In their current auction, Hake’s Americana & Collectibles is presenting the Tim Bruckner Archives Collection of character sculpts. Bruckner has been sculpting since he was 7 years old. Since developing his skills, he has sculpted for DC Direct, Mattel, Kenner, Hasbro, Toy Biz, Bowen Designs, Sideshow, Gentle Giant, Electric Tiki, Reel Arts, Enesco, Dakin, Hallmark, and many other clients.
The inaugural offerings include one of a kind pieces, sculpts and busts of DC characters, X-Men, Watchmen, Star Wars, and other figures.
In lot 2257, collectors will find a Ninja Force Zartan resin 2 up prototype figure, created for Hasbro in 1993. The one of a kind resin cast is a fully realized light gray primered 8” tall prototype that is missing the left lower arm. It comes with artist COA.
DC Dynamics Statues Batman resin cast prototype with statue in box is in lot 2258. It was one of eight statues, 11-1/4” tall beige resin 1 to 1 size statue without extreme cape tips, with resin sprues attached, used in the production of the resin tool parts. It comes with the original 12-1/2” box and artist COA.
Lot 2261 features the DC Dynamics Statues Sinestro wax head master sculpt and resin torso with statue in box. The one of a kind 1-3/4” original Master Wax 1 to 1 head sculpt with neck on brass rod with custom purple cast resin base is signed by the artist. It comes with artist COA.
Wonder Woman #72 cover statue prototype complete package can be found in lot 2268. This one of a kind grouping was involved in creating the award winning statue. Included in the lot are the original master wax head sculpt, the fully realized resin tool parts used in production with components unassembled, and the 10-1/2” original paint master prototype that was hand painted by the artist. It comes with artist COA.
Star Wars Boba Fett full resin casting for Justoys “Bend’Ems” line prototype is in lot 2296. The 1 to 1 brown cast resin 5” full figure with blaster was used to create the molds for the rubber bendy figure. It comes with COA.
Lot 2300 features the Star Wars Princess Leia wax head master sculpt unproduced chess piece prototype. The Lucasfilm Ltd. 3” figure is a one of a kind original unfinished master wax bust with pedestal base. It comes with COA.
Star Wars Chewbacca wax head master sculpt unproduced chess piece prototype is housed in lot 2301. The 1 to 1 figure is a one of a kind original unfinished master wax bust with pedestal on base. It comes with COA.
Lot 2302 is the Norse God of Thunder, Thor, master wax head and unproduced prototype figure. In the lot, collectors will find a one of a kind original master wax 1 to 1 head sculpt with neck on brass rod, 7” resin articulated full figure paint master with unfinished right leg, arm, and unpainted area on back. It comes with COA.
Collectors can look through all of the Tim Bruckner Archives Collection offerings on Hake’s website. Auction #219 is now open for bids and will close on November 15-17, 2016.