Shellraiser

changepas39 · 02-17-2013, 12:36 AM

Now that we got our first official viewing of the Shellraiser, I have to wonder why the Shellraiser animation model is so different from the toy. I'm sure the toy was designed early on based on some early sketches from the animators. It just seems there was some great things about the Shellraiser today that is lacking from the toy.

*Zulithe* · 02-17-2013, 01:06 AM

such as interiors?

The toy looks cool on the outside but once you open it up any illusion is gone.

The RC shellraiser might be fun but as for me I won't be double dipping based on what I've seen of it so far.

changepas39 · 02-17-2013, 01:24 AM

Yeah, the inside of the animation model is way better than the empty abyss on the toy.

But, it's different on the outside as well.

The barrels on the front of the animation model vs the back on the toy.

No rocket boosters on the back of the animation model.

The back looks the same as the front on the animation model.

Minor details like the roof, the "painted ninja mask" on the front.

The gun on the side (which I realize is for the spinning gimmick).

*Jephael* · 02-17-2013, 11:54 AM

Playmates has never been good with show accuracy. Just look at the Turtle Van from the Fred Wolf era.

02-17-2013, 12:36 AM	#1
changepas39 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 21	Shellraiser Now that we got our first official viewing of the Shellraiser, I have to wonder why the Shellraiser animation model is so different from the toy. I'm sure the toy was designed early on based on some early sketches from the animators. It just seems there was some great things about the Shellraiser today that is lacking from the toy. __________________

02-17-2013, 01:24 AM	#3
changepas39 Random Punk Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 21	Yeah, the inside of the animation model is way better than the empty abyss on the toy. But, it's different on the outside as well. The barrels on the front of the animation model vs the back on the toy. No rocket boosters on the back of the animation model. The back looks the same as the front on the animation model. Minor details like the roof, the "painted ninja mask" on the front. The gun on the side (which I realize is for the spinning gimmick). __________________

02-17-2013, 11:54 AM	#4
Jephael That whack job behind you Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Carlisle, Pennsylvania Posts: 8,143	Playmates has never been good with show accuracy. Just look at the Turtle Van from the Fred Wolf era. __________________ "I like it. Simple, but effective!" Raphael; The Mean Machines - 1988

02-17-2013, 01:06 AM	#2
Zulithe Ninjutsu Master Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6,418	such as interiors? The toy looks cool on the outside but once you open it up any illusion is gone. The RC shellraiser might be fun but as for me I won't be double dipping based on what I've seen of it so far.