NEW HARRYHAUSEN KALI 'SOFT MOTION' FIGURE!

Holy Cow! Where am I gonna scrape up the dough for this baby! The Kali scene in THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD is right up there near the top of my favorite Harryhausen stop-motion accomplishments.

What makes this figure (on pre-order from Star Ace) special is a brand new technique during the casting process called "soft motion" that enables you to move this just as you would an actual stop motion figure. Read below for the details. Oh, man -- where am I gonna get the . . .

Golden Voyage of Sinbad Kali Soft Motion Series 12" Figure by Star Ace

Retail price: $229.99

Golden Voyage of Sinbad Kali Soft Motion Series 12" Figure by Star Ace:

A statue of Kali, Goddess of Death, stands guard over countless treasure. Woe to any sailor who tries to steal from the horde guarded by this stone sentry. Her six arms all wield swords and can fight off multiple attackers. One of Ray Harryhausen’s more ambitious stop-motion creations, Kali would move all her arms as she battles the adventurers.

Soft Motion Series

The Soft Motion Series introduces an innovative approach to collectible figures, utilizing a new formula material combined with a special casting technique. This series features a newly designed framework that ensures seamless motion without altering the figure’s appearance. Perfect for dynamic scenes and fighting situations, these figures are poseable and highly recommended for stop-motion animation. Collectors can now enjoy the beauty and functionality of these figures in a way never seen before.

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CLOSEUP NO. 1

In the 1970's, stop motion animation was enjoying popularity as one of the go-to methods for creating fantastic monsters while film technology was catching up to the time-honored art. One of these movies was Ray Harryhausen's THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD (1973). I discussed my personal experience with this wonderful movie on this post.

This fanzine, published in 1975, was serious business with the editor and contributors, as they were all dedicated followers of stop-motion animation. There is even an article by the future special effects and makeup maven, Craig Reardon. I found my copy at one of the bookshops that dotted Hollywood Blvd. at one time.

The featured article is on THE GOLDEN VOYAGE OF SINBAD, and takes up most of the issue with a wealth of photos, drawings and text. Other coverage is on the sex-romp, FLESH GORDON, and Sid and Marty Kroftt's TV show, LAND OF THE LOST.