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Old 04-04-2009, 12:12 AM
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After a long day, I will do my best to answer your questions and provide some pics of the figures in question. There are in fact 4 new poses; QB, WR, RB and a LB. The LB will be based on the RB pose, but of course with different arm positions. I am working with some of the top sculptors in the industry with years of experience with major toy companies to bring these figures to the electric gridiron. Additionally, these figure are designed with a particular paint style in mind such as that used predominately in the wargamming industry. With very detailed facial features, muscles, jersey folds and seams, these figures will lend more towards drybrushing in order to maximize the look and feel of the finished product. Furthermore, I truly believe that any paint style used will allow these figures to “pop” due to the detail and realistic proportions of each player. For those of you who were able to see the OSU figurine set that I designed a few years ago, these sculpts are even more detailed than those figurines and the added bonus is that they are specifically designed for electric football. The sculptors have sculpted these figures in the ever popular 30mm scale and the figures will blend in perfectly with 67 Big Men, Buzzball and FootballFigures.net players in size. Thus far the response has been very positive and now everyone can get their hands on the “Gridiron Greats”. I will continue to produce more poses and I plan to offer a wide range of different poses in various positions over time. I have also been in contact with some of the top painters across the nation and quite a few of these guys have signed up to paint some prototype players for my display in Canton. I also have contracted with a top artist form the McFarlane industry to design commercial decals for the entire line!
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Old 04-04-2009, 12:44 AM
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Wow Dwayne, these figs almost look too good for paint......
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Old 04-04-2009, 01:46 PM
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DJ,

Will you be able to make different poses with each figure, like your first figure, or do they come as is? Did that make sense?

Mike
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Old 04-04-2009, 07:10 PM
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Default I have never seen nothing that good!

In my 40 years of electric football. Anyone that says this just adds is a hater. When Mike, Chris, Chuck, heck anybody gets a whole of these the whole game's appearance will change. That is utterly ridiculous detail and I agree with every positive comment and then some.

Reppin' the D for real!

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Old 04-04-2009, 08:41 PM
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COACHES,

I agree with sweetka, these figures will do a little more than just add or blend in. I say, STICK OUT ! Look at the detail on the arm muscles, also the creases in and on the jersey. The helmet and face are awesome. Once painted, these will look just like a mcfarlane you see in the stores. I agree with dwayne, the dry brushing painting style will give you a pro player pulled right out of your tv. give the guy credit, he knows how to make the most unique looking products in the hobby. His throwback facemask are the greatest. I alway's loved that 60's and 70's look in a uniform.

Dwayne, as alway's, thanks alot for your products and bringing the hobby to the next level.

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Old 04-05-2009, 11:59 AM
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Old 04-05-2009, 09:57 PM
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Old 04-06-2009, 02:55 PM
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are these going to be in true scaled this time?.. the running backs last time had legs that are way to small and make the figure look cartoony.
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Old 04-06-2009, 03:11 PM
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The sculpts shown in the pics are at 1:1 ratio, therefore WYSIWYG! You'll be a true believer in record time. Enjoy the new figures.

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Old 04-06-2009, 05:51 PM
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Tom Meier is the best in the business when it comes to sculptors. Awesome work. I'm wondering if I can get a regular McFarlane for 10.99 why are the mini's 10.00?
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