... And in Other News...

So the build of the 1960's Batmans (Batmen?) is all finished, and they turned out incredible. Each one is unique because the eyebrows and nose details were hand drawn on, just as they were hand painted on to Adam West's mask back in the day. The craft room is still full of glitter from the Vegas Version. As has been claimed, "If glitter is the herpes of the craft world, than Vegas Version Batman is the Charlie Sheen of Cube Dudes."

Charlie Sheen... I mean Vegas Version 1960's Batman

We've also worked out the details for the Summer 2012 contest. I'll be posting full contest rules and details on our Facebook page (have you "liked" us yet???) within the next week, but I suggest you prepare yourself by:

1. Get yourself a Cube Dude or three. We currently have three versions for sale (subject to availability at Cherry Bomb Toys- they ARE limited edition runs after all). 
2. Grab your camera and prepare yourself for a photo frenzy
3. "Like" Cube Dudes on Facebook and await further instructions.

Our 3 Dudes currently offered for sale...

We're just working out the final details for prizes, but we will give you ample opportunity to enter! So keep your eyes peeled for just a teensy bit longer.

And now that Batman is out of the way, we're beginning the design and prototype build for the A-Team characters to be donated and auctioned off to raise money for the MS Society at the October Toy Fair. It's pretty exciting to be working on a one of a kind project.* It's also exciting to know that the guys at Cherry Bomb Toys have also been hyping this unique set, so there is already a fan base waiting to bid on them. I'm excited to see the bidding war we can create, and curious about just how much money we can help raise.

*ok- there will be the prototypes, and the finalized donation set... so technically two, but each will be unique as we work out any bugs in the design and build between sets).

New Prototypes!

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BATMAN!!!!!

Well folks, it's been a while since I updated the blog, and in that time we've been busy! There are two new prototype Dudes in the collection!

To celebrate the release of The Dark Knight Rises, we've decided to release our very own 1960's Batman! Yes, we're HUGE Batman fans, so it only seems logical that we'd celebrate this movie. This Dude will soon be available in a limited edition run at Cherry Bomb Toys in Victoria BC.

1960's Batman!

 But that's not all we've done. As a very special Fan request, we've also created a prototype of the Rocketeer! Due to the complexity of this Dude, we're still debating if we'll ever release a limited run for sale or not... it might just become something pretty for our own shelves.

The Rocketeer Front

The Rocketeer back. Check out that nifty (difficult to build) jet pack!

So there you have it folks. New Dudes to be released for sale, and new Dudes in the prototype pile!

Concepts and Ideas

It all starts with passion. Either a love for a character such as Perry the Platypus generates a desire to build the Dude, or someone else suggests someone with so much adoration and passion that it becomes difficult to say no.

Currently there are two ideas bouncing around for prototype creation. First up is The Rocketeer, as suggested by a friend.

 

Personally I'm excited to see how the jet pack is done, and that helmet is just beautiful. I can't wait to see them Cubed up.

After the Rocketeer, we've got an idea for a single run to donate to a charity auction next fall: The A-team with their van.

Original A-Team cast

A-Team Van

All of this while trying to renovate the house and working our day jobs! I'll keep you posted on how progress is going on these two exciting new projects.