Limited Run Hocus Pocus Life Size Prop Replica

[ReplicaZero]

Hi Everyone,

As a huge fan of Hocus Pocus, I have always been on the lookout, but have never been able to find, a properly sculpted replica of Book. There are many out there, but none that really capture what I feel is the actual look from the film. That set me on a course to create my own. I sculpted a digital double of Book and after posting to the RPF, I have gotten to know many from the community along the way.

With the help of a few from the community, I have been able to obtain a life size print of my digital double, which brings me to this moment here today. I would like to begin to gauge interest in a possible project run for this Book. I am unsure if this will be a limited run or not, I don’t know how popular Book is outside of the seasonal Halloween year. Additionally, from my test runs it takes me a couple of weeks from start to finish for each one. I would imagine that speed would increase as I continue, but I never want to sacrifice quality, as that is what drove me to create this version in the first place. My Book currently measures about 14 x 10 x 4.5.

Front of the Book

Back of the Book

You can see the level of detail on this reproduction is high.

The three options are as follows:​

Option A) Raw Resin Pulls – with Room for Pages - $269​

This would be the most affordable and quickest option. I will simply provide raw resin pours from my molds of the front/spine/back and clasp of Book. This will not include a set of 3D printed pages and provides an opportunity to create your own actual paper pages or attach my covers to another book of similar size. This version will likely still require clean up and gap filling, as well as your own custom paint job.

Option B) BYOB – Build your own Book Model Kit - $369​

This option would include a cleaned up and sanded model kit with 3D printed PLA pages. Contents include resin cast front/spine/back/clasp and PLA printed pages; this would create a prop replica of Book once built. It would likely still require minor gap filling and minor sanding during assembly to hide seams, as well as your own paint job.

Option C) BooOooOOooK! - $629​

This option includes a fully painted and assembled ready to go prop replica of Book. This option covers not only my cost of materials and time but includes my ability to continue to create on going molds for Book as many of you know they will need replacement eventually.


Feel free to comment your interest and I will reach out to you or PM me directly to start production, this run will only continue while my materials last, first come first serve. Once I am out of materials, I will retire this cast as I will turn my attention to other projects. This Book weighs about 10 lbs. and is hollow when paired with the 3D printed pages. This also will not include shipping, you’ll have to reach out to me directly to get a price for shipping unique to each shipment, I am currently open to shipping internationally, I am in California, US. Payments are able to be made to me directly via Venmo or Paypal. I will be adding variations and alternative sizes to my Etsy going forward. I am open to commissions that are more custom in nature regarding Book that would involve more elaborate materials or re-prints (magnetic eye options, silicone skin, hand stitched etc.) but those would be handled on a case by case basis, please reach out to me directly to collaborate!

Thank you all for your time!

 

[Rusty85]

Any chance of one with a finished interior with the movie pages in the future?

 

[ReplicaZero]

Any chance of one with a finished interior with the movie pages in the future?

I would like to say yes; but I am not sure to be honest. My goals ultimately with a book like that would be to have a silicone skinned version, glass or animatronic eye, hand stitching and functioning book with screen accurate pages. The challenge is each of those individual hurdles is a lot of upfront financial investment of exploration with materials on my part, for what is in reality, likely a small fan base who would want or purchase such a book. I am already trying to recoup the production cost of this copy. Additionally, the cost of a book to that degree on a production level is likely well over a thousand and am unsure if there is even a market for it. I would say if such a book would be built by me, it will be over a year away at the least, while I begin to explore that execution and make additional sculptural changes.

 

[teecrooz]

Interested in at least a raw resin copy. Can you post a picture of what the 3D printed pages would look like?

 

[ReplicaZero]

Interested in at least a raw resin copy. Can you post a picture of what the 3D printed pages would look like?

Sure here are some examples of the printed pages, I can provide additional detailed shots in a little bit if there are still questions. I also added a wide shot of the model kit in pieces to the first post. (I used two PLA colors for my pages, but future prints will be one color)

 

[N2darkness]

I'd also be interested in a resin cover casting. It would be cool if the stitches were missing to add real ones and to possibly have a switch out eye that was closed.

 

[ReplicaZero]

I'd also be interested in a resin cover casting. It would be cool if the stitches were missing to add real ones and to possibly have a switch out eye that was closed.

I am always open to doing custom commissions for more elaborate offerings, I also actually do have a sculpted shut eye that was never printed. I think it could be an easy enough magnetic mod however.

 

[teecrooz]

Will the resin castings be added to your Etsy page, or should we PM you here?

 

[ReplicaZero]

Will the resin castings be added to your Etsy page, or should we PM you here?

I am planning on only offering the RPF crew the raw resin pulls and model kits for now. My etsy shop will have only Book finished as well as journals. I will convert this thread to a project run and feel free to PM me directly to begin production.

 

[threepwood32]

Here we gooooo!

Speaking for myself, this is a dream prop. I'm willing to wait (and spend significantly more than $629) for a fully functioning, screen-accurate version with interior pages. I understand the pressure of the upfront investments, but for me it's a once-in-a-lifetime purchase -- aka my wife would kill me if I dropped cash multiple times on multiple versions.

Maybe that makes for a better commission situation? Not sure. I'm new to RPF and how all this works. Again, all I know is that I would spend a lot more for a fully-functioning replica that looked and felt 100% like the screen version.

P.S. I'm in awe of all the research and work you've done so far. Really, you're my hero. Here's hoping those additional hurdles you mentioned are surmountable

 

[N2darkness]

I am planning on only offering the RPF crew the raw resin pulls and model kits for now. My etsy shop will have only Book finished as well as journals. I will convert this thread to a project run and feel free to PM me directly to begin production.

Does this mean you have already created molds for these larger resin prints? If so do you have photos of any of the castings? I'm be curious as to the fine detail and stitching captured and overall thickness of the pieces.

 

[ReplicaZero]

Does this mean you have already created molds for these larger resin prints? If so do you have photos of any of the castings? I'm be curious as to the fine detail and stitching captured and overall thickness of the pieces.

Yes! Actually everything that you’ve seen finished are all from castings. I use multiple types of resins and pours to make sure the detail is captured. Here are some close ups of the casted pieces as well as an idea of the thickness.

 

[Dboboc]

Hello,

I would be interested in your option b book if you go ahead with offering them.

Thanks,

Dave B.