Autographs

[SpaceGhost2K]

Lately, getting plates signed has been my focus. Because of attending events for XBA and through contacts I made at E3 and through other blogs and forums like hawtymcbloggy.com, I'm finding access to a lot of people I've never had access to before now.

Chris at BioWare said the Mass Effect plates are signed and on their way back. Ian at EA Redwood Shores is getting plates signed right now, plus some other members of the team are having me make custom plates especially for them. I made plates for Guitar Hero World Tour and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that were both signed by the devs, SW along with actors and voices from the game as well.

So here are some questions to get some talkin' going on in here:

1) Do you like autographed plates?

2) Do you like them more or less than unsigned plates?

3) If you were going to get a plate signed, would you prefer that it was signed on a retail plate or a custom plate? Or even just a plain plate?

4) Who would you want to sign the plate? Only the leads? Anyone on the team? "Famous people" like voice actors or mo-cap actors?

5) What would be your preference for signatures? Game industry people, actors, musicians, athletes?

I like them, for a couple of reasons. First, while custom plates are more limited than retail plates, a signed custom is even more limited than that. A one of a kind (or two or three, whatever) plate in a once in a lifetime place, and there ya go. The people who signed the SW:TFU plate will probably never all be in the same place at the same time, ever again.

Second, I like them because I can focus them on ME. I have signed plates by Dr. Demento, Taj Mahal, Brad Bird and Tomonobu Itagaki. That "collection," is very distinctly "me." I'm working on making a plate for The Bangles, who KK and I just saw in concert Thursday night. PLUS...


I'll reveal my next major project. I'm going to try to get a bunch of superhero plates signed. It all started when I ran across contact information for Jackson Bostwick, who played Captain Marvel in "SHAZAM" back in the 70's when I was a kid. From there, I found an address for Joanna Cameron, who played "Isis." That got me off on a tangent. I haven't found contact info yet, but I know I can track down Lou Ferigno for "The Incredible Hulk," and Lynda Carter for "Wonder Woman." Might be a little harder, but I'm also going to shoot for William Katt of "The Greatest American Hero", Nicholas Hammond from "Spider Man", and Adam West from "Batman." Someone also mentioned **** Durock from "Swamp Thing" but I want to at least do something that I have a personal connection with. I saw the show but I wasn't a follower of the show, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I'm waiting for paint to dry so I'm typing a bunch.

[Variation-XBA]

1) Do you like autographed plates?

2) Do you like them more or less than unsigned plates?

3) If you were going to get a plate signed, would you prefer that it was signed on a retail plate or a custom plate? Or even just a plain plate?

4) Who would you want to sign the plate? Only the leads? Anyone on the team? "Famous people" like voice actors or mo-cap actors?

5) What would be your preference for signatures? Game industry people, actors, musicians, athletes?

1) Absolutely, I wish I could have more. Having it autographed adds MUCH more value to me sentimentally.

2) Much more. When getting it signed, it's cool to see the persons reaction that I actually care enough not only to want their autograph, but on a piece of something they helped create.

3) Retail/real plate hands down. Not that customs aren't 'real', but there are very few people that can make quality customs other than Spacey. Usually most customs I see seem 'thrown together' if that makes sence, where very few put quite a lot of time, effort, and ingenuity.

4) Obviously the more involved the 'better'. Having a plate signed my Cliffy B would mean more to me than a few artists or devs. Not that I would complain at all, but I'd much rather choose something signed by a producer/voice actor usually over a dev/whatever. This is to by no means put down devs, artists, etc, it's just what would be more cool to me.

5)The easy answer is people in the industry obviously. I don't follow sports at all, so having an athlete sign something for me would be meaningless to me, but to others it would be the equivalent of Jade Raymond or Cliffy B signing something for me.

[Symmetric-XBA]

I like the whole personalized autographs on faceplates b/c I think that it provides a wonderfull tribute to ppl who devoted months and months of their time into making something that I will play for a few days, pick apart w/ a magnifying glass, then trade it back in for a @$$ pounding from gamestop or bb. I'd be looking if possible to go higher up on the superhero chain, maybe someone like stan lee??? What about Michael Keaton (batman), Michelle Pfifer (however you spell her name)(catwoman), Jack Nicholson (joker, R.I.P. Heath), Danny DeVeto(Penguin)? I'm personally waiting for a response back from Michael Phelps to sign my Olympics plate, and thank the heavens as well, the usa womens outdoor team was nearby for an event and they were signing autographs as well. Just a thought....

[SpaceGhost2K]

I like the whole personalized autographs on faceplates b/c I think that it provides a wonderfull tribute to ppl who devoted months and months of their time into making something that I will play for a few days, pick apart w/ a magnifying glass, then trade it back in for a @$$ pounding from gamestop or bb. I'd be looking if possible to go higher up on the superhero chain, maybe someone like stan lee??? What about Michael Keaton (batman), Michelle Pfifer (however you spell her name)(catwoman), Jack Nicholson (joker, R.I.P. Heath), Danny DeVeto(Penguin)? I'm personally waiting for a response back from Michael Phelps to sign my Olympics plate, and thank the heavens as well, the usa womens outdoor team was nearby for an event and they were signing autographs as well. Just a thought....

Did you get the ladies' signatures on your plate?

I am DYING to get the "variations/additional photos" features up and running.

I don't know about the other actors. I mean, they all did those parts, but they're not known for being Batman, Penguin, etc. Lou Ferigno IS the Hulk, Lynda Carter IS Wonder Woman, etc. IMHO, Adam West IS Batman, so I would prefer his over the others. I mean, I wouldn't turn down a Christian Bale-signed Batman plate, but I wouldn't go to extraordinary lengths to get one, either. And I wouldn't get a Kilmer or Clooney unless it just totally fell into my lap. I'd rather get a Kilmer "Top Secret" plate. Now THAT I would go to some lengths to get.

[gameking28]

I'd rather get a Kilmer "Top Secret" plate. Now THAT I would go to some lengths to get.

Oh man that would rock! It had better have a cow on it!

[OBL infad3ll]

spacey, do you just send the people an email asking them to sign a plate? both valve and bungie are not far from my house, maybe i could have them sign a plate.

[BunnyRabbit]

Did you get the ladies' signatures on your plate?

I am DYING to get the "variations/additional photos" features up and running.

I don't know about the other actors. I mean, they all did those parts, but they're not known for being Batman, Penguin, etc. Lou Ferigno IS the Hulk, Lynda Carter IS Wonder Woman, etc. IMHO, Adam West IS Batman, so I would prefer his over the others. I mean, I wouldn't turn down a Christian Bale-signed Batman plate, but I wouldn't go to extraordinary lengths to get one, either. And I wouldn't get a Kilmer or Clooney unless it just totally fell into my lap. I'd rather get a Kilmer "Top Secret" plate. Now THAT I would go to some lengths to get.

Dude... A Spawn plate signed by MCFarlane.. fap fap fap

[BunnyRabbit]

Lately, getting plates signed has been my focus. Because of attending events for XBA and through contacts I made at E3 and through other blogs and forums like hawtymcbloggy.com, I'm finding access to a lot of people I've never had access to before now.

Chris at BioWare said the Mass Effect plates are signed and on their way back. Ian at EA Redwood Shores is getting plates signed right now, plus some other members of the team are having me make custom plates especially for them. I made plates for Guitar Hero World Tour and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed that were both signed by the devs, SW along with actors and voices from the game as well.

So here are some questions to get some talkin' going on in here:

1) Do you like autographed plates?

2) Do you like them more or less than unsigned plates?

3) If you were going to get a plate signed, would you prefer that it was signed on a retail plate or a custom plate? Or even just a plain plate?

4) Who would you want to sign the plate? Only the leads? Anyone on the team? "Famous people" like voice actors or mo-cap actors?

5) What would be your preference for signatures? Game industry people, actors, musicians, athletes?

I like them, for a couple of reasons. First, while custom plates are more limited than retail plates, a signed custom is even more limited than that. A one of a kind (or two or three, whatever) plate in a once in a lifetime place, and there ya go. The people who signed the SW:TFU plate will probably never all be in the same place at the same time, ever again.

Second, I like them because I can focus them on ME. I have signed plates by Dr. Demento, Taj Mahal, Brad Bird and Tomonobu Itagaki. That "collection," is very distinctly "me." I'm working on making a plate for The Bangles, who KK and I just saw in concert Thursday night. PLUS...


I'll reveal my next major project. I'm going to try to get a bunch of superhero plates signed. It all started when I ran across contact information for Jackson Bostwick, who played Captain Marvel in "SHAZAM" back in the 70's when I was a kid. From there, I found an address for Joanna Cameron, who played "Isis." That got me off on a tangent. I haven't found contact info yet, but I know I can track down Lou Ferigno for "The Incredible Hulk," and Lynda Carter for "Wonder Woman." Might be a little harder, but I'm also going to shoot for William Katt of "The Greatest American Hero", Nicholas Hammond from "Spider Man", and Adam West from "Batman." Someone also mentioned **** Durock from "Swamp Thing" but I want to at least do something that I have a personal connection with. I saw the show but I wasn't a follower of the show, if you know what I mean.

Anyway, I'm waiting for paint to dry so I'm typing a bunch.

I would love to see your "BATMAN" work.. MY gal loves batman...