Why You Should Always Make (And Keep) Master Molds

[@gabrielstudios1265]

If you ever get a chance I would be interested In the history of the different places where creative engineering produced characters.

[@cameronmccracken5265]

I am a huge robotics and animatronics lover. To see and understand how the masks were made for the showbiz cast is quite interesting. It's also cool to know you have worked with Aaron. Anyway, I hope you have a good day, and keep up the good work.

[@KayDrake]

Very interesting, I've always wondered why Fatz lost some teeth over the years, but figured it was done purposely in a version change or something. I'm so glad Aaron saved the masters. That is a beautifuly detailed Beach Bear.

[@electricwombat5967]

Very interesting! I used to always wonder how they made so many molds and how they prevented the masks from shrinking when they made copies. Now I know! Also, it’s amazing Beach Bear only has one mask version. When he has all the detail back you can really tell.

[@magicalmousers]

Beautiful beautiful preserve art too keep it alive and recreate it too last forever ❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@ChiroTheSkunk]

Thanks for this information, i am glad aaron was able to save these master molds so we can preserve their original look.

[@torta31]

that is an amazing discovery! you guys have a good eye for detail!

[@sethhorst6158]

So that explains it all, I'm glad to see that new molds were able to be made.

[@GreenScienceBoy]

Do you know if Aaron can sell/produce the earlier variations of the masks? Or are those master molds completely gone? Mainly the very first Fatz mask version.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

Unfortunately, most of the early mask versions no longer exist.

[@megagamingteen]

​​​@@animatronicswarehousehow much does aaron usually sell his masks for?

[@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3]

@@megagamingteen I want to know that too.

[@SpongyCollector]

@@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3same

[@PersephineKore]

I just came into a mitzi mozzarella mask that was never taken off of the mold. It is actually fused to the mold. What am I supposed to do? Funnily enough, the latex mask was painted when it was already on the mold and it just seems like no one ever bothered to take it off. It's in fabulous condition!!!! But it's fused to the mold.... Any advice?

[@memethyst]

is that why cei's main dook's face looks different in pictures from a few years ago compared to pictures now? like his current mask was made from a new mold of the master mold?

[@animatronicswarehouse]

Yes, not a new mold but newer, around 90s.

[@memethyst]

@@animatronicswarehouse ah ok

[@Glitch-Gremlin]

Using Clips from Brick in The Yard is a cool idea lol

[@MeccaFatz_and_Friends]

Very interesting! I'm also gonna need a mask for my Mitzi once she's done.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

There isn’t a new mold for Mitzi yet but definitely get one from Aaron as they are the best quality you can get.

[@MeccaFatz_and_Friends]

@@animatronicswarehouse Ok, thanks

[@40GamesAG]

Nice catch on the masks! Good to see all the details returning and I can’t wait to see the Mitzi mask. Don’t know if you may know the answer to this question, but one Master I’ve been wondering if Aaron still owns is the 2nd version of Looney Bird with the small beak. Any idea if that Master still exists?

[@animatronicswarehouse]

Unfortunately the master does not exist for the second version of looney bird.

[@40GamesAG]

@@animatronicswarehouse Aww man 😞 thank you for letting me know.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

@@40GamesAG Also, Aaron had no part in the destruction of the molds, he is very good about keeping everything that could possibly be used in the future. It is because of him that we even still have molds (and masters). At one time someone went to throw molds out and Aaron saved them and brought them back into the building. People don’t understand that since Aaron is the founder of CEI, like the founder of another company, the work to produce things is delegated out to other people. Someone is in charge of mask masking, another in charge of welding. Aaron did not make masks until the early 2000s. Someone else was in charge of the molds and masks up until that point. When Aaron started making them, he was left with was whatever the previous person had decided to keep. Aaron has never destroyed or thrown out a mold.

[@40GamesAG]

@@animatronicswarehouse Thank goodness the other molds weren’t thrown out, yikes 😨 In a way I can understand why the previous person in charge of that department discarded some of the molds from a business perspective, there’s no way they would’ve imagined that those masks would have use again in the future.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

@@40GamesAG Yep, it's unfortunate but true. I don't think they were ever thinking in the future fans would like the creepier or less refined masks but I certainly do lol.

[@Sea_of_Waves]

It would be cool if someone made a walkthrough video on how to make latex masks from scratch, I've wanted for a while to try it out myself but can't due to the lack of knowledge

[@electricwombat5967]

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[@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3]

Same! I have made them in the past, (mini Fatz masks) but I haven't made them in a while, and need to be refreshed on the whole thing.

[@ShowbizNebraska]

When were the new plaster molds made? I had my Rolfe’s new mask poured in late Feb-March 2021.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

Your mask (short fang) does not have a new mold yet. Only long fang does.

[@staying_spooky]

How do I buy one!!!!!

[@electricwombat5967]

@@staying_spooky See the end of the video for that information

[@totalrockafirenerd8422]

video idea: what if you show off all of the bots you have currently and tell us which ones are for sale and which ones aren't and you could tell us where they came from so we could see shows that were saved from those family entertainment centers and other places

[@frowningeyeball9909]

Nah, Jack hoards bots. Won't happen.

[@FourtyFiftyEighty]

Very cool video! Send Scandia golf and games one of those fats masks lol. They need one ngl

[@L.K.R]

Its really interesting and good made! I subscribed

[@staying_spooky]

I would love to buy a mask of them all! How much does one of these masks cost? What’s Aaron’s email to get a hold of him and some masks!

[@arthuramazons2406]

I love anamtronics

[@shadowbbonnie-fl6tv]

thank you

[@PersephineKore]

Okay, i actually dont know whats up with my mask. Its already been removed from the mold and painted, vut it looks like there is plaster inside!!!! Help me, i do not understand?

[@HudsonsAverage]

Dude I want a rock afire latex mask sooooo! Badly!

[@arthuramazons2406]

Cool

[@raydarcarter6721]

About how much are the masks? I was thinking of ordering a billy bob and Rolf but I don’t want to waste Arron’s time by contacting him if I don’t have enough rn

[@thomasawl]

Cough cough STARTUGS TRUST…

[@daveharbour-harbourfarm9819]

Nice job Jack!!!

[@HudsonsAverage]

Dude I want a duke latex mask so badly!

[@electricwombat5967]

You can buy them from Aaron

[@HudsonsAverage]

I tried Aaron never responded

[@Wayfinder_Triko]

How much is Aaron selling unpainted fresh out of the mold masks for?

[@electricwombat5967]

I think he changes prices from time to time so it’s probably best that you (or an adult if you are under 18) contact Aaron and ask him.

[@FelixFox1978]

What Happened To The Mask Evolution Video? Did You Unlist It? If So Can Ya Relist It?

[@CarnidevRae]

Is there any resources for learning creating masks for the rock afire and similar characters?

[@foy1731]

How much do the new rock afire mask cost?

[@jerrysmith8624]

Awesome content as always!

[@thewellsworthsignalman5127]

Do you know if Aaron still have the 1981 version of Billy Bob mold

[@DougCraftOfficial]

How do I make a plaster master mold for masks

[@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3]

To start, you make a clay sculpture of what you want to mold. Once that's done, the plaster comes in. You cover the clay sculpture with the plaster, then once the plaster is hard, scrape out the clay. (You shouldn't need the clay anymore). Then, you use a paint brush, and brush on latex into the mold (in layers) and let it dry throughout each layer. Once the mask is at your desired thickness, and the latex is fully dry, carefully pull out of the mold, and done! (That's what I do).

[@DougCraftOfficial]

@@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3what about making the inside hallow

[@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3]

@@DougCraftOfficial The inside of the plaster mold? Yep, you make that hollow when you scrape the clay out, so it has all the detail inside the plaster mold, to brush on the latex.

[@jaedinb7499]

where is this location/address? 4:10. Doesn't look like the one in the warehouse in Florida

[@electricwombat5967]

That’s the Michigan Street plant. That’s where most of the shows were manufactured. It’s not that far from the warehouse everyone knows about.

[@papachillothezappey4050]

@@electricwombat5967 I think that might be the plant in Texas. CEI didn't move out of Michigan Street until around 2003.

[@electricwombat5967]

@@papachillothezappey4050 They had no plant in Texas. The plant was at 333 W Michigan St in Orlando which they moved out of in 1987. The building they moved out of in 2003 was just a storage building on Pineloch Ave which has since been torn down. The Michigan plant is still there, but has been heavily renovated.

[@CEC_K3nnurz]

i have a video idea the history of rockafire explosion masks

[@AnimatronicsProductions1.9.9.3]

He had a video up of that topic, but I think It might of been removed.

[@albertgt2012]

can i have a billy bob mask?

[@CECCatonsvilleMD]

Man thanks for this vid

[@ElTilin-oi1qy]

why this guy talks like Aaron Fehcther?

[@sth7724]

Where can you contact Aaron out of curiosity

[@cloudyeditzxx350]

Never clicked on video so fast

[@GoldenT.rexStudios]

I want a billy bob mask we’re can I get one?

[@homemadeproductions7175]

how long does it take for aaron to message you back? i emailed him last wednes day but he hasnt replied back

[@comiccoproductions1584]

What happened to the country bear and Rae mask videos?

[@blueaxolotl_plays1710]

Pls make more rock afire explosion vids

[@ericboch9225]

Sorry about my spelling

[@henryhoover5869]

please make hard luck bears masks

[@gorillax4046]

interesting

[@ericboch9225]

When are you making a nuther part

[@Dallas-fn4uf]

This is very interesting!

[@danny_dandan]

can i buy this

[@back2themouse917]

What’s Arron’s email and can you make uncle klunk mask?

[@back2themouse917]

I mean can Aaron make a uncle klunk mask

[@electricwombat5967]

@@back2themouse917 yes he can

[@daytripperprod]

Please Turner make me a mask so I don’t have to buy an ugly deformed one 😭😭

[@gabrielstudios1265]

Buy it from Aaron and it will not be deformed

[@sethhorst6158]

Also if given the right material it is possible to somewhat reform the old masks, I'm surprised that the mask for the Dreamfactory Mitzi was able to be reformed so that the snout is not drooping anymore though it does still look a bit odd around the eye socket.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

@@sethhorst6158 Not really, that mask will deteriorate very quickly, and it still looks awful.

[@Skeeyeee111]

@@animatronicswarehouse How do u grt a mask from Aaron?

[@Prosecondamendment2A]

Where do you get the animatronic

[@sethhorst6158]

His main stage he's restoring originates from an auction of a closing Showbiz Pizza in 1986 and the previous owner left it in the storage unit for decades.

[@General_Stryfe]

If you don't they will shrink

[@animatronicswarehouse]

?

[@ShowbizNebraska]

That would be if you made a mold of the actual Latex mask and not a plug.

[@animatronicswarehouse]

@@ShowbizNebraska Correct

[@General_Stryfe]

@@ShowbizNebraska thats what I meant but I didn't say it right

[@roccosretro1356]

First view like and comment

[@AdmiralSloth]

Lol

[@XanderW104]

Could you please, PLEASE unprivate the history of masks video.

[@animatronicschannel]

First

[@darrenhotdog2471]

hi

[@amandasheperd3899]

Second

[@back2themouse917]

What’s Arron’s email