Conversation with Randy Bowen

CGS: Episode 93 (January 11, 2006)

Not only do we love our comics, we love our collectibles too. And no one makes better collectibles than Bowen Designs. Today we spoke with Randy Bowen, sculptor extraordinaire. (1:36:01)

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(00:27) Sponsor
Crazee Comics.

(04:21) Interview
With Randy Bowen of Bowen Designs.

(05:26) On reading comics as a kid, becoming a sculptor and project

research.
(11:28) On Marvel's mini-bust line and how Randy views his work.
(20:40) On reading current comics, possibility of reoffering characters

already sculpted and coordinating sculpts with current comics or

movies.
(29:25) On choosing which version to sculpt on a character, an average

day of work, Moon Knight and the internet.
(37:09) On showcasing the development of a project, multiple releases

in a given month and conventions.
(45:17) On current projects, an explanation of licensing and the

wrap-up.
(56:07) Our post-interview wrap-up.

(1:06:17) Stump the Rios
Submitted by Ping33.

(1:10:33) Call Me
We talk to Christopher Reed in Utah and Bryan tells his infamous moths story.

(1:25:50) Voice Mail
From Mario Muscar on the upcoming New Universe books and from JD and Roy in Seattle.

(1:30:36) Year in Comics Review 2005
From Chris Ryall of IDW Publishing.

(1:32:05) Comic News
MoCCA will be featuring the Art of Todd McFarlane exhibit.

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Azog's Collection
Flash: Those Who Ride the Lightning fansite
Statue Forum
Don Markstein's Toonopedia