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Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:09 am ]
Post subject:  Boy in a Bubble
Or more like Bot in a Bubble :wink:

Checken Zee out ; http://toysrevil.blogspot.com:80/2007/1 ... aging.html

Sorry for my bad Germang :P
Author:  jocappy [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:11 am ]
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looks great, packaging like the touma goon :)
Author:  pickleloaf [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:22 am ]
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very nice

what made you go with packaging like this as opposed to a bag/header format or a box?
Author:  mangakaben [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:33 am ]
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Thats hot~! :twisted:
Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:53 am ]
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pickleloaf wrote:
very nice

what made you go with packaging like this as opposed to a bag/header format or a box?


The bag and header was not strong enough. I would have to put a blister tray and backing card to keep the robot from pocking holes through the bag. This clamshell is less expensive than the header card, bag, blister tray AND backing card combo. Same with a plain no window box. Anyway this Calmshell is not heat sealed and is re-closeable. The lock buttons are snug but not hard to open and it keeps the clamshell closed very well. There is also "void tape" to secure the sides. It's neat. If you peel the tape off the word "Void" gets stuck to the package so you can tell if it's been opened before.
Author:  akum6n [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:54 am ]
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My hands thank you in advance for not heat-sealing the clamshell. :D
Author:  mangakaben [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:01 am ]
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VOID TAPE! :shock:
Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:07 am ]
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mangakaben wrote:
VOID TAPE! :shock:


That's not bad is it? LOL..It's like a small silvery gray tape noting obnoxious or anything :lol: Hmmm I can always go with plain clear tape if the void tape is like bad. It'll save me some $$ too :lol:
Author:  lgcolddrink [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:18 am ]
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Packaging looks excellent. Robert you knew you wouldn't have been able to contain him in just a plastic bag. He's ready to hop into some collections and starting kicking ass and taking names.
Author:  mangakaben [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:31 am ]
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Robert DeCastro wrote:
mangakaben wrote:
VOID TAPE! :shock:


That's not bad is it? LOL..It's like a small silvery gray tape noting obnoxious or anything :lol: Hmmm I can always go with plain clear tape if the void tape is like bad. It'll save me some $$ too :lol:


LOL. No you can go wiht whatever u want, its ur baby~! The void tape is just so hard core! Ur first fig looks amazing and it should be sealed up and graded like mint comics! Congrats Robert!!! Can't wait to get one and tear off that void tape! :twisted:
Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 11:49 am ]
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lgcolddrink wrote:
Packaging looks excellent. Robert you knew you wouldn't have been able to contain him in just a plastic bag. He's ready to hop into some collections and starting kicking ass and taking names.


Thanks man. Speaking of kicking ass you should see the designs for his friends and enemies!! I'm like busting at the seams. I wanna show but my skunkwerks side tells me "ZIP IT"!! :twisted:

Manga; Thanks for the kind words. Actually the void tape is still up in the air. We're still disscussing if we really want it. It does cost a bit extra so we'll see.
Author:  Roger [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 1:39 pm ]
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Wow, blister packaging! Looks great!

Just curious, what led you to this choice instead of, say, bagging it a la Japanese sofubi, or a box?
Author:  mangakaben [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:10 pm ]
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Is Plutium GID??? :shock: and is Skunkwerks deals wiht import cars??
Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 2:15 pm ]
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Roger wrote:
Wow, blister packaging! Looks great!

Just curious, what led you to this choice instead of, say, bagging it a la Japanese sofubi, or a box?


pickleloaf wrote:
very nice

what made you go with packaging like this as opposed to a bag/header format or a box?


The bag and header was not strong enough. I would have to put a blister tray and backing card to keep the robot from pocking holes through the bag. This clamshell is less expensive than the header card, bag, blister tray AND backing card combo. Same with a plain no window box. Anyway this Calmshell is not heat sealed and is re-closeable. The lock buttons are snug but not hard to open and it keeps the clamshell closed very well. There is also "void tape" to secure the sides. It's neat. If you peel the tape off the word "Void" gets stuck to the package so you can tell if it's been opened before.

:D
Author:  Roger [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 4:06 pm ]
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Haha, sorry to make you repost, I must have scrolled by it too fast.

It looks very nice. Going to stand out well in a retail store.
Author:  bannedindc [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 5:15 pm ]
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LOOKS SWEET! cant wait to see it in person
Author:  toybotstudios [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 6:26 pm ]
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awesome....clearing shelves to make room........
Author:  ungawa222 [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 8:57 pm ]
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Killer packaging, Robert- congrats!

I especially love the back view- the little asymmetrical heel-holes in the card are really cool!
Author:  tinman59 [ Fri Nov 30, 2007 10:40 pm ]
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Robert, it's been great watching this, from your 1st post of a drawing on June 21st to a almost ready to ship finished product now :D All I can say is: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock: :shock:
The finished product came out great, and the colors ROCK. I can't wait for the preorder of the set, and some Villains & other characters, that I'm sure are forthcoming :wink: . Don't forget to let us know when to start a presale list :lol:
Again congratulations on a sculp, that is original & is something to be proud of.
Author:  baronacasino [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 1:49 am ]
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very awesome packaging for a sick figure. great job robert. i cant wait to get a set of these figures
Author:  miami [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:15 pm ]
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ungawa222 wrote:
Killer packaging, Robert- congrats!

I especially love the back view- the little asymmetrical heel-holes in the card are really cool!


Looks great! But, why are the heel-holes asymmetrical?

CC
Author:  Robert DeCastro [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 2:57 pm ]
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miami wrote:
ungawa222 wrote:
Killer packaging, Robert- congrats!

I especially love the back view- the little asymmetrical heel-holes in the card are really cool!


Looks great! But, why are the heel-holes asymmetrical?

CC


All yous guys are too kind. Thank you for all the support! When I first drop the news about my bot I never imagined that the reception was going to be this great and it just gets better. A BIG THANK YOU to you all!!!

Now,,"why are the heel - holes asymmetrical?" = Simple answer.. They used one of the vinyl samples to vacu-form the clamshell and the holes just had to be like that to accomodate they way the bot (being vinyl) settled when the vac was applied on the original.
Author:  MarkQ [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 3:31 pm ]
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man, i've got my money just ready to THROW at you, I cannot wait for the day, I am loving these like nothing else in a LONG time...congrats with following your dream!
Author:  BEYOND [ Sat Dec 01, 2007 4:18 pm ]
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GREAT JOB!!! I really love the packaging and the figure. I hope I can get one. I would love to get all of them tho. I may have to.......
Author:  TOYMINATOR X [ Sun Dec 02, 2007 9:56 am ]
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yeah what everyone else said plus 1000000000
congratulations!
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