I wouldn't mind seeing one of these companies including Gargamel at least giving credit to the artist/writer that created this character and acknowledge where Zagoran originally came from.
Three threads where its been discussed in a lot of detail: http://www.skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=9465&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=zagoran&start=0 http://www.skullbrain.org/bb/viewto...ays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=zagoran&start=0 http://www.skullbrain.org/bb/viewtopic.php?t=7771&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=zagoran&start=0
Yep, I remember all those great disscusions quite well. Again, I would love to see Nakaoka receive some credit or acknowledgement for his work and creations as he imo, rightfully deserves.
I prefer the original to Gargamel's version, but I love these two new versions of the toy. I think it could be amazing if every sofubi maker did their own version of the character.
The "cute factor" is a huge part of the mass appeal of the Gargamel versions, but I'd love to see a more aggressive/muscular Deathra toy, closer to the original. Gargamel's is great, but kinda softcore for something called "Deathra."
i like the new molds, especially painted. looks like cross between the "gargamel" zagoran and godzilla.
i think it's great when more companies get involved with s popular character. the cream will always rise. the others will sink by the wayside. the shikaruna sculpt is amazing. the more dynamic pose and textural quality of his work is well suited to the original drawing. Sure you're gonna get a lot of dreck, bjut you are also gonna get a few gems that otherwiase woukld not have happened. bring it on!
I'm sure I saw a picture of a new Dethra sculpt somewhere, but now I can't find it. According to Hukkokudo's blog a few days ago Target Earth is taking over the production of their Smogon2/Bemon toy. That and the message on their site now ("Future schedule is undecided. As soon as details to be decided, we inform.") make me wonder if Gargamel rip-offs are profitable. I just want the other 2 hedorahs
I'm liking the Shikaruna version, but i would rather have seen him do one of his originals. Like... or one of these which i believe are his also... [img]http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2086/2070662383_f57d44ffb7_o.jpg but i'll probably end up grabbing one of his zags anyways.
The work in progress pics of their Bemon weren't that good IMO. The arms and head joint looked pretty bad. And not bad as in good
bansheebot, i can't find any info on any of these. they were at a festival from last winter. i'd love some more info also if anyone else has any. this is his also... can't wait for more of his original stuff to come out. keith
Thanks, SkullStar -- I do remember the kappa-esque guy and the zombie-esque guy you just posted, but not the horned fella. I will definitely keep my eyes peeled for these. Hopefully they make other appearances at upcoming shows.
100% indifferent. To me it boils down to whether or not you like monsters that only have 1 eye and/the sculpt. I like the mini zags, I also like the hukko zags and biskup's helper. I think just depends on personal taste.
I think its all healthy exploration of the past which is what make the J toy scene so damn cool. Gargamel were the pioneers- I think this is undisputed. I don't think the other versions will do anything to affect anyones perception of this or in any way effect their sales. It has nothing if not a positive halo effect. Hukkudo - were doing a re-pro of he original fig. seems like a no-brianer Shikarenea - went to the original source illustration and produced a fig based on that. awesome. Target Earth - ... ummm.. not sure about this one.. Guess its a Maruburu stylee Zag Kozik! - lets not forget this one - its awesome cause its BIG!!
