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From 1994 to present, has anyone ever found any Gargoyles merchandise at any of the Disney theme parks around the world? And if so, what was the most recent year?
Redhawk

I would love to see what he (Anthony) could do with the whole clan. Be so cool. I wish I had that kinda talent.
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

At least a big alien death moon notices when I'm around!
Anthony Tini

KIRK> If you're interested in a custom, I would direct you to Anthony for a quote:

http://anthonyscustoms.webs.com/apps/contactme/sites/show

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Greg Bishansky> How much did those custom action figures cost?
Kirk

I have the black-haired Demona, Hudson, Lex and Broadway. Brook and Goliath have eluded me for years. Had a chance at the last Gathering, but the auction went beyond my means.
Matt - [Saint Louis, Missouri, USA]
"Thats three down and two to go..." -Sevarius, "The Reckoning"

Okay, I'll get in touch with you about it next week.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

http://www.facebook.com/Battlebeast#!/photo.php?fbid=10151245763986577&set=a.451792631576.236232.706166576&type=1&theater

I've been holding it for you for a few years now! Actually, I have TWO.
When I first got all five, there was a Demona with Black hair, Lex, Brooklyn, and two Hudsons. I regret selling the Demona, and I've always wanted to sell them all... but procrastination and my love of Gargoyles made me not do it. You asked TWICE to buy Hudson, and after the second time, I "figured" I'd just hold on to it in case you wanted it again.

"If it wasn't for Greg Bishansky, it would still be gathering dust."

I'll send you the better of the two. Both have sat on my shelf for years and are quite dusty, although in great shape.

Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

Battle Beast> Do you still have the Applause Hudson? I seem to recall you had it up for sale a while back. If it's still available, I might take you up on it. It's the only one I'm missing.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Greg: Nevermind. I read your other comment.I put two and two together. Derp.
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

BATTLE BEAST> <<How did you get the Demona Poster done? That's awesome too!>>

It was a birthday gift from Robby Bevard, a couple years back. Helps when you have the original DPI files.

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Greg: How did you get the Demona Poster done? That's awesome too!
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/gregx/P1010002_zps0b23c567.jpg
these figures definitely look appropriate compared to each other. Nice picture!

Comet
Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

MATT> <<I'm also loving that you have a blown-up poster of Demona from Clan-Building. Great idea!>>

It was a birthday gift from Robby Bevard, a couple years back. Helps when you have the original DPI files.

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Great pictures, Greg.

I'm also loving that you have a blown-up poster of Demona from Clan-Building. Great idea!

Matt - [Saint Louis, Missouri, USA]
"Thats three down and two to go..." -Sevarius, "The Reckoning"

I think it works. Could you do a picture of Broadway next to Demona?
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

I didn't find that rude, it happens.

Added Applause Broadway to the line up. I think the scale works. What do you all think?

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v661/gregx/P1010002_zps0b23c567.jpg

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Sorry, "Greg." Didn't mean to be rude.
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

greg: It's good to know mine isn't the only one. I have mine in a secure spot, but it's propped up by a stitch doll. :/

Yet I still love it...

Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

Battle Beast: It hasn't tipped over in a while. As long as I don't touch it, it's fine. I plan to find a more "secure" place to keep it some time.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Greg: Does your Goliath Statue tip over easily? Mine sure does...
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

Okay, here's the Kenner Lex with the custom Demona, Macbeth, and Hunter.

http://fc03.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/038/d/2/the_line_up___february__2013_by_gregxb-d5u6jaw.jpg

If I ever get a custom Goliath, that statue will find a new perch. But for now, I think it looks cool there.

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

It actually occurred to me that the Kenner Lexington is in scale with these customs. He always was a bit large, if you imagined him standing up straight, next to the other Kenner figures, but seems perfect height-wise for these customs. Whew, that's one I can cross off the potential customs list.

I'd love to see Demona's Clan, too. They're not on my tentative list, however. I have no idea when I'll be able to afford another one, though I will commission more; sooner or later. I will say this, if I ever commission Thailog, he's definitely going to be wearing the armor.

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Matt> I can wait, but I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one here who is eager to see them. :D

I have a Coldstone, he is very detailed. Compared to many others of these figures he's pretty cool; probably everyone who owns him will tell you that. But I think it's a bit strange that they made a figure of Coldstone, but none of characters that appeared in a similar frequency, like Thailog or Talon, or any Pack member... I don't like Talon, but I like Thailog, and action figures of the Pack would be cool.

Of course I'd still be happiest if there were figures of Demona's Clan (and other medieval characters), but I know that these characters would not have had the slightest chance for ever being turned into official action figures. It's a wonder that Macbeth is available as one although that figure is not good.

And does anyone besides me think that the Bronx figure looks too bulky and the teeth are espically too big? He almost looks like a mutant hippo. But many people like this figure.

Comet
Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Thanks, Greg!
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

Comet> One day, perhaps. As for Coldstone, I've heard he was a cool figure, but I never owned one. In fact, I've never even seen one outside of pictures. I couldn't ever find him.

GregB> Wow. I didn't realize how big those were! I figured they were of similiar scale to the Kenner figures. Very impressive.

Matt - [Saint Louis, Missouri, USA]
"Thats three down and two to go..." -Sevarius, "The Reckoning"

Matt> Please, try to make pictures of them! That would be so awesome. I've seen a lot of interesting selfmade Gargoyles action figures, but none of these characters.
But Coldstone was an official figure too, didn't you like his design? I think he's one of the best of these figures (not perfect, but one of the best).

Comet
Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

Battle Beast> <<are they very expensive?>>

Yes, they are.

As for what's coming next. I have a wish list of characters that I intend to commission when I can, as I can. I'd rather not share it at the moment because, and just surprise people with who comes next. I don't know when the next one will be or who it will be yet.

Gargoyles cost more than humans because they require a lot more work and a lot more of his time. Not to mention that finding wings is very hard. And since we're doing these in a different scale than Kenner, I can't really mix and match these with the Kenner figures. Not that I particularly want to anyway, I wasn't satisfied with that line.

If you want to see some pics I took of them so far, here you go:

http://gregxb.deviantart.com/gallery/

Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Count me in as someone who would love to see some more gargoyle Gargoyles figures. Kermit would be cool. And that's even though I made a custom Kermit out of a Lexington figure and some Brook pieces long ago. It turned out alright, but I'd love to see a more professional job. True would be fun to have. Ophelia. Boidecca. Kai. Any of the English gargoyles. And Zafiro.

And a Redemption Squad era Fang would be very cool.

And in case you are wondering, these are the custom figures I made years ago: Kermit, Second, Angela (who didn't do a Demona repaint), Thailog (again, easiest repaint ever), Boidecca, Zafiro and a Coldstone (using pieces of a Goliath, a Steel Clan robot and some sculpty). I also made several gargoyles of my own invention including a green Ishimuran female, an English gargoyle in the likeness of a heraldic bull, a female gargoyle based on a Lexington figure but with blue-green skin, brown hair and a small crest, a beefy and dark green gargoyle with Goliath's body and wings and Brooklyn's head and probably several more I'm forgetting. They are all in a box in my mom's basement, so I can't check right now.

Matt - [Saint Louis, Missouri, USA]
"Thats three down and two to go..." -Sevarius, "The Reckoning"

Greg: I know you didn't want to say what you paid for the figures, but, in general, are they very expensive?
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

Anthony: I'm afraid I'm not interested in purchasing anything that would put money in the pocket of Frank Miller.

Even before he went off the deep-end, I was never a fan. And that includes of TDKR.

So while I'm a huge fan of the DC direct-to-DVD movies in general, I skipped these two myself.

Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Time it was, and what a time it was...it was a time of innocence, a time of confidences..." - Simon and Garfunkel

My friend let me borrow his copy of "Batman: The Dark Knight Returns, Part 2". Has anyone seen it? If you haven't, I highly recommend it (and Part 1 of course). There was only one thing that bothered me: MAJOR[SPOILER] How does the Joker snap his own neck? Is that even possible? [/SPOILER]
Anthony Tini

If I was rich I would order all known members of the Lunfanan Cell of Demona's Clan. Yes, that would be an awesome thing to spend my money on. But I'm probably not able to afford even one single member.
Comet
Double, double, toil and trouble. Fire burn and cauldron bubble.

I haven't decided yet. We'll see.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

If I had the funds, I'd be requesting an Archmage custom or I think Puck would be pretty cool. Since you have Hunter, Greg, are more of the "Bad Guys" next? Will you kill two birds with one stone and request a Dingo with Matrix armor?
Anthony Tini

BATTLE BEAST> When I can afford them, yes.
Greg Bishansky - [<--- Greg's Blog of Clue-by-Fours]
"For every two dozen Phantom Menaces, there is a Return of the King. For every two-bit Shyamalan, a Stanley Kubrick is born. For every poor soul who groans during an Adam Sandler-funded Rob Schneider vehicle, there is a child crying life-affirming tears when Bambi's mom is shot. Somewhere out there, a film student is finding out what Rosebud means for the first time. A man is pausing as Fredo prays the Hail Mary on a boat over Lake Tahoe. A woman grasps her heart as Bogie's love flies off into the foggy night. All it takes is one moment to change a person. And that one moment... no matter how fleeting... is worth a thousand Transformers."

Bishansky: Demona was beautiful. I still don't know how he does it, but it's magic! Do you plan to get any more done?
Battle Beast - [Canada]
I did it! I watched all 485 Best picture nominees in 365 days!

well if the link wasn't there i'd honestly have no idea what you were talking about or what was next :) (and then would have to go look it up etc etc.) :)
SomeGeek
http://www.squidoo.com/thegeeklens-cartoons

I think that's one of the most successful themed countdowns we've ever had.
Supermorff

Minquë, just missed it.
Spen

or "cainen" even i guess is how it was re-spelled?
SomeGeek
http://www.squidoo.com/thegeeklens-cartoons

quain = ten
:)

SomeGeek
http://www.squidoo.com/thegeeklens-cartoons

**checks link**

Ninth, or Nertea

Phoenician
"The suspense is terrible, I hope it lasts" -- Willy Wonka

"Toldea," apparently.
Jurgan - [jurgan6@yahoo.com]

Thanks for the link, Supermorff.

"Otsea," apparently.

Masterdramon - [kmc12009@mymail.pomona.edu]
"Time it was, and what a time it was...it was a time of innocence, a time of confidences..." - Simon and Garfunkel

Bararum... And here I only speak Old Entish.

Hoom, hum, roomty rom haroom-barum barum barum boom.

Or as you would say in the tongue of Men... sixth.

Matt - [Saint Louis, Missouri, USA]
"Thats three down and two to go..." -Sevarius, "The Reckoning"

Lempe!
Ross

cantea (4th)

In case people want to do this Quenya countdown but aren't up to speed, you can use http://tolkiengateway.net/wiki/Quenya_numbers

Supermorff

3rd or nelya
Anthony Tini

Two II (2)!!
Vinnie - [tpeano29@hotmail.com]

A week later than I suggested, but I still feel some Quenya ordinals are in order...thus, minya!
Brainiac - [OSUBrainiac at gmail dot com]
There is balance in all things. Live in symmetry with the world around you. If you must blow things up and steal from those around you, THAT'S WHAT RPGS ARE FOR!