Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Yeah. I got an unpainted head and bought that cute little retro camera he offers.
Yeah. I got an unpainted head and bought that cute little retro camera he offers.
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
I picked up his beat up Narrator sculpt while I was checking out.
I picked up his beat up Narrator sculpt while I was checking out.
toylion
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Clothes set sold out. How many of each were there?
Clothes set sold out. How many of each were there?
armysoldier74b
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Ok back to bed. PT formation in less than 4 hours. Goodnight everyone!
Ok back to bed. PT formation in less than 4 hours. Goodnight everyone!
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
18mins past......everything is still up for sale.....wasn't expecting that....
18mins past......everything is still up for sale.....wasn't expecting that....
Commtech
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Not sure, but I think the Dude painted head/outfit set took over a day to sell out. These aren't as desirable as the full sets.
Not sure, but I think the Dude painted head/outfit set took over a day to sell out. These aren't as desirable as the full sets.
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Guess I should of refreshed the page, lol. I end up buying 2 unpainted sculpts to replace the Heat HS I used for my Doc's. Not working right now so had to go the cheapest way. I bought Rainman's sculpts before and am very happy with them.
Guess I should of refreshed the page, lol. I end up buying 2 unpainted sculpts to replace the Heat HS I used for my Doc's. Not working right now so had to go the cheapest way. I bought Rainman's sculpts before and am very happy with them.
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Thought this was pretty cool:
On and off I hear discussions in which people speculate on the exact origin and meaning is of the quaint idiom used by Doc Holliday in the movie "Tombstone." I've heard some wild suggestions, including "huckleberry" meaning "pall-bearer" suggesting "I'll bury you."
Still others think it has something to do with Mark Twain's character, Huckleberry Finn, and means "steadfast friend, pard." This is unlikely, since the book of that title was not written until 1883. Tom Sawyer was written in 1876, but nowhere there is the term "huckleberry" used to mean "steadfast friend" or the like.
Still others claim that a victor's crown or wreath of huckleberry is involved, making the statement "I'm your huckleberry" something like "I'll beat you!" But no such reference can be found in the historical materials supporting the use of this term in 19th century America. Additionally, "huckleberry" was native to North America so it's unlikely it was used in ancient Britain as a prize!
Solutions to such questions are actually very easy to find, since there are numerous dictionaries of the English language in its various periods, and there are dictionaries of English slang. These works simply cull from books, magazines, and newspapers of the period representative usages of the words to illustrate their meaning. I consulted several of these and found the expression to have a very interesting origin.
"Huckleberry" was commonly used in the 1800's in conjunction with "persimmon" as a small unit of measure. "I'm a huckleberry over your persimmon" meant "I'm just a bit better than you." As a result, "huckleberry" came to denote idiomatically two things. First, it denoted a small unit of measure, a "tad," as it were, and a person who was a huckleberry could be a small, unimportant person--usually expressed ironically in mock self-depreciation. The second and more common usage came to mean, in the words of the "Dictionary of American Slang: Second Supplemented Edition" (Crowell, 1975):
"A man; specif., the exact kind of man needed for a particular purpose. 1936: "Well, I'm your huckleberry, Mr. Haney." Tully, "Bruiser," 37. Since 1880, archaic.
The "Historical Dictionary of American Slang" which is a multivolume work, has about a third of a column of citations documenting this meaning all through the latter 19th century.
So "I'm your huckleberry" means "I'm just the man you're looking for!"
Now ain't that a daisy!
The "Daisy" comment is easier. In the late 19th century "daisy" was a common slang term for "the best in it's class." So for "daisy" just substitute "the best" and you'll have it. It was a short-lived idiom and doesn't seem to be popular much after 1890.
Thought this was pretty cool:
I'm Your Huckleberry!
by Lawson Stone
by Lawson Stone
On and off I hear discussions in which people speculate on the exact origin and meaning is of the quaint idiom used by Doc Holliday in the movie "Tombstone." I've heard some wild suggestions, including "huckleberry" meaning "pall-bearer" suggesting "I'll bury you."
Still others think it has something to do with Mark Twain's character, Huckleberry Finn, and means "steadfast friend, pard." This is unlikely, since the book of that title was not written until 1883. Tom Sawyer was written in 1876, but nowhere there is the term "huckleberry" used to mean "steadfast friend" or the like.
Still others claim that a victor's crown or wreath of huckleberry is involved, making the statement "I'm your huckleberry" something like "I'll beat you!" But no such reference can be found in the historical materials supporting the use of this term in 19th century America. Additionally, "huckleberry" was native to North America so it's unlikely it was used in ancient Britain as a prize!
Solutions to such questions are actually very easy to find, since there are numerous dictionaries of the English language in its various periods, and there are dictionaries of English slang. These works simply cull from books, magazines, and newspapers of the period representative usages of the words to illustrate their meaning. I consulted several of these and found the expression to have a very interesting origin.
"Huckleberry" was commonly used in the 1800's in conjunction with "persimmon" as a small unit of measure. "I'm a huckleberry over your persimmon" meant "I'm just a bit better than you." As a result, "huckleberry" came to denote idiomatically two things. First, it denoted a small unit of measure, a "tad," as it were, and a person who was a huckleberry could be a small, unimportant person--usually expressed ironically in mock self-depreciation. The second and more common usage came to mean, in the words of the "Dictionary of American Slang: Second Supplemented Edition" (Crowell, 1975):
"A man; specif., the exact kind of man needed for a particular purpose. 1936: "Well, I'm your huckleberry, Mr. Haney." Tully, "Bruiser," 37. Since 1880, archaic.
The "Historical Dictionary of American Slang" which is a multivolume work, has about a third of a column of citations documenting this meaning all through the latter 19th century.
So "I'm your huckleberry" means "I'm just the man you're looking for!"
Now ain't that a daisy!
The "Daisy" comment is easier. In the late 19th century "daisy" was a common slang term for "the best in it's class." So for "daisy" just substitute "the best" and you'll have it. It was a short-lived idiom and doesn't seem to be popular much after 1890.
Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Got it!
I was able to access the site at the last minute and placed an order for unpainted Bill sculpt and painted Doc sculpt.
Thanks for eveyones concerns but it's all sorted out!
Got it!
I was able to access the site at the last minute and placed an order for unpainted Bill sculpt and painted Doc sculpt. Thanks for eveyones concerns but it's all sorted out!
Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Congrats, Blitz!
Congrats, Blitz!
omega145
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
I couldnt turn down the painted head and outfit set for under 5 bills and have my order in. Excited to receive my fully custom 1/6th figure in my collection. Does Rainman usually ship within 30 days on his orders?
Can anyone give me info on what body I should be using for this doc set please?
I couldnt turn down the painted head and outfit set for under 5 bills and have my order in. Excited to receive my fully custom 1/6th figure in my collection. Does Rainman usually ship within 30 days on his orders?
Can anyone give me info on what body I should be using for this doc set please?
Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Yeah, he usually ships around a month after the pre-orders come up. Sometimes a little longer. My guess is that he's using the narrow shoulder Truetype. Headplay has released a knockoff version that's almost exactly the same that you can get for around $20-25 shipped, though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BO38-HOT-1...nFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item41638b7e25
Yeah, he usually ships around a month after the pre-orders come up. Sometimes a little longer. My guess is that he's using the narrow shoulder Truetype. Headplay has released a knockoff version that's almost exactly the same that you can get for around $20-25 shipped, though.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/BO38-HOT-1...nFigures_ActionFigures_JN&hash=item41638b7e25
omega145
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Thanks Karamazov for the info, ill have to start looking into those narrow TT's, either the bootlegs or actual TT's.
Cant wait to see what this looks like in person. Excited to see how the quality of the clothing and head sculpt compares to everything else I have in my collection.
Thanks Karamazov for the info, ill have to start looking into those narrow TT's, either the bootlegs or actual TT's.
Cant wait to see what this looks like in person. Excited to see how the quality of the clothing and head sculpt compares to everything else I have in my collection.
Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Actual ones can be bought from Sideshow's website, and come with a stand and head (bootlegs have neither):
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=901371
Actual ones can be bought from Sideshow's website, and come with a stand and head (bootlegs have neither):
https://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=901371
robbiethepainter
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Just picked up a painted head and clothing set. Couldn't pass on this guy. To many memories with my buddies from when this movie and more importantly Doc came out.
Just picked up a painted head and clothing set. Couldn't pass on this guy. To many memories with my buddies from when this movie and more importantly Doc came out.
rainmanking
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Re: Rainmans New Project: Dr. Huckleberry
Hi~~ i have news~
you can buy full set now.
2 set was overlap order.so i opend 2 set( full set).
Hi~~ i have news~
you can buy full set now.
2 set was overlap order.so i opend 2 set( full set).
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