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Designing Toy Clothes and Hair
49:40 - 55:22 (05:42)
The podcast host and guest discuss the complexities of designing clothing and hair for toys, including GI Joes that were originally sold with raincoats that didn't look like raincoats, and the challenge of meeting client demands while maintaining creative vision.
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The speaker expresses doubt about the credibility of articles and raises concerns about companies artificially manufacturing scarcity to increase their profits.
49:40 - 50:12 (00:32)
Summary
The speaker expresses doubt about the credibility of articles and raises concerns about companies artificially manufacturing scarcity to increase their profits.
ChapterDesigning Toy Clothes and Hair
EpisodeSelects: A Partial History of Action Figures
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A look at the process of sculpting characters for movies, featuring insights from a professional sculptor.
50:12 - 51:57 (01:45)
Summary
A look at the process of sculpting characters for movies, featuring insights from a professional sculptor.
ChapterDesigning Toy Clothes and Hair
EpisodeSelects: A Partial History of Action Figures
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The process of sculpting an action figure involves designing the initial concept, molding the figure from clay, then attaching the head and face, building a neck, and adding hair.
51:57 - 53:22 (01:25)
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The process of sculpting an action figure involves designing the initial concept, molding the figure from clay, then attaching the head and face, building a neck, and adding hair. The process takes about two to three weeks to complete, but may vary depending on the client's specifications.
ChapterDesigning Toy Clothes and Hair
EpisodeSelects: A Partial History of Action Figures
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The original GI Joe dolls had unusual, ill-fitting fabric clothing, including a raincoat that looked more suited to a serial killer's wardrobe.
53:22 - 55:22 (02:00)
Summary
The original GI Joe dolls had unusual, ill-fitting fabric clothing, including a raincoat that looked more suited to a serial killer's wardrobe. Today, collectors and enthusiasts remember these peculiar design choices with fascination and nostalgia.