Mechanical Master

More stuff will be surfacing soon on Geo, but I wanted to share a few shop photos to show some of the processes that actually go into making a figure. When I cobbled my first Geodraxus together, I was so unbelievably happy that I had made a figure from top to bottom. I still remember the phone conversations with Matt and Jesse, I was practically in tears! This had become a moment I would not forget. I had been working on him non stop for months and really wanted something to bring to NYCC that year (2013). I did what I could to make him presentable, but I knew he needed a lot of work to get him where I wanted him to be. Flash forward to now.

Ron has taken Geodraxus from his past state, to a more mechanically sound one. I wanted a figure that could do more than the previous version, and Ron has been helping me do just that. We have been going back and forth on getting things "on point" and talking about the future of this figure. Its really awesome to watch him work out in the shop! The pictures display Ron getting parts all lined up and mechanically fit. He has a very accurate way of getting those "sweet spots". I couldn't have made it here without the help of my friends Ron and Matt. You guys are the best!

Most will notice a good deal of changes to Geodraxus. Elements of the sculpt have been pushed and pulled, and new line work and design changes have been implemented. This time, he will be debuting with a darker foe.

 I really can't wait to get the molding done and hold a new version of an old friend !

Setting The Stage

 

Over the past few weeks I have been working on pushing Geodraxus to a whole new level. I really wanted to tighten him up and refine the figure to make it even better. Taking these steps has taught me a lot about the toy making world. It really pays off to spend extra time on an existing project!

On a related note, I have  the honor of working with Ron Daley. For those of you that doesn't know who Ron is, you can check some of the links below to see some of the projects he has worked on. A true toy genius!

Ron and I have teamed up and we are taking Geodraxus above and beyond in his new MK IV state. Geo has been in the works in his various forms for over a year now. Kind of crazy how time passes us by! Ill post an old drawing from winter of 2012 soon when I first started designing him.

So, now that the sculpts are where I want them, I will be making some master molds with Ron and incorporating the same joint system that Matt and him made many years ago. Thats right, just like the Rechlen and Aves figures and first Travelers. Bridging the gap between Matt's world and mine, has been something I have always looked forward to seeing.

More on all of this soon!

Super Robots Giant Monsters !

Collection DX is holding a very special event this Saturday, March 29th, from 11AM -7PM in  Lowell, Massachusetts. The event is called Super Robots Giant Monsters. There will be many vendors slinging all kinds of art and toys! Check the SRGM link to see some of the people that will be at the show.

There will be a limited run of Geodraxus Mk III figures available at the show ! Hope to see you there!

I have also been putting in some serious work on ole Geo ! There will be some more pics soon , but for now here are some shop pics.

Back To Prismiria

     After spending some time in an alternate dimension, Geodraxus returns to his planet Prismiria . Only to have come home to a Neo-Cataclysm...

     Back in the shop and crankin' ! Working on a few projects and getting old Geo rolling for his proper online release. There will be some more pictures popping up over the next few weeks as well.

      
    

Winter

 

We have been getting bombarded with the white stuff the past couple of days and it is safe to say winter is  here. Its amazing how fast the seasons change sometimes. 

I was hoping to do a proper launch of Geodraxus before this year ends. Unfortunately, time did not see it that way. The last thing I wanted to do was rush the project, so I am taking a step back for the holidays.

I also have some other projects in the works for 2014 that I am excited about. Some solo stuff and some collaborations with friends is on tap! 

I will be working on this release through the holidays and will post some WIP photos as I am chuggin' along. Check back for some new stuff soon!

Monster Kolor Craze

     Couple of Glyos customs I did for the "It Came From The Pressure Pot" gallery show at Monster Kolor ! These are some Geodraxus MK II kits mixed with some buildman parts. They are dyed, painted and clear coated with Monster Kolor Products! The gallery is Tomorrow, November 9th at 7pm in Middleboro, Ma! More info over at Monster Kolor's Site . Anything that is left over from the Gallery will be available online shortly after the show! See you there!

NYCC Wrap-Up

     NYCC was an incredible experience and I had a blast with old friends and new friends! Matt and Jesse were kind enough to give me ample time at their table and let me show off one of my latest projects, Geodraxus. Between the con and the food crawls, I did not want to come home!

     So the post con stuff is now available for purchase. Since there is not a lot left, I am doing email order system. If you see anything that you would like to purchase, email me at - Pjaybartlett@gmail.com !

      The top three pictures are the Geodraxus Mk II Glyos Resin Kits. These are specifically tooled for the Glyos System Series toys! The full version has sold out but they will be available soon! These resin kits are $25 each plus $3 shipping (Domestic) International orders please ask for shipping price.

     The last three pictures are the rubber Saplorite figures. These are $10 each plus $3 shipping .


     Ill be getting back into the shop shortly to work on the Official Geodraxus Online release. Aiming to have it before the year is over. Just coming out of decompression mode now!

NYCC 2013

     

      New York Comic Con is almost here and we are prepared for this awesome event! This will be my fourth year returning and I can't wait to see everyone!

    Here is the breakdown of what I will have available at the Onell Design Booth#102. 

     Geodraxus MK III -$40

     Geodraxus MK II Glyos Upgrade Kits - $25

     Rubber Saplorites- $10

 

 

     Dead Presidents Rubber PrisZilla - $10

     There will also be some sneak surprise stuff going on at the table as well! So keep checking back to see whats going on! 

Thank You!

     A massive thank you goes out to everyone who supported and participated in the Banimon Custom Corps. You guys are the best! Words can't express how lucky we truly are to have such incredible people support what we all love and create. To me, it still doesn't feel real. Ive spent the better part of the last four months on this project and it has been equal parts awesome and sad to see these guys go. This Custom Corps became integrated in my daily life and feels weird not coming home to a bunch of figures on my table!
  
     A huge thanks goes out Matt and Jesse for their continued support in everything I have done. These dudes have been a huge flow of positive energy and weighed in heavily throughout this project. Another huge thanks to Boris Savic and Seth Longmire for all their input and support. It was fun being able to collaborate with such talented artists!

    Banimon's 1st Custom Corps will be something I hope we all will remember for years to come, and we can't thank you guys enough for being apart of it!


     

BCC 1 Is Live!

              Banimon Custom Corps One is live!!! Jet over to the store and get yours!

Incoming

     Banimon's first Custom Corps is ready to deploy Tonight, August 30th, at 9:30 EST . It is hard to believe after all these months working on the Custom Corps, the day Is almost here to let them out into the wild. Each one of these figures are truly special and have all sorts of neat embellishments all over them! It has been an awesome experience working alongside Boris and Seth!

     Here is the breakdown of what will be on tap tonight-

  
     Standard Banimon Custom Corps Figure - $30 (Limit two per customer)

     Deluxe Banimon Custom Corps Figure- $40 (Limit one per customer)


     Most of the teasers we shared have been the standard edition of the Custom Corps. This photo exhibits one of the deluxe figures from the assortment. Along with these beefier deluxe figures, there will be a special edition screen printed map! The special Banimon Map has new areas never before seen, and locations of where some of these mercenaries hail from. Boris has really gone the extra mile on these bad boys!

     More leading up to the launch so stay tuned!

 

   

    

    

 

First Instincts

     With Gobon just having his most proper debut yet, this custom was best fitted for our next teaser. Personally, Gobon is my favorite character in terms of Matt and Michelle's universe. He was introduced to me in a way I can't really explain in just a small blurb. So prepare for a wave!

     A number of years ago I met one of my favorite artists to date, Jesse Moore. At this time, I was heavy into toys of all sorts. The world of toys became something that I obsessed over constantly. It was a period of time where so many things were inspiring me. I was a sponge trying to absorb all I could, and was always hungry for more! Through my day job, I was able to stumble across the bearded mans path.

      A few hours had passed and we were in a vortex of discussions about toys and art. During this event, I knew my life was about to drastically change. We are both nerds that have a lot in common, and immediately bonded. He later educated me about Glyos and Callgrim. I was so ecstatic to meet someone who created something I loved so much, and live down the street from me! I HAD to see more. Most of you who know Jesse, know that he is a very generous person. He had invited me to his home and showed me some of the toys that inspired him, along with toys he had made. I was marveling over his insane collection of vintage toys and current toys. My senses were totally nuked at this point, until I saw this meatball of a figure!

     After almost going into shock over possibly one of the most overwhelming experiences, something caught my eye up in Jesse's toy lair. It was a roundish, Doctor Robotnik - looking toy that broke the tension I had been having in the plastic museum. For about a minute I felt tranquil and started inspecting the figure. Jesse then explained to me that the creator of this figure started the whole Glyos System Series of toys. When I picked up that Gobon, I had a feeling of joy that is unmatched to this day!

      So, Gobon holds a very special place in my soul. He is still my one of my favorite toys to mess with. I love painting and customizing him, and was super excited to incorporate him in the Banimon Custom Corps. (Maybe even more than once...) Jesse opened my eyes to an incredible toy line and an equally incredible community, for this I give many thanks!

 This particular version is piloted by a Banigoth. A very rustic version that is a death machine to all in his path! More details of the release and more photos soon!