Armarauders - Toy Line and Comic Launch!

Yobuster · 03-08-2012, 01:30 PM

MY question for Valent and the rest of his team is what's the distribution channel you intend to use for the sales of the mech toys? Will it be through the traditional mass market channels, specialty channels like Diamond and comicshops, specialty online toy shops only or your own website?

I'm just making sure that up here in Canada I'm going to be able to purchase. =)

proteus · 03-08-2012, 02:35 PM

Firstly id like to welcome The Armarauders team to the 'Ark!!! And to say thanks for sharing the awesome concept art and prototypes with us too!!! Cant wait to see these all painted up!! (Though just as an afterthought would you consider unpainted "blank" versions for us customisers???) As a resident of the UK iv gotta echo Yobusters question,how are you planning to distribute the line?? Because its becoming harder and harder to get ANY worthwhile toylines over here,so i dont wanna get my hopes up!!!

r3v3n63 · 03-09-2012, 12:17 AM

So, I gotta say that while I was looking at the progress pics I was thinking to myself, "Hey, that looks like Luka's work" and sure enough when I double checked the credits, there he was. If others are unfamiliar with his work you can check his site out here...
Kallamity - Pages
I find his work to be absolutely amazing and a massive influence on my own personal projects. This guy does some stunning mecha kits with beautiful designs. The kits are pretty expensive and I've never gotten a chance to own one myself so to find out that Armarauders managed to secure him for this project I am very excited that finally, if by proxy company, I'll get the chance to own some of his work. Very stoked about this!

valentwang · 03-09-2012, 07:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Shin Densetsu

Welcome aboard guys! Glad to see this happen, I've seen a number of startups come and go without even a sight of prototypes, but here you guys come already with some decked out and looking pretty far along! Toys like these have a lot of passion behind them. Eager to see more and being that you guys are toy fans as well as DON, I'm sure these will be a joy to handle.

Glad Don has a lot of control too, from what I remember, when he worked with Hasbro for the WWI Titaniums they didn't turn out the way he envisioned.

Hi Shin, thanks for welcoming us! While, it's an impossible dream to please everyone, we'll most definitely try.

Don has almost full control

But we both think pretty much alike.
I understand his Titanium pains...

valentwang · 03-09-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by r3v3n63

So, I gotta say that while I was looking at the progress pics I was thinking to myself, "Hey, that looks like Luka's work" and sure enough when I double checked the credits, there he was. If others are unfamiliar with his work you can check his site out here...
Kallamity - Pages
I find his work to be absolutely amazing and a massive influence on my own personal projects. This guy does some stunning mecha kits with beautiful designs. The kits are pretty expensive and I've never gotten a chance to own one myself so to find out that Armarauders managed to secure him for this project I am very excited that finally, if by proxy company, I'll get the chance to own some of his work. Very stoked about this!

Yes! Luca is an AWESOME sculptor. The amount of details and work he did on this prototype is beyond words.

valentwang · 03-09-2012, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by proteus

Firstly id like to welcome The Armarauders team to the 'Ark!!! And to say thanks for sharing the awesome concept art and prototypes with us too!!! Cant wait to see these all painted up!! (Though just as an afterthought would you consider unpainted "blank" versions for us customisers???) As a resident of the UK iv gotta echo Yobusters question,how are you planning to distribute the line?? Because its becoming harder and harder to get ANY worthwhile toylines over here,so i dont wanna get my hopes up!!!

Thanks for welcoming us! Blank versions will be produced if there's demand. So far it's coming close ;P

Regarding distribution, we're still working on it. Of course we wish to get this out internationally.

Joe Moore · 03-09-2012, 07:52 AM

Thanks for stopping by to talk with the members. You guys have clearly gotten the interest of fans out there. Can't wait to see what else you guys have planned. all the best.

Ash from Carolina · 03-09-2012, 10:02 AM

I love those designs and having a new entry in the world of ultra cool mechs is most welcomed since the US selection of robots and mechs is pretty limited.

Really like the huge toy but I was wondering if there will be things that are offered on a smaller scale. Display space is getting to be an issue after years of collecting things, and price could get to be an issue with so many cool designs. Plus I'm just sort of a sucker for smaller figures.

Fingers crossed for this taking off big time because it seems past time we got a great mech themed series.

r3v3n63 · 03-09-2012, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by valentwang

Yes! Luca is an AWESOME sculptor. The amount of details and work he did on this prototype is beyond words.

So, if you are able to answer this; is Luca going to be working on the enemy faction of figures or is there another sculptor working on that?
And also, do you have any insight you want to share on assembling the crew you have on this project?
Lastly; thanks for talking with the fans, we appreciate getting to speak with those who make it all happen.

C.I.A.D. · 03-10-2012, 10:00 PM

Absolutely magnificent. I'll be aaaaaaaaall over this series.

and Don's involved? +ZOMG

Jason Abbadon · 03-10-2012, 10:17 PM

They certainly are impressive!
Hopefully these will be affordable!
Too often such quality comes with a cost beyond my toy budget these days!

Regardless, I'l be buying at least one or two- to make an (easy) custom fully articulated Ant Man, baby!

Shin Densetsu · 03-11-2012, 12:50 AM

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Originally Posted by valentwang

Hi Shin, thanks for welcoming us! While, it's an impossible dream to please everyone, we'll most definitely try.

Don has almost full control

But we both think pretty much alike.
I understand his Titanium pains...

No prob man glad to have you guys aboard! Mecha toys rule!

malcontentman · 03-11-2012, 01:31 AM

Don is awesome, and I love that he actually designs, engineers, and draws these things. Comic looks really fun too. They just look like they are going to be really expensive though.

bad karma · 03-15-2012, 09:55 AM

That centaur is one of the best robot designs I've ever seen. Hopefully I can afford the toy when it's released.

Dan Taylor · 04-20-2012, 02:07 PM

After clearing with the Powers-That-Be at Mecha Workshop, I -- Dan Taylor, ARMARAUDERS comic writer -- have been authorized to promote a poster giveaway for the followers of the Armarauders Facebook Page. Here's the deal...

Once the Armarauders Facebook Page reaches 750 "Likes" five individuals will be randomly selected to receive a limited-edition free ARMARAUDERS poster (the one pictured). The posters measure approximately 23.5" x 33" and are of a heavy stock with matte coating and feature mecha-cool art by Don Figueroa.

Current followers who already "Like the Armarauders Facebook page are eligible along with any new followers obtained at the time of the random drawing. The five winning followers will have the poster mailed to them postage paid. No purchase necessary. All decisions/results final. If you have any questions, ask 'em here.

Now go out and recruit more people to join ARMARAUDERS: THE LAST BATTALION!

scottmurdock · 04-20-2012, 02:34 PM

Are there plans for an Armarauders booth at SDCC because if so I'm definitely dropping by to say hi! Great work you guys and welcome to the 'ark!

yourfacehere · 04-20-2012, 02:45 PM

Hope you folks haven't quit on us yet! I want to see what comes next!

I've also heard that you'll be reducing the current size of the figures...is this true?

Brownfinger · 04-20-2012, 03:09 PM

This is ambitious, and very promising.

Eager to see more!

Dan Taylor · 04-23-2012, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by scottmurdock

Are there plans for an Armarauders booth at SDCC because if so I'm definitely dropping by to say hi! Great work you guys and welcome to the 'ark!

Not sure if there'll be an Armarauders booth at SDCC this year. The show is getting tougher and tougher to get into. Though, it is in the works for that show and others. There'll likely be some form of Armarauders presence. Personally, I've missed SDCC only once in the last 12 years or so.

Dan Taylor · 04-23-2012, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yourfacehere

Hope you folks haven't quit on us yet! I want to see what comes next!

I've also heard that you'll be reducing the current size of the figures...is this true?

Nope. Haven't quit and there's no indication that we will. I just downloaded a mind-blowing page of Don's art for issue two that I wish I could share--but, I value my life.

The figures are planned to be reduced in size, but not much. I think the Cam Special Bellerophon is going to be approx 9" now. Also, a more articulated pilot is in the works with accessories.

Dan Taylor · 04-23-2012, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Brownfinger

This is ambitious, and very promising.

Eager to see more!

Thanks. Be sure to check out the updated comic pages at the Armarauders Facebook page. We've also got a poster giveaway going on...

yourfacehere · 04-23-2012, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan Taylor

Nope. Haven't quit and there's no indication that we will. I just downloaded a mind-blowing page of Don's art for issue two that I wish I could share--but, I value my life.

The figures are planned to be reduced in size, but not much. I think the Cam Special Bellerophon is going to be approx 9" now. Also, a more articulated pilot is in the works with accessories.

Does this mean the pilot's getting shrunken down as well? I believe he was 2 3/4 inches before.

Also how much of a reduction is it? I remember the thing being around 11" yes?

Ca n you say anything about the asking price currently? A range maybe?

Shin Densetsu · 04-24-2012, 12:55 AM

Welcome aboard Dan! Who is doing the colors on the comics?

TheFallen · 12-15-2012, 08:14 AM

Armarauders have updated their Facebook page showing us some refined concept art and a prototype of the minifigure pilot which is onlty 5cm tall (2 inches)

I was talking to the producer, Valent Wang, and he told me that this toy line will feature influences and homages to both MOTU and Thundercats plus a big influence from Centurions which you can see by the interchangeable weapons.

There is still no official price but they are expected to release the main figure, the Bellerophon with the pilot, weapons for both and the Mech Stand in one package in Q1 2013. Go like them on Facebook and jump on for the ride

trebleshot · 12-17-2012, 06:14 AM

That proto looks very promising. Can't wait to see more pics.

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proteus Industrial Toy Meddler Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: abandoned power station, UK Posts: 1,508	Firstly id like to welcome The Armarauders team to the 'Ark!!! And to say thanks for sharing the awesome concept art and prototypes with us too!!! Cant wait to see these all painted up!! (Though just as an afterthought would you consider unpainted "blank" versions for us customisers???) As a resident of the UK iv gotta echo Yobusters question,how are you planning to distribute the line?? Because its becoming harder and harder to get ANY worthwhile toylines over here,so i dont wanna get my hopes up!!! __________________ Feedback:http://www.toyark.com/proteus-54804/

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r3v3n63 Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 216	Quote: Originally Posted by valentwang Yes! Luca is an AWESOME sculptor. The amount of details and work he did on this prototype is beyond words. So, if you are able to answer this; is Luca going to be working on the enemy faction of figures or is there another sculptor working on that? And also, do you have any insight you want to share on assembling the crew you have on this project? Lastly; thanks for talking with the fans, we appreciate getting to speak with those who make it all happen. __________________ Personal Sculpting Blawg http://monster-zer0.blogspot.com/ Last edited by r3v3n63; 03-09-2012 at 07:12 PM..

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Jason Abbadon Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Florida Posts: 5,490	They certainly are impressive! Hopefully these will be affordable! Too often such quality comes with a cost beyond my toy budget these days! Regardless, I'l be buying at least one or two- to make an (easy) custom fully articulated Ant Man, baby! Last edited by Jason Abbadon; 03-10-2012 at 10:20 PM..

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malcontentman Toy Connoisseur Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Filthadelphia Posts: 289	Don is awesome, and I love that he actually designs, engineers, and draws these things. Comic looks really fun too. They just look like they are going to be really expensive though. __________________ Last edited by malcontentman; 03-11-2012 at 01:34 AM..