The Chris Robinson Style. The Man is a genius, How can I learn his style.

I have been not really doing that much EF stuff lately do to work, but i think about EF alot, (to much maybe :rolleyes: ) , I think about the true masters in our hobby, and there are many in different areas but one guy who impressed me as soon as I met him in 06 at the Brawl in beautiful Portsmouth VA was Chris Robinson, lately I have been tinkering around with figure design, molding, and other techniques. I can move around FF.com figures with ease now, I even have done some interesting figures combining different figures parts ( the Hybrids) but one guys style that I just cant seem to get down quite yet is Master Chris's style, I think the reason that I havent quite got it yet is because to me his style of figure creation is the most artistic, The abilty to take other figures and add more plastic gradually to add muscles, Pad shelf and other cool things Chris does is amazing. I was wondering has anyone learned( You can answer also Uncle Don LoL) or can kinda guide me through his style in form and technique. And hey Chris I will be looking for you this year in VA. Your Biggest Fan Biglock.

[Treks1]

I agree LOCK, Chris' work is second to none. In my humble opinion, I Chris were to make a mold of each position, ELECTRIC FOOTBALL wouldn't need any other figures--- ever. The're are that good. Detailed AND perfectly balanced.

Lock, glad to see you back on the Board, Brother!

I agree too Lockhart.

Talking with Chris 3 1/2 years ago really emboldened me to pursue decal making. Seeing the creativity of those who are "producers" really lends credibility to our hobby and elevates it above "gaming" which I feel is a big waste of time.

Lock my man, I myself am thinking of throwing my hat into figure design.

I will talk with you again soon. I hope you got my voice mail from a few days ago, so please respond via PM, email, or call me back.

[WEIRDWOLF]

The thing about his stuff is proportions and body position. That is the key to a successful realistic pose. Arms are in proportion to body which are in proportion to hands etc etc... I love the figures that many companies make but the biggest glaring problem is in proportioning of body parts. Too large and they become cartoonish. If you want to get to his level study human form drawing books from the library. The "how to" kinds. They stress proportions and body positions. If you can learn that aspect, you will make figures that match Chris's.

My art teacher gave me a revelation in high school when she pointed out to me the true length of a human hand in comparison to the length of the fingers (my drawings all had stubby hands to this point) That was the turning point for me in my drawing and sculpting. Truly seeing and eliminating percieved notions. A drawing class will help you immensly with your sculpting skills!!

Hello Fellas,

Custom figures are the wave of the future and can be used in all playing formats. It will soon be a style and technique that only Chris and his apprentice can show you. Keep your eyes and ears open the dynamic duo is already on top of this one.

[WolverineFan]

I love Chris' poses.I bought a whole Packer team from him 3 years ago.I get asked at least 3 times aweek hey man sell me a figuire.My only regret I dont have more of his figuires or in a dark team.

[NEW CASTLE HiTMEN]

All this talk about custom figures is all well and good but how can we get our hands on some. I am about as artistic as a rock so I have to buy them. Wich I dont mind. Every so often I gaze at Jennins figures and Robinsons but if I cant buy them then why talk about them. My 2cents

Originally Posted by NEW CASTLE HiTMEN

All this talk about custom figures is all well and good but how can we get our hands on some. I am about as artistic as a rock so I have to buy them. Wich I dont mind. Every so often I gaze at Jennins figures and Robinsons but if I cant buy them then why talk about them. My 2cents

New Castle,

I feel your pain bro. I'm not artistic either but my desire (or stubborness, you be the judge) to have cool poses other than stock figures forced me to try to make some. Even if I wasn't able to make custom figures, I would still want read discussions about them as well as see any pictures I could.

Case in point... I'm unable to purchase Reggie's Custom stadiums at the present time, but I sure love looking at them. I'm glad Reg posts pictures of what he's working on. I feel like any kudos he gets is well deserved, even though I know I can't afford one.

About Chris and Dewayne... Chris makes his figures totally by hand. There are no foreign stubstances (i.e. putty, goo, bondo, etc) on his figures. They are sculpted from the same plastic the men are made from. Because Chris isn't a manufacturer just a regular guy like you and me, it takes time to build his figures. That's probably why they are hard to come by.

Dewayne on the other hand, is a manufacturer. When his products (chinstraps, facemasks, and decals) first came out it wasn't an overnight thing, it was a long arduous process. Until he put the time in his designs, R&D, planning, and funding; those babies were not released. Even after his products hit the market, Dewayne wasn't pleased with the quality of his first facemasks... so he upgraded them. If and when Dewayne puts out his figures, I'm fairly sure he'll put the same due-diligence in them, as he has done with his other products.

New castle... In the meantime bro (to satisfy your custom fix) there are still other cats you can get figures from. Some of these guys use molds so their turnover time is rather quick. Bill Porche, Larry Walker, Terry Popham, Bruce Watts, and Matt Miller. (I think???)

I hope this helps, so hang in there Hitman.

Peace,

Oldschool

Originally Posted by Treks1

I agree LOCK, Chris' work is second to none. In my humble opinion, I Chris were to make a mold of each position, ELECTRIC FOOTBALL wouldn't need any other figures--- ever. The're are that good. Detailed AND perfectly balanced.

Amen.

Steve I agree with you 100%.

- OldSchool

[egridiron]

Sit tight, I promise that the figures will be worth the wait!