Fortress of power

[bishart]

*jaw hits the floor*

Ben, this piece is AMAZING! I cannot get over how huge and incredibly well detailed this is! I cannot wait to see this thing get finished! Excellent work on this!

Wow! Pixel Dan. The legend. The man. Thanks so much. Working on it right now actually! We were thinking of getting a copy of this in front of you to review at somepoint if you'd be interested. We haven't worked out all the details of that, but we know we'd like you to check it out. Thanks again.

To everyone else. I see this thread went on to talk about the 4h and mattys likelihood to make a grayskull (even though this is a fortress of power. Sheesh. )
That was fun to read. And I'm glad the thread got people thinking. My thoughts? I think the 4h could sculpt this well. OF COURSE! I can't believe anyone has that doubt. They are the masters. So amazing. BUT I don't see Mattel ever making a castle grayskull. There are many many vehicles they will test the market with first. And if they did make a castle. I really don't think it would be to scale. Even the original was not to scale. Plus. Without getting too in depth, I dontthink toyguru gave too many collectors a good feeling in their mouths with his recent letter about next years sub being the lowest yet, lowering monthly fig numbers and wanting to "keep the secondary market alive". That didn't give me a good feeling about the line I used to think would have no problem lasting until 2017.

That is all. Thanks Dan. And everyone.
Pics soon! Any areas of the fortress people want a closer look at?

[fball13z]

Wow! Pixel Dan. The legend. The man. Thanks so much. Working on it right now actually! We were thinking of getting a copy of this in front of you to review at somepoint if you'd be interested. We haven't worked out all the details of that, but we know we'd like you to check it out. Thanks again.

To everyone else. I see this thread went on to talk about the 4h and mattys likelihood to make a grayskull (even though this is a fortress of power. Sheesh. )
That was fun to read. And I'm glad the thread got people thinking. My thoughts? I think the 4h could sculpt this well. OF COURSE! I can't believe anyone has that doubt. They are the masters. So amazing. BUT I don't see Mattel ever making a castle grayskull. There are many many vehicles they will test the market with first. And if they did make a castle. I really don't think it would be to scale. Even the original was not to scale. Plus. Without getting too in depth, I dontthink toyguru gave too many collectors a good feeling in their mouths with his recent letter about next years sub being the lowest yet, lowering monthly fig numbers and wanting to "keep the secondary market alive". That didn't give me a good feeling about the line I used to think would have no problem lasting until 2017.

That is all. Thanks Dan. And everyone.
Pics soon! Any areas of the fortress people want a closer look at?

Im watching you Ben, work harder! cant wait to see mo pics

[Pixel Dan]

Wow! Pixel Dan. The legend. The man. Thanks so much. Working on it right now actually! We were thinking of getting a copy of this in front of you to review at somepoint if you'd be interested. We haven't worked out all the details of that, but we know we'd like you to check it out. Thanks again.

Well, I absolutely would love to check that out! You know I can't say no to that! Just let me know when you guys get closer. We'll work something out.

But for now, just get that thing finished! I can't wait to see the final results!!

[Dark Sorceress]

are you guys still going to add the clear water parts to it?

[BadVermin]

How is the casting coming along? Still giving you problems?

Can we see the fortress with the door and gun turret attached?

[bishart]

Im watching you Ben, work harder! cant wait to see mo pics

were working very very hard! haha

Can we see the fortress with the door and gun turret attached?

i can try and finagle a photo of such setup of course... were also working on the removable sidewalls, which will really make this thing come together.

[AdultCollector]

My anticipation is growing!

1) Any plans for box art?

2) What will be the dimensions of this sitting on furniture? I thought I heard you were going to include the bridge? That would extend it out pretty far I'd imagine. What kind of floor/shelf space are you looking at?

3) Any plans for stickers?

[fball13z]

were working very very hard! haha

I know,just like busting your chops lol, now back to work!

[bishart]

My anticipation is growing!

1) Any plans for box art?

2) What will be the dimensions of this sitting on furniture? I thought I heard you were going to include the bridge? That would extend it out pretty far I'd imagine. What kind of floor/shelf space are you looking at?

3) Any plans for stickers?

hey man. sorry for the long delayed response...

who says there will be a box?
if there wassssss. yeah im thinking of some stuff.

the bridge/door will be part of the fortress for sure, but it only extends out to meet with the front steps. without having taken precise measurements yet, i know its about 3.5 feet tall, and i think the base is like 2.5 wide by 1.5
i think. ill have to take rel measurements at some point... it seems its always getting bigger.

no stickers. but there are a few secrets/extras of the fortress we have yet to reveal.

[AdultCollector]

hey man. sorry for the long delayed response...

who says there will be a box?
if there wassssss. yeah im thinking of some stuff.

the bridge/door will be part of the fortress for sure, but it only extends out to meet with the front steps. without having taken precise measurements yet, i know its about 3.5 feet tall, and i think the base is like 2.5 wide by 1.5
i think. ill have to take rel measurements at some point... it seems its always getting bigger.

no stickers. but there are a few secrets/extras of the fortress we have yet to reveal.

Great answers! I can't wait.

[HORDE WEAVER]

It is the best thing I have eveeeeer seen!This is art!!

[bishart]

It is the best thing I have eveeeeer seen!This is art!!

thank you kind sir!

hoping to have some new amazing photos soon. im destroying myself trying to finish a graphic novel by the sept 26 due date... 25 pages to do before then. oh and letter them all... http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Trail-Nin.../dp/0892729457
the other ben has been hard at work though. really picking up my slack lately on the fortress.

[Super-Phil]

Wow. Really great stuff. A brilliant work. Wow.

[2-bad]

Words can't describe how Amazing this is!!!!

[Grange Wallis]

This is immense! Love the roundness of the eyes and the depth of the doors!

[Eterniandreams]

thank you kind sir!

hoping to have some new amazing photos soon. im destroying myself trying to finish a graphic novel by the sept 26 due date... 25 pages to do before then. oh and letter them all... http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Trail-Nin.../dp/0892729457
the other ben has been hard at work though. really picking up my slack lately on the fortress.

Hi,

Have you set any kind of deadline to work to?
Hoping to see pics soon

Johan

[Prince He-Dude]

This is epically AWESOME!!!!! I hope you guys make add-ons that will eventually become a full scale Fortress!

[Dark Sorceress]

This is epically AWESOME!!!!! I hope you guys make add-ons that will eventually become a full scale Fortress!

that would be so cool!

[bishart]

thanks everyone. i wish it was 100% done and we all could have our toys on it, soon!

Hi,

Have you set any kind of deadline to work to?
Hoping to see pics soon

Johan

hey johan, we have set personal deadlines, and our doing our best, but dayjobs, and real project deadlines always have to come first unfortunatly. this thing will get done, but it just take more time than most can even imagine. dont you worry. were rounding the final corner...

[bishart]

This is epically AWESOME!!!!! I hope you guys make add-ons that will eventually become a full scale Fortress!

we have some ideas!

were just going to get through the main part, gun, flag, walls and door first haha

[Eterniandreams]

hey johan, we have set personal deadlines, and our doing our best, but dayjobs, and real project deadlines always have to come first unfortunatly. this thing will get done, but it just take more time than most can even imagine. dont you worry. were rounding the final corner...

Yeah I know.. Work comes first and can be a ***** I have noticed with my own job lately. Too man customs half done

[bishart]

Yeah I know.. Work comes first and can be a ***** I have noticed with my own job lately. Too man customs half done

yeah for sure! i have so many half finished customs that taunt me everyday.

[Princess_Adora]

OMG! I had not seen this thread before!!! I'm completely blown away by this! I really just don't know what to say! It's Amazing!

[HORDE WEAVER]

thank you kind sir!

hoping to have some new amazing photos soon. im destroying myself trying to finish a graphic novel by the sept 26 due date... 25 pages to do before then. oh and letter them all... http://www.amazon.com/Lost-Trail-Nin.../dp/0892729457
the other ben has been hard at work though. really picking up my slack lately on the fortress.

Hey! It looks interesting!
It is good to see how people grow their own art my friend. I do write as well and compose metal conceptual albums. Here is some of my work:
www.myspace.com/darkminstrelproject
Hope you like it man!!

[Jyrki]

Just one word: WOW

*jaw hits the floor*

*drops his jaw into floor and start search it and Pixel Dan's jaw too*