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I got the Captain Crook scan all digitally cleaned up. That took some time, but I think he’s looking good and usable.

I also started to get the spiral of the slide worked out. I still need to figure out the attachment to the landing up top and slice the slide up into sections and add the final exiting portion of it.

I’m debating what the ground shape should be. I feel like a circle takes up too much space. Maybe an oval? Maybe a more organic shape? I don’t know. Any suggestions? #mcdonaldland #captaincrook #vintageplayground

I got the Captain Crook scan all digitally cleaned up. That took some time, but I think he’s looking good and usable.

I also started to get the spiral of the slide worked out. I still need to figure out the attachment to the landing up top and slice the slide up into sections and add the final exiting portion of it.

I’m debating what the ground shape should be. I feel like a circle takes up too much space. Maybe an oval? Maybe a more organic shape? I don’t know. Any suggestions? #mcdonaldland #captaincrook #vintageplayground

Another successful scan I did to-day was of the Ronald helium tank topper. I was toying with the idea of making a “working” miniature in the near future. Maybe with a CO2 cartridge?

Another successful scan I did to-day was of the Ronald helium tank topper. I was toying with the idea of making a “working” miniature in the near future. Maybe with a CO2 cartridge?

I took a trip to Minneapolis to-day to scan a Captain Crook head for the slide. It was up on a high pole in a difficult to get to area. I had to stand on a step ladder and was not able to get to the top of his hat. But I managed to get a fairly decent scan. There’s a lot of touch up work I’ll have to do it to before it’ll be usable. But it’s all coming along. #mcdonaldland

I took a trip to Minneapolis to-day to scan a Captain Crook head for the slide. It was up on a high pole in a difficult to get to area. I had to stand on a step ladder and was not able to get to the top of his hat. But I managed to get a fairly decent scan. There’s a lot of touch up work I’ll have to do it to before it’ll be usable. But it’s all coming along. #mcdonaldland

I got a Hamburglar Setmakers wall plaque in to-day to restore. It has the original paint on it so I compared it to the paint colors I picked to do my miniatures. I picked these colors a few years ago out of a book of thousands of auto paint swatches - just going off what I thought looked good. But I have to say, I think I did a pretty ok job at it.

I got a Hamburglar Setmakers wall plaque in to-day to restore. It has the original paint on it so I compared it to the paint colors I picked to do my miniatures. I picked these colors a few years ago out of a book of thousands of auto paint swatches - just going off what I thought looked good. But I have to say, I think I did a pretty ok job at it.

Slowly coming together. I work on it a little bit here and there between paint drying on the other pieces I’m finishing up on. I have to consider stuff like materials and how to mold and cast everything and how to ship it and make it easy for the customers to assemble. I’m going to be scanning a Crook head this weekend. #mcdonaldland

Slowly coming together. I work on it a little bit here and there between paint drying on the other pieces I’m finishing up on. I have to consider stuff like materials and how to mold and cast everything and how to ship it and make it easy for the customers to assemble. I’m going to be scanning a Crook head this weekend. #mcdonaldland

First prototype piece of the Captain Crook slide. #mcdonaldland

First prototype piece of the Captain Crook slide. #mcdonaldland

My next offering. References gathered, measurements made, scans being worked on. I should have something physical to show in the next few days and start to ship the first batches out this summer. If you’d like to be an early backer - use the code “ARGH” at check out to receive $20 off. Thank you as always: www.times8.biz #mcdonaldland

My next offering. References gathered, measurements made, scans being worked on. I should have something physical to show in the next few days and start to ship the first batches out this summer. If you’d like to be an early backer - use the code “ARGH” at check out to receive $20 off. Thank you as always: www.times8.biz #mcdonaldland

And finally, the last poster in the lot. I have 4 of these.

And finally, the last poster in the lot. I have 4 of these.

Also got these Del Monte fiesta campaign posters from 1963. They’re listed on my site now. Times8.biz #delmonte #feista #vintagegrocery #vintageadvertising

Also got these Del Monte fiesta campaign posters from 1963. They’re listed on my site now. Times8.biz #delmonte #feista #vintagegrocery #vintageadvertising

I also found this card stock display sign with the grocery posters. But I’m keeping it, for some reason. Mostly because I can’t roll it up to ship it.

I also found this card stock display sign with the grocery posters. But I’m keeping it, for some reason. Mostly because I can’t roll it up to ship it.

Found some swell dead stock grocery store posters from May, 1964. I have two of each product. I put them on my site (times8.biz) if you wanna order one or more! They measure 17”x24. Only $20 each. #vintagegrocery #vintagefood #grocerystore #1960s

Found some swell dead stock grocery store posters from May, 1964. I have two of each product. I put them on my site (times8.biz) if you wanna order one or more! They measure 17”x24. Only $20 each. #vintagegrocery #vintagefood #grocerystore #1960s

Got the new AT-AT driver helmet from the LEGO Star Wars helmet line. I’m digging it! I only buy the ones I like, and so far it’s been just these 5.

Got the new AT-AT driver helmet from the LEGO Star Wars helmet line. I’m digging it! I only buy the ones I like, and so far it’s been just these 5.

My new favorite activity is tracking the wacky route an item I ordered off eBay almost a month ago is taking. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.

My new favorite activity is tracking the wacky route an item I ordered off eBay almost a month ago is taking. Can’t wait to see where it goes next.

My Fuller O’Brien / Big Bantam spray paint can collection is slowly growing with the addition of “Brown Cow” today from my pal Randy. #spraypaint #vintagespraypaint #vintagespraycans

My Fuller O’Brien / Big Bantam spray paint can collection is slowly growing with the addition of “Brown Cow” today from my pal Randy. #spraypaint #vintagespraypaint #vintagespraycans

I made a short little 45 second homage to one of my favorite films. It’s on my YouTube channel. Link in my bio.

I made a short little 45 second homage to one of my favorite films. It’s on my YouTube channel. Link in my bio.

All caught up on my back orders of “The Singing Wastebasket”. These’ll ship out to-morrow.

All caught up on my back orders of “The Singing Wastebasket”. These’ll ship out to-morrow.

The mold for my Hamburglar swing was damaged on this last pull I did.

Since it appears most everyone who wanted one, got one - I will not be redoing the molds for the piece any time soon - if ever. The molds for him are too costly to justify another run.

Therefore, this is the LAST Hamburglar swing to be made. If you were on the fence about this piece, now is the time to act. He is all finished and ready to ship out NOW!

Go to times8.biz to order him before someone else does.

Thanks - DustinCropsBoy #Hamburglar #mcdonaldland

The mold for my Hamburglar swing was damaged on this last pull I did.

Since it appears most everyone who wanted one, got one - I will not be redoing the molds for the piece any time soon - if ever. The molds for him are too costly to justify another run.

Therefore, this is the LAST Hamburglar swing to be made. If you were on the fence about this piece, now is the time to act. He is all finished and ready to ship out NOW!

Go to times8.biz to order him before someone else does.

Thanks - DustinCropsBoy #Hamburglar #mcdonaldland

And with this batch, I am all caught up on the Play-Doh Boy orders.

I have a bit more extra card backs in stock, so I can make a few more of these if you are interested. But I won’t be ordering any more, so that’ll be it for this character. Act now!

The next in the series is Burger King. But I’m actually gonna wait a bit on him as I have a very special, unannounced, Product Pal in the works right now. I think you’re gonna love it! Stay tuned. I should have something to show in the coming days.

And with this batch, I am all caught up on the Play-Doh Boy orders.

I have a bit more extra card backs in stock, so I can make a few more of these if you are interested. But I won’t be ordering any more, so that’ll be it for this character. Act now!

The next in the series is Burger King. But I’m actually gonna wait a bit on him as I have a very special, unannounced, Product Pal in the works right now. I think you’re gonna love it! Stay tuned. I should have something to show in the coming days.

Before / After

Before / After

The final step - clear coat time on the pieces I painted up this week.

Just a reminder- I have 2 extra Apple Pie Tree’s in this batch that are not spoken for and can be shipped out this week. (Times8.biz)

Next up I will be working on Ronalds, Mayor McCheese statues, Burger Patches and Grimace Bend & Bounces.

I’m chipping away at all these past orders, getting them fulfilled asap.

#mcdonaldland #mayormccheese #officerbigmac

The final step - clear coat time on the pieces I painted up this week.

Just a reminder- I have 2 extra Apple Pie Tree’s in this batch that are not spoken for and can be shipped out this week. (Times8.biz)

Next up I will be working on Ronalds, Mayor McCheese statues, Burger Patches and Grimace Bend & Bounces.

I’m chipping away at all these past orders, getting them fulfilled asap.

#mcdonaldland #mayormccheese #officerbigmac

I am currently in the process of restoring 2 Setmaker’s Ronald McDonalds and an Officer Big Mac. One Ronald has NO base and the other’s base is damaged beyond repair. But the base on Officer Big Mac is in pretty good condition with just some minor chips and dings that can easily be repaired.

This got me to thinking: maybe I should make a mold of the Officer Big Mac base and run off some fiberglass castings - to use for the two Rons. Since they used the same base, and all.

But then I also started wondered if there would be a market for base replicas/ replacements? I don’t think anyone is offering these anywhere, and I assume there has to be more Rons, Officer Big Macs and Mayor McCheeses out there sans-base.

These would be perfect replicas with the metal disk/tube inside and the proper holes cut out for whichever character it is needed for.

This would be a huge investment in not only time, but money for me to do this. But if there’s a market for it, I would be happy to fulfill that need. Thoughts?

#mcdonaldland #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

I am currently in the process of restoring 2 Setmaker’s Ronald McDonalds and an Officer Big Mac. One Ronald has NO base and the other’s base is damaged beyond repair. But the base on Officer Big Mac is in pretty good condition with just some minor chips and dings that can easily be repaired.

This got me to thinking: maybe I should make a mold of the Officer Big Mac base and run off some fiberglass castings - to use for the two Rons. Since they used the same base, and all.

But then I also started wondered if there would be a market for base replicas/ replacements? I don’t think anyone is offering these anywhere, and I assume there has to be more Rons, Officer Big Macs and Mayor McCheeses out there sans-base.

These would be perfect replicas with the metal disk/tube inside and the proper holes cut out for whichever character it is needed for.

This would be a huge investment in not only time, but money for me to do this. But if there’s a market for it, I would be happy to fulfill that need. Thoughts?

#mcdonaldland #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

This week I have been doing a frantic marathon of making McMiniatures to try and get caught up on past orders. I have paused any future orders from coming in until I can get this backlog down to a reasonable level before you all come after me with pitchforks.

I am, simultaneously, working on 6 Officer Big Mac climbers, 6 Officer Big Mac statues, 6 Apple Pie Trees and 4 Hamburglar swings.

I actually only need 4 Apple Pie Trees and 3 Hamburglar swings to fulfill orders. So that means, from this current batch I am working on, I have 2 Apple Pie Trees and 1 Hamburglar swing up for grabs. So if you wanna get in on either of those, go to my site (times8.biz) and order away. They will be going out next week - which is WAY faster than I usually get orders huh out.

Thanks everyone!
#mcdonaldland

This week I have been doing a frantic marathon of making McMiniatures to try and get caught up on past orders. I have paused any future orders from coming in until I can get this backlog down to a reasonable level before you all come after me with pitchforks.

I am, simultaneously, working on 6 Officer Big Mac climbers, 6 Officer Big Mac statues, 6 Apple Pie Trees and 4 Hamburglar swings.

I actually only need 4 Apple Pie Trees and 3 Hamburglar swings to fulfill orders. So that means, from this current batch I am working on, I have 2 Apple Pie Trees and 1 Hamburglar swing up for grabs. So if you wanna get in on either of those, go to my site (times8.biz) and order away. They will be going out next week - which is WAY faster than I usually get orders huh out.

Thanks everyone!
#mcdonaldland

I know a lot has been said about the exterior of the new McDonald’s and how they’re so cold, industrial and lifeless. But I have never actually been inside of one until the other day. I never go to McDonald’s - but I kinda wanted to get a burger - and I refuse to use the drive thru.

There was literally no one at the register, forcing me to use the kiosk. And even if I wanted to have a human ring me up, there’s no longer a menu board behind them.

And I think my favorite feature was that they painted on some faux electrical boxes to give it even more dystopian look.

They REALLY don’t want people to come inside anymore, do they? #dystopia #fastfood #whatarewedoing

I know a lot has been said about the exterior of the new McDonald’s and how they’re so cold, industrial and lifeless. But I have never actually been inside of one until the other day. I never go to McDonald’s - but I kinda wanted to get a burger - and I refuse to use the drive thru.

There was literally no one at the register, forcing me to use the kiosk. And even if I wanted to have a human ring me up, there’s no longer a menu board behind them.

And I think my favorite feature was that they painted on some faux electrical boxes to give it even more dystopian look.

They REALLY don’t want people to come inside anymore, do they? #dystopia #fastfood #whatarewedoing

My next McMiniature playland offering?

My next McMiniature playland offering?

If you want to see the latest statues, I picked up to restore, go check out my latest video on YouTube. Link in my bio or go to youtube.com/DustinCropsBoy #mcdonaldland #bobsbigboy #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

If you want to see the latest statues, I picked up to restore, go check out my latest video on YouTube. Link in my bio or go to youtube.com/DustinCropsBoy #mcdonaldland #bobsbigboy #fiberglassstatues #roadsideamerica #restoration

My new packing tape arrived. Wahoo!

My new packing tape arrived. Wahoo!

Ronald plaque is all done. #mcdonaldland #ronaldmcdonald #restoration #roadsideamerica #fastfood

Ronald plaque is all done. #mcdonaldland #ronaldmcdonald #restoration #roadsideamerica #fastfood

Big batch of Play-Doh boys shipped out yesterday. Working on the next batch now.

Big batch of Play-Doh boys shipped out yesterday. Working on the next batch now.

My next restoration project. He may look good from a distance, but once you get up close you can see all sorts of things wrong with him. I don’t think I’ll video the progress though. #restorations #roadsideamerica #ronaldmcdonald #mcdonaldland

My next restoration project. He may look good from a distance, but once you get up close you can see all sorts of things wrong with him. I don’t think I’ll video the progress though. #restorations #roadsideamerica #ronaldmcdonald #mcdonaldland

Another batch of Play-Doh boys are going out. #fisherpricelittlepeople #advertisingmascots

Another batch of Play-Doh boys are going out. #fisherpricelittlepeople #advertisingmascots

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