mannequins wanted

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 1:23 pm

I'm searching for full-body adult mannequins (mostly female, but a few male) for a project I'm trying to put together for Burning Man 2006. Damaged condition is okay: with or without heads, chipped surfaces, broken off hands/arms/feet acceptable.

I'm in the Los Angeles area but can also possibly arrange for pick up in the bay area (and points between there and LA), San Diego, Denver and Phoenix regions. Willing to pay a reasonable price, according to condition.

Please message me if you have any info/leads. Thanks!

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Sun Mar 05, 2006 4:47 pm

i was looking for a one in nice condition for my own project, ebay was the cheapest i could find. good luck though.

Post by **AntiM** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 6:56 am

They are hard to come by. I've wanted one for projects past and never did find an affordable one.

Mannequin heads, now those are available at most beauty colleges.

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:44 am

I don't really have much in the way of plans for what I'll do when I'm done with these, so if you still want one for your project after BM, let me know.

robotland · Post by **robotland** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 7:46 am

Truly, they are a coveted commodity. Years and years ago I had the pleasure of riding an electric railroad maintainance vehicle down a stretch of track that eventually became part of the KalHaven Trail that runs between the Lake Michigan shore at South Haven and Kalamazoo- In a ditch along a wooded section of rail we came upon a boxcarload of old mannequins that had been dumped some time previously. One of the creepiest things I think I've ever seen.
On several sites, I've seen instructions for making dress dummies or el-cheapo spookhouse mannequins by throwing on old clothes and having a friend cover you in duct tape....Not sure what degree of detail you're looking for, but it does work for a rough shape and the price is right.

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 10:52 am

Not sure what degree of detail you're looking for

How about:

I'm searching for full-body adult mannequins (mostly female, but a few male) ... Damaged condition is okay: with or without heads, chipped surfaces, broken off hands/arms/feet acceptable.

That is the degree of detail I'm looking for.

Dustdevil · Post by **Dustdevil** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 11:54 am

Ivy,

If you find something in the Bay Area and need a place to store them until you can get up here, I have a lot of space at my warehouse in West Oakland and would be happy to help out if I can.

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 12:03 pm

Is it possible to put pariscraft over one of those wickerwork ones? Those may (or may not) be a little more affordable.

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:13 pm

I'm really looking for full-body ones--with legs and arms (arms are less importnant). I've not ever encountered wicker ones with limbs; in fact, I haven't seen any made of wicker recently. Lots of canvas, very popular it seems.

I have a friend in SF who already offered his garage as storage, Dustdevil, but I appreciate the offer.

CagedKitty · Post by **CagedKitty** » Mon Mar 06, 2006 1:21 pm

I need a mannequin for my project too. Maybe we could buy in burningman bulk. We're not all doing the same project are we?

lagerhead · Post by **lagerhead** » Tue Apr 11, 2006 7:51 pm

Hey Ivy I have two full body maneqins. They are in kinda bad shape but could be cleaned up. I live in Oxnard north of LA. So if you want em or you want to check em out email me at [email protected]

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 8:15 pm

Bad shape is o-kay! You should see some of these poor babies I've saved from terrible fates...one girl had her head broken clena off and 3/4 of her leg sawed through. But she's on her way to a better life now...

Sent you an email, thanks!

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:42 pm

CagedKitty wrote:I need a mannequin for my project too. Maybe we could buy in burningman bulk. We're not all doing the same project are we?

someone just asked for a dozen on the boulder/denver area burner list.

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 9:51 pm

Yes, I saw a guy from Denver asking for mannequins in the "Playalicious Playwear" (orwhateverthefuckitscalled) tribe. I offered to pass on the names of the 2 Denver area mannequin companies I found but he hasn't responded.

Current mannequin tally=6.5. Woot!

spectabillis · Post by **spectabillis** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 10:46 pm

.5, target practice?

i forgot, how many are you looking for ivy?

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Wed Apr 12, 2006 11:27 pm

.5, target practice?

I bought a mannequin from a guy on Craig's List and he had an extra set of legs he threw in for free.

One of my co-workers (who has an in with the guy who stores all the mannequins for the museum...) keeps asking me "what are you going to do with all those mannequins in the desert? Shoot them?"

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:05 am

Set them up at a rave camp?

theCryptofishist · Post by **theCryptofishist** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:40 am

Ivy, we gotta find this guy!

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:11 am

Hee!

I my co-worker and I looked like that yesterday. Except he carried the torso and got a nice reach-around to her breasts while I carried the bottom half and goosed her. It was quite scandalous!

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 7:15 pm

i forgot, how many are you looking for ivy?

My bad, I totally forgot to answer. I'm looking for 12-15, the more the merrier, of course.

Put up a little site up about the project. It's still being tweaked. I was inspired to write a blog about all the stories that seem to crop up while collecting these mannequins. If anyone is interested, here's the link:

http://dreamtime.bluedream.com/forest/FashionForest.htm

Chai Guy · Post by **Chai Guy** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:25 pm

I love the blog Ivy, it's fantastic!

ibdave · Post by **ibdave** » Thu Apr 13, 2006 8:46 pm

Ivy, I sent you a PM....

Rose630 · Post by **Rose630** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:46 am

Hi Ivy,

My name is Rose. I'm a film major at LBCC in long beach, ca. I'm googling everywhere in search of mannequins for a music video for my final project. I was hoping if you can, diret me to find these places for mannequins. i didn't find much on craig's list. and if they are in really good shape that would be most helpful. i tried to email you but i'm not sure if its the right one. hope to hear from you soon!

thanks,

Rose

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Sat Apr 22, 2006 6:19 am

Hey Rose,

You can get new mannequins in good condition pretty inexpensively (~$125-150) from http://www.acmedirect.com; they have a warehouse in downtown LA where you can pick them up so as to save on shipping. I was also directed to the seller "fashionwindows" on ebay who is apparently located in Santa Ana and will also let you pick them up to save on shipping.

If you're willing to cruise the fashion district in downtown LA, there are quite a few stores selling fixtures and display props that also sell mannequins, that might be your best bet. I haven't been to any of them yet so I can't give you any reviews.

Hope that helps!

Rose630 · Post by **Rose630** » Tue Apr 25, 2006 11:21 pm

Thank you Ivy so much for your help. I'm heading to that Santa Ana warehouse this weekend. You are too cool. And if you ever want to visit our Alma Mater, i will give you a tour and some goodies of the campus. i'm in that tour group program. Thank you again,

sincerely,

Rose :)

:D

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 8:40 pm

So Rose,

What are you gonna do with those mannequins once you're done with your video...?

Rose630 · Post by **Rose630** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 8:24 pm

i couldn't check it out this weekend, cause there open during the weekdays.

what will do with them. i will let you know right away when i'm done. (if and when i get it) and i'm sure we can arrange something nice.

;)

blyslv · Post by **blyslv** » Mon May 01, 2006 1:32 pm

"Outfits made for friends’ wedding, from fabric distributed by the bride, each person making a unique creation from the same material.""

Damm you Ivy, you brought a tear to my eye.

Ivy · Post by **Ivy** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 11:47 am

Well, now I can add another store to my "do not patronize" list.

I'm in the market for one more mannequin, and you can rest assured I won't be buying it there, nor directing anyone else to.

Post by **AntiM** » Sat Jun 17, 2006 4:26 pm

Heh, I talked to them and they were referred by burners and didn't know the rules of eplaya. I'm going to take down their post or edit it. They apologized nicely and are happy to play by the rules now that they know.

Edit: Had to take down the entire post, couldn't remove the commercy sigline. mannequinmadness will be listing on craigslist rather than here.

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