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Post by Machineman on Aug 20, 2007 16:40:37 GMT -5
These are more real to me than a Wave 5 (OK, minus one turtle half way across the globe).
Keep it up!
I just hope what ever it is you do for work isn't suffering. It looks like the time that went into these is pretty high.
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Post by eMummy on Aug 20, 2007 17:06:07 GMT -5
please spend the time on the lengthy intelligent comments fratmonkey. For me, it really makes a difference and makes it feel more worthwhile, plus i can spend time reading posts good or bad. I love waxing philosophic on Xevoz and toys in general.
Work has been really slow, but might pick up again, but I mostly work on these in the evening. Weekends I usually hang out with friends or family, hence only SL today. The real reason I've been avoiding the biomecha line is parts and accessory planning, which is a bit easier with the meta-beasts and sectoids. Sometimes I avoid actually drawing stuff out because it's intimidating. I'll commit to them eventually.
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Post by Lord Aaronus on Aug 21, 2007 0:08:06 GMT -5
Well personally, I feel that some random scars on the Savannah Lord would add some flavor to it. And maybe some extra accessories based on the big game hunter stereotype, like say a safari hat.
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Post by eMummy on Aug 23, 2007 4:46:18 GMT -5
Well, if the figure existed, you could take a knife to it yourself. I updated Stampede Blazer. He has more native American gear as was suggested. Going back to bugs with these next few... well bugs and things that eat bugs
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Post by Squishee Slinger on Aug 23, 2007 10:37:49 GMT -5
The two new kits have a lot of diversity for different bugs and lizards built into them. I like them alot. One accessory that might have been fun with the frill runner is an microphone so I could turn him into a crooning lounge lizard singing... "star wars, nothing but star wars, all of the time". If anyone gets that reference then consider yourself old skool SNL cool. Blaze Stampeder looks amazing and it now easily my favorite mock kit you have made because it's so complete and the fusion of really cool animal, cool pieces, lots of parts and theme is just about perfect. You took some my ideas for accessories and have really run with them (bad pun intended).
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Post by Neocaledonian on Aug 23, 2007 15:06:32 GMT -5
Stampede Blazer certainly is a well-rounded mock kit with those additions, and that American Indian Chief head is certainly graphically striking. Horned Grappler reminds me of the bugs from Starship Troopers - in that vein possibly a translucent green acid spit mouth attachement and some mini troopers could be fun accessories. I like Frill-runner's design and body structure, but perhaps another color scheme might make it more visually interesting. The current skin color is appropriate for a sand running lizard, but perhaps the pigmentation of a "Tegu" lizard (see bottom 3 pictures of this page www.richard-seaman.com/Reptiles/Trinidad/) or maybe a green & gold pattern might work better.
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Post by eMummy on Aug 23, 2007 15:18:38 GMT -5
yeah he is a little plain. That Tegu lizard is very nice. I wouldn't want to make the Chinese workers painting this stuff to have too much trouble, or if it was machine painted the paint might wear down. Great suggestion on the acid spit! Although, I think having Horned Grappler face off against a bunch of Alpha Troopers would give the exact same effect.
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Post by sixwayshot on Aug 23, 2007 18:42:47 GMT -5
Both are great, but Frill Runner's a bit too generic for my tastes.
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Post by eMummy on Aug 23, 2007 19:06:27 GMT -5
yeah, it's a problem I'm having with these reptosaur/sectoid fill-in designs. I have them down, but not really vested in them. I have 3 more bugs I want to finish to wrap up the sectoid line up I envision, and I think you could kitbash a lot of bugs from that, or do a repaint of a generic beetle like Doom Dozer. Probably other pincers for Horned Grappler and you would have a decent scarab. Frill Runner is suppose to be a sort of catch all reptosaur for lizards. When I get to a point where I want to go back again, I'll add armor parts for a horned lizard, etc.
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Post by Neocaledonian on Aug 24, 2007 0:09:04 GMT -5
Given FR lithe body type, perhaps a fencing weapon like a small sword or rapier might be a more suitable weapon for a sprinter. I have stored so many of my kits already, that I had forgotten that the Alpha Troopers looks just like the Starship Troopers.
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Post by FratMonkey on Aug 24, 2007 0:11:47 GMT -5
Love the Horned Grappler! Mainly because I spent some years living in Japan (white kid in an all Asian country could get pretty freakin' weird at times, but overall it was pretty cool). Anyways when I lived there I had those beetles for pets. I don't recall the names in English, since they are rarely seen in America, but I can always remember what their called in Japanese. The beetle with one horn is called a Kabuto. The beetle with 2 horns that open and close together is called a Kuagata. I had both of them as pets. They often fight and even kill each other over food. Even the same species will kill each other over a female (much like humans), so I kept them in different containers. Before we moved back to the US, I had to let them free in a local park. Now I have a pet turtle.
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Post by FratMonkey on Aug 24, 2007 0:15:41 GMT -5
Say, I was wondering, do you think you could make a Zombie one. I guess some of the accessories could be like a bat or an axe and perhaps it could hold a brain. Kind of like Frankenpunker only more human and less giant hunks of flesh.
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Post by fatshadowmaster on Aug 24, 2007 0:31:22 GMT -5
Okay, since you prefer feedback here's some of my thoughts. I love these concepts. You really make me wish they were previews of things to come.
Doom Dozer: Green and purple, great color scheme.
Buzz Injector: What's not to love about a Bee inspired Xevoz.
Stampede Blazer: One of my favorites. So many good things about that one. Accessories and alternate heads. Would make a great friend or foe for Quick Slinger.
Deep Assassin: Nice simple design. I like the alternate heads.
Fortress Masher: Bigger body design. Rook armor and spiked weapon and cannon.
Hydro Maiden: Everything is good. Love the theme.
Grand Vanquer: Such a great design for a knight. The hooded head is a good touch. As is the elemental blade.
Thorn Witch: Staff with crystal, Rose drain piece, thorn whips. I like the look of the black armor with the white hair. Looks like a fantasy Anime character. I'd have to add a set of alternate feet or make the buckles removable.
Mud Behemoth: Big Mudman. Some of the funniest gag pieces.
Naga Charmer: Wow. Just wow. Another all around great design.
Zone Sentinel: Nice female soldier design. Gas mask head would be great for bashes. And some of the best gun designs for the series.
Swamp Snapper: Another one I see as a bigger body style. I agree about the feet, bigger would help the look and support the figure.
Sketchbook pictures: I think a lot of those have translated very well into these concepts.
Savannah Lord: Great looking. Would make a good teammate to Thunder Shaman.
Horned Grappler: As soon as I saw this one all I coule think was Xevoz Dung Beetle. An instant classic.
Frill Runner: Claw hands are cool. Alternate heads and tongue. Maybe something to catch in the tongue like a fly or other insects. Shoes are very cool.
I think that about covers it. I know a lot of it has already been said by Squishee and others. Keep'em coming.
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Post by eMummy on Aug 24, 2007 0:33:04 GMT -5
Cool about the beetles. Personally bugs kinda freak me out. I never really understood the Japanese fascination with beetles. I know they have that kids videogame by Sega thats sort of like jankenpon with beetles. I enjoy a good Discovery HD special on bugs, but doing research with google image search on the stag and horned beetles sort of both was interesting and gave me the willies at the same time. I did get all those bugs in Zelda Twilight Princess tho. I guess the Japanese love bug collecting and fishing. Which is why I'm doing all the bugs now... so i can be done with it Since Frankenpunker comes with an axe, and Transcorcher has a chainsaw, i will not be including those specific items with anything I have coming up. my 3rd rule is: If it's possible to bash something close. I probably won't do it, kinda removes the fun out of Xevoz. yes? I'm sure I will inadvertently break that rule, but I think it's a good thing to shoot for. wow fatshadowmaster! thanks for your analysis. I guess we are online at the same time, your post came out of nowhere. What are your feelings on Xevoz helmets? would it work with most of the Neo-Sapiens? oh and thanks, I completely forgot those things were called drain pieces. I will be evisiting Zone Sentinel, with some minor updates. I'm also going to be doing another ninja. My friend said that was weak, but I feel I can make a very nice complement to Shadow Blade.
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Post by fatshadowmaster on Aug 24, 2007 0:41:13 GMT -5
Zombie would be sweet. Removable skull cap to expose brain, that could be removable also. Some half eaten away sections showing rib bones and muscle tissue. Sections on the arms and legs too.
Think Marvel Zombies and XZevoz mixed. Then we'll need a Xevoz Frank West Neo-Sapien to battle the Zombies. ;D
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