Stauder

Hello Ladies and Gentlemen, I am your host, Stauder, this is ImperialShadows, who has 3 lines in this whole interview, and that is MMCB, one of the few cloth accesory creators. Q. Why the screen-name of MMCB? Mased-Mark Caped-Bothan? Are you a super hero duo? A. Sometimes I feel like a superhero with everything I do!! But in reality, I've always had trouble thinking up really cool user-names/screen-names for things, so since my family is so involved in what I do, I thought I'd use the 1st initial of each of our names as my screen-name. It was actually my wifes idea at the time! Q. What is your sigfig? A. This is my SigFig: Click! I've only recently made him up with the help of Morgan19. Essentially I wanted a figure that I could use to help "show-case" some of my work. So I made up this little guy (sort of a Star Warsy - Non-descript character) and then worked with Morgan19 to create some great pictures of him to use on my site, business cards, etc. Funny thing is, he looks exactly like me!! Q. Now, I understand you produce capes, and cloth accesories. Why? I mean, decals are understandable, but cloth accesories, not quite as common, why is that? Simple, because I can :) It really all comes down to creating accessories that fit in with what Lego currently produce. I'm not that good at drawing, so making decals dosen't really work out for me, not to mention there are already loads of people that can make them alot better than what I ever could. Since I was already making basic capes for my own custom figures, I naturally decided to expand my range of designs into other fabric related pieces. This really came about when Lego released the Sandtrooper Pauldron. It was one of the designs that really got me going in this area. Q. What theme usualy makes use of these accesories? I see you have quite a variety, some of which I cannot imagine using. A. I would have to say a good majority of my accessories are geared towards the Star Wars theme, mainly because that is what I'm into the most. But I'm trying to expand my range into Castle, Town and Military themes. I have gotten a few surprises from different people who use a certain design in a totally unexpected way. It just goes to show, not everyone thinks the same as you do (thank goodness!!) Nobody thinks the same way he does... Q. How long have you done lego? And the cloth? A. I have been into Lego all my life. My folks used to take me to some of the exhibitions when I was younger, it was great. I'd see something I really liked and would just stand there looking at it for ages. Then when I'd get home I'd go to my room and dump out my Lego and start building it. I even fell asleep a few times in the wee small hours of the morning, amoungst all my bricks. As for cloth, I've been doing that for about 5 years now. I started back in 2002-2003 when I first came across FBTB and of course Kaminoans fantastic custom Star Wars figs. I started to make my own using a purist approach, but quickly got frustrated becaue I was limited in what I could use. So I looked into making my own colour capes. I put some examples of my custom figs on FBTB and started to get alot of interest. Then Lego released their Sandtrooper Pauldron and I really got hooked. So I started coming up with some new designs, and started getting requests for various things, and before long I was selling them to different people. It has really been in the last year or 2 that things have really taken off. Now it has become a full-time job. Q. What is your favourite theme? A. Without a doubt, it would have to be Star Wars!!! There are some nice sets coming out in other themes (especially Castle and the new Agents line), but the Star Wars theme gives me the most enjoyment as it covers my 2 all-time favourite things (Lego and Star Wars). Q. And what would be your 3 favourite sets of all time? A. This is a tough one, there are so many great sets out there. I'd have to say the UCS Star Destroyer and UCS Blockade Runner (only because they were both Christmas presents.....the same year :) ), followed by all of the Star Wars Technic Line. I know it's not a "set", but it is a set of sets ;) Q. What is your opinion on TLC's progress from the crappy ages ? A. Crappy ages?? When where they!? I think they seem to be producing better sets nowadays then they were a few years back. It seems that they are trying to listen to Adults as well as Kids in terms of what we want in new sets. I know it's hard to accomidate everyone, but I think they are starting to do a good job of it. Q. Do you ever make any mocs? A. Not really. I mainly recreate other peoples models/sets rather than build my own from scratch. As I said before, I used to build some of the model from various Lego exhibits (the biggest beign "Spirit of St Louis" plane). When people starting creating their own UCS models on FBTB, I starting recreating them as well so I could add their awesome sets to my collection. But I don't have the time or creative ability to sit down and think up how to build something........sounds a bit weird considering thats what I do with my cloth accessories! Q. Am I annoying? A. Only every time you ask that question ;) Why, am I?? I think therefore I am. Thus he is not. Q. Who should be next in the hot seat? A. I was going to say Arealight, but you've already got him marked.....so I don't really know. And now to the chat. See? Told you he has three lines. mmcb: G'Day Stauder: Good day mmcb: So hows this going to work? Can anyone else see this? Stauder: No, not really, exept the people who have the link here. (The EB News crew, and Ex-victims) Stauder: But no one is here. mmcb: Ok, cool Stauder: It will be color coded, and published. mmcb: pretty Stauder: You say your sigfig looks egxatly like you... Not a very healthy colour... Rather pale... mmcb: So, hit me with some questions mmcb: Yeah, I'm more of an indoors kind of person Stauder: Aren't we all? mmcb: The none descript facial expression is pretty much spot on though mmcb: very true. It gets a bit messy playing with Lego outside Stauder: Grumpy? mmcb: According to the wife and kids, always! Stauder: You mentioned cloth accersories are your full time job, can you explain the procces of making a cape? mmcb: I'll do my best, but I can't give out trade secrets though mmcb: Essentially, I treat the fabric I use and colour it to whatever colour I want mmcb: I then take one of my many templates, trace around it and cut it out mmcb: If I have to add detailing (like on my pauldrons), I then get out the paintbrush and start painting the lines mmcb: Thats basically it in a nutshell Stauder: Trade secrets? You say that as if you have much competition... your not in the decal buisness! mmcb: lol mmcb: There are actually quite a number of people that make their own cloth accessories, not many of them sell them though mmcb: But it has taken me all of 4 years to come up with my colour range and to perfect the technique I use to make my accessories. mmcb: So I don't want to give out too much info in that respect.....sorry guys Stauder: Interesting, did you ever consider making cloth accesories for Fabuland Figs? mmcb: No I haven't mmcb: I'm not really into Fabuland though mmcb: One area I am looking at extending into is the Large Knight figures Stauder: Large Knight figures? Might as well get working on Duplo and Bionice... mmcb: Might leave those areas to my kids, they love both themes mmcb: I might have to look into Fabuland some more. Thanks for the idea, I'll add it to my ever growing list Stauder: No problem, just dont blame me when filing for bankrupcy :P mmcb: lol, no chance Stauder: You sell that many capes? mmcb: Over probably the last 6 months, things have really been picking up. mmcb: I'm currently working on orders day and night and still have a backlog to get through mmcb: Releasing new designs also increases the number of orders Stauder: If any customers waiting for capes are reading this, DO NOT BLAME ME! HE AGREED TO TO THIS! mmcb: Yep, I'm a sucker for free advertising Stauder: What? I tought you where paying us... mmcb: There is only so much I can do on orders each part of the day though mmcb: Tthe cheques in the mail :P Stauder: Speaking of since you aint bribing us, who else makes capes... mmcb: Lamanda makes some really nice printed capes mmcb: Unknown Artist makes some excellent coats/cloaks mmcb: They are the only two I consider.........whats the word mmcb: Decent I guess is the word I'm looking for Stauder: Still consider yourself the best eh? mmcb: Not at all mmcb: Each of us have our own area we excel in. mmcb: Lamanda specialises in printed desings on capes mmcb: UA specialises in hooded cloaks mmcb: me, I'm more of an all-rounder Stauder: You say you never make any MOCs, why? You can't be THAT busy! Stauder: Or that un-imaginatve... mmcb: I am actually. Apart from doing cloth accessories, I'm also a stay-at-home Dad mmcb: So I have to get the kids ready for school, take them, do the housework, organise meals, etc mmcb: In between doing all of that I work on my orders or new designs Stauder: You must be a barrel of monkeys at parties... mmcb: But I'm also un-imaginative in respect to creating MOCs mmcb: oh loads!! mmcb: I can't remember the last party I went to that wasn't a kids party Stauder: Ah yes... little plastic monkeys... Stauder: Dead little plastic mokeys... Made of lead based paint chips... mmcb: hmm, haven't played that for a while now mmcb: moving along Stauder: Your lack of storm-trooper armor in the closet or MoCs digsusts me. Stauder: Don't change the subject! I am focused on cannot be distac-I didin't know you can tap dance.... Stauder: IF I may ask, what do you do with any lego you buy? I mean, if you don't moc... Stauder: Do you at least Mod it? mmcb: I can't dance to save my life Stauder: I can't save my life to dance... mmcb: Nope, I like to keep my sets exactly how they are initially built. Stauder: Is your hobby dusting lego sets? mmcb: Any moc-ing or mod-ing is only done to minifigs Stauder: You have no idea how much I enjoy making fun of guests... mmcb: yup mmcb: I'm sure I can imagine Stauder: I bet you are looking for a shotgun right now, so best get back to The interview... mmcb: Gee, you think! mmcb: I'm used to putting up with little kids Stauder: Oh goo-HEEEEEEY! mmcb: sooo, more questions? Stauder: Yes, Did TLC ever contact you in regards to your custom uuh... parts? mmcb: If they did, I wouldn't be at liberty to discuss it Stauder: By contact, it could be a praise as well you know... mmcb: ....I'd rather not... Stauder: Also, any theme's you would like to see TLC produce? mmcb: hmm, tough call on that one mmcb: I wouldn't mind seeing some sort of Military theme (only because I like that sort of thing) mmcb: I'd also like to see more in the way of the Fantasy Era sets Stauder: Like the possible elfs? mmcb: Something along the LOTR line would be awesome Stauder: I make this up as I go along... feel free to ask yourself a question. Stauder: to be honest I am out of quetions exept the final 2 Stauder: I can see you doing your happy dance... mmcb: Yes you're annoying when you're not concentrating and no, I don't know who else you can contact... Stauder: Well I'm out of material... want to exchange knock-knock jokes? mmcb: no, not really Stauder: Any questions to ask yourself? Where are your car keys or something? mmcb: So there is nothing else you or the forum members want to know about me? mmcb: Nope, I know where they are Stauder: Not really, anything you'd like to tell EB? Stauder: Since I never ask them what they want to know. mmcb: For those of you that have bought my accessories, I thank you for your support. mmcb: thats it really Stauder: Very well then, thanks for your time. mmcb: I could say it was a pleasure, but............... mmcb: Seriously though, thanks for having me Stauder: Thank's for coming. mmcb: No worries Stauder: I was your host, Stauder, this guy here is MMCB, he was my very annoyed guest, and this was EB News Presents. There you go. Now I leave you alone, until next time that is... *Signal fades*

Happy Birthday The Not-Really That Hairy Ruben! Stauder.

Yes, I have been really busy latley. I will be back soon tough! Stauder.

I await more of your work. Stauder.

Aye, this is EB News alright... It wouldnt be it without a joke about Staudie's intellgience... Stauder.

You know, for a stadium that size, I was hoping they would use footballs, instead of toilet paper... Very nice stadium. Nice hidden figs in the crowd, I spy 2 blacktron and a skeleton How many figs are there aproximatley? Stauder.

Ok, so maybe you know, maybe you don't but we hope to have a new EB News Reviews member. His name will not be revealed till the end, thus is SF will be a telephone. I need him to send me a PM saying he will take the job. So we start. I am Stauder, your host. This is ImperialShadows the heckler and this is today's mystery person. Ignore Dragonator's name in the questions, I was too lazy to write up new questions Where are we? Tantine VI I am certain you spelled that wrong. *Ring* *Ring* Heloo? I'm here, let's get this over with. Ok, let's start. Your wish is my command. I like this... Q. Why the name Dragonator and the strange lack of a real sigfig? *Name Edited out* was a doodle on the side of some notes when I was doing some research in an archive, I spend a worryingly large proportion of my life reading old documents. So when I finally decided to join EurobriCk I thought I'd Adopt it as my nom de Lego. The lack of a sigfig is due to me thinking, "well I'll make one soon" and then never getting around to it. I've had a decal on my PC for months but I've still yet to get round to printing it. Maybe by the end of the year I'll have actually got round to it. Q. Dragons Reviews? I was just in it for the Gold staR, no my first post long when I joined was a review (not everyone believed I had the set due to a lack of pictures) so when the academy opened I though it might be fun. Since then I've sort of become addicted, it's a strange form of relaxation. Also it means I feel less pressure to present MOC as mine aren't very good, maybe we need a building acaDemy next? Q. How long have you collected Lego? On and off since I was about 5, there have been time I haveN't bought Anything for months but even in my dark age (as I see it) I'd still probably buy a set or two a year and I've always had one at Christmas since I can remember and still do. Q. What are your 3 favourite sets? 6276 - Fort Sabre (well that was the UK name for it) or Eldorado Fortress 6074

You have me confused with Staudie of EB News... That reminds me! I have to go watch Black Adder! Stauder.

Holy crap! It's hobbes! Nice to see we have a nother convert. Resistance is futile. Locotus.

Fabuland 1. Hinckley 0. Stauder 1. Edit - Hope you don't mind the direct link from brickzone.

Arrrr. What do I win, ye scurby golden-retriver? Stauder.

Personally, the only reason why I hate it is because somone uses our studio as a volleyball court on sundays, and he attracts alot of attention... *Continues installing gattling gun* I have nothing against Fabuland. It's a nice theme. Just don't think about it too hard. It's like a toaster, first you think it is magical, because you put bread in, toast comes out, but where does the bread go? Then you find out the truth, and now the toaster is just a metal can with two holes in it, numerous electric coils, a spring, a timer and some thinga-mag-iggies. Stauder.

If I am correct a issue of Lego Magazine showed prototype SW sets. Hope that clears it up. Stauder.

I have them aswell. I belive they are from the Shell Promo's series. Stauder.

That is the first time you made me laugh out loud. Stauder.

I am really busy at the momemt, so I can't do anything. Sorry! Stauder.

It's a start. Adding some rocks, or a partial dune would be nice. Also Anikin looks like he tripped over a rock and fell face down. Putting his dands above his head when standing up, then putting him down would look better imo. Stauder.

I wonder... What if he is not a traitor? What is you are just putty in the traitors hands? What if he is just going to get you all killed then walk away?

After some diggin, I found the guy's website. Pianopage, with a MP3 to prove the piano works. MainPage LegoSculptures. Hope that helped. Stauder.

I must preserve histroicall acurracy! *This is Stauder to the 313th Mechanized infanty brigade, request reinfocements Over* What did you just call in? Just some troops... And tanks... And a helicopter gunship... Where'd you get Dr.Sinister's number? Actually I called in my own troops... How many? Two... or three... Hundred? Single digits! We have a low budget... But a good training course... A elite one even, we have the soldier's mother hold the target they use for target practice, very accurate. GROM anyone?

Phes fetured himself as the interview victim twice in a row How about leaving some space there for Boneparte's Interview? Stauder.

Hello ladies and gentlemen, welcome to EB News Presents. I am your host, Stauder, this is Imperialshadows, that is Whitefang and the guy hidden under the sheet is our latest staff member. During this announcement I would like to tell all of EuroBricks, that tommorow september 1st 2008 will mark the one year anniversary of EB News Presents. This topic was created so that we can get some feedback, opinions and above all, we would like the former guests of EB News to tell us what they think of what we do here. I belive a short explenation why EB News was created is in order... EB News was created, during a time when the Wacker and The Walrus, where the most famous faces around here. I came into the picture, when I became curious as to what really went trough their minds. The first episode of EB News, was meant as a joke, and was never intended to continue. However it did continue by popular demand. A concern I would like to point out is that recently we have been getting alot less comments, for example, one of the first interviews scored 6 pages. Nowadays I am surprised we score 2... So I ask what do you guys want? Mph!Mph!Mummmph! Oh hush, we will unvail you next monday... *signal fades*

Let us analize what is wrong with that. 1. No such member exists. 2. S, correct. 3. T, correct. 4, U, WRONG. A. 5. A. WRONG. U. 6. D. correct. 7. I, WRONG. E. 8. E, WRONG. R! GYFSD! Also, feel free to call me Staudie from now on. Also it should be noted that xwingyoda coined that term. Stauder.

Why don't you PM him? We will eventualy get to re-working these epsiodes, mostly because I still had bad grammar back then. Stauder.

No, but it sure as hell is boosting my ego! Get your facts sraight dammit! Stauder. EDIT - It would be wise to leave this topic alone now, as I sense we could upset some admins...