luke314pi Posted April 4, 2011 Share Posted April 4, 2011 I am happy to announce the release of Artmates Series 1 Custom Figures! What if the subjects of your favorite paintings decided to separate themselves from the canvas and enter the real world? What if the statue of The Thinker finally resolved his internal struggle, and left his stone pedestal? These situations and more can be created with the new series of Artmates custom figures. Each figure is taken from a famous work of art, and includes a special base showing the artwork – with the subject removed. Series 1 includes figures inspired by The Scream by Edvard Munch, The Thinker by Auguste Rodin, and Portrait of Kahnweiler by Pablo Picasso. All of the artwork for the figures themselves has been recreated by yours truly. A second series is planned for release this fall. The Thinker and The Scream have been specially modified to allow them to bend their elbow further than normal minimates. Each figure comes complete with custom packaging that gives more information about the original work of art. Each custom figure box set is a signed and numbered limited edition of 10, and is available for $17.99 each, exclusively at Luke’s Toy Store here: Artmates Series 1 Custom Figures Thanks for looking at another one of my crazy ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 that is beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Very nice, Luke! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webhead Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nessex Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wow - they are fantastic. I WILL be adding one of those to my order. Just fantastic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMarvel fan Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 these are awesome!!! I may have to break my "don't buy anymore minimates until next month" self imposed addiction-break and order one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SErge Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 ooo i like this, very amazing work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Luke, I ordered all 3 of them, any chance I can get the same numbered edition of each one? Maybe I could get a standing order for the same numbered edition for Series 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karamazov80 Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Just ordered one of the Scream guys for my wife. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Absolutely amazing idea Luke. I'm totally sold on them, but would love to see your take on American Gothic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) You never cease to amaze me Luke. Truly amazing work! And I just ordered all three; can't wait for Series 2! Edited April 5, 2011 by Fujis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deadpool Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Dammit Luke, I'm a poor college student, but I simply couldn't resist The Scream. Looking forward to that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsMarvel fan Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I had to buy the Thinker! Though, I really like the Portrait of Kahnweiler. That is a very dynamic looking mate. But, I had to limit myself. Can't wait to see series 2 in the fall. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 These seem to be selling quite quickly for only 10 of each available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MINI_MYTE Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! An amazing and novel idea Luke. If you are taking requests for series 2 I'd like to suggest... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 Thanks for all the kind words! These were really fun to make, and it was one of those little side projects that I have had in the back of my mind for at least 6 months. Luke, I ordered all 3 of them, any chance I can get the same numbered edition of each one? Maybe I could get a standing order for the same numbered edition for Series 2? Good question! Anyone who orders a full set will get the same number, and yes I can definitely hold that number for series 2 in the fall. Absolutely amazing idea Luke. I'm totally sold on them, but would love to see your take on American Gothic. That is an excellent idea. I will keep that in mind for series 2. Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! An amazing and novel idea Luke. If you are taking requests for series 2 I'd like to suggest... There is a very good chance that she will be in series 2. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turtle Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Whoa. Amazing concept and amazingly executed. The idea of a Picasso minimate is hilarious and genius. Will 10 of each be enough? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful! An amazing and novel idea Luke. If you are taking requests for series 2 I'd like to suggest... Having seen that picture a couple of times in the Louvre over the years I'd say it was a perfect choice for a Minimate ......it appears tiny in it's display. I've just checked & it is actually 21" x 30" !!! I'm really surprised at that. Lovely stuff . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 Unfortunately, I wasn't able to order them all last night, and in the few hours that passed between the time that they debuted and the time I went to place my order, 2 of the 3 had sold out. Needless to say, I am beyond bummed. Is there any chance that you will be making more? I know that customs don't usually sell well, so it makes sense to only produce 10 of these for an initial run, but wow those things flew like hot cakes. Not even 24 hours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted April 5, 2011 Author Share Posted April 5, 2011 I was also surprised at how quickly they sold out! I will check my parts bin again to see if I have enough parts to make more. I trust no one who ordered these would object if these were a limited edition of 15 instead of 10? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I trust no one who ordered these would object if these were a limited edition of 15 instead of 10? As long as they are clearly identifed as "Second Printing for slow-pokes", I am fine with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny B Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 (edited) As long as they are clearly identifed as "Second Printing for slow-pokes", I am fine with it! I can remember a time when responding to something like this within 14 hours was considered being 'on the spot' ... Now, thanks to all this newfangled technology, one has to have a computer actively linked to their brain at all times just to make sure something doesn't slip by :tongue: Stupid 'real world' limitations. Bring on the future already, where I can know everything that's going down at the very second it happens ==================== But on a more serious note, I wouldn't want to step on any toes. If anyone has a problem with more than 10 being made, by all means, Luke, don't make any more. I guess the extra demand helps make them more valuable (maybe not $-wise, but certainly in terms of a personal collection) Edited April 5, 2011 by Donny B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 My only 'real' problem with 15 being made instead of 10, is that 15 isn't an even number. So I would say 20 for OCD's sake. Like I said, "my problem"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted April 5, 2011 Share Posted April 5, 2011 I don't mind the run being increased to 15 instead of 10. And I would also love to get the same number of Series 2 figures as well. Luke, maybe you should put up a pre-order page for Series 2? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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