I voted for Illumina!

[Sallah]

When it comes to character selection, all my efforts go into making things happen. (or at least trying to!) I'll be a bit bold here. We couldn't do Photog. I was the one who cold called Nathan and made it happen.

I don't mean to be rude here... but this doesn't entirely ring true. Don't get me wrong- I am sure you made the call and got Photog into the line (which I am THRILLED about!)... but you saying that you "cold called" him and that you were the "one" that made it happen eliminates a big part of how that figure came to be.

Wasn't it .org member Captain Atkin who found Nathan Bitner, and put him in touch with you? Atkin is the guy doing the Nathan Bitner interview for He-Man.org and www.motucfigures.com. Your version of the story up there makes it seem as if it were you alone that made Photog happen, when in reality it would never have happened if it weren't for Atkin. Atkin was the one who found him, told him about MOTUC, questioned him as to if he would still want his figure made, and gave you his contact info.

Again- SUPER happy to finally have Photog, and I do believe you were a major part of that. But eliminating Atkin's portion of the process just doesn't seem right.

Sallah

[a-star]

I don't mean to be rude here... but this doesn't entirely ring true. Don't get me wrong- I am sure you made the call and got Photog into the line (which I am THRILLED about!)... but you saying that you "cold called" him and that you were the "one" that made it happen eliminates a big part of how that figure came to be.

Wasn't it .org member Captain Atkin who found Nathan Bitner, and put him in touch with you? Atkin is the guy doing the Nathan Bitner interview for He-Man.org and www.motucfigures.com. Your version of the story up there makes it seem as if it were you alone that made Photog happen, when in reality it would never have happened if it weren't for Atkin. Atkin was the one who found him, told him about MOTUC, questioned him as to if he would still want his figure made, and gave you his contact info.

Again- SUPER happy to finally have Photog, and I do believe you were a major part of that. But eliminating Atkin's portion of the process just doesn't seem right.

Sallah

Good point.

I don't know why Touguru needs to make a post like that. Any one here would have done those things had they been in his position. They were simply the proper choices to make for the line. He should be expected to do those things.

I want to see a post where he admits how many ideas he has gotten from the people posting on his message board.

[13977]

Well, I whish someone had made the connection here and catched where this was going
The question is: King Randor has an army already. Why Duncan (member of this secret society not known even to the king) is assembling this group of "Heroic Warriors"?

Well I think you said it in an earlier post in this thread, Duncan was recruiting the next generation of guardians.

[JVS3]

Fine, they never rejected it, because it was never submitted and never reviewed. I get that. I'm just saying that because of this your concept isn't official accepted either. To be offical, it has to be reviewed and approved by Mattel.

Emil, please correct me if I'm wrong. I think what Emiliano is conveying is two things:

1. People don't understand why requests are made to remove story that Mattel technically does not own because they were never submitted the MVCreations internal reference bible until I passed it to Scott as a courtesy in case it may help him in any way while developing his MOTUC bios.

2. Mattel is currently using story elements in the MOTUC bios that were not official either: story plot points from the 200x cartoon that were never put into the official bible, scripts, etc. They were plot points individual creators wanted to see, or they had bounced off each other in discussion. Mattel legal didn't approve them, they aren't official, etc. One might then argue those interviews and posts were made by people working for Mattel in some capacity, so that's why. Well, same applies to us as the comic book licensee. I had numerous conversations at the studio where Dean and I talked at length about our ideas: theirs for the cartoon, ours for the comic. By the same token, Mattel could consider plot points from 200x comic creator posts/interviews as well.

It's all pretty confusing.

[Ealo]

Wasn't it .org member Captain Atkin who found Nathan Bitner, and put him in touch with you? Atkin is the guy doing the Nathan Bitner interview for He-Man.org and www.motucfigures.com. Your version of the story up there makes it seem as if it were you alone that made Photog happen, when in reality it would never have happened if it weren't for Atkin. Atkin was the one who found him, told him about MOTUC, questioned him as to if he would still want his figure made, and gave you his contact info.

Scott has repeatedly thanked the guy that did the interview and passed him the details; he even did it at mattypalooza thingy in front of everyone/press. Scott probably means he was the person at Mattel that got it in to classics when others probably weren't interested in spending time on it.

[Toyguru]

And I still sincerely thank Atkin for passing me the contact info! It was hugely appreciated.

And yes management thought I was nuts for trying to do this and that I was waisting my time. Now that he is a month away, i still disagree. The toy rocks and a perfect way to kick off the 30th figs bookended in Dec by the new winner!

[fball13z]

Thanks for the updates TG

[Lucky HE-MAN]

I would love to see her made anyway possible!!!

[midor]

Thanks for the posts scott.

WOW! This is one upsetting and depressing thread. Not sure why I read it all.

As much as I would like to make comments on things I'm to depressed to make them. Besides I don't want to wade through, at this time, 13 pages.

Maybe it's for the best I DON'T comment on some things. I don't want to start another 13 page tirade. or get into an argument with another dot org member.

After reading this thread I don't want Illumina in Classic because all the hatred, anger, points and counterpoints that has happened. and at this point I don't know if I could be persuaded to change my mind.

[Caesar]

Thanks for the posts scott.

WOW! This is one upsetting and depressing thread. Not sure why I read it all.

As much as I would like to make comments on things I'm to depressed to make them. Besides I don't want to wade through, at this time, 13 pages.

Maybe it's for the best I DON'T comment on some things. I don't want to start another 13 page tirade. or get into an argument with another dot org member.

After reading this thread I don't want Illumina in Classic because all the hatred, anger, points and counterpoints that has happened. and at this point I don't know if I could be persuaded to change my mind.

You're not the only who feels that way

[Captain Atkin]

I am beyond amazed that Fearless Photog is coming out next month! I thought it would be years before we ever saw that figure made (if ever!) I know that Scott really pushed to have this figure made into the line this year, and that was just super awesome!

To me, this is what the MOTUC line is all about!

[victoryleo19]

I think sometimes, on the "internet", we tend to forget that none of us actually KNOW anything going on with Mattel. Yes we have Q&A's and insider contact with Toyguru, but guys, thats called "marketing". Don't get so worked up over it.


And considering the fact that Emiliano is the ONLY person on this board directly associated with the production of ANYTHING related to Masters of the Universe, I see no reason why anyone would argue his points. It's ok if you disagree with his opinions, but it amazes me to see people actually consider him "incorrect". No one here works or has worked with this brand, so at least have the resolve to admit none of us know anything about it. Speculation yes, first hand knowledge, no.

[EldestSon]

I think sometimes, on the "internet", we tend to forget that none of us actually KNOW anything going on with Mattel. Yes we have Q&A's and insider contact with Toyguru, but guys, thats called "marketing". Don't get so worked up over it.


And considering the fact that Emiliano is the ONLY person on this board directly associated with the production of ANYTHING related to Masters of the Universe, I see no reason why anyone would argue his points. It's ok if you disagree with his opinions, but it amazes me to see people actually consider him "incorrect". No one here works or has worked with this brand, so at least have the resolve to admit none of us know anything about it. Speculation yes, first hand knowledge, no.

all due respect to emiliano, but that's not true.

[Darkspecter]

After reading this thread I don't want Illumina in Classic because all the hatred, anger, points and counterpoints that has happened. and at this point I don't know if I could be persuaded to change my mind.

You're not the only who feels that way

I will never understand this point of view, to be honest. I'm not sure if either of you guys collect(ed) the vintage MOTU line, but does seeing/hearing/reading about the original creators fighting, putting down, discrediting (and threaten to beat the crap out of each other) over who created He-Man/MOTU make you not want either any longer?

I mean, seeing and hearing them fighting it out was very depressing for me, personally. I knew they disagreed but I had no idea they were willing to literally fight each other! It doesn't make me love MOTU any less though. *shrugs*

Does the poor quality control and terrible service from Digital River make you want no MOTUC line any more?

[victoryleo19]

If it's not true, just say who else has worked with this property? and if so, I'd be as interested as anyone else in their take on the Illumina storyline or pissbility of the figure. I'd be interested to know who else has worked on the He-man property on these boards, because in three or four years I've yet to read anyone else post about it, but I don't come that often so I'll admit that.

[EldestSon]

If it's not true, just say who else has worked with this property? and if so, I'd be as interested as anyone else in their take on the Illumina storyline or pissbility of the figure. I'd be interested to know who else has worked on the He-man property on these boards, because in three or four years I've yet to read anyone else post about it, but I don't come that often so I'll admit that.

i bolded his name when i quoted you.

[victoryleo19]

really? Toyguru is a marketing consumer relations agent. And yes, he obviously works with this property because he is the current brand manager. Ok, let me restate this, besides Emiliano, and Toyguru (who posts on this board BECAUSE he is the current brand manager), is there anyone else here who has worked with the He-man property?....

Actually I believe there was a poster here for a time who was a writer of the New Adventures series episodes, so I would certainly consider his input interesting as well if he had experience in storylines/possible backgrounds not being used by the production company at the time.

[Darkspecter]

Actually I believe there was a poster here for a time who was a writer of the New Adventures series episodes, so I would certainly consider his input interesting as well if he had experience in storylines/possible backgrounds not being used by the production company at the time.

That's Jack Olesker (Heeeere's Olesker!). I think he still posts here. [EDIT: yes, he does. He's actually online right now. ] Re: Illumina situation, I think he would want her made. He created Crita (and most of the NA characters, actually) for the NA cartoon...and he really, REALLY wants a Crita figure made!

There was actually another Mattel employee that introduced himself last year, I think it was? He was going to work on MOTUC but I think he switched positions (or jobs) at the last moment.

There are also Mattel employees that are members here, but do not make it known they work for Mattel. I think we can all understand why, though.

I don't think anyone involved with the vintage toy lines have been members here though. *shrugs*

The entire MVCreations crew (basically) were members here, though.

[Captain Atkin]

I'd be interested to know who else has worked on the He-man property on these boards, because in three or four years I've yet to read anyone else post about it, but I don't come that often so I'll admit that.

Jack Olesker, who was the man in charge of the cartoon series "The New Adventures of He-Man", posts almost every day in the NA section.

[Dark Sorceress]

And I still sincerely thank Atkin for passing me the contact info! It was hugely appreciated.

And yes management thought I was nuts for trying to do this and that I was waisting my time. Now that he is a month away, i still disagree. The toy rocks and a perfect way to kick off the 30th figs bookended in Dec by the new winner!

i love photog so thanks for the work you did to get him

[Dr Kain]

I think what you are referring to is the vote. You rank them from which ones you want the most down to the least, and then at the bottom there is a submit vote button.

Oh, in that case, then I guess I voted for Illumina since I ranked her #1.

[Caesar]

I will never understand this point of view, to be honest. I'm not sure if either of you guys collect(ed) the vintage MOTU line, but does seeing/hearing/reading about the original creators fighting, putting down, discrediting (and threaten to beat the crap out of each other) over who created He-Man/MOTU make you not want either any longer?

lol you're really going to compare to a concept drawing to the vintage line? Then it's mutual I will never understand this point of view either. And I'm ok with that. I actually have a lot of respect for you Dark. I was thoroughly impressed with the research you did for the Star Sisters post.

I mean, seeing and hearing them fighting it out was very depressing for me, personally. I knew they disagreed but I had no idea they were willing to literally fight each other! It doesn't make me love MOTU any less though. *shrugs*

I believe he said it makes him not care for Illumina, not motuc. Bit of a difference. The original creators could tear each other apart with buzzsaws and I wouldn't care!! Would only make love MotU more if that's possible.

I believe the point he was making was this ad nauseum Illumina campaign is actually turning people off due to some of it's supports sense of entitlement.

[EldestSon]

lol you're really going to compare to a concept drawing to the vintage line? Then it's mutual I will never understand this point of view either. And I'm ok with that. I actually have a lot of respect for you Dark. I was thoroughly impressed with the research you did for the Star Sisters post.

concept art? like vikor and demo-man?

[Sallah]

Scott has repeatedly thanked the guy that did the interview and passed him the details; he even did it at mattypalooza thingy in front of everyone/press. Scott probably means he was the person at Mattel that got it in to classics when others probably weren't interested in spending time on it.

Well, in truth (if you are referring to the SDCC walkthrough) all he said was that it was a fan that PM'd him and he took it from there, not mentioning Atkin by name or that he was the one that got the ball rolling. I may be wrong (and I would welcome any links to such interviews), but I have never seen anything where he thanked Atkin personally for this. You say he did it repeatedly though, so I would really appreciate you pointing those out. That isn't to start an argument... I would just sincerely like to read those interviews if there are as many as you say.

"Cold-calling" (as Scott said he did) implies that there was no groundwork previously laid and that Scott called him out of the blue to drop this on him. That wasn't the case so I wanted to clarify what actually happened on this. Atkin found him, Atkin told him about MOTUC, Atkin asked him if he would still be interested in having his figure made, and Atkin offered the contact info over to Scott. That isn't exactly "cold-calling", nor does it make Scott the "one" that made it happen.

Again- I am not trying to start an argument about this... I'm just saying that it was phrased in such a way that takes credit away from a guy that did most of the legwork in making Photog happen.

If it's not true, just say who else has worked with this property? and if so, I'd be as interested as anyone else in their take on the Illumina storyline or pissbility of the figure. I'd be interested to know who else has worked on the He-man property on these boards, because in three or four years I've yet to read anyone else post about it, but I don't come that often so I'll admit that.

Well there is a guy named Val Staples (JVS3) that you might see posting from time to time... I would consider him as working on the property since he wrote, published, and colored the 200X comic.

Sallah

[Caesar]

concept art? like vikor and demo-man?

Yes just like that!! Concept art! lol ok concept not created by Mattel.