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: Lines/Colors/3D
The GI Joe/Cobra Concept Art & Filecard Project
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12-03-2009, 02:38 PM
Master Thespian
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Rock 'n' Roll:
Perfect update.
This
is how you tackle characters who have multiple, iconic looks. You combined the best aspects of the 82 and 89 looks. I would've liked to have seen some tats on the arms, though (speaking of tats, if Shipwreck's sleeves were rolled, we could see that iconic anchor tat)!
Stone, Sidetrack & Topson:
I love all three of these. Stone in particular looks like the guy the cartoons tried to push on us as Duke.
Steeler & Short-Fuze:
Wonderful job on both of these guys. I'm happy to see that you've given more respect to the O-13 by promoting them where possible up to leaders of their respective subunits. Steeler's skin tone seems a bit dark, though.
Fast Draw:
Looks incredible. I like the added heft and bulkiness you added to this version. It brings him more in line with the original figure, combining uniqueness with plausibility.
Gung-Ho, Recondo, Dusty, Beach Head, Outback, Recoil, Sub-Zero, Salvo, Repeater & Tunnel Rat:
Really nice updates that bring each character more in line with their original figures, and the Crye camo looks slick on everyone that has it. Not only that, but it helps to tie a lot of the guys together visually. I'm also happy to see you find a workaround for the desert themed Army Joes. Will Spearhead be getting the same treatment as Dusty and Repeater? I hope so. The only thing that bugs me about this group is something seems to be off about the Tunnel Rat head/face.
Rampart & Snowstorm:
I feel like both of these were steps away from earlier designs that worked better. The loss of the green spats and the windbreaker really take away from his look. Rampart's last design was pitch perfect and specop-ing that one up would have worked better, IMO. Snowstorm's new design looks cooler (the hood and face are too cool), but the lack of white and the visor hurts this one. I'd still love to see this FPS design somewhere, but perhaps it would be better served for one of the Plastirama/Bronze Bombers characters.
Duke & Roadblock:
I'm really torn on these. Each of these guys is a perfect re-imagination of their original looks, and could be classed with the Recondo, Beachhead, etc. group. The issue that I end up having is that they, like Rock 'n' Roll, have multiple iconic looks. I wish you would've done more to integrate those other looks. It seems like as you endeavored to get more of the original critical elements in (the right faces for both, Duke's proper pants, Block's camo shirt), you lost some of the cool stuff that came later (the tactical vests that came on the second version of each, Block's rolled shoulder t-shirt, gloves). The synthesis of iconic looks is something I hope you'll revisit for these two, and take into consideration for others later on (Snake Eyes most notably).
All in all, I can tell you've really hit a stride. You pump these things out faster than ever before, and the quality of the images has improved significantly. Some of it could be attributed to your new monitor, but your comfort level with the program and experience shows through just as much. Kudos.
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