Another big influence on me has been Masamune Shirow, who is best recognized as the man behind Appleseed and Ghost in the Shell.I first saw his work back in the 1980's (around '85) when I discovered a bootleg copy of the animation Black Magic. The designs were very unique, with an organic quality to the mechanical style that looked unlike anything I had ever seen before. When I eventually saw the manga for Appleseed my brain exploded and I've never looked at a mech the same way since.
This build is a tribute to Masamune Shirow's incredible worlds, without which Glyos would have a lot less round stuff to play with.
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Love the colour-scheme on the white/greey* Pheyden.
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How many axis joints were used? I haven't bought any yet, but I might buy enough for this (unless it's some crazy amount :P )! This configuration is absolutely awesome!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Absolutely oozes Shirow beauty. Might have to build myself one of these.
ReplyDeleteNot too crazy about the lack of hands on the heavy armor but aside from that it's looks really badass.
ReplyDeleteThing is BAD ASSS!!!!!
ReplyDeleteTHIS! lokks amazing! Now the guy with the horns and one eye and i'm...back in memory land! :D
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to fool arround with my load of joints!
Love the Axis-Heavy-Armor and Axis-Pheyden! Those builds are DOPE!!! Your creative builds never cease to amaze me.
ReplyDelete[I'm gonna have to build one of these configs for the shelf. :)]
I need to replicate these... Time to spend a couple hours staring at the computer with parts in my lap...
ReplyDeleteYou did Masamune Shirow justice, my friend. The heavy armor was instantly recognizable as fitting his general aesthetic, and personally, the rounded arms and torso construction are what make it for me and the look.
ReplyDeleteI admit that the "SEND" reference is lost on me, but only because I'm rusty. This is really great stuff, Matt. Now I wonder if building a Tachikoma would be feasible...
Shirow's designs were always amazing. Isn't he a professor of engineering at a university? In any case, this is beautiful work! Makes me wanna order a couple of those joints now...
ReplyDeleteBlack Magic M:66? I haven't thought about that Anime in years! Wow! Nice work once again Matt!
ReplyDeleteOh thanks, Roy. Now I have to go try to build a Tachikoma.
ReplyDelete@ Jedicreeper --
ReplyDeleteRemeber to take it slow to guard against chafing... ;)
That top build is one of your top 3 builds to me of all time. It's awesome Matt. I would imagine it's a fingertip destroyer?
ReplyDelete@Josh: It's what I'm here for!
ReplyDeleteAlso, Matt: when are we ever going to see a Glyos Idea Book, like Lego used to publish every now-and-again?
Freakin' amazing build Matt. I may have to buy a bunch of axis joint sets just to build a suit or two like this. I just love the rounded edges and the bulk to it.
ReplyDeletePlease put that in production...amazing piece but no way I'd buy enough parts to build it one at a time...
ReplyDeleteThe imagination never stops....pretty awesome this axis heavy armour chap, also love the Robby & Lost in Space influences...I see big things like a huge $$$ advance from Hasbro or Lego coming shortly....
ReplyDeleteOh yes, please let us know what pieces are needed to make this guy, it would be very cool on my desk....
ReplyDeleteI know this is probably really late, but matt would you happen to know how many axis sets you need for this?
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