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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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yep. I am mostly self taught. But I went to CSULB for art.
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This was my fav monster from the movie! I wanted one and was going to name it Fernando lol!
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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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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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My hope is that you will enjoy. Thanks for checking out my works, my friend.
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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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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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That was my favorite monster/part from the movie. Great work!
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Thanks a lot. I am glad you liked him as you did.
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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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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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Well, what little glimpses of those monsters I caught, I thought were really cool 
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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Thanks!
The urban and folkloric sources is of course somewhat true. Most monsters spring thusly from imagination to the screen.
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I loved that little guy...he gave Raph such a hard time xD
Awesome design.
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I wanted to know if this could be a good design for a zombie [link]
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Damn fine....but man, do I hate zombies.......
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Thanks!
Yeah, that Jeff...talented AND a damn nice fellow....sheesh... such luck!
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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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Keen! 
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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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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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You know....many were unnamed.... damned fun to do anywho....
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Well thier super cool...I really want to persue a career like this
Graphic Design look sooo cool!XD
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Then, my friend, draw lots and lots everyday and make it so.
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Awsome! That movie rocked! Cool that you're got to make him for it!
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I felt really lucky to work on one of my childhood favorites!
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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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Very nice to meet another Perkins out there in the ether. Thanks for stopping by and checking out my works.
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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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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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Thanks for checking out my work! Glad you dig it.
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Maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan!!!
I love this little guy!
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Awesome! It's nice to see the turnaround. He came out so cute and cuddly!
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THANKS! How you doing out east, my lad?
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I didnt think the film was that good but the character designs were awesome!! including this one of course!
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