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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 12:57:39 GMT
I want to draw Hot Shot in some capacity. Also, I can try and pull some words together on the game if no-one better equipped comes to offer. Well, we don't need actual articles on everything, but it would be nice to have a page inspired by each facet. I mean man, the game!! |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 27, 2016 12:57:41 GMT
I feel I need to finally put in to writing my ongoing rant about why Armada can not be considered animation. But I don't think I could make it positive. Unless I explain why Armada was the best motion comic ever. I suppose thats equally true. I have got hold of the Micron Legend animation (which was actually finished) with the Armada dub laid over it, it's really good! (sometimes) Huh! You mean Armada got unfinished work which wa completed before Japan dubbed it? |
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 12:59:16 GMT
As long as its not every armada toy in vehicle mode I wouldn't be against doing the centrefold if I can think of anything. Okay, I did actually laugh out loud!! |
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Post by Benn on Aug 27, 2016 12:59:50 GMT
I want to draw Hot Shot in some capacity. Also, I can try and pull some words together on the game if no-one better equipped comes to offer. Well, we don't need actual articles on everything, but it would be nice to have a page inspired by each facet. I mean man, the game!! I do genuinely like the game, and would write a fair, balanced and UTTERLY POWERED UP BY HIDDEN MINICONS review of it. |
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 13:07:52 GMT
I have got hold of the Micron Legend animation (which was actually finished) with the Armada dub laid over it, it's really good! (sometimes) Huh! You mean Armada got unfinished work which wa completed before Japan dubbed it? Yeah. About 14 episodes had major changes and 12 with minor off the top of my head. Cartoon Network wanted a big order up front, so the US versions were basically rushed by 6 months. A lot of changes are minor but some are really crazy! (Some people would have you believe there are a TON of changes, others barely any, but the real answer is somewhere in the middle)  |
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Post by Benn on Aug 27, 2016 14:03:33 GMT
That's... wow.
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Post by inflatabledalek on Aug 27, 2016 14:29:42 GMT
I'd be happy to do something on Pannini if no one else want the challenge. Probably more tongue in cheek than serious analysis as it's really quite awful (bar Simon Williams art who seemed to be the only person involved who put any effort it. I remember Andrew Wildman at an AA cheerfully saying his stuff was intentionally shit because it didn't pay enough to put any effort in. Once you realise he works like that it's fun calculating excatly how much he feels he's been under paid on all his other modern TF stuff)and that wouldn't really match the tone. Perhaps something written by the VERY VERY ANGRY Starscream who hosted the letter's page when he bemoans people not loving it enough?
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Post by Rich on Aug 27, 2016 14:45:02 GMT
So, yep, I'd like to do a DW continuity text story. My trades are at my parents' so I'll retrieve them and give them a read for inspiration. I imagine it will focus on the relationship between a minicon and a bigger bot given that's what set Armada apart but I reserve the right to change my mind. Was a reason ever given for the name? Armada - it seems a bit random. The suggested deadline sounds fine (for the moment  ) |
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Post by Kingoji on Aug 27, 2016 14:49:11 GMT
In re: the cover idea. It would only be a single pager by necessity of design. It also features hot shot, who many others wish to draw. ergo I am happy to either a) pass on the idea for someone else to draw, or b) skip it altogether.
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 27, 2016 15:06:09 GMT
Huh! You mean Armada got unfinished work which wa completed before Japan dubbed it? Yeah. About 14 episodes had major changes and 12 with minor off the top of my head. Cartoon Network wanted a big order up front, so the US versions were basically rushed by 6 months. A lot of changes are minor but some are really crazy! (Some people would have you believe there are a TON of changes, others barely any, but the real answer is somewhere in the middle) That LITERALLY explains everything wrong with Armada. At least it might. I need to see the Micron version. |
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 15:06:12 GMT
I'd be happy to do something on Pannini if no one else want the challenge. Probably more tongue in cheek than serious analysis as it's really quite awful (bar Simon Williams art who seemed to be the only person involved who put any effort it. I remember Andrew Wildman at an AA cheerfully saying his stuff was intentionally shit because it didn't pay enough to put any effort in. Once you realise he works like that it's fun calculating excatly how much he feels he's been under paid on all his other modern TF stuff)and that wouldn't really match the tone. Perhaps something written by the VERY VERY ANGRY Starscream who hosted the letter's page when he bemoans people not loving it enough? Oh my god I forgot the VERY ANGRY letters page which went from 'this is humourously grouchy' to 'oh my god dont shout at the children!' |
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Post by browny87 on Aug 27, 2016 15:06:51 GMT
alternatively I can put something together about the dreamwave comics, since I still have them all lol!
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Post by Benn on Aug 27, 2016 15:09:26 GMT
Starscream needs to reprise his letters page. If nothing else from this comic, this needs to happen.
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 15:12:20 GMT
Starscream needs to reprise his letters page. If nothing else from this comic, this needs to happen. |
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 15:13:30 GMT
In re: the cover idea. It would only be a single pager by necessity of design. It also features hot shot, who many others wish to draw. ergo I am happy to either a) pass on the idea for someone else to draw, or b) skip it altogether. Well a single page cover is fine too, but we'd also need an image for the back too. If I'm paying for cover printing, it's all gonna get used!! |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 27, 2016 15:23:10 GMT
Oh, oh I have an idea for the back page I think.
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Post by The Huff on Aug 27, 2016 15:48:01 GMT
I know someone who works for Panini - we were in a stage play together earlier in the year. I could ask if she was around when the Armada comic was out and see if she has any interesting stories to share. Might have been before her time, but worth an ask.
The centrefold does need to include at least every Minicon! I suspect the nightmare of drawing that would pale in comparison to actually colouring the thing!
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 15:48:55 GMT
The centrefold does need to include at least every Minicon! Here is a man who brutally underestimates just how many minicons Hasbro and Takara made!!!  |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 27, 2016 15:54:48 GMT
I am a Minicon fan. I cannot tell you. But it's into the several hundreds easily on just Armada minicon repaints alone.
Bear with....
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 16:05:34 GMT
I know someone who works for Panini - we were in a stage play together earlier in the year. I could ask if she was around when the Armada comic was out and see if she has any interesting stories to share. Might have been before her time, but worth an ask. That would be interesting, though it was OH GOD 2003 it was published D: D: D: Also apparently the broadcast of the Armada tv show was August 23rd 2002, making TF Nation nearly bang on the 15th anniversary (assuming it takes place around the same time!) |
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Post by The Huff on Aug 27, 2016 16:32:57 GMT
The centrefold does need to include at least every Minicon! Here is a man who brutally underestimates just how many minicons Hasbro and Takara made!!! Hah. I was being sarcastic of course. On a completely non sarcastic note, perhaps Pat Lee will be free to contribute some lovely art if he's not doing much nowadays. |
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 27, 2016 17:20:25 GMT
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Post by The Doctor on Aug 27, 2016 17:22:32 GMT
I will speak to Andu and the Kaptain to see if anyone still has the TMUK Armada notes/stuff/the one issue that was done to see if we can get something workable out of it.
I also feel Armada is ripe for special cocktail recipes. Adding something extra to your main drink (the Transformer) POWERS IT UP you see if you add the minicon to the main drink. It's probably funnier and in keeping with Armada's kid friendly audience if the made-up drinks are non alcoholic though!
Can we wangle a freebie temp tattoo? Like the one TFUK once gave away but this time it is a minicon! POWER YOURSELF up sticking a minicon tattoo on yourself! I have no idea what that would cost though? Maybe a sticker instead?
-Ralph
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 27, 2016 17:29:22 GMT
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Post by Philip Ayres on Aug 27, 2016 17:35:05 GMT
Here is a man who brutally underestimates just how many minicons Hasbro and Takara made!!! Hah. I was being sarcastic of course. I've counted 204 distinct uses of the Minicons in the Armada teams over Armada, Armada's in line Repaints, Energon, Universe, Cybertron, Micron Legend general retail, X-Dimension, Media, Micron Booster, Micron Legend promotional Offer & Galaxy Force Offers I'll do the rest of the pack in Minicons later |
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 17:35:09 GMT
Can we wangle a freebie temp tattoo? Like the one TFUK once gave away but this time it is a minicon! POWER YOURSELF up sticking a minicon tattoo on yourself! I have no idea what that would cost though? Maybe a sticker instead? I hate you all but will look into it! EDIT: £10 an A4 sheet, ouch |
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Post by Benn on Aug 27, 2016 17:41:06 GMT
How many Mini-Con insignia's can we fit on an A4 sheet?
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Post by blueshift on Aug 27, 2016 17:44:21 GMT
How many Mini-Con insignia's can we fit on an A4 sheet? Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaait a minute, doesn't Ralph hate temporary tattoos?  ? |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 27, 2016 19:35:26 GMT
I know someone who works for Panini - we were in a stage play together earlier in the year. I could ask if she was around when the Armada comic was out and see if she has any interesting stories to share. Might have been before her time, but worth an ask. That would be interesting, though it was OH GOD 2003 it was published D: D: D: Also apparently the broadcast of the Armada tv show was August 23rd 2002, making TF Nation nearly bang on the 15th anniversary (assuming it takes place around the same time!) That sounds about right, I think I caught the first showing of the second or third episode around the beginning of September. |
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Post by Bogatan on Aug 27, 2016 19:37:10 GMT
How many Mini-Con insignia's can we fit on an A4 sheet? Make them small enough. Lots and lots. |
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