Ron English Obama Lincoln Busts

Discussion in 'Americans and Other Western Gaijin' started by Autodactyl, Nov 4, 2008.

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  1. Autodactyl

    Autodactyl Toy Prince

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    I'm really liking these. Nice to see someone else doing these sorts of busts.
     
    Autodactyl, Nov 4, 2008
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  2. Locomoco

    Locomoco Die-Cast

    I suddenly have a craving for Pez candy...
     
    Locomoco, Nov 4, 2008
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  3. ---NT---

    ---NT--- Prototype

    I like his 2D art, but I don't think his paintings translate very well into 3D sculpts - especially in cheap vinyl.
     
    ---NT---, Nov 4, 2008
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  4. nefasth

    nefasth Mini Boss

    WoW, what’s next, Ninja Turtles busts with mixed image of the real painters face ?
    No originality at all in this, + Obama is hardly discernable in there.
     
    nefasth, Nov 4, 2008
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  5. uberboy

    uberboy Line of Credit

    I'd have to agree on both sentiments.
     
    uberboy, Nov 4, 2008
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  6. bansheebot

    bansheebot Super Deformed

    Busts fucking suck.
     
    bansheebot, Nov 4, 2008
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  7. BloodDrinker6969

    BloodDrinker6969 Die-Cast

    Looks more like Chris Kristofferson.
     
    BloodDrinker6969, Nov 4, 2008
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  8. hillsy11

    hillsy11 Post Pimp

    I was thinking Kenny Rogers.
     
    hillsy11, Nov 4, 2008
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  9. rhinomilk

    rhinomilk Vintage

    i like it.. but i don't know why i'd buy it. i like the original image.. it's so freaky
     
    rhinomilk, Nov 4, 2008
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  10. Stone

    Stone Side Dealer

    TOTAL TURD!!!!!!
     
    Stone, Nov 4, 2008
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  11. jhateball

    jhateball Addicted

    Looks like maybe the head is articulated at the neck...not to say it redeems this at all, but that's a swell innovation on the 'bust' idea.

    Or something.
     
    jhateball, Nov 4, 2008
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  12. sumatra71

    sumatra71 Super Deformed

    totally agree 100%...
     
    sumatra71, Nov 4, 2008
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  13. Slack

    Slack Mini Boss

    not all of them, but this one for sure
     
    Slack, Nov 4, 2008
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  14. Kevlo9

    Kevlo9 Super Deformed

    I'll stick with the print!

    I'm sure these are crazy $$$!
     
    Kevlo9, Nov 4, 2008
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  15. Anti Social Andy

    Anti Social Andy Die-Cast

    $200 crazy to be exact!

    Election Day 2008 Ron English's Abraham Obama 16" vinyl bust sculpted by Vin Teng. The bust is based on the Ron English's Abraham Obama poster that is a Pop-inspired bit of street art. The white version is pretty much sold out as they were selected by Democratic party officials. The edition size of each color way is limited to only 50 pieces worldwide.
     
    Anti Social Andy, Nov 4, 2008
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  16. Dean

    Dean Prototype

    Vin Teng, meet Merrell Gage...

    "Of course, he had ears..." SLAP!
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    Dean, Nov 4, 2008
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  17. bannedindc

    bannedindc S7 Royalty

    Are you guys sure this isn't a repro from the Hello video?
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    bannedindc, Nov 4, 2008
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  18. alifeintoys

    alifeintoys Side Dealer

    ssur glow apethoven was ok ...back then.
     
    alifeintoys, Nov 4, 2008
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  19. VELOCITRON

    VELOCITRON Comment King

    Took me forever to hunt that GID one down after I got the pink one, but it was worth it. They both rule super hard.

    Another bust that doesn't suck:

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    The Abrama one, on the other hand...
     
    VELOCITRON, Nov 4, 2008
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  20. bryce_r

    bryce_r Die-Cast

    Yeah..I agree. His paintings are great but they do not translate at all into 3d toys/sculpts.
     
    bryce_r, Nov 5, 2008
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  21. ted kopper

    ted kopper Side Dealer

    gotta milk the obama fad as much as he can
     
    ted kopper, Nov 5, 2008
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  22. sumatra71

    sumatra71 Super Deformed

    that alien bust would look way better if it didn't have the writing at the bottom...

    gotta be the best bust I've ever seen as far as bust's are concerned...
     
    sumatra71, Nov 5, 2008
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  23. ribbon controller

    ribbon controller S7 Royalty

    now I'd buy that in glow vinyl!
     
    ribbon controller, Nov 6, 2008
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  24. joshuajh

    joshuajh Administrator Staff Member

    the painting (and prints of it) of lincoln/obama was striking visually, and politically/historically interesting and relevant.

    i dont think the bust has nearly the same effect. ron english's mastery of the brush did not seem to translate into sculpture.
     
    joshuajh, Nov 6, 2008
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  25. cpt backslap

    cpt backslap Toy Prince

    i like his work and the print but it didnt transfer well to a bust. It hardly looks like it. I would still get it if i had the 200 to spend right now.
     
    cpt backslap, Nov 6, 2008
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