Kickstarter for Phelous to start sending out wooden Star Wars figurines to his fans. I mean I know it would be insanely expensive but we can at least try our best confidence!
On one hand, I liked the Jabba scene in this version. On the other, it reminded me of the existence of the actual scene after many years repressing the acknowledgement of said scene.
The Darth Ewoks? They probably cut Vader’s head off and took the helmet, just like they did with the Stormtroopers. But instead of using it to play music, two of them had fun terrorising their kids in disguise.
Man, don’t put your figures down. We were all kids once and wood, paper, cardboard boxes, tape and glue were not safe in my house when I was a kid. I made spaceships, bases, walkers and all kinds of things. I truly miss those days and wish I had pictures to show. During the time when the original 12 figures were only available via mail in offer, my Mom helped me convert my “Adventure People” into makeshift Star Wars figures until the others were available. It’s a time in my life I’ll never forget and I think it helped me form my imagination and creativity. I think your figures are cool.
Heh, well I figured before the video even started that these were things you’d made when you were a kid, kinda cute to have a little insight like that of Phelous Past.
I think most kids have, at one time or another, done something similar to this. I know when I was a kid and didn’t have a particular figure (especially Transformers) I’d try to recreate it. Though most of mine were in the temporary (and completely inappropriate) material of Blu-tac. I remember making other things out of a material called Fimo–which is like play-dough that you can harden by putting it into the oven–and trying to make a figure that had articulation in the arms and legs. It didn’t dawn on me how precisely cut the whole thing would have to be until after undertaking it, and it never went anywhere as a result 😛
This was honestly a really funny video to watch, I enjoyed the snark and sarcasm, and the poking a little fun at your younger self.
Damn, I kinda wish that I’d saved some of the stuff I made out of that Fimo material all these years. As silly as they were, it’s a piece of childhood.
I was really wondering how you knew who or what the figures were supposed to be. The fact that you made them explains it all XD Best Bootleg Zone ever! I imagine you had a lot of fun making them at the time. Thanks for sharing this =)
I did something similar, made complicated ships like the AT-AT and the A-wings and others that I couldn’t afford out of cardboard to put my Power of the Force figures in, and honestly other than being brown they didn’t look too bad once you got the black marker detailing on them 😛 This was a hoot, great to see some real Canadian wood bootlegs at last.
Hey, Phelous, I just want to thank you for your years of fabulousness. I’m a high school senior who’s been watching for years now, and I recently got into NYU Tish for Screenwriting. I learned a lot about storytelling “no-nos” by watching you over the years. Seriously, your show was best educational show since The Magic School Bus! Seriously, though, I owe you a lot. I can’t thank you enough.
Seriously, you seriously gotta be more careful. Be careful you don’t repeat the same words! As a writer myself, I know this is very important for writers to be important about.
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Well wooden’t you know…
I’m pining for a complete set to spruce up my collection.
Oh yew guys.
I’m too bushed to berate you guys for these bad puns.
I’m gonna go out on a limb and say I might be too late to add anything to this conversation.
I’d buy that for a dollar.
Kickstarter for Phelous to start sending out wooden Star Wars figurines to his fans. I mean I know it would be insanely expensive but we can at least try our best confidence!
Well, I really enjoyed that cute bit of Phelous history at the end there. Thanks for sharing that with us 🙂
If these were legit, I’d feel sorry for anyone stupid enogh to buy these.
oh phelous 😛 happy april fools!
wooden chewie looked like that shot of big foot from the 60’s lol
On one hand, I liked the Jabba scene in this version. On the other, it reminded me of the existence of the actual scene after many years repressing the acknowledgement of said scene.
The Darth Ewoks? They probably cut Vader’s head off and took the helmet, just like they did with the Stormtroopers. But instead of using it to play music, two of them had fun terrorising their kids in disguise.
This is legit. Flying Quasimodo was the real April fool.
That does make more sense.
I’m more surprised you were dexterous enough to cut them out as a kid. What did you use? I can’t imagine your parents let you use a circular saw.
His parents propoly did it for him.
They had a band saw over at Joel’s as his father did carpentry so that’s what was used.
Phelous,
I realize this is an April Fools video but…
Man, don’t put your figures down. We were all kids once and wood, paper, cardboard boxes, tape and glue were not safe in my house when I was a kid. I made spaceships, bases, walkers and all kinds of things. I truly miss those days and wish I had pictures to show. During the time when the original 12 figures were only available via mail in offer, my Mom helped me convert my “Adventure People” into makeshift Star Wars figures until the others were available. It’s a time in my life I’ll never forget and I think it helped me form my imagination and creativity. I think your figures are cool.
Heh, it’s all in fun. I’m really glad I still have these silly things I made way back then.
Heh, well I figured before the video even started that these were things you’d made when you were a kid, kinda cute to have a little insight like that of Phelous Past.
I think most kids have, at one time or another, done something similar to this. I know when I was a kid and didn’t have a particular figure (especially Transformers) I’d try to recreate it. Though most of mine were in the temporary (and completely inappropriate) material of Blu-tac. I remember making other things out of a material called Fimo–which is like play-dough that you can harden by putting it into the oven–and trying to make a figure that had articulation in the arms and legs. It didn’t dawn on me how precisely cut the whole thing would have to be until after undertaking it, and it never went anywhere as a result 😛
This was honestly a really funny video to watch, I enjoyed the snark and sarcasm, and the poking a little fun at your younger self.
Thanks! These were actually stored with my original Kenner Star Wars figures all these years so that’s how they survived till now.
Damn, I kinda wish that I’d saved some of the stuff I made out of that Fimo material all these years. As silly as they were, it’s a piece of childhood.
The part Phelan left out was his age when he and his friend made these. Well, that’s what I’m here for.
They were SEVENTEEN. Not so cute anymore, are they?
Wow I’m older than I thought.
Yep. You learn something new every day. 😉
I was really wondering how you knew who or what the figures were supposed to be. The fact that you made them explains it all XD Best Bootleg Zone ever! I imagine you had a lot of fun making them at the time. Thanks for sharing this =)
I did something similar, made complicated ships like the AT-AT and the A-wings and others that I couldn’t afford out of cardboard to put my Power of the Force figures in, and honestly other than being brown they didn’t look too bad once you got the black marker detailing on them 😛 This was a hoot, great to see some real Canadian wood bootlegs at last.
I did stuff like this when I was younger. But I made spaceships out of styrofoam cups. 😛
Hey, Phelous, I just want to thank you for your years of fabulousness. I’m a high school senior who’s been watching for years now, and I recently got into NYU Tish for Screenwriting. I learned a lot about storytelling “no-nos” by watching you over the years. Seriously, your show was best educational show since The Magic School Bus! Seriously, though, I owe you a lot. I can’t thank you enough.
Your fan,
Itai Lev
*Sorry for all the “seriously”s. I gotta proofread more or I might get my acceptance revoked.
Seriously, you seriously gotta be more careful. Be careful you don’t repeat the same words! As a writer myself, I know this is very important for writers to be important about.
SCENE INTERRUPTING SQUIRREL!!!!!!
Phelous was the bootlegger all along! What a twist!
Yes, Jabba is best known for that GREAT scene in “A New Hope”
😀
Took me waay too long to notice the date.
I didn’t notice until I read the comments…
I like the R2D2 one and Boba Fett the most. R2D2 because it has the most colouring and details and Boba because he reminds me of Minecraft Creeper.