Published by Joe on 04 Nov 2009 at 12:10 pm
November 4, 2009

Sometimes the storyboard guys and directors would request certain items from me if they were getting confused. ( Heck, even I got confused sometimes.) They didn’t know what they could and could not do with Lumpus’ eyes, since he wore glasses. So I did as many poses as I could think of that they could keep and use. ( Notice the all important “approved” stamp that says, yes, the buck stops here. Joe approved it, so if it sucks it’s his fault.)
Lumpus was my favorite to storyboard. He was so devoid of morals, so self centered and lacking any type of courage, I loved pummeling him. We had an episode where he decided to leave camp, and we just had him continuously getting run over by huge semi trucks while Slinkman tried to talk him into coming back. Of course there was always compassion if I felt that we had gone too far.
I guess I miss him. I miss all of these guys.
juan alfonso on 04 Nov 2009 at 8:25 pm #
Thanks for the Lumpus model sheet!I suppose he deserved what he got,considering he basically took the camp over from what appears to be a pink,wrinkled Heffer.I always liked his attempts to impress Miss Doe(and failing).
Rino on 04 Nov 2009 at 8:29 pm #
Of course I watched the episode.. Lumpus is very funny..
But someday I know he’ll be back.. all campers will be back.. I’m sure >=)
Those faces are awesome! hehe
Charles Brubaker on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:38 pm #
I noticed that all the CN creators and art directors would have these custom made stamps to be used behind-the-scenes.
Somebody should put up a collection of personalized stamps the creators used on their respective shows.
JC on 04 Nov 2009 at 10:48 pm #
of course you miss him!! everybody does!! !!I wish we could see him again someday!! !!darn!!
Rino on 04 Nov 2009 at 11:54 pm #
And nostalgy comes back again..
Look at your July 22nd post Joe..
There’s Lumpus, And there you are telling us you miss your characters..
He’s just using some technique to control your head! Hehehe
He wants to come back!
He won’t give up!
Those characters won’t be in that box forever!
I’ve waited more than a year to get the 3rd and 4th season of Camp Lazlo before..
They had to do all the translating so I could watch it here in my country..
Now I feel those old times when I was excited waiting for new episodes have returned..
I know it could take long to have them back.. (Maybe years)
But We are in November already.. And I feel like time has not passed since the July 22nd post! haha
I want a Clam model sheet! Haven’t seen one posted here!
(Sorry for the grammar mistakes.. I’m still learning english)
JC on 05 Nov 2009 at 5:50 pm #
well, I don’t know when you will get back your characters, but I wish it could be soon, time is passing and life is ending, besides, when you get them back, I wish your kaboing channel could have different idioms (english, spanish, french), so that, every people in their country could enjoy the shows with their respective idiom. It sounds complicated but it worths to try.
Tommy on 07 Nov 2009 at 3:34 pm #
A Memerble Lumpus Moment
Comander Who-Ha!: Lupus, For Not Following the rules. No More Milky-Wilky for You, EVER!
Lumpus: (Gasp)
Andy on 08 Nov 2009 at 7:31 pm #
Hey Joe,
Nickelodeon just launched a new channel up here in the great white Canadian north and it’s airing Rocko! I’ve been having a blast watching those old episodes, and figured I should leave a note for any other Canadians who might frequent your blog and want to catch it.
Andy