BONUS SKETCH! Delorean Monster Truck & Son of the Mask Build
Today’s BONUS SKETCH ponders a new BACK TO THE FUTURE Delorean Monster Truck as it makes it’s way (like Furiosa!) into the outback of ancient Dinosaur ridden Australia! Wouldn’t that be cool for a 4th film?? You Studio Execs listenin??? Check it our IN THE GARAGE, but also in celebrating Fireball’s Sketch this morning from SON OF THE MASK, here’s some BUILD SHOTS from the Land Down Under!
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Fireball finally sketches crazy SON OF THE MASK Concept Art
Fireball’s original design for the film “SON OF THE MASK,” this wacky Muscle Car was built in Australia for the film and although the movie tanked… it was worth it just for the chase… Let’s get into it…
In the annals of cinema, there are few films as visually striking and conceptually ambitious as “SON OF THE MASK.” Released in 2005 as a sequel to the iconic 1994 comedy “The Mask,” this film aimed to capture the whimsy and imagination of its predecessor while blazing a trail of its own. At the heart of its charm lies its design language, particularly in its homage to the comic book origins of the character and its daring transformation into tangible reality on the Australian sets.
Check out the SON OF THE MASK Muscle Car IN THE GARAGE NOW!
Central to the film’s design narrative is the iconic car, a fantastical creation that seamlessly merges the sleek lines of classic automobiles with the over-the-top extravagance of cartoonish imagination. Designed by Fireball, the car serves as both a mode of transportation and a statement piece, embodying the spirit of creativity and playfulness that defines the world of “Son of the Mask.” With its bold colors, exaggerated features, and larger-than-life presence, the car becomes a character in its own right, reflecting the larger-than-life nature of the film itself.
However, perhaps the most remarkable aspect of “Son of the Mask” is its ability to bring cartoonish transformations to life through the magic of practical effects and cutting-edge visual effects technology. Filmed on location in Australia, the production faced the daunting task of translating the exaggerated antics of cartoon characters into the real world. Under the guidance of director Lawrence Guterman and a team of talented designers and technicians, the film rose to the challenge, creating a seamless blend of live-action performance and digital wizardry.
One of the most memorable sequences in the film involves the transformation of the protagonist into a cartoonish version of himself, complete with exaggerated features and rubbery limbs. Through a combination of prosthetics, animatronics, and computer-generated imagery, the filmmakers were able to bring this fantastical vision to life, creating a truly surreal and unforgettable cinematic experience.
“Son of the Mask” stands as a testament to the power of design to elevate storytelling and bring the impossible to life. From the whimsical car design to its groundbreaking visual effects, the film pays homage to its comic book roots while carving out its own place in cinematic history. And in the process, reminds us of the boundless possibilities of imagination and creativity.
SON OF THE MASK Concept Art…
This piece encapsulated the chase scene from the film SON OF THE MASK, although much of it cut. The MASK MUSCLE Car chasing Loki through the streets of Sidney. Doing everything he can to get away… mischievously. Where is the MASK CAR now?
World’s Most Powerful SKETCH… “Son of the Mask” Gallery…
These SKETCHES were done for the film “SON OF THE MASK” to explore what the Mask might be driving. Can you spot the different cars? And do these need to be in a Coloring Book?
The Volo Museum lands my SON OF THE MASK CAR…
Having been stored at WB for many years, Brian Grams of THE VOLO MUSEUM managed to snatch up my car from the film SON OF THE MASK.
If you’re ever in the Chicago area, look them up. He’s got a great Museum…
FIREBALL ART… Son of the Mask Original Concepts #TheMask #JimCarrey #Hummer #MuscleCar #ConceptCar #RoadRunner #Holden
I did these concepts back in the day for the sequel to “THE MASK” with Jim Carrey. As we say in the business, “The movie may suck, but the cars are always cool.”
The finished Mask Muscle Car is now at WB.
Fireball’s Daily Sketch… SON OF THE MASK
Here’s some original concepts for the film SON OF THE MASK with Jamie Kennedy. A pretty awful movie, but a seriously cool car, …as they say. (Who is they? …Whatever.) The car was built from an Australian Holden Monaro.
DOGFIGHT, Mask, Speed Racer, BMW & NEW MUSCLE COLORING BOOK!
It’s FRIDAY!!! And that means CARS SHOWS this weekend and we’re excited! Welcome to AUTOMOTIVE POP CULTURE DAILY where CARS & HOLLYWOOD come for Coolness… And today’s ART is THE MASK MUSCLE CAR, SPEED RACER GRX & and a great SNOOPY DOGHOUSE DOGFIGHT! *Also available Wholesale to Car Museums and Shops!
DID YOU KNOW?? Fireball’s 2025 Appearance Schedule is building with shows in SoCal… and all the way to Chicagee! Be sure to HIT THE SHOW SCHEDULE here to see where he’s going to be NEXT or reach out if you want him to do a SKETCH SIGNING or ART TALK SEMINAR or School WACKY CAR SEMINAR! So fun! askfireball@fireballtim.com
Saturday is CONEJO VALLEY CARS & COFFEE and Sunday is AMERICAN PIE in Camarillo! BEST OF SHOW Episodes coming!
FEATURED NEW COMMISSION ART NOW AVAILABLE! Today’s Commissions reveal the Ball’s insane BMW M4 FLOSSMAN WIDEBODY, BATGIRL 1955 and the CADZILLA for ZZTOP!! All now on MUGS so you can add them to your COLLECTION! (Bring one or a CANVAS PRINT to a show and have Fireball SKETCH-SIGN it!)
SPOTLIGHT! ALL NEW COLORING BOOK COVER REVEALED!!! New Coloring Books are hittin’ Barnes & Noble RAPID FIRE and this week… it’s MUSCLE CARS! Look out for it any day now and be sure check pick up the all new CLASSIC CARS or MONSTER TRUCKS!! GREAT GIFTS!! (Disclaimer: Be CAREFUL Coloring the Monster Trucks as they BITE! Seriously, we wouldn’t want you to miss a Car Show.)
NEWSFLASH! Wheels and Waves is in 2 weeks and the poster hits THIS WEEKEND! We’ll be Celebrating FIREBALL’S BIRTHDAY so GET ON IT!
PARTING ART SHOT! Another great art piece from ART FITZPATRICK & VAN KAUFMAN. What year PONTIAC was this??
BEST OF SHOW! Crazy Funky TOYOTAS!! WATCH below or on YOUTUBE!
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2025 CALENDARS, SEMA, Snake, Earnhart, Mask & ’36 CUSTOM!
The 2025 TV CAR CALENDAR is finally IN THE GARAGE!!! Just in time for the Holidays, Fireball whipsnaps the BEST TV Car Sketches into this HOT 2025 CALENDAR, featuring Hawaii 5-O, TJ Hooker, Andy Griffith and many more! Grab your Calendar NOW!
Also in today’s BLAST, Snake’s nemesis… The Duke Cadillac from ESCAPE FROM NEW YORK, Fireball getting ready for SEMA (Only 2 Weeks Away!) and will be in the TRW BOOTH #81495 to launch his NEW “RED STEEL” DESIGN!! What the heck is it?? Come to SEMA and find out! You’ll be able to buy LIMITED EDITION MERCH designed just for TRW at SEMA and Fireball will be there SIGNING/SKETCHING every day of the show from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m!!
PLUS, in the TRW Garage Shop, you’ll find retro photos of DIYers taken in their Photobooth ON SITE… but they want to see YOUR old photos ahead of time, so they’ll hang them in the garage for you to find! Go BACK TO THE FUTURE and find photos of you working in the garage with the generation that inspired you and share them… tagging @trw.us!
Celebs will be abundant at SEMA and here’s a Vintage Snap of Fireball with DALE EARNHART, JR! See how many Celebs you can spot this year!
Automotive Pop Culture can’t exist without BATMOBILES, so here’s a great shot of the car from Batman Forever, designed by Tim Flattery! Also, Fireball with his MASK MUSCLE CAR at the LA Auto Show!
Today’s EPISODE is a gorgeous… and SLAMMED 1936 PLYMOUTH KUSTOM! WATCH!
Upcoming EVENTS!! PARADE of FRIGHTS in Channel Islands (Oct 26th), WHEELS AND WAVES Channel Islands (Nov 3rd) and SEMA Nov 4-8!!
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BULLITT MUSTANG, Booze, Masks, Ferrari & a CADILLAC BEATS!
If you missed today’s ART TALK LIVE, hit it now and get the scoop on BEING GRATEFUL. Then you’ll know why I love doing sketches like this BULLITT MUSTANG! Sketching Cars brings me joy like nothing else and you need to do the same. Not sketch, but DO WHAT YOU LOVE. Then, you’ll vibrate like a mutherfu$%r and you’ll attract all things good to your life. Problem solved.
Here’s my buddy Music Producer THOM PANUNZIO pimpin’ a bit of Fireball during a photo shoot of his Corvette. It didn’t last long and no, he wasn’t driving. 😉 Also, myself at the LA AUTO SHOW back in the day with the car I did for SON OF THE MASK. Yes, my hair was RED and here’s proof.
Also in today’s blast, this 1961 FERRARI 250SWB Competition Coupe for those that need some hoyty toyty in their lives. Now stop whining about the smudge on your Ferrari Shoes. Oh… and an ALL-NEW MASTERPRINT called CADILLAC BEATS! Check it out!!!
Today’s BEST OF SHOW is this sick Chevy Suburban that’s aaaaaaalllll KUSTOM! WATCH!
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