Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << I, for one, don't want to see Lincoln pull his ear off. >> How about an animatronic Vincent Van Gogh, then?
Originally Posted By Dabob2 That's really impressive! For some reason, he scares me less than Tom Morrow at Innoventions - he's in the same league as clowns in terms of creepiness, but MPH didn't strike me that way. I watched the videos three times, once focusing on the eyes, the next the mouth, the next the arms and hands. Very impressive indeed. This is going to be like "Turtle Talk" in that he can interact with the audience and respond, right? I'm sure that will be interspersed with "standard" stuff like the Midway Mania song (and note he does call it MIDWAY Mania) to give the performer a rest, but that should be cool to see as well.
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA I like the eyes. They're using a projection system, so they're more fluid. The pulling off of the ear trick makes me nervous. I keep thinking 'what happens several months from now, and the ear falls to the ground?'
Originally Posted By barboy That is one fully cooked, tasty spud and he has risen high above his outstanding peers: Hopper(ITTBAB), Wicked Witch of the West(Great Movie Ride) Shiriki Utundo(Disney Sea's ToT) S.I.R(Alien Enc./Stitch) Yeti(Exp.Ever.) Ben Franklin(Amer. Adv.) Buzz Ltyr. Lincoln R2D2/C3PO/mon calamari(Star Tours) Jack Sparrows
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "I keep thinking 'what happens several months from now, and the ear falls to the ground?'" I've heard that they're currently having troubles with just that. They will be testing and everything will be fine and dandy, and then the computer just decides to mess up, and he drops his ear. He then raises his arms in the air and makes a face that sort of says "I didn't do it!" Then they close the construction walls, and get everything working again, and open it back up. Personally, I think it would be pretty cool to have him call one of the CM's operating the ride over (by name, of course!), and have them give it back, with a pre-planned little routine that they do. Sure, it would stink to be the CM that has to do it several times a day, but it's better than him raising his arms up and trying to get rid of the blame.
Originally Posted By FerretAfros "Who is Shiriki Utundo?" He's the little idol that is used to explain the TOT backstory in TDS, since not many Japanese folks are familiar with the Twilight Zone. From my understanding, it's just a static figure, but he does a nifty disappearing trick (but I don't think it's really anything different than effects you could find in Alien Encounter) <a href="http://tinyurl.com/3ttbl3" target="_blank">http://tinyurl.com/3ttbl3</a>
Originally Posted By barboy "An AA on Tower of Terror? Who is Shiriki Utundo?" Ya, he doesn't animate very much but he is totally cool. Shiriki is small but leaves a big impression on those who dare to enter Hightower Hotel.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Mister Potato Head is awesome!!!! I need to get over there and see him in the flesh, or is that peel. I guess you could say he is appealing to me!!!
Originally Posted By barboy "How about an animatronic Vincent Van Gogh, then?" When I think of ears coming off heads my first thought is Q. Tarantino's Reservior Dogs where "Mr. Blonde" cuts off a cop's ear who was held hostage and holds it up and speaks into it and says something like "Can you hear me now?"
Originally Posted By mickeycanuck Who's favourite character is Mister Potato Head? Is this really anyone's favourite toy? DCA has an Audio Animatronic Hopper from A Bug's Life, various Monsters Inc characters and some Muppets, and now we're supposed to get excited about this giant version of a Mister Potato Head toy? I can see that it's really well done, but dang it, it just seems like a lot of wasted talent and resources. I also hope that he doesn't spend all his time putting down the customers waiting in line.
Originally Posted By ArchtMig >>>Mister Potato Head is awesome!!!! I need to get over there and see him in the flesh, or is that peel. I guess you could say he is appealing to me!!!<<< >>>Make sure to bring your tots...<<< ...yes, the small fries will love it.
Originally Posted By SoThisIsLove We'll all have to get together and hash browns it out once we see it for ourselves....
Originally Posted By dlpostcardguy Oh, I don't know. My friends, the O'Brians, love Mr. Potato Head! He's there favorite character right next to Spuds McKenzie.
Originally Posted By PhotoMatt I'm that "micechatter guy" that posted the videos to YouTube. LOL Here is a link to higher quality versions of the same videos for those interested. <a href="http://matthewbumgardner.smugmug.com/gallery/4649746_DpRFv/1/274533868_5qFEY" target="_blank">http://matthewbumgardner.smugm ug.com/gallery/4649746_DpRFv/1/274533868_5qFEY</a>
Originally Posted By BigJim89 ^ Thanks for the videos photomatt, I'm familiar with your work on other sites, and welcome to LP.
Originally Posted By WilliamK99 Who's favourite character is Mister Potato Head? Is this really anyone's favourite toy?<< My son for one, he has a dozen potatoes hanging around the house and millions of parts. My wife showed this video on the computer and he immediately started packing his bags to go to Disneyland even though our trip is 8 months away. Just because you don't like something doesn't mean someone out there doesn't like it. I liken Disneyland to an all you can eat buffet. You might not like everything they serve but you go there to enjoy the stuff you do like while others do the same to the stuff they like.
Originally Posted By dshyates What with all the Potato Head stuff in the gift shops (heck, right here on the lp sidebar adverts) its not surprising. He and all his parts have turned into a character strip mine. I'll eat my hat if they don't sell the "Barker" Potato head parts in the exit gift shop.
Originally Posted By dlpostcardguy Hey PhotoMatt I checked out some of your other pics and you have some really nice work. I love all the nighttime photos. What type of camera do you use?
