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What's going on! / Year 10?
« Last post by Ron on July 17, 2020, 11:30:08 PM »Dang... Year 10 slipped by, and I didn't even notice. Gosh!
Where bot builders get their info!
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Re: Crow's Gold Boots prop on eBay
« Last post by Ron on July 02, 2020, 12:27:30 PM »This situation looks like someone didn't really want to sell, but wanted to give a spouse the impression they were trying to LOL
"Listen, I listed it on eBay and it didn't sell... I guess I'll have to keep it... darn the luck!"
From memory, this item last popped up on eBay in early 2017 and sold for maybe $250-300?
http://botbuilders.info/props/2017/01/25/girl-in-gold-boots/
"Listen, I listed it on eBay and it didn't sell... I guess I'll have to keep it... darn the luck!"
From memory, this item last popped up on eBay in early 2017 and sold for maybe $250-300?
http://botbuilders.info/props/2017/01/25/girl-in-gold-boots/
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Re: Crow's Gold Boots prop on eBay
« Last post by shotts63 on May 24, 2020, 03:47:13 PM »Very cool!!
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Crow's Gold Boots prop on eBay
« Last post by Robert K S on May 23, 2020, 08:20:35 PM »Not my auction but I came across it and I figured someone here wouldn't mind knowing about it (and reading the funny certificate of authenticity):
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164214696757?ViewItem=&item=164214696757
https://www.ebay.com/itm/164214696757?ViewItem=&item=164214696757
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I actually had this idea over a year ago! Great minds... 
We were shopping for a birthday present at at Toys R Us and I noticed a toy seat almost exactly like that. I told myself I should buy it and make my own custom Gypsy as I have pretty much given up hope of ever scoring a real seat. I keep hoping someone will finally figure out how to make copies, but that feels hopeless as well.
I am not a fan of the reworked Servo and Crow. I prefer the old junk feel of the originals, but I like the other new bots. Plus, cheap and easy to find parts makes it fun.
We were shopping for a birthday present at at Toys R Us and I noticed a toy seat almost exactly like that. I told myself I should buy it and make my own custom Gypsy as I have pretty much given up hope of ever scoring a real seat. I keep hoping someone will finally figure out how to make copies, but that feels hopeless as well.
I am not a fan of the reworked Servo and Crow. I prefer the old junk feel of the originals, but I like the other new bots. Plus, cheap and easy to find parts makes it fun.
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Gypsy / GPC
« Last post by fastbilly1 on May 14, 2020, 09:57:53 AM »
Since it was a shock for many of us on the Social Distancing riff, there is a new version of Gypsy called GPC. Rumor is that Gypsy was renamed to not offend the Romani people, but I think it was more that they cant get more carseats and wanted something easier to maneuver with on stage. The good news for bot builders is that it means we can have a Gypsy that is not huge and cost more than a car.
Looks like the head is an Adora Baby doll Car seat:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Adora-Baby-DOLL-CAR-SEAT-Carrier-Pink-Floral-Toy-Pretend-Play/264730147651?hash=item3da3257b43:g:3wEAAOSwsNZevJ0J
Light looks like a Vision X inside a piece of PVC pipe with a handle:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Vision-X-Lighting-9912141-Cannon-Gen-2-Mini-LED-Light/324012226010
But it could be any number of like chinese made lights.
Bottom Jaw looks like a lid
The end looks like a Folgers Coffee Can
The body is obviously a spring can covered in a fabric, likely a snake print - I have feelers out with fabric people.
The mouth mechanism is super clever.
All images taken from the youtube MST3K account
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Re: Quarantine Riff Along 5/3/2020
« Last post by Ron on May 11, 2020, 07:19:37 PM »I really enjoyed the show... and the after show as well.
I was very lucky, and got an "honorable mention" riff into the show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B3iqLQozuA
I was very lucky, and got an "honorable mention" riff into the show!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B3iqLQozuA
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Tom Servo / Re: Servo paint question for mouth
« Last post by Ron on May 11, 2020, 07:09:43 PM »Double chin? Too many RAM chips no doubt!
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Re: Quarantine Riff Along 5/3/2020
« Last post by fastbilly1 on May 04, 2020, 05:45:08 PM »Ive not paid attention to the carnival, not coming to my area does that. But since the show is currently canceled its not surprising that the cast moved on to other projects and we have a new team. Anyone who has not traveled daily for work for over two weeks does not understand how awful it gets quickly. And since Jonah and Tim (the previous travel Servo, Bonehead on the show, and husband to the actress that plays Synthia) likely would not fit on a travel bus's bed without bent knees, I do not belittle them at all for not wanting to do a travel show after doing it a couple times.
The Gypsy change makes alot of sense, since the original is a huge pain and I believe they were using one of Bobs personals. The behind the scenes on youtube that I watched afterwards proves that that was the point. I like the redesign and will probably make one to replace my knock off fullsize one since it will be very easy to store.
I will hold judgement for the new crew if they stay on as the new cast. The riffing an existing episode was a neat experiment, but they showed they can hold their own with the new content.
Now if only we can get the Argoman and Eegah live shows released...
The Gypsy change makes alot of sense, since the original is a huge pain and I believe they were using one of Bobs personals. The behind the scenes on youtube that I watched afterwards proves that that was the point. I like the redesign and will probably make one to replace my knock off fullsize one since it will be very easy to store.
I will hold judgement for the new crew if they stay on as the new cast. The riffing an existing episode was a neat experiment, but they showed they can hold their own with the new content.
Now if only we can get the Argoman and Eegah live shows released...
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MST3K / Cinematic Titanic / Rifftrax / Fan Riffing Discussion / Re: Quarantine Riff Along 5/3/2020
« Last post by Robert K S on May 03, 2020, 07:58:21 PM »Jonah showed up at the after-show--considerably thinner and with a mustache--to perform a solo acoustic version of "Every Country Has A Monster".