BIG NEWS - 2014 Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair

The 2014 "Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair" is a big and unique show that brings in hobbyists and collectors from all over the USA and abroad. It's packed with rare, fictional figure, vehicle and mechs models and supplies for model building and painting, as well as replica props and movie art. Learn more about the show and see lots of pictures at JerseyFestFair » Model Kit & Statue Fair

Hey guys:

Black Heart Enterprises is debuting a new, licensed, resin bust of Bela Lugosi as Dracula at Jerseyfest 2014 in August, where it will be available for sale for the first time. The kit will then be available for sale via mail order some time after the show. It was sculpted by Jeff Yagher and as you can see is beautiful.

Also, the "wall hanger" Bela Dracula bust will be the kit used for the "Figure Artist Airbrush Asylum" all day painting class at Jerseyfest Academy on Friday August 1st (i.e., the day before the weekend long vendor show). We will be announcing more info on this class and opening up registrations shortly. More info on classes here: Jerseyfest Academy Hobby Classes & Workshops » JerseyFestFair

We’re very happy to once again be hosting Black Heart and Badger Airbrush Company as both vendors at our show and producers of this great class.

Congrats to Jeff Yagher and Black Heart for producing this beautiful piece !

Dave
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Re: BIG NEWS - 2014 Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair

Hey guys:

We just published the Jerseyfest 2014 Model & Art Contest & Exhibit details with lots of pictures of the awards, trophies, and prizes.

It will go from Saturday to Sunday this year with the awards ceremony on Sunday at around 3:00pm. However, you will be able to check out your pieces on Saturday if needed, and still qualify for certain awards. We also added new award categories.

See all the info and pics here: 2014 Model & Art Contest & Exhibit » JerseyFestFair

We hope to see as many great entries this year as we did last year ! Remember that you can also bring pieces for display only in the exhibit and not compete if you don't want to.

Thanks,
Dave
www.jerseyfestfair.com

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Here is a sample of the trophies and plaques:










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Here is a sample of the award prizes, which includes a Salzo 38 inch long resin Galactica kit (shown below built up by Randy Cooper):

Hey guys:

We just added Film FX legend “Phil Tippett” to our guest line up and we could not be more thrilled! He will be with "Chronicle Collectibles", a new vendor at our show displaying and selling elite model collectibles in limited quantities that they worked on with Phil and other artists. Phil is also doing a talk during the vendor show - see full schedule here: Demos & Presentations » JerseyFestFair

Phil’s varied career in visual effects has spanned more than 30 years and includes 2 Academy Awards, 6 Academy Award nominations, 1 BAFTA, 4 BAFTA nominations, 2 Emmys and the advent of modern digital effects in motion pictures. Phil’s roots in stop motion, modeling and practical effects and his ability to use this foundation in conjunction with developing technologies has made him one of a handful of artists whose careers have spanned the transition of visual effects from largely practical to digital.

Phil's past work includes the Star Wars Trilogy with ”Industrial Light & Magic Studios” (e.g., Imperial Walkers, Tauntauns, Rancor, Jabba the Hut, , etc.), Jurassic Park, the new Jurassic World movie, Dragonslayer, Robocop, Starship Troopers, etc.

See more of Phil’s biography here: Guest Artist Bios » JerseyFestFair

Thanks,
Dave
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The partying continues on Saturday night (Aug. 2nd) at Jerseyfest with the “Figure Models Show & Tell Party” and “Sci-Fi Vehicles & Mechs Show & Tell Party” (includes “Hardware Kitbasher’s Swap Meet”). Both will be held in separate conference rooms at the Marriott Hanover Hotel from 8:30pm to 11:00pm at no extra cost to vendor show attendees. Hobbyists will bring and talk about pieces they worked on in a laid back, informal setting with snacks and drinks. Then we all work our way over to the incredible “Auld Shebeen” Irish Pub on hotel property. We don’t have “cliques” at these parties – all show attendees are invited. And you just might be hanging out with movie FX legends…don’t miss it !


Learn more about Jerseyfest show specials at: Show Specials » JerseyFestFair

Hey guys:

We just added a brand new painting class at Jerseyfest Academy happening on August 1st: Smooth On presents "Painting a Death Dealer Model" - instructed by Saul Alvarez. You'll get the resin kit (12 inches high) sculpted by Chris Gabrish and produced by Chris and Dead End Resin (normally $125) plus the expert class instruction and supplies needed for $100 total ! The class is for both beginner and experienced painters and requires no airbrushing. The pics below show Saul's paint job on it. See class details, and registration info here: Smooth On ?Death Dealer? Painting Class at Jerseyfest » JerseyFestFair

Hey guys:

Our Jerseyfest demos & presentations list is posted.

They are happening during the vendor show on Saturday & Sunday (Aug 2-3) and included with the price of admission into the show. Includes movie FX legend Phil Tippett (Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Academy Award Winner, etc.), Jordu Schell (Avatar, Hellboy, 300, Making Monsters TV Show, etc.), Boyd Crompton (Trek Works) and more super talented artists.

See the list here: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?page_id=64

The Jerseyfest Model Kit & Statue Fair show is this weekend!

A friend of the show created a short highlight video from the last one, which is posted here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbTA9mi_Pgs

Also, here is a show report from last year's event with lots of pictures: http://jerseyfestfair.com/?p=3080.

We hope to see you at the vendor show - Aug. 2nd & 3rd !

Thanks,
Dave
www.jerseyfestfair.com