Bigfoot pics

[Iron Mego]

It is nice that the toy companies have a way to get feedback from the intended audience of their products. Imagine how much better Mego's Captain America would have turned out if they could have previewed it in a similar arena back in the day.

[palitoy]

I, for one, agree. There is a hint of entitlement in much of the complaining and "suggesting" that goes on around here. The manufacturers of these toys really owe us nothing. If they are open to suggestions, great. If not, so be it. If we like the end product we buy it, if we don't we pass on it. You can't please everyone, and no matter what the manufacturers do someone won't be happy.

Heh, we should make this part of our mission statement

[CrimsonGhost]

Here is a quick adjustment to the skintone, reduced pupils, darkened eyelids and enhanced fangs. At that link location, you can click the image to zoom.

http://en.swoopshare.com/file/b2ee7b289e0131838c4824a28be6c447/BIGFOOT?tags=BIGFOOT&lang=eng

and the screen-cap references again...

http://en.swoopshare.com/file/28a2f5...t+caps&lang=en

The adjustments in the photo make an already great figure look FANTASTIC!!

[jessica]

And those are simple fixes if the production doesn't get it right.

[Mattildo]

And those are simple fixes if the production doesn't get it right.

Great! Just make sure to post your address so I can send my figure to you for its "make-over"!

[slats7]

I admire your take on customer satisfaction.

But to answer the naysayers, I personally don't consider myself to be a "yes man" accepting anything a company puts in front of me. I merely refuse to adhere to the fanboy credo of COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN, COMPLAIN. Especially given that the figure looks strikingly close to the source material.

I've seen no evidence of that in this thread. Most of the "complaints" have been measured, constructive, and aimed at making the final product better. People are well aware that this is merely a prototype, and there's plenty of time to get it right. Since the manufacturer seems to place a high value on authenticity, I'm sure they'll welcome these well-meaning critiques and suggestions.

[johnmiic]

I got a chance to play with Bigfoot at NY Comiccon. There are some
changes to the lower legs and arms to give him more stature and
reach.

I did mention the darker skin to one of the BBP principals, so
they are aware of it. It may be difficult to hit a shade that isn't
brown.

Paul, my take on the face is the hair should be curlier/frizzier. The beard is too full to the sides. They could trim it a little on the right and left. Maybe more forehead? A balder forehead makes him look more primate-like as in the show. I think that would help separate it from looking like Dan Haggerty/Grizzly Adams. However if BBP doesn't want to re-sculpt the head I think it will work out if they do this: fur and hair should be very Dark Brown to nearly Black and face should be a medium brown or a dirtied up brown. Brian/Palitoy's re-coloring looks correct. Maybe a darker brown or near black paint can be painted in the recesses under the eye-brows to the top of the eye lids, darker brown circles on the lower eyelids. Paint the eyebrows as bushier. That will make those eyes pop as they do in the publicity still from the show. They should be aiming for a "scary" face. No fat body and no belly under the fur will help. I think a change in the paint apps alone will accomplish this for most.

[Mattildo]

Paul, my take on the face is the hair should be curlier/frizzier. The beard is too full to the sides. They could trim it a little on the right and left. Maybe more forehead? A balder forehead makes him look more primate-like as in the show. I think that would help separate it from looking like Dan Haggerty/Grizzly Adams. However if BBP doesn't want to re-sculpt the head I think it will work out if they do this: fur and hair should be very Dark Brown to nearly Black and face should be a medium brown or a dirtied up brown. Brian/Palitoy's re-coloring looks correct. Maybe a darker brown or near black paint can be painted in the recesses under the eye-brows to the top of the eye lids, darker brown circles on the lower eyelids. Paint the eyebrows as bushier. That will make those eyes pop as they do in the publicity still from the show. They should be aiming for a "scary" face. No fat body and no belly under the fur will help. I think a change in the paint apps alone will accomplish this for most.

I agree with all those suggestions. The character's hair was Andre's real hair, which was pretty much a wild, frizzy semi-fro, with no bangs and parted in the middle. The prototype seems to have a more "coifed" style to it with the large curls and bangs (it looks much more like the wig Ted Cassidy wore in the follow-up Bigfoot episodes). But I realize it would be very difficult to sculpt the hair in Andre's actual hairstyle on such a small figure.

I emailed the links to this thread and the sample images to SMDM producer and the writer of the Bigfoot episodes, Kenneth Johnson. I asked him for his thoughts on the figure. His response to me: "I like your version better."

[johnmiic]

I agree with all those suggestions. The character's hair was Andre's real hair, which was pretty much a wild, frizzy semi-fro, with no bangs and parted in the middle. The prototype seems to have a more "coifed" style to it with the large curls and bangs (it looks much more like the wig Ted Cassidy wore in the follow-up Bigfoot episodes). But I realize it would be very difficult to sculpt the hair in Andre's actual hairstyle on such a small figure.

I emailed the links to this thread and the sample images to SMDM producer and the writer of the Bigfoot episodes, Kenneth Johnson. I asked him for his thoughts on the figure. His response to me: "I like your version better."

WOW. Kenneth Johnson! And Thank You for the info on the SMDM Soundtrack. Maybe you could get some help from the publication/website Film Score Monthly? They seem to have some luck getting soundtracks from TV shows released.

[Mattildo]

WOW. Kenneth Johnson! And Thank You for the info on the SMDM Soundtrack. Maybe you could get some help from the publication/website Film Score Monthly? They seem to have some luck getting soundtracks from TV shows released.

Unfortunately, FSM is about to cease operations. Over the years, I had contacted them, Varese Sarabande, and La La Land Records about releasing SMDM soundtracks on CD. All three had expressed serious interest, but for almost 15 years, Universal was unable to do any licensing with SMDM/BW due to an ongoing contract dispute with the estate of SMDM creator Martin Caidin. Since that legal mess has finally been settled, the DVDs have been released, a new comic book is being published, and now this new line of Bif Bang Pow collectibles is on the way. The timing couldn't be better for Oliver Nelson's fantastic scores to finally be released on CD.

[twilitezoner]

I can't believe this is actually happening. Probably my two favorite shows (SMDM & BSG) next to Star Trek growing up.

It really brings back a lot of memories. A big thank you to all those who are making this possible.

[Remco Monster]

I am/was very excited about this figure, but disappointed in the prototype. Mattildo's adjustments make it look MUCH better, but I agree, it should be a more menacing sculpt. As of right now, he doesn't look intimidating at all, he looks like a teddy bear. Say what you want about the old Kenner figure, but at least he looks mean, and I prefer it over this version by far.

[kennermike]

I am/was very excited about this figure, but disappointed in the prototype. Mattildo's adjustments make it look MUCH better, but I agree, it should be a more menacing sculpt. As of right now, he doesn't look intimidating at all, he looks like a teddy bear. Say what you want about the old Kenner figure, but at least he looks mean, and I prefer it over this version by far.

amen on what you said about the kenner Bigfoot figure Bro

[jetzjungle]

Mean and leaner Bigfoot all the way! I think the adjustments really work to capture the look and menacing spirit of Bigfoot in the episode! With a removable arm too!

[Mattildo]

Jason has posted a new Bigfoot prototype image and details about its size at the blog. It looks like there has been some (recommended) adjustments to the paint.

http://www.bifbangpow.com/2011/10/size-matters.html