so, 2010 marks the beginning of my new toy endeavor. dear bear will be my new toy company. i'll be self producing my own figures in resin. i hope to release one new sculpt a month, and have new colorways available on a monthly basis. each colorway will be small-ish, around 10 each.

i'm also going to have a solo show at the super7 florida store in late april showcasing all dead bear figures. there will also be an exclusive figure available only at the show, with a possible alternate colorway available at the sf store.

it should be fun. i'll document the progress here

zombeard shaved?

he'll probably look somethign lke this when he's done, though some fur and elephant feet my make an appearance

that dude is so awesome. i love the reeeeeally small teeth.

Looking good Motor, you should make mini resins for all your customs.

Update

Been digging watching your updates... even if the actual creature is totally gross and I would have a hard time painting one

I love all the chubby chins.

finally got around to putting some more time into this little bugger. hope to be pouring resin by the new year

The final sculpt has really helped to breathe your signature style into this piece.
As far as names, this little dude reminds me of Cee-Lo from Gnarls Barkley.

I think the name Gnarly would be a good fit

Wow, that came out really well.
I don't think I'd call it a mini though. That guy looks quite chunky.

yeah he's a decent size, he kind of grew as i made him. i still have to finish off the other side. i'm ordering silicon this weekend

i've got a bit of cleanup to do and hope to be pouring resin by mlk

Looks great! Can't wait to see it cast.

this fucking rules.
it does not look very "zombeard shaved"ish anymore.
even though that wouldn't be a bad thing...
great work motorbot!

skillz!

I WANT ONE !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Killer work Kevin.

i've already started working on the second figure. i'm actually remaking an earlier figure on a smaller scale. there may be a few suited monsters mixed into the dead bear family. i'm waiting on some klean klay and i can start making the mold for the treature.

Those are looking great man. Can't wait till I can have one of your pieces in my collection.

some updates, ramping up for my show in late april

That "steak" kicks ass.

I too love the steak.

thanks, another progress shot

Looks like you've been busy. Are these all one of a kind magic sculpt pieces or are you molding and casting them?

So many wrinkly one-eyed monsters.