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It's The Late Show...starring David Letterman! Paul Schaffer's Here, Too!

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  • K
    Fun Will Now Commence
    • Jun 20, 2001
    • 2524

    It's The Late Show...starring David Letterman! Paul Schaffer's Here, Too!

    Hello, Everyone.

    Here are my latest additions. I've been wanting to do these guys for a long time. I've been watching Letterman ever since he went on the air at NBC and I love his sense of humor.

    This is also my first time sculpting and casting a head (Dave's). I learned a lot doing these guys. I made the cards, too.

    Dave: Dave's hair, by his own admission, is odd. Odd color, odd style, etc. Over the years, it's thinned and changed and for a while it was very short and gray but lately they've been highlighting it with blonde streaks and making it fluffier. I tried to give him a sort of mish-mash of his latest few hairstyles. The hair was tough; I thought about applying "real" hair, but I didn't like the way it turned out. Hence, I went with this. I also didn't want to make his likeness a charicature, so the gap in his teeth is as subtle as I could make it. His double breasted suit jacket was a challenge!

    Here is a full shot of Dave. The little card in his hand says "Stupid Pet Tricks".



    Here's a closeup of Dave's head, both with and without glasses:






    Paul: I purchased Paul's head (unpainted) from Dave Mc/Paul Evans and modified it to suit Paul. Paul's famous for wearing wild ties, glasses, and suits. I purposely gave him a larger and longer jacket, more casual like the ones he wears.

    Here's Paul without his glasses:



    I made Paul two pairs of glasses, first the pair with brown lenses and then the pair with blue lenses. I think I prefer the ones with the blue lenses, as Paul wears blue glasses pretty often.

    Here is a photo of Paul wearing the two pairs of glasses I made:



    Here are some photos of Dave and Paul together, both loose and carded.

    Thanks for looking, Everyone!







    Last edited by K; Sep 29, '07, 1:37 PM.
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  • mikeoz
    Mego Maker
    • Mar 9, 2007
    • 1436

    #2
    These have to be some of the most original and creative customs that I've seen. They are also extemely well done. Great job!
    Looking for:
    Lincoln Phantom of the Opera

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    • K
      Fun Will Now Commence
      • Jun 20, 2001
      • 2524

      #3
      ^ Thanks SO much, mike. I appreciate your kind words!
      I LOVE CHEESECAKE!!!sigpic


      "...and the Geeks shall inherit the earth."

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      • DocDrako
        Formerly Doc Drako
        • Nov 11, 2004
        • 2813

        #4
        Cool! I'm a fan of Dave from the NBC days as well. Nice work! I like the "Stupid Pet Trick" accessory too. Again, good job!

        "I prefer to remain an enigma."

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        • thunderbolt
          Hi Ernie!!!
          • Feb 15, 2004
          • 34211

          #5
          Wow. Really nice work, and way original.
          You must try to generate happiness within yourself. If you aren't happy in one place, chances are you won't be happy anyplace. -Ernie Banks

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          • Dave Mc
            Administrator
            • Oct 20, 2002
            • 17827

            #6
            Heh, those are off the chart. Most creative use of a Kojak head ever!

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            • The Toyroom
              The Packaging King
              • Dec 31, 2004
              • 16653

              #7
              Oh yeah! Those are amazing! Very original idea and well done!
              Think OUTSIDE the Box! For the BEST in Repro & Custom Packaging!

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              • megowgsh
                Customego HoF Curator
                • Nov 19, 2003
                • 7420

                #8
                Very, very clever. Nice job!
                Check out ALL my customs at https://www.facebook.com/megowgshcustoms

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                • K
                  Fun Will Now Commence
                  • Jun 20, 2001
                  • 2524

                  #9
                  ^ Thanks, Everyone for the feedback! I appreciate it!


                  Most creative use of a Kojak head ever!
                  Thanks, Dave. *laughs*



                  I would try to send pics of the to the show.
                  Yeah...I was contemplating doing just that, T3T. Of course, they'll think I'm a total nut job. LOL!!!!
                  I LOVE CHEESECAKE!!!sigpic


                  "...and the Geeks shall inherit the earth."

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                  • bagmonster
                    Registered Lurker
                    • Apr 13, 2002
                    • 801

                    #10
                    Fantastic! I'm a big fan of the show and these customs.

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                    • HardyGirl
                      Mego Museum's Poster Girl
                      • Apr 3, 2007
                      • 13949

                      #11
                      Wow! I never would have thought of that! You should do one for Arsenio!
                      "Do you believe, you believe in magic?
                      'Cos I believe, I believe that I do,
                      Yes, I can see I believe that it's magic
                      If your mission is magic your love will shine true."

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                      • K
                        Fun Will Now Commence
                        • Jun 20, 2001
                        • 2524

                        #12
                        ^ Thanks!

                        You should do one for Arsenio!
                        *laughs* Well, I was never a huge Arsenio fan, but I can imagine he'd be do-able.

                        And Conan O'Brien! He'd be a blast to do! And Leno.......hmmm.... but then I'd feel "disloyal" to Dave somehow. :
                        I LOVE CHEESECAKE!!!sigpic


                        "...and the Geeks shall inherit the earth."

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                        • Scout
                          New Member
                          • Aug 19, 2005
                          • 28

                          #13
                          Amazing work!

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                          • daffy213
                            Persistent Member
                            • Mar 3, 2003
                            • 2077

                            #14
                            Pretty Darn Cool...Pretty Darn Cool Indeed.
                            I Reject Your Reality and Substitute My Own....

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                            • toys2cool
                              Ultimate Mego Warrior
                              • Nov 27, 2006
                              • 28605

                              #15
                              They looks awesome K,that tooth gap David was dead on
                              "Time to nut up or shut up" -Tallahassee

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