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Postby softimus_prime » Mon Jul 16, 2007 12:43 pm

we all know hasbro's somehow in their game but still, there are some folks that are having problems when it comes to our toys whether it's the paint or the figure itself or the mechanism so i decided to come up with this topic that if just in case you will be the one who will create tf toys (assuming you have your own toy comapny) what elements of toy making will you focus on?

sculpt/mold - focuses on sculpture of the figure varying on size/scale and physical details

paint - focuses on colors, washes and color application

articulation - primarily parts that moves for useful poses like elbows, head, knees etc.

accessories - extra bonus parts for figures to use like weapons and stuff.

special features - attractive part or unique part that makes us curious how it works eg. automorph, firing misiles, transforming methods

all comments and replies will be so much appreciated thanks
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Postby softimus_prime » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:43 pm

Anyone that can share their insights? Thanks guys! :grin:
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Postby Dead Metal » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:49 pm

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Well I'de go for sculpting, articulation, paint and interesting part.
I don't care for stuff like firing missiles.
And they would all be as big as voiger class.
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Postby softimus_prime » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:55 pm

i'll go with the paint this is one of the most important part that collector's look the realistic application of a color add more details on a certain figure let's take an example, ironhide in robot mode is fine but his color is simply just plain black he would have look nice if he looks shiny with mettalic effect on the black color... even the shelfwarmer of the year will become a hotcake if the paint is nice enough...
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Postby Dead Metal » Sun Jul 22, 2007 1:58 pm

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softimus_prime wrote:i'll go with the paint this is one of the most important part that collector's look the realistic application of a color add more details on a certain figure let's take an example, ironhide in robot mode is fine but his color is simply just plain black he would have look nice if he looks shiny with mettalic effect on the black color... even the shelfwarmer of the year will become a hotcake if the paint is nice enough...


True, Tits WW Megs hasn't got that much articulation, but his paintaps pared with the look make him badass!
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Postby softimus_prime » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:01 pm

the thread where jin saotome customized the paints of his tf toys really made me clap my hands it's really amzing to the point it's realistically real looking im so impressed on scorponok and the final battle jazz...
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Postby TaterX » Sun Jul 22, 2007 2:17 pm

Articulation is my thing, been a fan for 23 years and the increase in posability is whats kept me happy and interested.TX
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Postby Gee-atron » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:03 pm

The problem with Hasbro is (Although) they're top of their class, they think about MASS marketing as their number 1 issue! Give the piece firing weapons, make it in the price range that appeals to the big audience!.

It's SO annoying because they have the ability to produce the best toys but are held back by their own success, Look at Mc Farlane.. Lots more 'hands on production' to give the toy a realistic finish!, The fact that by adding after market finishings to produce a stunning product are so common, shows that Hasbro could be so much better!
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Postby softimus_prime » Sun Jul 22, 2007 4:32 pm

Gee-atron wrote:The problem with Hasbro is (Although) they're top of their class, they think about MASS marketing as their number 1 issue! Give the piece firing weapons, make it in the price range that appeals to the big audience!.

It's SO annoying because they have the ability to produce the best toys but are held back by their own success, Look at Mc Farlane.. Lots more 'hands on production' to give the toy a realistic finish!, The fact that by adding after market finishings to produce a stunning product are so common, shows that Hasbro could be so much better!


that's exactly what i mean if only hasbro create more realistically painted toys just like mcfarlane or neca more people will buy their toys hell im even gonna buy swindle if he got mcfarlane or neca paint qualities...
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Postby SpacerAM2 » Sun Jul 22, 2007 8:44 pm

The paint is sloppy , most automorphs stink from the movie toys and the plastic is brittle, especially the pegs.
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