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News Credits: 6188 · by **Va'al** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:35 am

That was pretty cool! Seeing your name in the credits was the extra kick.

Question: just how much Samurai Jack did you ingest for art-inspiration? That was a really nice take on a style that is most definitely recognisable, and I think it'll do well to place with a number of existing audiences.

Was it intentional? Is the family connection to a certain Paul to blame/attribute? TELL ME MOAR

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:55 am

Well I'm intrigued now.

If you go Kickstarter, feel free to harass me.

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:52 am

Hooray!! Now the world knows the awesomeness that is The Axiom Chronicles! I'm very proud of you sir, and like everyone else I can't wait to see more!!

News Credits: 42 · by **Autobot N** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:40 am

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:42 am

Autobot N wrote:
Interest Peaked.JPG

Piqued indeed!

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 1:48 pm

bodrock wrote:What's on your Xmas list(s)?

.....

-To become independently wealthy.

YAS!

itscramtastic wrote:It appears we've all been neglecting the Collect-o-tron!! I feel ashamed for all of us.

Huh, I feel like I'm in the collectotron erryday :-?

bodrock wrote:I almost got TR Trypticon the other day....but couldn't pull the trigger @ $150 (still hoping he shows up at Ross for $80 or less!).

I have a feeling that will be a real thing. So far every Titan Class has had limited runs for the cheap. BF/CM just had some good deals on him. I'm holding out for a cheapo price on old Trippy there. Devy needs help with FM :michaelbay:

Autobot N wrote:

More like Assuming Direct Control, amiright? Any Mass Effect fans out there?

Nice hauls Cobro and a second congrats on that excellent toon you and your crew put together ;)^

Now everybody click that shiz out of that vid and kick start that kickstarter 8-)

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 2:46 pm

First off, thanks errybody! I'll take your reactions as positive ones! ;)^

bodrock wrote:I hope you had a great Thanksgiving last week (you live in Murica, rite?) and quality times with the Tronettes!

I do live in Murica. Smack dab in the middle of it. Omaha NE. The Heartland. REPRESENT!
And TG was great! Except fot that part when I got home and my PC was dead. Hope you ansd the fam had a good one too up dere in the Norf Wess!

bodrock wrote:Would it be weird to want to open a record shop just so I could decorate it with my Transformers (no, they are NOT for sale)?

Well, that sounds kinda like Heaven!

Va'al wrote:Question: just how much Samurai Jack did you ingest for art-inspiration?

ALL OF IT! But it wasn't my doing initially. Dillon the creator of the idea, is about 20 years younger than me, and grew up on a strict diet of Jack as a kid. When he told me that was the design direction he wanted to take, I certainly didn't argue. We are not trying to hide and are unashamed of the truth that this is Dillon's love letter to Jack.

Va'al wrote:Was it intentional? Is the family connection to a certain Paul to blame/attribute? TELL ME MOAR!

So yes. Some what intentional. And it didn't hurt that a certain someones little brother was standing in the room when this all came to light. Big Bro has been very insightful and encouraging through our whole process. I am very grateful for his help and guidance.

Va'al wrote:That was a really nice take on a style that is most definitely recognisable, and I think it'll do well to place with a number of existing audiences.

Thanks V! This kinda feedback is great! Again we are all aware that the feel of the whole thing is reminiscent of many other great properties out there, but I assure you that the back story and where the story is headed is completely original. After constantly being brow beaten by the riggers of client based work, we really set out to make something that WE would want to watch. We of course are pulling bits from what we love and re-appropriating it into something new. And in doing so we hope we can pull in people and hit them with things that feel good and comfortable to tell them a new story.

Burn wrote:Well I'm intrigued now.

If you go Kickstarter, feel free to harass me.

Good! 'Cause you're a hard customer to please, and if you're interested, than we must be doing something right. :-P

Oh, I will pimp that Kickstarter til the cows come home. You can bet on it! :lol:

itscramtastic wrote:Hooray!! Now the world knows the awesomeness that is The Axiom Chronicles! I'm very proud of you sir, and like everyone else I can't wait to see more!!

Awe shucks! Word Brother!

Autobot N wrote:
Interest Peaked.JPG

Peaked, or piqued, I'm just glad I got your attention! ;)^

And like the wise man sad:

carythewiseone wrote:Now everybody click that shiz out of that vid and kick start that kickstarter

News Credits: 226 · by **Burn** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:12 pm

Cobotron wrote:'Cause you're a hard customer to please, and if you're interested, than we must be doing something right.

nah, I just try to support those people that I like.
Don't let that go to your head either.

News Credits: 1642 · by **D-Maximal_Primal** » Thu Nov 30, 2017 6:13 pm

Nice works Cobro! I'm glad you're doing great, doing some great work, and having some fun with toys!!

Burn wrote:
Cobotron wrote:'Cause you're a hard customer to please, and if you're interested, than we must be doing something right.

nah, I just try to support those people that I like.
Don't let that go to your head either.

Baaaaaaaaaaaaahahahahaha that last line :lol:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Dec 02, 2017 1:26 pm

Burn wrote:nah, I just try to support those people that I like.
Don't let that go to your head either.

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Sat Dec 02, 2017 1:37 pm

Diaclone Powered System Gyroseptor

Big fun. Tiny package.

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Sat Dec 02, 2017 3:15 pm

Dopesicle!

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:36 pm

News Credits: 3 · by **bodrock** » Sat Dec 02, 2017 9:55 pm

I need some micro Diaclone goodness in mah life.

News Credits: 2 · by **SureShot18** » Sun Dec 03, 2017 11:17 pm

Glad to see the Collect-o-Trion is active again and that you’re doing well. That animated short you and your colleagues made is pretty fantastic. The art is gorgeous and the premise seems really fascinating. You guys did good work. ;)^

Oh yeah, new toys too. :lol:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 1:48 pm

Hiya SureShot! Thanks for checking out the short and your kind words! ;)^

A blustery day around here this morning.

I was just messing with all those lil guys while I was waiting for a bigger more powerful wind to blow in from Japan.

Then it did!

BIG POWERED IS IN THE MONKEY FLIPPING HOUSE!!!
:DANCE:

News Credits: 131 · by **no-one** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:37 pm

Well that's...

I can't wait for more pics of BP!

EDIT: is that image loading for anyone?

EDIT EDIT: fixed?

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 2:38 pm

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!

News Credits: 293 · by **shajaki** » Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:08 pm

Aww you beat me!

News Credits: 15 · by **galvatron00** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 9:31 am

@Cary: Image fixed!! It definitely didn't load yesterday at first :lol:

@Shaj: Did I beat you with "WOOOOOOO" or did Cobotron beat you with Big Powered?

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 10:06 am

I would NEVER beat Shajaki with my Big Powered.

He's my homie and I treat him real nice.

Unless of course he gets uppity! :twisted:

News Credits: 41 · by **Cobotron** » Thu Dec 07, 2017 4:09 pm

Man! Oh man! Oh man! Oh man!

This Big Powered is AWESOME!

I was up super late Tuesday night working on the toon, so last night I only made it through a few vehicle modes, and then wanted to get him into robot mode before my eyelids slammed shut.

Here's his current state.

Dope head sculpt.

What a pretty boy

The left over bits are fun little vehicles on their own.

This guy is massive. Not necessarily in size but in scope. His super robo mode is about 11 inches tall.
It's gonna take at least a month to get through all his different modes and configurations. Good thing Xmas vacay is upon use.
I think I'll try out his base modes next.