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Baron Von Munchausen

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avatar Althestane
Level 14 : Journeyman Skinner
Posted 07/15/12 3:32:57 pm
07/15/12
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"I have found that a modicum of snuff can be most efficacious!"

The inestimable, irreproachable, Baron Karl Friedrich Hieronymus von Münchhausen!  The man, the myth, the movie - here in his appearance from the eponymous movie by Terry Gilliam.  (If you don't know it or haven't seen it, go look it up!) As a true historical and literary figure, the Baron was infamous for stretching the truth and the fantastically embellished accounts of his adventures, which he nonetheless firmly believed and proclaimed to be absolutely true.  In Gilliams film, you get to see all of the Baron's fantasy brought to life.  If you can get past the early-80's vibe, the movie is a visual feast, equal parts comedy, commentary, and adventure, tinged with just a hint of disturbing nightmare (the appearance of the grim reaper coming at the Baron will creep you out for days).


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The skin is all my own work. Now go watch this movie!

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Gender:Male
Tags:Movie, Contest, Baron, Von, Munchausen, Terry, Gilliam, Famous People

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ScarletBox
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High Grandmaster Architect
August 24, 2012, 7:07 am

This is one of the most awesome skins I have ever seen!
*Subscribed*
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ninja2308
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August 21, 2012, 1:44 am

I fell down dead
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LilFella
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Level 62
High Grandmaster Robot
August 1, 2012, 7:41 am

Makes me happy knowing that this skin got such a great placement! Go Baron Munchausen!
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Althestane
Level 14
Journeyman Skinner
August 3, 2012, 12:52 pm

And it makes me happy knowing people were rooting for the Baron!  I may have to take a stab at his amazing companions now.
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Diam0ndSpad3
Level 24
Expert Artist
July 30, 2012, 1:32 am

This should have won. Absolutely brilliant!
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Althestane
Level 14
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July 30, 2012, 3:51 pm

Glad you like it! I'm quite happy making the top 25 though, and on my first contest entry.  All the finalists have done a great job!
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Iamyew
Level 19
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July 29, 2012, 10:30 pm

Ok, just have to point this out... his eyes are brown in the picture =P Trololol! but good skin =D
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Althestane
Level 14
Journeyman Skinner
July 30, 2012, 3:30 pm

Hah! Yea, i think it's a fuzzy picture - for some reason it was hard to find clear images of John Neville as the Baron, but i seem to recall that he actually did have grey/blue eyes in the movie. Although now i'm not sure anymore :P time to watch the movie again to find out!
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PixelatorJ
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July 26, 2012, 4:51 am

this is AWESOME MAN!! it might win! :)
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spacemonkiee
Level 54
Grandmaster Geek
July 26, 2012, 1:16 am

Wow, that face is amazing! Love the Terry Gilliam movie too. You're sure to do well in the contest!
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discworld
Level 26
Expert Ninja
July 17, 2012, 6:44 pm

This is fantastic! A great film, and a very well done skin! Diamond
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Happybandaid
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Level 37
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July 17, 2012, 1:12 am

Great skin man, subscribed! Keep it up!
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Althestane
Level 14
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July 23, 2012, 3:13 pm

Thank you, I shall.  Already looking forward to what might be next month's skin contest!
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zandinavian
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Expert Artist
July 16, 2012, 2:56 pm

I think we have our winner. Incredible!
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Althestane
Level 14
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July 23, 2012, 3:10 pm

Hah! thanks!  But there are a LOT of good skins and more than a handful of great ones in this contest.  The judges have their work cut out for them!
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LilFella
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July 16, 2012, 4:38 am

Great skin.
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Xiff
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July 15, 2012, 8:21 pm

Oh good lord! I never expected to see the Baron as a skin, and done well at that.
Absolutely love the skin. Best of luck in the contest.
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Althestane
Level 14
Journeyman Skinner
July 23, 2012, 3:12 pm

Anything I can do to get people to see the (is the 80's too soon for "classic"?) film! 
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Kefka
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Level 63
High Grandmaster Ghast Rider
July 15, 2012, 12:20 pm

I have never heard of him, but very well done skin! diamond for u
Check out my entry as well
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Althestane
Level 14
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July 15, 2012, 6:22 pm

Thank you, sir! I'm a fan of good ol' Gort, though i haven't seen the recent re-make. Good luck in the contest!
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Kefka
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Level 63
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July 15, 2012, 6:40 pm

The remake was nothing special, however Gort looks awesome in it.
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Timmabean
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July 15, 2012, 11:36 am

This is wonderfully made. Terrific 

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