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Title: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 02, 2015, 11:46:24 AM
Been wanting one of these for a while and this is the best price I've ever seen on these. $39.00 + $9.95 S/H. Just picked one up and there's still 10 left as of this posting.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moebius-Gigantic-Frankenstein-Plastic-Model-Kit-Reissue-of-1960s-Kit-/371223891876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566eab0fa4 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Moebius-Gigantic-Frankenstein-Plastic-Model-Kit-Reissue-of-1960s-Kit-/371223891876?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566eab0fa4)

(http://thumbs1.ebaystatic.com/d/l225/m/mlpv2XgkZJX4zTRPkprvLlg.jpg)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 02, 2015, 01:06:42 PM
Yes, even for a reissue, that is the lowest price I have seen. Once in a while these come up pre built and painted, I have seen a few noce ones. However, about half of them have poor paint jobs.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 02, 2015, 01:15:18 PM
Yes, even for a reissue, that is the lowest price I have seen. Once in a while these come up pre built and painted, I have seen a few noce ones. However, about half of them have poor paint jobs.

thm

If I do wind up building/painting mine I'm going to go for a 60's monster kid style paint job. Clean and simple.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 02, 2015, 01:25:12 PM
 Thanks for the info, Glenn. Unfortunately, I got mine when they first came out at twice the price. I plan on painting all my kits whenever I retire (if I'm still alive to enjoy it).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 02, 2015, 01:32:42 PM
Thanks for the info, Glenn. Unfortunately, I got mine when they first came out at twice the price. I plan on painting all my kits whenever I retire (if I'm still alive to enjoy it).

The price you paid is very typical, even today. This just happens to be someone blowing them out judging by the quantity available. Retire? What's that? I'll probably have to work until I drop especially if I keep buying stuff like this.  ;)

Just got a text that my Frankie already shipped. That was fast, less than an hour after the order was placed.

Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 02, 2015, 02:09:02 PM
 Good move. You really can't tell the difference between this and the original (especially at that price).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 02, 2015, 03:07:14 PM
If I do wind up building/painting mine I'm going to go for a 60's monster kid style paint job. Clean and simple.

Make sure to post pics when done. ;D Have you painted other items? Anything you would like to show?

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 02, 2015, 03:21:56 PM
Make sure to post pics when done. ;D Have you painted other items? Anything you would like to show?

thm


The only model painting I've done since I was a kid was a touch up on an Aurora/Monogram Frankenstein re-issue that I have pics of in this thread.

http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=27346.0 (http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=27346.0)

I think I can do a nice clean simple paint job but nothing fancy like Dirtyhorse and the other pros here.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 02, 2015, 03:44:21 PM
The only model painting I've done since I was a kid was a touch up on an Aurora/Monogram Frankenstein re-issue that I have pics of in this thread.

[url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=27346.0[/url] ([url]http://www.universalmonsterarmy.com/forum/index.php?topic=27346.0[/url])

I think I can do a nice clean simple paint job but nothing fancy like Dirtyhorse and the other pros here.


Oh ya, I remember that one. Nice job. I used to do art projects. However, trying to get things right was causing me stress lol so I sort of gave it up.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 02, 2015, 03:51:29 PM
Oh ya, I remember that one. Nice job. I used to do art projects. However, trying to get things right was causing me stress lol so I sort of gave it up.

thm

I know what you mean. Especially when I see what the UMA pro painters can do it's a bit daunting to say the least.  :)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 02, 2015, 05:07:01 PM
 The Aurora Mummy (or reissues) is the best way to get back into model painting. It's fairly easy to paint & gives your dry-brushing skills a work out. That's the one I'll start with (right before I die).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Rogerbee on June 03, 2015, 05:16:00 AM

Nice for you guys in the US, the UK shipping costs more than the kit does!

CHEERS!
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 04, 2015, 06:20:17 PM
Looks like the seller restocked. They sold the first 10 available and now it shows 10 available again.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 04, 2015, 06:36:04 PM
Looks like the seller restocked. They sold the first 10 available and now it shows 10 available again.
At one time this was THE in demand collectible from the sixties. I really wouldn't have thought Moebius would have trouble selling these. Before the reissue, I had seen a mint in the box one for $3,000. I think the Moebius version is an excellent substitute for the original (right down to the James Bama box art).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 05, 2015, 10:57:25 AM
At one time this was THE in demand collectible from the sixties. I really wouldn't have thought Moebius would have trouble selling these. Before the reissue, I had seen a mint in the box one for $3,000. I think the Moebius version is an excellent substitute for the original (right down to the James Bama box art).

Yes, and according to the description the box is constructed of paper covered cardboard just like the original. Very excited to get this guy. I just hope it shows up unscathed as you know how shipping carriers can be.  :o Oh, and by the way my Sideshow glow figures arrived and they are way cool. I'll post in "latest gets" over the weekend.  :)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 05, 2015, 01:34:47 PM
 Excellent! The Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein  is constructed exactly like the original. The box is identical (minus the Aurora logo).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 06, 2015, 03:21:17 PM
About a year and a half ago, someone was selling this Frankenstein model with an alternate custom Glenn Strange head. You received both heads with the model. Both Mord and I were aware of it, but I didn't attempt to buy it and I don't think Mord did either. I think we are both still kicking ourselves for it. I saved the pics from the auction. I think it might be the greatest Glenn Frankenstein sculpt on a figure or model.

thm

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/_57%205_zpsmipaiult.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/_57%205_zpsmipaiult.jpg.html)

(http://i269.photobucket.com/albums/jj58/rcarreau/_57%206_zpsfyarlnfi.jpg) (http://s269.photobucket.com/user/rcarreau/media/_57%206_zpsfyarlnfi.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Monsters For Sale on June 06, 2015, 06:22:25 PM
Yes, and according to the description the box is constructed of paper covered cardboard just like the original. Very excited to get this guy. I just hope it shows up unscathed as you know how shipping carriers can be. ... )

The box is nice, sturdy cardboard.  Suitable for long term storage of other monster goodies.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 06, 2015, 06:30:04 PM
About a year and a half ago, someone was selling this Frankenstein model with an alternate custom Glenn Strange head. You received both heads with the model. Both Mord and I were aware of it, but I didn't attempt to buy it and I don't think Mord did either. I think we are both still kicking ourselves for it. I saved the pics from the auction. I think it might be the greatest Glenn Frankenstein sculpt on a figure or model.

thm


That is FANTASTIC!! I agree that this might be the greatest Glenn Strange Frankenstein sculpt on a figure or model. I love it!! Thanks for posting. Do you remember how much it was going for? Also, notice how they copied the Karloff test make up on the forehead like the James Bama artwork which technically isn't correct for the Strange version of the monster.

(http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/736x/8b/18/e0/8b18e04c93a01ce864b71c3499519d23.jpg)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 06, 2015, 10:40:48 PM
That is FANTASTIC!! I agree that this might be the greatest Glenn Strange Frankenstein sculpt on a figure or model. I love it!! Thanks for posting. Do you remember how much it was going for? Also, notice how they copied the Karloff test make up on the forehead like the James Bama artwork which technically isn't correct for the Strange version of the monster.


Yes, I did notice that about the head. Also, I do not remember the price of the Frankenstein. I think it might have been a buy it now for for like $400. However,  I could be wrong.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 06, 2015, 11:17:22 PM
About a year and a half ago, someone was selling this Frankenstein model with an alternate custom Glenn Strange head. You received both heads with the model. Both Mord and I were aware of it, but I didn't attempt to buy it and I don't think Mord did either. I think we are both still kicking ourselves for it. I saved the pics from the auction. I think it might be the greatest Glenn Frankenstein sculpt on a figure or model.

thm

I didn't buy this one either (and, yes, the kicking of my own arse continues).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mcdee on June 07, 2015, 09:47:54 PM
I got one of these heads and it was one of the last 'Solid' resin ones...
Beautiful sculpt.
Mcdee
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 08, 2015, 12:00:48 AM
I got one of these heads and it was one of the last 'Solid' resin ones...
Beautiful sculpt.
Mcdee

I'm envious Mcdee. Can you post a pic of yours? I'd love to see it.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 08, 2015, 01:23:58 AM
That would be the "Headless Hearseman" head sculpted by Tony Cipriano and the picture does not convey the INCREDIBLE textures and detail present in the sculpture!  Headless Fritz is on hiatus from kit producing, but I will see if I can get some info on availability.  :)
     Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mcdee on June 08, 2015, 10:10:15 AM
I'm envious Mcdee. Can you post a pic of yours? I'd love to see it.

By all means....As I said I got one of the last ones that were solid resin, I believe the ones after were hollow, which actually would be a lot lighter (ideal for the Big Frankie conversion) Mine also came with a shoulder base  and can remain as a Bust.
Here are some shots.
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20001_zpsge5pkkza.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20001_zpsge5pkkza.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20014_zpsk8ayf5n8.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20014_zpsk8ayf5n8.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20003_zpstvukiivz.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20003_zpstvukiivz.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20005_zpsfh8zlx9j.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20005_zpsfh8zlx9j.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20009_zpslcbpkwid.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20009_zpslcbpkwid.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20004_zpsvdw9xuzt.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20004_zpsvdw9xuzt.jpg.html)

(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20013_zpsjkbf3ocj.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20013_zpsjkbf3ocj.jpg.html)

One of these days I plan on mounting him one the Moebius repop of Big Frankie. Here is a link to a thread at the Clubhouse that is all about this Head....back in June 2009.....  http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=64941&start=60 (http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=64941&start=60)
Cheers
Mcdee
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 08, 2015, 10:19:07 AM
This is truly an incredible piece! Probably one of the best monster pieces I have seen.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 08, 2015, 10:49:18 AM
By all means....As I said I got one of the last ones that were solid resin, I believe the ones after were hollow, which actually would be a lot lighter (ideal for the Big Frankie conversion) Mine also came with a shoulder base  and can remain as a Bust.
Here are some shots.
([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20001_zpsge5pkkza.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20001_zpsge5pkkza.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20014_zpsk8ayf5n8.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20014_zpsk8ayf5n8.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20003_zpstvukiivz.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20003_zpstvukiivz.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20005_zpsfh8zlx9j.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20005_zpsfh8zlx9j.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20009_zpslcbpkwid.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20009_zpslcbpkwid.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20004_zpsvdw9xuzt.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20004_zpsvdw9xuzt.jpg.html[/url])

([url]http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20013_zpsjkbf3ocj.jpg[/url]) ([url]http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20013_zpsjkbf3ocj.jpg.html[/url])

One of these days I plan on mounting him one the Moebius repop of Big Frankie. Here is a link to a thread at the Clubhouse that is all about this Head....back in June 2009.....  [url]http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=64941&start=60[/url] ([url]http://theclubhouse1.net/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=64941&start=60[/url])
Cheers
Mcdee


This is fantastic! Thanks for posting the pics. I agree with what Horror Man said, this really is one of the best monster items I've ever seen. The sculpt is so dead on. I think if these were offered with the shoulder piece you've shown and finished paint everyone here would want one. I know I would. It makes a great mini bust as well as a Gigantic Frankenstein replacement head. Glenn Strange items are so hard to come by. There's just not a lot of him available to the collector.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 08, 2015, 11:28:35 AM
There are a lot of uses for this head. Besides using him on giant Frankie and as a bust. You could also make a 1/2 Glenn Strange statue, puppet or doll. A simple wooden armature, padded, then adding clothing, hands and shoes. It would be so unique. You mainly see 1/8, 1/6 and 1:1 scale figures. Not really many 1/2 scale figures.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 08, 2015, 12:04:55 PM
Head was available two different ways, as a bust like McDee's (whose pictures DO show Tony's incredible talent for detail and texture.  Plus it didn't hurt that Tony absolutely LOVED that James Bama artwork, and he just REALLY gave it his all on this piece!  :)). The replacement head version also included a replacement sweater insert piece making the head a perfect fit to the BF body.  I will try and get ahold of Fritz this week to check on availability.
          Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 08, 2015, 01:54:45 PM
 Definitely a masterpiece of a toy/kit. I like it when you can have the original head AND the replacement head to change off. I also like the tendrils on the forehead. It's like a nod to Jack Pierce's original design.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 08, 2015, 03:15:41 PM
I also like the tendrils on the forehead. It's like a nod to Jack Pierce's original design.

That's also the way James Bama's illustration depicts him. Not technically accurate for the Strange version of the monster but still cool.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 08, 2015, 03:48:03 PM
Head was available two different ways, as a bust like McDee's (whose pictures DO show Tony's incredible talent for detail and texture.  Plus it didn't hurt that Tony absolutely LOVED that James Bama artwork, and he just REALLY gave it his all on this piece!  :)). The replacement head version also included a replacement sweater insert piece making the head a perfect fit to the BF body.  I will try and get ahold of Fritz this week to check on availability.
          Tom

So if I understand this correctly, you will be checking if it is still possible to get one of these Glenn Strange Frankenstein heads?

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 08, 2015, 04:53:29 PM
That's also the way James Bama's illustration depicts him. Not technically accurate for the Strange version of the monster but still cool.
The "Big Frankie" Bama art is the screensaver on my phone. I've always loved that painting. It's probably the most memorable piece of monster art from my youth.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 08, 2015, 08:10:16 PM
Well, he showed up today and I was astounded that he arrived in 100% flawless condition! Not a nick, ding or blemish.  Being he shipped from New Jersey to California I was concerned but the seller's packaging was excellent. It only took me 50 years to get my first Gigantic Frankenstein!  Yeah!! ;D

(http://i1381.photobucket.com/albums/ah232/Glenn_Burtis/Gigantic%20Frankenstein%20800%20X%20450_zpsh162uoz4.jpg)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 08, 2015, 10:26:02 PM
So if I understand this correctly, you will be checking if it is still possible to get one of these Glenn Strange Frankenstein heads?

thm

THM; yep, I need to speak with Fritz about another matter anyway, so while I have him I will see if he has any onhand for sale or if someone else is currently producing them.  :)
       Tom
     
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 08, 2015, 10:56:26 PM
 Congratulations, Glenn. It is one beautiful piece! I'm sure glad it came in perfect shape. That happens so rarely.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 09, 2015, 12:02:05 AM
Congratulations, Glenn. It is one beautiful piece! I'm sure glad it came in perfect shape. That happens so rarely.

Thanks Mord! I was really nervous about what condition it would show up in so it was a real relief when it turned out this good. The box is such an important part of this piece.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 09, 2015, 12:51:45 AM
Thanks Mord! I was really nervous about what condition it would show up in so it was a real relief when it turned out this good. The box is such an important part of this piece.

I know how you feel. Really glad it showed up in great condition. You know, if something comes in without damage now a days, I am actually surprised. How sad is that that if an item I order comes in without damage, I am surprised.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 09, 2015, 12:52:07 AM
THM; yep, I need to speak with Fritz about another matter anyway, so while I have him I will see if he has any onhand for sale or if someone else is currently producing them.  :)
       Tom
     

Thank you very much.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 12, 2015, 02:34:31 PM
I know how you feel. Really glad it showed up in great condition. You know, if something comes in without damage now a days, I am actually surprised. How sad is that that if an item I order comes in without damage, I am surprised.

thm

This is so true and it's a shame really.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mark McGovern on June 13, 2015, 11:28:02 PM
... I used to do art projects. However, trying to get things right was causing me stress lol so I sort of gave it up.
Oh gosh, never say die, horror_man!  My Big Frankie set dear old Dad back $4.95...back in early 1965 that is.  It wore a pretty poor paint job for years, but I got better through practice and reading FineScale Modeler.  Eventually I updated Frankie and I think he turned out all right.
(http://static.wixstatic.com/media/2c5bcc_c6c4edbcbdd647b191fcaba8333af63f.jpg_srb_p_600_620_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srb)
You just have to keep at it
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 14, 2015, 02:28:39 AM
Gotta say Mark, that does NOT look like Pactra 'namel applied with q-tips (although in the case of BF, I remember a friend's big brother applying housepaint with a roller. :)). THM; I have exchanged emails with Fritz who has directed me to a producer who has the Glenn
Strange sculpt. I forwarded him a link to this thread and I am waiting to hear back from him.
        Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: horrorhunter on June 14, 2015, 07:14:29 PM
Well, he showed up today and I was astounded that he arrived in 100% flawless condition! Not a nick, ding or blemish.  Being he shipped from New Jersey to California I was concerned but the seller's packaging was excellent. It only took me 50 years to get my first Gigantic Frankenstein!  Yeah!! ;D
Congrats, Glenn. I bought mine when Moebius first made them available. You got a great deal, bro!  :)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mark McGovern on June 14, 2015, 08:36:40 PM
...I have exchanged emails with Fritz who has directed me to a producer who has the Glenn Strange sculpt. I forwarded him a link to this thread and I am waiting to hear back from him.
Tom,

I have number 8 or 9 of the original 13 castings of Fritz' Glenn Strange head towards the back of my workbench.  I felt that some of the proportions of the face were a bit off, and wasn't too crazy about the detailing of the back of the Monster's head.  So I've been using the bust as a depository for excess Aves Apoxie Sculpt to make "corrections".  The quotation marks are there to indicate that it's a wonderful piece right out of the box, but me having an A-type personality... :P
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 14, 2015, 10:40:02 PM
Hey Mark; speaking of proportions, I DID end up getting the Yagher/Gogos head sculpt scanned and I'm waiting on getting the first
"printing" from the stereo lithographer.  You will be the FIRST person I send some pics when I have some to share!  :) Also, please send me your snailmail again, I have something for you of a more, shall we say, TANGIBLE nature to share now!  ;)
       Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 15, 2015, 12:18:11 AM
Tom,

I have number 8 or 9 of the original 13 castings of Fritz' Glenn Strange head towards the back of my workbench.  I felt that some of the proportions of the face were a bit off, and wasn't too crazy about the detailing of the back of the Monster's head.  So I've been using the bust as a depository for excess Aves Apoxie Sculpt to make "corrections".  The quotation marks are there to indicate that it's a wonderful piece right out of the box, but me having an A-type personality... :P


Would love to see some pics. ;D

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 16, 2015, 10:55:47 PM
Ok, I have now heard from the caster, who is going to try and locate the molds and appraise their usability.  I WILL keep everyone posted, but make NO promises on any kind of time-frame.  ;)
            Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mcdee on June 17, 2015, 09:13:26 PM
Thanks Tom...If they do become available again I am in... Need one to use as a conversion kit...The solid one I've got is a little heavy for a conversion (although not impossible)  :)
Mcdee
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 17, 2015, 11:47:04 PM
Hey Denis, will be glad to hook you up with the new producer as soon as I have the info. Hopefully he will let me post it here so everyone who wants one can grab one!  Fritz was not sure if the caster has the "turtleneck" mold (the replacement version ALSO replaces the plastic kit collar insert) or not, but tells me he knows where to look for it.  :)
       Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mcdee on June 18, 2015, 10:59:51 AM
Thanks Tom, I'll keep my eyes on this Thread
Cheers
Denis/Mcdee
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 22, 2015, 02:17:45 PM
Stumbled on this while researching something else.

https://www.behance.net/gallery/Frankenstein-%28Strange-Bust%29-Headless-Hearseman/4188325 (https://www.behance.net/gallery/Frankenstein-%28Strange-Bust%29-Headless-Hearseman/4188325)

(https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/5233f94517bd7d7ea034b35826c773f7.jpg)(https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/97de876d8708daa6dd204981e7a19e15.jpg)(https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/5573a65cb321d081df58fe05a87ab15c.jpg)(https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/fa6c36bc030c9bec85da04cdc76df5c8.jpg)(https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/1881b75037297234878b4d914b1bc01e.jpg)

Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mcdee on June 22, 2015, 03:16:06 PM
Wow...This is weird
I never got any of this Limited Edition stuff
Here is what I got unpainted...
(http://i563.photobucket.com/albums/ss74/FRANKENSTIEN53/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20010_zpskle4bk80.jpg) (http://s563.photobucket.com/user/FRANKENSTIEN53/media/FRANKENSTIEN53020/FRANKIE%20010_zpskle4bk80.jpg.html)

....and here is the limited to 13 edition colors...

[/img](https://m2.behance.net/rendition/pm/4188325/disp/97de876d8708daa6dd204981e7a19e15.jpg)[img]
When I spoke with Fritz back in 2009, he did tell me he had one Solid resin head left, maybe a "Proof"  or I could wait for a roto--cast (hollow) head. I told him the solid one would be fine and that's what I've got....I'm always running into this sort of thing lol....
Thanks for posting this :)
Mcdee
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on June 22, 2015, 06:04:05 PM
Mine was a "pre-release" (NOT part of the production run) that was a gift from Fritz for some help I gave Tony on the project (IIRC I might have contributed a "Big Frankie" and some extra parts I had in my stash.  PRETTY sure the resin color is the same as yours Denis)
        Tom
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mark McGovern on June 25, 2015, 08:19:08 AM
My number 8 or 9 looks the same.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 11:24:20 AM
Found another pic of one of these painted up. I like this one.

(http://garagekitzombie.com/frankenstein/bamafrank/bamafrank.jpg)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 26, 2015, 01:11:05 PM
 Holy crap! This one isn't for sale, is it?
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 01:43:45 PM
Holy crap! This one isn't for sale, is it?

I don't know. It just showed up in a image search but I doubt it.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 26, 2015, 02:03:47 PM
Found another pic of one of these painted up. I like this one.

([url]http://garagekitzombie.com/frankenstein/bamafrank/bamafrank.jpg[/url])


Unlike your other post about the Frankenstein bust that sold for $500. I think this would fit more appropriately into that price range. Imo, this is one of the greatest Glenn Strange Frankenstein pieces in existence. This is amazing.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 02:13:46 PM
Unlike your other post about the Frankenstein bust that sold for $500. I think this would fit more appropriately into that price range. Imo, this is one of the greatest Glenn Strange Frankenstein pieces in existence. This is amazing.

thm

Yes, the paint up on this one is perfect. It looks like they may have used yellow lighting shining on the left side of the face when they took the pic. However if you look closely at the shirt and jacket on that side it looks painted on. If that's the case whoever painted this is a master to emulate lighting like that.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 02:27:40 PM
OK. I located the guy who did this piece. If blanks ever become available on this piece again this is the guy to have paint it. He has a blog link on his site that has cool stuff too. Here's what he has to say about his work. He sounds like a fun guy to work with.

Quote
Need something painted? Just contact me about the kit your interested in. I try to keep my quotes reasonable. Painting kits is one of the few ways I have to relax, and I enjoy each challenge. First, look around my galleries, and see if you like my work. I'll be honest, I haven't built a car kit for years, or ever a Gundam. People, monsters, and other "critters" is what I do. But I'm always looking to try new things, however I might refer you to someone who paints spaceships, if that is what you need.
If there are any changes you want done to the kit, modifications, extra details, or even a custom base or scene, that can be worked out as well. There's nothing like owning a one-of-a-kind piece.
    I can keep you updated through the blog of the progress of your kit. This way you can see how things are coming along, and if you like make suggestions on anything you might like changed. I'm easy to work with. I will do my best to paint something to your specifications if you want something a certain way.
   I have worked for many individual clients, as well as kit producers. I have written for a few magaines and webzines, and currently have the pleasure of writing for Amazing Figure Modeler Magazine.

  Have a look around, and thanks for visiting!


http://garagekitzombie.com/index.html (http://garagekitzombie.com/index.html)

(http://garagekitzombie.com/frankenstein/bamafrank/bamaf2.jpg)(http://garagekitzombie.com/frankenstein/bamafrank/bamaf3.jpg)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 26, 2015, 02:31:21 PM
lol.. I was just going to post that I found the guy's site. I went to post and it said someone else was posting.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 26, 2015, 03:00:32 PM
Unlike your other post about the Frankenstein bust that sold for $500. I think this would fit more appropriately into that price range. Imo, this is one of the greatest Glenn Strange Frankenstein pieces in existence. This is amazing.

thm
Exactly. The other one is cool in a Halloween decoration sense, but this is something suited to be a centerpiece. Though, I would like the option of displaying it as a bust, or removing the head and putting it on the Big Frankie body. You need a hollow resin head for that.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 06:22:59 PM
Exactly. The other one is cool in a Halloween decoration sense, but this is something suited to be a centerpiece. Though, I would like the option of displaying it as a bust, or removing the head and putting it on the Big Frankie body. You need a hollow resin head for that.


I'd like to see that piece scanned and re-cast as 1:1 size bust and painted by the garagekitzombie guy. That would truly be the greatest Glenn Strange piece of all time.

Or buy this and have garagekitzombie guy paint it the same way.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-GLENN-STRANGE-MONSTER-BUST-ABBOTT-AND-COSTELLO-MEET-FRANKENSTEIN-PROP-/261942106556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfcf759bc (http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-1-GLENN-STRANGE-MONSTER-BUST-ABBOTT-AND-COSTELLO-MEET-FRANKENSTEIN-PROP-/261942106556?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cfcf759bc)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/ODAwWDYwMA==/z/3d4AAOxyfS1RzupP/$(KGrHqN,!lsFGnFVSDKsBRzupOfFj!~~60_57.JPG)

And another:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankenstein-bust-Glenn-Strange-1-1-scale-Universal-Monsters-head-prop-not-mask-/271910785832?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4f255328 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/Frankenstein-bust-Glenn-Strange-1-1-scale-Universal-Monsters-head-prop-not-mask-/271910785832?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3f4f255328)

(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NzIwWDQ3Mg==/z/~C4AAOSwMmBViaqj/$_12.JPG)(http://i.ebayimg.com/00/s/NTU4WDQ3MA==/z/DZIAAOSw~gRVia1b/$_12.JPG)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 26, 2015, 06:38:27 PM
 This, more realistic, paint job is even better than the sixties box art style. I'd love to have one of these.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 07:16:59 PM
This, more realistic, paint job is even better than the sixties box art style. I'd love to have one of these.

Both of those pieces are selling for a "buy it now" price of $225/$230 respectively. It would just depend on what a pro painter would charge to do it up like that to determine final cost. Dirtyhorse, you hearing this?  :)
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Mord on June 26, 2015, 07:21:32 PM
 I think he would only answer that in a PM. Do the dealers only have one of each? This would look great next to the Cine-Art Karloff. Though, it would probably outshine that one (depending on the paint job).
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: the_horror_man on June 26, 2015, 07:55:13 PM
I know that these might be more accurate because of the missing head spikes. However, the other one with the Bama paint job is just incredible. I have gone back to look at it a few times.

thm
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: Gory Glenn on June 26, 2015, 10:08:14 PM
I know that these might be more accurate because of the missing head spikes. However, the other one with the Bama paint job is just incredible. i have gone back to look at it a few times.

thm

It really is great. I've looked at it more than once myself.  It's like the Big Frankie box has come to life. It would look really good displayed in front of a Big Frankie box.
Title: Re: Moebius Gigantic Frankenstein
Post by: CultofPersonality on August 18, 2015, 04:21:10 PM
Ok, I FINALLY have more to report!  I heard from the current producer, who has been VERY busy all summer, REMAINS very busy right now, but is going to try and bring me a few copies to Jersey Fest weekend after next. Once I get a price and am able to get one weighed for shipping info, I ABSOLUTELY plan to make them available here. As of right now, I believe ONLY the bust version will be available as the mold for the sweater insert has NOT been located yet. But to be honest someone who has worked with conversion parts before SHOULD be able tweak the plastic kit part w/o much difficulty!  ;)
        Tom