luke314pi Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Hey guys, I have been working on designs and sculpts for a set of mini-figures over the past year or so in my spare time. I thought it was time to post them online and get some feedback. I know these figures would cater more to the MUSCLE / Monster in my Pocket / OMFG collectors, and I have posted these on those respective message boards, but I would love to get some opinions here as well. The line is called Body Brawlers, and each figure is inspired by a part of the human body. Each figure will be around 1.5" tall to blend in with similar figures. I have two figures sculpted and painted in a draft version, and another two sketched out: Kidney Stone Iron Lung Heart of Darkness Gut Constrictor Here is their story: His name was Mauro, and he was the greatest fighter the galaxy had ever seen. He had a strong heart, an iron will, and the guts to take on any challenger. He was a fan favorite to win the Galactic Fighting Tournament. But in the very first round, and in the very first battle, he was struck down by a warlock fighter named Nolistis. Just as the announcer was about to call the fight, Mauro's lifeless body rippled with new energy. The dark power that Nolistis had used against him had an unexpected side effect. The organs in Mauro's body sprang to life and were filled with his courageous spirit. The fight was allowed to continue, but Nolistis fled in fear from his twisted creations. Mauro’s organs pressed forward in the tournament as the Body Brawlers! Ideally I would like to make a small run of these and put them up for sale. Based on what you have seen so far, would you be interested in owning a set of figures like this? Do you have any suggestions for me as I continue to work on these? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 (edited) I don't collect those types of figures, but I like your idea. However I think you are limiting yourself to only having the body parts from one (male) character. Also, what is the consumer you are targeting, adults collectors, kids, both? If adults, it could give you a little more room for "other" organs that could be fun to make figures of, especially if you are doing it tongue in cheek.I would recommend using Garbage Pail Kids as some inspiration, too. Maybe instead of "Kidney Stone", call him "Kid Kneestone" or something like that. Turn "Iron Lung" into "iRon Lung", maybe model his chest to look like an ambiguous MP3 player. Oh, just thought of this, if you go the GPK route, you should consider changing the name from "Body Brawlers" to "Bawdy Brawlers"! Edited January 31, 2014 by youbastards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks - that is exactly the kind of feedback I am looking for! I was envisioning the first two series to be body parts from Mauro (the good wrestler), and then I could possibly branch off to parts from Nolistis (the warlock) that are more twisted and black, or possibly switch to some bone-inspired guys, like a rib cage character. I have showed these to some of my kids friends, and they all immediately wanted a set, so I am thinking of marketing them to both kids and adults. Plus since I will be selling them in the toy store, I wouldn't want to have anything too inappropriate, since we have lots of customers who are parents who shop with their kids. I like the name idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I wouldn't be interested, but those kinds of figures have never appealed to me. However, they seem to be right up the line of what people would want. They look really, really good, and I am very excited for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Very cool Luke. Please, no genitalia. That said, I could have sculpted the kidney stone figure for you since I have had 5 or 6 of them. I look forward to seeing the brain and or eyeball. Cool concept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveOMac Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 I think it's a cleaver idea and could have some legs as I can see these in stores of all sizes. I'd buy and support these because it's you Luke but I think fans of mini figures would be interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 It's a neat idea, Luke. I can't say I'm all that interested, as I don't collect these type of figures, but if you do a Kickstarter I'll contribute. I would agree with K80 that more punny names would be a good idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Thanks guys! If series 1 does well, my tentative plan for series 2 was a brain, liver, thyroid (look at a diagram of it - they look really cool!), and tongue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oh! OH! Dude! "Phantom Limb." You can have that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted January 31, 2014 Author Share Posted January 31, 2014 Oh damn, I like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youbastards Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 "Goiter done!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Womb Raider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 The real idiotic body part that is always getting the wrong conclusions "Knee Jerk" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Ankle Buck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cut2thechase Posted January 31, 2014 Share Posted January 31, 2014 Great idea! How about a Bum Knee? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 what about Gaul Bladder? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luke314pi Posted February 1, 2014 Author Share Posted February 1, 2014 Lots of good suggestions! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffBohn Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 (edited) I'm pretty simple when it comes to these sized/type figures... make them available in a Glow in the Dark version. I just saw OMFG series 2 is available in GiTD, need to pick that up. Edited February 1, 2014 by JeffBohn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twisted Two-Face Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Considering the color, i'm surprised no one mentioned the first one i thought of: Pink Eye. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Tongue Tied, Nose Dive and Jaw Breaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 The Corpuscle Corps : Hard sole. Hand Ninja. Foot soldier. Hell bow .......archer. Herr Kutz Herr Comba General Colon Powell Private Parts Corporal Corpse Sergeant Atarms General Health ,,,,,,,,,,I would have included 'Dire Ear' in the Corps but he has now been discharged . Needless to say Luke eye think you're onto something ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiniFiend UK Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Gut Buster, Armlock and Eye-Saw Eye-Saw I visualise an eyeball with either metal tentacles with buzzsaw blades on the end or arms/hands holding old style hand saws Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Tooth Fairy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Toe-truck, and missle-toe Apparently all I have are feet characters. I'm such a heel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted February 1, 2014 Share Posted February 1, 2014 Toe-truck, and missle-toe Apparently all I have are feet characters. I'm such a heel Electric Heel ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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