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SC-USA inc. - Bruce NTT FAQ:
1. What is Bruce NTT?
The name 'Bruce' refers to the shark depicted in the classic motion picture ‘JAWS’ and was coined after Spielberg’s ‘shark-like’ lawyer. There were a few names used to describe the shark by characters in the film, but the ‘behind the scenes’ name ‘Bruce’ has stuck with true fans over the years. NTT is an acronym describing the nose to tail attributes of the largest, and what many are calling the most accurate maquette rendition of this particular ‘platform’ version of ‘Bruce’ ever made.
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2. What makes this ‘platform’ version unique?
Of the three sharks created for the film the two ‘Platform sharks’ (one with right-side access to mechanics, and one with left-side open, and mirrored features) were used mainly for pop up shots from the water as well as exposed attacks and close ups. These sharks were mounted on platforms used to pully the shark through extended motions in concert with integrated animatronic features.
All three sharks were created from the same molds but padded, framed, and set differently. Because each shark required continuous upkeep and patching there was slight variance in appearance and paint from scene to scene throughout the film.
The third shark was called the ‘tow shark’ or ‘sea sled shark’. Anytime, Bruce was seen on screen moving faster than a man can walk, or from a distance, it was usually the ‘tow shark’. The tow shark was rounder in shape, and its features less detail oriented.
Alternately, The ‘platform shark’ angles were much sharper, slimmer and more pronounced with a much more angular look. This was due to the difference in skinning and padding over the jointed frames as well as shell cut outs under skin to hold the shape of the cast skins [hard areas vs flex areas]. A ‘platform shark’ was utilized in the infamous underwater Hooper/cage attack.
NTT Bruce replicates ‘Platform Bruce’ early in the production with some slight screen wear, after being re-prepped for filming in Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard , MA…otherwise known affectionately by the crew as ‘Shark City’.
3. Didn't Sideshow make a Bruce maquette a few years ago? Why is this different?
NTT is not meant to diminish the value of the sideshow version and the team that created it, however in contrast, NTT Bruce was derived from countless years of extreme research and direct consultation with JAWS production vets like Joe Alves. Mike Schultz's intimate knowledge of animatronics and the real inner workings of the 3 production sharks was also integral in creating the precise accuracy required to recreate this miniature.
While an artistic achievement, NTT is mathmatically based completely on the screen used prop platform sharks as seen in the film, as opposed to the 'pre-production' version Sideshow produced, which was based primarily on early designs, blueprints, plans, and guesstimation. In that respect the Sideshow JAWS maquette and the Bruce NTT are different sharks in final execution and look. NTT is also somewhat larger.
Artist: Mike Schultz
Manufactured by: Pending
(Base design and other product options pending)
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Dana
View attachment 21438
SC-USA inc. - Bruce NTT FAQ:
1. What is Bruce NTT?
The name 'Bruce' refers to the shark depicted in the classic motion picture ‘JAWS’ and was coined after Spielberg’s ‘shark-like’ lawyer. There were a few names used to describe the shark by characters in the film, but the ‘behind the scenes’ name ‘Bruce’ has stuck with true fans over the years. NTT is an acronym describing the nose to tail attributes of the largest, and what many are calling the most accurate maquette rendition of this particular ‘platform’ version of ‘Bruce’ ever made.
View attachment 21439
2. What makes this ‘platform’ version unique?
Of the three sharks created for the film the two ‘Platform sharks’ (one with right-side access to mechanics, and one with left-side open, and mirrored features) were used mainly for pop up shots from the water as well as exposed attacks and close ups. These sharks were mounted on platforms used to pully the shark through extended motions in concert with integrated animatronic features.
All three sharks were created from the same molds but padded, framed, and set differently. Because each shark required continuous upkeep and patching there was slight variance in appearance and paint from scene to scene throughout the film.
The third shark was called the ‘tow shark’ or ‘sea sled shark’. Anytime, Bruce was seen on screen moving faster than a man can walk, or from a distance, it was usually the ‘tow shark’. The tow shark was rounder in shape, and its features less detail oriented.
Alternately, The ‘platform shark
NTT Bruce replicates ‘Platform Bruce’ early in the production with some slight screen wear, after being re-prepped for filming in Vineyard Haven on Martha’s Vineyard , MA…otherwise known affectionately by the crew as ‘Shark City’.
3. Didn't Sideshow make a Bruce maquette a few years ago? Why is this different?
NTT is not meant to diminish the value of the sideshow version and the team that created it, however in contrast, NTT Bruce was derived from countless years of extreme research and direct consultation with JAWS production vets like Joe Alves. Mike Schultz's intimate knowledge of animatronics and the real inner workings of the 3 production sharks was also integral in creating the precise accuracy required to recreate this miniature.
While an artistic achievement, NTT is mathmatically based completely on the screen used prop platform sharks as seen in the film, as opposed to the 'pre-production' version Sideshow produced, which was based primarily on early designs, blueprints, plans, and guesstimation. In that respect the Sideshow JAWS maquette and the Bruce NTT are different sharks in final execution and look. NTT is also somewhat larger.
Artist: Mike Schultz
Manufactured by: Pending
(Base design and other product options pending)
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Dana
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