Hateball

Discussion in 'Americans and Other Western Gaijin' started by Frank Kozik, Jul 2, 2013.

  1. ultrakaiju

    ultrakaiju Die-Cast Staff Member

    I concur with the suggestion for a Fink-styled roadster over just adding this to a Bootleg body, even if that means a longer wait for the additional production. That toy can stand on its own, and I get a very different feel from this. I think making it just another zombie style figure is taking away from its originality and style.
     
  2. JakeLarntz

    JakeLarntz Addicted

    Agreed, stray away from the bootleg body...this thing deserves better.
     
  3. goldenstash

    goldenstash Toy Prince

    This is what I wish all the bootlegs came with. Kinda annoying displaying the extra head. I know... I know... that's what she said... :roll:
     
  4. phantomfauna

    phantomfauna Side Dealer

    Not sure I would care for a Fink-styled roadster. Fink stuff sometimes seems like a "when out of ideas go to". I'm also thinking this sculpt might work better on something like a Cure Boogie than on the Bootleg. The amount of detail in both sculpts would complement each other rather than clash. I do like the design of the bootleg(particularly the torso) and I thought the Nagball worked so we'll see.
     
  5. Frank Kozik

    Frank Kozik Mini Boss

    this head is going on 2 existing bodies (bootleg and salariman) and a third unique body later on. need to maximize its uses as it is not cheap to make.

    I do like the idea of a 'Rothed out tiger tank' toy, and have one in the works, but this head wont be on it as its from a different war. This guy is WW1 and will have a WW1 zombie body with period correct uniform and weapons, and I will probably make a British or American doughboy 'enemy' for him to battle along the same style.

    The Tiger Tank toy will have a little monstery driver, but he will be wearing a correct hat and uniform for the era. I fthat goes well, I will then make a 'rothed out' t-34 and a russian monster enemy piece.

    as I said, if you just want the head, it will be available as a stand alone, with and iron cross shaped display base, which we are making in house from high quality resin.

    I personally like the Mishka Bootleg body and am designing an entire series of new heads for it, all of which will also be stand alones with unique display bases. 2013-2014 will see them all released.
     
  6. Ultra999

    Ultra999 Post Pimp

    get out of here with your historically accurate toys :lol:

    that's all good news about your future plans! a salaryman with this head will certainly be an interesting take.
     
  7. dedoperucelli

    dedoperucelli Addicted

    I would like to see it mounted on the body of cure boogieman figure.
    I wish to you a collaboration! salaryman sound good too
    but...do not waste this wonderful head ... one body approximately mishkaI would like to see it mounted on the body of cureboogieman.
    I wish to you a collaboration!
    do not waste this wonderful head ... with mishka approximately body!
    nice head!!
     
  8. JORDAN23

    JORDAN23 Post Pimp

    Just make a resin display stand in the shape of a tank or hot rod. To appease the masses until you can make a sofubi one.
     
  9. coma21

    coma21 Mini Boss

    Frank I am in awe over how great this came out. A great piece can't wait to get in hand.
     
  10. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

    Take the spike off the helmet and do it up as a foamy madball!

    Solid resin = best shift knob ever!

    I like the tank series idea, would be cool to see in a Marx Nutty Mad style.
     
  11. jhateball

    jhateball Addicted

    I would threaten to name my next venture 'Kozik' but that seems slightly passive aggressive.

    It should go without saying that I am absolutely all-in...what a fantastic execution of an (obviously) fantastic idea. Add in a healthy helping of Luke and, well. Amazing.
     
  12. Ultra999

    Ultra999 Post Pimp

    blasphemy! :lol:
     
  13. Schorsch

    Schorsch Toy Prince

    Absolutely ! "Die Pickelhaube bleibt oben ! " - * barked in a stiff prussian dialect * :)


    Really like how detailed it is !
     
  14. gatiio

    gatiio Post Pimp

    This is certainly a breath of fresh air from someone I didn't think much in regards to this type of attention to detail and ideas. I'm glad I am so surprise by it. Great illustration and beautifully executed.

    It's a great looking toy. I can't wait to see one in the flesh.

    Best of luck with the project, Frank.
     
  15. RudeBeast

    RudeBeast Line of Credit

    BTW, yes - not sure about the scale but this this would look awesome on a boogie! Any chance this could sit on a BM? And if you could release this as an unpainted teal or flesh? :D
     
  16. Greasebat

    Greasebat Side Dealer

    Okay...leave the spike on, make it out of soft vinyl & put a squeaker in the base!
     
  17. Greg Mishka

    Greg Mishka Addicted

    yea fuck that bootleg it sucks!
     
  18. JakeLarntz

    JakeLarntz Addicted

    He gets it ;)
     
  19. mutantshark

    mutantshark Comment King

    Sounds like this is gonna get pricey even before considering multi colorways... :/

    But im excited! Hateball is a must have!
     

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