Tag: Art

R3-A2 on California Vacation Part 2

Recommended music for this post: John Denver – Sunshine on My Shoulders

Well, this #SomethingElseSunday, we’re spending a little more time looking at pictures from my recent trip to California, where I was joined by this Legacy Collection R3-A2!

Following the visit to the Walt Disney Family Museum (and a quick stop at a conveniently placed beer tent), the group headed across the Presidio to visit Lucasfilm LTD. The home office for all ongoing Star Wars and Indiana Jones productions has a courtyard and lobby accessible to the public.

The Yoda Fountain in the courtyard in front of Lucasfilm headquarters is definitely the most recognizable icon here for photo opportunities .

Of course, this life-size R2-D2 in the lobby is pretty great as well.

Even if R3 could magically be full-size, the droid would still have to look on while I recreated this shot from A New Hope with the original Artoo.

R3 is checking out some books and smaller statues while Lord Vader guards this section of the lobby.

A very large K-2SO Security Droid also kept things in line from behind his velvet rope.

Some other smaller statues and props are among the bookshelves, not all Star Wars related.

To me, this King Kong statue symbolizes advancements in filmmaking that happened decades before Lucasfilm existed.

Some French film posters for classic monster films. I’m sure this is just a sample of what will be shown when this building’s landlord, George Lucas, has his own museum opening next year.

One more shot of the Yoda Fountain with a well-placed C-3PO and Grogu in the window above.

R3 posed with this giant ranger hat in the Presidio Visitor Center and kept all the focus on himself. You can upload your own picture with the hat and receive 10% off your purchase of park merchandise at their store. 😄

Heading north… R3 and I will be back soon to share more pictures from the trip.

#ActionFigurePhotography
#Disney
#StarWars
#ToyPhotography

R3-A2 on California Vacation

Recommended music for this post: Scott McKenzie – San Francisco

On this #SomethingElseSunday, we’re spending a little time looking at pictures from my recent trip to California, where I was joined by this Legacy Collection R3-A2!

While I’ve had a connecting flight in Oakland, the Los Angeles area was previously the furthest north I’d actually visited in California. Thankfully, when planning for a trip to San Francisco and some surrounding areas, this R3 droid decided to tag along.

I did have to do some last-minute work on the blog at the United Club, but R3 kept me company before the flight.

We eventually made it to Pier 39 to check out some sea lions and other attractions. Don’t ask me how R3 managed to make it out to their platform or become life-size.

The full-size R3 also wanted a slightly closer look at some birds and Alcatraz Island.

The next morning, crossing the Golden Gate Bridge, R3 was back to its normal size and requested a dashboard view for the journey over the bridge.

This was the Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point, and we arrived early enough for some great views of the San Francisco skyline without much of a crowd.

Also included at Golden Gate Bridge North Vista Point is The Lone Sailor statue, dedicated to all of the Sea Services – Coast Guard (seen here), Marine Corps, Merchant Marine, and Navy.

We eventually made our way back across the bridge to the Presidio of San Francisco National Park.

The area is much larger than I expected and also offers fantastic views of the bay from the city side, in addition to the attractions that actually brought us there.

R3 inquired about taking yoga lessons from this lady, but we definitely did not have time for that, as we really wanted to check out The Walt Disney Family Museum.

The museum was excellent, and I feel like you could spend many hours there poring over the many unique documents, artifacts, recreations, and models, including this massive model of Disneyland Park! Thankfully, they provided this cool ledge to border the short glass barrier, keeping you from getting too close. 😄

R3 and I will be back soon to share more pictures from the trip.

#ActionFigurePhotography
#Disney
#StarWars
#ToyPhotography

From the Archives: Mer-Man animation cel

For this #WhateverWednesday, I wanted to showcase this Filmation stock cel. I believe it was featured twice in the Masters Of The Universe episode “Teela’s Quest.” I made a video to show just where it shows up.

Again, it seems this video works best with added music from the Instagram app. I downloaded the video back from the website and it was tiny. I guess I really should revisit this artwork with still images instead of video.

From the Archives: Brer Rabbit & Other Model Sheets

For this #WhateverWednesday, I’m still thinking about Splash Mountain, so enjoy one last look at some Song of the South model sheets of Brer Rabbit, the Tar Baby and concepts for other animals to stand in for Uncle Remus on Splash Mountain that I acquired from the collection of Disney Legend Ralph Kent.

Also, some SOTS artwork from #BrittneyAnnArt that still hasn’t made it into a proper frame.

Again, it seems this video works best with added music from the Instagram app. I guess I really should revisit this artwork with still images instead of video.

From the Archives: Brer Fox & Brer Bear Model Sheets

For this #WhateverWednesday, I’m still thinking about Splash Mountain, so enjoy some more Song of the South model sheets of Brer Fox and Brer Bear I acquired from the collection of Disney Legend Ralph Kent.

Again, it seems this video works best with added music from the Instagram app. I guess I should revisit this artwork with still images instead of video.

From the Archives: Mr. Bluebird

On the next #WhateverWednesday post, I shared this brief look at a Photostat Model Sheet of Mr. Bluebird from Song of the South.

This model sheet is part of a collection that I picked up from the estate of Disney Legend Ralph Kent, an expert on getting the right look for traditionally animated characters like Mickey Mouse.

It seems this was a video I finished in the Instagram app and it’s just more fun with the music attached. Perhaps I need to revisit this artwork with still images instead of video.