So one of my life goals is to make a series of vinyl toys, and this weekend, I decided to start that life goal early. It's still really crappy and in its early stages, but I'm going to keep working on it. Either way, I'm pretty proud of it, and I'm going to be working on some other prototypes, and during my spring break I'm going to be molding and casting a bunch of them. Hopefully if they're polished enough, they'll be ready by summer for Lowdtown. Since I don't really want to work overseas, I'll most likely be doing them all by hand, but I think it'll be worth it. They'll be in super limited editions, but it'll be cool. Well that's my rant, check it out. Sorry for the crappy pic, took it with my laptop. <img src="http://xs537.xs.to/xs537/09100/photo_18565.jpg" /> ---------------------------- Progress - March 16, 2009 <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=232">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=232</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip1.jpg" /> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip2.jpg" /> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip3.jpg" /> ---------------------------- Progress - March 17, 2009 Finished casting 6 Mooks. They came out fantastic, I'm really proud! Check the blog to see the detailed process with a lot of pictures! <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=241">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=241</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mook7.jpg" /> ---------------------------- Final Mook - March 18, 2009 There's a whole shitload of pics on the blog post to go along with it, so I recommend you check it out! <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=253">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=253</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mook8.jpg" /> 2009-05-04T10:23:35-04:00 77 2009-03-08T21:30:47-04:00 15296 false false 9002 2341 2 2009-11-08T02:12:47-05:00 1643 looks sick! 15296 Post 2009-03-08T21:40:13-04:00 396224 497 2009-03-08T21:40:13-04:00 <blockquote><cite>seibei said:</cite> looks sick!</blockquote> Haha, the paint job is terrible, but it's really smooth! I sanded this thing for like an hour! This is just a prototype, so as long as it makes a smooth cast, I'm happy. 15296 Post 2009-03-08T21:41:40-04:00 396225 2341 2009-03-08T21:41:40-04:00 shoulda made the loud can figure 15296 Post 2009-03-08T21:46:52-04:00 396229 9706 2009-03-08T21:46:52-04:00 nice man, we have been talking about this too, good job ! 15296 Post 2009-03-08T21:47:43-04:00 396230 1585 2009-03-08T21:47:43-04:00 <blockquote><cite>RobotTiger said:</cite> shoulda made the loud can figure</blockquote> Yea, that was my original idea, but then I realized that execution is much harder than expected. I'll work on it soon and see how it goes. I have awesome ideas for mouthcan as a vinyl figure though, so I really hope I can get it together. 15296 Post 2009-03-08T21:59:41-04:00 396241 2341 2009-03-08T21:59:41-04:00 soooooo cool. you should do some sort of process thread thingy. 15296 Post 2009-03-08T22:55:06-04:00 396296 67 2009-03-08T22:55:22-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Joey said:</cite> soooooo cool. you should do some sort of process thread thingy.</blockquote> thanks joey. Yea definitely, I'll be posting WIP's on twitter too, so if anyone's interested you can follow me @lowdtown. 15296 Post 2009-03-08T23:08:59-04:00 396310 2341 2009-03-08T23:08:59-04:00 super cool man! soo you could also try resin casting too.... this is a WAY indepth tutorial I had foudn a while back... but it is pretty badass.. i mean its typical for making resin casts of those garage kit figures, but it is helpful http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=85578 good luck! 15296 Post 2009-03-09T00:03:06-04:00 396339 2870 2009-03-09T00:03:06-04:00 awesome awesome awesome 15296 Post 2009-03-09T00:05:04-04:00 396341 1404 2009-03-09T00:05:04-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Killer Napkins said:</cite> super cool man! soo you could also try resin casting too.... this is a WAY indepth tutorial I had foudn a while back... but it is pretty badass.. i mean its typical for making resin casts of those garage kit figures, but it is helpful http://www.conceptart.org/forums/showthread.php?t=85578 good luck!</blockquote> Yea, I was thinking resin casting, I'm not sure what I'm doing yet, I'm going to go out and buy my casting stuff soon. I'm planning to resin cast with resin plaster, but I'm not sure how sturdy that stuff is. Probably wouldn't hold up to a fall too well. Have any experience with that stuff? holy fucking shit! I've been to that site before, and it's unreal how amazing some of those dudes are. I'm going to try something a bit more detailed for my next figure (a la "I'm the Boss" design character). <blockquote><cite>skullface said:</cite> awesome awesome awesome</blockquote> Thank you kindly. 15296 Post 2009-03-09T00:22:48-04:00 396376 2341 2009-03-09T00:22:48-04:00 That's fantastic dude, I'm excited to see the outcome! 15296 Post 2009-03-09T03:15:02-04:00 396541 5289 2009-03-09T03:15:02-04:00 Looks cool! I wish I had that kinda talent to pull off something like that . . . 15296 Post 2009-03-09T03:33:58-04:00 396554 4460 2009-03-09T03:33:58-04:00 Looks great! 15296 Post 2009-03-09T04:07:40-04:00 396578 3086 2009-03-09T04:07:40-04:00 looks sick. i love the eyebrows you do. 15296 Post 2009-03-09T05:15:54-04:00 396610 2879 2009-03-09T05:15:54-04:00 <blockquote><cite>khay said:</cite> That's fantastic dude, I'm excited to see the outcome!</blockquote> <blockquote><cite>"Crazy" Mike said:</cite> Looks cool! I wish I had that kinda talent to pull off something like that . . .</blockquote> <blockquote><cite>Greg Abbott said:</cite> Looks great!</blockquote> <blockquote><cite>gaunty said:</cite> looks sick. i love the eyebrows you do.</blockquote> Thanks guys! 15296 Post 2009-03-09T08:11:42-04:00 396646 2341 2009-03-09T08:11:42-04:00 I finished the mold today! Here are some pics of my progress and you can visit my blog to learn about my (shitty) step by step. I recommend reading the blog entry if you want to learn how (not) to make a mold. <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=232">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=232</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip1.jpg" /> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip2.jpg" /> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/wip3.jpg" /> I'll try to update tomorrow if my cast goes well. 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:41:23-04:00 406122 2341 2009-03-16T23:41:23-04:00 That's so awesome! 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:43:52-04:00 406127 12203 2009-03-16T23:43:52-04:00 <blockquote><cite>thefreshsmith said:</cite> That's so awesome!</blockquote> It'll be even awesome-er tomorrow! ..hopefully 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:45:36-04:00 406129 2341 2009-03-16T23:45:36-04:00 Thanks amazing dude! One of my plans for the future as well! 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:46:29-04:00 406131 1368 2009-03-16T23:46:29-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Benjamin Lande said:</cite> Thanks amazing dude! One of my plans for the future as well!</blockquote> Yea, I'm excited. I kind of went into it head first; I wish I researched and planned things better. But I'm excited regardless, and hopefully things turn out well. Check back tomorrow to see how the cast went! 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:49:53-04:00 406140 2341 2009-03-16T23:49:53-04:00 Awesome! You've inspired me to do some major research on the DIY molds. Thank you for this! 15296 Post 2009-03-16T23:54:35-04:00 406144 4931 2009-03-16T23:54:35-04:00 Dude that is awesome! what are you making the mold out of? You'll def. sell a lot of them for sure. I'll buy 15296 Post 2009-03-17T00:04:29-04:00 406157 12157 2009-03-17T00:04:29-04:00 <blockquote><cite>pitchgrim said:</cite> Dude that is awesome! what are you making the mold out of? You'll def. sell a lot of them for sure. I'll buy</blockquote> I'm using rebound 25 silicone rubber. Thanks! 15296 Post 2009-03-17T00:16:06-04:00 406162 2341 2009-03-17T00:16:06-04:00 Ray, what kind of material are you going to be putting into the mold? Edit: I'll take your advice and read up on the KidRobot forum. 15296 Post 2009-03-17T00:38:53-04:00 406187 4931 2009-03-17T00:42:01-04:00 I love this I'll def. buy 15296 Post 2009-03-17T00:40:00-04:00 406189 10727 2009-03-17T00:40:00-04:00 Haha, thanks guys! 15296 Post 2009-03-17T00:54:22-04:00 406214 2341 2009-03-17T00:54:22-04:00 I'm really stoked to see the finished product! 15296 Post 2009-03-17T05:35:46-04:00 406456 5289 2009-03-17T05:35:46-04:00 Finished part 2 of the making of Mook. Check the blog to see a really detailed description of my casting process. Plenty of images too. I'm really happy with how they turned out! <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=241">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=241</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mook7.jpg" /> 15296 Post 2009-03-18T02:52:44-04:00 407779 2341 2009-03-18T02:52:44-04:00 hey man thanks for sharing this, you are a father now 15296 Post 2009-03-18T07:03:55-04:00 407865 11807 2009-03-18T07:03:55-04:00 that is cool you are a pioneer in this world now I don't even see the biggest brands on this site have that 15296 Post 2009-03-18T10:26:35-04:00 407956 10727 2009-03-18T10:26:35-04:00 P.s. How much will they cost when the come out? I want one :) 15296 Post 2009-03-18T10:30:25-04:00 407958 10727 2009-03-18T10:30:25-04:00 <blockquote><cite>SlippyBog said:</cite> P.s. How much will they cost when the come out? I want one :)</blockquote> I'm not really sure yet, but they might be a bit pricey. Considering all the labor and handwork that went into these, I feel like they are pretty valuable. Also, I"m going to be hand-numbering them, which adds a rare factor too. We'll see... haha. I have cool ideas for the packaging too! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T13:34:51-04:00 408098 2341 2009-03-18T13:34:51-04:00 this is so cool. im super impressed. i want to do this a lot. 15296 Post 2009-03-18T13:36:58-04:00 408101 67 2009-03-18T13:36:58-04:00 Nice work! You are a crafty craftsman! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T13:37:48-04:00 408104 9002 2009-03-18T13:37:48-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Joey said:</cite> this is so cool. im super impressed. i want to do this a lot.</blockquote> Thanks Joey, you should, it's fun! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T13:38:00-04:00 408105 2341 2009-03-18T13:38:00-04:00 So cool! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T15:01:22-04:00 408179 2765 2009-03-18T15:01:22-04:00 <blockquote><cite>RAWRoutLOWD said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>SlippyBog said:</cite> P.s. How much will they cost when the come out? I want one :)</blockquote> I'm not really sure yet, but they might be a bit pricey. Considering all the labor and handwork that went into these, I feel like they are pretty valuable. Also, I"m going to be hand-numbering them, which adds a rare factor too. We'll see... haha. I have cool ideas for the packaging too!</blockquote> well they'll be worth it and you should do a mouth can logo for packaging 15296 Post 2009-03-18T17:40:20-04:00 408357 10727 2009-03-18T17:40:44-04:00 this thread = huge inspiration 15296 Post 2009-03-18T19:02:09-04:00 408456 1876 2009-03-18T19:02:09-04:00 ^ forreal! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T19:06:30-04:00 408458 1404 2009-03-18T19:06:30-04:00 Wow, you guys are so nice. Thanks, it really means a lot. Well, I finished painting and finishing the first 6 Mooks today, and they came out really nicely. I have a whole bunch of pictures to go with it, so I'll post to the Lowdtown blog later. I had a crazy idea for the packaging, but I'm not sure how realistic it is. Thanks for all the support guys! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:11:11-04:00 408544 2341 2009-03-18T21:11:11-04:00 Fuck, post the painted pics NOW. I'm anxious. 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:37:08-04:00 408553 5289 2009-03-18T21:37:08-04:00 <blockquote><cite>khay said:</cite> Fuck, post the painted pics NOW. I'm anxious.</blockquote> Haha, yea I'm really proud of them. My camera ran out of battery, so I'll post them up after it's done charging. 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:49:31-04:00 408562 2341 2009-03-18T21:49:31-04:00 Cool beans dude, you should be really proud of yourself. You're killin' it! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:50:57-04:00 408564 5289 2009-03-18T21:50:57-04:00 awesome stuff 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:51:01-04:00 408565 1093 2009-03-18T21:51:01-04:00 were do you get the vinyl for the toy at 15296 Post 2009-03-18T21:59:43-04:00 408572 11265 2009-03-18T21:59:43-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Innate Premium said:</cite> were do you get the vinyl for the toy at</blockquote> It's not actually vinyl, I just used resin. I'm not sure where to get it besides online or a very hobby specific store. 15296 Post 2009-03-18T22:04:00-04:00 408576 2341 2009-03-18T22:04:00-04:00 <blockquote><cite>RAWRoutLOWD said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>Innate Premium said:</cite> were do you get the vinyl for the toy at</blockquote> It's not actually vinyl, I just used resin. I'm not sure where to get it besides online or a very hobby specific store.</blockquote> ok im not trying to get all into your business but how in the hell do you do it. like do you just cut your design into the resin or is it sum complicated method you have to go through to get the resin into the shape and form you want it 15296 Post 2009-03-18T22:08:15-04:00 408584 11265 2009-03-18T22:08:15-04:00 fantastic! now I realize why these little suckers cost so much. I really want to try this on my own. super inspiring. you rule. 15296 Post 2009-03-18T22:10:49-04:00 408589 1404 2009-03-18T22:10:49-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Innate Premium said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>RAWRoutLOWD said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>Innate Premium said:</cite> were do you get the vinyl for the toy at</blockquote> It's not actually vinyl, I just used resin. I'm not sure where to get it besides online or a very hobby specific store.</blockquote> ok im not trying to get all into your business but how in the hell do you do it. like do you just cut your design into the resin or is it sum complicated method you have to go through to get the resin into the shape and form you want it</blockquote> No, the resin is a liquid. You pour it into your mold and it hardens to your shape. <blockquote><cite>skullface said:</cite> fantastic! now I realize why these little suckers cost so much. I really want to try this on my own. super inspiring. you rule.</blockquote> Haha, thanks! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T23:07:16-04:00 408622 2341 2009-03-18T23:07:16-04:00 great job man, looking forward to seeing them painted! 15296 Post 2009-03-18T23:16:44-04:00 408631 9757 2009-03-18T23:16:44-04:00 I proudly present: Mook There's a whole shitload of pics on the blog post, so I recommend you check it out! <a href="http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=253">http://blog.lowdtown.com/?p=253</a> <img src="http://blog.lowdtown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/mook8.jpg" /> 15296 Post 2009-03-18T23:54:45-04:00 408677 2341 2009-03-18T23:54:45-04:00 These are simply excellent! I've enjoyed following the start to finish. 15296 Post 2009-03-19T00:03:55-04:00 408687 4931 2009-03-19T00:03:55-04:00 <blockquote><cite>FuzzyInk said:</cite> These are simply excellent! I've enjoyed following the start to finish.</blockquote> Thanks John! Glad you like them. 15296 Post 2009-03-19T00:16:39-04:00 408694 2341 2009-03-19T00:16:39-04:00 Very cool, Ray - I really dig these! 15296 Post 2009-03-19T00:31:47-04:00 408696 7038 2009-03-19T00:31:47-04:00 <blockquote><cite>FuzzyInk said:</cite> These are simply excellent! I've enjoyed following the start to finish.</blockquote> +1 I'm saving up to buy them hopefully there a least around $50 or less but I'll buy any ways 15296 Post 2009-03-19T00:59:38-04:00 408725 10727 2009-03-19T00:59:38-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Coty said:</cite> Very cool, Ray - I really dig these!</blockquote> Thanks Coty! <blockquote><cite>SlippyBog said:</cite> <blockquote><cite>FuzzyInk said:</cite> These are simply excellent! I've enjoyed following the start to finish.</blockquote> +1 I'm saving up to buy them hopefully there a least around $50 or less but I'll buy any ways</blockquote> Don't worry, they won't cost that much. 15296 Post 2009-03-19T01:43:45-04:00 408744 2341 2009-03-19T01:43:45-04:00 they could be a little smoother but it's way better than I could do in the first place so I really can't hate, nice job man! 15296 Post 2009-03-19T01:53:39-04:00 408749 785 2009-03-19T01:53:39-04:00 The Mook toys will be released very soon. Here's a shot of the custom packaging I slaved over today. I had to cut out the mouths and put in the acetate layer. They look sweet, if I do say so myself. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3496435530_4676a379b6.jpg?v=0" /> 15296 Post 2009-05-03T01:59:31-04:00 643461 2341 2009-05-03T01:59:31-04:00 Packaging looks good - shame all the links are shot :) 15296 Post 2009-05-03T02:06:19-04:00 643491 3005 2009-05-03T02:06:19-04:00 <blockquote><cite>Ameeee said:</cite> Packaging looks good - shame all the links are shot :)</blockquote> Oh darn you're right. I think it's because my host is updating their servers right now. 15296 Post 2009-05-03T02:16:30-04:00 643601 2341 2009-05-03T02:16:30-04:00 those look amazing!! cant wait to see the finished mooks 15296 Post 2009-05-03T02:19:51-04:00 643611 10976 2009-05-03T02:19:51-04:00 awesome! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T02:21:05-04:00 643621 9181 2009-05-03T02:21:05-04:00 Holy shit the packaging looks so dope, good work! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T04:23:41-04:00 644141 5289 2009-05-03T04:23:41-04:00 Wow this project really has come along very well . . . 15296 Post 2009-05-03T05:11:54-04:00 644271 4460 2009-05-03T05:11:54-04:00 packaging and mooks look killer man ! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T05:50:53-04:00 644471 9211 2009-05-03T05:50:58-04:00 Yes, I want one! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T07:42:09-04:00 644761 11176 2009-05-03T07:42:09-04:00 these are awesome! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T07:57:07-04:00 644821 10606 2009-05-03T07:57:07-04:00 These came out really sweet dude! I'm getting more and more interested in creating my own mold. I'd love to read more on the process. Again, awesome work! 15296 Post 2009-05-03T09:56:38-04:00 645201 1498 2009-05-03T09:56:58-04:00 looks really amazing. I'd love to own one. 15296 Post 2009-05-03T11:07:58-04:00 645431 2011 2009-05-03T11:07:58-04:00 the packaging is intense dude, you are fucking awesome 15296 Post 2009-05-03T12:05:28-04:00 645721 3515 2009-05-03T12:05:28-04:00 Yep I'm buying one dude I cant wait that's some sweet packaging 15296 Post 2009-05-03T12:16:12-04:00 645761 10727 2009-05-03T12:16:12-04:00 I'm so happy you guys like it. This whole thing has been so much work, but worth it. Pretty much everything was handmade, so it's great to see everything coming together. They go on sale tonight at 12:00am EST. So grab one quick if you want one because there's literally only 6 available at $25 a piece. 15296 Post 2009-05-03T12:22:06-04:00 645791 2341 2009-05-03T12:22:06-04:00 Looks so sick! :) 15296 Post 2009-05-03T12:43:08-04:00 645921 5982 2009-05-03T12:43:08-04:00 thank you 15296 Post 2009-05-03T13:27:01-04:00 646111 2341 2009-05-03T13:27:01-04:00 those boxes are A+ 15296 Post 2009-05-03T15:16:57-04:00 647091 1404 2009-05-03T15:16:57-04:00 <blockquote><cite>RAWRoutLOWD said:</cite> The Mook toys will be released very soon. Here's a shot of the custom packaging I slaved over today. I had to cut out the mouths and put in the acetate layer. They look sweet, if I do say so myself. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/3496435530_4676a379b6.jpg?v=0" /></blockquote> sweet packaging. 15296 Post 2009-05-04T02:51:35-04:00 652521 9099 2009-05-04T02:51:35-04:00 the branding elements & packaging are ace!!! 15296 Post 2009-05-04T10:23:35-04:00 654681 9002 2009-05-04T10:23:35-04:00