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I think I finally got the corkscrew slide part figured out. Yikes - way out of my skill zone - but I think this’ll work. Gonna print a test and then try and figure out how to mold this thing.

I think I finally got the corkscrew slide part figured out. Yikes - way out of my skill zone - but I think this’ll work. Gonna print a test and then try and figure out how to mold this thing.

More progress on the Captain Crook slide. I have the crook paint master done, got the ladder, ground, landing and awning molds all working, made a jig to bend the railing and got the decals in. Just need to do some more tweaks to the corkscrew slide file and figure out how the heck I’m gonna mold it. This thing is HUGE!! #captaincrook #mcdonaldland

More progress on the Captain Crook slide. I have the crook paint master done, got the ladder, ground, landing and awning molds all working, made a jig to bend the railing and got the decals in. Just need to do some more tweaks to the corkscrew slide file and figure out how the heck I’m gonna mold it. This thing is HUGE!! #captaincrook #mcdonaldland

My pressure pot is too small to hold some of my molds - like this ground mold for the Captain Crook slide. It finally occurred to me that if I turn my pot sideways, I have so much more room. I made this little holder for it and everything is so much better. I’m not sure why I didn’t think of this a million years ago.

My pressure pot is too small to hold some of my molds - like this ground mold for the Captain Crook slide. It finally occurred to me that if I turn my pot sideways, I have so much more room. I made this little holder for it and everything is so much better. I’m not sure why I didn’t think of this a million years ago.

A customer sent me this nifty - and extremely rare - McDonald’s Grimace magic trick game that I can use as a new backdrop for my photos. It’s perfect! #grimace #mcdonaldland

A customer sent me this nifty - and extremely rare - McDonald’s Grimace magic trick game that I can use as a new backdrop for my photos. It’s perfect! #grimace #mcdonaldland

My neighbor was throwing out this really swell and really heavy old filing cabinet that works absolutely perfectly to hold all my molds and decal sheets. It was locked and she didn’t have the key. She said it was her late husband‘s cabinet and she didn’t know what was in it. I managed to drill the lock open, but all I found was a tiny coupon for Hilex bleach.

My neighbor was throwing out this really swell and really heavy old filing cabinet that works absolutely perfectly to hold all my molds and decal sheets. It was locked and she didn’t have the key. She said it was her late husband‘s cabinet and she didn’t know what was in it. I managed to drill the lock open, but all I found was a tiny coupon for Hilex bleach.

I got the ladder and the ground modeled and printed out, and the Captain Crook head and awning prototyped, molded and cast. I just need to make a few more digital tweaks to the landing and the corkscrew slide and then finish them up. But it’s coming along. Also- I shipped out 6 Ronald’s to-day.

I got the ladder and the ground modeled and printed out, and the Captain Crook head and awning prototyped, molded and cast. I just need to make a few more digital tweaks to the landing and the corkscrew slide and then finish them up. But it’s coming along. Also- I shipped out 6 Ronald’s to-day.

#captaincrook #mcdonaldland

#captaincrook #mcdonaldland

First test cast out of the mold for the Captain Crook slide awning. #mcdonaldland

First test cast out of the mold for the Captain Crook slide awning. #mcdonaldland

Years ago I had a fairly decent collection of vintage cereal boxes -around 100 or so. But since then I have, sadly, sold them all here and there to fund projects or pay bills.

I kept 3 from that collection - not necessarily the most valuable, but the 3 I always liked: Lucky Charms, Rice Krinkles and Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs.

There are a few other boxes I never had but always wanted and today I got two of them: an Alpha Bits with the 3 kids and a Fruity Pebbles with the striped background (plus the Dudley FrostyO’s I got a couple months ago).

Now I think the only boxes I want are a Chumley FrostyO’s and a Jets with the Roger Bradfield “Go Cart kids”. Maybe a couple others too. But I don’t need or want nearly as many as I used to have. #vintagecereal #cerealboxes #alphabits #fruitypebbles

Years ago I had a fairly decent collection of vintage cereal boxes -around 100 or so. But since then I have, sadly, sold them all here and there to fund projects or pay bills.

I kept 3 from that collection - not necessarily the most valuable, but the 3 I always liked: Lucky Charms, Rice Krinkles and Grins & Smiles & Giggles & Laughs.

There are a few other boxes I never had but always wanted and today I got two of them: an Alpha Bits with the 3 kids and a Fruity Pebbles with the striped background (plus the Dudley FrostyO’s I got a couple months ago).

Now I think the only boxes I want are a Chumley FrostyO’s and a Jets with the Roger Bradfield “Go Cart kids”. Maybe a couple others too. But I don’t need or want nearly as many as I used to have. #vintagecereal #cerealboxes #alphabits #fruitypebbles

Batch of Grimace shipping out. #grimace #mcdonaldland

Batch of Grimace shipping out. #grimace #mcdonaldland

Captain Crook is hot off the press. I think he turned out not half bad. My zbrush skills are improving. #captaincrook #mcdonaldland

Captain Crook is hot off the press. I think he turned out not half bad. My zbrush skills are improving. #captaincrook #mcdonaldland

Thanks to @time_bomb_vintage for the deal on the swell light up Hostess sign. It fits right where it needs to. I love it!! #hostess #twinkies #captaincupcake

Thanks to @time_bomb_vintage for the deal on the swell light up Hostess sign. It fits right where it needs to. I love it!! #hostess #twinkies #captaincupcake

I got the Captain Crook scan all digitally cleaned up. That took some time, but I think he’s looking good and usable.

I also started to get the spiral of the slide worked out. I still need to figure out the attachment to the landing up top and slice the slide up into sections and add the final exiting portion of it.

I’m debating what the ground shape should be. I feel like a circle takes up too much space. Maybe an oval? Maybe a more organic shape? I don’t know. Any suggestions? #mcdonaldland #captaincrook #vintageplayground

I got the Captain Crook scan all digitally cleaned up. That took some time, but I think he’s looking good and usable.

I also started to get the spiral of the slide worked out. I still need to figure out the attachment to the landing up top and slice the slide up into sections and add the final exiting portion of it.

I’m debating what the ground shape should be. I feel like a circle takes up too much space. Maybe an oval? Maybe a more organic shape? I don’t know. Any suggestions? #mcdonaldland #captaincrook #vintageplayground

Another successful scan I did to-day was of the Ronald helium tank topper. I was toying with the idea of making a “working” miniature in the near future. Maybe with a CO2 cartridge?

Another successful scan I did to-day was of the Ronald helium tank topper. I was toying with the idea of making a “working” miniature in the near future. Maybe with a CO2 cartridge?

I took a trip to Minneapolis to-day to scan a Captain Crook head for the slide. It was up on a high pole in a difficult to get to area. I had to stand on a step ladder and was not able to get to the top of his hat. But I managed to get a fairly decent scan. There’s a lot of touch up work I’ll have to do it to before it’ll be usable. But it’s all coming along. #mcdonaldland

I took a trip to Minneapolis to-day to scan a Captain Crook head for the slide. It was up on a high pole in a difficult to get to area. I had to stand on a step ladder and was not able to get to the top of his hat. But I managed to get a fairly decent scan. There’s a lot of touch up work I’ll have to do it to before it’ll be usable. But it’s all coming along. #mcdonaldland

I got a Hamburglar Setmakers wall plaque in to-day to restore. It has the original paint on it so I compared it to the paint colors I picked to do my miniatures. I picked these colors a few years ago out of a book of thousands of auto paint swatches - just going off what I thought looked good. But I have to say, I think I did a pretty ok job at it.

I got a Hamburglar Setmakers wall plaque in to-day to restore. It has the original paint on it so I compared it to the paint colors I picked to do my miniatures. I picked these colors a few years ago out of a book of thousands of auto paint swatches - just going off what I thought looked good. But I have to say, I think I did a pretty ok job at it.

Slowly coming together. I work on it a little bit here and there between paint drying on the other pieces I’m finishing up on. I have to consider stuff like materials and how to mold and cast everything and how to ship it and make it easy for the customers to assemble. I’m going to be scanning a Crook head this weekend. #mcdonaldland

Slowly coming together. I work on it a little bit here and there between paint drying on the other pieces I’m finishing up on. I have to consider stuff like materials and how to mold and cast everything and how to ship it and make it easy for the customers to assemble. I’m going to be scanning a Crook head this weekend. #mcdonaldland

First prototype piece of the Captain Crook slide. #mcdonaldland

First prototype piece of the Captain Crook slide. #mcdonaldland

My next offering. References gathered, measurements made, scans being worked on. I should have something physical to show in the next few days and start to ship the first batches out this summer. If you’d like to be an early backer - use the code “ARGH” at check out to receive $20 off. Thank you as always: www.times8.biz #mcdonaldland

My next offering. References gathered, measurements made, scans being worked on. I should have something physical to show in the next few days and start to ship the first batches out this summer. If you’d like to be an early backer - use the code “ARGH” at check out to receive $20 off. Thank you as always: www.times8.biz #mcdonaldland

And finally, the last poster in the lot. I have 4 of these.

And finally, the last poster in the lot. I have 4 of these.

Also got these Del Monte fiesta campaign posters from 1963. They’re listed on my site now. Times8.biz #delmonte #feista #vintagegrocery #vintageadvertising

Also got these Del Monte fiesta campaign posters from 1963. They’re listed on my site now. Times8.biz #delmonte #feista #vintagegrocery #vintageadvertising

I also found this card stock display sign with the grocery posters. But I’m keeping it, for some reason. Mostly because I can’t roll it up to ship it.

I also found this card stock display sign with the grocery posters. But I’m keeping it, for some reason. Mostly because I can’t roll it up to ship it.

Found some swell dead stock grocery store posters from May, 1964. I have two of each product. I put them on my site (times8.biz) if you wanna order one or more! They measure 17”x24. Only $20 each. #vintagegrocery #vintagefood #grocerystore #1960s

Found some swell dead stock grocery store posters from May, 1964. I have two of each product. I put them on my site (times8.biz) if you wanna order one or more! They measure 17”x24. Only $20 each. #vintagegrocery #vintagefood #grocerystore #1960s

Got the new AT-AT driver helmet from the LEGO Star Wars helmet line. I’m digging it! I only buy the ones I like, and so far it’s been just these 5.

Got the new AT-AT driver helmet from the LEGO Star Wars helmet line. I’m digging it! I only buy the ones I like, and so far it’s been just these 5.

My new favorite activity is tracking the wacky route an item I ordered off eBay almost a month ago is taking. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.

My new favorite activity is tracking the wacky route an item I ordered off eBay almost a month ago is taking. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.

My Fuller O’Brien / Big Bantam spray paint can collection is slowly growing with the addition of “Brown Cow” today from my pal Randy. #spraypaint #vintagespraypaint #vintagespraycans

My Fuller O’Brien / Big Bantam spray paint can collection is slowly growing with the addition of “Brown Cow” today from my pal Randy. #spraypaint #vintagespraypaint #vintagespraycans

I made a short little 45 second homage to one of my favorite films. It’s on my YouTube channel. Link in my bio.

I made a short little 45 second homage to one of my favorite films. It’s on my YouTube channel. Link in my bio.

All caught up on my back orders of “The Singing Wastebasket”. These’ll ship out to-morrow.

All caught up on my back orders of “The Singing Wastebasket”. These’ll ship out to-morrow.

The mold for my Hamburglar swing was damaged on this last pull I did.

Since it appears most everyone who wanted one, got one - I will not be redoing the molds for the piece any time soon - if ever. The molds for him are too costly to justify another run.

Therefore, this is the LAST Hamburglar swing to be made. If you were on the fence about this piece, now is the time to act. He is all finished and ready to ship out NOW!

Go to times8.biz to order him before someone else does.

Thanks - DustinCropsBoy #Hamburglar #mcdonaldland

The mold for my Hamburglar swing was damaged on this last pull I did.

Since it appears most everyone who wanted one, got one - I will not be redoing the molds for the piece any time soon - if ever. The molds for him are too costly to justify another run.

Therefore, this is the LAST Hamburglar swing to be made. If you were on the fence about this piece, now is the time to act. He is all finished and ready to ship out NOW!

Go to times8.biz to order him before someone else does.

Thanks - DustinCropsBoy #Hamburglar #mcdonaldland

And with this batch, I am all caught up on the Play-Doh Boy orders.

I have a bit more extra card backs in stock, so I can make a few more of these if you are interested. But I won’t be ordering any more, so that’ll be it for this character. Act now!

The next in the series is Burger King. But I’m actually gonna wait a bit on him as I have a very special, unannounced, Product Pal in the works right now. I think you’re gonna love it! Stay tuned. I should have something to show in the coming days.

And with this batch, I am all caught up on the Play-Doh Boy orders.

I have a bit more extra card backs in stock, so I can make a few more of these if you are interested. But I won’t be ordering any more, so that’ll be it for this character. Act now!

The next in the series is Burger King. But I’m actually gonna wait a bit on him as I have a very special, unannounced, Product Pal in the works right now. I think you’re gonna love it! Stay tuned. I should have something to show in the coming days.

Before / After

Before / After

The final step - clear coat time on the pieces I painted up this week.

Just a reminder- I have 2 extra Apple Pie Tree’s in this batch that are not spoken for and can be shipped out this week. (Times8.biz)

Next up I will be working on Ronalds, Mayor McCheese statues, Burger Patches and Grimace Bend & Bounces.

I’m chipping away at all these past orders, getting them fulfilled asap.

#mcdonaldland #mayormccheese #officerbigmac

The final step - clear coat time on the pieces I painted up this week.

Just a reminder- I have 2 extra Apple Pie Tree’s in this batch that are not spoken for and can be shipped out this week. (Times8.biz)

Next up I will be working on Ronalds, Mayor McCheese statues, Burger Patches and Grimace Bend & Bounces.

I’m chipping away at all these past orders, getting them fulfilled asap.

#mcdonaldland #mayormccheese #officerbigmac

I am currently in the process of restoring 2 Setmaker’s Ronald McDonalds and an Officer Big Mac. One Ronald has NO base and the other’s base is damaged beyond repair. But the base on Officer Big Mac is in pretty good condition with just some minor chips and dings that can easily be repaired.

This got me to thinking: maybe I should make a mold of the Officer Big Mac base and run off some fiberglass castings - to use for the two Rons. Since they used the same base, and all.

But then I also started wondered if there would be a market for base replicas/ replacements? I don’t think anyone is offering these anywhere, and I assume there has to be more Rons, Officer Big Macs and Mayor McCheeses out there sans-base.

These would be perfect replicas with the metal disk/tube inside and the proper holes cut out for whichever character it is needed for.

This would be a huge investment in not only time, but money for me to do this. But if there’s a market for it, I would be happy to fulfill that need. Thoughts?

#mcdonaldland #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

I am currently in the process of restoring 2 Setmaker’s Ronald McDonalds and an Officer Big Mac. One Ronald has NO base and the other’s base is damaged beyond repair. But the base on Officer Big Mac is in pretty good condition with just some minor chips and dings that can easily be repaired.

This got me to thinking: maybe I should make a mold of the Officer Big Mac base and run off some fiberglass castings - to use for the two Rons. Since they used the same base, and all.

But then I also started wondered if there would be a market for base replicas/ replacements? I don’t think anyone is offering these anywhere, and I assume there has to be more Rons, Officer Big Macs and Mayor McCheeses out there sans-base.

These would be perfect replicas with the metal disk/tube inside and the proper holes cut out for whichever character it is needed for.

This would be a huge investment in not only time, but money for me to do this. But if there’s a market for it, I would be happy to fulfill that need. Thoughts?

#mcdonaldland #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

This week I have been doing a frantic marathon of making McMiniatures to try and get caught up on past orders. I have paused any future orders from coming in until I can get this backlog down to a reasonable level before you all come after me with pitchforks.

I am, simultaneously, working on 6 Officer Big Mac climbers, 6 Officer Big Mac statues, 6 Apple Pie Trees and 4 Hamburglar swings.

I actually only need 4 Apple Pie Trees and 3 Hamburglar swings to fulfill orders. So that means, from this current batch I am working on, I have 2 Apple Pie Trees and 1 Hamburglar swing up for grabs. So if you wanna get in on either of those, go to my site (times8.biz) and order away. They will be going out next week - which is WAY faster than I usually get orders huh out.

Thanks everyone!
#mcdonaldland

This week I have been doing a frantic marathon of making McMiniatures to try and get caught up on past orders. I have paused any future orders from coming in until I can get this backlog down to a reasonable level before you all come after me with pitchforks.

I am, simultaneously, working on 6 Officer Big Mac climbers, 6 Officer Big Mac statues, 6 Apple Pie Trees and 4 Hamburglar swings.

I actually only need 4 Apple Pie Trees and 3 Hamburglar swings to fulfill orders. So that means, from this current batch I am working on, I have 2 Apple Pie Trees and 1 Hamburglar swing up for grabs. So if you wanna get in on either of those, go to my site (times8.biz) and order away. They will be going out next week - which is WAY faster than I usually get orders huh out.

Thanks everyone!
#mcdonaldland

I know a lot has been said about the exterior of the new McDonald’s and how they’re so cold, industrial and lifeless. But I have never actually been inside of one until the other day. I never go to McDonald’s - but I kinda wanted to get a burger - and I refuse to use the drive thru.

There was literally no one at the register, forcing me to use the kiosk. And even if I wanted to have a human ring me up, there’s no longer a menu board behind them.

And I think my favorite feature was that they painted on some faux electrical boxes to give it even more dystopian look.

They REALLY don’t want people to come inside anymore, do they? #dystopia #fastfood #whatarewedoing

I know a lot has been said about the exterior of the new McDonald’s and how they’re so cold, industrial and lifeless. But I have never actually been inside of one until the other day. I never go to McDonald’s - but I kinda wanted to get a burger - and I refuse to use the drive thru.

There was literally no one at the register, forcing me to use the kiosk. And even if I wanted to have a human ring me up, there’s no longer a menu board behind them.

And I think my favorite feature was that they painted on some faux electrical boxes to give it even more dystopian look.

They REALLY don’t want people to come inside anymore, do they? #dystopia #fastfood #whatarewedoing

My next McMiniature playland offering?

My next McMiniature playland offering?

If you want to see the latest statues, I picked up to restore, go check out my latest video on YouTube. Link in my bio or go to youtube.com/DustinCropsBoy #mcdonaldland #bobsbigboy #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

If you want to see the latest statues, I picked up to restore, go check out my latest video on YouTube. Link in my bio or go to youtube.com/DustinCropsBoy #mcdonaldland #bobsbigboy #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

My new packing tape arrived. Wahoo!

My new packing tape arrived. Wahoo!

Ronald plaque is all done. #mcdonaldland #ronaldmcdonald #restoration #roadsideamerica #fastfood

Ronald plaque is all done. #mcdonaldland #ronaldmcdonald #restoration #roadsideamerica #fastfood

Big batch of Play-Doh boys shipped out yesterday. Working on the next batch now.

Big batch of Play-Doh boys shipped out yesterday. Working on the next batch now.

My next restoration project. He may look good from a distance, but once you get up close you can see all sorts of things wrong with him. I don’t think I’ll video the progress though. #restorations #roadsideamerica #ronaldmcdonald #mcdonaldland

My next restoration project. He may look good from a distance, but once you get up close you can see all sorts of things wrong with him. I don’t think I’ll video the progress though. #restorations #roadsideamerica #ronaldmcdonald #mcdonaldland

Another batch of Play-Doh boys are going out. #fisherpricelittlepeople #advertisingmascots

Another batch of Play-Doh boys are going out. #fisherpricelittlepeople #advertisingmascots

New video up on my YouTube channel. Link in bio or go to YouTube.com/DustinCropsBoy

New video up on my YouTube channel. Link in bio or go to YouTube.com/DustinCropsBoy

I’m picking up some McDonaldland and other fiberglass statues in St. Louis on Tuesday, March 4th in a 12’ box truck. If you’re in this general area and want me to pick anything else up, let me know.

I’m picking up some McDonaldland and other fiberglass statues in St. Louis on Tuesday, March 4th in a 12’ box truck. If you’re in this general area and want me to pick anything else up, let me know.

Getting back to the Play-Doh boy orders.

Getting back to the Play-Doh boy orders.

I have bought and sold vintage cereal boxes for decades now, but this one has always alluded me, even though it’s always been very high on my wish list. #cerealbox #vintagecereal #dudleydoright #saturdaymorningcartoons

I have bought and sold vintage cereal boxes for decades now, but this one has always alluded me, even though it’s always been very high on my wish list. #cerealbox #vintagecereal #dudleydoright #saturdaymorningcartoons

Wanna see some miniature burgers being made? You do? Ok - check out my latest video. Link in my bio or go to YouTube.com/DustinCropsBoy

Wanna see some miniature burgers being made? You do? Ok - check out my latest video. Link in my bio or go to YouTube.com/DustinCropsBoy

Finished my second generator for a client. Need to make 9 more of this one and 9 more of the smaller one from the earlier posting. Then maybe more generators in the future? Who knows. I guess this is what I’m doing now - in addition to the McMinis. I need help!!!!!

Finished my second generator for a client. Need to make 9 more of this one and 9 more of the smaller one from the earlier posting. Then maybe more generators in the future? Who knows. I guess this is what I’m doing now - in addition to the McMinis. I need help!!!!!

This little template I designed has made installing the Officer Big Mac bars a million billion times easier and faster.

This little template I designed has made installing the Officer Big Mac bars a million billion times easier and faster.

While I toil away at the McMinis, I was also tasked with making some miniature @Generac generators for a new client for them to use at trade shows. They provided me with really confusing blueprints of the actual pieces as well as a few photos. So I had to CAD model them with that.

This is the first generator I completed. It’s the more “simple” one of the two I’m working on, but was also a huge pain! Those vents would trap air bubbles like crazy!! I am making 10 of this model.

The next one is more elaborate and interesting. I am tweaking a few things on it now and hopefully can reveal that here before I head off to Asheville.

The worker guy was just a bonus I added. They didn’t ask for ‘em, but I thought it might be a nice reference for them to show their customers the scale of these generators.

While I toil away at the McMinis, I was also tasked with making some miniature @Generac generators for a new client for them to use at trade shows. They provided me with really confusing blueprints of the actual pieces as well as a few photos. So I had to CAD model them with that.

This is the first generator I completed. It’s the more “simple” one of the two I’m working on, but was also a huge pain! Those vents would trap air bubbles like crazy!! I am making 10 of this model.

The next one is more elaborate and interesting. I am tweaking a few things on it now and hopefully can reveal that here before I head off to Asheville.

The worker guy was just a bonus I added. They didn’t ask for ‘em, but I thought it might be a nice reference for them to show their customers the scale of these generators.

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