Here’s a better look at my next toy Kristopher (click for larger image). The regular edition is all finished now. I’m gonna be spending the rest of this week and weekend casting them for the release. Then I’ll decide on a release date next week probably which should hopefully be in the first couple weeks of February. I have a lot planned for this year. I’m going to Portland in a few weeks to find a new home. And if all goes according to plan, I’m moving in March! So things may be a little bit sporadic at Hello, Brute for a couple months or so, but afterwards there’s a whooole lotta new stuff goin’ down. I’m already sketching and drafting patterns for jackets (see yesterday’s post), shorts, scarves and bags!  So expect some new and original clothes later in the year. Pretty cool!

Hey brats, this is the first look at my new toy. Left to right: original sculpt, 5 pc. special edition, 10 pc. regular edition first (color variant), 1 of a kind surprise release. The regular version isn’t quiiiiite finished, but almost. These will be released at the beginning of February and will range from $40-$50. Don’t be a loser, buy one because I’m moving to Portland in March and need money. These are recession prices, people!! It’s like shopping at Wal-mart, but you still get to go to Heaven!

A look at 3 drawings (all in progress). The one on the left is the newest, the largest one is the oldest. I don’t want to overwork them, and am quite happy with how parts of them have qualities of a sketch.

Here he is all dolled up. I’m still tossing around ideas for color schemes. He doesn’t have a name yet. I have couple in mind, but I’m not ready to share. This guy is supposed to have arms, but I haven’t had a chance to make them. I always get very eager to cast and start painting straight away. I don’t sketch or have any blue prints for my characters. It’s a very stream of consciousness method I suppose, but ain’t no shame in that. I actually hate sketching. I always have. I like to dive in head first. Anywho, this guy isn’t finished yet. He needs a couple more details and I may play around with some more color schemes before committing to something.

I’ve been working on a very special custom for a very special artist’s solo exhibition coming up in Paris. I won’t divulge all the details yet, but I’m very excited. You may be able to figure it out if you look closely at the photo above.

Here is a first look at my next resin character. Yes it’s a calculator. I still have to make his arms, but I’m going to give him a go without them first. I’m starting to make the mold today hopefully so I can start getting some more resin stuff out there. I’ve already started casting duplicates of my Jeffrey character, but he’s got a little something special coming with his first release, so he’s going to stay secret for just a while longer.