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Published: 2013-03-27 14:01:50 +0000 UTC; Views: 2808; Favourites: 80; Downloads: 18
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I've finished up the design work for the first character set to go w/ my new minifigure line "Action Formers". This set is a visual homage to Tailgate from IDW's More Than Meets the Eye comic series.Once I've tested the parts you'll be able to get them from my Shapeways shop: [link]
The name is, of course, changed for copyright reasons. The minifigure is based on an articulated protoskeleton that you attach armor parts to. The figure ends up being about 2" tall but doesn't transform so it's more of an Action Master in that regard but is more posable.
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Thanks, I'm really digging the physical version of him too
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Yes it turned out awesome! I really have to try out Shapeways some time, too
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as long as you don't mind doing paint and assembly it's a pretty awesome way to get stuff that would never get produced otherwise.
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Oh my...I guess I'd better start following you in earnest; this version of Tailgate is hands-down the best I've ever seen. And so very wee; I'm impressed that you got such articulation into such a little guy. And so very collectable too; I will definitely start watching your Facebook page for releases.
Excellent work!
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thanks a lot
I've got 1 more bot to do to complete "wave 1" of the Action Formers.
Do you think it would be worth my while to look into a Kickstarter for these guys? Maybe get real molds made and all that?
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Oh, excellent! And I saw in the comments that a certain psychiatrist might be on the "to do" list as well, which makes me incredibly happy. XD
Oooh...I'm definitely not knowledgeable enough about what kind of appeal these little guys might have in a much larger market. A decision like that would probably depend on several things; prospective client interest, how much molds would cost, how it would affect the quality of what you do, if you could raise enough while still being able to sell the resulting product at the price you want, etc. Lots of things to consider, but it sounds like you're already building a bit of a client base with these little guys! Best of luck to you in whatever you decide.
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LOL thanks ^__^
I think that "Database" will be next just to finish off the minibots and I'll start "wave 2" off with the next larger toyless characters.
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These are so awesome, you'd better add me to your list of potential future customers! Can't wait until they are released.
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Thanks a lot
be sure to follow my Facebook page then, I post all my updates there first ^__^
[link]
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Thanks, once I get my test prints from Shapeways I'll know if I need to make any changes or not. Then it should be available in my shop ^__^
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holy crap, it's so CUTE. *on a similar note, i would sell my SOUL for a rewind*
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Thanks ^__^
Regarding Rewind, no soul necessary thanks to my buddy Ariel Lemon: [link]
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eeeeh, not as comic accurate as your ones xD
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true.. but his transforms and fits inside the Voyager Boombox toy
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lol, still totally shelling out for your one though when it goes up.
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then I guess I'd best add Rewind to the list then eh?
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*starts putting aside money*
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OMG!!!
Must have this. Must!!!
Money no object!
Note me, email me when it's up for sale. I WILL buy from you. Paypal OK? Credit card?
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Awesome, I'm glad you like him ^__^
Once I get my test prints and I'm satisfied I'll make the kit available in my shapeways shop. Be sure to check out my Facebook page for updates and works in progress. [link]
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Okay. Cool!
Don't forget to note me when it's up for sale.
I do not want to miss out
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no promises but I'll try to remember. I'll definitely be posting it on FB and twitter though.
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OH GOD I WANT!
about how much do you think it will run?
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Thanks, I'm glad you like him ^__^
I still have to get my test prints and make final adjustments but I'm shooting for the $20 - 25 range.
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I love him! 
Awesome.
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The set I'm working on currently is an Explorer but a Psychiatrist IS on my to do list after I've done the short bots.
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Awesome!
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*steeples fingers* Excellent... then my plan is coming together...
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Oh dear I cant wait to see him up for sale if he's not too expensive I totally would get one <3
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thanks
waiting on Shapeways to send me my first test print.. due to ship next week I hope.
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thanks, should be getting the first prototype in hand in a few weeks
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Funny. If you hollowed out parts of his limbs and other areas, he could actually fold and up transform into... something... lol
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just about, yeah. lol
maybe one day I'll make partsformers versions of this action figure line...
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Primus would be easy though he's just a shellformer haha
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that is true.. though I'd hate to have to pay for the 3D print of that shell... O_o
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You don't have to, I think they're pretty awesome by themselves.
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patience youngling. I'd feel terrible if I let anyone buy something I designed and it turned out to be crap, especially something this small and complicated.. too much can go wrong. Might be okay, but I don't want to risk YOUR money on that guess.
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