Ed "Big Daddy" Roth Tribute Thread!

[MDG]

That's correct. I think Kenner's issue of the Rad Rods in 1990 or so heralded a resurgence of interest in "Big Daddy" Roth:

I think it was more that the burgeoning "lowbrow art" movement and resulting resurgence of BDR made these seem viable to Kenner, although I don't know how well they sold. I don't know that any other mass-market RF toys came out after these. In his memoir, Roth said he wasn't too crazy about how they came out (and though I had them on a shelf in my office, I wasn't crazy about them--they seemed pretty cheap-looking and the vehicle designs were meh.)

There was an attempted revival of the Weird-Ohs in the 90s too, with a CGI TV show that went nowhere--the toy tie-in was through Taco Bell, which is never a good sign.

[Hepcat]

Street Worm:

Boss! But I've never heard of the Wrecker Rally. Is it a separate item?

Here I've swiped the decal page from Ed's 1965 catalogue:

 

Each and every one tuff enough to stoke your parents to distraction, guaranteed!

[Hepcat]

Thanks for posting those cool ads, Hepcat. Ed Newton laid the groundwork and Robt. Williams pushed the envelope afterwards.

Robt. Williams started doing the ad designs in the latter part of 1966. But Ed Newton continued doing 95% of "Big Daddy" Roth's T-shirt designs until Roth closed his studio circa 1970.

[Bogey]

These just need to be posted again because of the utter coolness!



Was there a 45 or something that came with one of these?  I could be mistaken here.

[Street Worm]

well there was 'Surfink!'

you can hear bits of all 3 albums here

[Street Worm]

This is my favorite modern era Fink-



Made by Jonzo in 2000, distributed by Sideshow -RTM-

this one came boxed, a little later on they came out (in a slew of colors) on blister cards...
I think these were later reissued (carded) as 'Sidewalk Surfers'~

[Hepcat]

I think it was more that the burgeoning "lowbrow art" movement and resulting resurgence of BDR....

Well that would explain why I like all the fink stuff since lowbrow is what I'm all about at the best of times.

[weldonmc]

I'm enjoying seeing all of these posts ...lots of NEAT -O stuff. I have a few colored pics of some of the t-shirt designs from the last ROTH ad HEPCAT posted. They were colored with PrismaColor soft lead pencils and pens.

















Hope you like them ...Weldon

[CreepysFan]

WOW...so much easier to see now, thanks weldonmc.  Your colorizations are over the top fantastic.  I wish I had posters of these.  Between you and Hep, i'm really diggin this thread.

[Street Worm]

One of the all time coolest Big Daddy Roth tributes
I've ever seen is the Finkosel!
(check out all the links to see the amazing work that went into it)

Finkosel

[Hepcat]

WOW...so much easier to see now, thanks weldonmc.  Your colorizations are over the top fantastic.  I wish I had posters of these.

I agree. I could look through Weldon's renderings for hours. In fact, I already have that project on the agenda.

One of the all time coolest Big Daddy Roth tributes I've ever seen is the Finkosel.

Boss, man! Every fair and carnival should have a Finkosel.

[weldonmc]

Chuck Kaparich's FINKOSEL is an incredible piece art. He is a true Master in vision and the ability to carry it out and complete his vision. I'm not sure if everyone here recognized the name of the artist that made the concept drawings for the FINKOSEL project ...John Detrich ...but he is UMA's member ...INKFINK. What an extraordinary partnership these guys made together ...I cannot think of how proud they must be to be apart of something this unique. My "hat's off" to both!

[Hepcat]

Three cheers for Inkfink! And to think that he's been too modest to stand up and get his due!

[Bogey]

*raises glass*

[weldonmc]

Here's another batch of colored pictures from HEPCAT's last ROTH ad: