#284 - Introducing Djordje Djokovic the NECA Figurine Designer

Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker interview the man
behind the NECA figurines in Djordje Djokovic. He talks to
us all about the very popular figurines featuring the Phantom in
the Defenders of the Earth and Original Superhero's range. You
will learn how important he was to ensure NECA went ahead in the
figurines being made.


On our YouTube channel, we show a lot of photos of the process,
original art and prototypes. If you love learning behind the
scenes information, this is for you.


Some of the subjects we discuss are:


His views on the Defenders of the Earth and Phantom 2040 tv
show, figurines and his favourite artists

What is special about the Phantom to him

His life calling in the figurine industry and how his graphic
design skills helped him go from the "Four Horsemen" to "NECA"

His thoughts on the Phantom 2040, 1996 movie and Defenders of
the Earth shows, figurines and toys

What does a sculptor do?

The process of the NECA Defenders of the Earth figurines

How Djordje sold the concept of the NECA Defenders of
the Earth figurines to Randy Falk?

The idea behind why Zuffy was included with the Phantom in
the NECA Defenders of the Earth figurine set

How Djordje managed to sell the idea of the Defenders
of the Earth figurine set to Randy Falk and NECA

The story behind the packaging and why it resembles the
original Galoob figurines.


Djordje shows us the original drawings of the packaging
including the Phantom for both sets

The logo design and how the new logo takes after the British
version which includes Lothar unlike the Italian and Galoop
design


Djordje teases future plans with NECA and the Phantom.
(Note: this would have included the Mad Cave Studios Defenders
of the Earth new comic series which also features
Djordje as cover artist)

Addressing the issue on the Defenders of the Earth figurines
needing a warm bath before usage and how it was fixed for the
Original Superhero series


Djordje and his experience connecting with Phantom
phans, the Friends of the Phantom Sardi's luncheon and meeting
Sy and David Barry

Asks us some questions about how the NECA figurines were
received in Australia


Djordje shows us some early prototypes of the NECA
figurines and goes over the process from original sculpts, to
molds, to China, to prototype painters, to toolers, to
printing, to unpainted final prototype and then to final
packaging



Please note, we recorded this podcast before the official
announcement of the Mad Cave Studios Defenders of the Earth new
comic series which also features Djordje Djokovic as the
cover artist. So while we now all know he is one of the artists,
we skirted around the discussion during the recording of the
podcast.


You can follow Djordje Djokovic on his social
platforms at @djordjedjokovicart.


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