Frank Cho's BABE & APE WIP by ReelArt Studios

[ReelArt Studios]

Hey folks...wanted to show a few pics of the licensed Frank Cho's BABE & APE which is the cover of his first sketchbook. With due respect to the great Clay Moore we hope you like our Cho work too. Sculptor Mike Petryszak was hand picked by Frank for this project and I think he is perfect for the job! He's a talent I'd like to see go full time into sculpting and his gals are outstanding, IMO! The piece is around 1/9th scale and you may get a kick out of how we solved the "private" issue on the female. This ribbon kept Mike awake a few nights..LOL The Ape's arms will be slightly beefier and the top of his head will change slightly but it is pretty much what Frank is looking for. Oh yeah, the cigar will look like a cigar ...it's just a placeholder for the moment.

Best,

Michael
ReelArt Studios

[Crom]

That is just incredible.

Mike, that is amazing. The Babe is absolutely scrumptious. And the Ape looks even better than some of the Kong pieces I have seen, IMO.

[Zurbaran1]

That really is a fantastic piece. Great work Mike!!!!

[Kirk Durfey]

Great job! Pzak is an incredible sculptor, his women are top-notch - I'm looking forward to this one! :buttrock:

[Bullseye]

Man i gotta get this when its available. It passed the missus test:)

[ReelArt Studios]

In retrospect it's kind of funny as we originally had signed to do a KONG VS T REX piece with Cho not wanting to do anything that would intrude on the wonderful Brandy work Clay is doing. But last July at SDCC when I saw all the Kong pieces Weta was putting out I figured it was overkill and begged Frank to let us do something different. This was our first choice. I've always loved this piece of Cho art! I'm soooo glad he gave us this opportunity.

[Bullseye]

Mike will this piece be a fully painted statue or kit?

[Sniper]

Man i gotta get this when its available. It passed the missus test:)
this would never make it to the disscusion floor, great sculpt though :buttrock:

[wktf]

Lucky ape! And he's already lit up, no wonder she's resting on him!

[ReelArt Studios]

Lucky ape! And he's already lit up, no wonder she's resting on him!


:laugh: Yeah,what do ya think she's for. Rolls the perfect one every time.

This will be a pre paint as usual.

[Danno]

That's gonna be awesome, and it's off to a hellofva start!
I look forward to seeing more in-progress shots!

[Zurbaran1]

Man i gotta get this when its available. It passed the missus test:)

How did you manage to get by? :laugh:

[Collection King 13]

That looks superdopefly!

[ReelArt Studios]

Mike will this piece be a fully painted statue or kit?


Fully painted

[NovaKane]

Michael,

This is looking fantastic! Pzak did a great job translating Frank Cho's
drawing into 3D. This is going to be a must-buy for me. Be sure to
let us know when it's up for pre-order/order!
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[Babytoxie]

Hubba-hubba!

The girl ain't bad either... :eek:

[cblakey1]

:buttrock:

[Bullseye]

Fully painted

Awesome Mike. :)

[Bullseye]

Just notice this is Pzak's work. Isn't he also doing Rogue for Bowen. He's certainly on a roll with the female sculpts.

[Kirk Durfey]

Yep. Rogue also. He is definitely doing some great pieces...

[Pzak]

Hey guys. Thanks for the nice comments. Cho's stuff is alway fun to do, lots of attitude.

Mike Hudson of ReelART has picked some of the coolest pieces to produce. He's a great guy and I am honered to be among the tallent he has assembled. I would keep an eye on this company.

Bullseye - Yeah, I did the Rogue for BD. What can I say, I like to sculpt curves. :)

[Jerseydevil]

What can I say, I like to sculpt curves. :)

Pzak, your version of the female form is always right on the money. I can't wait to see this piece completed. And for goodness' sake, when are you going to start sculpting full time? Amazing work- you have a gift, Mike. :buttrock:

[Bullseye]

Mike i hear your an Engineer. I need a few beam sizes for a project i'm working on....:)

[Skulpturen]

But last July at SDCC when I saw all the Kong pieces Weta was putting out I figured it was overkill and begged Frank to let us do something different...

Indeed, wise decision! And a great choice, surely one of the best and funniest pinups I've ever seen. Reminds me a bit of early Frazetta work.

I like this piece even more than the WETA pieces... it's just lovely!

One thing still bothers me: Don't know if it will pass the Missus test, but will try ... :)

[RickDTM]

Great work Pzak! You are indeed approaching Wizard status w/ the female form. Your goils ROCK!!

And you ain't too shabby at creatures either. :D

[spider-man]

definitly let us know how much and when and where we can order this.

[Pzak]

Thank you, everyone.

Jerzey - full time? HA! Too risky and I'm too chicken.

Bullseye - I got your beam...........j/k:laugh:

[CKinSD]

very nice ppiece of sculpt. really captures the art well

[Who's who]

Get rid of the long ribbon.
Make a thong of roses like the head piece.
Let's keep it uniform people.

Forrrrward march!

[ReelArt Studios]

Get rid of the long ribbon.
Make a thong of roses like the head piece.
Let's keep it uniform people.

Forrrrward march!

Not a bad idea...the thing is we want to reamain true to what you see in Cho's art. We will run it past Frank and see what he wants to do. Maybe he will go for it, maybe not. Great idea either way!

thanks

[spider-man]

Get rid of the long ribbon.

NEGATIVE! the pattern is full.

DO NOT CHANGE A THING! it rocks as is :buttrock:

[Who's who]

Not a bad idea...the thing is we want to reamain true to what you see in Cho's art. We will run it past Frank and see what he wants to do. Maybe he will go for it, maybe not. Great idea either way!

thanks

You can always offer 2 versions (Regular and nude).

[MammothPhoto]

You can always offer 2 versions (Regular and nude).

I was thinking the same thing. Make the "sans ribbon" extremely limited at a premium $. Attakus does something like that with some of their Pinup collection.

[Ghost]

It's great that Frank is getting his art translated into 3D like this now. I can't wait to see the prepaints of this, and it also makes me giddy for Brandy!

[Bullseye]

It's great that Frank is getting his art translated into 3D like this now. I can't wait to see the prepaints of this, and it also makes me giddy for Brandy!

G. Is that the Brandy Clay Moore has done?

[Wolverine1]

That is cool! How much is it?

[Bullseye]

That is cool! How much is it?

You have to be over 18 to order this one Wolvie :)

[Ghost]

G. Is that the Brandy Clay Moore has done?


Yup! Although not in her usual white tee and denim shorts, that's the lovely Brandy! I was hoping they'd make a variant of that one, I'd consider getting both, either way she's a knockout and so is this piece by Pzak!

[Bullseye]

Yup! Although not in her usual white tee and denim shorts, that's the lovely Brandy! I was hoping they'd make a variant of that one, I'd consider getting both, either way she's a knockout and so is this piece by Pzak!

Yeah i have no interest in the Brandy one even though its a very nice sculpt. This one is a different matter. :)

[Ghost]

This is definitely a work of art, I'd like to get a print of the actual piece too, to put behind this!

[Bullseye]

Yeah all these pieces look great and a print behind them would make a great display.

[Ghost]

I just found a a box full of Frazetta canvas prints at my LCS, for like $10, no barbarian stuff or death dealer I think but I did pick up the Snow Giants to display once Tony's awesome sculpt comes out!

[Wolverine1]

You have to be over 18 to order this one Wolvie :)
Do I get a limited edition for being 23 then? :D

[Bullseye]

I just found a a box full of Frazetta canvas prints at my LCS, for like $10, no barbarian stuff or death dealer I think but I did pick up the Snow Giants to display once Tony's awesome sculpt comes out!

Cool pickup.

[daveyyojimbo]

A little perverse but nicely sculpted. The best kind.

[Pzak]

Hey, Thanks guys. I don't think there will be a "ribbonless" varient, but I will do my best to make it as easy to remove as possible for those who would like to customize it. ;)

[SolidLiquidFox]

Hey, Thanks guys. I don't think there will be a "ribbonless" varient, but I will do my best to make it as easy to remove as possible for those who would like to customize it. ;)

customize it? that's what they are calling it nowadays, uh? :peoples: :laugh:

Great piece by the way. Next best thing (or even better) than a Shanna statue designed by Frank.

When and where is this going up for preorder?

[occulum]

This is definitely a work of art, I'd like to get a print of the actual piece too, to put behind this!
wow! how about a mirror to put behind it.
apes get all the hot chicks.

[fossa]

now THAT is erotic!

[DD_fan96]

PLEASE let us know when this is available. It is so awesome, great job!!

[Nitefall]

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[risingstar]

What exactly is the attraction to these naked girl on ape themes?
Are people getting in touch with their inner neanderthal or something?

[Nitefall]

What exactly is the attraction to these naked girl on ape themes?
Are people getting in touch with their inner neanderthal or something?

:laugh: Sounds as descent an explanation as any RS. :thumbs2:

:iagree: Personally I find the whole theme trite, cornball and childishly ridiculous and am getting thoroughly sick of the whole ludicrous, obscene, sexually suggestive, overdone cliche nonsense. Talk about cheap overkill by neanderthal wannabes. :thumbsdow And why doesn't the loser who took those dumb shots get off his fat @ss and cut his lawn. :stick: If one could actually call moss interspersed with dandelions a lawn. :confused2 :D

[tripletn@mac.co]

:laugh: Sounds as descent an explanation as any RS. :thumbs2:

:iagree: Personally I find the whole theme trite, cornball and childishly ridiculous and am getting thoroughly sick of the whole ludicrous, obscene, sexually suggestive, overdone cliche nonsense. Talk about cheap overkill by neanderthal wannabes. :thumbsdow And why doesn't the loser who took those dumb shots get off his fat @ss and cut his lawn. :stick: If one could actually call moss interspersed with dandelions a lawn. :confused2 :D
Ohhh, I see what you did there.;)

[Nitefall]

Ohhh, I see what you did there.;)

:laugh:

Thank the heavens someone does Tripletn. :thumbs2: I haven't got a clue. :doh!::confused2

[built2shred]

lol, ya those statues are just wrong.... I must order them :)

Actually the apes look good but the face on the girl lying on the back of the ape looks horrible.

[SebaSan1981]

Babe & Ape is also in my own collection. No 275/1000. Sorry for poor quality of picture.

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When I received this statuette I been surprised because it's very heavy!! Sculpt and level of details are awesome. One of my favourites :)

[Hanky Panky]

I like Frank Cho's artwork, but I have yet to see an accurate translation of his art to statue form. The Jungle Girl edition came pretty close, but I think it's the face in this piece that holds it back from being an A+.

[thecollector80]

Face sculpt seems a bit off. Paint job on face is sloppy too. Lip paint too wide for instance.

[JP Sarri]

I like Frank Cho's artwork, but I have yet to see an accurate translation of his art to statue form. The Jungle Girl edition came pretty close, but I think it's the face in this piece that holds it back from being an A+.

Then you need to check C.S. Moore's Brandy. That statue is on another level.

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