Wizard World Press release!
TOY INDUSTRY GIANTS TO CONDUCT ‘HOW TO SCULPT’
SESSIONS AT WIZARD WORLD PHILLY!
Superstar Sculptors The Shiflett Brothers, Randy Falk and NECA, Clayburn Moore,
Robert Tonner And The Four Horseman Will Reveal All
Congers, NY (May 12, 2008) – The Wizard World Philadelphia comic convention continues to offer the best in toy programming by giving aspiring creators and fans numerous opportunities to learn the tricks of the trade from highly successful industry veterans. Throughout the weekend, the Shiflett Brothers, Randy Falk and NECA, Clayburn Moore, Robert Tonner and the Four Horseman will be conducting How To Sculpt sessions in the hallowed Wizard School Room and in the Twisted ToyFare Theatre.
THE SHIFLETT BROTHERS
(Friday, May 30, 1–2 p.m.)
Go inside the studio with master sculpting team the Shiflett Brothers, the minds behind Shiflett Brothers Originals. Learn tips, tricks and techniques for statue sculpting, and be sure to take notes!
NECA & RANDY FALK
(Saturday, May 31, 11 a.m.–12 p.m.)
Learn the ins and outs of action figure sculpting from Randy Falk and NECA sculptors, the minds behind such toy lines as Pirates of the Caribbean, Harry Potter and 300!
CLAYBURN MOORE
(Saturday, May 31, 2–3 p.m.)
C.S. Moore Studio President and Master Sculptor Clayburn Moore is known in the collectible statue field for his ability to present the human figure in a way that brings life and realism to the sculpture. Join Clayburn as he shares sculpting techniques and gives insight into his unique approach during this discussion that collectors and sculptors alike will enjoy. Q&A session will follow discussion.
ROBERT TONNER
(Saturday, May 31, 3:30-4:30 p.m.)
Join world-renowned sculptor Robert Tonner, CEO of Tonner Inc., for his first-ever “Sculpting from Clay to the Finished Product” panel. Learn how the process works from beginning to end, get sculpting tips and tricks, and learn about the artistry he puts into each Tonner Character Figure. Participate in a Q&A with the sculptor himself and, of course, there will be giveaways at the end!
THE FOUR HORSEMEN
(Sunday, June 1, 3–4 p.m.)
Join the Four Horsemen, the sculpting geniuses behind the revamped He-Man action figures, the new DC Universe Classics and their creator-owned Seventh Kingdom toy line, for an in-depth look at the process of bringing an action figure to life!
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from the best in the business. The Wizard World tour is coming to Philadelphia from May 30th to June 1st. You can purchase your tickets to Wizard World Philadelphia today at
www.wizardworld.com.
About Wizard
Wizard Entertainment is the industry leader in the comic book and collectibles market that publishes Wizard: The Magazine of Comics, Entertainment and Pop Culture, ToyFare: The Toy Magazine and Anime Insider, as well as Toy Wishes: The Ultimate Guide to Family Entertainment and Special Operations. Wizard’s publications have a monthly national readership of more than two million and are currently sold in 25 countries and five languages. Wizard World, the convention division of Wizard Entertainment, is a four city tour that brings the best in comics, film, television, anime and collectibles to Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Chicago and Texas. WizardUniverse.com and WizardWorld.com are the online outlets for all of Wizard’s publications and its content spans the full range of Wizard’s pop culture subject manner. For the latest news of interest to readers of all Wizard publications, Wizard Universe can be found online at
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