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Published: 2008-03-01 09:50:22 +0000 UTC; Views: 49604; Favourites: 969; Downloads: 0
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Heya, gang! Here's some earlier concepts, out of a batch, I did for the new Transformers Animated. Basically I was brought onto the project to show some new organic shapes for the classic robots, Dinobots, and others.I tell ya.... robots are tough as heck to draw. The technicality of things was pretty difficult. It was fun, but very challenging none the less.
My goal was to make them feel as if they had some Japanese aspects in them. For Sludge, I wasn't sure if 4 arms would work on him, but I figured what the heck, ya know? For Swoop I wanted to make him more ninja-esque.... Grimlock more Samurai-esque, and finally Snarl as more of a bruiser or a grunt from the bunch.
Hope y'all digs!
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Nice designs; your art style looks really good on robots 
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I like the last dude there, he got a more layed back style.looks like he is wearing a baggy super hero dress
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Those are so freakin' cool. I really love these designs; they look like prefect templates for the movie Transformers, since they are more complex and alien looking than the Animated designs, and also look much more menacing.
My only (small!) complaint is that it seems Grimlock's transformation is too simple (am I right in guessing that his head basically splits apart to form hands and then he just stands upright?).
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WOW! I try, but can never pull off drawing a robot. Your art just gave me some hope.
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Though the actual final designs for the Dinobots and other characters in the series, your initial design influences still show, especially in the way the limbs and faces are designed and laid out.
I know that some people are not satisfied with the way the character designs for the cartoon came out (hey, same reaction with the movie... anyone notice a trend...? 
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you seems having a lot of fun doing this man...n yearp...it worth even it just for research design...im dig it dawg!!
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man your designs are always so refreshing, these are pure gold!
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thank you, bud! they were a tough assignment, but very good at teaching me a lesson! haha
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Welcome, welcome. As I said before, definitely a fan of your style.
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i love this show.
i really dig ur idea for grimlock more than theres. the rex arms on the chest is smooth.
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Ah man, I would love to make a 3d model of any of these characters
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yeah there cool but the 4th one in is the best!! the tail one
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I love these guys, but I have yet to see the episode. I haven't been able to watch TFA due to work and school.
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I KNEW I RECOGNIZED YUR STYLE WHEN I FIRST SAW TFA!!!!! Wicked!!!
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Dude, you really rocks!! I want to be like you when I get older (ha,ha,ha, its jocke)!!!
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fantasticcccccccccccccccccccccccccc.
love this creation, power.
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Whew, very badass designs!
Shame they weren't used. D:
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I know they want to incorporate Japanese style to appeal to the masses, but personally I feel they should leave anime out of a good cartoon that originated in America. I do love the dinosaur guy though. Very awesome concepts!
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I wish that they would have gone with more of a style like this.
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Wow the one second from right is amazing! Well done!
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wonder why the grimlock design wasn't excepted
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oh... those are super sick. you definitely upgraded your mech skills!
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Damn man I like all of thier designs but grimlock(i think) is killa.
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Like the idea here a lot. I mean I like the current Dinbots designs, but this is also a nice chang in the right direction. Having Swoop like a Ninja is a good idea, but Grimlock as a Samurai
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Just watched it today... No wonder the style is so familiar....
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I love the proportions of the green 2 in the middle. They just have a special aesthetic.
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Ironicly this saturday morning i was watching the new tranformers and thinking to myself that it looked very familiar in style...then i check my DA after work tonight and loe and behold the great works of cheeks is portraying my very thoughts on "paper" you did amazing work great as always...
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Oooh, Swoop came out very nice! Sleek and agile-looking. :3
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Beauty in simplicity, man, very sleek, well-stylized
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