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Published: 2010-09-07 23:41:42 +0000 UTC; Views: 4621; Favourites: 42; Downloads: 43
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A new character for my 80s toy series, finally! This is 'Tater, the Rebellion's chief mechanic/engineer. His family was killed in the ensuing chaos of Brainy's rampage, so he joined up to help.Can you guess what toy he's based on? Shouldn't be too hard.
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Ha, ha! Mr. Potato Head has that effect on people.
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Love this guy and his boots kick ass! Want to see him in metal slug! haha
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Ha, ha--thanks! He does look like a Metal Slug character! I was worried the boots looked kind of odd being blue, but I had to get as much reference in there for Mr. Potato Head as possible!
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nah, I like the big gaudy boots on characters. Looks sweet!
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Thanks! I would agree with that.
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Thanks, mister! 
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That's cool, man. I'm planning to head there in Oct. myself.
That'd be cool if we met up somehow.
I'm sure I'll bump into you eventually.
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Oh, cool! Totally! I'm not sure which day(s) I'm going or what the plan is yet, but once I figure out my schedule I'll let you know when I'll be there!
What's blowing my mind is that I'm actually going as a member of the press, since I'm part of a podcast called "Sega Addicts". A writer for the podcast site is meeting up with me, too, so we're going to represent, big time! 
I was super excited when they approved my press pass! I didn't think they would, since it's video game related. But anyway, I also plan on bringing my 80s story along, in case I get the chance to plug it!
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Sounds cool, man.
I've been looking up the lists for artists and Exhibitors for this convention.
I'll definitely try to find you if all works out.
That's cool you'll be able to bring your stuff, man.
I'm sure we'll keep bouncing back into the convention. lol
Have a good one man.
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Sweet! Oh, yeah, are you doing a table for the convention? I forgot that you usually do that, right? I'll have to stop by and bother you!
Geez, I really need to get my ass on those 80s characters--I hope to get about four or five more done before the convention.
Take it easy, sir!
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I don't have a table, I need to.
Lately I've been drawing new stuff.
I've heard stuff about getting a table in NYC was pretty strenuous.
Like getting a table in Maryland, Philly or Charlotte would be easier. I'm not sure, but right now I'm prepping to see what I need to fill out or send for portfolio reviews, before the convention comes up.
catch you later man.
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Oh, really? Well, yeah, I guess it would be a bit of a pain to get a table at a show that big. Probably expensive, too, right?
You have to submit work before they approve you for a booth? That seems rough. Well, with limited space, I guess they have to work it out somehow.
Anyway, later!
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Based purely on the name I'd go with Mr. Potato Head. 
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Ha, ha! Totally.
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That would be truly epic. Make sure it's equipped with anti-ghost weaponry, though!
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That's right! I figured it would be powered by glowing orb-shaped rocks they mine from within the tunnels--if you catch my drift!
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And if they happen on a really big deposit, then the ship gets temporarily super-charged?
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Ha, ha--exactly! It can also pick up the occassional cherry.
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He does look like Mr. Potato Head...but crossed with Man-At-Arms. I like him.
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Oh, yeah! I wasn't even thinking of Man-At-Arms, but I can see it now...
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Well played--you get a cookie!
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Is it a robot cookie?
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Kinda looks like Luigi from Super Mario Bros.
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Good guess, but Ginhebi nailed it.
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Though now that I think about it, its more likely to be Mr. Potato Head.
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I didn't see this comment! You gots it!
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I love engineers so much. Especially when they're covered in gear.
And I can't guess. :\
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Woops! Forgot--it's Mr. Potato Head!
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Haha! Clever. XD
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Thanks! I figured he's not literally Mr. Potato Head, but just a short, stubby guy with bad skin, so he got the nickname 'Tater. I think of these characters as more references to the originals, not necessarily the same characters. Does that make sense? Probably not.
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Makes sense to me, I sorta do the same thing.
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Nice! You reference others' characters? Which ones?
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Oh, god, where do I start? I do a lot of character refs for some of my characters. I've got too many to count.
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Gotcha!
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I think it's best to look at my influence meme to see what I use to ref a lot. I've been drawing a lot of old 70s rock stars lately, though so I use them as refs since they're, ya know real. XD
[link] <--- Easier of you look at this.
It'd be fun if you did one of those, I bet you'd have fun doing it. ^^
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Yeah, I saw a couple of those and I was thinking of doing one! I think it would be fun. ^_^
Yours is really cool! I love the "SCIENCE!" one!
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I'd love to see it!
Haha, thanks. XD
A lot of them are Eastern, I have a big anime/manga influence.
Chris Squire is the bassist of 70s prog-rock band Yes - Jon Anderson, the vocalist. They're still around, too. Chris is a real nice guy, he's gigantic - 6'3" - but just a real big nice guy. He's also one of those bassists who defined the sound, his skill is amazing.
Don Paolo is the "main" villain from the Professor Layton DS game.
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Yeah, once things settle down a little I probably will do an influence map! I've already got ideas going...
Oh, cool! Yeah, I've got a large anime influence in my art, too, which I'm sure you've noticed. Bengus is one of my biggest influences--he did a lot of art for Capcom in the early 90s, mostly for Street Fighter and Darkstalkers. Amazing stuff! He's influenced a lot of Western artists.
Oh, okay--maybe I didn't recognize Don Paolo after all. He sure looked familiar; maybe I saw him in a video game magazine!
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Cool! Can't wait!
I've noticed the styles in your art but I can't pin-point them - all the more reason to make an influence map.
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Definitely! Overall, I see my style as a bastard child of anime, western comics, Tim Burton and H.R. Giger. Less Giger now than it used to be, but still. ^_^
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LOL, no problem with that. XD
I was a big style copier until I read The Edge Chronicles - and copied that style. But Chris Riddell's work is so AMAZING. He's made me the artist I am today, along with others.
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