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Not a custom, but sad news. RIP Russel Pittman
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RIP. I'd be a hypocrite if I didn't acknowledge that we had disagreements, but I never wanted anything bad to happen to him. -
It is a sad day for sure
RIP RUSSCheck out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustomsComment
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Too young. My sympathy to his family, RIP Russ.WANTED: Dick Grayson SI trousers; gray AJ Mustang horse; vintage RC Batman (Bruce Wayne) head; minty Wolfman tights; mint Black Knight sword; minty Launcelot boots; Lion Rock (pale) Dracula & Mummy heads; Lion Rock Franky squared boots; Wayne Foundation blue furniture; Flash Gordon/Ming (10") unbroken holsters; CHiPs gloved arms; POTA T2 tan body; CTVT/vintage Friar Tuck robes, BBP TZ Burgess Meredith glasses.Comment
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That’s awful. I too bought some awesome heads from him. Rest In PeaceCheck out my website: Megozine Covers - HomeComment
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To be honest I know many people had some issues with Russ, I was not a MM Member back than but most people know or heard all the stories. I only dealt with him via email, sometimes FB and Ebay and was lucky enough to never have any issues with him. As far as talent goes - he sure had a lot of it (IMO)
Rest in Piece Russell Pittman - very sad to hear this news but also grateful for all you have done for us Mego Collectors. Thank you for all the Awesome Heads - my collection just would not have been the same without you. Your work was Amazing and you were a true pioneer of the hobby and you will be missed."Where Does He Get Those Wonderful Toys?"Comment
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Russell was a polarizing figure for sure. We were good friends for several years then had a falling out over some of his business practices, only to re-connect again the past few years (although nothing like it was earlier). Russ' biggest problem was probably over-estimating his strengths and turning a blind eye to his weaknesses...which I guess is most of us.
Russ was not in good health when I knew him several years ago and would visit him in Memphis at his home. I believe his father had died at an early age and he was afraid he would as well. 49 is definitely young in my book.
He was a superb customizer and gave the customs world a whole lot of mego scale heads. He was willing to give a tip or help you become a better customizer if you asked. His work will be missed. RIPComment
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Sad indeed. I have lived long enough to know many people will pass through our lives, not all of them are meant to be forever. Russell was a good friend for a long time, although that friendship has long since ended, it has always been missed. Russell was a visionary who brought head shrinking out of the dark ages and he created more than a few of todays popular customizers in the process. Rest in peace Russell.LOOK
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It’s terrible, what happened to him.
RIP Russ.Comment
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