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[2014-09-22 14:18:53 +0000 UTC]
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# Statistics
Favourites: 145; Deviations: 47; Watchers: 69
Watching: 18; Pageviews: 21403; Comments Made: 220; Friends: 18
# Interests
Tools of the Trade: Spaceclaim and Keyshot# Comments
Comments: 27
Got Andras a few months ago and absolutely love him. Thank you so much! I'm not sure what it was, but I think the phenomenal headsculpt was a key factor -- it's one of the main reasons I'm waiting for Abaddon.
Now I'm also eagerly anticipating Eligos, especially after seeing the new painted pics. Can you comment on how much input you have on the final colors? They don't look like they match your initial renders, but I'm not sure if that's an issue of lighting or not.
Thanks!
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thank you.
yeah, the colors are tricky. it's a lot of back and forth. My software has a bunch of standard colors and sometimes when I was in a hurry, I would use the standards. This caused some confusion with the fandom and so now I think I have to very careful how I choose the colors on my renders. As for the figures, yes, usually I give them a list of pantone colors and we discuss back and forth. Usually.
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Is Abaddon still in production? We haven't seen or heard anything since August, and with Andras out and Eligos coming out, it would be awesome to get an update. I'm holding off on Tyrant and the FT Sovereign for Abaddon, because I know he'll be the best. But an update would be great.
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Sorry about the delays in updates. They're coming, but I can't promise when. different projects at different levels. and some projects need to be bounced around from time to time due to various internal and external factors. but updates are coming.
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I just wanted to second mongrel's request. Your face sculpts are phenomenal and I would absolutely love to see what you could do with the faces of Fans Toys figures...which are....sorely lacking...The faces on the figures are pretty easily removed and shouldn't be hard to swap out. I realize that you would need to work with X-Transbots\KFC for manufacturing and distribution, but I think there is a potentially large enough market to make some easy money off your designs. I sincerely hope you consider it and present the idea to Keith (X-Transbots\KFC).
As an alternative, maybe you could offer a CAD model for purchase that people could then take to Shapeways or 3D print themselves. Obviously professional manufacturing would be preferable, but something is better than nothing.
On a quick side note, I really enjoyed your video demonstration of Andras and was very impressed to see the actual designer presenting the figure. Please do continue that trend!
Thanks so much for your amazing work and I look forward to what you have planned next!
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copied from my message to mongrel's inquiry:
" I think FT is doing a fine job honestly and are addressing some issues that fans have brought up. I think designers for various toy companies have a certain amount of respect for others who do what they do. It's not easy work and I know I have a lot of respect for even my biggest competitors."
also, thanks for watching the video. I have boost, hatch and arkose on their way so look for those videos to surface soon.
thank you.
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Fair enough. I appreciate your response and look forward to seeing your video on Boost\Hatch and Arkose.
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Please, PLEASE consider designing & selling replacement faces for FansToys products - their bodies & quality are top-notch but goddamn they've got some butterfaces. Perceptor and Hound (Willis) most recently. Don't get me wrong, I have 3 or 4 XTB products on my shelf too - Andras is the latest and wow! Minus all the unwanted electronics screws that is
Looking forward to your not-Galvatron, looks to me the winner among the three current contenders - FT's included.
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Thanks mongrel. I think FT is doing a fine job honestly and are addressing some issues that fans have brought up. I think designers for various toy companies have a certain amount of respect for others who do what they do. It's not easy work and I know I have a lot of respect for even my biggest competitors.
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How big compared to Apollyon is Eligos? in G1 Cyclonus was always towering over the other cons, rightfully so since Galvatron often used him for transport.
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Eligos is a about 27cm to the tip of his ears. Final height may vary after testing a little here or there.
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I'd be happy If you were able to pull off a MP styled and MP Quality Arcee,
for the last 30 years I've been waiting for a nice big awesome qualitty Arcee toy based on her Transformers 1986 movie model and the Studio Ox Version.
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That's a tough one. Figures with a lot of round and curved components are usually tough to translate and give them a believable alt mode.
I can't really discuss what is or what isn't in the works, though.
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No worries I'm not trying to get ya to talk about projects. I'm just sharing mty hopes and dreams as a fan.
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I just wanted to take this time to thank you for working so hard to make us bunch of self-entitled man-children happy. I know it can't be easy designing things sometimes for this insane Transformers Fandom. lol but I assure tyou as long as you keep making great designs and the overall quality continues to improve, I'll continue to be a loyal follower and fan of your work and X-Transbots Products.
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Oh man. that's super nice of you. thanks
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Hey, not a problem. keep up the good work.
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Nice! Glad you're enjoying it. seems to be missing something on his chest though.
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ohhhh, hehe don't worry I have plans for that
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