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I've met the blue fella and talked to him up close...
...and this doesn't appear to be him. Now, I am reserving judgement until the final piece that I will get even if I had to sell an organ on Ebay. To be honest, after meeting Gonzo (the real Muppet with Dave) in person I think we could have done a better job in many areas of the Palisades version - and that, in all modesty - ia a fantastic sculpt! There's nuance that just can't be so easily replicated. Also each Gonzo changes slightly from production puppet to production puppet.
Nice alteration, Reevz! Had to say that. The foamy texture seems to be gone, but most of everything else is there.
Luke, I consider Animal a replica even though 90% of his foam parts aren't foam. I still say a similar lightweight plastic (replica) mold of the nose was the way to go in place of the stocking. I stand by that and believe that would be durable no matter what the report. That's the very thing that would make him feel more replica than doll. The materials will be different. They have to be. Disney won't allow the accurate foam material, or even one that will degrade a decade later, for such a central feature. The suit color, I'll just have to see that in person. So far I think they went the wrong way. Here's a classic picture of him on MC where the color is quite pink.
I understand you're not getting him. Just know that either on the site or on the forum I will review this guy in every detail. Having met Gonzo, researched him, worked on some of his action figures and of course being a lifelong crazed fan of him, my favorite Muppet, no praise will be spared, no nit will go unpicked! He is the closest thing to Gonzo I will ever own. I just hope to like him. I am also glad that Travis is being completely upfront about the product.
...and this doesn't appear to be him. Now, I am reserving judgement until the final piece that I will get even if I had to sell an organ on Ebay. To be honest, after meeting Gonzo (the real Muppet with Dave) in person I think we could have done a better job in many areas of the Palisades version - and that, in all modesty - ia a fantastic sculpt! There's nuance that just can't be so easily replicated. Also each Gonzo changes slightly from production puppet to production puppet.
Nice alteration, Reevz! Had to say that. The foamy texture seems to be gone, but most of everything else is there.
Luke, I consider Animal a replica even though 90% of his foam parts aren't foam. I still say a similar lightweight plastic (replica) mold of the nose was the way to go in place of the stocking. I stand by that and believe that would be durable no matter what the report. That's the very thing that would make him feel more replica than doll. The materials will be different. They have to be. Disney won't allow the accurate foam material, or even one that will degrade a decade later, for such a central feature. The suit color, I'll just have to see that in person. So far I think they went the wrong way. Here's a classic picture of him on MC where the color is quite pink.
I understand you're not getting him. Just know that either on the site or on the forum I will review this guy in every detail. Having met Gonzo, researched him, worked on some of his action figures and of course being a lifelong crazed fan of him, my favorite Muppet, no praise will be spared, no nit will go unpicked! He is the closest thing to Gonzo I will ever own. I just hope to like him. I am also glad that Travis is being completely upfront about the product.
