Fugitoid model

*Scandia* · 08-16-2007, 11:13 AM

Was the Fugitoid robot based on Tik-Tok from The Wizard of Oz novels? Because I just saw a drawing of Tik-Tok...and for a moment I thought it was the Fugitoid indeed! Did Eastman and Laird draw inspiration from Tik-Tok's design? I KNOW that Professor Hunnicutt functions on his own while Tik-Tok has to be wound up. But the resemblance is uncanny.

*Mecha Cow* · 08-16-2007, 02:43 PM

...Aside from the basic shape of the heads, how could you possibly see any resemblance?

*Scandia* · 08-16-2007, 05:35 PM

Well, the head is what I noticed first. I know Tik-Tok is stockier while Fugitoid is leaner. But there was still quite a bit of a resemblance. So I am curious as to whether Eastman and Laird used Baum's work as inspiration.

*VaughnMichael* · 08-16-2007, 05:39 PM

I always thought it was sort of a nod to dr. bunsen honeydew from the muppet show the name at least.
And tik-tok is awsome return to oz is one of my all time fave movies!

*Scandia* · 08-16-2007, 05:48 PM

Oh I love that movie even better than the original. I still list it as one of my favorites.

Bunsen Honeydew may resemble Professor Honeycutt's personality. But I am talking about the physical appearance of the Fugitoid robot.

*VaughnMichael* · 08-16-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Scandia

Oh I love that movie even better than the original. I still list it as one of my favorites.

Bunsen Honeydew may resemble Professor Honeycutt's personality. But I am talking about the physical appearance of the Fugitoid robot.

ah ic ok It could always be a nod to peters love of sci-fi such as star wars as we saw in 2k3 he acted allot like c3p0 even though for whatever reason tuns of people want to dissagree with that I thought it was pretty obvious.

Spawn Guy · 08-16-2007, 05:57 PM

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He says "Oh dear" a lot. How is that not C3PO?

*VaughnMichael* · 08-16-2007, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

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He says "Oh dear" a lot. How is that not C3PO?

No idea people have screamed at me on here for even saying this...

The Shelf · 08-16-2007, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Spawn Guy

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He says "Oh dear" a lot. How is that not C3PO?

Psh, that's not C3PO, silly. That's Piglet without the stutter!

*odupianist* · 08-17-2007, 09:04 AM

Hahah Shelf. Personally I think the Honeydew reference is there. Round head, the honey part of the name.

Spawn Guy · 08-17-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by The Shelf

Psh, that's not C3PO, silly. That's Piglet without the stutter!

AKA; Piglet if he was a robot!

Welllllllcome to the one hindred acre wood of tomorrowwww!

08-16-2007, 11:13 AM	#1
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Fugitoid model Was the Fugitoid robot based on Tik-Tok from The Wizard of Oz novels? Because I just saw a drawing of Tik-Tok...and for a moment I thought it was the Fugitoid indeed! Did Eastman and Laird draw inspiration from Tik-Tok's design? I KNOW that Professor Hunnicutt functions on his own while Tik-Tok has to be wound up. But the resemblance is uncanny. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-16-2007, 02:43 PM	#2
Mecha Cow Gorgeous and modest too Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 3,699	...Aside from the basic shape of the heads, how could you possibly see any resemblance? __________________

08-16-2007, 05:35 PM	#3
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Well, the head is what I noticed first. I know Tik-Tok is stockier while Fugitoid is leaner. But there was still quite a bit of a resemblance. So I am curious as to whether Eastman and Laird used Baum's work as inspiration. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-16-2007, 05:48 PM	#5
Scandia Mad Scientist Join Date: May 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 2,265	Oh I love that movie even better than the original. I still list it as one of my favorites. Bunsen Honeydew may resemble Professor Honeycutt's personality. But I am talking about the physical appearance of the Fugitoid robot. __________________ Turtles fight with honor!!!

08-16-2007, 05:57 PM	#7
Spawn Guy Mad Scientist Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Earth 616 Posts: 1,481	... He says "Oh dear" a lot. How is that not C3PO? __________________ *THE TECHNODROME'S LITTLE YELLOW BOX LOVER* madpiratebunny (19:26:51): oh goodness, I've got an idea SpawnGuyThing (19:26:57): Do tell madpiratebunny (19:27:02): nononono madpiratebunny (19:27:05): no telling SpawnGuyThing (19:27:10): ... SpawnGuyThing (19:27:27): But I'm the imaginery friend you always wanted SpawnGuyThing (19:27:36): Your supposed to tell me everything

08-16-2007, 05:39 PM	#4
VaughnMichael I'm Baaaaaaccck! Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 11,833	I always thought it was sort of a nod to dr. bunsen honeydew from the muppet show the name at least. And tik-tok is awsome return to oz is one of my all time fave movies!

08-17-2007, 09:04 AM	#10
odupianist Mad Scientist Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,744	Hahah Shelf. Personally I think the Honeydew reference is there. Round head, the honey part of the name.