Bruce lee 1:1 , need advise

[Bobby C]

Hi All, I have been commissioned to do a life size Bruce Lee,(bust) I have the idea of what movie I want, but would like get the publics opinion.
this is a licensed bust.
I would need to know
pose people would like to see

Movie

facial expression.

I want to sculpt the best bust I can for the company and for the collectors
Thanks

[Devo]

Has the great Bobby C been signed up by Sideshow???

Whatever is decided on the Lee sculpt, I'm very confident your gonna hit it to back of the net

[thx217]

Bobby C vs. Arnie Kim! This is gonna be very interesting!

Howard didn't nail it, CM didn't nail it and the Sideshow PF was a total crap. No western sculptors nailed the likeness. Bobby, you are the only hope besides Kim.

This is what I'd like to see. I think this one will work though the pic has been photoshopped. The gesture, pose and expression are all there.

http://img261.imageshack.us/img261/2323/brucelee1by1.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[Alaneye]

Hi Bobby, I have a huge collection of Bruce Lee books and magazines, so if I can be of any help with pics or anything, give me a shout. For me it either has to be Enter the Dragon or Way of the Dragon (Return of the Dragon in the US). If it isn't a smiling portrait he needs the pursed lips or the curled lip at least. All the busts I've seen up to now have been straight faced. Have a look at a few drawings that I ws inspired to create during my teens.

Bruce Lee Drawings (http://www.alanianson.com/drawings1.htm)

Alan

[Bobby C]

Hi Guys, I wont let anyone down I promise !
the great white hope.

Alan ,Awsome pictures your a awsome artist
217 love that picture.
devo, Thanks for the support

[Danno]

Hey Bobby,

I cannot wait to see this!!!! This will be amazing!

I always liked this pic/pose

http://artfiles.art.com/images/-/Bruce-Lee-Poster-C10038889.jpeg

[Alaneye]

That's an iconic pose Danno. He should have the cuts from Han though. I did a model kit years ago in the same scene.

Can't wait to see what you do Bobby. This is very exciting for a Bruce Lee fan like myself :D

[Trilogy]

Congratulations on the commission, Bob.
I have no doubt you'll produce outstanding results as always, pleasing the company and collectors alike.

[aeumuse]

http://i41.tinypic.com/dzbh4p.jpg :buttrock:

[AsOneDead]

Awesome awesome news! One of the best sculptors creating the legend. Those are good poses but I would think they would look a bit awkward as a bust. I would much rather a museum pose. Something like these:

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm28/asonedead/BruceLeeMyHerojpg.png

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm28/asonedead/bruce_lee.jpg

http://i292.photobucket.com/albums/mm28/asonedead/bruce-lee-imgone.jpg

[El Diablo]

Holy crap!! I can't tell you how awesome it is for me to hear a bruce lee 1:1 is being done! and by bobby c, talk about perfection :buttrock: :buttrock: :buttrock:
Personally I'd go with his look from enter the dragon, pose wise it's alot more difficult......

[TOM S.]

Congratulations on the comission Bobby! I have no doubt that you will produce the defining portrait of Bruce Lee - no matter what pose you choose to depict him in! From a personal standpoint, I have to agree with AsOneDead - it should probably be an museum pose. So many of the action poses of Bruce Lee rely on the position of his hands to convey the drama of the moment (pretty hard to express in a bust unless you include a hand in relation to the bust ! ). Whatever pose you choose to base your sculpt on, I can't wait to see it!

[speedracer]

Hall of mirrors is the most definitive Lee for me..=)

Great luck on the commission..=)..All the best...;)

http://www.filmschoolrejects.com/images/showdowns7.jpg

[Darth Pain]

Enter the Dragon Lee is my fav!
I'd say, go for a different pose than the norm. I would use nunchucks in his pose. There's already a few pieces that have the classic Lee stance.

[nexus]

Enter the Dragon. Yup. Nothin' cooler. Game of Death is probably the most recognizable outfit though or the classic Kung Fu gi.

[AsOneDead]

Enter the Dragon Lee is my fav!
I'd say, go for a different pose than the norm. I would use nunchucks in his pose. There's already a few pieces that have the classic Lee stance.

It's only a bust.

[RogueCylon]

Can you elaborate on the parameters you have been given. Bust can mean a lot of things, from shoulders up, to upper torso including the upper and lower ab.

I'm a huge Bruce Jun Fan Lee fan (as are probably quite a few here). I have a mini-library of books on Lee, and I would love to see more statues produced with much better depictions of his on-set stance and character. A restrictive bust initially sends shivers up my spine as Lee was all about the total package, all about balance and perfection of the body. I'm very curious as to what you are allowed to do here, and what you are thinking of doing.

Here's my latest addition:
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3334/3523417709_75ea96b6d5.jpg
Not perfect by any means, but closer than most. I yearn for something really iconic.

RC

[RogueCylon]

One of my favourite DVD covers:

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2154/3535342844_9c9bd2163e_o.jpg

Notice the intensity of the eyes, the furrowed brow and the trademark scowl. This is Bruce Lee.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3578/3535356038_d3b63e49aa_b.jpg
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3368/3535357588_32f0279789.jpg

[RogueCylon]

And from his first major feature:
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2203/3534567013_1b199dea03.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2120/3534568865_589ae6550d.jpg

[thx217]

Hi Guys, I wont let anyone down I promise !
the great white hope.

Indeed you are!

[El Diablo]

ok i've been searching for the pose I like best and this is the one i'd like to see the most. Calm but menacing, relaxed yet tense. Bruce in his prime.

http://mike.files.wordpress.com/2006/10/bruce-lee.jpg

it would be nice to include as much as the torso as possible (even though I do realise it's just a bust).
I like some of the other poses especially the "oooooOOOOOooooo" mouth ones but think they work better on action pose statues (like the enterbay figure) rather than a bust.

[MK Ultra]

Agreed D. like this pose and expression on Bruce not too extreme, good photo. This photograph reminds me of "Enter the Dragon" Bruce for me the most iconic. Bobby C sculpting this piece, cannot wait to see it!

[derekrodneysim]

Whatever look you go for, we all know you're the one to pull if off, my friend.

He is the Dragon, nuff said. And with none other than the great Bobby C...FUHGEDDABOUDITT!! :buttrock:

[Darth Pain]

It's only a bust.

Yeah, I see that. But he asked about "what pose people would like to see". Which could be a bust w/ arms. I mean, why would you ask about pose, if it's just a head bust? Wouldn't that just have an expression? :confused:

[AsOneDead]

Some busts have poses. Take the 1:1 Palpatine by SS for instance.

[El Diablo]

will you be posting wip pics of this bobby or are you not allowed by the people commissioning you?

[Bobby C]

Hi Guys i will be posting pics of the bust and progress, very serious piece, one hand will be included on the bust, I want to take it to the next level , very important piece to say the least, very important

[thx217]

Awesome! Looking forward for the pics. :thumbs2:

[TOM S.]

If anyone can pull this off to the level this deserves Bobby, you're the one! Can't wait to see the in-progress shots for this one! - Tom

[derekrodneysim]

If anyone can pull this off to the level this deserves Bobby, you're the one! Can't wait to see the in-progress shots for this one! - Tom

You can say that again, Tom!

[Cyberben]

This is a wish come true for me! Hope to see some progress pics soon...

[Sleeping Forest]

Human Life Bust seemed amazing ....
But the hair how to make it?
If made by coldcast, Bruce will not look good. ^^
Anyone has a picture please let us see it first? ^^

[Vader]

I'm sure this will turn out great.

[Bezzerkerr]

Please sculpt an Enter the Dragon Bruce...

He the looks most like a "master" in this film...older and more mature than his previous films. Another HUGE factor favoring Enter the Dragon is the style and length of his hair...long and slightly wild...like a lions maine. I know this seems like a minor detail but the hair can have a dramatic effect on the final product.

A groomed short(er) haired Bruce would not be as impressive

Hoping for the Best

[Bobby C]

Hi guys, I will be going after the game of death dvd cover pose. shirtless of course.
as for the hair , well we will have to wait and see, I tend to pull some tricks out here and there.
the bust will be very unique in design and should impress every Bruce lee collector,
but then again you cannot please everyone, I have to go with the majority on the look and it also moved me as well.

the design will give a chance to have a varient from enter the Dragon to Game of death his hair is very similiar on both , I also could not agree more on how very important his hair is.

[Bezzerkerr]

Great News...Game of Death would be my second choice...

If my memory serves me correctly the hair in Game of Death...is actually longer and a little wilder than the Enter the Dragon...so that's great news!

Great day for Bruce Lee fans!

[joy_division]

enter the dragon, with scars from the claw on face

[El Diablo]

got to say i'm a little disappointed at the game of death look being used for reference. I always preferred his look when he was slightly younger, but as said you can't please everyone. I'm sure it will still look very good.

[Bobby C]

who knows , if it goes over as well as I think, maybe they will do a varient or strictly enter the dragon.
it was a rough decision but majority ruled.

[El Diablo]

who knows , if it goes over as well as I think, maybe they will do a varient or strictly enter the dragon.
it was a rough decision but majority ruled.

I hope so bob. I'm still very much looking forward to your wip pictures though :thumbs2:

[TOM S.]

This will be a cool piece no matter what movie you choose to reference, Bobby! No question about it!

[Bezzerkerr]

Any news?

http://i485.photobucket.com/albums/rr218/vietanhbka53/Kiss_con_be_Pic__524539.gif

[Bobby C]

very soon my friend, maybe 1 month, I have to have it perfect as possible. and have the design sketched so people can see the finished product, although Hollywood collectibles will have to approve the preview.
Thanks buddy

[Mirak]

Would it perhaps be possible to say on what movie the sculpt is based on ?

[El Diablo]

Would it perhaps be possible to say on what movie the sculpt is based on ?

game of death

[Mirak]

game of death

Thanks El Diablo , I must have missed it in the previous posts !

[Bobby C]

at this time I have been coming up with Ideas on how to make the piece both enter the dragon and game of death. this way everyone will be happy.
I will do the extra work for free but it will depend if the company will allow my idea, I'm listening to you guys .
if it works the way I think it will I think everyone will be very happy.

[El Diablo]

at this time I have been coming up with Ideas on how to make the piece both enter the dragon and game of death. this way everyone will be happy.
I will do the extra work for free but it will depend if the company will allow my idea, I'm listening to you guys .
if it works the way I think it will I think everyone will be very happy.

That's great to hear bobby, very much looking forward to seeing this one :thumbs2:

[TOM S.]

That's great to hear bobby, very much looking forward to seeing this one :thumbs2:

I couldn't agree more, El Diablo!

[riderV3]

at this time I have been coming up with Ideas on how to make the piece both enter the dragon and game of death. this way everyone will be happy.
I will do the extra work for free but it will depend if the company will allow my idea, I'm listening to you guys .
if it works the way I think it will I think everyone will be very happy.

Please try to avoid the GOD look, the movie was an abomination and shouldn't even be titled under Bruce Lee's name.

[Bezzerkerr]

Please try to avoid the GOD look, the movie was an abomination and shouldn't even be titled under Bruce Lee's name.

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” - Bruce Lee


http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr163/nudelee/BRUCE.gif

[Bezzerkerr]

Bobby,

I know you prob have hundreds of references but I thought a couple more couldn't hurt!

Enter the Dragon:

I love these shots, specifically his hair and how it has a very slight part. I also love in this first pic the little "hair points" above his right eye. He has his game face on... his eyes and especially the expression lines inbetween his eyebrows

http://i170.photobucket.com/albums/u248/2dazee/bruce_lee.jpghttp://i450.photobucket.com/albums/qq221/eesplana/cult-bruce-lee-11.jpg

One of the best straight on shot of Bruce after he fights Haan. He could be a bit more intense.

http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd268/Torque007/Bruce%20Lee/bruceetdcutsbig.jpg

Great shot...just wish it was straight on!

http://i144.photobucket.com/albums/r180/JimmyBlueEyes/Bruce.jpg


I have an idea of the look you are going for and I hope these pics help!

ALL THE BEST!!!

[riderV3]

“Mistakes are always forgivable, if one has the courage to admit them.” - Bruce Lee


http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr163/nudelee/BRUCE.gif


While I've watched all Bruce Lee movies for countless times, GOD is the only film that I only watched twice...

My parents showed me the first time when I was a kid and I didn't remember much but when I'm exposed to the movie again during the high school years I was totally shocked by its awfulness...

The story construction is loose and weak, with the help of those fake Bruces and a nonexisting ending it marks the worst of all Bruce Lee films...

I felt disgusted after the movie, to see the title or hear the name is enough to make my stomach stirs.

Seriously, it shouldn't even be forced into a movie, those finished tower footages would be GREAT as a special memorial feature included in a DVD collection, not a movie.

[AsOneDead]

That movie is pretty bloody awful. The cardboard cut out of Bruce's face stuck over the posers at the beginning is just wrong in so many ways. The scenes with Bruce are epic though.

[riderV3]

That movie is pretty bloody awful. The cardboard cut out of Bruce's face stuck over the posers at the beginning is just wrong in so many ways. The scenes with Bruce are epic though.

I was rolling on the floor, it was brilliant.:laugh:

Like I said it's those fake Bruces that ruined it for me...

[Bezzerkerr]

While I've watched all Bruce Lee movies for countless times, GOD is the only film that I only watched twice...

My parents showed me the first time when I was a kid and I didn't remember much but when I'm exposed to the movie again during the high school years I was totally shocked by its awfulness...

The story construction is loose and weak, with the help of those fake Bruces and a nonexisting ending it marks the worst of all Bruce Lee films...

I felt disgusted after the movie, to see the title or hear the name is enough to make my stomach stirs.

Seriously, it shouldn't even be forced into a movie, those finished tower footages would be GREAT as a special memorial feature included in a DVD collection, not a movie.

WOW, you call yourselves Bruce Lee fans :thumbsdow

Have some respect

If you felt disgusted after the movie, You obviously took this film too seriously. Take it for what it is, an incomplete film, with the master in one of his iconic roles.

Here's a quote I wanted to share with you, applicable in this situation and in life:

Take things as they are. Punch when you have to punch. Kick when you have to kick. - Bruce Lee

http://i417.photobucket.com/albums/pp251/GageClawson/bruce_lee.jpg

[AsOneDead]

Have some respect? Go tell that to those involved in making GOD. They didn't care about what Bruce wanted, they just wanted to finish the movie and capitalise with his name and make as much money as possible. If they respected the guy then they wouldn't even have made that piece of crap and slapped Bruce's name on it. The movie doesn't even follow Bruce's original storyline. I highly doubt he would be pleased with it.

[riderV3]

Have some respect? Go tell that to those involved in making GOD. They didn't care about what Bruce wanted, they just wanted to finish the movie and capitalise with his name and make as much money as possible. If they respected the guy then they wouldn't even have made that piece of crap and slapped Bruce's name on it. The movie doesn't even follow Bruce's original storyline. I highly doubt he would be pleased with it.

Well said. Other than the tower footages there's NOTHING respectable about that movie...


WOW, you call yourselves Bruce Lee fans :thumbsdow

Have some respect

If you felt disgusted after the movie, You obviously took this film too seriously. Take it for what it is, an incomplete film, with the master in one of his iconic roles.




How can you not watch a Bruce Lee movie with all seriousness my firend, it is BRUCE LEE!
I take everything he did serisouly and that is exactly why I felt offended by this horrendous piece of frekenstien...
You also propose that yourself, it is but an incomplete film.
But they forced it out in a very offending way, all they did was cut and paste...

To me, whoever claims to be a BL fan but still insists GOD is a Bruce Lee movie, should be ashamed, because it's not.
It is just a movie done by a horde of stooges using the remaining glory of our great master for some fast cash..

[Bezzerkerr]

Well said. Other than the tower footages there's NOTHING respectable about that movie...




How can you not watch a Bruce Lee movie with all seriousness my firend, it is BRUCE LEE!
I take everything he did serisouly and that is exactly why I felt offended by this horrendous piece of frekenstien...
You also propose that yourself, it is but an incomplete film.
But they forced it out in a very offending way, all they did was cut and paste...

To me, whoever claims to be a BL fan but still insists GOD is a Bruce Lee movie, should be ashamed, because it's not.
It is just a movie done by a horde of stooges using the remaining glory of our great master for some fast cash..


I see your points but still very happy this film was produced.

"Take no thought of who is right or wrong or who is better than. Be not for or against.” - Bruce Lee

http://i199.photobucket.com/albums/aa14/aranxx/PELiCulas-ANIMACION/Jackie%20Chan/bruce-lee-jackie-chan.jpg

Bruce vs Jackie Chan (for those who haven't seen this!)

[Sleeping Forest]

No more yellow suit.
Bruce only showed up in a few minte in this movie and he dead.
How about the white suit in first fury?

[Sleeping Forest]

I can tell. Mostly asian love the white suit.
Prenime format is good.
Take off his cloth and show the muscle.
Cool .......

[Bobby C]

This is good talk, well he will be shirtless, one arm attached and based on Enter the dragon.trying to get the flow very nice since he was all about that..

[riderV3]

This is good talk, well he will be shirtless, one arm attached and based on Enter the dragon.trying to get the flow very nice since he was all about that..

Sorry Bobby we brought some off-the-rail discussion, can't wait to see you work the magic!

[Bezzerkerr]

This is good talk, well he will be shirtless, one arm attached and based on Enter the dragon.trying to get the flow very nice since he was all about that..


is this going to be a full (upper) torso?...one arm attached to the base?!?!?!?

Sounds like its gonna be HUGE!

[Bobby C]

No problem V3 , I love to hear about this kind of thing so I do not get myself into a Cm situation.
I feel that if the pose has a action look it need to be carried out just as well, once I started the sculpt it was hard for me to say that is enough
They let me design the bust and base , this is what i love about this company, they listen.
I chose to make him more youthful looking but ultimately striving for the essence in the character that Arnie kim gives his pieces.
I must admit , I do like the look of the cover of the GOD dvd, not necessarily the movie .
it is great to hear the debates from die hard fans.


Bezz, the arm will be attached to the body. base is rather a unique design .

[El Diablo]

Sounds awesome bobby can't wait to see some pics of him. Though be prepared for some hard critiquing when you do show some pics ;) :thumbs2:

[Darknight]

No problem V3 , I love to hear about this kind of thing so I do not get myself into a Cm situation.
I feel that if the pose has a action look it need to be carried out just as well, once I started the sculpt it was hard for me to say that is enough
They let me design the bust and base , this is what i love about this company, they listen.
I chose to make him more youthful looking but ultimately striving for the essence in the character that Arnie kim gives his pieces.
I must admit , I do like the look of the cover of the GOD dvd, not necessarily the movie .
it is great to hear the debates from die hard fans.


Bezz, the arm will be attached to the body. base is rather a unique design .

Sounds awesome!!

Simply cannot wait for this! :buttrock:

[Bobby C]

Diablo, I know, that is what worries me, I actually loose sleep over all these sculptures. Like most artist when we produce a piece and work really hard , it SUCKS to get publicly beat down. a lot of emotions go into each piece, well for me it does.
working on likeness such as reeve and Bruce Lee are not forgiving at all. its all or nothing.
I take this work extremely serious

[El Diablo]

Diablo, I know, that is what worries me, I actually loose sleep over all these sculptures. Like most artist when we produce a piece and work really hard , it SUCKS to get publicly beat down. a lot of emotions go into each piece, well for me it does.
working on likeness such as reeve and Bruce Lee are not forgiving at all. its all or nothing.
I take this work extremely serious

I don't think you've nothing to worry about mate, i've every faith you'll knock this one out the park just as you have every other bust you've done to date :thumbs2:

[Bezzerkerr]

don't worry about the negative comments,

i'll take em out back and kick the sh*t outta em

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r44/clsespivey/bruce_lee_clenchfist1.gif

[saintproduction]

The BEST Bruce Lee pose ever!!!!
http://i262.photobucket.com/albums/ii116/saintproduction72/Bust80.jpg

[lforigno]

you guys are going to be amazed when you see updated photos of the sculpt. 100% nailed the likeness and it is absolutely stunning. Best Bruce Lee out there already and it is not even done yet.

[Bezzerkerr]

Bobby,

Christopher Reeve looks spectacular.

as for Mr. Lee...please, show us what your working with ! ! !

[El Diablo]

when will you be posting pics of this bobby? I can't wait to see how it's coming along :thumbs2:

[Darth Pain]

Can't wait to see this...

RiderV, I agree. Game of Death was crap. Only 1 good scene in the entire movie. GoD 2 was even worse!!

[riderV3]

you guys are going to be amazed when you see updated photos of the sculpt. 100% nailed the likeness and it is absolutely stunning. Best Bruce Lee out there already and it is not even done yet.

VERY exciting and that is definitely good to hear!!!

But do realize that is a big statement saying it to be the "best" while you still got Mr.Kim roaming around...


Can't wait to see this thing!

[Bobby C]

Hi guys will be posting pics maybe early next week. progress is great more then happy so far .

V3 not my statement, but I do take this extremely serious and I do set out to go beyond the clients expectations,in this case when I mean clients it is not just HCG , but anyone that might purchase this.


anyhow pics shortly, sorry for the delay but it is a big piece.

[Darknight]

Hi guys will be posting pics maybe early next week. progress is great more then happy so far .

anyhow pics shortly, sorry for the delay but it is a big piece.

Great news Bobby! Cannot wait for what you have in store :buttrock:

[lforigno]

you guys will be wowed when you see this

[imranmajid]

Everyone knows Bobbys one of the very best at his art, there's no doubt about this. I'm lucky enough to have some of his pieces, trust me, they are jaw dropping in person, truly astonishing :)

[TOM S.]

Really eager to see your interpretation of Bruce Lee, Bobby.Can't wait to see this !

[El Diablo]

Hi guys will be posting pics maybe early next week. progress is great more then happy so far .



http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9/mefoetoes/smilies/whistling2.gif






:thumbs2:

[Bobby C]

time fly's !!, wont be much longer, I was working on him all night I really like the piece thus far. just thinking about base designs , tweaking the likeness a bit and working on the hair which will be done today .
the piece is very big, I think collectors of 1/1 items will really like this.
as I have been working on this I have been designing other commissions from HCG so they all have the same flow , I was a collector before a sculptor and having a nice flow is very important in the same line, Bowen does a great job at that. just thinking of you guys.

[Devo]

as I have been working on this I have been designing other commissions from HCG so they all have the same flow , I was a collector before a sculptor and having a nice flow is very important in the same line, Bowen does a great job at that. just thinking of you guys.

Great news about the HCG stuff bob. The Rocky bust has got my money before I even see it.

Give many collectors a chance to own some of the Bobby C magic, without breaking the bank on a silicon piece.

Could a HCG Bruce Lee be on the cards??? Among other Bobby C /HCG Busts

:thumbs2:

[Bobby C]

Hi Devo, yes buddy , this thread was based upon what the collectors would like to see. The Bruce is in the 90% finished range based upon license approval.
Thanks

[El Diablo]

time fly's !!, wont be much longer, I was working on him all night I really like the piece thus far. just thinking about base designs , tweaking the likeness a bit and working on the hair which will be done today .
the piece is very big, I think collectors of 1/1 items will really like this.
as I have been working on this I have been designing other commissions from HCG so they all have the same flow , I was a collector before a sculptor and having a nice flow is very important in the same line, Bowen does a great job at that. just thinking of you guys.

sounds great bobby, so is this bruce bust for HCG?

[Bobby C]

Yes for hcg

[lforigno]

I cannot wait to see the finished piece

[AsOneDead]

So how 'bout them pictures? :D

[Vader]

can't wait to see them bobby. I'm sure Bruce is going to look awesome.

[riderV3]

You're driving us crazy Bobby!!:laugh:

[Bobby C]

almost there.

[Tomcatx]

Can't wait to see this!

[Bobby C]

Hi Guys, well the time is here either to be executed or liked. this is a approximate 80% complete piece, minus the base
I did not choose a scene specific pose, just Bruce lee from Game of Death, now whats left?
the hair work the smoothing of the skin to make him in his early 30's skin pores etc.
hope you like .
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/STA-2.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/nn-1-1.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/cool-1.jpg

[Bobby C]

forgot to mention this is a solid piece of clay minus the hand

[cap70]

:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

[cap70]

Bob, my friend, that's simply AMAZING! I WANT IT!

[Bobby C]

Thanks C, well he is still in works, I have been designing a base, I want it to be extremely accurate. when he is done he should be impressive.

[cap70]

I would buy the way it is now, on clay! lol
Man, you are really the best in your craft. This is beyond amazing. Spot on, and beautifully executed. Is this going to be mass produced?

Wow, just wow. Kudos to you!

[cap70]

And that Reeve is FANTASTIC!

[Bobby C]

Yes you can get this from HCG, I have a list of bust to do for them all in 1/1 scale, Rocky next.
actaully I'm embarrassed to show it in this condition.

[cap70]

Oh yeah, you said it before, I forgot. Mark is probably LOVING that, that's for sure!

ps: Are you embarrassed to show Bruce? You can't be serious buddy. This is awesome and to see it in many stages just makes it even better. Please keep showing your sculpts here.

[Bobby C]

sounds good , here is a Reeve wip.
Mark is kick ass !
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_28842-1.jpg

[El Pulento]

Ok, thats it.. you Win!!!.. Best Bruce Lee Statue, bust I have seen out there.... Shows over people.. go home... !!! Man Bobby I just love it when I see True Talent in people!!... Best Bruce lee Ever!!!!

[Bobby C]

Thanks very much, I can only hope his wife and daughter feel the same. Thanks for the support

[El Diablo]

For 80% complete that's looking great bobby :thumbs2:

I have a couple of critiques, I hope you don't mind. I'd say the chin is a tad too big and and bit too pointy. Also the jawline and the very back looks too be a touch too square and could do with a slightly smoother radius (though this is more apparent in the black and white pic you posted)
It would be great if you could post some more angles of the bust.

This was one of the pics I was comparing too (i know it's not a GOD pic but I don't think his facial features change massively between the films)

http://s.bebo.com/app-image/7925993392/5411656627/PROFILE/i.quizzaz.com/img/q/u/08/05/09/51698094-bruce-lee-enter-the-dragon_1_.jpg

Love the overall look you've gone for with the bust also, the hand and pose work very well.
Hopefully I will finally achieve my ambition of having a bob c sculpture in my collection when this gets released :buttrock:

[Darknight]

The Bruce bust is EXCELLENT!!

I'm glad you took that much time to hone in and perfect the likeness. You've pretty much nailed it.

Thank you so much Bobby!

Can't wait to order this.

[lforigno]

amazing work man

[Vader]

It's looking terrific Bobby. Great work.

[Bobby C]

Thanks Guys for the compliments, the last 20 % is what will drive this home, El D. man your right, I felt that way I just wanted to take baby steps at this last point, but glad you mentioned that, def confirms it for me.
once I do the final details this will defiantly go to another level. all tough he is not a big guy ,the piece seems never ending .

[AsOneDead]

Looks good so far, I'm sure when you're done, it'll be spot on :thumbs2:

[riderV3]

I'd say the chin is a tad too big and and bit too pointy


Agreed.



But Bobby you did an amazing job, that is by far one of the best Bruce likeness and the physique/pose is perfect!

[Bobby C]

Thanks guys, but don't count me out yet, again this is a very rough progress shot. he will be dead on accurate.
you cannot take on a Bruce Lee sculpture and say it is good enough it will pass,all or nothing!

[Trilogy]

You never cease to impress, Bobby. This bust is going to be incredible when complete.
HCG are going to have a "hot" item on their hands.

[SimmonM]

Bruce never looked better! Great work Bobby!

That Reeve isn't looking too shabby either ... a little birdie told me that someone is VERY impressed by it. But you didn't hear that from me ... ;)

[Darth Pain]

Holy ****!!!! That's the best Bruce Lee sculpt I have ever seen!!!!!!!
Amazing work!!

[averone]

Ok this is looking very good!
I will also be after this!

[Tyderium]

Looking good Bobby.
The tweaks on the Reeve sculpt are looking very good.

[Almart]

:eek: :buttrock: :buttrock:

[Bobby C]

small updates.

still messing around with the jaw region
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_31812.jpg

[lforigno]

those look great man, anyone would be lucky to own one of those/

[SimmonM]

Ledger looks wonderful! How many hours have you put into it already??? Great stuff Bobby ...

[El Diablo]

updates look great bobby!

Is there any chance you could post head on and profile pics please.

I'd say the chin perhaps needs a touch more work, maybe a tiny bit flatter at the bottom? (though I know you say your still working on it)
Another thing I noticed before, but wasn't sure, but are his eyes a tad too big? Though i'm really not sure on that point (it may well be too small a difference to be worth bothering with), it's hard to say without seeing other angles.
I've got some more reference shots here for you to compare too (you can never have too many reference shots!)


http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/bruce-lee/bruce-lee-20071218-352660.jpg

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/bruce-lee/bruce-lee-20080609-421723.jpg

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/bruce-lee/bruce-lee-20080614-424301.jpg

http://imstars.aufeminin.com/stars/fan/bruce-lee/bruce-lee-20080702-432156.jpg

sorry if I come across a bit nit picky btw! but I want this to be as perfect as i'm sure you do. Bruce is one of my all time heroes!

[TOM S.]

Both pices look really fantastic, Bobby! Just looking at the latest picture of the Lee sculpt, I was wondering if the cupids bow of the upper lip is slightly too sharp ? It wasn't as evident in the other pictures you posted so maybe it's a trick of the light? Minor quibble anyway, as it is, it's still the best Lee likeness I've ever seen !! And the Ledger piece is right on the money!

[Bobby C]

Diablo , Tom, I defiantly listen and your not being picky, this may end up on your shelf and I want it to be on the money for you, this is very important, so any critiques I totally listen and do not take any offense what so ever .

[Devo]

:DJsmile: and some more :DJsmile:

Go Bobby!!!!!!!!! Freaking insane man

[stretchbaldy]

Awesome work as usual Bob!

[jmichaelh]

good gawd! i was looking at your bl bust and thinking "i wonder why bobby has a photograph of bruce lee next to a chris reeve bust!!" just unbelievable!!

[El Diablo]

Diablo , Tom, I defiantly listen and your not being picky, this may end up on your shelf and I want it to be on the money for you, this is very important, so any critiques I totally listen and do not take any offense what so ever .

This will definitely end up on my shelf mate, even as is it's an excellent likeness any more improvements you make will just take it to the next level :thumbs2:

[Bobby C]

starting the base today , then i will go back to the likeness a bit more.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/vv-2.jpg

[pjrca]

Amazing likeness!!!

[Tomcatx]

Looking good Bobby, Is that a wig you have on him if it can be angled down at the front by about 7-8mm it would look great. Fringe is sitting a touch High.Bloody good work, very hard likeness to pull off. J

[Trilogy]

starting the base today , then i will go back to the likeness a bit more.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/vv-2.jpg

Yet further proof of why you are considered one of the best.

[Bobby C]

Thanks gentlemen , but this piece is only getting better.

just a thought , I wonder where those guys are that said no westerners could sculpt Bruce Lee ?

[averone]

Thanks gentlemen , but this piece is only getting better.

just a thought , I wonder where those guys are that said no westerners could sculpt Bruce Lee ?

:eplus2:
I can see their faces now!
Great work!

I have been holding off for years!
Nothing even came close! Now this one, is very well done!

[El Diablo]

Thanks gentlemen , but this piece is only getting better.

just a thought , I wonder where those guys are that said no westerners could sculpt Bruce Lee ?

they've probably crawled back under their rock :eplus2:

This bust will be a must own no doubt :buttrock:

[TOM S.]

That looks amazing! Just wondering what HCG plans in terms of casting this masterpiece ( polystone/resin vs silicone/ mixed media)? Outstanding work !!

[derekrodneysim]

As always, Bobby, you're the guy to bring clay to life.

[Predator]

Thanks gentlemen , but this piece is only getting better.

just a thought , I wonder where those guys are that said no westerners could sculpt Bruce Lee ?

"You're simply the best! (dum dum dum dum) Better than all the rest! (dum dum dum dum) :DJsmile:

[Bobby C]

this is a old pic , but I started on the base just waiting for approval, I actaully did 3 designs but this one, was my favorite. the letters of course wont be chrome.
I think 2 variations gloss yellow base , matte black letters
Matte black base gloss black letters.
the likeness now is way more stronger then the pics.
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_3588.jpg
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_36153.jpg

[El Diablo]

personally i'd have no name on the bust

[Bobby C]

I tell you what you D, if you do not like it when you receive it, send it to me, I will personally do a repaint for you and take the letters off.no charge
just pay the shipping.
you have been a good guy.

[El Diablo]

wow that's very kind of you to offer bob it's much appreciated :thumbs2: I take it the name is a requirement of the commissioners.

If that's the case and the name has to stay, I think what you've done is very well executed. The font you've used looks right with the bust and it's placement is better and shows more imagination that simply sticking a square nameplate on the front.

[El Diablo]

Just had another idea bob, though not sure what you'll think of it. How about keeping the size and position of bruce's name but changing it to his autograph? (still done in the 3d letters though) I'm not sure if that's possible but it could look cool though.

[Bobby C]

No buddy I think I'm done , I have so many other commissions, the most important was the likeness,
I'm about simplicity as well , but when you see it in person it really does have a great flow , and that is what he was about .
Thanks again for your imput.
I do like the autograph idea

[Darknight]

Fantastic work Bob!

So when can we expect to pre-order this?

[El Diablo]

No buddy I think I'm done , I have so many other commissions, the most important was the likeness,
I'm about simplicity as well , but when you see it in person it really does have a great flow , and that is what he was about .
Thanks again for your imput.
I do like the autograph idea

That's cool bob, I think this one can be considered a 100% success on the likeness front and it's something I think every bruce lee fan, myself included, would be proud to own :thumbs2:

[Devo]

Just freaking outstanding Bobby!!!!!!!!!!

Is a Jack Torrance on your list Bob????

When is HCG likely to release the Bruce??? How Much??

Too many questions :o

[Bobby C]

Hi Devo, well it is just waiting final approval, at that point I will once again detail him out extremely strong.
really clean .
as far as Jack, T goes I'm finishing one for a client now,
next from HCG is Rocky, and some extreamly cool items that people have been waiting for , cant say now. but it is definite.
I will be working with HCG for a long time. excellent company to work with.

I think a cool horror line is at hand ,
jack t
David .
tallman. amongst others
I guess if you submit your request to them maybe you can get them going on it.
And Devo Thanks for the compliment!

[thx217]

Beautiful and amazing work as always Bobby. Almost there! :thumbs2: :thumbs2:
Can't wait to see its finished! It's already a must have!

Here's a quick tweak to make him look less intense, I hope you don't mind.

http://img69.imageshack.us/img69/9384/img3588p.jpg (http://img69.imageshack.us/i/img3588p.jpg/)http://img29.imageshack.us/img29/2690/img35881.jpg (http://img29.imageshack.us/i/img35881.jpg/)

[Hulk5150]

Wow, I'm a late-comer to this thread, but I have to say, THE Bobby C asking for our advice is like Eddie Van Halen asking me for guitar tips.

Bobby, we could worship you and not be atheists. :D

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5112/evh.jpg

[derekrodneysim]

Wow, I'm a late-comer to this thread, but I have to say, THE Bobby C asking for our advice is like Eddie Van Halen asking me for guitar tips.

Bobby, we could worship you and not be atheists. :D

http://img64.imageshack.us/img64/5112/evh.jpg

:laugh:

[derekrodneysim]

Bobby, my friend, you are a master in your own league.

To own any piece of yours will be a true collector's pride and achievement.

I hope these will be available to us mere mortals someday.

[Bobby C]

Hi Derek the day is coming soon buddy, keeping checking HCG site .
on another note Hulk , that is some funny LionsSuck...LionsSuck...LionsSuck...LionsSuck...!

[bane]

Another home run on this one , Love what you've done with the base as well .

[averone]

This must be in my collection!
Bobby could you kindly start a new thread on SF when this is done and ready for sale?
Also a link to the site would be very helpful.

Thank you in advance!

Alex

[Socko]

Can't wait for this masterpiece!

[Trilogy]

Yet another outstanding piece.

[Bobby C]

couple Lee's getting ready for paint to send for production paint study
http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g96/bobbyc1225/IMG_5085.jpg

[lforigno]

no doubt those will turn out great

[Trilogy]

I appear to be suffering from diplopia.

[El Diablo]

awesome bob :thumbs2:
will you be posting pics of the paint masters?

[Bobby C]

for sure.. I will have them soon.

[Socko]

Looks great Bobby. Can't wait to see it in its full glory (well, top half ofcourse)

[Cyberben]

Definitely a must have for me!!