Autographed Figures

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Was unsure just where to place this thread so if the admins feel the need, move it to a more logical location, thanks.

This is a collection that is special to me although I have only begun to really pursue it. The concept is simple enough....find a prehistoric figure that has ties to an artist, or paleontologist, and then pursue having the figure autographed by the person in question. The first figure in the collection was obtained in person from Michael Everhart, who consulted for the Carnegie Tylosaurus
  I was able to send multiple figures to Forest Rogers for her signature as well. This artist was selected largely in part as she was responsible for sculpting the Carnegie Psittacosaurus , which I wanted signed for my Psittacosaurus collection.Forest chose to send me a free gift in the form of the Oviraptor. I randomly chose the figures she signed beyond the Psittacosaurus based on extra figures I had here, with the exception of the Corythosaurus which I purposely used because I feel this dinosaur is perhaps one of her best works and I am quite fond of it. While the collection is small and and has only begun I am excited for the future prospects it holds.
Currently I have the Safari Elasmosaurus and Liopleurodon out to Dr. Admin for his signature, as he was the consulting paleo expert for the figures. They will be making a detour through Canada to visit Doug Watson on their journey home, making them double signed figures. I also have sent the Battat Edmontia out to Mr. Dan Larosso who sculpted it. I have begun discussion with Paul Serreno about the possibility of signing a Psittacosaurus for me as well...and I am pursuing a few other leads as well. Anyone who has suggestions or imput please feel free to add to the possibilities.























Because I had the revised figure signed by Everhart, I chose to have Forest sign the original retro style figure.

[alexeratops]

Cool

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Cool..that's a neat idea !

[Gwangi]

Very cool and I honestly didn't know Forest Rogers has been sculpting for Carnegie for that long.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Very cool and I honestly didn't know Forest Rogers has been sculpting for Carnegie for that long.

From what I have understood Forest has sculpted all of the dinosaurs released by Carnegie. Her mother in fact, sculpted the 3D display elements for the Carnegie museum. If this is indeed correct she is not only historically linked to the series, but can be seen as iconic to the Carnegie line. This was the reasoning behind why I placed such an intrinsic value to obtaining her signature on several pieces. I learned a long time ago when collecting autographs, that you can always replace the dinosaur with a new one, but the chance meeting of circumstances allowing for obtaining her signature might never present themselves again, and while its there I grabbed it.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Very cool and I honestly didn't know Forest Rogers has been sculpting for Carnegie for that long.

From what I have understood Forest has sculpted all of the dinosaurs released by Carnegie. Her mother in fact, sculpted the 3D display elements for the Carnegie museum. If this is indeed correct she is not only historically linked to the series, but can be seen as iconic to the Carnegie line. This was the reasoning behind why I placed such an intrinsic value to obtaining her signature on several pieces. I learned a long time ago when collecting autographs, that you can always replace the dinosaur with a new one, but the chance meeting of circumstances allowing for obtaining her signature might never present themselves again, and while its there I grabbed it.

Very good point.

Is she still offering resin copies of the Carnegie figures ?

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Haven't heard anything about resin versions of the Carnegie pieces from her. If they are being offered it is news to me. I wouldn't mind getting a resin copy of the psittacosaurus however.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Haven't heard anything about resin versions of the Carnegie pieces from her. If they are being offered it is news to me. I wouldn't mind getting a resin copy of the psittacosaurus however.

One member managed a copy of the Spinosaurus once..not sure if it's something she does regularly or not.  Would be great to get a resin copy that preserves all the detail.

[tyrantqueen]

Haven't heard anything about resin versions of the Carnegie pieces from her. If they are being offered it is news to me. I wouldn't mind getting a resin copy of the psittacosaurus however.

One member managed a copy of the Spinosaurus once..not sure if it's something she does regularly or not.  Would be great to get a resin copy that preserves all the detail.

I'd like to offer my money for a resin Spino too. I always liked that toy, but was disappointed in the detail that was lost in the transition from original sculpt to the toy.

Here's the link on the old forum, btw http://dinotoyforum.proboards.com/thread/3688/official-carnegie-spinosaurus-prototype?page=1&scrollTo=93429

[Gwangi]

Very cool and I honestly didn't know Forest Rogers has been sculpting for Carnegie for that long.

From what I have understood Forest has sculpted all of the dinosaurs released by Carnegie. Her mother in fact, sculpted the 3D display elements for the Carnegie museum. If this is indeed correct she is not only historically linked to the series, but can be seen as iconic to the Carnegie line. This was the reasoning behind why I placed such an intrinsic value to obtaining her signature on several pieces. I learned a long time ago when collecting autographs, that you can always replace the dinosaur with a new one, but the chance meeting of circumstances allowing for obtaining her signature might never present themselves again, and while its there I grabbed it.

Her sculpting style certainly has changed then, I would never guess the older models were sculpted by the same person currently doing them. Now that I think about it I guess I knew at one point that she has always been their sculptor but it was a fact lost on me at some point.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

The point most people miss about Forest Rogers is she does not just sculpt dinosaurs. She does alot of figure sculpting, mostly in the genera of Beings of the forest....imps, angels, trolls, and other kinds one might associate with that concept. She is a true artist that sculpts and accepts commissions across a broad range of subjects. Seeing her work aside from the Carnegie line, it becomes quite fascinating to realize the broad abilites she possesses, and is able to continually offer up.
  That being said I quite agree with you Gwangi. I find myself often looking at some of the first Carnegie figures and pondering the differences between the more current figures and how much they have advanced and become so much more accurate and well done.

[Blade-of-the-Moon]

Any artist will tell you their abilities usually increase with time and experience. It's one of the reasons to follow an artist and their work and see the progression of their abilities grow.  The fact we get to collect the result of that process and for a very cheap price is pretty amazing.

I've wondered if she does any of the fantasy figures for Safari ? Seeing how much she loves that genre it would be a bit rude to not have at least asked her.

[therizinosaurus]

I have a Carnegie Maiasaura signed by Jack Horner

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I have a Carnegie Maiasaura signed by Jack Horner

That would be a very unique and awesome piece to own..how did you obtain it? Can you share some pictures?

[Libraraptor]

Cool idea!

[amargasaurus cazaui]

And the collection grows by another figure....Battat Edmontia, hand signed by Dan Lorusso, for me.  Always liked this figure and  happy to have Dan's signature on it for me.

[DinoToyForum]

Sorry, I still haven't put the figures I signed in the mail  I suppose there is no big rush but I will sent them soon! Promise!

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Some new additions to this group in my collection !!! The original seed for this group came when I learned our own Dr. Admin had served as consultant for the recently released Elasmosaurus,from Safari. When I asked if he might autograph the figure for me, he let me know he had also helped with the Lipleurodon as well. I acquired both figures and sent them off to him in England for signing. As the project had grown and taken shape I learned that Doug Watson , a member in the forum as well had been the sculpter for both figures. In discussions with Doug, he agreed to sign a few figures for me. Adam Agreed to forward the figures once they were signed, to Doug, so he could then also sign them. In the meantime I selected another two models Doug had done, and sent them directly to him. Once the two figures arrived from Adam, Dough signed all four and placed in a larger box and returned them to me.
  This is the first figure or pair of figures I have signed by two seperate people. Quite unique !! Also both men involved have very distinctive signatures that look quite nice on the models. I was quite excited to get these and I want to express a serious and heartfelt thanks to Both Adam and Doug for taking the time and making this idea happen for me. Both of these guys are very busy and yet took the time and trouble to help me with this project. Thanks so much to you both !!!!















This brings my total in this collection to twelve figures, signed By Michael Everhart, Forest Rogers, Adam Smith, Dan LaRosso, and Doug Watson.

[stoneage]

   I'm surprised that when Adam signs his name he prints.  I'm also surprised that a doctor has legible handwriting.  How much are their signatures worth?

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I should point out that they are signing their name over a three dimensional textured object, that cannot be easy or quite forgiving of handwriting. I am surprised the signatures were this neat and legible, and quite happy how they are . I do agree with the surprisingly easily readable writing from a doctor, some of the notes doctors have written me seem like they were written in Pashtu or Sanskrit.
  Values for signatures are mostly based on point of view and so forth as well as what was signed and under what circumstances. Once someone passes away, or becomes unable to sign, their signature can become quite appealing, as with people like Marilyn Monroe, or Elvis Presley. I remember having Annette Funicello sign a pair of American Bandstand trading cards for me once, although she was battling with multiple Sclerosis. Since then, she has passed away sadly, making the cards somewhat desireable, although they were quite unique even while she was living due to her physical condition.
  The concept of worth and value for my collection of dinosaurs seldom crosses my mind. I believe I will likely never sell them, while I am alive and able to see to it. So I generally void speculating about values and prices I will likely never see or realize myself. For me the signatures are priceless, because they cannot be purchased from me........and are not for sale. On the other hand with a little effort and time, anyone truly interested and desiring might be able to replicate my own pieces.