Seems like the Mogwai got into the Thanksgiving turkey leftovers!
These two were completed some time ago, but we've finally gotten around to getting them on the site. Both were in fair condition, but with some pretty concentrated damaged areas. Mike Thomas quarterbacked the restoration of these and, as always, did a really great job making our work blend seamlessly with the original sculptures. As always, we barely did any paintwork... limiting any touchups to the confines of the repairs, keeping the props as original as possible.
Both suffered from badly torn necks (especially in the back), which is common for these props. Often, they are left on stands which only support the head. We filled each with archival materials and our own special set up which takes the weight off the head and puts it on the torso, which is much better for the puppet's long-term outlook.
Onto the pics!
GREMLIN #1: Needed cleaning, repair to the back of the neck, legs and face.
GREMLIN #2: Needed heavy cleaning (you can see he was very dusty on arrival!), repair to the back of the neck, repair to the big tear in the front of his neck as well as some other minor fixes. The client on this one also requested we seal him with a glossier finish, as he wanted to capture the glossy/slimy look of the film.
Like these little monsters? Be sure to visit our Gremlins restoration page for more like these! Gremlins Movie Props and Puppets Restoration, Preservation and Display
Also, if you haven't yet, head over to Facebook and hit like on our page there. You'll find lots of behind the scenes photos and updates as well as other exclusive pics and info! Tom Spina Designs | Facebook
thanks for looking!
best regards,
Tom
These two were completed some time ago, but we've finally gotten around to getting them on the site. Both were in fair condition, but with some pretty concentrated damaged areas. Mike Thomas quarterbacked the restoration of these and, as always, did a really great job making our work blend seamlessly with the original sculptures. As always, we barely did any paintwork... limiting any touchups to the confines of the repairs, keeping the props as original as possible.
Both suffered from badly torn necks (especially in the back), which is common for these props. Often, they are left on stands which only support the head. We filled each with archival materials and our own special set up which takes the weight off the head and puts it on the torso, which is much better for the puppet's long-term outlook.
Onto the pics!
GREMLIN #1: Needed cleaning, repair to the back of the neck, legs and face.
GREMLIN #2: Needed heavy cleaning (you can see he was very dusty on arrival!), repair to the back of the neck, repair to the big tear in the front of his neck as well as some other minor fixes. The client on this one also requested we seal him with a glossier finish, as he wanted to capture the glossy/slimy look of the film.
Like these little monsters? Be sure to visit our Gremlins restoration page for more like these! Gremlins Movie Props and Puppets Restoration, Preservation and Display
Also, if you haven't yet, head over to Facebook and hit like on our page there. You'll find lots of behind the scenes photos and updates as well as other exclusive pics and info! Tom Spina Designs | Facebook
thanks for looking!
best regards,
Tom
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