Author Topic: Which Pulp character(s) would you like to see in miniature? (Read 9077 times)

Doc Twilight · « **Reply #15 on:** March 10, 2009, 06:01:30 PM »

One thing I've considered is having a sculptor do the Green Hornet with multiple head types, so that the Hornet could be depicted in either of his 1930s-40s style masks, or in the style of the television show, so that everyone will be happy. Not sure how practical that is.

I can say without a doubt however, that any Hornet I have anything to do with will be the pulp/radio show version first, the 60s version second. The TV show was fine, but it was much too campy compared to the hero I got used to listening to/reading about with my dad's collection as a kid.

As for the Phantom, I respect Bob's decision. However, I would think that the costume would be generic enough to make a Phantom type figure and call it just about anything. Just an opinion, granted.

-Doc

Heldrak · « **Reply #16 on:** March 10, 2009, 06:58:29 PM »

I like the multiple-head Hornet idea. IIRC Kato looks essentially the same in all media (maybe just masked & unmasked heads for him).

Talking about The Green Hornet, you do know that there's a big-budget Hollywood movie of the Green Hornet due out soon starring Seth Rogen as Britt Reid, right...?

I know, Seth Rogen?! What are they thinking...

Doc Twilight · « **Reply #17 on:** March 11, 2009, 05:16:35 AM »

Yeah. Not sure about the Seth Rogen casting, but there have been rumors for some time that the problem with the Green Hornet movie is that the successive producers have wanted to do a campy send-up. Of course, the rumor now is that the new movie will be based on the original pulps, but who knows... If current trends are any indication, backed by the pretty shoddy value of the "Shadow" movie, I won't be holding my breath for this one.

Frankly, I'm not sure how Seth can do it. There's just no drug humor in the concept..

-Doc

Doc Twilight · « **Reply #18 on:** March 11, 2009, 05:18:18 AM »

Thank you all for the input. I'm very grateful. It looks like the Phantom, or a reasonable facsimile thereof, is a clear winner with the Green Hornet and Kato pulling in a distant second. I'll see what I can do about the Phantom (and eventually, the Hornet).

Will let you know more as I know it.

-Doc

Poiter50 · « **Reply #19 on:** March 11, 2009, 05:24:00 AM »

2 versions of the Phantom? One in costume, the other in Mr Walker trenchcoat (but still masked)?

pierrebi · « **Reply #20 on:** March 12, 2009, 01:35:38 PM »

What about Watchemen characters?

Schogun · « **Reply #21 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:08:14 PM »

The trenchcoat version could have sunglasses.

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Quote from: Poiter50 on March 11, 2009, 05:24:00 AM

2 versions of the Phantom? One in costume, the other in Mr Walker trenchcoat (but still masked)?

Schogun · « **Reply #22 on:** March 12, 2009, 03:13:59 PM »

I agree. The Phantom is so nondescript that a heroic male armature would almost work. Just add a mask.

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Quote from: Doc Twilight on March 10, 2009, 06:01:30 PM

As for the Phantom, I respect Bob's decision. However, I would think that the costume would be generic enough to make a Phantom type figure and call it just about anything. Just an opinion, granted. -Doc

darquebus · « **Reply #23 on:** March 13, 2009, 12:18:36 PM »

Not a very good picture, but I have got one

Elprez · « **Reply #24 on:** April 07, 2009, 01:40:52 AM »

Watchmen characters get my vote as well, if they count.

Azalin41 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 19, 2009, 09:25:20 PM »

Hi

I would love to see more classic detectives like Charly Chan , Mr Moto , Nancy Drew or even Miss Marple :-)

Grtz
Albert

Doc Twilight · « **Reply #26 on:** April 19, 2009, 10:24:17 PM »

Albert -

Artizan does a very passable Miss Marple in their "Thrilling Tales" collection.

-Doc

Heldrak · « **Reply #27 on:** April 20, 2009, 05:41:53 AM »

...and Reaper does a Charlie Chan as part of their Chronoscope range:

http://www.reapermini.com/OnlineStore/honolulu/latest/50009

Azalin41 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 21, 2009, 07:50:44 PM »

hmmm didnt know about those two ( marple and chan ) But I sure want two add them to my collection .

Albert

Plynkes · « **Reply #29 on:** April 21, 2009, 08:11:34 PM »

Isn't the Lone Ranger's sidekick Tonto, not Tanto?

I must own that I'm not really familiar with the other characters in the poll. I'm guessing they're American too, that's probably why. There are gaps in what came/comes over here. They only just started showing "The Wire" on the BBC (which I love, by the way) and it was made in 2002!

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