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staticash |
Posted: Thu Jul 11, 2019 8:50 pm |
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Hi, all!
First off, these are not my pics. I found them uncredited on a tattoo collection site, or I would give credit where it is due.
Anyway, does anyone know anything about the history of the original SC Jason Jessee Neptune decks? Or where I can find this information?
Anything like: which was made first, last, or the production order of them? (if numbered L to R, 1-6)
I’ve read claims that #1-4 are all "the rarest." Which is actually the most rare? The most common? Most expensive? Least expensive?
Really anything you could tell me would be incredibly appreciated!
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chall5 |
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 10:02 am |
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Inspiration was a tattoo on Jessee's back
Bat nose the first and rarest with shark tail graphic done by Jim Phillips, then crescent moon nose cos Jessee thought it was weird having a bat underwater and removal of EEEEs. Graphic then redone by Johnny Mojo, various changes including meramid tail, tattoos on Neptune, lettering changes, different top logo.
They all fetch a pretty penny ($000s) but a NOS mint bat nose would go very large. So far only used examples have appeared on the market. |
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staticash |
Posted: Sat Jul 13, 2019 11:04 am |
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That's awesome! Thanks a TON, seriously!
Do you know where the "blank moon" (#1 on far left) fits into the time line? And what is that deck actually called?
Price-wise, how does that one compare? There seems to be even less info on that one than the rest.
Thanks Again!!! |
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chall5 |
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 10:25 am |
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One on the left probably came after bat nose but before crescent moon
They tend to be known by the tail logo eg. Shark tail or mermaid tail |
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alldayphila |
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 12:50 pm |
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Artwork ripped from this 1967 Moby Grape poster:
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staticash |
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 3:16 pm |
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chall5 wrote: One on the left probably came after bat nose but before crescent moon
They tend to be known by the tail logo eg. Shark tail or mermaid tail
Thanks! It's crazy to me that there appears to be less information and fewer pictures of this "blank moon shark tail" than there are of the rarest bat nose.
Is there any place I should look or contact for more information on this deck? Any ideas at all?
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staticash |
Posted: Sun Jul 14, 2019 3:53 pm |
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alldayphila wrote: Artwork ripped from this 1967 Moby Grape poster:
Interesting, did Jim Phillips admit it in an interview or something? If so, can I get a link? I'd love to read the story.
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chall5 |
Posted: Mon Jul 15, 2019 8:16 am |
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staticash |
Posted: Wed Jul 17, 2019 11:45 am |
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Cool, thanks!
So it's speculation?
Unless actually stated, I can see it as possible inspiration for the banner, but there are a myriad of ancient depictions of Neptune that are closer in appearance than the flyer. |
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skategreaser |
Posted: Sun Jul 21, 2019 11:36 pm |
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hit Jason up on IG, he's responded to a couple questions i've asked him. took a while but he did respond |
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