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Mitch Weaver: Spiny Orb Spider
Sometimes I come up with characters based on things I encounter in real life. Such is the case with Mitch Weaver. Years ago, when I was living in Alabama, I discovered a spider in the front yard....
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The Infinite Pools of Johnny Chlorine
Sometimes I will come up with a character that is based on someone I meet. Such is the case with Johnny Chlorine, who is based on my friend John (himself a pool guy). I ended up making a diorama of...
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Vint Motorvehicle: Rocky Roads and Shell Stations
Where I live in Florida (Venice), I've noticed that a lot of people here collect vintage cars. And also motorcycles. And I also live very close to a small airport and I see a lot of old airplanes....
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Kings Island Smurf Blue Ice Cream: Cincinnati Soft Serve
In 1984, Kings Island amusement park in Ohio was invaded by the Smurfs. The Smurfs had been around since 1958 in Europe, but they hit America with full force in the eighties thanks to the Hanna...
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Batman Beyond The Sea
The 1999 sci-fi animated series Batman Beyond featured a teenage Batman named Terry McGinnis (voiced by Will Friedle) in a cyberpunk future. This new Batman was mentored by the original Batman, Bruce...
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Charles Entertainment Cheese, The Pizza Time Theatre Rat
I grew up within walking distance to Showbiz Pizza Place in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. Over the years, I watched as a rat named Chuck E. Cheese slowly invaded the restaurant (starting with redemption...
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Disneyland Haunted Mansion Rock Rocket Skull
Disney's The Haunted Mansion attraction at the Disney parks around the world is full of surprises. The original 1969 Disneyland version in California contains an effect that once featured prominently...
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One Way Sesame Street: Muppet Fonzie Jumps the Shark Teeth
"One Way" is one of my earliest memories of watching Sesame Street as a three year old in 1978. "One Way" featured a parody of Henry Winkler's "The Fonz" from the TV show "Happy Days" on his...
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Pua the Pig’s Seaside Luau: The Rise of Moana’s Sidelined Sidekick
When Disney first revealed details about “Moana” years ago, I was intrigued by the cute pig character, Pua. Of course, when the movie was actually released, Pua was barely in the film. From a story...
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Smurfs, Avatar, and Boo Berry: North Port Florida Culver’s Blue Cutlery Crafts
I live in Venice, Florida, but also work in nearby North Port. In time, I've become friends with some of the folks at the local Culver's restaurant. Culver's is famous for its frozen custard. They...
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1971 Walt Disney World Winnie the Pooh, Made From Shells And Shark Teeth Too
Winnie the Pooh has been at Walt Disney World since it opened in 1971. The first version of Pooh that people could meet at the Parks was "Honey Pot Hat Winnie the Pooh." It was basically a big...
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Peter Pan’s Flight: From Disneyland to DisneySea
My introduction to Disney's Peter Pan was riding Peter Pan's Flight at Walt Disney World in Florida as a small child back in 1983 (I did not see the Peter Pan film until it was released on VHS in the...
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J-Man Jokerz Wild: Batman Beyond the Sea Returns
The world of the futuristic Batman Beyond animated series is terrorized by a gang of thugs called the Jokerz. The most Jokerish looking of the Jokerz is a dapper guy named J-Man. J-Man is the second...
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Logan Berry and the Grape Bovine
Logan Berry sports a milkman type uniform and has a knack for whipping up some delicious treats, including his signature Grape Bovine. The Grape Bovine is Logan's twist on a classic Purple Cow drink,...
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Gooey Grilled Cheese And Tangy Tomato Soup
I like a challenge, which is why I decided to make characters out of one of my favorite classic comfort food duos, a Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Tomato Soup. Loner, Tangy Tomato Soup would love...
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New Shrimpola Cola From Sheep In The Big City: Contains Shellfish
The 2000 Cartoon Network series Sheep In The Big City contained a commercial for a "brain burning" shrimp-based soda called Shrimpola Cola. The mascots for the new drink were a duo of Beastie Boys...
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A Goofy Movie: Camping With Bigfoot And An Octopus
Behold, the legendary Bigfoot!I love 1995's A Goofy Movie so much that I saw it twice in theaters when it debuted. I was shocked at how much I enjoyed it. One of my favorite things about the film is...
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Groovy Beauty and the Funky Beast: Freaky Foam Figure
Back in 2015, I came up with an idea for a 1970s twist on the Beauty and the Beast story called Groovy Beauty and the Funky Beast. In 2018, I decided to build the Funky Beast using sheets of foam....
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French Vanilla Bully, German Chocolate Weenie, And The Butterscotch Terrier
French Vanilla Bully, German Chocolate Weenie, and the Butterscotch Terrier are a trio of valuable, scheming dogs who create all kinds of mischief. They might even infiltrate a wealthy home and rob...
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A Goofy Movie: Roxanne and Max Sea It Eye To Eye
In the 1995 film A Goofy Movie, Goofy drags his son, Max, across the country to go on a fishing trip---far from his beloved crush, Roxanne. Here, Max and Roxanne are made from painted sea shells and...
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DuckTales The Movie: Collie Baba, You Old Dog!
In DuckTales The Movie: Treasure of the Lost Lamp (1990), Scrooge McDuck adds to his wealth by finding the hidden treasure of the legendary thief, Collie Baba. Here, Uncle Scrooge and Collie Baba...
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SeaWorld Orlando: Pete Penguin Trek
Pete Penguin is one of SeaWorld's longest running mascots. I've made the chilly, dapper bird using sea shells and shark teeth found on the beaches of Venice, Florida.My first visit to SeaWorld in...
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The Aladdin Musical Spectacular on the Disney Cruise Line: When You Wish Upon...
In February 2024, I went on my first ever Cruise, and it was on the Disney Wish. One of my favorite parts of the trip was the Aladdin Musical Spectacular live theater show. This presentation...
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Lost Disneyland: Critter Country Characters Part 2: Turtle Talk
Back in 2009, I wrote a blog post about Lost Disneyland: Critter Country Characters. It is now 2024, and a lot has changed in regards to Critter Country in Disneyland. For one, Splash Mountain is no...
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Harry Tigon, Bobby Liger, and Mac Zonkey
Harry Tigon, Bobby Liger, and Mac Zonkey are hybrid animal characters made from shells, rocks, and shark teeth found on the beaches of Venice, Florida (oh, and paint). Tigons, Ligers, and Zonkeys are...
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