In the same spirit of the Dark Horse YOE! Studios sculpture post, here are 4 pieces from the Walt Disney Classics Collection: "Classic Comics" is their series based on classic Disney comic book covers.
WDCC Classic Comics Series #1 (2008): Donald Duck & Yellow Beak "Donald Duck Finds Pirate Gold"
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/PirateGold.jpg
WDCC Classic Comics Series #2 (2009): Donald Duck, Huey, Dewey & Louie "The Sheriff of Bullet Valley"
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/BulletValley.jpg
WDCC Classic Comics Series #3 (2010): Uncle Scrooge "Cash Register Concerto"
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/CashRegister.jpg
WDCC Classic Comics Series #4 (2011): Mickey Mouse & Donald Duck "Comic Book Companions"
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/ComicCompanions.jpg
They're all really beautiful in person, I was a little unsure of "Bullet Valley" until I saw it on display this April... the angle of the photo doesn't capture Donald's pose well, but it is really faithful to the cover and striking in person!
Here's a link to the fact sheets for this series, once you're there you can click on the thumbnails for info on the sculpture's inspiration, full specs, and additional photos:
http://www.wdccduckman.com/spgclassiccomicsseries.htm
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DuckburgUSA
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 05:35:10
Dutch Duckfan Down Under
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 10:34:45
Statue 1: Four Color 9
Statue 2: Four Color 199
Statue 3: Uncle Scrooge 5
Statue 4: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 33
But I'm sure anyone could've guessed that.
Statue 2: Four Color 199
Statue 3: Uncle Scrooge 5
Statue 4: Walt Disney's Comics and Stories 33
But I'm sure anyone could've guessed that.
MustangRockstar
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 16:18:50
And this Scrooge figure, while not "officially" part of the comic series, was part of the "comic inspired" line that served as the precursor to the comic series - http://www.wdccduckman.com/images/scroogemcduck/2004scrooge.jpg
Kimba_1962
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 17:38:23
Quote from user: DuckburgUSAThey're all really beautiful in person, I was a little unsure of "Bullet Valley" until I saw it on display this April... the angle of the photo doesn't capture Donald's pose well, but it is really faithful to the cover and striking in person!
You could also point out that the Nephews don't look as scared as they did on the Barks cover.
You could also point out that the Nephews don't look as scared as they did on the Barks cover.
Patrick Hanifin
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 18:55:31
I agree about the nephews not looking as scared. The whole piece just doesn't capture Carl's cover drawing well. Everything is so subdued and off compared to the cover that the whole piece just loses it for me. For instance, in the cover Donald's chest is way puffed out but not at all here. I think the people making these things don't realize how great Carl's drawings are to us and that we want a sculpture to look exactly like Carl drew it. We've looked at the ducks a million times and know how they should look. They change a little here, and a little there, and then they end up with something lukewarm like this...
Patrick Hanifin
www.PatrickHanifin.com
www.SqueakyCleanComedy.com
Patrick Hanifin
www.PatrickHanifin.com
www.SqueakyCleanComedy.com
DuckburgUSA
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 21:12:29
I agree, it's not 100% accurate to the Barks cover, but the angle of that photo (which seems to be the only front view online) is taken a bit higher than looking at it straight on. Looks a lot more attractive in person.
In the early 1990s, when Carl was still alive there were at least 2 more sculptures of "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" and they didn't look quite right either (plus the curious exclusion of the nephews, which kinda made Sheriff Don look a bit menacing without sheltering/protecting anyone). There's one bronze version and another porcelain version that pre-dates the WDCC sculpt we've been discussing. I kinda wonder if that's a pose that just can't be translated into three-dimensions?
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/BulletValley-A.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/BulletValley-B.jpg
Here's a link to both with some info: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1913833
In the early 1990s, when Carl was still alive there were at least 2 more sculptures of "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" and they didn't look quite right either (plus the curious exclusion of the nephews, which kinda made Sheriff Don look a bit menacing without sheltering/protecting anyone). There's one bronze version and another porcelain version that pre-dates the WDCC sculpt we've been discussing. I kinda wonder if that's a pose that just can't be translated into three-dimensions?
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/BulletValley-A.jpg
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/BulletValley-B.jpg
Here's a link to both with some info: http://www.liveauctioneers.com/item/1913833
DuckburgUSA
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 21:34:54
Quote from user: MustangRockstarAnd this Scrooge figure, while not "officially" part of the comic series, was part of the "comic inspired" line that served as the precursor to the comic series - http://www.wdccduckman.com/images/scroogemcduck/2004scrooge.jpg
Absolutely, Mustang! This is a Barks-inspired piece, based on of the opening splash panel of "Only A Poor Old Man" (Four Color #386).
WDCC (2004): Scrooge McDuck "A Pool of Riches" 2004
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/2004scrooge.jpg
Here's the info page with specs: http://www.wdccduckman.com/scroogemakesasplash3.htm
Absolutely, Mustang! This is a Barks-inspired piece, based on of the opening splash panel of "Only A Poor Old Man" (Four Color #386).
WDCC (2004): Scrooge McDuck "A Pool of Riches" 2004
http://i1197.photobucket.com/albums/aa436/DuckburgUSA/2004scrooge.jpg
Here's the info page with specs: http://www.wdccduckman.com/scroogemakesasplash3.htm
MustangRockstar
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-07 at 23:42:49
How do I include a picture in a post? I attempted to do so earlier and failed miserably.
Ramapith
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-08 at 04:04:37
Quote from user: DuckburgUSAIn the early 1990s, when Carl was still alive there were at least 2 more sculptures of "Sheriff of Bullet Valley" and they didn't look quite right either [...] There's one bronze version and another porcelain version that pre-dates the WDCC sculpt we've been discussing. I kinda wonder if that's a pose that just can't be translated into three-dimensions?
The porcelain one really isn't well-served by the angle of that photo.
From almost any other angle, it's just about perfect. (From the angle shown in the painting, it looks just like it.)
It used to be part of Steve Geppi's collection??and as such, it stood proudly by the Gemstone front desk when one entered our building. It deserved its place of honor; I'd go as far as to say it's easily the best Barks sculpture of them all, with "Lavender and Old Lace" a close second. (Of course, I could never afford either one, so it's a moot point.)
The porcelain one really isn't well-served by the angle of that photo.
From almost any other angle, it's just about perfect. (From the angle shown in the painting, it looks just like it.)
It used to be part of Steve Geppi's collection??and as such, it stood proudly by the Gemstone front desk when one entered our building. It deserved its place of honor; I'd go as far as to say it's easily the best Barks sculpture of them all, with "Lavender and Old Lace" a close second. (Of course, I could never afford either one, so it's a moot point.)
Kneon
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-08 at 11:16:35
Those. Are awesome.
Arnaud
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-08 at 12:54:37
Quote from user: DuckburgUSAWDCC (2004): Scrooge McDuck "A Pool of Riches" 2004
It might be the first time Scrooge wears those classic three-stripped gloves. :D
It might be the first time Scrooge wears those classic three-stripped gloves. :D
DuckburgUSA
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-08 at 15:23:47
Quote from user: MustangRockstarHow do I include a picture in a post? I attempted to do so earlier and failed miserably.
It's real easy, Mustang:
1. You just need the web address of the image
(if it's your own personal image, just upload it to flickr, photobucket, yfrog or a similar type of image storage site)
2. Then you can just paste the web address in the space between these two bracketed codes:
3. After you hit "Submit" it'll show up in your post! Just make sure the size isn't too huge, it'll make the forum page load much slower.
It's real easy, Mustang:
1. You just need the web address of the image
(if it's your own personal image, just upload it to flickr, photobucket, yfrog or a similar type of image storage site)
2. Then you can just paste the web address in the space between these two bracketed codes:
3. After you hit "Submit" it'll show up in your post! Just make sure the size isn't too huge, it'll make the forum page load much slower.
MustangRockstar
Classic Comics Series from the Walt Disney Classics Collection
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2011-08-08 at 17:37:17
Danke.
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