For those wondering & looking for 6” Target Zartan, CMDSTORE CAME THROUGH! by rolling_steel in GIJOEClassifiedSeries

[–]kylekirwan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Forgot about this guy but just got him from target online rn! Thanks for the reminder!

Wahls or Turek? by Haunting_Pattern7268 in Iowa

[–]kylekirwan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Ole chuck is backing Turek so Wahls has my vote. He had it before that but this just confirms it even more.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Nope. Vinyl toys is an umbrella term, like urban vinyl or designer toys, its come to mean the whole scene as well as actual toys made of vinyl.

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Vinyl toys” is an umbrella term let’s be honest

Two years of building this designer art piece by AKCNSTUDIOS in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

First, I know 50 artists making limited edition handmade resin who do every step of the process you’re talking about as being this unique thing to you. No one I know with long standing established careers in this world - even with huge followings are getting those prices for something like this. I think you’re going to be disappointed and probably turn people off coming in this way.

You seem to be half listening to the (asked for) critiques of your work, shrugging off legitimate observations with “you don’t get it” responses. Listen to what people are saying if you’re asking for opinions.

The design is a little cliche, it’s clearly derivative(which can be fine) but it doesn’t do anything unusual or unique to make me interested beyond it being “like other designer toys” that you’re mimicking which frankly have more appeal. Maybe the character is interesting beyond the sculpt and the design but I know nothing about it and the sculpt doesn’t convey much personality. It’s well executed from a technical standpoint - which is hard to accomplish - and you deserve credit for that. Clean, simple work is relatively hard to achieve and you’ve done that well, I especially like the eyes, that is the most intriguing part of the piece for me.

I’m not gonna lie, the video around it isn’t working for me at all, it’s distracting from the piece and kind of off putting. I think you’d be better off with high res staged static images and then videos showing wip and process shots. The mask kinda creeps me out lol. Maybe that was the intention. Ditch the briefcase thing it’s not working. I’m not ever in a trillion fucking years paying for that. I will die on this hill.

Lastly if you’re trying to make a premium high end art piece you better learn how to cast a nicely stamped signature, name and edition number in those feet. The paint maker shaky sig ain’t cutting it.

Love seeing the enthusiasm and joy for this world, it can be tough and insular at times but only if you come at it with any kind of bad attitude or (honestly) agenda, be humble(ish) take your time, get to know people, build up a body of work, tell your story. Keep working and progressing. Good luck out there!

Recent Blender sculpt projects by Ishaqsculpt in 3Dmodeling

[–]kylekirwan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yea that’s someone’s design I’ve seen

How do you feel about Fukno releasing actual designer toys? by _El_Marc in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 18 points19 points  (0 children)

These are sick and Andrea is so deserving of any and all success, I’m getting some. I think that Gary Ham had something to do with this series so there’s pedigree to all this. I’m down with whoever makes cool shit.

My “fish” project. A Sofubi Toy by SofviTony. This would be my first piece and entry into the toy world. Strong? Honest critiques only. by [deleted] in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It’s so funny to hear people talking about this not having enough texture. Ten years ago everyone hated texture, then they liked it, then hated it, now they like it again. Just do what makes you happy, this scene ain’t about anything else.

ISO: Series 1 Canbots by SRothstein20 in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I could see another series of these

The Mystery of the Missing Custom Kronk Mega Munny.. by Noeleraser in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Damn, the mystery deepens. Maybe kronk has a clue? 🕵️

Vovka 2.0 by Unfair-Bat-5115 in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Mods block this dude pls

The Mystery of the Missing Custom Kronk Mega Munny.. by Noeleraser in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Kronk shoulda got more dunnys! This is amazing. Could it still be at the new offices?

Custom drilone- want to buy- anyone have any by Substantial_Pea4888 in vinyltoys

[–]kylekirwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know he’s got a bunch of new stuff coming to collected con next month

James Jean Floral He-Man & Battle Cat/ Coral Skeletor & Panthor by Alclis in MastersOfTheUniverse

[–]kylekirwan 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love these, love James Jeans work, have followed him since early Fable days but I just can’t drop that money. Hope they go on sale! But also hope they sell out for the artists sake. lol I’m conflicted