Remco Monsters Prototypes

[Chris]

Is it too late to imprison the people that cast these works of art?

[Earth 2 Chris]

That is all kinds of awesome. I think part of it also stems from the fact that the process has been refined over the years, and we get a closer approximation of the sculptor's true work now on most toy lines.

One thing that's always puzzled me...why does Remco's Phantom look a little heavy? Lon Chaney Sr. was not a heavy man at all. Now Jr. was a little thick, but Daddy was pretty slim.

Chris

[PNGwynne]

^Not heavy, but with some pronounced features of middle-age that you can see from make-up to make-up, and which are often exaggerated in Phantom sculpts. Chaney Sr., though was quite fit compared to his son, although Creighton was much taller.

Those "original" casts are awesome, btw--thanks so much for sharing! One of my favorite lines ever.

[dr_cyclops]

These make me wonder how detail is routinely lost in the final production run (at least back in the 70's). Just look at the detail lost between the original Superman sculpt and the final product-

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That would have been funnier if I knew how to attach the pics in the proper size. Seriously, these are uber cool and do really give insight into the process.

OMG, look at how much of his spit-curl alone was lost. That's it, you high and mighty toy companies (of the past maybe, possibly now)! Some of us want answers to questions that have yet to be asked!
This isn't the first time these companies have messed with me. Back in the early 80s I created a line of fecal teddy bears. Not only did my bears care, they gave a s**t! ...I'm sorry, what were we talking about? lol

[torgospizza]

These make me wonder how detail is routinely lost in the final production run (at least back in the 70's). Just look at the detail lost between the original Superman sculpt and the final product-

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I'm pretty sure that first pic of Supes is the DC Direct 13" version that came with the Clark Kent suit. Compare it to the figure on the left in this picture. The head is also separate from the neck, unlike the Basa which has the head and neck in one piece like a Mego.

EDIT: I just noticed if you go here, click on the picture and then when it pops up hit the right arrow, it'll take you to the next picture which is identical to the one posted. I thought it looked familiar!

[dr_cyclops]

I'm pretty sure that first pic of Supes is the DC Direct 13" version that came with the Clark Kent suit. Compare it to the figure on the left in this picture. The head is also separate from the neck, unlike the Basa which has the head and neck in one piece like a Mego.

Yes it is. I'm pretty sure Wee67 was making fun of my mistake. I feel so foolish. The thread title clearly states 'Prototype' and I assumed these two were originals.
I just love it, when others make fun of my mistakes.
Thanks Wee67. Just remember, if you make fun of dr_cyclops, he will do everything he can to help.

[torgospizza]

Yes it is. I'm pretty sure Wee67 was making fun of my mistake. I feel so foolish. The thread title clearly states 'Prototype' and I assumed these two were originals.
I just love it, when others make fun of my mistakes.
Thanks Wee67. Just remember, if you make fun of dr_cyclops, he will do everything he can to help.

Sorry if I underscored anything there, dr_cyclops. Sometimes I'm a bit thicker-witted than I'd like to admit. I've seen such crazy claims on the internet, it's dulled my humor detector beyond repair.

[Wee67]

No joke on you, Cyclops. Just an apparently weak atempt at humor.

[kresge1]

Awesome. I love the original sculpts much better

[dr_cyclops]

No joke on you, Cyclops. Just an apparently weak atempt at humor.

I loved it! Made me giggle.