Madjazz Madcaps Gallery and Archive

[madjazz]

Welcome to the Madjazz Madcaps Gallery and Archive! Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter!

Hi - I am reconstructing this Gallery. The move to eliminate HTML killed it. Lou helped lead me to Photobucket and I am trying to restore this Gallery to include all previously issued Madjazz Madcaps. Once that is done, now that I have a way around the HTML issue, I am going to try to restart the Madcaps.

Please do not post in this thread. The posts will be deleted. The intention is to relock this thread and when the Madcaps are ready to continue, they will be in a separate thread where your comments will not only be welcome, but encouraged. Hopefully you will not need to wait that long for me to get to that point.

Come talk to me over in the Ultimate Forum Group (NYC Mafia) thread in General Discussion in the meantime. http://www.statueforum.com/showthread.php?t=47377

Last Week’s entry: Madjazz Madcaps Gallery – #37 – Hey Randy - Defenders!
Original Post Date: 14-Jul-2006
Features: Painted Silver Surfer, Hulk, Doctor Strange, Submariner

This wasn't the last Madcap done, but it is one of my favorites!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/37_Defenders.jpg

Note: The most current Madcap will appear in this first post a few days after appearing on the ongoing Madcap thread. The “Madjazz Madcaps” gallery/archive follows this post in chronological order.

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[madjazz]

The point of this gallery is to archive all the Madjazz Madcaps so that you can see them without having to page through conversational posts.

The actual Madjazz Madcaps thread and conversation can be found over here:
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The most recent Madjazz Madcaps on that thread starts here:
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Comments welcome and keeps the thread bumped so it appears on the "New Posts" listing on a Friday!


jdh.goodgrief has graciously allowed this Gallery a home in his section of the forum. He’ll be unlocking the thread so I can update the gallery and relocking the thread when I’m done. Please keep any posts about Madjazz Madcaps to the main thread, and check out some of the other great features in the Good Grief! section while you are here.

Oh yeah – Randy, if you are reading this, we need a Valkyrie FS. Why? Because chicks with a sword AND a spear are just plain cool! :)

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 8-Apr-2005
Features: Bowen MBs - Loki and Rogue

This was the very first Madjazz Madcap. It was one of those thoughts where people would raise an eyebrow if I said it out loud, but it translated nicely into 2-D.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/01_RogueLoki_1.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 28-Oct-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Original Ghost Rider, Stan Lee, Nick Fury, Morbius

The armed vs. unarmed debate resurfaces as it always does.

Shortly after I had done the first Madcap, I had to pack up the entire Madjazz collection and get ready to move. I had no access to my busts from April to October. Once I got my busts unpacked, I wanted to try my hand at another Madcap. These were the result. At the time, I counted “Unarming Humor” as two separate Madcaps.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/02_StanUnarmed.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/03_MorbiusUnarmed.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 4-Nov-2005
Features: Bowen MB – Hulk; Hasbro WWF Wrestling Figures – Hulk Hogan

What happens when you take two colossal legends and question their sense of self? Identity Crisis - Hulk Style!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/04_HulkIdentityCrisis.jpg


Note: This cartoon predates DC's mini-series by the same name.

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 11-Nov-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Beast, Human Torch

The actual idea for this one came from my wife of all people, but it took a little bit of consideration to figure out which busts to use and how to pull it off.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/05_PullMyFinger.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 18-Nov-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Lockjaw, Union Jack

“Shoot This Dog” was the first Madcap to kick off the current Madcap thread. The others to that point had all been called “Friday Fun”. I had asked for suggestions for a better name, and I think the Madcap idea came from jdh.goodgrief.

This was an homage to the infamous January 1973 National Lampoon magazine cover. These are the folks who produced Animal House, Up the Academy, and the Chevy Chase Vacation movies. Here is some historical info for younger forum members (and some internationals) - http://www.marksverylarge.com/issues/7301.html

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/06_ShootDog.jpg

http://www.marksverylarge.com/images/7301cover_s.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 23-Nov-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Mr. Fantastic, Mr. Fixit

With apologies to DeNiro, this one goes out to the NYC Mafia. There has been a variety of opinion expressed on Mr. Fixit, but it is one of my personal favorites.

As background for the internationals, Verizon Wireless did a series of commericals in the USA to highlight their extensive cell phone network. They used a guy walking around talking into his cell phone saying "Can you hear me now?".

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/07_HearMeNow.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 02-Dec-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Doop, Sandman

I thought it was pretty cool, how Sandman is the perfect height to pose this Madcap without needing a riser. The irony of this one is since Doop looks like a pickle/cucumber, he could actually be wrong.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/08_InAPickle.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 09-Dec-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Man-Thing, Thanos, Bullseye and Ghost Rider

I was kind of going on a riff here and could not decide which way to go with this one. I figure, what the heck, go with all three.

Man-Thing is one of my all-time favorite Bowen busts and is joined by Man-Thing as one of my favorite Bowen Fullsize.

Two important things about Man-Thing/Ghost Rider. One – Whoever knows fear burns at the touch of the Man-Thing. Two – The Dakota Fanning reference is a nod to the Don & Mike Radio Show.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/09a_Crusty.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/09b_Mean.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/09c_FearBurn.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 16-Dec-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – 25th Anniversary Wolverine, Wolverine Brown, Wolverine (Hulk #182), Weapon X, and Tiger Stripe Wolverine

I've always liked the Wolverine character and wanted to insert the (then) new Wolverine bust into a Madcap. The thought popped into my head that the other Wolverines might be jealous. Throw in a show-tune and it’s an instant classic. :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/10_NewGuy.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 23-Dec-2005
Features: Bowen MBs – Spider-Woman, Watcher

In this seasonal Madcap, Spider-Woman is just frantic but The Watcher sees the big picture.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/11_TwoShopDays.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 6-Jan-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Original Captain Marvel, Absorbing Man

This was the first Madcap of 2006. The intention was to brighten the day in an "non-invasive" way. :)

Special Thanks to the original Captain Marvel, Absorbing Man, a back alley, an old coat hanger, and an insufficient amount of personal lubricant.

Why do I think for some of you this may be an average Friday Night? :laugh:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/12_ColonoscopyTime.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 13-Jan-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Black Bolt, Doc Samson, Doctor Strange, and Luke Cage

What do our Marvel heros like to do when they are not out fighting injustice and saving the world? Hair Care, of course. (Black Bolt is speechless.)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/13_GreenRoots.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 20-Jan-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Luke Cage, Black Panther, Falcon, Black Cat, Black Widow, and Black Suit Spider-Man; Bowen FS – Scarlet Witch, Punisher

This was the official Madjazz Madcaps "Salute to Martin Luther King Jr.". The previous Madcap had some tie-ins, but this says "official" in the title so it is OK. I did leave out Black Bolt so I only reused one bust. Kind of hard to leave Luke Cage out of an Offical Salute to Reverend King.

Bonus Madcap this week. Winzs sent me a picture and wrote "I had these on my shelf like this and was thinking about "No more mutants" or "this is for the house of m" or even for Hawkeye? But I figured you might be able to add some humor to it." Here is the result, and I hope you think it is in "fashion".

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/14_MLKSalute1.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/HouseOfM1.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 27-Jan-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Green Goblin, Baron Zemo, Deathlok

This Madjazz Madcap takes some inspiration from Jim Henson. Among the questions answered are the secret burden's of being the Green Goblin, the real reason Baron Zemo wears a facemask and what Deathlok would rather be doing than being the world's most lethal killing machine.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/15_BeingGreen.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 3-Feb-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Karnak, Green Iron Fist

I remember the Hai Karate commercials as a kid. Those were funny as heck. From what I understand now, the stuff didn't smell all that great. This stuff still trades on e-bay, but that probably comes as a shock to no one.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/16_HaiKarate.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 10-Feb-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Chrome Punisher, Nick Fury

The answer to the question “Does the Punisher wear Boxers or Briefs?”.

It was hard getting a good picture with Fury in there and not making the arm look distorted. It didn't look right with the body turned sideways. With the arm sticking towards the viewer, that Hitler salute sticks so far out from his body that either the hand looks freakishly large or the body looks freakishly small. I still wonder what fennix would have done?

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/17_GoCommando.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 17-Feb-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Gold Bucky, Chrome Silver Surfer, and painted Bronze Stan Lee

I didn’t think this was gut-splitting funny and I did not expect the posts this generated. A lot of people really liked this one. You’d have to call this at the very least, surreal. Of course Stan is not at a loss for words!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/18_TorinoOlympics.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 24-Feb-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Daredevil, Hawkeye, Blackbolt, Too Much Coffee Man, Wolverine Brown (and UPS ), Baron Zemo, Mephisto; Plan B Toys MB - Emergency Firefighter

This was three for the price of one. The previous one I thought would bomb and people liked it. I thought these were cool. I had three for the price of one and had even solicited Forum Participation to come up with captions on the first one. The reception was mediocre at best. Maybe it was the day?

I had the thought to do See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil. It's an iconic image. The "See" and the "Speak" are easy to identify. I never had a brainstorm for the "Hear" so I just let it percolate in the back of the brain.

I was having a conversation with jdh.goodgrief and he also brought up this idea. jdh says "Use Hawkeye". I say "Hawkeye?" jdh then reminds me of the storyline during the 80's where Hawkeye was losing his hearing. Hawkeye it is.

Having the iconic trio down, I started thinking about those monkeys' lesser known brothers. I used one non-Bowen bust in this group because it worked just a little too well.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/19_NoEvilA.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/19_NoEvilB.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/19_NoEvilC.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 10-Mar-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Luke Cage, Scarlet Witch, Quicksilver; Gentle Giant MB – Darth Vader

I bought the Vader bust at the NYC Con week before last. I was joking about Luke and Leia at Dinner saying - "Luke - she's your sister, but it's only wrong if she knows!" It was funnier over beer, but I press the limit of tastefulness and that becomes today's bonus.

You'll have to admit the first toon with Power Man kind of writes itself.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/20a_LukeFather.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/20b_YourSister.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 17-Mar-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Doc Samson, Kraven the Hunter

This is another one that really speaks for itself. It was nice to be able to work in an under-appreciated bust like Kraven the Hunter.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/21_FreddieMercury.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 24-Mar-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Red Skull, Ant-Man, and Thing

Think of this as a Public Service Announcement

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/22_Smoking.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 31-Mar-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Thor, Angel

Ever hear the phrase "Your loss is my gain"? That is how Thor is feeling this week about Angel's problems. This week's Madcap is a unique solution to a perennial statueforum problem.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/23_Moulting.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 7-Apr-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Scarlet Witch, Ultron, Venom

Last week? Cerebral. This week? Let's just say if you start thinking really impure thoughts before you read this one, you'll be in the proper frame of mind.

I hated using Scarlet Witch again so soon, but when this gag popped into my head I just had to do it.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/24_RedRidingHood.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 14-Apr-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Hulk, Doop, Beta Ray Bill

Happy Easter, StatueForum.Com!

My wife laughed out loud at this week's offering, so I think you’ll like this one. I had to make a little prop for the gag, and it worked well enough that I even threw in a Bonus Madcap!

In addition to the Hulk (who is a show stealer here, in my book) we get some hints as to the origin of Doop. For those legions of B.O.T.H. fans, I also found an excuse to work in the recent Beta Ray Bill bust.

In case anyone was wondering - the bunny ears are 2 cotton balls and a small piece of pipecleaner. No busts were harmed in the making of this Madcap! :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/25a_HulkBunny.jpg

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/25b_HulkCandy-1.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 21-Apr-2006
Features: Bowen FS – Doctor Strange

I try to stick with the Busts for the Madcap, but I got my Doctor Strange statue and it was just too damn cool not to use. This episode is what I hope is a good-natured ribbing of this Forum's #1 Dr. Strange Detractor.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/26_DrZzz.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 28-Apr-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Taskmaster, Zorro

For the second week in a row, I give in and go for the laugh with a forum in-joke. Hi ladies! :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/27_SwordFight.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 05-May-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Omega Red, Mr. Sinister, Original Ghost Rider

In-jokes are fun, but back to Madcaps with a broader appeal. My wife thought this one might have “sensitivity” issues, but my Statueforum.com focus group gave it a rousing thumbs-up. This entry should be self-explanatory. :D

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/28_MJPlasticSurgeon.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 12-May-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Dark Phoenix, Cyclops, Mystique, Psylocke

This week’s entry should also be self-explanatory. :D

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/29_Migraine.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 19-May-2006
Features: Bowen MB – Doctor Octopus

I’m particularly happy with the way this one came out. When I first pictured this in my head, I had no idea how I could pull it off. Since the self-designed props worked well enough at Easter, I thought it would be worth giving it anther try.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/30_NoCavities.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 26-May-2006
Features: Bowen MB – Fin Fang Foom (red)

I tried this gag posing FFF with a variety of other busts. While the best one was with Spider-Woman, the minimalist approach seemed to work better.

As always, Hygiene = Funny. :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/31_BadBreath.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 2-Jun-2006
Features: Bowen FS – Dark Phoenix

I saw X-Men 3 this past weekend. Not a bad movie. It was definitely a lot better than Fantastic Four. I agree with some of the criticism, especially in the area of Cyclops. I had a few observations about Dark Phoenix, but I figured I’d let her tell you herself.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/32_X3DarkPhoenix.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 16-Jun-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Iceman, Rogue, Gambit

Continuing with our X-Men 3 movie commentary, this week we explore the continuity glitch between Rogue dating Bobby in the movie and Gambit in the comics.

Rogue requested that the Rogue bust make a return appearance to the Madcaps, so here you go. If I’ve done my job right, some of you will never look at these busts the same. :)

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/33_X3NotMyBeau.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 23-Jun-2006
Features: Bowen MB – Cyclops; Sideshow MB - Doctor McCoy

Continuing with X-Men 3 movie commentary, here is what I think about the mishandling of Cyclops.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/34_X3DeadJim.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 29-Jun-2006
Features: Diamond Select FS – Marvel Milestones Captain America

OK, four exceptions in one week: 1 – I’ve used a FS instead of a MB. I’ve done it before, but I like sticking to the busts. 2 – No Bowen product. I’ve used pieces from other manufacturers before, but I’ve always included Bowen pieces. 3 – Post on a Thursday night instead of Friday Morning. That’s because my flight home from Canada got cancelled, my rescheduled flight is for early in the morning, and with the Holiday weekend starting, I’d rather get the Madcap up early than late. 4 – It is a sober Madcap. It is intentionally not funny. Seriously.

I went with the Diamond Select Marvel Milestones Captain America as I wanted to do something with Independence Day. With the BBQ’s, fireworks, and most people having the day off, I wanted to be reflective on what the Holiday means to me. The Cap bust wasn’t giving me the vibe I was going for, and the Bowen Cap FS came out long before I was collecting FS.

Take a moment out of your long weekend to remember the men and women who have paid the cost to earn and defend the freedoms that we take for granted every day.

After that, have a beer and hopefully enjoy some sun! http://jm.g.free.fr/smileys/beerchug.gif

Not only is Tuesday “Independence Day” in the US, but Monday is “Canada Day”!

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/35_CostOfFreedom.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 07-Jul-2006
Features: Bowen MB – Nightcrawler

I’m back this week with one final parting thought on the X-Men 3 movie. Everyone made such a big deal that the Beast was in the movie (and I thought he came off better than I expected). I didn’t here many people mention major characters that were not in the movie.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/36_Missing.jpg

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 14-Jul-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Painted Silver Surfer, Hulk, Doctor Strange, Submariner

If everyone else in creation can do a “Hey Randy” thread, then why can’t I? Of course, it has to be Madcaps-style!

Randy commented this past week that Nighthawk was indeed in the plans for Phase III. We kind of hoped. We kind of thought. With every passing Sneak Peek, though, the Phase was starting to look rather full. It’s no secret that I can’t wait for Defenders busts of the heroes that really gave that series its character.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/37_Defenders.jpg

I thought it would be fun this week if the core Defenders that have already been done expressed their feelings on the matter. What say you?

[madjazz]

Original Post Date: 28-Jul-2006
Features: Bowen MBs – Sabertooth, Sasquatch, Kraven the Hunter, Weapon X, Beast

Normally I’d say this is self-explanatory, but for the International members, there is a hair replacement commercial that is always airing for the Hair Club for Men. It always ends with the guy saying “I’m not just the President - I’m also a Client.” Here’s the Bowen Hair Club for Men. They just didn’t need any help to get so hairy.

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff212/madjazz1/Madcaps/38_HairClub.jpg

[JadeGiant]

yes! madcaps are back!!!

good stuff MJ!!