Gabe Perna Statue Gallery

[Crom]

If you want to see a truly unique voice in the statue field check out Gabe Perna's Gallery (http://www.toiletface.homestead.com/gallery.html).

I have only recently discovered other sculptors outside of those that have worked for Bowen Designs. Gabe Perna has the most distinct style I have ever seen.

Just to give you a taste:

Baron Strucker (http://www.toiletface.com/files/strucker2.jpg)

[Zurbaran1]

Wow Crom, that really is unique! I really like it. I'm going to check his site. Thanks for pointing it out.

[Crom]

This is actually one of his more "traditional" pieces I would say.

Though using traditional and Gabe Perna in the same sentence just seems wrong. :p

I hope he can get his Nightcrawler statue made some day. I think it would be a truly mind-boggling cool piece for any collection.

[bigjohn550]

I am actually working on that bust right now. I have six kts sculpted by Perna right now. Baron Strucker, Venom, Aquaman, Thanos,Storm, and Wolverine.

[Danno]

Without a doubt, I am a huge fan of Gabe Perna sculpts! I love his unique style and powerful attitudes built into the pieces. I've painted a few and many more than I need to build and paint (if only there were more time in a day).

[Crom]

Without a doubt, I am a huge fan of Gabe Perna sculpts! I love his unique style and powerful attitudes built into the pieces. I've painted a few and many more than I need to build and paint (if only there were more time in a day).

Danno,

I just checked out your site. Awesome paint jobs! I would love to get some of Gabe's work finished and pre-painted some day. I think I could put a kit together, but I know I could never paint it.

Do you know if it is expensive to hire someone to paint a piece? I am very new to this hobby, at least the kit side.

Best,

Crom

[Danno]

Hi Crom,

Thank you very much for your very kind comments.

With regards to painting, I really think more people should give it a try. You would be surprised at how well you can do...and with publications like Kitbuilders Magazine, Amazing Figure Modeler, and Modelers Resource...many tips and techniques can be picked up to do just about anything. Time is always the worst enemy with building and painting...but it is something very fun and the feeling of accomplishment after something is done and knowing that you yourself hand a hand in making it look the way it does speaks millions.

As for cost to build up kits...it really depends on the kit and who is doing it. The more complex the assembly and more complicated the paint scheme...the more it will cost to paint (in most cases, the cost of a custom build/paint will cost more than the kit itself).

The nice thing about garage kits is that they are limited....I mean REALLY limited. Many of them have production runs of less than 50 pieces worldwide. Then build and paint....and you have a one of a kind piece that maybe only a handfull of other people own.

You may want to subscribe to a model magazine to get a feel for the pieces available (when they are available) and review the step by step how to paint articles. The next issue of Kitbuilders is focused on Comic book characters...here's a sneak peek at the cover:

http://pic2.picturetrail.com/VOL36/450444/4491893/56771528.jpg

and Kitbuilders Website is here:

Kitbuilders Magazine (http://www.kitbuildersmagazine.com/)

[CKinSD]

GABE PERNA rocks as a sculptor and a friend. I have some of his pieces and am painting one right now. The pictures do not do justice there is so much detail in his work you have to see it in person to catch it all.

and Danno is one of the best painters ever! period he does things that make pieces sing!

[Crom]

I appreciate the info. I probably don't need another expensive hobby, but when has that ever stopped me before? :)

I will have to see about picking up that magazine. I've never had a very steady hand, but now I have some room in my condo to set up a little work area.

Thanks!

[Zurbaran1]

GABE PERNA rocks as a sculptor and a friend. I have some of his pieces and am painting one right now. The pictures do not do justice there is so much detail in his work you have to see it in person to catch it all.

and Danno is one of the best painters ever! period he does things that make pieces sing!

CK, maybe we can have him give NBR a fresh paint job. Might be an improvement and it couldn't be worse :D :eek: :D

[Zurbaran1]

CK, maybe we can have him give NBR a fresh paint job. Might be an improvement and it couldn't be worse

But not so good that he starts singing :eek: :eek: :eek:

[Zurbaran1]

I appreciate the info. I probably don't need another expensive hobby, but when has that ever stopped me before? :)

I will have to see about picking up that magazine. I've never had a very steady hand, but now I have some room in my condo to set up a little work area.

Thanks!

I predict we are going to start to see a flood of Doop variants hit the market in short order ;)

[Crom]

From what I have seen of Perna's work he revels in a distorted, horrific, exaggerated anatomy with a sense fo true horror.

So, as you can see, he has already worked on NBR. :p

[CKinSD]

i'll have to ask if Danno will paint an old ugly hobbit though.

[ashley76]

Holy CRAP are the officially licensed by Marvel? Just curious.

[Crom]

Holy CRAP are the officially licensed by Marvel? Just curious.


No. If I understand it correctly there is a limit to how many they can produce before it needs to be a licensed product. I'm not sure what the official number is.

[nbr3bagshotrow]

I noticed the site was named after Zurb.

[d rod]

I just saw perna's and mangus' work. man, these guys are good. keep me on the "he'll buy a painted one" list.

[marvelboi77]

very interesting.

[DDura711]

HOLY CRAP!!!
Are these one of a kinds?
I would LOVE to get one of those Wolverine Meltdowns.
AMAZING!

[CKinSD]

DDura711 got to www.epicstatues.com
click the devils own resin and see if it is available.

[bigjohn550]

I have one of those Meltdowns and they are even better in person.

[formation designs]

All of Gabe’s work looks phenomenal in person. I can’t get enough of his work and the new stuff he’s working on… Watch out!
-Scott

[The General]

Nice stuff. I had no clue that Perna was a sculptor. :mad:

[CKinSD]

General.... sir.... hehe... there are two Pernas
Gabe Perna is from the US and is a sculptor
Tony Perna is from Canada and is a 2d artist.

both are incredibly talented and I am proud to own work from them both.

[alterton]

Gabe Perna? Gabe Perna? Who the hell is he??? LOL.
The man is great if you have not checked his works and if you have not purchased his stuff, then you don't exist!!!!

[d rod]

glad to see so much talent hanging around here!

[CKinSD]

Alerton.... dude what ever happened to the Red Skull on the stairs?????

and you are right if you haven't seen Gabe's work then you need to see it up close in person. so much detailing it scares me.

[alterton]

Hey Ck, well let say the Red Skull is not more on the stairs and has no rope he has a soldier....wait, I can talk no more, damned, wait and see my friend wait and see...by the way, he is not alone no more....jejejejejejejejeje

[DDura711]

General.... sir.... hehe... there are two Pernas
Gabe Perna is from the US and is a sculptor
Tony Perna is from Canada and is a 2d artist.

both are incredibly talented and I am proud to own work from them both.


Okay so the Perna from here is Tony from Canada and does the drawings.
And Gabe does those statues. Sweet. I'm gonna buy one of those Meltdowns as soon as I get that extra cash to spend. :D

[Mosby]

thanks for the tip on this thread and this guy's site -- amazing. i hadn't known about him before. how does one go about getting his work?

[bigjohn550]

Most of his stuff is over at Devil's Drifter's website
http://www.epicstatues.com . There is also a bust of Arseface and a cool Storm kit over at http://www.killingtimekits.com .

[CKinSD]

Alerton. hmmmmm ok let me know on that one... :)

I have the weather witch and the pictures do not do it justice at all it is just insane up close. I dry fitted it and without painting it is cool. :)

I am painting the mad god right now from www.epicstatues.com Consumption is the best Venom done to this point in my eyes.

[bigjohn550]

I have finished up the base on the Weather Witch kit and I am about to start on the Thanos kit from Devil's Own Resin.

[bigjohn550]

I am going to have to agree with you on Consumption. I am about halfway done with that one.

[shiflettbrothers]

Gabe what up ? is gabe in here? I just skipped to the end. Gabe can really put em away. I was at a con once and saw him... oh wait that was me. He said. sha.
I'm predicting big things for gabe aka the lunchmin, and could mention a secret project but I don't dare . Yet. and I might if gabe dosnt send me a meltdown wolvie.

j

[CKinSD]

ohh the gaunlet has been tossed by J. hehe

Big john very cool you have more than one going at a time. I like that..

[Crom]

Everything I have seen of Gabe Perna's is fanatastic! Oops, is that butt-kissing?

I am not that big a fan of Venom (sorry CK in Sd :eek: ) But I think the Consumption piece is amazing. I like the fact that it shows a different perspective on the character, on ethat is often left out. The fact that Eddie Brock is not too keen on the symbiote suit anymore really comes out in this piece.

Meltdown Wolverine is just slick. Thanos, love that guantlet base. Aquaman, lame character turned into wicked cool character through statue. Lobo - Ripped Badass! Strucker, pure sinister.

And Nightcrawler, well... Let's just say if this is ever made it will be a good day indeed.

Ok, that was probably butt-kissing. Somebody pass the chap stick.

[Ray Villafane]

Gabes work is powerful! The interpetations of each character he does ,turn out to be so unique and wicked looking. I love it!

[Crom]

Speaking of galleries, when are we going to be able to see some more Ray Villifane work?

Well Ray? Well? :tounge:

I know you won't give us specifics, but has Randy or anyone else offered you more work? Have you heard when Sabretooth will be getting painted? Can't wait to see that beast done.

[Lunchmin]

good lord...
i don't know quite what to say!
i guess i'll start with thanks a whole lot, you guys. you certainly made me feel quite welcome here.
i'm glad that you all like my efforts. i sincerely hope that someday, i might actually get around to updating the site. there's alot of new stuff i need to add... for that matter- there's alot that needs to be finished.
i'll see if i can't manage to post something in progress in a day or so.
thanks to everyone involved with the froum. you've all done an excellent job! ...and thanks to charles especially for the invite!
thanks again everyone, for being super generous with the compliments. you guys make all the temper tantrums and smasehed works seem worth it somehow!
well- i'm gonna go and make another nyquil c0cktail. the summertime flu rules!
oh, and by the way jarrod- i'll never...err.. you'd better... you can't... oh crap. i got nothing. wolvie is in the mail.

-gabe

[CKinSD]

Gabe welcome to the new forums. It is great to have you join us bro. Looking forward to some pictures out of you soon :)

[Devils Drifter]

And Gabe Perna joins the nuthouse, guess the Shifletts had him by the :eek: !!!

I've produced some of Gabe Perna's amazing (or is other-worldly more apt) sculptures as resin kits and he is definitely one of the most talented and hard working people I know. With every new piece he sculpts I am completely floored.

John and Charles, thanks for the links to Devil's Own, I appreciate it.

-Ramsey

[Crom]

Colossus Sketch by Gabe Perna (http://www.toiletface.com//files/Colossus.jpg)

It looks like Colossus is coming back in the pages of Astonishing X-Men. Now would be a great time for a new Colossus statue. It would make for a great contrast between the Bowen version and yours. Classic style next to Deranged style.

To quote Ben Stiller from Starsky & Hutch - "Do it! Do it!"

[Lunchmin]

uh-oh... they've found the skethes! :eek:
i gotta tell ya- alot of people have been after me to do a sculpt based on that colossus. someday i gotta get to it.
granted, i wouldn't do it exactly like the sketch- i don't think it would translate too well into 3-d... i'd have to go a bit more real with it.
i have a tendency to throw convention and reason out the window when i sketch. it's my little freedom of expression. the more ridiculous the better, i say.
still- i think it would make for a groovy piece. transforming, yanking off the shirt, with a big@ss barbell on the floor next to him.
we shall see!
thanks for the props, crom!

-gabe

[Crom]

No problem Gabe! Love your style, completely different, which is always needed.

I heard that your Hulk bust was being considered by Dynamic Forces at one point. Any moevment on that? I think it is one of the best Hulks I have ever seen, and I really enjoy the way the bust is incorporated into the "story" of the piece.

Keep up the insanity. AND POST MORE PICTURES! :thumbs2:

[Lunchmin]

ahh, yes. the trials and tribulations of the hulk...
glad you like that piece. it was a private commission, so as a result... i no longer have it.
BUT- when it was being considered by DF, i had a junk mold of the bust made (so i've got just 2 copies), so that i could make the changes they wanted. which i did... i changed the head, did some other stuff, got ready to make a new base for it, then never heard back from them... who knows what happened.
anyhoo- i'll try and dig something up to post. most of it is all secret like, or too rough yet to show, but i'll find something.
thanks again, my man!

-gabe

[CKinSD]

hmmmmmmmm we need some digging from you young lunchmin :). startle us with something. ::)

[carrillj]

Gabe Perna's work is the best "new" talent I've seen in a long time.

If I had super-powers, I would be drawing sketches and sculpting statues like Mr. Perna.

That's exactly the type of art that I would like to own. Now only if Gabe can get his work mass produced, because I can't build up a kit to save my life. :(

[Crom]

Okay, it looks like Gabe has come out of his emotional cave and delivered some true insanity. :eplus2:

These were posted over on the Shifflett's board. Below is Gabe's description of Salesmin Sculpt (http://www.toiletface.com/salesminprog.jpg)

it certainly has been a bit since i posted something, so i figured
what the heck. here's one of what seems like countless pieces that
haven't been touched in some time...
this is the salesmin and his brother , reginald (his hand).
reginald is the brains of the operation, but he needs his brother to get around.
the salesmin knows how to open windows to places. it's kinda like the two
of them are peeking in from somewhere, now.
they open and come through these windows, only to steal things like
tears and broken dreams. upon their return- they peddle their goods on
the blackest of markets. reginald has a mean streak at least a yardstick wide
and his brother grins alot, but he's kinda awful, too.

-gabe


Check out that hand! I love how the Hand and the base of the skull are connected.

[Zurbaran1]

Wow, this is pretty intense. That hand is cool.

[Collection King 13]

That looks really crazy!!!

[CKinSD]

wow good ones Gabe!

[Crom]

I think this might be my favorite piece I have seen from Gabe. When I saw this piece I so wished Marvel would let Gabe do an X-Men Unleashed type of line. Mini-busts and statues that don't fit the norm, but are completely distinct. I really think this is an avenue Marvel (and DC) should explore. Bowen already does the "classic" version of Marvel to a "T". DC has the normal line as well. I think this could open up a whole new market of collectors.

Maybe Dynamic Forces or Diamond will realize the futility of trying to compete with Bowen for the same market style and look into the unique style of a sculptor like Perna.

Anyway, I give you Nightcrawler by Gabe Perna (http://www.toiletface.com/files/nightcrawler2.jpg).

[Danno]

I LOVE THAT SCULPT! It is the SHIZ-NITE!

[Crom]

Hell Yeah! This is one of the first pieces of art in general which I felt played up just how alien Nightcrawler really looks. The arms and the hands really make him stand out amongst the mutants when you consider most of them just look like regular superheroes.

I would love to see Gabe tackle Beast. Any of the more monstrous Marvel characters would be something wicked in his style. For instance Dragon Man, can you just imagine Gabe working on those massive wings? His Devilman wings give me nightmwares, I love them. Combine the massiveness (is that a word?) of Dragon Man with those wings and you have a delicious monstrosity.

[Zurbaran1]

I think this might be my favorite piece I have seen from Gabe. When I saw this piece I so wished Marvel would let Gabe do an X-Men Unleashed type of line. Mini-busts and statues that don't fit the norm, but are completely distinct. I really think this is an avenue Marvel (and DC) should explore. Bowen already does the "classic" version of Marvel to a "T". DC has the normal line as well. I think this could open up a whole new market of collectors.

Maybe Dynamic Forces or Diamond will realize the futility of trying to compete with Bowen for the same market style and look into the unique style of a sculptor like Perna.

Anyway, I give you Nightcrawler by Gabe Perna -


Crom, you are dead on. Well said

[Crom]

If you read a few posts back, I asked Gabe Perna about a Hulk Bust. Here are some photos of it from Sculptors Corner.

Sweet.

http://edit.store.yahoo.com/lib/nationalwildlife/lunch7.jpg

[Devils Drifter]

This is one that I never get tired of seeing. That piece to me represents the Hulk in his most primal form. His muscles look like they are about to rip out of his skin. Awesome piece.

-DD

[boondocksaint]

awesome!

[Crom]

I just sent the e-mail to my friend at Dyanimc Forces encouraging them to make this thing happen (Hulk Bust by Gabe Perna). I encourage everyone to shoot them an e-mail doing the same. You never know, it could happen. Maybe someday we might even be lucky enough to get the Nightcrawler bust made. :thumbs2:

[Modeler's Ink.]

Gabe does some of the best sculpting as of late, i just finnished painting the mad god bust for a customer with modifications to the guantlet, he also has a LOBO that is to die for, you would not believe all the detail that is packen in it. I have to say if you can grab one of his pieces, he is working on a Dr. Jeckle & Mr. Hyde along with casy love and it's very demented and cool.
i would have to say that in the last year 30 out 100 paintups i have been requested to do is of his work and im more than happy to sling the paint :)

Modeler's Ink. Magazine

[RickDTM]

A G. Perna Hulk bust would be sweet, but I would buy his Nightcrawler in a heartbeat. That thing is off the hook!!!

@ Gabe - Dude, hurry up and finish the Salesmin!!!!!

Rick

[Perna]

Hey Gabe,
Are we related?
Tony

[Crom]

I like DC, but I am a Marvel fan. But I really don't like Lobo. I think he is one of the lamest characters ever created, and I think he was designed simply to cash in on the Wolverine craze of the Eighties. That being said, I think this is the coolest Lobo I have ever seen. This guy is ripped andthat gun is nuts.

Between Gabe and Danno, this is the best the Main Man has ever looked in my opinion.

http://www.picturetrail.com/gallery/view?p=999&gid=3111076&uid=450444

[Lunchmin]

good crap! i guess i gotta spend more time at the computer... i can't believe i just said that...
anyhow- thanks a bunch crom, for the DF dealy-o. regrettably, i don't own that piece. it was a private commission and has long been outta my grasp. it went to a good home, though... so it looks like no production for it regardless! i'd be happy to sculpt another hulk, however. i plan (albeit loosely at this point) to sculpt a full statue of the big green, sometime next year.
rick- bugger off! the nightcrawler shall never leave my home!
...unless of course, i'm bribed pretty well! :p as for the salesmin- i'm just itchin' to get back to that beastie, you'll certainly be one of the first to know of his completion!
perna- you know... i had wondered that myself. do you have any relatives in upstate new york? it seems to me that i remember one or more of the family (pretty vast. i don't think i even know everyone...) spake of relatives in canada. we should find out!
crom and david- glad you guys like the lobo. at the time, he was one of the funnest pieces i had worked on!
he's gonna be re-issued in a month or so, from epic. he'll have a new base with his dawg and dismembered elf parts, a la paramilitary special. that poor bastich has been waiting almost a year to re-surface...
i guess that's all i've got for now. i suppose i'd better get back to my cave before they start whipping me again...
thanks again, everyone!

-gabe

[Crom]

Pity about the Dyanmic Forces deal, but it sounds like they are moving in a different direction.

Well, since you have teased us with a full-size Hulk, could you at least give us pictures of something?! Anything man! :D

Update that gallery slacker! :stick:

[furie]

Amazing!!!!!!!!!!!

[Perna]

Gabe, what's your background. Where is your family originally from? Mine come from Italy.

[Crom]

Okay Gabe, you have been awfully quiet for a while. We need some smack man! We're jonesin' for some sneak peeks. Anything man!

[Zurbaran1]

Gabe, what's your background. Where is your family originally from? Mine come from Italy.

Did they ship you to Canada to keep you at a safe distance?

[Dead_Poole]

Mmmmmmmm gabes stuff. Hes did the best Thanos ive ever seen in my frickin life. He should be doin the fullsize for Bowen. Couldnt get a better Thanos if the titan himself walked in and posed. The idea of a shifflet version kinda scares me after what happened to juggy.

[Perna]

Did they ship you to Canada to keep you at a safe distance?
YEP :) Now I'm slowly gonna make my way into the U.S. :thumbs2:

[hulkpitt]

With regards to painting, I really think more people should give it a try. You would be surprised at how well you can do...and with publications like Kitbuilders Magazine, Amazing Figure Modeler, and Modelers Resource...many tips and techniques can be picked up to do just about anything. Time is always the worst enemy with building and painting...but it is something very fun and the feeling of accomplishment after something is done and knowing that you yourself hand a hand in making it look the way it does speaks millions.

As for cost to build up kits...it really depends on the kit and who is doing it. The more complex the assembly and more complicated the paint scheme...the more it will cost to paint (in most cases, the cost of a custom build/paint will cost more than the kit itself).

The nice thing about garage kits is that they are limited....I mean REALLY limited. Many of them have production runs of less than 50 pieces worldwide. Then build and paint....and you have a one of a kind piece that maybe only a handfull of other people own.

I can honestly say I had not built a kit or painted anything up to two years ago. I was a pre paint only guy lots of Bowen and Df stuff but then I saw the Koma Hulk and that was it, then the Formation Designs Batman, Gabes Hulk and on and on... I would say 2/3 rds of my collection are kits. It is so satisfying to build it just perfect no bits that are under par, no dodgy glue overspills etc...

I would very, very rarely buy a pre-paint now because where's the fun, but when I started guy's like Danno offered support and advise that I may never have thought of so the network is very good and as Danno said you get very limited addition kit's 25-50 total and that’s cool.

John

[aussiegnr]

GABES!!! YOU ROCK!!!
Ive been visiting this site no more than a year... i dont sculp (i may give it a go one day), i dont paint.. i sometimes (try to) draw.. etc.. and the main reason i come on here is to see all the great sculpures and hopefully find cool animated sculps. Im really into Bruce timm art and animated beauties eg catwoman Harley batgirl..etc...
And collect alot of the DC stuff.. which pales in comparison to your stuff..

anyways my point is that outta all of the stuff ive seen here (i guess i havent seen every post), and there are alot of really talented sculpers, id have to say your stuff really stands out most - just checked out your awesome site. The distinct style... the detail is amazing... you could sculp anything..
I have to say im more into the simple animated style of sculps and for that reason love the Prince Lotor u did ;)

I dont know how much time u take to do your sculpures.. but jeez.. id love a talented sculpure like yourself to oneday get a documentary on how to make a sculp from start to finish.. ie. the whole process.. wouldnt that be amazing..well it would for peeps like me... just seeing how one gets so much detail in their sculps.. how it all started.. how long it really takes..

anyways, just thanking you Gabe for sharing your stuff on your site and i just felt like giving credit where its due.. amazing stuff..
also big thanks to CROM for the original post.. thats why i love this site.. really opens the possibility of stumbling into some truely amazing sculps and talent out there.

cheers,
steve

[Snake_Eyes898]

Gabe is the king of detail. Truelly awesome stuff.

I'd love to see his take on a Green Goblin or a Deathstroke.

[stormshadow75x]

just became a fan

[cap70]

Wow, I'm REALLY impressed! Amazing, amazing work.

[CKinSD]

typically reviving old threads is kinda well old stuff, but with Gabe, nope that is not that case I can just look at the pieces of his I own for hours.