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Description Here one of the model sheets I did for the designing of the Jersey Devil for TMNT (2007) along with screen caps of the final model used in the film and modeled by the talented folk at Imagi.
I had a lot of fun designing characters and props on that production with my friends Jeff Matsuda and Jose Lopez. As a fan of the original Turtle comics as a kid in the 80's, it was a great experience, and in all truth a childhood dream come true.
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tnperkins In reply to ??? [2008-03-14 16:50:49 +0000 UTC]

yep. I am mostly self taught. But I went to CSULB for art.

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ChristineXMayfair In reply to ??? [2008-02-21 22:40:26 +0000 UTC]

This was my fav monster from the movie! I wanted one and was going to name it Fernando lol!

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tnperkins In reply to ChristineXMayfair [2008-02-22 21:21:18 +0000 UTC]

LOL!

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ChristineXMayfair In reply to tnperkins [2008-02-23 04:10:05 +0000 UTC]

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LunarDawn In reply to ??? [2008-02-14 17:48:38 +0000 UTC]

This guy was definatly my favorite monster...in my favorite movie. It's so neat to see this stuff.

Do you have anything in the earlier stages of the design? I love seeing the thought process.

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Slik6 [2008-02-14 10:57:17 +0000 UTC]

thart lil dude looks awesome! I've been meaning to check out that movie for aaaaaaages. now that iv seen some of ur gallery - i MUST watch that film all the more!

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tnperkins In reply to Slik6 [2008-03-06 09:51:56 +0000 UTC]

My hope is that you will enjoy. Thanks for checking out my works, my friend.

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t-wei In reply to ??? [2008-02-14 08:16:30 +0000 UTC]

man, what i wouldn't give for your job! though i wouldn't really do it justice haha
great job mate, you n jose made that movie what it is

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tnperkins In reply to t-wei [2008-02-14 10:50:29 +0000 UTC]

Hey Man! I am very glad you enjoyed what I and my compatriot Jose put forth. It means a lot to us as we are always curious as to what folks out there think of our efforts.

And also let me say, you do great stuff.

Cheers.

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t-wei In reply to tnperkins [2008-02-15 00:14:50 +0000 UTC]

no problem at all mate.

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cobaltkatdrone In reply to ??? [2008-02-07 06:01:33 +0000 UTC]

That was my favorite monster/part from the movie. Great work!

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tnperkins In reply to cobaltkatdrone [2008-03-06 09:52:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks a lot. I am glad you liked him as you did.

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AstroCrush [2008-01-31 04:53:15 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap man! You co-designed that little bugger??? Great job!

Dude I have to tell you: I was quite let down by the lack of focus on the 13-monsters subplot. I mean, there was mention of the monsters, but in the opening narration they made the 13 monsters so important to the plot that I thought we would get to see all of them, fleshed out and given enough screen time so we can truly appreciate their designs. Being a monster fan, I was really stoked and looking forward to seeing more of them in the movie.

Oof.... sorry for coming on with complaints, but... hey, I just *had* to say so to one of the guys who handled this movie. Man! I bet it was a lot of fun

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tnperkins In reply to AstroCrush [2008-01-31 05:56:45 +0000 UTC]

I thank you for checking out my work, Jed. As the guy who designed the 13 Monsters, I certainly wish the got more screen time. In the original script, they did. Ah well. The considerations of time I suppose. I wish each one could've had a more featured battle sequence, but what can you do...I still had a blast developing them.

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AstroCrush In reply to tnperkins [2008-02-02 12:29:44 +0000 UTC]

Well, what little glimpses of those monsters I caught, I thought were really cool Congratulations!

Oh, also... I read on some forums that the 13 monsters are actually monsters from both urban and classic myth, like the Yeti, Werewolf, Vampire, and Jersey Devil. Is that true?

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tnperkins In reply to AstroCrush [2008-02-05 08:11:09 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

The urban and folkloric sources is of course somewhat true. Most monsters spring thusly from imagination to the screen.

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MatchLight [2008-01-28 15:21:22 +0000 UTC]

I loved that little guy...he gave Raph such a hard time xD
Awesome design.

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tnperkins In reply to MatchLight [2008-01-31 16:47:59 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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cannonbolt11 In reply to ??? [2008-01-25 04:26:58 +0000 UTC]

I wanted to know if this could be a good design for a zombie [link]

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tnperkins In reply to cannonbolt11 [2008-01-28 08:04:29 +0000 UTC]

Damn fine....but man, do I hate zombies.......

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cannonbolt11 In reply to tnperkins [2008-01-29 00:37:19 +0000 UTC]

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CHIMPIRA [2008-01-22 00:53:33 +0000 UTC]

very nice jeff matsuda is fantastic artist too!

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tnperkins In reply to CHIMPIRA [2008-01-28 08:05:38 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

Yeah, that Jeff...talented AND a damn nice fellow....sheesh... such luck!

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philbourassa In reply to ??? [2008-01-17 04:56:27 +0000 UTC]

This little dude is great!

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tnperkins In reply to philbourassa [2008-01-28 08:07:58 +0000 UTC]

!

Thanks man!

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universe-K [2008-01-14 18:33:13 +0000 UTC]

I brought this pic up when my boy was sitting on my lap... He saw it and said "I saw that movie... I love that movie!" He spoke for both of us. That little critter was my favorite of the bunch. Nice work man.

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tnperkins In reply to universe-K [2008-01-28 08:11:41 +0000 UTC]

Keen! Glad you guys dug it. It was a fun gig to be sure. And a childhood dream realized.

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kiananuva12 In reply to ??? [2008-01-14 03:58:08 +0000 UTC]

I happen to love the TMNT movie a whole lot...and Jersey Devil is my favorite little monster nest to the spider one and the bat-like one!

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tnperkins In reply to kiananuva12 [2008-01-15 01:42:35 +0000 UTC]

Keen! I did all of those.

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kiananuva12 In reply to tnperkins [2008-01-15 03:28:25 +0000 UTC]

Sweet!They are all sooooo cool!I love them!
What we're thier names again?I know the little devil thing is the Jersey Devil...but whats the bat thing and spider thing called?

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tnperkins In reply to kiananuva12 [2008-01-28 08:09:11 +0000 UTC]

You know....many were unnamed.... damned fun to do anywho....

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kiananuva12 In reply to tnperkins [2008-01-28 22:55:10 +0000 UTC]

Well thier super cool...I really want to persue a career like this
Graphic Design look sooo cool!XD

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tnperkins In reply to kiananuva12 [2008-03-15 06:48:13 +0000 UTC]

Then, my friend, draw lots and lots everyday and make it so.

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kiananuva12 In reply to tnperkins [2008-03-17 23:44:38 +0000 UTC]

Okay!

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Code-E In reply to ??? [2008-01-14 03:44:37 +0000 UTC]

Awsome! That movie rocked! Cool that you're got to make him for it!

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tnperkins In reply to Code-E [2008-01-28 08:12:28 +0000 UTC]

I felt really lucky to work on one of my childhood favorites!

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Taclobanon In reply to ??? [2008-01-12 23:15:39 +0000 UTC]

i've seen the film and loved it!

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tnperkins In reply to Taclobanon [2008-01-13 12:22:49 +0000 UTC]

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Engel--Schatze In reply to ??? [2008-01-12 19:35:58 +0000 UTC]

When I saw this guy...my first reaction was "What the..." Then I couldn't stop laughing, it was so funny and cute !

And hey, Thomas Perkins! I'm Megs Perkins :3!

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tnperkins In reply to Engel--Schatze [2008-01-28 08:14:08 +0000 UTC]

Very nice to meet another Perkins out there in the ether. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my works.

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EDDIE-LEE [2008-01-12 06:45:49 +0000 UTC]

dude that part of the movie was awsome. tmnt suprised me. the fight on the roof with raph and leo was superb!

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tnperkins In reply to EDDIE-LEE [2008-01-12 13:45:20 +0000 UTC]

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RyuDan [2008-01-11 05:33:12 +0000 UTC]

I always, ALWAYS! get so inspired by this kind of model sheets of movies designs, and this one specially because is from TMNT

this little fella was so funny, thanks a lot for sharing!

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tnperkins In reply to RyuDan [2008-01-12 02:37:18 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for checking out my work! Glad you dig it.

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Thelazyred [2008-01-10 21:22:22 +0000 UTC]

Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!
I love this little guy!

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tnperkins In reply to Thelazyred [2008-01-12 02:36:40 +0000 UTC]

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selfishchildren In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 16:58:18 +0000 UTC]

Awesome! It's nice to see the turnaround. He came out so cute and cuddly!

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tnperkins In reply to selfishchildren [2008-01-12 02:35:50 +0000 UTC]

THANKS! How you doing out east, my lad?

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Pencil-Fluke In reply to ??? [2008-01-10 06:58:11 +0000 UTC]

I didnt think the film was that good but the character designs were awesome!! including this one of course!

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tnperkins In reply to Pencil-Fluke [2008-01-10 07:19:02 +0000 UTC]

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