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Description While working on the BEN 10: Secret of the Omnitrix DVD, one of the folk I was developing was the pilot Gluto. Here are a few of the options i was playing with for the character.

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Comments: 115

Jreamsh [2010-04-11 12:39:47 +0000 UTC]

OMG, im watching that right now!

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1998montana [2010-01-18 22:23:00 +0000 UTC]

you must be the developer of ben 10

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tnperkins In reply to 1998montana [2010-01-19 00:56:56 +0000 UTC]

One of them.

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zergmarex [2010-01-11 05:29:03 +0000 UTC]

what software do you use for drawing these

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tnperkins In reply to zergmarex [2010-01-11 06:31:35 +0000 UTC]

Photoshop.

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zergmarex In reply to tnperkins [2010-01-11 19:23:19 +0000 UTC]

thanks

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mxrbidsins [2009-12-06 19:43:45 +0000 UTC]

awesome
btw have you worked on ben 10 alien force as well or no
im sure you get this question alot

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Scadilla [2009-11-06 23:02:15 +0000 UTC]

I love these, where you show your creative process.

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WarKittens [2009-11-06 19:44:12 +0000 UTC]

Gluto was my favorite character in SotO partially because of his design. Nice Job!

I think it's pretty obvious where the designer for Goop got his inspiration from.

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Sebbythefreak In reply to ??? [2009-11-02 03:02:32 +0000 UTC]

they're all pretty damn original.

While the final one may not be the "coolest" it sure is unique as hell.

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agentbeast In reply to ??? [2009-10-23 22:53:14 +0000 UTC]

when designing aliens, do you know what you need, than just jot down random ideas that might work

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tnperkins In reply to agentbeast [2009-10-25 09:32:22 +0000 UTC]

It all depends on the job. On Ben 10, for major players they might have said... "We need a gross out alien who eats things and spits out bombs, and we shall name him Upchuck.... GO!" And from there I figure out design options. Other times they might say..."... we need to populate a prison full of aliens in deep space...GO!" And in that situation it is a design free for all.

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agentbeast In reply to tnperkins [2009-10-25 17:53:19 +0000 UTC]

ok, but, for example, when creating Upchuck, did you no that he needs to be groos, eat things, and spit bombs, than just create random things based off that, or put alot of thought into it before drawing each one

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tnperkins In reply to agentbeast [2009-10-25 20:46:44 +0000 UTC]

In all truth, try to put a lot of thought into each design. When creating folks like Upchuck, I am given certain general parameters, then the rest is up to me. That being the case I try to think about different factors that will support the aspects the writers wish to convey. In the Upchuck development process( [link] ) I tried to extol different aspects that would support his power set while trying to provide a wide choice of options in appearance. It is always important to be sure that what ever you come up with does not conflict with the essence of the characters nature (ie you don]'t wish to create a water guy with fire powers...).

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dodoman1 In reply to ??? [2009-10-21 20:37:11 +0000 UTC]

I like all of them. They all have their own cool, distinct personalities. Gluto is still my favorite, though; you can't top that.

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Hotshot45 [2009-10-21 08:27:45 +0000 UTC]

I never thought I would see the day when someone who actually worked on a cartoon would post here. Cool stuff.

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tnperkins In reply to Hotshot45 [2009-10-21 08:34:01 +0000 UTC]

Surprise! There are bunches of us here.

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rebel-penguin [2009-10-20 05:05:47 +0000 UTC]

All of them are amazing characters, it's a shame they only wanted one lol. When you got the go to work on him how much info were you given on just what they wanted?

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darrenrawlings In reply to ??? [2009-10-19 21:33:38 +0000 UTC]

You rock TP!!

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saber4734 In reply to ??? [2009-10-19 00:21:04 +0000 UTC]

You're an artist for Ben 10?

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tnperkins In reply to saber4734 [2009-10-19 01:01:21 +0000 UTC]

I was, on the Original show for 3 seasons.

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saber4734 In reply to tnperkins [2009-10-19 01:42:31 +0000 UTC]

Well the original aliens were a whole hell of a lot better than the alien force series. I still watch now and then but I don't catch every episode cause quite frankly alien force lost me as a fan.

As for Gluto there, I am a big fan of the final version. That snot blob you came up with is a cool character.

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SolomonMars In reply to ??? [2009-10-17 17:39:20 +0000 UTC]

I love looking at your development process work (here and on your blog)
it's such a wonderfully creative evolution.

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tnperkins In reply to SolomonMars [2009-10-18 05:30:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you so much. You are very kind. I am glad you are enjoying seeing the process that goes into creating new folk for cartoon and film projects. It is my favorite part of the work.

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ShellYeah In reply to ??? [2009-10-17 16:39:14 +0000 UTC]

I would absolutely love to work on a project like this one day.

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tnperkins In reply to ShellYeah [2009-10-18 05:30:41 +0000 UTC]

I am sure that one day you might. Keep drawing!

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ShellYeah In reply to tnperkins [2009-10-19 05:09:04 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, that means alot coming from you. I guess I just don't know what to do to get to that point.

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Cyberios [2009-10-17 09:19:57 +0000 UTC]

These things are seriously awesome.

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Garvals In reply to ??? [2009-10-17 01:45:21 +0000 UTC]

now THAT'S the T.Perkins Alien-Style!

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cannonbolt11 In reply to ??? [2009-10-17 00:46:08 +0000 UTC]

I like maybe 7,6,9,10,2,3,8,4,1 oh oh and 12

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GT1996 In reply to cannonbolt11 [2009-10-17 02:56:46 +0000 UTC]

lol thats all of them xD

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cannonbolt11 In reply to GT1996 [2009-10-18 02:29:45 +0000 UTC]

really what about 12

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GT1996 In reply to cannonbolt11 [2009-10-20 02:11:38 +0000 UTC]

oh lol i didnt catch that

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cannonbolt11 In reply to GT1996 [2009-10-24 03:12:46 +0000 UTC]

yep

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Hichcoot [2009-10-16 23:14:07 +0000 UTC]

I really like number 10 it looks like the Jason Vorhees from Ben 10

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Fieryone In reply to ??? [2009-10-16 22:36:01 +0000 UTC]

Got to say, I like Numbers 4 and 5 the best.

I have not see the final Product though, wasn't much of a Ben 10 fan.

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blizardq [2009-10-16 20:55:46 +0000 UTC]

do you know what happened to the animatin style of ben 10 aliens force? I perferd the ben 10 style better... do you still work on it?

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SHAN-01 [2009-10-16 20:12:12 +0000 UTC]

nice! these are great man

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agentbeast In reply to ??? [2009-10-16 19:09:01 +0000 UTC]

wow, very interesting ideas for sure!! wil we see anymore soon!?

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Taigan In reply to ??? [2009-10-16 18:01:53 +0000 UTC]

Wow, all those different Glutos. Who knew?

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jose-g-v [2009-10-16 17:57:17 +0000 UTC]

THANK YOU, I can't believe you posted this for a fellow fan.
Number 7 looks like Gluto's evil twin.
and Keep up the good work, and i will definitely "stay tuned" for more Cosmo Heroes.

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nonsenseadvice In reply to ??? [2009-10-16 16:37:41 +0000 UTC]

#6 FTW

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tnperkins In reply to nonsenseadvice [2009-10-16 17:00:38 +0000 UTC]

Well that is certainly an emphatic opinion, indeed.

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nonsenseadvice In reply to tnperkins [2009-10-16 23:15:32 +0000 UTC]

Quite so! A situation that indeed procluded an adventurous FTW. For, this piece is very, verty much FTW.

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dusty-abell [2009-10-16 15:35:09 +0000 UTC]

i like me # 8, those are all great concepts though Tom.......very nice!

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tnperkins In reply to dusty-abell [2009-10-16 17:12:10 +0000 UTC]

Thanks, brother! Much obliged.

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Shadowmanic In reply to ??? [2009-10-16 14:46:54 +0000 UTC]

ahh iI really like the green on towards the bottom!
they are ll very cool though!

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anjinanhut [2009-10-16 14:35:42 +0000 UTC]

attack of the jelly bean gang
awesome...

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tnperkins In reply to anjinanhut [2009-10-16 17:14:41 +0000 UTC]

"...TOOTH DECAY FROM SPAAAAAAAAAACE!" (...bellowed in a echoing announcer voice...)

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ZEBES [2009-10-16 13:39:04 +0000 UTC]

wow, such cool monster designs! it's really hard to pick which one is the best

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