Nick,
I just rec'd #7. It is every bit as awesome as it appeared to be from all the pics you've posted! Even after getting previews of the box, the bag, and book, the unboxing was a kick. The subtle "dust/dirt" effect is so good, I keep finding myself reflexively trying to wipe a bit of it away as I handle the idol. Even the wooden base is top notch.
I stumbled on your idol project via a relatively recent post in Propnomicon...and was coincidentally looking for a "perfect" Cthulhu idol at that time. Thank you for the postings of your OCD journey through the creation of the idol from conception to execution. It makes owning one a richer/deeper experience.
Thanks again for not making this a one-off project, but rather willing to put in the tremendous time and effort to make a number of these available to others -- particular others like me, who have very little artistic talent when it comes to a sculpting/molding/painting/etc/etc project like this!
--Brahm