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Mike Parks R.I.P.
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Mike Parks R.I.P.
I have just learned the long time Garage Kit legend Mike Parks passed away peacefully at his home last night. Mike was a guy that had no enemies and was loved by all those he came in contact with. He was a true Garage Kit legend and will be missed by all.
God Bless Mike
God Bless Mike
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Very sad. RIP Mr. Parks
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Sad news indeed.
Mike was one of the best guys around.
I feel it was honor to have known him and be able to call him a friend.
He will be missed.
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Mike was one of the best guys around.
I feel it was honor to have known him and be able to call him a friend.
He will be missed.
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Very sad news. A true pioneer of the hobby.
His Tiny Terrors Helvis was one of the very first resin kits I ever got way back in the early 90's
His Tiny Terrors Helvis was one of the very first resin kits I ever got way back in the early 90's
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I'm going to dig out issue 47 of Amazing Figure Modeler and re-read Terry Webb's wonderful profile of Mike. One of our hobby's true innovators.
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So sorry to hear this.. one of the good guys!
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Re: Mike Parks R.I.P.
I meet him four of early Mad Model Parties he easy to talk with..
and encouraging. Holding his Tiny terror Ymir .. Thanks Mike.
R.I.P you will be missed.
and encouraging. Holding his Tiny terror Ymir .. Thanks Mike.
R.I.P you will be missed.
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A corner of a shelf above my desk contains a few of my favorite pieces by Mike.
Mike was a joker and a gentleman - one of a kind. Much love to him and Danya.
Mike was a joker and a gentleman - one of a kind. Much love to him and Danya.
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Damn. I used to talk to him when I ventured out to the Chiller Theatre shows. He was a fantastic fellow and a stand out presence in the GK community. He'll be missed. RIP, Mike.
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Rest in Peace, Mike. You were one of the good ones and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with Danya.
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Re: Mike Parks R.I.P.
Damnit .
Guess I'll dig out that Earth vs. The Flying Saucers mini dio and finally build it up.
Guess I'll dig out that Earth vs. The Flying Saucers mini dio and finally build it up.
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So sorry to hear this. Thanks for the memories Sir.
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Anyone know if the sculptor of this urn is our Mike Parks?
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I didn't know the man personally but his work is legend and from all accounts a very nice person.
My condolences to his surviving family.
My condolences to his surviving family.
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I wish that I had gotten a chance to meet him. R.I.P. Mike Parks.
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Re: Mike Parks R.I.P.
Awe crap!
So sorry to hear this. He will be sorely missed.
He was such an amazing person. Extremely talented, and extremely humble.
So sorry to hear this. He will be sorely missed.
He was such an amazing person. Extremely talented, and extremely humble.
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I've got a ton of his work too. I loved his tiny terrors and the humor he brought to them. No other superdeforms worked for me. Others were always too cute, or trite, or goofy. His were just right.
He was always a pleasure to speak with too. Never too busy for a chat about things.
I'll miss him at wonderfest.
He was always a pleasure to speak with too. Never too busy for a chat about things.
I'll miss him at wonderfest.
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Mike was one of the first people I met in this business. I was just a dumb kid, but he talked to me like an equal. Always super nice.
The very first kit I ever painted was one of his Dead Head kits- the one with the axe in the head- when I was about 15. A local horror collector hired me to paint it for him.
The very first kit I ever painted was one of his Dead Head kits- the one with the axe in the head- when I was about 15. A local horror collector hired me to paint it for him.
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Re: Mike Parks R.I.P.
Very Very sadden to hear of Mike Parks passing .Really talented sculptor who contributed alot to this hobby.
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