Hey, does the lion pictured above and in this trailer sound like someone we all know? Yeah, that’s what I thought.
Original Rocky Statue for the Holidays!
Hey SZoners! The holidays are quickly approaching and I wanted to remind everyone that Rocky sculptures are still available through A. Thomas Schomberg studios. These statues were created by Mr. Schomberg [who created the original Rocky sculpture seen in the Rocky movies] in collaboration with Sylvester Stallone and MGM studios. Here’s my interview with Mr. Schomberg. [part two of the interview is here] for the SZ.
+++++Mr. Schomberg and his lovely wife, Cynthia recently contacted me to let me know the following:
As of August 2010, we have become completely sold out of our 12″ ROCKY sculptures. It is a bitter sweet situation, because even though we are grateful many were purchased, we are going to miss the contact with all of the many fans. We found it so rewarding to hear from the fans from all over the world and their appreciation about owning a piece of the ROCKY statue. But the most rewarding of all, was hearing about their personal struggles and ultimate triumphs. We continue to gather these stories and encourage those who have not contacted us to please do so, because eventually there will be a publication documenting all of this.
The good news is, we do have the 20″ Bronze Plated ROCKY sculptures still available (the same one that I own! – Craig), as well as the 20″ Limited Edition ROCKY sculptures.
We will offer the Bronze Plated ROCKY for $395, shipping free and with interest free time payments. Also, Tom will sign the first 30 of the sculptures sold, which would normally be priced at a premium. We realize there are numerous “Rocky” look alikes out there, but none of them are from the original ROCKY statue and from the original sculptor.
Since the 12″ Sculptures have sold out, we are getting low on the 20″ Bronze Plated Sculptures. Also, there are only 7 remaining of the Limited Edition ROCKYs at the price of $2600. Our next set of castings (we can only produce 35 at a time until the 100 limit) will go up at least another $1000 due to foundry increased pricing, so the current price is a very good offer.
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It’s always great to hear from Tom and Cynthia. They are two of the kindest, most humble and down to earth people you could ever talk with. One of my highlights of running the StalloneZone was getting to interview Tom and my Schomberg Rocky statue is one of my most prized possessions.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a Rocky statue for yourself or a loved one, there’s never been a better time. Here’s the link to the special holiday pricing!
Remember, if you purchases a statue, I’d love to post a picture of you with it on the StalloneZone! – Craig
Chris Stevens: Jack Carter
I’ve been a huge fan of Chris Stevens’ art since I first discovered him on Deviant Art. When I first met Chris, he was pretty much an unknown artist just starting to make waves. He wasn’t even a guest at the show. Suddenly Chris burst on the scene and it seemed everyone loved his style. And why wouldn’t they? The following year, Chris was a featured guest and a line of fans that would make any artist proud!
When I found out that Chris was putting together his first sketchbook, I knew I was going to want one. The fact that Chris included free headshots with advance purchases was a beautiful bonus. I’m hoping that Chris will have a new edition sketch book next year, and will offer the same deal again! Until then, we have Chris DA Art Gallery to hold us over!
Rocky’s Adidas Boots
SZoner, Paan checked in with the photo above and…
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Craig,
Adidas released the history book for their internal use in 2008. They show the boots on a page for Teofilo Stevenson (Cuban Boxer). But we, SZONERS, know by heart the person who actually wore and signed these boots.
It’s amazing that they put the word “FIGHT” on the side for him. I hope this information will make everyone smile.
Best regards,
Paan
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Thanks Paan! – Craig
Brent Smith of Shinedown Praises Sly
On October 28, 2010, Blabbermouth.net posted an interview with Brent Smith of Shinedown perhaps best known at the StalloneZone for their song “Diamond Eyes (Boom-Lay Boom-Lay Boom)” which appeared in trailers for “The Expendables.” The band got to meet Sly and here’s what Brent had to say about that…
“It was really, really awesome to meet him and it was really cool ’cause he [Sly] was like a kid,” he [Brent] said. “He was excited to show us, you know, what he was doing, and it’s really refreshing to see a man, you know, that’s been in the business for so long and has just played some legendary, I mean legendary characters, still be excited about art and movies and blowing stuff up and making people go, ‘Wow,’ you know.”
You can read the full piece here.
The Contender One of the Best Ever
The Bleacher Report posted their choices for the The Best 50 Sports Shows of All Time. The Contender came in at # 44 and here’s why…
Sly Makes a Purchase
Thinking of Being an Expendable for Halloween?
Cinema Blend advises against dressing up for Halloween as some movie characters. Here’s what they say if you’re thinking of going as one of The Expendables…
Because: The black flak jacket/black beret look is pretty cool, and it’s always fun to carry around fake weapons on Halloween, but anybody without an Adonis body will look ridiculous in that getup, and no offense, but I just don’t feel like you’re at Statham muscle level right now.
If you absolutely must: Be Rourke, wear a stupid hat, cry into a mirror about your days in Bosnia all night.
Sly & Arnold
Mercury News posted the photo above with the following comment:
Arnold Schwarzenegger and Sylvester Stallone hanging out makes us giddy for them to start making films together.
You can see all of the celeb photos Mercury News posted right here.
Video of Sly Receiving Award
The LA Times posted video of Arnold Schwarzenegger and Bruce Willis giving Sly his Hollywood Lifetime Achievement Award.