While it’s on a bit of a break right now, one of my favorite comics is “Stuff of Legend.” Featuring a bunch of toys who travel into the Dark (the shadows of their owner’s closet) in order to save their owner from the Boogie Man, it’s like a darker version of Toy Story set during the second world war — yet it’s still a decidedly all ages comic, and one with a lot of heart.
And, as announced recently, famed collectible creators Skelton Crew are teaming up with the folks at Th3rd World to create some licensed replicas of figures from the series. You may be familiar with Skelton Crew’s excellent “Locke & Key” keys, “BPRD” vault items and “Chew” toys (har har), so their talent is quite abundant (I have some of their stuff myself), and the first thing they’ll be unveiling is a fully realized 6″ Jester-in-the-box. Take a look:
It’s a great design from our buddy and series artist Charles Paul Wilson III (who is involved in our Mantlo Benefit Auction, by the by), and while I don’t imagine you’ll be able to actively wind it up and have it spook people afraid of what’s in the box, it is certainly a great addition to your collection of shelf-porn, so to speak. And with a planned bust of the Boogeyman and a pewter replica of the Colonel on the way as well, it’s a good time to be a fan of this series as we wait for its return.
For the full press release from Skelton Crew Studio, please see below.
Skelton Crew Studio Press Release
Th3rd World Studios and Skelton Crew Studio are excited to announce a new partnership that will see Skelton Crew producing replicas and mini-busts from the New York Times best-selling comic “The Stuff of Legend.”
The book is written by Mike Raicht and Brian Smith and drawn by Charles Paul Wilson III.
“‘The Stuff of Legend’ frankly has it all,” said Skelton Crew Studio head Israel Skelton. “It’s a wonderfully written story with a cast of characters you quickly become attached to. And did I mention the art is AMAZING? I couldn’t be happier to bring these characters to the next dimension.”
A six-inch Jester mini-bust is slated for the first release in the new line in early winter 2014.
“We couldn’t be more excited to be partnering with Skelton Crew for ‘The Stuff of Legend,’” said Th3rd World Studios co-publisher Michael DeVito. “The quality of their work and, more importantly, the level of respect that they show to the source material in bringing their replicas and collectibles to life shows a true dedication to their craft.”
Planned future releases include a pewter replica of The Colonel and a Boogeyman mini-bust.
“The guys have been awesome to work with and I can’t wait to see what else we dream up,” Skelton said.
Check Skelton Crew’s website, www.skeltoncrewstudio.com, for prototype shots and more release details in coming months.
Israel and Charles will both be at BangPop! comic con in Bangor, Maine next weekend.
About Skelton Crew Studio LLC
Skelton Crew Studio is already the exclusive home to props and replicas from “Locke & Key,” “CHEW,” “Mouse Guard” and “B.P.R.D.” Its most recent releases are a green vinyl Chog from “CHEW” and an SDCC-exclusive Alpha Key from “Locke & Key.” It’s been featured on G4’s “Attack of the Show,” MTV.com SourceFedNERD and The Onion’s A.V. Club Pop Culture Gift Guide.
About Th3rd World Studios
Th3rd World Studios (www.th3rdworld.com) is a print and digital publishing house specializing in the development of high-quality original and adapted properties such as “The Intrepid Escapegoat,” “SuperFogeys,” “Legend of Bill,” “Holiday Wars,” the breakout, all-ages fantasy “Finding Gossamyr,” and the acclaimed, original, New York Times Bestselling series, “The Stuff of Legend,” which is currently in development as a feature film from Mandeville Films and Walt Disney Studios.
