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ROTB - New Beast line coming soon...
#26
Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:25 PM
#27
Posted 12 January 2012 - 11:37 PM
Enjoy!
That figure looks right at home with your collection. It blends in perfectly!!
...SO awesome next to the Giraffe and the color contrast with OMFG figures makes for a nice display.
As Khaomera said...when / how are these going to be made available?
Spill it man! That Lion is awesome!
#28
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:41 AM
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#29
Posted 13 January 2012 - 10:28 AM
Initially, the idea was to go 60mm-65mm in scale, mono-colored with basic articulation. Either just the shoulders at this scale or try the neck, shoulders, elbows, legs, knees. There was also talk about non-articulated figures as well. Is this something that you guys would be interested in? If that was successful, then a Joe sized or He-Man sized release.
I've been in talks with them since June and will be handling all the marketing/promotion (and likely the distribution) for them. There are a few different properties that they have developed so far but they decided to go with the armored beast figures first, since there will be a nostalgic draw to them and thus a larger potential customer base.
So really though, what do you think about the scale of these? And what format?
Non-articulated, non painted?
Shoulder articulation, non painted?
Shoulder articulation, painted?
Full articulation, non-painted? (these are what they are currently getting quoted in China)
Full articulation, painted?
#30
Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:35 AM
Non-articulated, non painted
or
Shoulder articulation, painted
for smaller figures. Never been crazy about lots of points of articulation in smaller figures.
Have really loved the designs so far!
Edit:
Whatever is decided on, wouldn't stop me from getting some figures.
Edited by khaomera, 13 January 2012 - 11:50 AM.
#31
Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:37 AM
#32
Posted 13 January 2012 - 11:51 AM
So based on that I'd say; Full Articulation and painted!
But not really sure about the scale, think they'll have to decide wether they make it a BB/Muscle morph based on the scale of design looking at the prototype figure beside the orignal BB. Somehow this scale/look for me as a BB freak doesn't feel comfortable. As mentioned they're a bit to slim in my idea which is the part where the muscle feeling comes in for me. Maybe a GI Joe scale size would fit them better...
Any ideas on the arm structures, will the move like a BB arm or bend more like a GI Joe?
Think these are some crucial issues that have to be decided to position this new type of figure within the already know toy series. Since it is placed and they have the looks like a BB think they already made a choise.......?
How far is your influence within the design process going Jkaris as I think it might be interested to organise some sort of poll on here to see what most people on the board think at crucial points. I think the scale would for sure be a crucial issue in this one. Also looking at details of the original digital 3D figure that might get lost working on a to small scale, an issue you already noted in the video.
So far so good though keep other figs comming
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#33
Posted 13 January 2012 - 12:20 PM
what about the right to recreate the BB characters ?
Edited by trumanshower, 13 January 2012 - 12:21 PM.
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#34
Posted 13 January 2012 - 12:55 PM
I'll pass that along. If these go well, I am sure we will see more reptilian figures.Looks neat. I'd be interested in a crocodile.
On the arms, it depends on what the factory can do. If more than just shoulder articulation, then they will bend at the elbows. There is talk of a swivel in the upper arms, like Joes do.Any ideas on the arm structures, will the move like a BB arm or bend more like a GI Joe?
How far is your influence within the design process going Jkaris as I think it might be interested to organise some sort of poll on here to see what most people on the board think at crucial points. I think the scale would for sure be a crucial issue in this one. Also looking at details of the original digital 3D figure that might get lost working on a to small scale, an issue you already noted in the video.
So far so good though keep other figs comming
As far as my influence, I am working with them to figure out what to go with first, based on what I know from being with you guys for years and the feedback you guys put in now. In the end, it's their decision, but they want to launch a successful line, not something that will fizzle. That is why feedback early on is so important.
On the details, I was told that this is because of the way the prototype was manufactured. Anything injection molded would keep the full set of details, minus ones adjusted for articulation points.
From talking to them, I think getting a license from Takara for the original characters wouldn't be feasible, price wise.what about the right to recreate the BB characters ?
BTW, I saw a rendering of a squat BB styled figure that you guys would love. I'll see if I can post it at some point.
#35
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:39 PM
I am partial to miniatures that DON'T have articulation, but I may be in the minority.
#36
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:39 PM
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#37
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:45 PM
#38
Posted 13 January 2012 - 01:59 PM
So really though, what do you think about the scale of these? And what format?
Non-articulated, non painted?
Shoulder articulation, non painted?
Shoulder articulation, painted?
Full articulation, non-painted? (these are what they are currently getting quoted in China)
Full articulation, painted?
What kind of costs are we looking at? OMFG pricing or MOTUC pricing?
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If they're unpainted, non-articulated is fine. Since they're similar in size to the OMFGs, I'd be fine if they were similarly single-colored and non-articulated. Crawdad Kid looks like he might fit in next to these guys nicely.
If weapons are included, I'd expect at least one shoulder joint. (Think Galactic Heroes/Super Hero Squad.) Just enough to raise an arm so they can "fight" would be nice.
...personally I'd rather hear more about the squat guys. And I dunno about most of you but a very large number of my purchases are determined by price-- like many, these guys are probably going on a shelf anyway, so a joint or two for weapon/gravity-related purposes is all I would need.
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#39
Posted 13 January 2012 - 02:03 PM
I also think it would be nice to keep them the same scale as the reg BB. As of now they look a little taller.
#40
Posted 13 January 2012 - 02:46 PM
#41
Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:16 PM
#42
Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:38 PM
Edited by Clawfreak, 13 January 2012 - 04:38 PM.
#43
Posted 13 January 2012 - 04:40 PM
Non-painted is my preference regardless of articulation type. If this line was a flat-out redux of the Battle Beast style, I'd say painted is a must, but the style of these do not look friendly to factory-paint application. I'd trust painted figs at the Joe scale, but not these.
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#44
Posted 13 January 2012 - 05:34 PM
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#45
Posted 13 January 2012 - 05:48 PM
http://minifigures.b...y-boarders.html
However, i think there best bet with this line is to appeal to bb collectors which means painted and articulated. However, if they go with a larger size, they might get lost in the shuffle of all the other motu like action figures. Also, at a larger size with articulation and paint, they will probably be more expensive. I suppose theyd be more like the independent outer spacemen toy line, which i dont know too much about.
#46
Posted 13 January 2012 - 06:04 PM
What line is ROBT?
Is this a kickstarter deal again?
I like it, what ever it is.
No Paint and No/Little Articulation, Please.
Edited by PimpNugget, 13 January 2012 - 06:07 PM.
Dude, you make me laugh.......at you.
#47
Posted 13 January 2012 - 07:24 PM
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I'll post the full name once I get the ok. Likely after the artwork for the site and packaging is complete.
As far as Kickstarter goes, maybe. That is something that appealed to them when they saw the success of OMFG's Kickstarter project. Myself, I think that would be a great way for them to gauge how popular/successful the line would be. If I can talk them into going that route, I will, but in the end, it's up to them.
#48
Posted 13 January 2012 - 07:31 PM
But I hope that they are small enough to fit in with the rest of my collection. Any larger/more articulated, and I may buy a figu or two for the novelty's sake, but that is about it.
I will flat out BLOW money on minis, though. Sad, but true.
#49
Posted 13 January 2012 - 08:45 PM
ROTB is the initials of the line's name. You are more than welcome to put out some guesses. That should be entertaining.
I will start with an easy one : Return Of The Beasts
#50
Posted 13 January 2012 - 08:50 PM
ROTB is the initials of the line's name. You are more than welcome to put out some guesses. That should be entertaining.
I'll post the full name once I get the ok. Likely after the artwork for the site and packaging is complete.
As far as Kickstarter goes, maybe. That is something that appealed to them when they saw the success of OMFG's Kickstarter project. Myself, I think that would be a great way for them to gauge how popular/successful the line would be. If I can talk them into going that route, I will, but in the end, it's up to them.
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I guess paint and articulation would be cool.
As long as paint doesn't get used as a replacement for detailed sculpts.
More Battle Beast than M.U.S.C.L.E.
The way I see paint is that it tends to be used as a cover up of a bad scupt.
MIMP sculpts got weeker and weeker when paint started being applied.
The new trash figures and crazy bones I think would also be in that week sculpt catagory.
Edited by PimpNugget, 13 January 2012 - 08:58 PM.
Dude, you make me laugh.......at you.