Holy Articulated Heads, Batman! - Page 3

Cadaverous Pallor · 01-20-2007, 11:47 AM

So when the hell are we getting it HERE? Although that show was so atrocious I better be careful what I wish for...

CoasterMatt · 01-20-2007, 12:03 PM

I can't wait to see the Mr. Lincoln rubberhead

Gemini Cricket · 01-20-2007, 12:21 PM

I don't think it would be a good idea to have the walk around characters have articulated heads. Then they'd have to do the voices. I can just see the headlines reading, 'Tigger swears at rude girl, father sues Disneyland...'

innerSpaceman · 01-20-2007, 01:32 PM

I wholeheartedly disagree. I've always found it charming to suspend disbelief to such a degree that we accept not only the rubberheads, but that 93% of our favorite Disney characters are struck mute when we see them at the Park. And yet, I wish we were not forced to accept this obvious defect.

I'm not saying the technology is there yet ... but I hope someday that all the characters will be able to speak as they are rightfully supposed to.

The cute Tigger reference notwithstanding, I don't think any libel, insults or gang challenges have ever been voiced by Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella, Alice or The Mad Hatter.

Ok, maybe by the Mad Hatter ... but just that once.

CoasterMatt · 01-20-2007, 01:58 PM

Cruella threatened to skin me...

Isaac · 01-20-2007, 02:13 PM

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Originally Posted by innerSpaceman

It's about time.

Ditto.

We probably won't see these type of masks on the characters inside Disneyland for another 5 to 10 years but at least we know Disney is working on it.

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

You know, now that the mouth moves, it makes the excessive gesticulation seem ridiculous.

They are excessive & ridiculous but keep in mind they're doing a stage show and in most stage shows body movements & jestures are always a bit overdone. Take for example the gay choreography aboard the Columbia during Fantasmic.

Kevy Baby · 01-20-2007, 03:08 PM

MANY years ago (20+), one of the head characters hit on my buddy and me. She told us to meet her at a certain gate (leading from backstage to onstage) later that night. Unfortunately we missed our appointed time - it would have been fun!

I'm not sure if that fits in this thread; I just happened to think of it.

innerSpaceman · 01-20-2007, 03:15 PM

Sure, bring on any and all Rubber Head stories.

I'll go second ...

(and this is also 20+ years ago), one particular Pluto and Goofy liked to cavort enthusiastically under the Hungry Bear deck, far from their minders. One afternoon, when Goofy was getting a bit too demonstrative too close to the rail ... over he went headlong into the Rivers of America!

It was a different Goofy that returned the next week. Hmmmm, I never saw that first Goofy again.

Disneyphile · 01-20-2007, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by RStar

I've often thought about this, but the voice would need to be recorded, making it very awkward to carry on a conversation.

Unless they combine the technology with that of Push.

CoasterMatt · 01-20-2007, 05:37 PM

A bunch of rubberheads rolling around on top of trashcans?

I like it!!

01-20-2007, 11:47 AM	#21
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01-20-2007, 12:21 PM	#23
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	I don't think it would be a good idea to have the walk around characters have articulated heads. Then they'd have to do the voices. I can just see the headlines reading, 'Tigger swears at rude girl, father sues Disneyland...'
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01-20-2007, 01:32 PM	#24
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	I wholeheartedly disagree. I've always found it charming to suspend disbelief to such a degree that we accept not only the rubberheads, but that 93% of our favorite Disney characters are struck mute when we see them at the Park. And yet, I wish we were not forced to accept this obvious defect. I'm not saying the technology is there yet ... but I hope someday that all the characters will be able to speak as they are rightfully supposed to. The cute Tigger reference notwithstanding, I don't think any libel, insults or gang challenges have ever been voiced by Snow White, Aurora, Cinderella, Alice or The Mad Hatter. Ok, maybe by the Mad Hatter ... but just that once.
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Kevy Baby Chowder Head Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Yes Posts: 18,500	MANY years ago (20+), one of the head characters hit on my buddy and me. She told us to meet her at a certain gate (leading from backstage to onstage) later that night. Unfortunately we missed our appointed time - it would have been fun! I'm not sure if that fits in this thread; I just happened to think of it. __________________ The thing about quotes on the internet is that you cannot verify their validity. - Abraham Lincoln
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01-20-2007, 03:15 PM	#28
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Sure, bring on any and all Rubber Head stories. I'll go second ... (and this is also 20+ years ago), one particular Pluto and Goofy liked to cavort enthusiastically under the Hungry Bear deck, far from their minders. One afternoon, when Goofy was getting a bit too demonstrative too close to the rail ... over he went headlong into the Rivers of America! It was a different Goofy that returned the next week. Hmmmm, I never saw that first Goofy again.
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01-20-2007, 05:37 PM	#30
CoasterMatt BRAAAAAAAINS! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: One Step Beyond... Posts: 8,802	A bunch of rubberheads rolling around on top of trashcans? I like it!! __________________ Do you like my photography? Visit photosbymatt.tumblr.com to purchase prints!
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