Artists Edition Thor
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Book: Raw Power! 4th Edition, 2011 by Thor Bazler $14.95 Book: Raw Power! 4th Edition, 2011 by Thor Bazler |
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Thor Frog Mini Bust $39.99 Throg! Limited edition Pet Avengers Thor Frog Statue. Throg wields his mighty Frogjolnir Hammer! Thor Frog (also known as Throg) wields the mighty Frogjolnir Hammer as a member of the Pet Avengers! Beautifully hand painted and cast in high-quality polystone, Thor Frog is a strictly limited edition collectible that’s hand numbered with a certificate of authenticity. This bust measures about 3 3/4-inches tall. Limited edition of 1,000 pieces. Ages 13 and up. |
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Thor Mjolnir Hammer of Thor Prop Replica $394.99 Mjolnir Hammer of Thor Prop Replica stands 17-inches tall! Limited edition of 500 pieces. Crafted from aged steel. Asgard can be yours with this finely detailed Thor Mjolnir Hammer of Thor Prop Replica crafted from aged steel! Made directly from the Marvel Studios hero prop from the blockbuster film Thor , Mjolnir comes to life in leather and iron. The handle is made from wood and finished with the appropriate aged harness grade leather that shows the wear of its many battles. This incredible replica stands 17-inches tall, and the head measures 8 1/2-inches long x 5 1/2-inches wide. A weapon worthy of a true hero, the Thor Prop Replica includes a wood display base that holds the hammer at the same angle as when it was first discovered on Earth. Although Loki won’t be happy, we’re pretty sure you’ll be if you’re one of the chosen. Limited edition of 500 pieces. |
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Thor Movie Thor Marvel Mini Bust $74.99 The ladies love the beard! He’s the God of Thunder. He carries a huge hammer! Thor statue based on the 2011 Thor movie. Numbered limited edition, complete with certificate of authenticity. One of the first Gentle Giant Marvel Universe collectibles! Thor is ready to call upon the power of the gods! Specially designed to match the distinctive costume in the 2011 movie, this heavy collectible bust is ready to look grand on your shelf and show others just how much you love Norse mythology or, failing that, Marvel comic book movies. At just over 7-inches tall, this mini bust is one of the first in a long line of new Gentle Giant Marvel collectibles. Cast in high-quality polystone, then hand painted, Thor is a numbered limited edition that comes packaged in a window box, complete with certificate of authenticity. |
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Thor Modern Mini Bust $79.99 This limited edition 1:6th scale Thor Modern Mini Bust is almost larger than life! Hand crafted and cast in high quality polystone, the piece is hand painted individually numbered and comes with a matching certificate of authenticity. Avengers Assemble! Thor, The Norse God of Thunder, the King of Asgard and one of Earth’s Mightiest Heroes, the Avengers! There are few in existence that can withstand his godly might, or a blow from his enchanted hammer, Mjolnir. Thor has come a long way since his debut fifty years ago in Journey Into Mystery #83, and although he hasn’t aged, he’s certainly grown more cautious, and now sports a suit of enchanted chainmail under his signature tunic. That’s why the talented artisans at Gentle Giant have worked diligently to replicate the intricate details of his armor and dramatic, flowing red cape on this Modern Thor Mini Bust! |
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Thor by Walter Simonson Omnibus $65.69 Considered by many to be the greatest run on Thor ever, Walt Simonson’s classic tales of the God of Thunder are collected here-completely remastered from the original artwork and newly colored by Steve Oliffe! And there are too many timeless tales to count: The Casket of Ancient Winters! The death of Odin! The origins of Asgard! The sacrifice of the Executioner! Thor as a frog! The Mutant Massacre… |
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Dave Stevens’ The Rocketeer Artist’s Edition HC $439.99 … |
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Walter Simonson’s The Mighty Thor: Artist’s Edition HC $275.00 … |
Online Degree Programs And Resultant Degree In Technology Are A Powerful Combination
Animation is probably one of the biggest examples of teamwork in the artistic world. The production process resembles a sort of assembly line. The director/creator dreams up an idea, and then the cartoon goes through pre-production, production, post-production and then release.
One of the key positions in this process is the designer. These people assist in creating the look of a project, from overall appearance to specifics about the characters. They work hand in hand with the director; often a former designer. Without his initial drawings, the project never gets off the ground, period.
While the more they know about the animation process the better, what designers are really hired for is their ability to draw. Top designers throughout the industry all say they’ve been drawing since they were children, whether it was imitating their favorite Saturday morning cartoon or a Grimm’s Fairy Tale. Where they differed from other children is they stuck at it, and started developing their own ideas as they got into high school.
What differentiates a designer from many of his/her fellow animators is they aren’t restricted to just animation. One of Disney’s greatest designers, Mary Blair, actually had a background in children’s illustration, and learned from her husband, who worked for Uncle Walt. Yet she never really did any animation herself. Still, these days it actually helps if a designer does take animation courses while getting a Bachelor’s of Fine Arts at a brick-and-mortar or online college. With this knowledge they will better understand the process.
Still, what sets the top animation designer from those who do other forms of graphic design is a fundamental understanding about one important element of cartooning. The work of an animation designer is known for its linear simplicity. The reason for this is this way an animator can quickly pick up and start replicating whatever the designer thinks up with ease.
Another very important thing an animator of any stripe learns at school is how to put together a good demo real and portfolio. The portfolio displays an animator’s best designs. The reel (or these days DVD disk) shows how well then move. The great thing about taking courses is one has accesses to many resources one couldn’t afford straight out of pocket, so that should truly be taken advantage of.
From there, one’s first job at a studio will be as an assistant to an animator. The animation world is a small one, and those with talent quickly are pointed out. From there, the goal is to become a full animator. Then, if one’s work proves to be exceptional, some director will ask the animator to generate some original designs. If the director likes them, he’ll ask for more. The goal is to build a rep as a designer, then on to something like art director, storyboard or even director/creator.
It should be noted that the animation world is filled with freelancers. Those entering the field after completing online degrees programs usually work from job to job, and this includes animation designers. Still, the successful animator averages about $65,000 a year, depending on industry and location. Designers make much, much more. Then again, that should be the case for the person who gets the whole production line going. And who knows where life will take those with Online Animation Degrees?
