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| Modello Anatomy; Description | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jan 6 2008, 02:38 PM (51 Views) | |
| CM Rich | Jan 6 2008, 02:38 PM Post #1 |
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Studio Perfection's modellos (action figures) use a completely original design and creation process different from most anything currently offered by the toy industry. Modellos are geared towards the more demanding figure enthusiasts, who expect a little more than ugly joints and rigid faces from their figures. Since modellos are intended to be photogenic and be capable of mimicking most human abilities, alot more goes into the building of a modello from start to end. Each one is individually engineered based on specific needs of the character (no shared parts) and hand assembled and painted. They use non-conventional and exotic materials and creation methods, giving them a completely unique feel. The following is a description of a basic humanoid modello that stands about 6 inches tall. The skeleton is cast from a rigid plastic, infused with strong stainless steel wire. The wire acts as the tendons between the bones, and is what gives the modello its posing capability. The skeleton is closely modelled after a human skeleton to better mimic realistic range of movement, as well as grant an extremely reliable foundation to build the rest of the figure upon. Once the skeleton has been completed, the first layer of "muscle" is applied, which is a product known as Dragon Skin. Dragon Skin is a rubber used in the film making industry, and it is remarkably flexible and holds an outstanding amount of detail. Because Dragon Skin is meant to endure harsh repitition without losing shape or tearing, it is ideal for the construction of modellos. It must be noted that feet, hands, and heads are built seperately of the main body up until this point, as they hold many complex joints and details that have to be monitored closely during creation. These are joined together for the second application of Dragon Skin, which forms the "skin" of the modello. At this point, the figure is ready for paint (a durable silicone-based paint that is specially designed for use on Dragon Skin). After that, it can be clothed with its attire (also made from Dragon Skin). However, the above description omits several important details, namely in the hands, feet, and head. All fingers and toes are fully articulated, meaning they can posed much like a human hand or foot. The head, though, may be the most fascinating part of the modello, since most of its features are what inspired the creation of Studio Perfection in the first place. Each head is made from a two peice skull (the base and the jaw bone), with a set of hard plastic eye balls already fitted into the sockets. Next, an intricate network of fine steel wire is layed down, forming the muscle system. Eyelids are also set in place, and a tongue is inserted. Now, the skull is ready for its Dragon Skin, after which it is cut in certain places. What all of that attention means is that a finished modello has a completely articulated face, complete with movable eye balls, opening and closing eyelids, and a fully functional mouth with posable lips, as well as a tongue to top it all off. In essence, a modello is capable of duplicating human emotion without the usual tricks found in the toy industry (no switching out heads to get a fixed expression). Everything is live, and offers a limitless array of poses left entirely up to the imagination. You'll never get bored of finding new poses, and the patent-pending modello build ensures these hand-built creations can take almost unfathomable punishment without showing a scratch. Most modellos will be in the six-inch-tall range (about the industry standard). They have a target price of 40 US dollars. That may seem expensive for an action figure, but considering what they're capable of, as well as the wide array of detailed accessories most of them will come with, such as also-posable clothing, you're definately getting your money's worth and more. Being that they're hand-built and take several days to construct, modello production will be very limited. Studio Perfection will likely offer 5-6 different characters a year, and they will be limited to a mere 100 each, ensuring that the first generation of modellos will be collectors items. Be sure to pre-order to ensure you don't get left out. |
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