I was wondering how your guys experience was as far as getting in contact with Niko. I know he’s a busy guy for sure. I finally decided last week that the time is perfect for me to pick up my first Nag mask. I sent him a message on Thursday and he actually got back to me pretty fast which was on Saturday. I saw a YouTube video of a guy showing off his beautiful Nag 75k mask. The guy goes into discussion about how he was trying to get the perfect “castle stretch” by properly stuffing it. He even says in the video he wasn’t going to send the mask off for an overhaul because he thought Niko did a fabulous job on the painting. The video title says, “NAG 75K Warlock stretch” I took a screenshot of the video because I thought it would be a good idea to send it to Niko, letting him know that’s exactly how I would love my mask. He responded later that night. He said “hello, that’s a castle 75k?” So I wasn’t sure if he was asking me if that was a 75k or letting me know that was the mask he offers. I haven’t heard anything else back from him. I told him I could pay him immediately, but I’m assuming he’s just really busy right now
He makes a 75k and a 75k Castle, which has a castle stretch sculpted into it. He’s asking which one that is. He probably cant tell because of how the guy in the video has it stuffed. You cant go wrong with either mask though. If you want something that looks like Nick Castle is wearing it, I would go with the 75k Castle. But both are amazing masks and the differences are small. If you go with the regular 75k, you can stuff it more in the bottom and less on the sides of the temple to give it a Castle look.
Ok, perfect. Thank you again for letting me know that. I wasn’t sure what he was asking, but it makes sense now. I think I’m going to go for the 75K castle. I always loved the way that Castle look came across. Thanks again man! I’m looking forward to hear back from Niko
Ok, perfect. Thank you again for letting me know that. I wasn’t sure what he was asking, but it makes sense now. I think I’m going to go for the 75K castle. I always loved the way that Castle look came across. Thanks again man! I’m looking forward to hear back from Niko
No problem! Post pictures when you finally get whatever mask you buy.
I was wondering how your guys experience was as far as getting in contact with Niko. I know he’s a busy guy for sure. I finally decided last week that the time is perfect for me to pick up my first Nag mask. I sent him a message on Thursday and he actually got back to me pretty fast which was on Saturday. I saw a YouTube video of a guy showing off his beautiful Nag 75k mask. The guy goes into discussion about how he was trying to get the perfect “castle stretch” by properly stuffing it. He even says in the video he wasn’t going to send the mask off for an overhaul because he thought Niko did a fabulous job on the painting. The video title says, “NAG 75K Warlock stretch” I took a screenshot of the video because I thought it would be a good idea to send it to Niko, letting him know that’s exactly how I would love my mask. He responded later that night. He said “hello, that’s a castle 75k?” So I wasn’t sure if he was asking me if that was a 75k or letting me know that was the mask he offers. I haven’t heard anything else back from him. I told him I could pay him immediately, but I’m assuming he’s just really busy right now
He makes a 75k and a 75k Castle, which has a castle stretch sculpted into it. He’s asking which one that is. He probably cant tell because of how the guy in the video has it stuffed. You cant go wrong with either mask though. If you want something that looks like Nick Castle is wearing it, I would go with the 75k Castle. But both are amazing masks and the differences are small. If you go with the regular 75k, you can stuff it more in the bottom and less on the sides of the temple to give it a Castle look.
Ok, perfect. Thank you again for letting me know that. I wasn’t sure what he was asking, but it makes sense now. I think I’m going to go for the 75K castle. I always loved the way that Castle look came across. Thanks again man! I’m looking forward to hear back from Niko
Shape78 we’re talking about in this thread also has the inbuilt Castle Stretch if that’s what you’re after, but sure you’ll see more reference pictures and videos of the Castle 75 around the net since it’s been out for some time while The Shape 78 is a brand new sculpt from Nikos. As for communication Nikos could be difficult, it’s been on vacation for 4 months, and now he’s pretty busy, but communication improved a little since he got back to the shop.
James Carter just posted another shape78 he just finished. Here’s the pics he posted of the #2 Shape78.
My god look at that thing!
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if you zoom in the eye cuts looking rushed … there are too many ruff spots imo! the paint and hair is a classic jc style [emoji106]!
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I thought it takes JC three years or so to finish customers’ masks sent to him because he’s high on demand.
You beat me to it Spacebass, looks great, don’t know what you guys think but I believe it looks more accurate than the 75k, though not that different
His wait is more like 4/5 years now, but it’s just a spot. Once your name/spot is up you can send him whatever mask you want. This person probably had Niko send him shortly after offering them up.
I think you guys have had better luck than I have contacting Niko. I was the guy above who mentioned Nikos got back to me a few days after my initial contact asking if the picture I sent him was a Castle 75k. I responded that same day (Saturday) and told him yes, but I decided on The Shape 78. I mentioned that I could send payment out ASAP and that I was excited to have him work on a mask for me. That was about Saturday late morning, early afternoon. I never heard back from him. I really feel like I’m bugging him if I send him another message.
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I think you guys have had better luck than I have contacting Niko. I was the guy above who mentioned Nikos got back to me a few days after my initial contact asking if the picture I sent him was a Castle 75k. I responded that same day (Saturday) and told him yes, but I decided on The Shape 78. I mentioned that I could send payment out ASAP and that I was excited to have him work on a mask for me. That was about Saturday late morning, early afternoon. I never heard back from him. I really feel like I’m bugging him if I send him another message.
Sometimes it takes him a few days to respond. I’ve sent multiple msgs to him before he’s responded with different thoughts before.
Thanks for that, I appreciate the heads up. I kinda figured that was the case. I’ll just be patient and wait. I’m sure he’ll get back to me pretty soon
Freddy Loper’s take on the sculpt!
I think you guys have had better luck than I have contacting Niko. I was the guy above who mentioned Nikos got back to me a few days after my initial contact asking if the picture I sent him was a Castle 75k. I responded that same day (Saturday) and told him yes, but I decided on The Shape 78. I mentioned that I could send payment out ASAP and that I was excited to have him work on a mask for me. That was about Saturday late morning, early afternoon. I never heard back from him. I really feel like I’m bugging him if I send him another message.
I think you have no choice but keep bugging him, that’s how it works with Nikos.
Awesome! I missed this post.
Another from James
I think you have no choice but keep bugging him, that’s how it works with Nikos.
Ok, I appreciate it. I’ll send him another message soon if I don’t hear back from him
Ok, I appreciate it. I’ll send him another message soon if I don’t hear back from him
Eventually he should give up and answer you, if you keep bugging him he’ll understand you’re serious about ordering a mask
Pretty amazing this guy can knock out a complex sculpt like this in 3 hours and change. Is there pics of the finished mask yet?
ToddB
!! Probably best H1 in my eyes to date
