of that, or don't want to think of it that because it is a nice, well done, close enough replica. 2. Nobody knows the maker. Figuremaking is something that requires a long time of building a reputation for most before they can start demanding the top dollars for their figures.
http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/index.html
"Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest." |
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Aussie Special user Australia 623 Posts
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On 2013-04-20 19:19, Dickens & Dave wrote: Absolutely. My thoughts as well. |
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Fonsy Regular user 187 Posts
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On 2013-04-20 19:19, Dickens & Dave wrote: Probably more #2 than #1. Not all figures are purchased for the purpose of using it professionally. All kinds of replicas out there do sell. Has anyone in Pennsylvania (and on this forum) considered paying the maker a visit? I wonder how a pro-vent or another figure-maker would rate this Charlie after seeing it up close. FONSY http://fonsy.weebly.com/ # |
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Dickens & Dave Inner circle North Central Florida 1813 Posts
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I agree, it probably is more 2 than 1 - btw, it didn't sell and has been re-listed for 995. - I'm thinking for that, it might sell. I'd probably buy it if I had unlimited funds and were still gathering figures like I used to.
http://dickensndave.bravehost.com/index.html
"Oh that I had wings like a dove! for then would I fly away, and be at rest." |
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Fonsy Regular user 187 Posts
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On 2013-04-25 20:52, Dickens & Dave wrote: Ditto! I would not hesitate -- IF I WERE A RICH MAN. I like seeing all of the replicas out there. I am even tempted by the copy of Fats. But I will need a little Magic in my life before I can buy one. . |
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manal Inner circle York ,PA. 1412 Posts
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Has anyone in Pennsylvania (and on this forum) considered paying the maker a visit? I wonder how a pro-vent or another figure-maker would rate this Charlie after seeing it up close. FONSY http://fonsy.weebly.com/ # [/quote] I had considered it but decided against it as folk in these here parts don't take too kindly of strange body just a stoppin by . |
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Walden New user Eastern Oklahoma, where my fence has but 59 Posts
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Not too hospitable, eh?
Walden
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manal Inner circle York ,PA. 1412 Posts
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On 2013-04-26 04:51, Walden wrote: Some folks is, some folks ain't. |
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Aussie Special user Australia 623 Posts
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Well the seller has dropped the price on him. I'd buy him, but I wouldn't want a figure to sit on a shelf and owning a Charlie McCarthy look-a-like would be a hinderance for performing IMO.
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Jaginator New user 3 Posts
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Hi everyone. I'm actually the person who made the Charlie you're discussing. I appreciate the kind remarks. I actually created him as more of a museum piece, rather than a performance piece. In my opinion, only Edgar Bergen should perform with Charlie. Now, if someone were to do a show AS Edgar (kind of like the Elvis impersonators, etc), I think that would be pretty cool. The reason I can sell this Charlie is because I am not claiming it to be an original Charlie, but rather a Charlie inspired figure. I have been in contact with the Bergen Foundation and, as long as I do not misrepresent the figure, they're okay with it. Not sure why this one is having a problem selling... maybe I need to retake the pics, but the others I sold went pretty fast. I wish I could get the richness of the paint to show up better in the pics. The pics tend to make him look a bit washed out and he's really not. I was very careful to get the right, warm skin tone shades, with a slightly lighter shade, just under the eyes and a greyish tone above the eyes and on the ears.
I think I mention, in the listing, that I'm a portraiture artist, but have always had a love of Charlie, and couldn't find a reasonably priced replica that I was happy with, so decided to make one myself. Having an original leg was a huge help and, I think, adds a little something extra. I've decided to create some 22" kid-sized figures, just for fun. I have some sketches of what I'd like to do and, who knows, maybe this will turn into a little side job for me. I'll attach a funny, practice dummy I made of Anderson Cooper... I named this dummy "Mini Cooper" (lol). He's a 22" figure and I'm pretty happy with the way he turned out. Hope you enjoy! Again, thanks so much for the nice comments! Click here to view attached image. |
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