Post #329382 by bigbrotiki on Fri, Aug 31, 2007 2:59 PM

I am sure that, as always, it is a question of cost. I assume that Will invested more enthusiasm into casting these than what he got paid, the currency probably being more appreciation than cash (not saying there was none, but work time-to-dollar ratio wise).

Cost is why Trader Vic's is having their Tikis carved in Asia, resulting in nice dark wood idols...yet these turning out with an unfortunate twist towards Balinese temple carvings.

I rather have re-cast Poly pop originals (embellished tastefully) than Pier 1 Import store garden statuary. It's a fine balance...