Too right they do dude! - In fact, why don't we share some details about them here?Originally Posted by twincobra
On Wednesday of this week, George provided Update #21 (For Backers Only) to the Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter page and with it came some rather productive information & photos!
Focusing predominantly on the "Midnight" Blue Test Shot/Prototypes, which in actuality are the 2nd runs of the mold as the 1st (As seen above) were cast in a more "Cheddar-y" Yellow PVC plastic and were sent to October Toys along with the Blue by the Factory in China, one can clearly see that the new molds & sculpts are well and truly living up to the Heritage set by the original 1994 Playmates toyline.
(The polymer colours of Test Shots/Prototypes often aren't expressly chosen, rather, the colours used are simply whatever happens to be in the machine at the time)
In the photo above, you'll notice in the Blue 2nd Test Shot (B2) the differences in the skull's shape (In profile) along with the thickness of the neck and the depth of its ball-joint's connection at the base of the skull when compared to that of the earlier Yellow 1st Test Shot (Y1).
The factory had noted these points in Y1 and, having worked with October Toys (OT) on many occasions over the past 10 years, knew exactly what George & OT were seeking in this area and made the requisite changes & modifications in B2's production - Namely, the depth of the socket in the base of the skull in Y1 was too deep and prevented the desired level of movement and was hence rectified in B2.
(The Factory knows exactly the high levels of quality that George & OT expect and are determined to meet the very best production standards)
On the left here you can see an "Exploded View" or Parts Breakdown of the Titan Skeleton, whom shares common parts with Baron Dark and where one can see a little more clearly the (White/Blue along Spine) Glyos System pegs designed by Matt Doherty of Onell Design that will allow for one to pull apart & reconnect, as well as swap & combine, the various parts that comprise the skeletons with other Glyos compatible figures such as the Four Horseman's Power Lords figures!
(Matt Doherty himself personally assessing each joint to ensure the very best quality Glyos System parts)
The right and middle photos give you an idea of some of the dynamic poseability that these 4" Scale OT Skeleton Warriors figures are capable of, something that is of GREAT personal interest to me as it is the sole thing that hamstrung the original '90s toyline: Playmates Toys' unhealthy penchant for pre-posing their toy's sculpts before (often) only adding a measly 5 points of articulation - NOT HERE However, no, there is a delicious 26 points on display here!
You may also notice that the Glyos Joint between the pelvis and upper femur (Thigh bone) of the middle photo appears to be almost breaching the wall of said area of the femur, with the white disc quite visible - This is exactly why Test Shots/Protos of figures are produced, so that issues like this can be identified and the requisite fixes can be applied as has been noted in this instance and will be corrected in-time for the 3rd Test Shot/Proto figure.
So there you have it, our first look at the progress being made on the new October Toys Skeleton Warriors figures - Everything is presently on schedule and looking fantastic with all who are involved with the production of the Baron & Titan Skeletons absolutely pleased with how things are coming along.
If you have any questions concerning what you've seen in this update, or about the line in general, please don't hesitate to post them here in this thread or even join the conversation over at the October Toys forum - I'll be happy to pass anything along to the relevant people at any rate.
More samples (Test Shots) are expected in a few weeks, so keep an eye out for the Kickstarter Update notifications and be sure to otherwise check back here as I'll ensure to reflect any new info that comes to light - Just this update alone has me chomping at the bit even harder in anticipation for the release of these figures in December!
The concluding info to take away from Update #21 seeks to let us know that October Toys will have these very Test Shot figures at the upcoming Designer Con (8th & 9th of November, Pasadena/California/United States) and are encouraging anyone who can attend to head to Booth 402 in order to say Hi and to Play-Test the Protos too!
Not only that, but Owners of the Skeleton Warriors IP: Goddard Film Group, will be having an adjoining Booth to October Toys - Showcasing a heap of the Original Production Art of the Skeleton Warriors brand, along with a selection of some of the Original Merchandise from the archive too!
(I am SO incredibly jealous of those who can attend this convention!- I'll be obsessively seeking out any and all photos & videos of this event, posting them here if & when I do!
Lastly, don't forget to:
- Keep checking the Skeleton Warriors Kickstarter page for updates.
- Drop by the October Toys forums for discussion regarding the Kickstarter & all things Skeleton Warriors!
- Hit up the October Toys Online Store & grab yourselves a Metal Weapons 3-Pack!
- Checkout & "Like" the Official Skeleton Warriors Facebook page.
- Follow myself &/or George and Ayleen Gaspar on Twitter.
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