Starting the second series of my Classic Horror Movie Pin-Ups

2016 is off to a busy start! Only days until I launch my debut designer toy (Capt. QUINT) on Kickstarter - preparing the campaign is quite involved and has demanded much of my time (hence my lengthy "radio silence") - I'll post a comprehensive article later this week - with video...

...now back to the topic at hand - the demand of my 1st series of Classic Horror Movie Pin-Ups has led me to designing Series 2; comprised of Pyramid Head (pictured here), Leather Face and a female Cenobite (based on Pin Head's appearance)...

...if you haven't yet - take a look at Series 1 (still available in very limited numbers) at my online store: troublefish.bigcartel.com

Thanks!

Classic Horror Movie Pin-Ups (Series 1) Limited Art Prints for sale!

You asked for them, and here they are!
 
I am selling a limited run (66) of my Series 1 Classic Horror Movie Pin-ups as 9x12inch (22½x40½cm) hand signed and numbered APs (Artist Proofs). They are printed on 100% cotton rag watercolor paper (285gsm) in Savannah, Georgia, USA.

Series 1 includes: Freda Krueger, Jacie Voorhees and Billie the Puppet (all pictured below).

They are available exclusively at: http://troublefish.bigcartel.com/

How to Make a Toy Prototype

Dear reader,
I have been away from this blog for the past month as I was working on building out my asset library for my upcoming Kickstarter campaign for my (under the Troublefish brand) very first vinyl designer toy - Capt. QUINT. 

Capt. QUINT is a jet-turbine, battle-paint clad, stylized great white shark; the first in a series of 8 inch adult collectable vinyl designer toys.  Set in our mid-1950s, in a universe devoid of humans, sharks have evolved to become the apex species.  Alongside the unique and colorful retro-nautical theme, the series is backed by an engaging plot and involved character developments.

I am planning to fund a limited run in vinyl on Kickstarter in early February of 2016...

Stay tuned, I'll be posting updates as that date draws closer, but for now I'll leave you with a special treat - the making of the Capt. QUINT prototype (by hand, by yours truly)....

Enjoy!

Troublefish and Social Media

Did you enjoy gluing together scale models of harrier jets and hot-rods as a kid? Are you intrigued by the SyFy Channel's SFX completion show, Face Off? Ever wanted to know how to design and build your very own small batch resin toy (just like the one in the image to the left)?

Well, I'll let you follow my process, step by (painstaking) step to make your doodle into a limited edition collectible toy!

Check out one of my brand's (Troublefish) social media channels to follow along at your own pace, or to simply connect...

Instagram: @troublefishtoys
Twitter: @troublefishtoys
Facebook: Troublefish Toys
ello: troublefish

I look forward to hearing from you!

Thomas Troisch

Troublefish - the New Brand in Designer Toys

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! Troublefish has trademark pending!

What does this mean? Well, the Troublefish brand (logo, mark and name)have been approved for registered trademark (international, exempt in China) - the mark is pending and will be complete upon release of a product for sale to the public (conspicuously announced and posted) within 6 months of its allowance date...

 

...the first product to be available under the brand is not other than Capt. QUINT - the 8 inch vinyl designer toy of a camouflaged, retro jet engine donning, stylized great white named after the ill-fated skipper in Steven Spielberg's 1975 JAWS. To adequately and shamelessly promote Capt. QUINT, the product is featured over the entire Troublefish website (including mobile) and social media channels (Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and ello) - check it out...

Piggly Wiggly triptych commission - stage 3

better late than never, right?  I completed Stage 3 (see Stages 1 and 2 here) over three weeks ago, scout's honor!  I even had the pictures stored on the SD chip of my Canon, though, the marketing work for my nascent company, Troublefish, and it debut toy, Capt. QUINT, monopolized much of my energy...

...ready to paint some pigs now, aka Stage 4. And the tag lines, too, off course. Then, Stage 5 will include the embroidered velvet strip for the black pulled Pork painting and a "Pork SALE" label for the white logo painting...

...Stage 6 is a satin clear coat and the mounting hardware - you'll see.

Horror Classics - Pin-Ups with a Twist: #3 Jacie Voorhees

... and then there were three! Jacie, along with Billie and Freda are going to the printer next week for their limited, artist (me) signed and numbered release - I'll be sure to specify the online location on my (troublefish's) social media channels - instagram, twitter and facebook... so stay tuned!

#4 is geared towards my "younger" audience and avid Konami fans - it shall be none other than Pyramid Head...