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Umm... A winking Mr. Bali Hai?
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MachTiki
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03/13/2004
Aloha all, I was just surfing the internet and found a web site that is selling Mr. Bali Hai... But, he's winking?! Yup, one eye is either painted over or the white was never applied. http://www.collectorfever.com/kitsch.htm The page reads: Just thought I'd share. |
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tikigreg
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03/13/2004
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Traderpup
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03/13/2004
The white on the Mr Bali Hai is painted on over the glaze. Either it never got painted on, or it got washed or scraped off. He should also have painted red lips, and ideally, black pupils.... |
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JTD
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03/13/2004
Yep, he's pretty rough. I'd scout eBay for a couple months (OK, years) before biting on this one. One can still do better than $34 for a vintage MR. B-H - with both eyes! -JTD |
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Unkle John
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03/13/2004
as i've gloated before... i found my Mr. Bali Hai in a dirt flea market in Lubock for $2 or so. With the lid and only a flea bite on the lid's brim. Probably my only big score for ever. |
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Trader Woody
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03/13/2004
My two Mr Bali Hai's were had for $12 for the pair, though each is missing a tusk. Hell, I'm not fussy, though - what's the odd tusk between friends? Wasn't there a short film made a few years back where a load of Mr Bali Hai's were smashed? I think it was by one of our Tiki pioneers in the days when mugs could be had for a few cents. Trader Woody |
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atomictonytiki
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03/13/2004
i recall reading that it happens in the film.. THE SECRET OF EASTER ISLAND |
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tikijackalope
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03/13/2004
The messed-up eyes on that particular Bali Hai really bug me. I'd expect him to ask me about the airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow ala' Monty Python. "Yes, I'm an icon; now get on with it and dust me." |
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Trader Woody
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03/15/2004
Yep, that's the one. I'd thought it was Bosko but couldn't be arsed to check. He was of course selling said vid. Trader Woody |
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