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Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on February 06, 2008, 03:24:35 PM
Hammershield's dog thread (http://forum.backofbeyond.de/viewtopic.php?t=4158) brought this to mind.

I am sure most everyone has seen Hasslefree's group of meddling miniatures that just came out. I got mine in the mail the other day.

(http://cp.cobble.phpwebhosting.com/~libertywhite/pics/gang.jpg)

But I am looking for a Great Dane dog miniature, or something close. I want it to look like a real dog though, not like Scooby. Plus a standing pose is preferred over a running or attacking pose. Any suggestions? Odd it seems like hunting down dog miniatures has been a bit of a quest for me lately. Thanks for the help.

-Audrey
Title: Re: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Hammers on February 06, 2008, 03:43:04 PM
Quote from: "audrey"
Hammershield's dog thread (http://forum.backofbeyond.de/viewtopic.php?t=4158) brought this to mind.

I am sure most everyone has seen Hasslefree's group of meddling miniatures that just came out. I got mine in the mail the other day.

(http://cp.cobble.phpwebhosting.com/~libertywhite/pics/gang.jpg)

But I am looking for a Great Dane dog miniature, or something close. I want it to look like a real dog though, not like Scooby. Plus a standing pose is preferred over a running or attacking pose. Any suggestions? Odd it seems like hunting down dog miniatures has been a bit of a quest for me lately. Thanks for the help.

-Audrey


Frothers made a Great Dane which is not entirely cartoonish but not, on the other hand, not entirely convincing either if I am to be honest. Take a gander at Mr. Spaulding and his mutt here:
(http://www.adventuregaming.tsome.com/DNKCM/images/Cptn_Spaulding_w_Ruff.jpg)
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Le matou rouge on February 06, 2008, 05:02:52 PM
Norville & Buster (hammershield's dane) :

http://www.frothersunite.com/files/wk/contest/2006/norvillegal.htm

was available from beaumontminiatures.com but the site seems down ; maybe a frothers could help : White Knight ?

meow,
Matt
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: ChukTuttle on February 07, 2008, 12:14:49 AM
I know they're not Great Danes, but the old Dark Elf rottweilers might work.
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: TredHed on February 07, 2008, 05:59:20 PM
If I remember correctly, I think I read on hasslefree's forum that their is a great dane in the works.....If you wanted something that matched the sculpting style.
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: white knight on February 07, 2008, 09:16:28 PM
Quote from: "Le matou rouge"
was available from beaumontminiatures.com but the site seems down ; maybe a frothers could help : White Knight ?


See this thread about it:
http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=12067&start=10
Don't know more about it really.
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Le matou rouge on February 07, 2008, 09:27:32 PM
Thanks for the link : I was sure we could stand by le Chevalier blanc.
but the call was more a wink than an real invocation  :)  

The set seems available here :

http://armorcast.com/store/index.php?manufacturers_id=11&osCsid=d622534d76810583fee722a2d566b5f9

meow,
Matt
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on February 07, 2008, 09:51:16 PM
Thanks for everyone's input. I am still so-so about the dog from the asylum set. But something is better than nothing. I did post this same questions on the Forum of Doom and Kev White mentioned the same dog above. If he was working on one I would think he would have said something.

-A
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Hammers on February 07, 2008, 09:59:13 PM
Quote from: "audrey"
Thanks for everyone's input. I am still so-so about the dog from the asylum set. But something is better than nothing. I did post this same questions on the Forum of Doom and Kev White mentioned the same dog above. If he was working on one I would think he would have said something.

-A


I don't blame you. I have a lot of 28mm dog minis and that Great Dane is not among the most convincing sculpts. I got it because it is the only one I can find.

If you want a real good looking large dog but not necesarily a GD (Scooby-Doo dog) then I would go for the mastiffs from Vendel's Border Reiver range, which are lovely sculpts. They simply have the right canine postery and power:

(http://www.vendelminiatures.co.uk/uploads/images_versions_large/1563.jpg)
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on February 07, 2008, 10:09:15 PM
Quote from: "hammershield"
If you want a real good looking large dog but not necesarily a GD (Scooby-Doo dog) then I would go for the mastiffs from Vendel's Border Reiver range, which are lovely sculpts.


That's the one I was trying to remember yesterday. I knew there was a historical manufacturer that had made some nice large sized dog figures. Thanks HS!

-Audrey
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Hammers on February 07, 2008, 10:12:12 PM
By all means.
Title: Another thought...
Post by: Lordblackwing on February 08, 2008, 05:43:51 PM
Along with finding a good Scooby...has anyone got any ideas for finding a scale Mystery Machine? those "meddling kids and thier dog" need a cool ride. :wink:
Title: Re: Another thought...
Post by: PeteMurray on February 08, 2008, 06:17:55 PM
Quote from: "Lordblackwing"
Along with finding a good Scooby...has anyone got any ideas for finding a scale Mystery Machine? those "meddling kids and thier dog" need a cool ride. :wink:


The "Fillmore" VW van from the Pixar Cars line - just paint over the eyeballs on the windshield. It's a bit smallish, but that's somewhat more desirable than fullsize, and it's ubiquitous at the big box stores. Otherwise it'll be trawling the local Dollar Trees or odd toy shops for an appropriate vehicle.
Title: Re: Another thought...
Post by: white knight on February 08, 2008, 06:31:29 PM
Quote from: "Lordblackwing"
Along with finding a good Scooby...has anyone got any ideas for finding a scale Mystery Machine? those "meddling kids and thier dog" need a cool ride. :wink:


We (the other "we") had a thread about that too. :)
Title: Brain rot...
Post by: Lordblackwing on February 08, 2008, 09:44:51 PM
I could swear I saw a 1/43 "model"kit of the Mystery Machine at (dare I say it) WalMart about a year ago. it was prepainted and decaled, you just put the seats in and wheels on. Can't seem to find any reference to it now...shoulda put that in the "do something with it later file".
Title: Re: Another thought...
Post by: white knight on February 08, 2008, 09:50:26 PM
Quote from: "white knight"
We (the other "we") had a thread about that too. :)


Forgot to include the link:
http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?p=230148&highlight=mystery#230148
Title: Pink Scooby
Post by: Lordblackwing on February 08, 2008, 10:12:08 PM
Thanks for the link White Knight. I saw some pic's of a "green" one the Frothers is working on.

http://frothersunite.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=13193&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=mystery&start=40

Hopefully Kev will make a deal...maybe under the White Metal banner.
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Heldrak on February 09, 2008, 01:41:04 AM
Quote from: "ChukTuttle"
I know they're not Great Danes, but the old Dark Elf rottweilers might work.


Links to pics of the old Marauder Dark Elf Dogs:

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Image:MM73-WM03.jpg

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Image:MM73-WM04.jpg

http://www.collecting-citadel-miniatures.com/wiki/index.php/Image:MM73-WM05.jpg

The Vendel figures seem to be very similar (and probably easier to acquire these days...).

Still, when you want a Great Dane, I don't know if any other breed will do. It does seem rather odd that one was not produced along with "Those darned kids...!".
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: mmitchell_houston on February 25, 2008, 09:56:51 PM
Any chance you remembered more details about the Mystery Machine model?
Title: mystery model
Post by: Lordblackwing on February 26, 2008, 06:53:38 PM
It seems that it was either a 1/64th or 1/18th scale kit. I guess I was hoping that it was 1/43. Anyone have a ny ideas for a cheap 1/43 VW van I could cut up? It seems the Corgi's etc on Ebay are a little pricey to chop up... :(
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: plastic scouser on February 26, 2008, 07:55:25 PM
Look for a company called Cararama they do 1/43 VW vans cheap usually on Evilbay

Cheers Ian
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on February 28, 2008, 08:55:50 PM
Quote from: "Heldrak"
Quote from: "ChukTuttle"
I know they're not Great Danes, but the old Dark Elf rottweilers might work.


Links to pics of the old Marauder Dark Elf Dogs


I forgot about those dogs. You know I think I actually have those dogs in my box of misc miniature crap. A bit vicious looking though.

-Audrey
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on February 28, 2008, 08:59:24 PM
Quote from: "plastic scouser"
Look for a company called Cararama they do 1/43 VW vans cheap usually on Evilbay


Thanks for the tip.
Title: Evilbay vans
Post by: Lordblackwing on February 29, 2008, 07:37:57 PM
They do indeed do cheap vans, I have 2 on the way for less than $10 including shipping. Now to figure out the proportions and start cutting and pasting. :lol:
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on March 23, 2008, 09:05:04 PM
Audrey, since you seem to be looking for a "non-cartoonish" style, I suggest you to go with a 1963 Ford Econoline van (the original cartoon inspiration van) or a Chevrolet G-10 (the 2002 movie van) at 1:43 scale and do a suitable paint job:

(http://info.detnews.com/dn/joyrides/2004/volotvmovies/scoobydoo.jpg)

(http://www.imcdb.org/images/003/277.jpg)


This one is the 1:43 Econoline made by Tinīs Toys:


 (http://www.tinstoys.com/images/T20656.jpg)

http://www.tinstoys.com/product_info.php?products_id=56&osCsid=93beeef824579ea9d604c58c760207f6http://
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: audrey on March 24, 2008, 06:31:48 PM
I wish I could find a 1:43 die cast Chevrolet G-10 van. I looked a bit but could not find one.
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: dinohunterpoa on March 24, 2008, 07:09:34 PM
Quote from: "audrey"
I wish I could find a 1:43 die cast Chevrolet G-10 van. I looked a bit but could not find one.


Try the Econoline, itīs the original inspiration for the TV showīs van!

At Ebay you can find this PVC toy, itīs roughly 2 1/2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches high:

(http://i13.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/d9/07/3cd4_1.JPG)

Also at Ebay:

(http://i16.ebayimg.com/05/i/000/e3/af/3b8e_1.JPG)
Mystery Machine:  1.5in. by 2.5in., plastic, 1996, Burger King, rolls on wheels, inside the cab, Shaggy is driving and Scooby is riding shotgun with his eyes covered.



This Burger King toy is nice, take a look of it besides a Hot Wheels Simpsons car:



(http://i24.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/e1/dd/8e5a_1.JPG)
(http://i12.ebayimg.com/03/i/000/bb/3a/d739_1.JPG)


Good hunting!
Title: Re: Brain rot...
Post by: dinohunterpoa on March 25, 2008, 11:55:25 PM
Quote from: "Lordblackwing"
I could swear I saw a 1/43 "model"kit of the Mystery Machine at (dare I say it) WalMart about a year ago. it was prepainted and decaled, you just put the seats in and wheels on. Can't seem to find any reference to it now...shoulda put that in the "do something with it later file".


Thatīs it, but Iīm not sure itīs 1:43... Can be found at Ebay.

(http://i6.ebayimg.com/01/i/000/e2/e9/c3c1_1.JPG)
Title: Scooby Doo where are you?
Post by: Lordblackwing on March 26, 2008, 03:32:25 PM
That's the kit...still it looks to be the 1/64th scale version. Maybe I'll get one anyway for "reference material"...yeah thats it. :roll: