No Takers on $80,000 Bigfoot, 2 Days Left

Clifford LaBrecque standing next to his Bigfoot Replica he commissioned for $9000 

"It took three months to get it from my head to his (the sculptor's) head," -- Clifford LaBrecque, 73, of the fiberglass-and-fur model of Bigfoot

Fans, you may remember Clifford LaBrecque from our earlier post, "Man Shoots Bigfoot, Makes Bigfoot Mad, and Then Builds a $9000 Statue". Yes, this is the same man who in 1977 was determined to shoot Bigfoot one fateful night in Des Moines, Iowa.

The event left such an impression he was determined to commission a replica of what he saw. Looks like he's trying to make $71,000 on his $9000 investment. The replica has been available on eBay for a starting bid of $80,000 since July 16th, with two only days left there have been no takers. 

A starting bid of $80,000? Perhaps Mr. Labrecque does not understand how auctions work. 

For $80,000 you would hope he would provide the shipping (at least) -- not so. As the description of the product clearly indicates you have to pick it up in Arkansas:

In 1976, after years of study and research, a young man named Clifford LaBrecque undertook a challenge that stunned the Bigfoot world. Mr. LaBrecque built one of the best detailed "museum quality" models of Bigfoot. How he did it is a mystery that will probably never be known. One look and it shouts this is the "real thing"--eyes that follow you, and hands, fingers, and toes, are all in great detail. This fantastic piece of work has been stored for over 30 years. This is the first opportunity you have to own Bigfoot. It can be a tremendous attraction for showing this part of American folklore.

All inquiries about this piece should be directed to Clifford LaBrecque at 1-870-291-1863.  THE ITEM LOCATION IS IN  ARKANSAS TO BE PICKED UP THERE.

Another interesting line is:

Mr. LaBrecque built one of the best detailed "museum quality" models of Bigfoot. How he did it is a mystery that will probably never be known. 

Fortunately for you, fans, this is not a mystery to Bigfoot Lunch Club. In 2011 The Baxter Bulletin printed an article describing exactly how he came upon the fiberglass and fur replica:

"It took three months to get it from my head to his (the sculptor's) head," said Clifford LaBrecque, 73, of the fiberglass-and-fur model of Bigfoot he commissioned in 1976 at a cost then of $9,000.

Jack Links Sasquatch Joins Book Club to Appeal to Women

Screen shot of Jack Links new Spot appealing to women

We are back from vacation and found this in our in-box! A new Jack Link's Jerky campaign that targets women. Instead of people "Messin with Sasquatch," Sasquatch finds his way into otherwise domesticated situations, where his tendency to do things on his own terms wreaks more havoc than ever.

According to Carmichael Lynch, the ad agency responsible for the new campaign:

Nearly half of all jerky eaters are female. So how do you target this growing consumer segment? The obvious answer, of course: bring Sasquatch to the ladies. For the first time Jack Link's brand mascot Sasquatch finds himself solely in the company of women. And what better scenario than your average weekday book club. In a new spot from Carmichael Lynch, we say goodbye to crudités and make way for a new finger food, Jack Link's Turkey Jerky. The move from cucumber sandwiches to jerky brings Sasquatch out of the forest and into the well-appointed sitting room. Though as we discover, it may be the perfect snack for an afternoon soiree, but Sasquatch might be better left in the woods.

"Book Club" is one of nine commercials from Jack Link's newest campaign "Snackin' with Sasquatch." The 15-second Rocky Morton-helmed spots maintain all the irreverence that fans of the Effie-winning “Messin’ with Sasquatch” campaign love.

Carmichael Lynch has elevated the brand of Sasquatch and Jerky simultaneously. Thank you Carmichael Lynch for creating a lasting bond between brands and people.Watch the commercials for the new "Snackin' with Sasquatch" campaign Below:

BOOK CLUB


GAMING




GARAGE




CONFERENCE CALL




CARPOOL

Credits: 

Agency: Carmichael Lynch

Chief Creative Officer: Dave Damman

Associate Creative Director/Art Director: Brad Harrison

Senior Copywriters: Tim Blevins and William Bloomfield

Director of Integrated Production: Joe Grundhoefer

Senior Content Producer: Freddie Richards

Account Executive(s): Sofya Guterman

Account Director: Holly Wheeler

Production Company: MJZ

Director: Rocky Morton

Senior Executive Producer: Scott Howard

Producer: Donald Taylor          

Director of Photography: Mattias Rudh

Editing House: HutchCo Technologies

Editor: Jim Hutchins

Asst. Editor: Joaquin Machado

Executive Producer: Jane Hutchins

Post Production/Special Effects: Rabbit Content

Creative Director: Nick Losq

Executive Producer: Joby Barnhart

Producer: Lloyd Dsouza

Music House: Black Iris

Sound Designer: Francois Blaignan and Joel Waters

Audio Mix: Lime Studios

Mixer: Joel Waters

Click the following link to see our entire coverage of the Jack Links Sasquatch

Giants Pitcher Brian Wilson Brings Bigfoot To ESPY Awards

Brian Wilson is not with just any Sasquatch, the Jack Link's Beef Jerky Sasquatch

You can tweet questions to the Jack Link's Sasquatch with the hashtag #Asksquatch see results below the article. 

By CONNOR ADAMS SHEETS
July 11, 2012 9:46 PM EDT 

San Francisco Giants pitcher Brian Wilson brought Sasquatch along as his date to the ESPYs Wednesday evening, shocking onlookers along the red carpet at the 20th-annual ESPN award ceremony. 

The always entertaining player did it up once again by bringing along some guy (or gal) dressed up as Bigfoot as his plus-one to the awards ceremony. Wilson tweeted about it before gracing the Los Angeles red carpet with their presence: 

"Who is my plus one? He is! @ESPYS‪#brosquatch‬," adding the following message later: "I'm rollin with Squatch all night, tweet me a question you want me to ask him.‪ #AskSquatch‬." 

It is most likely the first time that a yeti has been seen on the red carpet at any awards show, let alone the ESPYs, which can be a tame affair some years.