Harryhausen Unboxing: The Kraken with John Walsh

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  • Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
  • Filmmaker John Walsh unboxes the classic Ray Harryhausen figure the Kraken from Star Ace Toys from the classic film Clash of the Titans (1981)

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  • @OU8124T
    @OU8124T 2 года назад +9

    I simply can't imagine anyone unboxing this without a bombastic reciting of Laurence Olivier's epic line. 😉

  • @SyntheticMason
    @SyntheticMason 2 года назад +7

    Absolutely beautiful! I’d like to think Mr Harryhausen would be proud of such an amazing recreation of his work, thank you for sharing!

  • @electriceyeslide5959
    @electriceyeslide5959 2 года назад +3

    I met Ray and have a photo with him that I’m very proud of. He was and always will be an inspiration to us all.

  • @victorleong8285
    @victorleong8285 2 года назад +4

    The magic , creative genius of Ray will always on my list of the all time greatest story telling.
    The Greek Mythology epic adventures were my first experiences in my youth.
    This Kraken piece is so magnificently reproduced !
    One day I would love to travel to the UK to specifically see the treasures in the Harryhausen exhibition.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Victor this is the best Kraken ever!

  • @HeroesZeros
    @HeroesZeros 2 года назад +10

    Love it!
    Really hoping they bring out a Medusa!
    🙏🏻

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +7

      Thanks. Keep your eyes peeled or perhaps covered as her stare will turn you to stone.

    • @HeroesZeros
      @HeroesZeros 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros Hahaha awesome!
      Thanks for the videos John! 🤘🏻

  • @mitchelllawrence2798
    @mitchelllawrence2798 2 года назад +2

    Mine arrived today and I was blown away by the box size, art packaging and sculpture. I'm still in awe of it all. Love to see Calibos and Medusa done next.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      I can confirm that Medusa is coming soon.

    • @mitchelllawrence2798
      @mitchelllawrence2798 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros Good to hear. Looking forward to adding her to the collection.

  • @warbirdtom2721
    @warbirdtom2721 2 года назад +4

    Extremely epic! His eyes look amazing seeing them on the actual Star Ace model than the pictures off the website. Might have to dab a bit of blonde paint on Andromedas hair when she shows up. So exciting!

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      thanks glad you liked it.

  • @sonofkong593
    @sonofkong593 2 года назад +4

    Fantastic! My favorite of all Rays’ creations. I was hoping to have him for Christmas, but alas, I’ll have to wait a little longer.Thanks very much for sharing, I thoroughly enjoy it!

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for your support, it’s appreciated.

  • @HoudinisLongbox
    @HoudinisLongbox 2 года назад +2

    Brilliant , loving these unboxing videos. Can't wait to get my hands on one of these.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад

      thank for watching do please share and subscribe too.

    • @HoudinisLongbox
      @HoudinisLongbox 2 года назад

      @@WalshBros done 👍👍

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      @Samuel James Noonan coming soon!

  • @DaveAMcLaughlin
    @DaveAMcLaughlin 2 года назад +2

    Wishing you a very Merry Christmas! Thank you for all of the great videos :)

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      thanks Dave, Happy Christmas.

  • @IPeeOrange
    @IPeeOrange 2 года назад +1

    Excellent video from start to finish.

  • @helenplester7920
    @helenplester7920 2 года назад +1

    A superbly detailed Model, and seeing it unpacked takes me back to that fabulous film, and my initial love for these stories.

  • @ronniescioniQ
    @ronniescioniQ Год назад +1

    Hello 👋🏼 John! Yesterday was an amazing 🤩 epic day for me! As I received the Star ⭐️ Ace figure, that seemed the most unreachable for me, due to it’s very high cost 💰, but I sold a X-Plus Gamera figure I had lol 😂, and bam 💥 I bought my Star ⭐️ Ace Ray Harryhausen KRAKEN figure! And I want to greatly Thank You 🙏🏼, for being my greatest inspiration in purchasing this amazing 🤩 figure! This video review was the one that motivated me, to purchase this beautiful epic KRAKEN figure! I bought the Deluxe Version of it as well, with Princess Andromeda 😊. I still haven’t taken my Kraken out it’s box 📦, but I will very soon. It’s a very expensive figure 😬💰, but worth every single penny! Thank You 😊 John! Keep up the amazing work you do, for the Collector’s community.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  Год назад +1

      Thanks Ronnie. What a special day for you receiving the mighty Kraken and a special day for me with your heartfelt comments about my video. It makes it all worthwhile knowing that serious collectors like you support Ray’s legacy.

    • @ronniescioniQ
      @ronniescioniQ Год назад +1

      @@WalshBros You’re very welcome 😊 John! I greatly appreciate your kind words as well! I’m so excited to add this Humongous figure to my collection 😃. I also Pre-Ordered yesterday from Star ⭐️ Ace the special limited edition of the Green Cyclops 👁, that’s going to be released in 2023, only 150 of those are going to be made, so I hurried and pre-ordered mine 😃. I try my best to keep Ray Harryhausen’s Legacy alive as well 😊.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  Год назад +1

      @@ronniescioniQ that’s great Ronnie. Next up is the first releases from Sinbad and the Eye of the Tiger!

    • @ronniescioniQ
      @ronniescioniQ Год назад +1

      @@WalshBros Thank You 😊 John! Wow 🤩 those are some exciting news!!!!!

  • @robd593
    @robd593 2 года назад +1

    Looks brilliant, can’t wait to get mine. Really hope Star Ace announce Medusa soon.

  • @ronniescioniQ
    @ronniescioniQ Год назад +1

    Hello 👋🏼 John! It’s me again 😃, I use to just watch the videos, and never comment, but I’m going to start commenting now 😊. When it comes to the Ray Harryhausen Star ⭐️ Ace figures, this would be my Crown 👑 Jewel 💎, I really want this figure, but it comes with a hefty price tag thou 😢. So far I have 2 Star ⭐️ Ace Cyclops 👁, the deluxe and regular versions of the Cyclops! I also have the Star ⭐️ Ace Gwangi, the regular version, the Ymir deluxe version, the One Million Years B.C. Allosaurus, the deluxe version, with Tumac, but the Kraken is the one I strive to having one day! I want the deluxe version, with Andromeda and the Sea 🌊 piece. I really hope Star ⭐️ Ace releases more Ray Harryhausen figures in 2023, I absolutely LOVE ❤️ them!

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  Год назад +1

      Thanks Ronnie. I feel the call of these great models too. Thanks for building your collection. You are in the draw for all of the items you comment on. Will be announcing nee round of winners shortly.

    • @ronniescioniQ
      @ronniescioniQ Год назад +1

      @@WalshBros You’re very welcome John! So far of the Ray Harryhausen Star Ace figures, the two figures that I’m missing, that I want in my collection are The Triceratops from One Million Years B.C., the polyresin statue version, and the deluxe Kraken. Oh WOW 🤩 that’s awesome!!! Thank You so much 😊.

  • @carlsharples2755
    @carlsharples2755 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic to see and thank you John for sharing!!!

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад

      Thanks Carl do please share the video too.

  • @emmahowie209
    @emmahowie209 2 года назад

    Amazing piece, talos is coming to take residence today!

  • @Hylandboy1
    @Hylandboy1 2 года назад

    I just got an email notification from BigBadToyStore that my preorder will be charged soon. I’m so stoked to get this thing but I bet the shipping and customs charges are going to be brutal. Thanks for the preview.

  • @robertonline6543
    @robertonline6543 2 года назад +1

    Such a beautiful monster he looks related to the Ymir.

  • @michaelccopelandsr7120
    @michaelccopelandsr7120 Месяц назад +1

    I wish McFarlane Toys would do a complete, "Harryhausen," line. From King Kong to the Kraken.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  Месяц назад +1

      Nice idea but Kong was not a Ray creation.

    • @michaelccopelandsr7120
      @michaelccopelandsr7120 Месяц назад +1

      @@WalshBros Ok, then, Mighty Joe Young to the Kraken. ;-P

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  Месяц назад +1

      @@michaelccopelandsr7120 Sounds like a plan! But Ray did try and make his own Kong movie in the late 1960s.

    • @michaelccopelandsr7120
      @michaelccopelandsr7120 Месяц назад +1

      @@WalshBros So, we're back to King Kong to the Kraken. I was reading about Willis O'Brien. The guy who did Kong and Ray's inspiration. Like it was meant to be.

  • @amerack
    @amerack 2 года назад +1

    Great stuff! Really takes me back to when I was wide eyed and in awe of the Kraken when watching the movie. Was super jealous of my cousins as they had the action figure. I really hope they do Medusa as well!

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Thanks for sharing. Keep your eyes peeled for Medusa. Or perhaps closed!

  • @alanreid477
    @alanreid477 2 года назад +1

    What an absolute master of a monster👍 incredible to see this😃

  • @soundofmetal
    @soundofmetal 2 года назад

    Looks awesome And can't wait to get it but wished the seam that connects the tail to the body wasn't so obvious in the gap.

  • @otolith5
    @otolith5 2 года назад +1

    A masterpiece of animation. Can't wait for it be released. Hopefully a Bubo review next.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад

      Thanks. Yes Bubo is coming soon!

  • @markcushen8199
    @markcushen8199 2 года назад +1

    Fantastic, I can't wait to get mine.
    I really hope we get the hydra from Jason eventually, and maybe even the centaur from Golden Voyage.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Great calls there Mark I fully agree. Plus would like to see Minaton too.

    • @markcushen8199
      @markcushen8199 2 года назад

      @@WalshBros Yes, Minaton would be great too. Aside from Medusa, do you know what others (if any) we can expect?

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Yes Talos, Kali and Bubo are on the way.

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Hello again Mark I am delighted to tell you that you have been selected as the winner of The Kraken model. CONGRATULATIONS! Please get in touch with your full details so we can send the mighty titan off to you. contact me via my website www.johnwalshfilmmaker.com

  • @hades4621
    @hades4621 Год назад +1

    Wonderfull.....❤❤❤

  • @danimal7988
    @danimal7988 2 года назад +1

    This would look epic next to my Starace Bubo once it comes out

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      keep some space for Pegasus too as he comes with a mini Bubo and Medusa head!

    • @danimal7988
      @danimal7988 2 года назад +2

      Oh boy, we just need a new 1/6 scale Perseus to ride Pegasus 😁, I have the Go Hero version but can use an upgrade for sure

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      @@danimal7988 easy cowboy let's not get carried away!

    • @danimal7988
      @danimal7988 2 года назад

      Can’t help but to get excited from these reveals 🤷🏻‍♂️😅

  • @iandanielcassidy8126
    @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад

    7:21, I really like the Kraken's scary face very much.

  • @albertfernandez5873
    @albertfernandez5873 2 года назад +2

    Does the tail stay snug in place cause it looks loose and a big gap in between?

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад

      Hi Albert yes when the plastic cools it locks tight.

  • @CarlsBeardedBanter
    @CarlsBeardedBanter 2 года назад +1

    Where can I buy these fantastic figures?

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад +1

      Search for StarAce Toys and find a seller in your area or on EBay.

  • @robertonline6543
    @robertonline6543 2 года назад

    When is this supposed to be released? I haven't seen any information on it or pricing?

  • @sharkytampy
    @sharkytampy 8 месяцев назад

    hi john is it possible at all to just buy the piece of plastic sea that comes with the deluxe version of the kraken and the rock with andromeda on seperately and if so how do i get them and where from

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  8 месяцев назад

      A question for Star Ace Toys

  • @iandanielcassidy8126
    @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад +1

    Movies back then were absolutely magical, in storytelling and scope. The beautiful scores were final icing on the cake 🎂. There's no magic or inspiration anymore 😢, seems to be all be political and personal agendas and corporate profit. I've noticed that most movies scores sounds very generic with "NO" heart or emotions. I really want to bringing the back those types of movies that I grew up with ever since I was toddler and younger ages in 2000s era with more "Absolutely Magical", "Storytelling" and "Scope". Even more "Heart and Emotion".

    • @WalshBros
      @WalshBros  2 года назад

      Thabks Ian. It is great to see you being so passionate about Ray’s films.

    • @iandanielcassidy8126
      @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros you're welcome. I'm huge fan of the Godzilla franchise since I was toddler and younger ages in 2000s era. Born on September 23rd, 1997.

    • @iandanielcassidy8126
      @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros A lot of movies do that, but there are still some good ones. The main ones that awful to me that are intentionally bad just for money, a cash grab. 😒

    • @iandanielcassidy8126
      @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros Today it's a quick cash grab, with use of effects and big names in the movies. I love the storytelling part, the sending a message to the audience, that's what should be, the soul and heart needs to come back in films and Hollywood became too powerful, meaning they can get away with making bad movies.

    • @iandanielcassidy8126
      @iandanielcassidy8126 2 года назад +1

      @@WalshBros Back then movies had individualist them, today it's about ideas like social justices and feminism. Those ideas take away from the true hero's journey and make it difficult to identify with the characters.

  • @Kratos-p4g
    @Kratos-p4g 2 месяца назад +1

    Release the kraken