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Pop Sculpture: How to Create Action Figures and Collectible Statues

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Author: Tim Bruckner

Sculpt toys and collectibles with modern-day tools, techniques and applications used by today’s top industry professionals

Ever since a 12-inch G.I. Joe took toy soldiers to a whole new level by giving them the ability to pose via moveable parts, as well as interchangeable clothing and accessories, the business of creating pop sculpture icons for the mass market was off and running. Superheroes came next, followed by TV show and movie characters, most notably those from Star Wars. Today, action figures exist for sports stars, rock stars, even presidents.

With today’s blockbuster success of animated films, action figures and collectibles have become a behemoth industry—with a growing need for skilled artists who can bring these characters to life. So how do you get started?

The trio of veteran industry insiders who authored this book take you on an incredibly thorough journey that begins with drawing conceptual drafts and continues through rough sculpting and honing the final product. Along the way, you’ll learn how to research your character, shape casts from a variety of materials including wax and resin, make accessories, articulate characters so that they are poseable, paint them, and ultimately convince an art director to buy and manufacture them. Whether you want to make small PVC toys, collectible statues, or larger high-end collectibles, Pop Sculpture offers step-by-step demos and words of wisdom from the pros.

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Storybook Toys: Sew 16 Projects from Once Upon a Time Dolls, Puppets, Softies & More

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Author: Jill Hamor
Brand: C&T PUBLISHING

Kindle the imagination with these loveable handmade fabric toys! Inspired by vintage 1940s patterns, projects include dolls, softies, pillows, puppets, and little girl’s handbag. Learn toy-making tips to give your creation personal style and a sweet disposition. Author Jill Hamor gives ideas for involving children in the process to teach them basic sewing skills. Customize any project to fit your skill level and time commitment, and have fun making outfits for your dolly from your favorite fabrics, scraps, or even upcycled bits from old clothes. Share the love of handmade with your whole family…the young and the young at heart!

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Oliver + S Little Things to Sew: 20 Classic Accessories and Toys for Children

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Author: Liesl and Company Inc.
Brand: Stewart Tabori Chang

Home sewers love to dress the children in their lives in garments they have hand-crafted. No one understands this better than Liesl Gibson, who is both a mom and the founder of Oliver + S, a sewing pattern company known for its contemporary yet classically sensible kids’ designs, its precise, easy-to-follow instructions, and its charming paper doll–inspired packaging. In Oliver + S Little Things to Sew, you’ll find 20 acessories for children, such as a hat with bear ears, scarf, vest, tutu, art smock, backpack, and quilt—all impeccably photographed by Laurie Frankel. The book includes two full-size pattern sheets and, as an added bonus, two cardstock paper dolls that can be dressed with “clothing” cut from the book’s jacket—a little something extra to keep young ones occupied while grownups stitch new items for their wardrobes!

Praise for Oliver + S Little Thigns to Sew:

“Making a bucket hat probably isn’t on anyone’s bucket list, but maybe it should be. The reversible bucket hat in the book Oliver + S Little Things to Sew (STC Craft, 2011) is classic, cute and comfortable. And author Liesl Gibson maintains that making it is a treat for grown-ups as well as the young recipients.”

—Holly Ramer, Associated Press

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Dimensions: 9.8 in. H x 7.5 in. W x .5 in. D
Weight: 1.01 ounces
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Easy Crochet Critters (Leisure Arts #75266) (Vanna's Choice)

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Author: Lion Brand Yarn
Brand: Leisure Arts

Vanna White, the popular TV game show co-host and America's favorite crocheter, presents 10 little amigurumi animals that will capture your heart. From the alligator to the walrus, each of the 10 creatures can rest in the palm of your hand. Just think how much fun you'll have crocheting the whole zoo, especially when you use Vanna's Choice and Vanna's Choice Baby yarns from the Lion Brand Yarn Company. Enjoy the adventure of crocheting these winsome, wild creatures. They are wonderful to keep or to share! 10 designs to crochet using medium weight yarn: elephant, hippo, monkey, giraffe, alligator, lion, seal, walrus, penguin, and snowy owl. Sizes range from 4" to 8" tall.

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Dimensions: 8.4 in. h x 5.4 in. w x 0.15 in. d
Weight: 0.19 ounces
Made in US

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Knitted Cats & Kittens

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Author: Sue Stratford

Cat lovers the world over will pounce at the chance to stitch these popular pets and kitty-themed projects. From fun and quirky to cute and cuddly, a wide variety of cats and kittens to knit are included in this book. Each cat has its own look and personality, and they come in a range of characters, styles, shapes, and sizes to suit knitters of all tastes and abilities. There are also several feline-themed projects to make, such as a hot water bottle cover and a doorstop, as well as cat-related accessories, including a knitted scratching post with dangly bird to play with, a cat basket, colorful knitted balls, and an entire family of tiny knitted mice. Each pattern comes with a comprehensive list of the yarns, needles, and embellishments needed, and there are general notes on basic techniques, materials, and equipment. Filled with feline fun from cover to cover, this book’s projects inspire fun décor or whimsical gifts for any cat fanatic.

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Little Felted Animals: Create 16 Irresistible Creatures with Simple Needle-Felting Techniques

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Author: Marie-Noelle Horvath
Brand: Random House

Aren’t these the cutest?

• Sixteen meltingly adorable animals

• All the favorites, including cats, dogs, birds, bunnies, more

• Easy to make, great as gifts, toys, decorations

All together now: Awwwww! In Little Felted Animals, author Marie-Nöelle Horvath shows how to make the cutest little miniature animals, using just a few simple tools and some wool roving. Birds, bears, cats, dogs, mice, a fox, a sheep, a seal, and a bunny—sixteen little bundles of fluff in all. Picture all those little eyes looking up at you as if to say, “Thank you for making me!” Then give these critters as gifts, use them as decorations, or arrange them on tabletops. Beautifully photographed in their natural habitats, these sweet dumplings will melt the heart of every crafter.

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The Pop-Up Book: Step-by-Step Instructions for Creating Over 100 Original Paper Projects

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Author: Paul Jackson
Brand: Holt

The Pop-Up Book is a clear and practical guide to the craft of the three-dimensional paper movement, illustrated with full-color photography.

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The LEGO Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions

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Author: Yoshihito Isogawa

The LEGO® Technic Idea Book: Fantastic Contraptions is a collection of hundreds of working examples of simple yet fascinating Technic models that you can build based on their pictures alone. Each project uses color-coded pieces and is photographed from multiple angles, making it easy to see how the models are assembled without the need for step-by-step instructions. Every model illustrates a different principle, concept, or mechanism that will inspire your own original creations. You're encouraged to use these elements as building blocks to create your own masterpieces.

The Technic models in Fantastic Contraptions include working catapults, crawling spiders, and bipedal walkers, as well as gadgets powered by fans, propellers, springs, magnets, and vibration. You'll even learn how to add lights, pneumatics, and solar panels to your own models.

This visual guide, the third in the three-volume LEGO Technic Idea Book series, is the brainchild of master builder Yoshihito Isogawa of Tokyo, Japan. Each title is filled with photos of Isogawa's unique models, all of which are designed to fire the imaginations of LEGO builders young and old.

Imagine. Create. Invent. Now, what will you build?

NOTE: The LEGO Technic Idea Book series uses parts from various Technic sets. If you don't have some of the pieces shown in a particular model, experiment by substituting your own parts or visit the No Starch Press website for a list of the special parts used in the book.

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Dress Up Your Dolls: Sensational Outfits to Knit & Crochet for Dolls Up to 18"

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Author: Lise Nymark

Playing dress up is a magical time for children, and with the fun outfits made from this pattern collection, they will have ample options to mix and match clothes on their dolls to suit every imaginative fancy. All of the essentials are covered with knit and crochet instructions—dresses, pants, sweaters, and accessories such as hats, scarves, hair bands, and even shoes. The patterns, which are ideal for 12-, 15-, or 18-inch dolls, can be easily combined and modified for customization and variety. The 90 patterns offer 33 complete outfits and encompass everything from princess dresses and a safari outfit to winter wear and pirate costumes. Needle and yarn conversion charts are also included.

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Fun Fashions: Contemporary Outfits to Knit for 18" Dolls

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Author: Andra Knight-Bowman

Knitters and doll enthusiasts alike will find inspiration for quick and fun clothes to create for an 18-inch doll in this resource. The outfits in this collection come with accessories such as handbags, headbands, and cowls, while the different patterns can be mixed and matched to create new ensembles. Projects include Preppy Patty, Beachwear Billie, and Wintertime Winnie.

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