MAKE regular Shawn Thorsson, of Petaluma, CA, casts and paints these rather brilliant army man / lawn gnome mash-up figures in his home workshop. They are available in both painted and unpainted varieties in Shawn’s Etsy shop, and there’s also a Flickr set full of great in-process photos.
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i think they can look pretty scary in the night… :)))..
It’s a very sad day when even gnomes have guns – only in America.
It’s a very sad day when even gnomes have guns – only in America.
Or, you know, Brazil. Or Canada. Or India, Switzerland, Germany, or Austria. Or the Czech Republic. Or Italy. Or, now that I think about it, pretty much anywhere since THIS IS A PLASTIC TOY WITH A 4″ PLASTIC GUN.
Or, you know, Brazil. Or Canada. Or India, Switzerland, Germany, or Austria. Or the Czech Republic. Or Italy. Or, now that I think about it, pretty much anywhere since THIS IS A PLASTIC TOY WITH A 4″ PLASTIC GUN.
Blue hats vs. Red Hats.
Blue hats vs. Red Hats.
I’m pretty sure, if the Gnome had tits it wouldn’t be allowed – only in the USA.
Sorry, are you being sarcastic? I can’t tell. If so: HA! If not: HA! (But with more of a scoffing inflection).
I want one
I want one
I want one
not much of a gnome fan…..but these are cool!
maybe add a belt clip mounted knife too. love this design. could have a great laugh seein these in my garden, protecting from rabbits!..LOL
maybe add a belt clip mounted knife too. love this design. could have a great laugh seein these in my garden, protecting from rabbits!..LOL
Y’know, the gnomes are wearing Liberty Caps… just like the one in the seal of the U.S. Senate.
Y’know, the gnomes are wearing Liberty Caps… just like the one in the seal of the U.S. Senate.
Dig it….as a combat Vet,and cartoonist, I wish I knew how to cast this stuff my self I’d be having ALL this stuff over my garden.(from Woodland in the other valley)
Cute gnomes, but instead of the normal blue and red. Why don’t you
put him in camouflage? Military or hunters would like that.
JOHN