Autographed Figures

[stoneage]

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.

So your figures would be much more valuable if Adam and Doug would suddenly meet an unfortunate end?

[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.

So your figures would be much more valuable if Adam and Doug would suddenly meet an unfortunate end?

In general most collectibles advance in price due to scarcity and demand. Once someone passes away, they will not likely be autographing anything else for those desiring it. This tends to limit the production run to whatever pieces currently exist.However, if I am the only one in creation desiring the figures be signed, the market becomes limited compared to supply. It is all a question of supply and demand. So yes, I guess you could make a case for the figures increasing in price due to the the demise of these two people unexpectedly. I would not ever wish that however, and hope they both have long and wonderful lives.
    I think the key with autographs is sieze the moment. Get anything you can signed today and while the circumstances have aligned, because noone knows what tomorrow holds for any of us .I follow that as much as possible.

[DinoToyForum]

Glad they arrived! I made a special effort to be neat with my signature.  My signature proper is an illegible and minimalist squiggle so I decided to sign my name longhand to make it more meaningful.

The signatures may actually have devalued the figures - We aren't exactly celebrities! 

[Doug Watson]

I am also glad they arrived safe and sound and was happy to help. I try to get palaeontologists, other scientists and artists to sign their books for me when I get the chance. So far I have Dale Russell, Peter Dodson, Richard Leakey, dino artist and friend Ely Kish, plus bird artists John Crosby and Terry Shortt. I got Paul Sereno to sign the Suchomimus page of the Giants from Gondwana guide when I met him at the ROM.  I have never had a toy signed or signed one before now so your collection is definitely unique if not valuable. Doug

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I am also glad they arrived safe and sound and was happy to help. I try to get palaeontologists, other scientists and artists to sign their books for me when I get the chance. So far I have Dale Russell, Peter Dodson, Richard Leakey, dino artist and friend Ely Kish, plus bird artists John Crosby and Terry Shortt. I got Paul Sereno to sign the Suchomimus page of the Giants from Gondwana guide when I met him at the ROM.  I have never had a toy signed or signed one before now so your collection is definitely unique if not valuable. Doug

Oh wow that is an amazing collection you have gotten Doug. Paul Sereno is a personnal hero of my own and I would love to someday get his signature on a psittacosaurus !!!
  I need to again thanks both of you, Adam and Doug for your help and work making this happen for me. I am delighted with the figures and keep arranging and re-arranging them on the shelf. I had always admired those two fish models of yours Doug, but as they were not dinosaurs I had never talked myself into spending the money. This project gave me a great excuse to do that . The figures will have a great home here and I look forward to showing them off .
  Adam, you need to get me a total for the postage for that, you never told me what was needed, and the cost for the Utahraptor you sent me . Please let me know and I will square it up.

[DinoToyForum]

Oh, yes, I forgot! I'll email you 

[amargasaurus cazaui]

A new entry into this collection finally !!!

    I already felt this figure was amazing, so imagine how cool it is to get this.A fellow forum member managed to get me the chance to have this piece signed by Ken Carpenter !!!I was already a fan of his, because he is a well known authority on the topic of dinosaur eggs, so what an amazing opportunity for me. I was even able to get his thoughts about my own dinosaur eggs in the process which I found informative, assuring and quite useful. Just a super sharp piece to have and enjoy, and so happy for the chance. Thanks Mr. Carpenter !!!










Had noticed Ken Carpenter had included a business card and had not examined it closely..backside.....love this kind of stuff !!!

[Patrx]

Wow! Congratulations, that's really cool.

[joossa]

Love the sauropelta model. Congrats on getting the signature too.

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Thanks Joosa, I am very pleased with it as well. I also have plans to have Martin redo one of these, and with the stock figure I always keep, that means I am up to three for this one model.........

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Another new arrival thanks to a silent helper.....the Nasutoceratops by Safari, hand signed by the dinosaur's discoverer, Eric Lund. Awesome sculpt, hand signed, and I would give him an award just for managing to sign his name so well on the textured side of the dinosaur....nice.
This dinosaur was published as a thesis, so we will be seeing much more of Eric's work in the future hopefully

[Dinomike]

Awesome pieces and a great, unique idea!

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Awesome pieces and a great, unique idea!

This entire idea started a few years ago at a show I was doing...providing educational displays. I had placed my Carnegie mountain display atop a display case and as I did I heard a chiding voice saying...." Oh blah there is that horrible Mosasaurus model" (meaning the stock carnegie that was mounted on their mountain display) I turned and stuck out my hand and said..and you are? Michael Everhart, and I was the consultant for the new much better model from Carnegie. I inquired if he would be around the next day and if he would mind signing his book..."Oceans of Kansas " for me. The following day I showed up with the book and also had him sign the figure since he had been somewhat......snarky about the display the previous day. From there it just kinda took off on its own.......was not even really my idea to start with.
   Thanks for your kind words, I do like the pieces now that the collection has grown a bit..sculpters, paleos, and an entire seperate collection from my main group. Always in the market for new names and new ideas though.....

[joossa]

He did do a good job at getting the signature on the side so nicely. You're really into getting you figures signed. 

[amargasaurus cazaui]

  I had been waiting to post this one, until it was settled and done, so I think it would be alright to do so now. Recently I had discussed with Halichoeres the idea that since he lived in Chicago and might have access to Paul Sereno, that I was in the market to have Sereno autograph a Carnegie Psittacosaurus for my collection. Halichoeres verified with me, how I would like it signed, and what was required for verification of the signature...I requested a shot of Sereno in the act of signing the figure, as my authentication.
     Unless you read alot of science papers or are a fan of Paul Sereno, you probably would not know that he did his college thesis on Psittacosaurus. He also was the person that discovered the species Psittacosaurus Meileyingensis, which most commercial specimens of the dinosaur tend to be, as well as my own. Aside from that I liked Sereno for his work on Pegomastax as well, so he was quite high on my list of desired signatures.
    Halichoeres pulled it off in style and nicely done !!! I was amazed at the final result. Oh and I did keep my promise and give him a nice reward for his time and effort.......the pictures were taken by Halichoeres but they tell the story nicely. Delighted to make a new friend, and for the help with my collection as well. I can say this little dinosaur will have a nice spot in my collection !!






  With the acquisition within the last thirty days of both Paul Sereno, and Ken Carpenter, to this collection, my next move will be to start trying to figure out a method to land a signature from Philip Currie.....anyone have any contact with this one?

PS  thanks for your help Halichoeres, that was awesome

[Doug Watson]

  I had been waiting to post this one, until it was settled and done, so I think it would be alright to do so now. Recently I had discussed with Halichoeres the idea that since he lived in Chicago and might have access to Paul Sereno, that I was in the market to have Sereno autograph a Carnegie Psittacosaurus for my collection. Halichoeres verified with me, how I would like it signed, and what was required for verification of the signature...I requested a shot of Sereno in the act of signing the figure, as my authentication.
     Unless you read alot of science papers or are a fan of Paul Sereno, you probably would not know that he did his college thesis on Psittacosaurus. He also was the person that discovered the species Psittacosaurus Meileyingensis, which most commercial specimens of the dinosaur tend to be, as well as my own. Aside from that I liked Sereno for his work on Pegomastax as well, so he was quite high on my list of desired signatures.
    Halichoeres pulled it off in style and nicely done !!! I was amazed at the final result. Oh and I did keep my promise and give him a nice reward for his time and effort.......the pictures were taken by Halichoeres but they tell the story nicely. Delighted to make a new friend, and for the help with my collection as well. I can say this little dinosaur will have a nice spot in my collection !!
  With the acquisition within the last thirty days of both Paul Sereno, and Ken Carpenter, to this collection, my next move will be to start trying to figure out a method to land a signature from Philip Currie.....anyone have any contact with this one?
PS  thanks for your help Halichoeres, that was awesome

Congratulations that is a great catch and nice of Halichoeres to arrange it. When I met Paul Sereno at the ROM where he gave a talk there was a pre-talk meet and greet that you had to line up for. It was like we were waiting for a rock star except when you met him he was genuine and attentive. I got him to sign the Suchomimus page in the exhibit catalogue and got my picture with him as well.
I'll e-mail you on Phil Currie.

[Halichoeres]

I'm glad I could help! After he signed it he spent a couple minutes waxing ecstatic about the unusual chewing mechanics and speculated that dietary overspecialization might have contributed to the psittacosaurines' failure to radiate later in the Cretaceous, in contrast to the other marginocephalians. He didn't make the analogy, but it sounded to me like he was describing the Aptian/Albian equivalent of the giant panda.

[DinoToyForum]

Next you'll have to start collecting photographs of the palaeontologists autographing your figures 

[amargasaurus cazaui]

Next you'll have to start collecting photographs of the palaeontologists autographing your figures 

I was ponderign that idea !!! I admit I am very fond of the picture, it does really make the point nicely and is so well posed and done. They say every picture tells a story......

[amargasaurus cazaui]

I'm glad I could help! After he signed it he spent a couple minutes waxing ecstatic about the unusual chewing mechanics and speculated that dietary overspecialization might have contributed to the psittacosaurines' failure to radiate later in the Cretaceous, in contrast to the other marginocephalians. He didn't make the analogy, but it sounded to me like he was describing the Aptian/Albian equivalent of the giant panda.

Did he happen to question why you were asking for, of all things a psittacosaurus, signed by him? Many collectors go for the raptors and theropods, or might have chosen Nigersaurus (if I remember right) or some other animal. Not many would know to come at him with his college thesis topic....I wondered if he asked or mentioned any of that.