Archive for January, 2010

SFC has Character: Introduction to Wacked the Robo Ace

Friday, January 29th, 2010

Name: Wacked the Robo Ace
Origin of birth: Earth
Series Origin: Wacked the Robo Ace
Notable Quote: “The citizens of Earth will only know the word ‘fear’ if I’m not around.”

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Wacked the Robo Ace is a near Eight foot tall robot originally created by a hamster named Peter P. Hamp. His abilities include ultra-powered strength, excellent sharp-shooting capabilities, a vast knowledge in piloting various vehicles, and is well equipped with several gadgets to help him fight crime. Despite his brave and brash attitude, he can be a bit clumsy and scatterbrained.

Deep within a governmental laboratory known for experimental drugs, a lone hamster laid quietly scheming in his cage. Peter (aka “Petey”) the hamster has grown tired of his days as a human tool for science. Using his grown intellect, he had secretly began development on a weapon of his own design to help aid his goals for a world without human kind. Using the knowledge and tools of the lab, he had succeeded in creating the ultimate mechanical bodyguard, calling him Project W.A.C. (Weapon of Agressive Chaos) and brought him to life.

After his creation, however, it was apparent that his creations intellect was that of a growing child due to a broken memory slot, so in order to complete his mission, he had undergone a series of “teaching” methods. Though Peter had hopes that his creation would be melded into his own image, Project W.A.C. had other ideas in mind. Instead of following in the footsteps of his father, he picked up a stack of nearby golden age comic books, and from reading alone, he grew to a new ambition. He wanted to be the greatest super hero ever known. This enraged Peter. Despite the countless efforts to create a being of total destruction and world domination, his precious creation had stubbornly swayed in a complete and opposite direction. It had become his duty to veer apart from other plans as his creation watched on the sidelines, comic books held closely to him.

As time passed, Peter had attempted a global conquest mission whether it be with W.A.C. or not, which eventually cost him his freedom once again as he was quickly dealt with and captured by the American government, along with W.A.C. Inside, W.A.C. was fascinated by the teachings of law and justice, growing ever more vigilant with his dreams of becoming a superhero. His goal had become clear, upon release and given governmental funding, W.A.C. made a solemn vow that he would protect and aid the world from evil doers abound. As for Peter, as long as he was able to help aid in the missions, he promised that day forward, he would behave. W.A.C. is now known as “Wacked” the Robo Ace, defender of the world.

Wacked as a vast array of essential gadgets and abilities built for him. His main weapon is a large, heavy blaster whom only he can control. He also has a small compartment in his stomach, originally made for Peter as a control deck, which he uses to store most of his extra equipment. Much of his major abilities come from his knowledge in golden age comics, and is quite the pilot, having a massive array of vehicles and planes to his disposal, hence given the title of “Ace.” His facial “mask” is made of a type of strange plastic of Peter’s own design. It was made to meld easily with expression, and can also be used as a sticky, flammable substance. The battery behind his head is connected to a super-powered core within his body, and at times if needed, his head can detach from it, but he is then reduced to relying on reserve power.

Morning Stretch

Wednesday, January 27th, 2010

Here’s just a little bit of digital art I did of Felicia from Darkstalkers, trying to get used to some of the custom brushes I downloaded for Photoshop. I’ve been having a lot of difficulties with CS4 since I lost CS3, but I’m slowly getting used to it. Perhaps soon I’ll manage to get all the kinks out in time.

War for Cybertron – Bumblebee figure revealed

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

Robots are probably one of my favorite subjects to draw and read about, and since I’ve gotten into the Transformers line, I can’t help but be a nerd when it comes to their newer toys and figures (Universe, Movie, Titanium. Not so much their first lines like Generation 1 ,etc.) This upcoming line for the excite-worthy video game, War for Cybertron, has designs that are just simply fantastic in my opinion. Just check out Bumblebee (…Probably my least favorite character, but WOW, check it out:)

There’s also a beta figure of Optimus flyin’ around but I couldn’t find him to show off. If you haven’t seen the trailer for War for Cybertron, get ready to drool over roboty goodness.

The Best of Online Criticism

Tuesday, January 26th, 2010

I’m going to start this off by saying I don’t watch tv. On the rare occasion that I do happen to watch tv, I’m reminded as to why I stopped watching. It’s saturated, to the point where entertainment is no longer entertaining, but then I support my favorite shows in a different way, I either show my loyalty on network websites that offer episodes online, or I just purchase the show on dvd season by season. Despite all this, I’m often left to wander among the drudgery of online entertainment… Which is sometimes in itself, dangerous territory.

However, over the years I’ve found myself most entertained by the independent boom of online video reviews. They’re creative, give individual perspective, uncensored, never bogged down by network interference, and highly entertaining to say the least. It’s a part of the internet I can appreciate, because it’s entertainment FOR fans BY fans. Some could say that fans are never satisfied, but this isn’t cynicism, this is criticism on a level where it’s to be taken satirically and humorously. Being a fan of Mystery Science Theater (and knowing that a LOT of these reviewers are fans of it as well,) let’s face it, there are some worse things out there.

So, follow me as I give off my list of  the best of online criticism.

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Ivan the Unbearable

Monday, January 25th, 2010

This is the special seven minute short that I pitched and created for Nickelodeon/Frederator’s “Random Cartoons.” The story is about a cheerful little viking named Ivan and his hapless adventures. Starring Jeff Doucette as Ivan, Tress MacNeille as “Ma” and Maurice LaMarche as Bjorn the Troll. Directed by Gary Conrad. This is the first creation of mine that appeared officially on television. The short originally aired on Nicktoons Network, December 13th, 2008.

SFC Has Character: Introduction to Spax

Saturday, January 23rd, 2010

Weekends mean a new feature! I will be introducing a character from Starfield Creations. Let’s start with:

Name: Spax (or as he likes to be known, King Spax)
Origin of birth: The Great Hibbox(?)
Series Origin: Odzwald: Worlds of the Weird
Notable Quote: “Me are’m Spax! Spax want tiny planet away! Spax never like the look of it. It boring.”

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Spax is a very tall, monstrous being currently residing on the planet known as “The Great Hibbox.” He is known to be selfish, obnoxious and unquestionably stupid. Though what he lacks for in brains, he makes up in his terrible power and strength. Easily angered, Spax can win most of his fights through intimidation and fear.

He is the adopted son of King Oldezi, past ruler of Planet Hibbox. As a child, he was known for being very spoiled, constantly wanting everything for himself while the King, wise as he was, did not give in to his whines and cries for attention. It was not long until Oldezi passed on, leaving the still young adopted “prince” to take over the throne. This turned out to be a very terrible mistake. Spax grew from a small being into the monster he is known today, taking over the planet of Hibbox and it’s many surrounding planets.

With the inheritance in his rather large hands, he’s made several ludicrous demands to fill his own, odd, insatiable greed. Such demands as having his likeness to be burned onto the face of the planet for all the universe to see. His frivolous spending is so terrible, that funds for the intergalactic laboratory, “Irkproden,” have been cut, abruptly destroying future developments on Project Odz and Enz, the birthplace of Odzwald. The inconsistent spending has caused several problems among the galaxy, causing misery for the planets and their inhabitants surrounding Hibbox.

Spax’s original species of origin is unknown. The only known fact is that he was found huddled in a ball within a small crook of a rogue asteroid.