Freaktacular 2017

[Kamikaze]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Hey guys, it's been a while since I visited the thread. A little news.... after 2 months of art tests and interviews, I finally got a new job. At Glu mobile. I'd also like to drop off a little art piece I've been working on. I'm starting on next years avatars sometime soon (that is if people are still interested), and I'm actually doing it in such a way as to benefit my Day Scare idea. I can use your help in this as well actually. I want to start designing characters for the Day Scare, and I need ideas for obsure horror icons to do as toddlers. I don't really want to do a version of Bela Lugosi's dracula, or Freddy or Jason. I'm more interested in things like Ro-Mon from Robot Monster or The Thing from Thing from another world. Characters that the general populace may not know about, but horror geeks like us would totally recognize. Thanks for the help guys (and gals), counting the days till next spook.

Congrats on the job! I had to re-read your post twice, when you said "next years avatars" I thought you were involved in the James Caermon project...

For obscure horror, how about The Toxic Avenger (I once knew someone who was involved with the original movie, behind the scenes). There's also C.H.U.D. (Cannabalistic Humanoid Underground Dwellers).

If you used the classic Fly (Vincent Price era), I think that would still be good...sure, more common folk might recognize it, but it's still a good inspiration.

In fact, now that I think about it...why not go ahead and include more commonly recognizeable ones? That way folks that are not as versed in horror films (and I'd be one of those...I haven't see probably half the ones most of you have) would recognize figures and understand what's going on, and horror geeks will be thrilled by spotting those more obscure ones.

Just my opinion, anyway.

 

[Golden_Boy]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Hey guys, it's been a while since I visited the thread. A little news.... after 2 months of art tests and interviews, I finally got a new job. At Glu mobile. I'd also like to drop off a little art piece I've been working on. I'm starting on next years avatars sometime soon (that is if people are still interested), and I'm actually doing it in such a way as to benefit my Day Scare idea. I can use your help in this as well actually. I want to start designing characters for the Day Scare, and I need ideas for obsure horror icons to do as toddlers. I don't really want to do a version of Bela Lugosi's dracula, or Freddy or Jason. I'm more interested in things like Ro-Mon from Robot Monster or The Thing from Thing from another world. Characters that the general populace may not know about, but horror geeks like us would totally recognize. Thanks for the help guys (and gals), counting the days till next spook.

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Congrats man, that's awesome!!

Well, I think we can all agree you need to have Sam in there from Trick'r Treat! I think having some well known ones makes sense...they don't need to be the main characters though! Always cool to have lesser known peeps shine! Maybe the more known ones can be bullies who show up every so often?!

Ash from Evil Dead would be funny to see as a kid...even though he wasn't a kid in the movies. Maybe even have a plastic chainsaw on his arm A Xenomorph would be cool too! Ghost Face from Scream is a possibility...I guess it'd depend if you wanted to focus to be more on monsters over any horror characters!

I know there are more to think of, I'm just working the morning show shift, so I haven't slept much and my brain isn't functioning at full capacity Leslie Vernon is a cool character! And you could always do Jaws who comes in a fish bowl

Oh, and can't wait to see the avatars in progress! I'm sure everyone is still interested!

 

[Kenbenobi]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Hey guys, it's been a while since I visited the thread. A little news.... after 2 months of art tests and interviews, I finally got a new job. At Glu mobile. I'd also like to drop off a little art piece I've been working on. I'm starting on next years avatars sometime soon (that is if people are still interested), and I'm actually doing it in such a way as to benefit my Day Scare idea. I can use your help in this as well actually. I want to start designing characters for the Day Scare, and I need ideas for obsure horror icons to do as toddlers. I don't really want to do a version of Bela Lugosi's dracula, or Freddy or Jason. I'm more interested in things like Ro-Mon from Robot Monster or The Thing from Thing from another world. Characters that the general populace may not know about, but horror geeks like us would totally recognize. Thanks for the help guys (and gals), counting the days till next spook.

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Congrats, Veil! That's awesome! How about... Leprechaun, the Martians from Mars Attacks, Alien, Ghoulies,
Gremlins (Gizmo or one of the bad ones like Spike)... If you don't mind robots, how about Gort from The Day the Earth Stood Still, or Robby the Robot from Forbidden Planet, or even the B-9 Robot from Lost In Space...
I'll try to think of more obscure ones...

 

[Veil1]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

These are all great ideas... I've started a list. I was also thinking of more 'older' movies. 30's- 70's, but don't hesitate to give me ideas that are newer. Sam is a great idea. As far as the avatars for this year.... I'm not doing what I did this year. It burned me out I almost didn't want to even be at the computer once Spook started. I think I may just settle on a number, and limit myself to it. As far as who would get avatars and who wouldn't, I'm not sure about that... as I really don't like to leave anybody out. I just don't think I have it in me to do 50 avatars this year. I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks for the congrats guys. I start a week from Monday, and I'm pretty excited. The good news is I get paid almost as much as I did when I helped run my own company, but I'm not the boss this time! Also, 4 of the 7 team members are guys I've worked with for around 10 years..... So I won't have that new kid in school feeling.

Oh, and although I totally don't expect it..... I really appreciate the guys that kept using my avatars after spook. Makes me feel warm on the inside..... where I'm soft... like a woman.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

You definitely went above and beyond with the avatars for Spook. I don't think I'll ever switch it out--its too perfect!

Sounds like this job is going to be a great deal for you. It's a nice bonus that you already know people--that'll take some of the initial awkwardness out of a new beginning.

I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with for the monsters. I'm sure they'll be incredible!

 

[Darth Madden]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

I can see how making those signatures / avatars was a pain and I am fine with keeping mine next year and you can make one for somebody who doesn't have one all ready.

 

[Patriot666]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Mine's perfect. Still loving it Veil1. Congrats on the new job!

 

[Kenbenobi]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

These are all great ideas... I've started a list. I was also thinking of more 'older' movies. 30's- 70's, but don't hesitate to give me ideas that are newer. Sam is a great idea. As far as the avatars for this year.... I'm not doing what I did this year. It burned me out I almost didn't want to even be at the computer once Spook started. I think I may just settle on a number, and limit myself to it. As far as who would get avatars and who wouldn't, I'm not sure about that... as I really don't like to leave anybody out. I just don't think I have it in me to do 50 avatars this year. I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks for the congrats guys. I start a week from Monday, and I'm pretty excited. The good news is I get paid almost as much as I did when I helped run my own company, but I'm not the boss this time! Also, 4 of the 7 team members are guys I've worked with for around 10 years..... So I won't have that new kid in school feeling.

Oh, and although I totally don't expect it..... I really appreciate the guys that kept using my avatars after spook. Makes me feel warm on the inside..... where I'm soft... like a woman.

I'll try to think of some more characters... As for avatars, you went above and beyond this year. We all can keep using those for years to come! No need to make us new ones. Perhaps offer them to a limited number of peeps who missed it last year, but set the number and stick to it. Don't kill yourself, man!

Heck, I'm still using it! I have no plans on changing my avatar. I do mean to change my sig, but keep forgetting.

I can see how making those signatures / avatars was a pain and I am fine with keeping mine next year and you can make one for somebody who doesn't have one all ready.

This!

 

[Kamikaze]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

These are all great ideas... I've started a list. I was also thinking of more 'older' movies. 30's- 70's, but don't hesitate to give me ideas that are newer. Sam is a great idea. As far as the avatars for this year.... I'm not doing what I did this year. It burned me out I almost didn't want to even be at the computer once Spook started. I think I may just settle on a number, and limit myself to it. As far as who would get avatars and who wouldn't, I'm not sure about that... as I really don't like to leave anybody out. I just don't think I have it in me to do 50 avatars this year. I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks for the congrats guys. I start a week from Monday, and I'm pretty excited. The good news is I get paid almost as much as I did when I helped run my own company, but I'm not the boss this time! Also, 4 of the 7 team members are guys I've worked with for around 10 years..... So I won't have that new kid in school feeling.

Oh, and although I totally don't expect it..... I really appreciate the guys that kept using my avatars after spook. Makes me feel warm on the inside..... where I'm soft... like a woman.

Your avatars gained much popularity, putting you right up there with Vander's kits and SomethingSexy's pins (and I hope my patches get that same popularity someday, still seems to have a limited audience)...so treat them the same way...mysuggestion would be to make avatars as contest prizes.

That way you can easily limit how many you do, and you can set rules that people will know in advance, like limiting some contests to only those who don't have an avatar, opening others to all, etc.

Just a thought...do what makes you feel best and lets you enjoy things here...a burned-out Veil does nothing for anyone!

 

[greygoose]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Did anyone ever get the Spook 2014 poster printed?

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

I didn't get the poster printed, though I meant to do it. I'm thinking about doing a mouse pad instead.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Wanted to show what I received from averagejo from Spook. Facehugger bust is awesome and she went above and beyond and threw in the Predator bust as a bonus! Many, many thanks!

 

[averagejo]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

You're very welcome!

 

[punkg42]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Your avatars gained much popularity, putting you right up there with Vander's kits and SomethingSexy's pins (and I hope my patches get that same popularity someday, still seems to have a limited audience)...so treat them the same way...mysuggestion would be to make avatars as contest prizes.

That way you can easily limit how many you do, and you can set rules that people will know in advance, like limiting some contests to only those who don't have an avatar, opening others to all, etc.

Just a thought...do what makes you feel best and lets you enjoy things here...a burned-out Veil does nothing for anyone!

I was going to suggest the same thing... next year's avatars are contest prizes. Seems a great way to do them at your own pace, as well as make the people participate to get them instead of just me me me!

 

[Y4NK33 PL4N3T]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Wow, I fell behind in this thread and I can't catch up.

Congrats to Zod and everyone else who got prizes and/or Secret Santa gifts!

Hey guys, it's been a while since I visited the thread. A little news.... after 2 months of art tests and interviews, I finally got a new job. At Glu mobile. I'd also like to drop off a little art piece I've been working on. I'm starting on next years avatars sometime soon (that is if people are still interested), and I'm actually doing it in such a way as to benefit my Day Scare idea. I can use your help in this as well actually. I want to start designing characters for the Day Scare, and I need ideas for obsure horror icons to do as toddlers. I don't really want to do a version of Bela Lugosi's dracula, or Freddy or Jason. I'm more interested in things like Ro-Mon from Robot Monster or The Thing from Thing from another world. Characters that the general populace may not know about, but horror geeks like us would totally recognize. Thanks for the help guys (and gals), counting the days till next spook.

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Congrats on the new gig Veil!

 

[Josh-A-Tron]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

These are all great ideas... I've started a list. I was also thinking of more 'older' movies. 30's- 70's, but don't hesitate to give me ideas that are newer. Sam is a great idea. As far as the avatars for this year.... I'm not doing what I did this year. It burned me out I almost didn't want to even be at the computer once Spook started. I think I may just settle on a number, and limit myself to it. As far as who would get avatars and who wouldn't, I'm not sure about that... as I really don't like to leave anybody out. I just don't think I have it in me to do 50 avatars this year. I'm open to any ideas.

Thanks for the congrats guys. I start a week from Monday, and I'm pretty excited. The good news is I get paid almost as much as I did when I helped run my own company, but I'm not the boss this time! Also, 4 of the 7 team members are guys I've worked with for around 10 years..... So I won't have that new kid in school feeling.

Oh, and although I totally don't expect it..... I really appreciate the guys that kept using my avatars after spook. Makes me feel warm on the inside..... where I'm soft... like a woman.

Oooo what about Radu from The Subspecies movies?

 

[Veil1]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Oooo what about Radu from The Subspecies movies?

Oooh, that is a good idea.

 

[GeneralZodLives]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

A couple days after mentioning I wanted a mouse pad I got an offer for a free one from Shutterfly! Just got it and it looks awesome. Have to say thanks again to Veil--this is my avatar for life!

 

[mrdbios]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

Hey guys, it's been a while since I visited the thread. A little news.... after 2 months of art tests and interviews, I finally got a new job. At Glu mobile. I'd also like to drop off a little art piece I've been working on. I'm starting on next years avatars sometime soon (that is if people are still interested), and I'm actually doing it in such a way as to benefit my Day Scare idea. I can use your help in this as well actually. I want to start designing characters for the Day Scare, and I need ideas for obsure horror icons to do as toddlers. I don't really want to do a version of Bela Lugosi's dracula, or Freddy or Jason. I'm more interested in things like Ro-Mon from Robot Monster or The Thing from Thing from another world. Characters that the general populace may not know about, but horror geeks like us would totally recognize. Thanks for the help guys (and gals), counting the days till next spook.

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Hey Veil. Congrats on the job! That's great news!

I know it's not too obscure, but maybe a candidate for your Dayscare would be the clown from Poltergeist (the original one, not that reboot thing). It always freaked the hell out of me.

Oh, and color me interested in seeing any new avatars you come up for people next year. This year's were great!

 

[Veil1]

Re: Freaktacular 2014

You know what would have looked great on that mousepad? If I had given you a version with a black background and a white outline around Lil Zod. That way, he'd look like he was just floating there on your mousepad.

A couple days after mentioning I wanted a mouse pad I got an offer for a free one from Shutterfly! Just got it and it looks awesome. Have to say thanks again to Veil--this is my avatar for life!

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