Full figure The Teflon Don - John Gotti (Brioni Suit by Toribox)

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"I think the brand mark would be sincerity” - John Gotti

John Joseph Gotti, Jr., also known as "The Teflon Don" or "The Dapper Don", was an American gangster and the Gambino Crime Family's boss from 1985 until 2001. His outspoken attitude, stylish appearance, and apparent imperviousness to convictions made him one of the most popular mobsters in history.

As y’all can probably tell by now, I’m interested in producing a wide variety of characters that help enlighten people about different sectors of society and periods in history. They’ll all intersect in some way, at some point or another, and everything will make more sense when it’s all said and done. There’s a theme to each line of characters.

Under the umbrella of the Criminal Underworld,
Pablo Escobar is the face of Narco line. And now, The Teflon Don will represent the beginning of the Mafia line.

Wether you’re interested in making a small run out of this, or solely interested in the head sculpt, let me know. Either way, the real Mob is finally coming to the 1/6 scene.

 

[mailalan]

I'm definitely interested in the head sculpt and possibly a full figure depending on price.

 

[Modest247]

Interested in a possible full figure

 

[Jb934483]

Interested
[email protected]

 

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John Gotti elevated the public’s notion of a mob boss to near mythic status. As head of the Gambino crime family, he carved a colorful and extremely public figure, not just in New York City, but across the nation.

Tabloid newspapers called him the Teflon Don for his remarkable ability to avoid prosecution. He was also known as the Dapper Don, due to his immaculate style, which consisted of double-breasted Italian suits from Brioni, hand-painted silk ties and his halo of perfectly coiffed hair.

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This will be an extremely limited run. More details will be announced after the painted prototype is unveiled.

 

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The subject of several books, numerous magazine covers and an HBO movie, Mr. Gotti was a prolific Mob boss who captured America's imagination.

“He was the perfect picture of what everyone imagines Mafia bosses to be,” Capeci and co-author Gene Mustain wrote in “Mob Star.” “He was gravel-voiced and smart-alecky, and handsome in a dangerous-looking way. He was good on his feet. He did for the Mafia what JFK did for politics 25 years before; he made it entertaining.”

The painted prototype should be unveiled soon. I’ll reach out, personally, to those who have expressed interest.

 

[mailalan]

That looks great!

 

[kstarke-records]

interested

 

[alexgargano09@gmail]

Hi! Is this head sculpt still available?

 

[alexgargano09@gmail]

HIGHLY INTERESTED In any mob heads

 

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“John Gotti was well liked for a number of reasons, beyond just his neighborhood. He was a charismatic guy, he was very out there, he was a very handsome, good-looking man. He came from a very rough, hard background, so nobody saw him as some elitist who inherited a lofty position in organized crime from a father or a relative. He fought his way out of desperately poor circumstances when he grew up, so on that level, working guys like him” ⁣⁣⁣⁣⁣
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This is the first painted prototype, courtesy of Owen. A full project is in the works, with Toribox tailoring one of his custom Brioni suits.

I’ll be offering more flexibility with this one so please comment below if interested in any of the following:

1) Painted head sculpt + suit

2) Unpainted head sculpt + suit

3) Unpainted head sculpt

 

[Jb934483]

Looks good I’m interested in the painted head sculpt & suit

 

[mailalan]

Interested in the unpainted head

 

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In his glory days, New Yorkers couldn’t get enough of John Gotti. When he was on the front page, it was said, the paper sold out. According to the F.B.I. agent J. Bruce Mouw, who led the investigations into his crimes, he was “the first media Don”. While his rivals went underground and undercover, he swaggered like Edward G. Robinson, always flanked a group bodyguards and never opening a door when one of his boys could do it for him. While he always insisted, with a smirk, that he was a humble salesman of plumbing supplies, not since Al Capone had a boss advertised quite so clearly who he was and how much he wanted everyone to know. He openly taunted police and investigators on his trail, waving to them as he passed or sending over minions with coffee.⁣ Law enforcement’s inability to put him away, despite the swagger, won him the nickname the Teflon Don. ⁣

For many, The Last Don’s most distinguishing physical feature was his hair. His silver mane was styled into a very eighties bouffant every day at his H.Q., where he had installed a barber’s chair. Along with the cut, wash and blow-dry, he would take a manicure before changing into the suit that had been delivered freshly pressed by one of his soldiers.⁣
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Here are better pics of this beautifully painted piece. More details to come.

 

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Colloquially known as “The Dapper Don”, John Gotti rejected the new mob uniform of leisurewear for an outfit that spoke openly of money and power. Once elevated to the top job, his first visit was to a proper tailor. Brioni was a favorite, DeLisi another, and he would accompany his $2,000 bespoke suits with hand-painted floral silk ties and matching pocket-square. Over these might be a camel-hair coat or fawn reefer, and perhaps a cashmere scarf. Shoes were handmade, socks monogrammed.⁣
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Here is the first sample of ”The Dapper Don’s” custom (Brioni) suit, courtesy of Toribox. ⁣
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Let me know what you think. What adjustments would you like to see reflected in the prototype?

Sidenote: The Gotti family is aware of this project and fully support it. Your COA’s might be signed by them. Stay tuned.

 

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John Gotti was arguably the most popular American gangster since Al Capone. The Dapper Don was always impeccably dressed, moving around in custom suits worth thousands of dollars, a diamond pinky ring that would make Julius Caesar jealous, topped off with his perfectly groomed silver mane. This put him on the cover of Time magazine, between the covers of several biographies and on silk-screens by Andy Warhol.

The Teflon Don acquired a celebrity commensurate with those who drew on his legend for their art, winking at the law enforcement authorities and, if not exactly endearing himself to the public, earning its respect as an operator who knew how to beat the system.

Here are images of the second prototype, painted by Jacob Rahmier..