futufan
Bending Unit
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« on: 03-04-2003 12:18 »
« Last Edit on: 03-04-2003 12:18 »
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Has anyone checked out Cartoon Network's online store yet? They've got a bunch of really cool (yet very expensive) Futurama Giclee's (I'm still not sure what exactly that word means -- they look like posters) and layout drawings there on sale. The Episode 1 Giclee looks sooooo cool, yet it's like $275 (I guess they're limited editions). Check them out at the following link ... http://search.cartoonnetwork.com/search/?sp-q=+futurama&sp-a=sp10014743 ADDED NOTE: I just found out what Giclee means. For anyone interested ... Giclee (jhee-clay) - Derived from the french verb gicler meaning to squirt. The term giclee print typically connotes a certain elevation in printmaking technology. Images are high resolution digital scans printed with archival quality inks onto various substrates. The giclee process provides better color accuracy than other means of reproduction. Wow, you do learn somethin' new everyday -- I'm gonna take my nap now.
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Smitty
Professor
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Ooo I've always wanted to know how to pronounce it.
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Grim
Professor
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I was gonna order that poster in from the UK to australia, but its 4 pound (about $12 australian) and then 10 pound p&h (about $30 Australian) and Im like $42 for a $12 poster! no way...
I wonder if its for sale here...
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Otis P Jivefunk
DOOP Secretary
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« Reply #16 on: 07-18-2003 17:12 »
« Last Edit on: 07-18-2003 17:12 »
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I've just had a look over at CN's store, it's pretty neat. I'm thinking of maybe buying a giclee. And I'm not expecting anyone here to know the answers to these questions, but anyway, I keep wondering to myself: Is it really worth it? Does the CN price include framing? If not, does that mean they'll roll it up? Is it fade-resistant to the sun? Is the paper strong, or easily tearable? I guess they aren't worth there price, but it'd still be really nice to have one. I've never seen one in real life, so it's kinda a guessing game for me. All I know is they're supposed to be really awesome quality
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sheep555
Liquid Emperor
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Originally posted by Otis P Jivefunk: Is it really worth it?
Think about how long it takes an animator to draw a layout drawing. Then think about how many layout drawings are in an episode...so it really overpriced...but then again, it is a one off, and it's very, very cool to have. Obviously if you can get it signed by one of the well known animators (Rich Moore etc.), or writer it'll go way, way up in value. Going slightly off topic, I have a nice Fry drawing done by Matt G, which I obtained after bribing my way into a talk he was giving, and getting him to draw one for me during the autograph session...(I felt so embarassed - everyone else was saying "draw Bart for me", and I held up the queue asking for a Fry)...
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