OOB Review - '31 Monster - Jeff Yagher

[davidm]

Earthbound's '31 Monster sculpted by the very talented Jeff Yagher



'31 Monster
Sculptor: Jeff Yagher
Producer/Molder/Caster: Earthbound Studios
Material: Resin, mostly hollowcast, with the exception of the solid mounting pole and the 2 electrodes.
Scale: 3/4 approximately
Size: H 18" x W 8 3/4" x D 10"
Parts: 4 - Base with mounting pole, bust, 2 electrodes.
Inclusions: Nil
Price: US$165+$20 S&H within the USA (Overseas buyers, please contact Mark for a shipping quote)
Website: Nil
Contact: Mark Brokaw at Earthbound Studios – earthboundstudios(*at*)yahoo.com


What makes a GREAT '31 Monster?
He needs a neat but effective device to hold the lid on.... Check!
I checked through a heap of reference photos to see if the little rivet was accurate as I didn't know if there should be a rivet or not.
However, I did find a couple of photos which included it. Great pick-up on the detail Jeff!


He 'absolutely' needs one of those Harry Potter scars on his forehead.... Check!


He needs two electrodes to deliver the 1.21 gigawatts of electricity to the.... Check!
The 2 electrodes have a slight difference in the size of the "end cap". The one on the right side of his neck has a larger end-cap than the one on the left.
I believe this is accurate too as I found reference photos backing this up.
The electrodes have those two pins that look like they would go through the electrodes at right angles and are bent over on top. All the pics I can find
indicate that the pins should come out on the other side, but these pins don't. Easy to fix, if that bothers you. Of course Jeff may have had a photo showing
no pin protruding through the bottom.


He has to have that nasty scar on the left side of his neck.... Check!
And also check out the damaged skin area around the electrode. Just like the movie pics too.


Definitely needs that sunken right cheek.... Check!
Lots of fine detail over the entire sculpt.


Puttied eyelids...... Oh yeah, a MUST.... Check!


Lustrous black hair.... Check!


What was the second most memorable thing in the film?
The electrical equipment, of course!....... Check!


Anything else? Maybe a resemblance to the character?
How about this for a resemblance!.... Checketty, Check, Check-mate!




What about the Cine-Art version? Who is the character on the right............


No need to buy a nameplate - it already has one.


The vertical pole protruding from the base is solid resin. Just slide the bust down over the pole.


Love that buttressed castle wall look to the front of the base.


So, there you have it. Pure Jeff Yagher sculpting magic and Earthbound resin casting quality!


Mark is well known in the hobby for great kits, great casting and great service over a very long period. You can't go wrong!
Contact Mark at earthboundstudios(*at*)yahoo.com

[FRANKEinstein]

These busts are a must have!
I bought them both and need to paint the Mummy.

Yagher's sculpt and Earthobound Studio's FLAWLESS  CASTING!
(Pretty much ZERO CLEANUP!)

Great pieces for anyone's collection!

Jeff

[davidm]

Thanks for posting the great photo Jeff! I have seen a few different painted versions and they all look really cool.

[Scatter]

Gorgeous!

[marsattacks666]

Stunning.

[pongo]

I just got mine delivered yesterday. Its just as impressive as your pictures described it as. Actually more when you see it in person. Can't wait to start on this beauty!