Create-a-Character winner Castle Grayskullman Discussion

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July 13, 2012, 10:41am
MC Modulok

Surely this is a joke. It's like an April Fools prank. The swords are great, though.
July 13, 2012, 10:41am
vertigoink

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Originally Posted by JonWes

That's completely unfair. Not everyone looks at customs all the time. I barely ever do, really. First I'd ever seen that particular pic. Synchronicity and all that. It's not like it's not somewhere your mind would go. I mean, it's a fun concept but I'm sure quite a few people have mulled it over.

Ignorance isn't an excuse to the law and or concepts under it- it's one of the first rules I ever had hammered into me when studying Graphic Design and particularly design history. There have been MILLIONS of people sued because they thought a concept was unique and it's decided it wasn't.
July 13, 2012, 10:41am
TrimmTrabb

As I stated before, I really dig this. He's exactly the sort of far out concept that makes MOTU ridiculously great! Assuming this is real, my only design nitpick is

that blonde hair. It just looks odd.I wish it was more green or gray like the rest of the figure.
July 13, 2012, 10:41am
Lay Ze-Man

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congrats!!! :hmgrin:
July 13, 2012, 10:41am
DarkLiger

The name sounds more like a Digimon, but I like the design. As for the bio...it's going to be weird. I can think of a few ideas like

The living embodiment of Castle Grayskull, final line of defense only to be summoned as a last resort
July 13, 2012, 10:41am
wundarwarrior

I feel pretty bad for the winner of this contest since no matter what people are going to hate on his design for whatever reason. At the end of the day it is an original idea because few people would've actually fleshed that idea out. Then we get the bitterness because their character wasn't chosen. Berating TMS and SLL is because of who got to create them, and it can be written off as egoism. But this was made by a fan in a universe full of absurdity. Had this been your character and people called it lame or uninspired you would take offense. The guy put it out there and he won, based on a panel which probably included people whose opinion you actually respect. Sure nothing is liked by everyone but give the guy credit for doing what he did. I'm just not huge on people being rude when it comes to someone's creativity since that's the whole problem with our culture's art at this point. Internet jockeys hate on every original idea that come along so we continue to get remake after remake, which are also complained about, and this generation love the same type of video games. No one just accepts originality and most people want a consistent blending in everything but complain about it. Just my opinion. And Congratulations sir.
July 13, 2012, 10:42am
Tallstar

They removed it from mattycollector.
July 13, 2012, 10:42am
Irian

I think I'll call him something like

Grayskull Golem

Cool, cool figure!
July 13, 2012, 10:42am
Dr Kain

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Originally Posted by vertigoink

It's also a plagiarized concept:

So because someone may have done a similar character before, means they copied it? :hmroll: I'm fairly certain the winner is not Edison to that custom's creators Tesla.

With all of the people in the world, it is impossible for an idea to only be thought of by one person.
July 13, 2012, 10:43am
JonWes

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congratulations, man! :) I for one may be buying multiples.
July 13, 2012, 10:43am
TheFallen

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

I hope you have thick skin :tjwink:

Congrats by the way
July 13, 2012, 10:43am
Thatman

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congratulations, then! (You lucky so-and-so. :))

I've already started getting the parts to customize one of my entries - didn't figure I'd win, but it was worth a shot. :skgrin:
July 13, 2012, 10:43am
Tallstar

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

*hugs* Congrats.
July 13, 2012, 10:43am
Morningstar

Maybe is a magic creature spelled by the Sorceress to defend the inner chambers of Castle Grayskull
July 13, 2012, 10:44am
Dr Kain

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Originally Posted by Tallstar

They removed it from mattycollector.

Ooooooooooooooooooooops, it is probably real then.

Is masque being serious? I thought by his emoticon he was joking.
July 13, 2012, 10:45am
TheFallen

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Originally Posted by Tallstar

They removed it from mattycollector.

Good, now Mattel knows what it is like dealing with Digital River :tjlol:
July 13, 2012, 10:45am
Scotward

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congratulations, sir! :D
July 13, 2012, 10:46am
Mamblo

Can't wait for Sanke Mountainman!
July 13, 2012, 10:46am
Prahvus

There's one part I really like about this figure, though : the accessories (weapons).
July 13, 2012, 10:47am
Crusader

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

:) Congrats, dude, well done !!!
July 13, 2012, 10:47am
DarkLiger

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

This figure is freaking awesome! Very excited to add this to my collection.
I would love to hear what inspired this creation.
July 13, 2012, 10:47am
Berserker79

The swords are from the vintage flag...Cool
July 13, 2012, 10:47am
Jubilation

Quote:

Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congratulations Daniel, he looks very cool and I'll be buying one for sure!
July 13, 2012, 10:48am
GozzoMan

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Originally Posted by masque

That would be me. I am Daniel Benedict. Man, I hope everyone likes this character. I can't possibly describe how happy i am right now. Oh my... I'm in shock. :D

Congratulations, man!! :hmgrin::hmgrin:

I have to say, after the initial "shock"... I begin to like him... it... :sklol::sklol:

You just became a controversial artist, Daniel! :sklol::sklol:

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Originally Posted by Berserker79

The swords are from the vintage flag...Cool

Ooooh... I didn't get it at first!

Genius, Daniel!! :hmgrin:
July 13, 2012, 10:49am
Dragonblaster

He-Man must have misspoken... :hmlol:

"By the power of power - I haaave... the... Grayskull!?":hmeek:

i like it! :hmgrin:

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