New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line
Thursday, March 26th, 2009 3:26PM CDT
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Artist Xander over at Flickr has posted some of his works that he's done and sold over the past few years. He started doing mainly Star Wars images but has since moved to other genres to include Transformers. Amongst his collection are images of prints he sold of G1 Optimus Prime, Jazz and Soundwave:
Sorry folks, these prints have already been sold if you were looking to add to your collection. Check out all his work by clicking here.
Sorry folks, these prints have already been sold if you were looking to add to your collection. Check out all his work by clicking here.
Credit(s): Xander
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Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903113)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:40pm CDT
Posted by Dr. Caelus on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:40pm CDT
Ha! Transformers Animated doesn't look so bad now, does it?
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903115)
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:42pm CDT
Posted by DavidT on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:42pm CDT
Oh look.... it's the designs for the next cartoon series 
Those might could fit in if they were to make a "Robot Heroes" cartoon.
I used to be artistic... I dunno what happened to me =(
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Those might could fit in if they were to make a "Robot Heroes" cartoon.
I used to be artistic... I dunno what happened to me =(
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Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903119)
Posted by dabattousai on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:54pm CDT
Posted by dabattousai on March 26th, 2009 @ 3:54pm CDT
From the creators of SD Gundam comes........
SD TransFormers!
Just pray to God they don't make a CGI-Garbage Animated Show Out of it!
From Bandai!
SD TransFormers!
Just pray to God they don't make a CGI-Garbage Animated Show Out of it!
From Bandai!
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903145)
Posted by ponycorn on March 26th, 2009 @ 4:43pm CDT
Posted by ponycorn on March 26th, 2009 @ 4:43pm CDT
TF:A Bulkhead finally goes public with his art!
Not my favorite artistic take on the characters but I'd so buy those if they were on canvas throw pillows or something of that nature.
Or a series of all Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp to hang all together on the wall would look nice. Any group of three really.
Not my favorite artistic take on the characters but I'd so buy those if they were on canvas throw pillows or something of that nature.
Or a series of all Starscream, Thundercracker and Skywarp to hang all together on the wall would look nice. Any group of three really.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903158)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 26th, 2009 @ 5:48pm CDT
Posted by Megatron Wolf on March 26th, 2009 @ 5:48pm CDT
Lets all pray that hasbro doesnt see these. You know if they do this will be the next cartoon. Not bad for artwork but i shudder to think of these as a cartoon.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903177)
Posted by capellamusic on March 26th, 2009 @ 9:29pm CDT
Posted by capellamusic on March 26th, 2009 @ 9:29pm CDT
I think it looks cool 
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Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903193)
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:27pm CDT
That's exactly what I was thinking! So where are the alt. modes?
Now that we have had a taste of TFA style (and since it's on its way out the door) why not give Samuari Prime a shot at kicking Megatron, or Akus', butt? Hell we've had over 8 different animated Batman stylings in less than a decade, we might as well mix things up with the Transformers too. I cant wait to see more of this guys drawings.
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:27pm CDT
Technically weird wrote:Samurai Jack? Shwiiiiiiiiing?
That's exactly what I was thinking! So where are the alt. modes?
Now that we have had a taste of TFA style (and since it's on its way out the door) why not give Samuari Prime a shot at kicking Megatron, or Akus', butt? Hell we've had over 8 different animated Batman stylings in less than a decade, we might as well mix things up with the Transformers too. I cant wait to see more of this guys drawings.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903196)
Posted by Editor on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:36pm CDT
Posted by Editor on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:36pm CDT
Offbeat but nifty. I'd like to see how he would do some other characters.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903200)
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:45pm CDT
Posted by Supreme Convoy on March 26th, 2009 @ 10:45pm CDT
Wicked!
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903209)
Posted by Solrac333 on March 26th, 2009 @ 11:32pm CDT
Posted by Solrac333 on March 26th, 2009 @ 11:32pm CDT
I don't know if I should laugh or cry.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903261)
Posted by Mykltron on March 27th, 2009 @ 5:08am CDT
Posted by Mykltron on March 27th, 2009 @ 5:08am CDT
It looks like a kid's collage.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903323)
Posted by Lorekeeper on March 27th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
It looks juvenile, but incredibly well-executed. I'm assuming these are on canvas, with paint? The dynamism of the images is excellent. These would make perfect decor for a collector's den, if I had the money to create such a space.
Posted by Lorekeeper on March 27th, 2009 @ 8:33am CDT
Mykltron wrote:It looks like a kid's collage.
It looks juvenile, but incredibly well-executed. I'm assuming these are on canvas, with paint? The dynamism of the images is excellent. These would make perfect decor for a collector's den, if I had the money to create such a space.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903327)
Posted by typh0id on March 27th, 2009 @ 8:38am CDT
Posted by typh0id on March 27th, 2009 @ 8:38am CDT
I think they're wonderful...major kudos to the artist...
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903342)
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 27th, 2009 @ 9:25am CDT
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 27th, 2009 @ 9:25am CDT
I followed the link to his site and almost hurt myself laughing after seeing his take on the Masters of the Universe characters. This guy is amazingly talented. I think ponycorn has the right idea. A set of Seeker prints would be absolutely awsome and I, for one, would have no qualms about framing a set and hanging them in the living room. I wish I had the money to throw this guys direction to have something commissioned. If you haven't yet jumped over to his site, follow the link. It's totally worth the extra time!
...and I'm still voting for this style as TFA's replacement.
...and I'm still voting for this style as TFA's replacement.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903413)
Posted by Mechanurgist on March 27th, 2009 @ 12:35pm CDT
Posted by Mechanurgist on March 27th, 2009 @ 12:35pm CDT
What does this artist have against thighs?!?!
Interesting idea, but not particularly skillful.
Interesting idea, but not particularly skillful.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903419)
Posted by Wraith47 on March 27th, 2009 @ 1:06pm CDT
Posted by Wraith47 on March 27th, 2009 @ 1:06pm CDT
bleah
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (903815)
Posted by Transfaner on March 28th, 2009 @ 6:35pm CDT
Posted by Transfaner on March 28th, 2009 @ 6:35pm CDT
Horrible Artwork. I hate the artwork in the animated series, all most as much as I hate the story line. Way to ruin g1 characters. No i am not just another g1 purist, although its my favorite.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (904002)
Posted by typh0id on March 29th, 2009 @ 10:19am CDT
Geez what's with the meladrama? He didn't "ruin" anything...It's just fan-art done in a different style...Nothing wrong with taking different interpretations...It's not like they're going to go back and redo the entire G1 series in this artwork...
You don't have to like it but the narrowmindedness of your post makes you sound EXACTLY like a "another G1 purist"...
Posted by typh0id on March 29th, 2009 @ 10:19am CDT
Transfaner wrote:Horrible Artwork. I hate the artwork in the animated series, all most as much as I hate the story line. Way to ruin g1 characters. No i am not just another g1 purist, although its my favorite.
Geez what's with the meladrama? He didn't "ruin" anything...It's just fan-art done in a different style...Nothing wrong with taking different interpretations...It's not like they're going to go back and redo the entire G1 series in this artwork...
You don't have to like it but the narrowmindedness of your post makes you sound EXACTLY like a "another G1 purist"...
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (904031)
Posted by Cyberstrike on March 29th, 2009 @ 11:29am CDT
Your right that the guy who drew these things didn't ruin G1 but he's not exactly helping it either because this art just plain sucks.
The sad truth is that this "Samuri Jack" style doesn't work well with Transformers, even the art on TF:A only works in Animation it doesn't work as still art.
Posted by Cyberstrike on March 29th, 2009 @ 11:29am CDT
typh0id wrote:Transfaner wrote:Horrible Artwork. I hate the artwork in the animated series, all most as much as I hate the story line. Way to ruin g1 characters. No i am not just another g1 purist, although its my favorite.
Geez what's with the meladrama? He didn't "ruin" anything...It's just fan-art done in a different style...Nothing wrong with taking different interpretations...It's not like they're going to go back and redo the entire G1 series in this artwork...
You don't have to like it but the narrowmindedness of your post makes you sound EXACTLY like a "another G1 purist"...
Your right that the guy who drew these things didn't ruin G1 but he's not exactly helping it either because this art just plain sucks.
The sad truth is that this "Samuri Jack" style doesn't work well with Transformers, even the art on TF:A only works in Animation it doesn't work as still art.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (904142)
Posted by Name_Violation on March 29th, 2009 @ 5:46pm CDT
Posted by Name_Violation on March 29th, 2009 @ 5:46pm CDT
CAN'T SAY I'M IMPRESSED. its better than i could do, but that doesn't say much. cudo's to the artist for trying, but its not my cup of tea.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (904398)
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 30th, 2009 @ 12:17pm CDT
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
THAT (more or less, mostly the last part) is how it should be approached, folks. Not with "This stuff Sucks!" or "This guy just raped my childhood!" EVERYBODY is going to see something different in someone elses artwork. You, personally, may not like it but that is your own point of view and that much you are entitled to. This is what boggles my mind about art critics. Who the hell are they to say someones bad when all anyone can critique is technical points and art is about feeling and emotion and individual style.
This guys style of art in no way takes anything away from the G1 characters, it is just one mans different point of view and he has chosen to share that P.O.V. with any and all that wish to view it, just like those folks that have chosen to do TF Mosaics. Those who condemn the artist should be given our pity for they are the ones too closed-minded to see the beauty of this world outside of their own dark little boxes.
Posted by T-Macksimus on March 30th, 2009 @ 12:17pm CDT
Name_Violation wrote:CAN'T SAY I'M IMPRESSED. its better than i could do, but that doesn't say much. cudo's to the artist for trying, but its not my cup of tea.
Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!
THAT (more or less, mostly the last part) is how it should be approached, folks. Not with "This stuff Sucks!" or "This guy just raped my childhood!" EVERYBODY is going to see something different in someone elses artwork. You, personally, may not like it but that is your own point of view and that much you are entitled to. This is what boggles my mind about art critics. Who the hell are they to say someones bad when all anyone can critique is technical points and art is about feeling and emotion and individual style. This guys style of art in no way takes anything away from the G1 characters, it is just one mans different point of view and he has chosen to share that P.O.V. with any and all that wish to view it, just like those folks that have chosen to do TF Mosaics. Those who condemn the artist should be given our pity for they are the ones too closed-minded to see the beauty of this world outside of their own dark little boxes.
Re: New G1 Art takes a cool spin to the original line (907005)
Posted by Jazz Reborn on April 5th, 2009 @ 8:02pm CDT
Posted by Jazz Reborn on April 5th, 2009 @ 8:02pm CDT
Looks like something on CN.
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