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Underdog07

11-09-2011, 04:04 PM

Argonus

11-09-2011, 04:17 PM

What are your top 3 grievances against Monster (celebrating festivus a bit early)?

I'll answer these in order of importance.

Grievances against Monster:
1. He locks his doors.
2. He locks his windows.
3. His coiffure rivals my own.

As far as Mondo is concerned, I don't normally like posters.. but.. I like these artistic nature of the posters; they're not just Face-shots of the actors, and even those with the actors portrayed on them present them in an illustrated/painted manner, making them unique. :)

These posters are like Reece's Pieces; if I open the bag, I won't be able to eat just one... I'll empty that f#cker in three minutes. :laugh:

I would think the posters that command the largest premium are those from the most well-received films, OR... aren't they numbered, and their editions vary? If that's the case.. posters with a lower edition (that aren't total garbage) obvious fetch a higher price. :)

Underdog07

11-09-2011, 04:24 PM

I would think the posters that command the largest premium are those from the most well-received films, OR... aren't they numbered, and their editions vary? If that's the case.. posters with a lower edition (that aren't total garbage) obvious fetch a higher price. :)

Tend to agree with you, but wanted to see which actual ones have created the most buzz etc. I figure Star Wars would be up there, but what are we talking? Can a $40 print actuall command say $1000?

Underdog07

11-09-2011, 04:25 PM

Argonus

11-09-2011, 04:56 PM

Tend to agree with you, but wanted to see which actual ones have created the most buzz etc. I figure Star Wars would be up there, but what are we talking? Can a $40 print actuall command say $1000?

I wanna get The Invisible Man (I played Griffin, the aforementioned Invisible Man, in an audio production some years ago, so it's nostalgic)...

.. and Hellboy 2, which is just an awesome film, and a great lookin' poster.

The Undead posters look good too (I really like the simple nature of the 28 Days Later piece, especially).

Could a poster command $1,000? If there's a finite number of them, and some bloke wants to wrangle one away from someone, and has the scratch to do so... $1000 doesn't seem unheard of? :)

Gah.. I can't imagine spending more than a few hundred on a poster, though, unless it's an original poster from the release of the movie/production it's portraying; in that case, exorbitant prices apply, for sure.

MONSTER

11-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Mondo started as my side hobby from comic art. Now its taken over my life.

Argonus

11-09-2011, 05:01 PM

Sorry, can a $40 print command 1/10th of a SEA-DOO?:buttrock:

:laugh:

Depends on the "SeaDoo". :) No busty brunette wants to smash her 'kini cows into your back riding on top of his cheap Halloween: H2O when she could be with Dapper Dan, across the marina, on his souped-up Mondo Steamboat Willie.

:)

Argonus

11-09-2011, 05:04 PM

Mondo started as my side hobby from comic art. Now its taken over my life.

It's addicting; by tonight, I'm going to have bought three of 'em.. looking at them on-line as I type. :laugh:

I'm not "tanked" on OA/Commissions, but I have what I need for now.. my guess is you're in the same place, Ken. New commission ideas /page opportunities will mean I never tire of the stuff completely, though. :laugh:

Underdog07

11-09-2011, 05:09 PM

It's addicting; by tonight, I'm going to have bought three of 'em.. looking at them on-line as I type. :laugh:

I'm not "tanked" on OA/Commissions, but I have what I need for now.. my guess is you're in the same place, Ken. New commission ideas /page opportunities will mean I never tire of the stuff completely, though. :laugh:

3 already? wow. where these all ebay purchases?

Nidgit

11-09-2011, 05:09 PM

So here are some questions I have, which I hope will spur some debate and generate knowledge:

What actually is Mondo?

Why are Mondo prints so popular?

Which posters command the largest premium (how much and why)?

Is there a fear of counterfeiting?

Do all prints go on sale through the website or are some actually sold at movies, shows, etc?

What are your top 3 grievances against Monster (celebrating festivus a bit early)?

What aside from Mondo is popular/collectible print wise?

I've been 'bit' pretty hard by the 'mondo-mania' so I can only speak for myself re your questions, but hopes this helps:

What actually is MONDO ?

Here's one of the earlier articles I read about Mondo prints and I thought it was quite good.

http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2011/20110711a.html

Why are Mondo prints so popular?

I collect the occassional movie poster but as Tony posted in another thread here, they have become pretty soul-less and just seem to rehash the same concepts over and over. Many of these prints (especially those by Tyler Stout) really capture the essence of the movies they represent, the story and the characters. And whilst it all comes down to personal preference in the end, most of them are stunning pieces of art in their own right.

Which posters command the largest premium (how much and why)?

It's a combination of the subject matter, the artist, the limited availability and of course the art itself. Two artists (Tyler Stout and Olly Moss) are commanding big bucks for their Star Wars sets (the original trilogies). Stout's for around $1500 and Moss' anywhere from $3000 to $7000 . . . unfortunately, with the cat well and truly out of the bag, most of the prints (purchased at the original price) seem to end up on ebay and exaggerated prices, but you can still find some good buys out there.

Is there a fear of counterfeiting?

To be honest, I've not heard of it but like anything else, I'm sure it will happen if it hasn't already.

Do all prints go on sale through the website or are some actually sold at movies, shows, etc?

Monster could probably field this one better, but as I understand, some are available direct from Mondo, some only available to those that attend the screening of a movie, and some direct from the artists themselves. Then of course there is ebay, and sites like expressobeans.com where mondo collect chat and buy / sell art.

What are your top 3 grievances against Monster (celebrating festivus a bit early)?

Hmmmm . . . . only 3 . . . that's too hard

What aside from Mondo is popular/collectible print wise?

Again, I think all of these prints have been categorised as Mondo but there are other artists not affiliated with mondo making prints. I believe mondo werent the first to do this . . . I think there has been a long standing tradition with some cinemas to produce their own prints (the Academy Cinema in London was doing it for a while I believe). But mondo really capitalised on it.

XMAN

11-09-2011, 05:11 PM

Its is simply art in a printed form. I like the unique look most of them have that seperate them from the common poster .
They're numbered....which means they're limited...and like most things they look a hundred times better in person...a true compliment to my collection.....

Argonus

11-09-2011, 05:12 PM

3 already? wow. where these all ebay purchases?

Two are; one is not. :) I'm Watching the two, but yeah.. the third's bought.

Later Bill.. out for a bit. You bitten by Mondo, too? I hear she has a hot sister.

I hate this forum... I "outgrow" Bowens, & someone throws Sideshow at me; outgrow SS, oh look at all these Hot Toys threads.. rr.. maybe one more HT, but now... wow.. these posters are cool!

OA I'll always be into, so that doesn't count. :laugh:

Skullbocks

11-09-2011, 08:55 PM

Mondo started as my side hobby from comic art. Now its taken over my life.

+1

joefixit2

11-09-2011, 09:07 PM

Mondo posters are a way to distract Ken from Hulk pieces he could potentially buy that I might want. I approve of this hobby.

Marvelito

11-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Mondo posters are a way to distract Ken from Hulk pieces he could potentially buy that I might want. I approve of this hobby.

:laugh:

Underdog07

11-09-2011, 09:10 PM

Mondo posters are a way to distract Ken from Hulk pieces he could potentially buy that I might want. I approve of this hobby.

:rimshot:

risingstar

11-09-2011, 09:25 PM

Why are Mondo prints so popular?

Is there a fear of counterfeiting?

What are your top 3 grievances against Monster (celebrating festivus a bit early)?

1. They look super cool. It's like hearing your favorite band do a cover of another one of your favorite bands.

2. Absolutely. It's inevitable. Incidentally, I see Mondo eventually offering canvas prints of earlier releases.
The Star Wars pieces would look awesome on canvas.

3. None. He is a super nice guy.

Argonus

11-09-2011, 09:28 PM

Mondo posters are a way to distract Ken from Hulk pieces he could potentially buy that I might want. I approve of this hobby.

Okay, so now we have to figure out what to distract you with, Steve. :laugh:

MONSTER

11-09-2011, 10:58 PM

Mondo posters are a way to distract Ken from Hulk pieces he could potentially buy that I might want. I approve of this hobby.

:goodpost::laugh:

I'm still looking for art but this hobby has really distracted me.

1. They look super cool. It's like hearing your favorite band do a cover of another one of your favorite bands.

2. Absolutely. It's inevitable. Incidentally, I see Mondo eventually offering canvas prints of earlier releases.
The Star Wars pieces would look awesome on canvas.

3. None. He is a super nice guy.

:peoples:

I'm not falling for it.lol

risingstar

11-10-2011, 12:40 AM

:peoples:

I'm not falling for it.lol

I actually meant it. If you ever make your way to Montreal, you'd certainly be welcome to come by with the family. I'm generally quite private when it comes to meeting people online. You've definitely made a wonderful impression over the years.

Underdog07

11-10-2011, 01:42 AM

I browsed through the Archives - definitely some pieces I would consider buying. I'm still shocked at some of te prices. I can understand why these sell out immediately as people are hoping to get the next big ticket item

joy_division

11-10-2011, 01:51 AM

Olly Moss' pieces are regulars in Empire magazine. Wheter he does them for the mag not, I don't know

ratchet

11-10-2011, 01:55 AM

1. They look super cool. It's like hearing your favorite band do a cover of another one of your favorite bands.

2. Absolutely. It's inevitable. Incidentally, I see Mondo eventually offering canvas prints of earlier releases.
The Star Wars pieces would look awesome on canvas.

3. None. He is a super nice guy.

Like REM doing U2s "One"

Argonus

11-10-2011, 09:54 AM

I actually meant it. If you ever make your way to Montreal, you'd certainly be welcome to come by with the family. I'm generally quite private when it comes to meeting people online. You've definitely made a wonderful impression over the years.

Take that ball and run with it, RS! :laugh: :)

Naw, in all seriousness.. Ken, Bill, yourself, and quite a few others here on SF I would have no hesitation introducing to friends and family. A decent portion of you have good hearts.. and aren't total social groms. :penguin:

----.. fellow Gammabros and myself are already planning a Vegas trip. :buttrock:

OpticBlast

11-11-2011, 09:42 PM

So here are some questions I have, which I hope will spur some debate and generate knowledge:

What actually is Mondo?

Why are Mondo prints so popular?

Which posters command the largest premium (how much and why)?

Is there a fear of counterfeiting?

Do all prints go on sale through the website or are some actually sold at movies, shows, etc?

What are your top 3 grievances against Monster (celebrating festivus a bit early)?

What aside from Mondo is popular/collectible print wise?

Mondo Tees is a publisher and patron of artist commissioned to release officially licensed movie posters and art prints. There are many other publishers that also obtain licenses or commission work for their galleries. Such as: cinemaoverdrive, phoneboothgallery, spoke-art, darkcitygallery, darkhallmansion, shopkrypton, 1xrun, underthefloorboards, inprnt, nineteeneightyeight, ltdartgallery, nakatomiinc, and many many others. Mondo tees have definitely earned their fame and success, but that doesn't mean the works from other publishers or artists are of any inferior quality as they may even share the same printing houses. A lot of the time great work gets over looked because there is so much coming out, and people tend to keep up with bigger publishers such as Mondo.

Mondo prints are popular because they are using a combination of many different artists to reinterpret a movie in their own unique individual style. Also because Mondo creates very high quality movie prints using the Screen Printing process which layers single colors at a time that have to dry before adding additional layers. Due to this hand done process they are all very limited and don't get reproduce creating the collectability and demand. Plus it's one of the few chances to own a movie poster in a high quality screen printed version reasonably priced. An example of the screen printing process here (http://thestuff.nakatomiinc.com/2011/09/21/samurai-with-a-magic-sword-printing-process-thread/).

Poster values rise and fall depending on the quality, artist, style, and license. (All of this is always changing but a few grail examples are, The Thing from Tyler Stout over 1k, Star Wars set from Olly Moss up to 7k with retail price averaging from 45-100 dollars).

Since these prints are screen printed there is not much fear in counterfeiting reproductions as they are very unique and would be extremely hard to reproduce accurately. The type of paper, colors, metallic GITD inks, and process are all unique to the printing house. Some are all hand done others have computers the results all totally vary.

Most Mondo prints see an online release, although there have been exclusive prints available a SDCC, movie screenings such as the Mondo Mystery Movie where a random movie will be shown and a poster based on that movie given out and only available there. A lot of times the artist will allocate a few of the production piece and sell them on their own website as APs and signed which the Mondo releases generally are not signed, just numbered.

Currently I have not assessed enough information to make an informed opinion of grievances against Monster at this time :) so answer is pending.

Some popular artist are Chuck Sperry, Amy sol, Audrey kawasaki, Shepard fairy, Handiedan, GODMACHINE, Banksy, Olly Moss, Jeremy Geddes, EMEK, MALLEUS, Mr. Brainwash, Rhys Cooper, Melissa Forman, Jeff Proctor, Tom Whalen, Daniel Danger and so many others. It just really depends on what you're looking for. Mondo have used some of the artist I have listed, others just totally do their own thing. Those artists all release collectible limited prints or original artwork either through their own production or were hired by a publisher like Mondo to release their work. Depends if you're looking for officially licensed artwork from popular culture to gig posters for bands or just really love a certain style or artist. Usually these artists also release their work using the screen printing technique, other times it's Giclee on high quality paper.

Fin

risingstar

11-11-2011, 10:04 PM

There are many other publishers that also obtain licenses or commission work for their galleries. Such as: cinemaoverdrive, phoneboothgallery, spoke-art, darkcitygallery, darkhallmansion, shopkrypton, 1xrun, underthefloorboards, inprnt, nineteeneightyeight, ltdartgallery, nakatomiinc, and many many others.

Any good examples of their work?

OpticBlast

11-11-2011, 10:26 PM

Phoneboothgallery:

http://phoneboothgallery.com/store/images/losthighway01.jpg
http://phoneboothgallery.com/store/images/46.jpg
http://phoneboothgallery.com/store/images/04.jpg
http://phoneboothgallery.com/store/images/KevinTong-Dune.jpg

Cinemaoverdrive:

http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/FROBAY/MONDO/CO84FSS1.jpg
http://i740.photobucket.com/albums/xx42/FROBAY/MONDO/RCFS1.jpg

1xrun:
Melissa Forman
http://1xrun.com/images/uploads/crane_web1.jpg
http://1xrun.com/images/uploads/metamorphosis_web1.jpg

OpticBlast

11-11-2011, 10:33 PM

Underthefloorboards:

http://www.underthefloorboards.com/Resources/finishedblack2a1e.jpeg
http://www.underthefloorboards.com/Resources/eternaltwilightra.jpeg
http://www.underthefloorboards.com/Resources/finishedblack2.jpeg

ltdartgallery:

http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/30793897/Star_Wars_Boba_Fett_Replica_Brian_Rood_1.jpghttp://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/45993937/The_Roost_Transformers_Soundwave_Tom_Whalen_1.jpg
http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/30793897http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/31960783/The_Simpsons_Springfield_Jazz_Festival_1.jpg

Nakatomiinc:

http://store.nakatomiinc.com/images/products/detail/cthulu.jpg
http://store.nakatomiinc.com/images/products/detail/Changeintoatruck6WEB.jpg

OpticBlast

11-11-2011, 10:43 PM

Spoke-art:

http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/45894665/Flutter.jpg
http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/46103267/6238920606_93cb406dc9_z.jpg]
http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/46697603/Bec_Winnel.jpg
http://cache0.bigcartel.com/product_images/46702805/Screen_shot_2011-11-02_at_1.04.46_PM.png
http://cache1.bigcartel.com/product_images/46717305/FoxWeb.jpg

Nineteeneightyeight:

http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/2452/products/ericbraddock_captainstevezissou_large.jpg?111736
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/2452/products/JasonEdmiston_GhostbustersMurray_1_large.jpg?111736
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/2452/products/JeffBoyes_FrankenMurray_large.jpg?111736
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/2452/products/KevinAng_Egon_large.jpg?111736
http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0073/2452/products/KyleNorris_Ghostbusters_sml_1_large.jpg?111736

There is a lot more though. Check out their sites for more of their archive.

risingstar

11-12-2011, 03:06 AM

Very cool. Thanks for that!

Darth Pain

11-12-2011, 08:06 AM

First time I found out about Mondo was when someone posted a pic of the Sucker Punch poster. I loved it and bought one one soon after. Since then I've found a few I like and will only buy a few. Framing is more expensive then the damn prints themselves and it seems like there are more flippers scalping Mondos than Sideshow pieces.

Underdog07

11-12-2011, 08:45 AM

OpticBlast - thanks for the well thought out response

joy_division

11-12-2011, 03:38 PM

I love this one by Olly Moss.
So simple yet so clever

http://www.galacticbinder.com/images/Blog/olly-moss-star-wars-posters.jpg

Marvelito

11-12-2011, 05:38 PM

I love this one by Olly Moss.
So simple yet so clever

http://www.galacticbinder.com/images/Blog/olly-moss-star-wars-posters.jpg

And so insanely expensive! :(

Underdog07

11-12-2011, 05:49 PM

I love this one by Olly Moss.
So simple yet so clever

http://www.galacticbinder.com/images/Blog/olly-moss-star-wars-posters.jpg

And so insanely expensive! :(

There is no way something like this can maintain a value at close to $10k. I just can not see it as there is always the new "must have" coming out.

Nidgit

11-12-2011, 05:50 PM

I love this one by Olly Moss.
So simple yet so clever

http://www.galacticbinder.com/images/Blog/olly-moss-star-wars-posters.jpg

These are awesome but yeah . . . Insanely expensive. His Evil Dead print is very similar and equally awesome.

http://i967.photobucket.com/albums/ae153/nidgit/d0beb104.jpg

joy_division

11-12-2011, 08:38 PM

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-J6LGHmOs6gY/Tm6nMCx_PUI/AAAAAAAAAN8/dT1Zu5-4l5Y/s1600/star_wars_episodes_1_3_olly-moss-style-by_zenithuk.jpeg

Marvelito

11-12-2011, 08:53 PM

There is no way something like this can maintain a value at close to $10k. I just can not see it as there is always the new "must have" coming out.

I agree that they may not stay that high for long, but I don't see them dropping that much either, at least not soon.

VaultMan

11-12-2011, 09:13 PM

Oily Moss pieces are nuts. No way I'm starting another chase though....

The Batfan

11-16-2011, 05:50 PM

as just stated in other thread....:penguin: dont get all the hype and etc with these things Are these things licensed or bootleg things???

Underdog07

11-16-2011, 06:12 PM

as just stated in other thread....:penguin: dont get all the hype and etc with these things Are these things licensed or bootleg things???

hmmm, I wonder if these are available in speak-easys

I think they are licensed but am not 100% positive

Nidgit

11-16-2011, 06:29 PM

as just stated in other thread....:penguin: dont get all the hype and etc with these things Are these things licensed or bootleg things???

They are licenced (at least most of them are). And there is alot of hype, but some of these prints are absolutely stunning pieces of art. But it's no different to anything else people collect (including Batman memorabilia :D). It certainly helps, if you are a life long fan of the subject matter (especially a lot of the classic / cult sci-fi and horror movies).

And you really have to see one in person to fully appreciate them. I was blown away by my first (the Sucker Punch print) and it was all down hill from there :D

Matches Malone

02-05-2012, 07:11 PM

I noticed something interesting today and thought it most appropriate to resurrect this thread as opposed to posting in one of our others.

Phantom City creative has amazing prints as well, and is well known in print circles. However they still have great pieces in stock, including the Conquest of the PotA piece they that was sold by Mondo and sold out by Mondo in minutes.

Are people buying "Mondo pieces" simply because it is "Mondo" is selling them? I get and support the licensed aspect but in poking around I am finding a ton of wonderful non Mondo prints out there available for a similar price and with zero hassle and aggravation.

Heres the link:
http://phantomcitycreative.bigcartel.com/

These guys have Stout pieces (granted not based on licenses)
http://www.postersandtoys.net/servlet/Categories?category=Restocks

Spideristic

02-06-2012, 01:55 AM

Thanks for sharing the links MM. I wonder what detail is missing in the non-Mondo Conquest poster, i.e. besides the edition number.

For many, it is the limited edition collectible aspect of Mondo posters that makes it more desirable and thus makes them feel they have something of more value. Of course there are smaller companies putting out limited runs of posters as well, but Mondo is far ahead in the race with licensing and thus holds better market value. But yes ultimately it should be more about the art itself than anything else.

ReplicantSavior

02-06-2012, 02:31 PM

Are people buying "Mondo pieces" simply because it is "Mondo" is selling them? I get and support the licensed aspect but in poking around I am finding a ton of wonderful non Mondo prints out there available for a similar price and with zero hassle and aggravation.

Heres the link:
http://phantomcitycreative.bigcartel.com/

I was seriously considering the Phantom City Krull poster a while back. I see it's on sale now. But it doesn't reflect the feel of the film that much.

I think the Mondo name carries a lot of weight. They were in a lot of articles last year. Also, the Mondo posters are collected in that Hollywood museum (I forget what it's called). People are buying just to flip too hoping they will get a hit. Look at the prices for the Totoro variant. But the Apes set prices aren't that strong.

cstojano

02-06-2012, 10:45 PM

Wow thanks for those links. I had no idea about that website and almost paid an ebayer 70 bucks for the Night of the Living Dead poster.

As to the question at hand. I discovered Mondo at the time of the Olly Moss SW poster drop. I would bet many discovered Mondo at this drop as well. The site that pointed me to this was firstshowing.net which is great for early info on upcoming movies (if you haven't seen it before). They highlight some, but not all, Mondo drops. When I got totally smoked on the Moss drop, I mean totally clueless and had no chance, I then watched these posters get BINed for 450, then 600, then 900, then upwards of 1k within the day. I was just shocked. Now they are 3k+ for the set.

Mondo has a great archive making it easy to see awesome pieces that you missed out on.

BUT, while the quality is great there is no question this is a fad that will fade. They always do. The flippers seem to be pulling less profit and once they disappear watch out below. Now older truly limited pieces should hold value but everything post Moss I would be leery of paying too much for. Note the edition sizes are creeping up as well. Its fascinating to see though.

ReplicantSavior

02-07-2012, 02:41 PM

Those Olly Moss Star Wars posters are pretty boring to me. I have no idea why they are going for so much. $3000 is insane.

Awesome

02-07-2012, 03:19 PM

ReplicantSavior

02-07-2012, 04:33 PM

His name is why people go insane, the Super Mario posters from him going on sale soon will reach ridiculous prices, the posters aren't special at all. People just want it because his posters demand high prices.

I think I might try to sneak a Mario poster even though I don't like it that much. I guess Tyler Stout is the same. I don't like his art style and his posters go for a lot as well.

cstojano

02-07-2012, 07:45 PM

Are the Mario through Mondo or through his blog? I agree re: Stout's style, don't care or it at all, hurts my brain to look at.

Darth Pain

02-08-2012, 07:54 AM

Those Olly Moss Star Wars posters are pretty boring to me. I have no idea why they are going for so much. $3000 is insane.

His name is why people go insane, the Super Mario posters from him going on sale soon will reach ridiculous prices, the posters aren't special at all. People just want it because his posters demand high prices.

I agree completely.
Which is why I've stopped trying to buy any of them. I'm even going to sell some of the ones I bought when I was Mondo hyped. I was searching for a set of Star Wars prints but, because of the ordering bs, I've even lost interest in tracking those down. I've always been more of a statue guy anyway...

dr_teng

02-08-2012, 12:57 PM

It's kind of strange that people on a message board dedicated to high-end collectibles have difficulty in seeing why some other high-end collectibles are worth a lot of money to some people.

Same as statues and other collectibles (prop replicas, high-end figures, whatever). It's limited, appeals to a certain set of people willing to pay for it, and there you go. Lots of the Mondo posters don't appeal to my sense of design either but hey, art is subjective.

I don't care for the Mario design Moss is putting out but I really like that Zelda one so welp, we'll see if I know anyone going to the exhibit.

ReplicantSavior

02-08-2012, 02:21 PM

Are the Mario through Mondo or through his blog? I agree re: Stout's style, don't care or it at all, hurts my brain to look at.

The Mario posters will be at a gallery show this Friday. I believe only a small amount. The rest will be sold somewhere else. Which I don't know yet.

It's kind of strange that people on a message board dedicated to high-end collectibles have difficulty in seeing why some other high-end collectibles are worth a lot of money to some people.

Same as statues and other collectibles (prop replicas, high-end figures, whatever). It's limited, appeals to a certain set of people willing to pay for it, and there you go. Lots of the Mondo posters don't appeal to my sense of design either but hey, art is subjective.

I don't care for the Mario design Moss is putting out but I really like that Zelda one so welp, we'll see if I know anyone going to the exhibit.

I just don't get $3000 for those fairly boring images. Limited screen prints or not. There are tons of other limited posters that go nowhere. But these for some reason are $3000. I guess it's Olly Moss' minimal art style + Mondo. Or maybe it's a trend that I don't know about. The fact that the original price of those Star Wars posters was I believe somewhere around $50/poster is exactly why every Mondo release will sell out immediately until they increase their edition sizes.

Matches Malone

02-08-2012, 10:36 PM

I just don't get $3000 for those fairly boring images. Limited screen prints or not. There are tons of other limited posters that go nowhere. But these for some reason are $3000. I guess it's Olly Moss' minimal art style + Mondo. Or maybe it's a trend that I don't know about. The fact that the original price of those Star Wars posters was I believe somewhere around $50/poster is exactly why every Mondo release will sell out immediately until they increase their edition sizes.

Like I eluded to in my previous post I personally think that people are starting to buy these Mondo prints simply because Mondo is putting them out and not because they have any interest in the art or subject matter. I think the proof is in all these other print houses with equally viable product with similar ES' having stock on hand for days or months whereas Mondo offerings sell out in seconds.

Matches Malone

02-08-2012, 10:37 PM

I agree completely.
Which is why I've stopped trying to buy any of them. I'm even going to sell some of the ones I bought when I was Mondo hyped. I was searching for a set of Star Wars prints but, because of the ordering bs, I've even lost interest in tracking those down. I've always been more of a statue guy anyway...

I think there will be an increasing swell of folks that are too frustrated by the acquisition process and pricing (secondary market) to be bothered as time goes on.

Underdog07

02-08-2012, 11:42 PM

Are the paper products from the other art houses licensed?

ReplicantSavior

02-09-2012, 10:45 AM

Are the paper products from the other art houses licensed?

I'm pretty sure they are. These days news travels fast. Unless the small print runs make it not worth the time to sue. But I doubt it. Justin Ishmael said in that interview that the studios have no problem suing people.

I'm pretty sure people see Mondo and whatever popular artist and think paycheck. Then they try to flip fast to pay the poster bill. Because it's hit or miss if a poster dramatically increases. Even then it takes a while.

dr_teng

02-10-2012, 09:59 AM

I just don't get $3000 for those fairly boring images. Limited screen prints or not. There are tons of other limited posters that go nowhere. But these for some reason are $3000. I guess it's Olly Moss' minimal art style + Mondo. Or maybe it's a trend that I don't know about. The fact that the original price of those Star Wars posters was I believe somewhere around $50/poster is exactly why every Mondo release will sell out immediately until they increase their edition sizes.

The same could be said of say, the Doctor Doom Premium Format. Lots of people would see that and don't care in the slightest. Or an Adam Hughes commission. But to some collectors, they're something worth a lot. I'm a huge fan of minimalism and find Moss' subtle touches and use of colour really wonderful.

Not $3k wonderful, but definitely a few hundred wonderful, haha. I certainly won't complain if the bubble bursts and I can get his Star Wars posters down the line at a reasonable price, though I find that unlikely.

MONSTER

02-10-2012, 04:45 PM

His name is why people go insane, the Super Mario posters from him going on sale soon will reach ridiculous prices, the posters aren't special at all. People just want it because his posters demand high prices.

I was actually planning on going today but there are already 45 people in line.

madmanny

02-10-2012, 05:25 PM

I really want that Zelda print

MONSTER

02-10-2012, 10:10 PM

I really want that Zelda print

Me too.

ReplicantSavior

02-11-2012, 05:27 PM

I was actually planning on going today but there are already 45 people in line.

According to the expressobeans forum some people were there the night before the show...Only 5 posters went up online too. I was off my game and didn't check the store fast enough.

I want the gold Zelda poster. Surely, Olly Moss or Nintendo has to realize the demand and print an extra 100 or more.

madmanny

02-11-2012, 08:14 PM

I may have to take the plunge and get the mario print as well.

I don't think i will have any chance at the Zelda print though.

Anyone know the exact details on the Zelda print?

Underdog07

02-11-2012, 08:33 PM

I may have to take the plunge and get the mario print aswell.

I don't think i will have any chance at the Zelda print though.

Anyone know the exact details on the Zelda print?

Asswell. Who you calling Asswell.

madmanny

02-11-2012, 08:49 PM

lol no one is a asswell

ReplicantSavior

02-12-2012, 11:45 AM

I don't think i will have any chance at the Zelda print though.

Anyone know the exact details on the Zelda print?

Everyone has a chance. You just have to be ready. I could have picked up the Double Dragon poster that was at the same show as the Mario poster.

No details on the Zelda yet that I've seen except that it will be at the Zelda Tribute show in Portland.