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Post by codystarbuck on Nov 23, 2016 17:19:41 GMT -5
Great character, great supporting cast and fun visuals. Same thing with the Metal Men. Can't understand why Warner has developed more cartoons with these guys.
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Post by brutalis on Nov 30, 2016 8:21:12 GMT -5
Let us turn our gaze upon the cybernetic Demolisher whom we call Deathlok. Finding his decaying robotic looking crimson clad and chromium steel alloyed limbs crucified on the cover of Astonishing Tales had me hooked instantly. This was such an incredible cover and his design screamed of science fiction and horror all crammed together so beautifully in his ugly pug of a face. His gleaming sinews of futuristic looks while carrying a plasma gun and a knife sheathed on his boot bespoke of the merging of past and future into a highly evolved killing machine. This was the Six Million Dollar Man on steroids and taken to the ultimate degree as a militarily designed construct with only one intent: to kill and destroy on command.
And boy did Rich Buckler tap into something fantastic here with Deathlok as every few years he has been resurrected (even that is part of his initial concept) in attempts to recapture what was so unique and very profound in his original series. The constant of every new launch being those design elements which speak to the look and feel of the cyborg killer. His deathly gaunt decomposing almost zombie corpse face with a glowing red cybernetic eye and the half skull/face metallic plate. His bionic/robotic arms and legs covered in gleaming shining steel and the deathly frightening crimson blood red tunic. You can add or detract with weapons, cables, cords and other non-essential artistic styling's but the core look of Deathlok carries such a strong visual and visceral reaction that must be adhered to in showing him off.
Without fail i grab every and any appearance of this slaying machine and await a new series which can capture more of the horrific essence of this man trapped within the killer...
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Post by codystarbuck on Nov 30, 2016 17:09:14 GMT -5
Let us turn our gaze upon the cybernetic Demolisher whom we call Deathlok. Finding his decaying robotic looking crimson clad and chromium steel alloyed limbs crucified on the cover of Astonishing Tales had me hooked instantly. This was such an incredible cover and his design screamed of science fiction and horror all crammed together so beautifully in his ugly pug of a face. His gleaming sinews of futuristic looks while carrying a plasma gun and a knife sheathed on his boot bespoke of the merging of past and future into a highly evolved killing machine. This was the Six Million Dollar Man on steroids and taken to the ultimate degree as a militarily designed construct with only one intent: to kill and destroy on command. And boy did Rich Buckler tap into something fantastic here with Deathlok as every few years he has been resurrected (even that is part of his initial concept) in attempts to recapture what was so unique and very profound in his original series. The constant of every new launch being those design elements which speak to the look and feel of the cyborg killer. His deathly gaunt decomposing almost zombie corpse face with a glowing red cybernetic eye and the half skull/face metallic plate. His bionic/robotic arms and legs covered in gleaming shining steel and the deathly frightening crimson blood red tunic. You can add or detract with weapons, cables, cords and other non-essential artistic styling's but the core look of Deathlok carries such a strong visual and visceral reaction that must be adhered to in showing him off. Without fail i grab every and any appearance of this slaying machine and await a new series which can capture more of the horrific essence of this man trapped within the killer... Yeah, he grabbed my attention the first time I saw it in a Marvel Bullpen Bulletins page. My cousin had the main comics of the run and I loved everything in them. Not only was deathlok a great design; but Hellinger, towards the end..... Buckler was really strutting his stuff then. I also enjoyed the word/thought balloons for the inner dialogue, with the 'puter. Taking a page from Steranko. |
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Post by brutalis on Dec 1, 2016 16:21:34 GMT -5
IT was my seeing that same picture in the bulletin page of Deathlok looking intense which had me watching for the series. |
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Post by brutalis on Dec 9, 2016 8:18:47 GMT -5
Today's ICONIC Design of the Times: the Frankenstein Monster as designed by Jack Pierce for Universal Studio's. This imaginative and horrific designing enhanced by Boris Karloff has become the visage of which most people are most familiar and think of when you say the word Frankenstein.
The creativity of Pierce in piecing together the monster has become the most known visual representation through continuing cartoons, comic strips, comic books, toys, movies and television shows. The flat scarred head with bolts sticking out from the neck and the long, almost ghoulish giant body are instantly recognizable to everyone. Even Frank's "brother" Herman Munster is based upon what Pierce created and helped to further enforce the iconic style and look becoming the standard which none have ever been able to overcome.
There will never be another monster so beautifully horrific and stunning as the Frankenstein Monster. Many will try and some have made their own impact but the original stands tall even today...
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Post by brutalis on Dec 16, 2016 8:02:20 GMT -5
From last weeks Frankenstein Monster to this weeks Frankenstein Jr. the giant kid friendly robot! This Hanna-Barbera creation utilizes the name brand and look of the monster combined with every kids joy the giant robot! What kid at the time could resist watching this cartoon every Saturday morning? The fun and excitement Buzz Conroy finds sharing adventures with his robotic best friend in adventures is the stuff of every boy and maybe every girls dreams.
The visualization of Frankie Jr. is what sells this cartoon and drives the sense of wacky fun we experienced every weekend. The thrill of riding on the shoulder of your very own giant robot as you fight villains and monsters and aliens. I know i wish that i was Buzz or had my own giant robot to fly through the skies with whenever i wanted!!!
What do you all think of the Junior?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2016 11:56:32 GMT -5
When, Frankenstein Junior came on Television in the 60's - I see that cartoon a funnier version of Gigantor in some sort of a way that kind of showcase it. I find it a little bit odd but I just felt that the name of the cartoon was weird and not right to me. But, I did enjoy it at first and when they paired that cartoon with the Impossibles and the show got cancelled due to the violence and they paired Frankenstein Junior with Space Ghost and that lasted a little more a year. I did not watch that show when it's paired with the Impossibles because I just can't stand it. But, I liked Frankenstein Junior when it was paired up with Space Ghost.
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Post by codystarbuck on Dec 16, 2016 13:24:26 GMT -5
I enjoyed Frankenstein Jr; fun little cartoons, though not quite as memorable as Space Ghost or the herculoids. Fun, though. My cousin had the Gold Key single issue, featuring the character. One of the things I enjoyed was the mid-century modern design to buildings and machinery, similar to the Jetsons. It was all very Space Age.
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Post by brutalis on Dec 22, 2016 9:18:32 GMT -5
From an American giant robot to the Japanese giant robot. The Japanese have a fondness for these big guys and have 'zillions of sporty models to choose from for the elite connoisseur. Whether you prefer the giant combining Transformers or combining Lions of Voltron or the Robotech/Macross transforming Valkyrie fighter planes to Shogun Warriors like Grandizer, Raydeen, Danguard Ace to Gundam Battle mecha to the police mecha robots of Full Metal Panic, Patlabor to Mechagodzilla and Jet Jaguar in Godzilla movies there is a seemingly endless list of stylish colorful giant robotic greatness to choose from. Giant robot just has it all. Bright colors. Amazing designs. Loads of guns, missiles and esoteric weaponry. Pilot teams or mind controlled or male/female copilots. So much to enjoy and who of us hasn't dreamed of piloting a giant robot or designed our own?
I am a sucker for those humongous walking tons of metal. The imagery leaps out at you in their sheer size and power whether standing amidst the rubble of a destroyed city or the sparkling remains of desroyed ships in outer space or punching holes into evil monsters. To drive, fly or utilize a monstrously huge and gigantic robot built to mimic the human form must be ingrained in our genetics for so many versions of these miraculous robotic toys as even today people still try to build real giant robots all across the world.
What are some of your favorites?
My 1st giant robot was in Mechagodzilla. From there i found various anime robots like Raydeen, Grandizer and others yet never really thought much about them until the advent of Voltron, Robotech and Gundam in my youth during high school taking the giant robot into military imagery. Suddenly i was building models, seeking out anime and toys wherever i could find them around. To this day if there is a giant robot in a movie, cartoon or comic i am more inclined to pick it up and enjoy myself...
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Post by codystarbuck on Dec 22, 2016 9:31:21 GMT -5
Well, I first saw this stuff in the Shogun Warriors toy line, back in the 70s. The Marvel comics were rather disappointing; but, the toys were ultra-cool. However, two other properties were my favorite. The first was Johnny Sokko, aka Giant Robot. The robot design (with an Egyptian headdress) was a bit clunky; but the show was awesome, as Johnny and the agents of UNICORN fight the evil alien Gargoyle Gang. Not only does it have Giant Robot fighting monsters, launching his finger missiles at the,; it has the UNICORN guys using all kinds of weapons against the human henchmen of the Gang. It also featured the awesome jetpacks. What's not to love?
The other was Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman, aka Battle of the Planets, aka G-Force, Guardians of Space. The enemy (Galactor/Spectra) uses all kinds of mecha monsters for their attacks, forcing the G-Force team to take them out with their aircraft, the God Phoenix. It was superheroes, mecha battles, and aerial combat, all rolled into one. It set the tone for the Super Sentai shows that followed, which spawned the American Power Ranger shows.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 23, 2016 15:26:46 GMT -5
What are some of your favorites? My 1st giant robot was in Mechagodzilla. From there i found various anime robots like Raydeen, Grandizer and others yet never really thought much about them until the advent of Voltron, Robotech and Gundam in my youth during high school taking the giant robot into military imagery. Suddenly i was building models, seeking out anime and toys wherever i could find them around. To this day if there is a giant robot in a movie, cartoon or comic i am more inclined to pick it up and enjoy myself... My former username (MechaGodzilla) has fond memories watching the two Godzilla Movies that starred the original MechaGodzilla - what's made it special is the rainbow (Space Beam) coming out of his eyes and that alone made this robot version of Godzilla spectacular. The following two MechaGodzilla's doesn't have a prayer over the original and that's speaks volumes that the Original Version is more superior than it's predecessors.   Here's my original modified avatar that I made and I still have a copy of it. |
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Post by brutalis on Jan 5, 2017 15:32:04 GMT -5
Since we are talking robots let's keep our mechanical brains running and discuss the robots of television and movies. I think my first robotics awakening after Frankenstein Jr on Saturday mornings and the Jetson's Rosie the maid was the Lost in Space Robot and Robby the Robot both in the series on television.
Both of these designs were instant hits for my young imagination. Just the coolest styling and very much in the mechanical mode and not humanistic in any form other than in function. They looked like a pair of robotic buddies who would hang out together at the junk yard scrounging for spare parts and upgrades and had me drawing and designing all sorts of robots during my youth.
Then there was the Metal Men in DC comics who could morph from their robot bodies into various shapes and creations. These were superb fun whenever i found a comic starring the gang. Wonderful concept that was sorely under-developed which was always fun and entertaining.
Let us not forget Gort the faceless unstoppable force of The Day the Earth Stood Still. I could believe that nothing would stop this machine from his goal. And such a cool deactivation code: Klatuu Barada Nikto! It sticks in the head so much that everyone remembers it (except for good ol' dense Ash in Evil Dead) to this day. And what a visual, almost totally smooth liquid looking metallic body that only shows its silliness when walking and you see the creases.
There are more of course, but let the talk begin!
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Post by Rob Allen on Jan 5, 2017 15:38:56 GMT -5
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Post by brutalis on Jan 5, 2017 17:26:33 GMT -5
True, but the 1st time i saw him was in the Lost and Space episode. It wasn't until later i finally got to see Forbidden Planet as it usually played late late late at night. In the 70's a Phoenix local station KPHO ran a Saturday morning science fiction/fantasy movie series called the World Beyond (a 1 1/2 hr slot followed by a 1 1/2 hr western movie followed by another 1 1/2 hr western movie) where i finally was able to view Robby in his original debut! That Saturday movie series also gave me my 1st taste of Japanese Kaiju with Godzilla movies and other old science fiction movies. Such is an addiction born.... |
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Post by Rob Allen on Jan 5, 2017 18:17:04 GMT -5
True, but the 1st time i saw him was in the Lost and Space episode. It wasn't until later i finally got to see Forbidden Planet as it usually played late late late at night. In the 70's a Phoenix local station KPHO ran a Saturday morning science fiction/fantasy movie series called the World Beyond (a 1 1/2 hr slot followed by a 1 1/2 hr western movie followed by another 1 1/2 hr western movie) where i finally was able to view Robby in his original debut! That Saturday movie series also gave me my 1st taste of Japanese Kaiju with Godzilla movies and other old science fiction movies. Such is an addiction born.... That was the first time I saw him too, but my parents must have seen the movie or maybe it was mentioned in TV Guide because I recall knowing as I was watching that episode of Lost in Space that Robby had appeared previously. I think the name made him memorable to me; I was known as Robby as a tyke. |
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