TM2 Dinobot Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just do it all! Victorian era PD figures pulled into the 1950's as forgotten Cold War super heroes! ...Yeah, that didn't even sound good in my head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shanester Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I am thinking 100% of the proceeds should go to charity this year. The percentage donated to the Multiverse has always been a big help, but the site is cruising along on funds generated from the banner ads. I figure if all proceeds go to charity, maybe we can lure in some customizers that do not normally work within the Minimate medium AND get more money to the selected charity. Just a thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lobsterman Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Just do it all! Victorian era PD figures pulled into the 1950's as forgotten Cold War super heroes! ...Yeah, that didn't even sound good in my head. No, wait, I think you're onto something – the League of Anachronistic Military Inferiority! Frozen Vikings defrosted and conscripted into the French Foreign Legion! Civil War mounted cavalry soldiers sucked through time to fly helicopters in Vietnam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psyguy Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I'd like to be in this year. Haven't contributed before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fujis Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Along the lines of what jcastick and Punisher have suggested what about a historical figure/forgotten superhero mash-up? You could have characters like Albert Einstein as Atomic-Man and Rosa Parks as The Equalizer! This would also allow the more ambitious customizers to make two customs: one in costume and one in civilian clothing. We can call it: Charitymates 7: Historical Heroes ...or even 'The Past Is Super!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 I think whatever it is it should be something that inspires several customs. Last years customs were awesome, but for some reason didn't strike a cord as much as the previous year (the year before had 2-3 times as many customs). Something like superheroes or zombies is pretty wide reaching and might not be as intimidating since there's so many pre-existing parts that can be used by the casual customizer, plus the character selection isn't limited to something that actually exists. Just my $.02 worth. I think I agree w/ this in regards to picking a theme. Robots and Fighting Game characters were open to all types of skill levels and the possibilities were pretty much limitless, quite a few members contributed more than one figure as well, which helped. More entries = more money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellpop Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I agree that it's best to pick a big, general theme like superheroes and let people figure out how to fit their interests in there. Some of the narrower ideas that have been suggested sound pretty cool, and I'd love to see what people come up with, but I probably wouldn't have any ideas myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 IMO,I think we should go for a steam punk themed Charity! Just my 2 cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boyd Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If we're looking for a wide-open topic, how about the alphabet? Customizers pick their letter and are free to represent that letter any way they choose - from simply having the letter on a Minimate chest, to replacing the head of the Minimate with the actual letter, to painting the Minimate as an object that starts with that letter (your letter is Q, so you paint a Minimate in a quilt pattern). Lots of options for a lot of different skill levels. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 That's a bit avant garde. I'm not sure I want something that open. I like the PD Neo Victoian Superheroes idea better, myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 IMO,I think we should go for a steam punk themed Charity! Just my 2 cents I think Steampunk would be pretty cool! Leaves a lot of room for creativity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttheadsmate Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 If we're looking for a wide-open topic, how about the alphabet? Customizers pick their letter and are free to represent that letter any way they choose - from simply having the letter on a Minimate chest, to replacing the head of the Minimate with the actual letter, to painting the Minimate as an object that starts with that letter (your letter is Q, so you paint a Minimate in a quilt pattern). Lots of options for a lot of different skill levels. Dibs on 'P' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Harris Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Steampunk, Historic Superheroes, Alternative History: YAY! Alphabet: Meh. Boyd, although I think the basic idea is pretty cool, it's a little too generic for such a thing, I guess. But I could imagine "some" costomizer doing a whole A-Z series like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM2 Dinobot Posted April 7, 2013 Author Share Posted April 7, 2013 (edited) So are we going with Steampunk superheroes? We could make our own alternative history Avengers-like team. MMMV: Mighty Men from Multiple Venues. Edited April 7, 2013 by TM2 Dinobot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Steampunk heroes sound great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 So a steampunk take on an already existing superhero? Or an original creation steampunk superhero? Why not just "superheros" or "steampunk"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 So a steampunk take on an already existing superhero? Or an original creation steampunk superhero? Why not just "superheros" or "steampunk"? Im pretty sure he means "make our OWN steampunk influenced hero" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nervous Rex Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 Although I do like the looks of a lot of steam punk stuff, I'm not sure I'm into this idea. I'll give it a go, but would rather just do a golden age type superhero, or public domain type character. Just my two cents, and I'll side with the majority, for the greater good of the charity Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 maybe it could be Golden Gears Age? Like classic campy superhero ideas but mixed with steampunk elements? Im just throwing in my two cents Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punisher Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 We're starting to get too narrow again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Howsabout we go with the Classic Superhero idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrobotC Posted April 8, 2013 Share Posted April 8, 2013 Charitymates 7: Heroes for Hire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcastick Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Along the lines of what jcastick and Punisher have suggested what about a historical figure/forgotten superhero mash-up? You could have characters like Albert Einstein as Atomic-Man and Rosa Parks as The Equalizer! This would also allow the more ambitious customizers to make two customs: one in costume and one in civilian clothing. We can call it: Charitymates 7: Historical Heroes ...or even 'The Past Is Super!" I really like this idea, I'd definitely be up for this theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undeadpool Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 (edited) Along the lines of what jcastick and Punisher have suggested what about a historical figure/forgotten superhero mash-up? You could have characters like Albert Einstein as Atomic-Man and Rosa Parks as The Equalizer! This would also allow the more ambitious customizers to make two customs: one in costume and one in civilian clothing. We can call it: Charitymates 7: Historical Heroes ...or even 'The Past Is Super!" I really like this idea, I'd definitely be up for this theme. I second that notion, it implements both golden age heroes or the possibility of steampunk heroes (I call Tesla) Edited April 9, 2013 by undeadpool Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
groundhog7s Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Should we put it to a vote? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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