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Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

My favorite anti-hero :rock

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Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

This expression definitely get's my vote!

As for 2 heads and clothing options from both looks, I highly doubt it. Of course I would love that, just being realistic here :monkey1

Overall I would love to see the mohawk sculpt with smirk expression, clothing and weapons. That operating arm sling would be snazzy :)

Agreed. Two heads; two clothing outfits is insane... especially since Rainman has been pumping out products it seems at a quicker pace. Maybe is more realistic to settle on one look; the mohawk, end of the movie Travis and his accessories that accompany that look. The essence of the character will still be had, without trying to over-load Rainman with an abundance of looks he has to re-create.

Also, lets be real, a DX usually is a head, an extra accessory... not an entirely new look that you could make a 2nd figure out of. So if he does go that route, then DX should be priced even higher.

Just sayin'...

Regular set: Mohawk head sculpt like Teddy Daniels mentioned (sculpted hair PLEASE - mohawk would look better) and that accompanying outfit w/ boots etc. and guns, Randall Aviator Sunglasses (Green Lens with Gold Frame)

DX items - Gun Holster;Drawer Slide

More realistic. I know we all love this character, and we want it to be great, as all rainman releases, but we have to be realistic here.
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

Expressions

Arms crossed smirk
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You never know of course, but let's look at Rainman's history with smirking/smiling faces: Dexter, Alex DeLarge, Wonka, Pee-Wee, Doc Holliday, Hannibal Lector. More traditional, straightforward faces is everyone else, including the Dude, Bill, Anton, Vince Vega, etc. Even when he misses the mark a bit, I think folks are more forgiving of his more traditional expressions. Personally, I think Doc is the only smirking likeness that was really nailed if you're looking for accuracy.

Just something to maybe think about.
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

Dx should mean just that. Everything.

The price will be completely justified. :duff


Would not hinder the fullsets and other sets at all either.
 
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You never know of course, but let's look at Rainman's history with smirking/smiling faces: Dexter, Alex DeLarge, Wonka, Pee-Wee, Doc Holliday, Hannibal Lector. More traditional, straightforward faces is everyone else, including the Dude, Bill, Anton, Vince Vega, etc. Even when he misses the mark a bit, I think folks are more forgiving of his more traditional expressions. Personally, I think Doc is the only smirking likeness that was really nailed if you're looking for accuracy.

Just something to maybe think about.

Good point. I guess a real concern if he decides on that expression is that he over exagerates the smirk, it should be subtle.

This has a good view of the Gun Slide hidden underneath the wide M-65 Gussets (jacket wrist area)
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I also like the serious expression as well
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There's no way of getting around the fact that this character has a ton of essentials that need to be included. This should definitely be beefier than the usual set but I don't think that splitting it in two sets is necessary; as far as the outfit goes its only a different jacket and shirt.

If everything gets included, upping the price to cover the extras would definitely be part of the equation. I'm sure there are a few focused, sensible ways (not a la Vince mayhem) to offer everything. Two ways that come to mind are: a beefed up reg set/DX offering at a higher than usual price. Reg set could be Mohawk sculpt with matching outfit, sculpted belt buckle, shades, knife, all 4 guns, arm "gun slinger" and the rig. DX could be long haired sculpt, plaid shirt, bomber jacket.

Or another method could be offering a regular set as I listed above and then doing an expansion pack type set (instead of a DX) that includes the long haired sculpt, plaid shirt, bomber, clip board & cigar box.

I'm sure that people (myself included) would want to have a shirtless 'talking to me" version but hat doesn't seem possible because the lack of the right body. The BL is one of the only options and I know people use it for Rick but IMO the skin tone is way too Asian to be suitable for a Caucasian character.

I do think that Bickle calls for a Slim TTM22, maybe on long foot pegs or maybe the boots alone could boost him to the proper height. Either way he should be shorter and skinnier than the average (TTM18) figure.
 
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Good point. My only real concern is that I hope Rainman doesn't over exagerrate the smirk into a full out smile... It has to be a subtle Smirk for it to work.

This has a good view of the Gun Slide hidden underneath the wide M-65 Gussets (jacket wrist area)
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I also like the serious expression as well
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I'm a little iffy about the smirk idea too although I'm not 100% opposed to it but I do favor a more serious look. I do see how a smirk/smile can open the door for missing the mark. I'm praying for a strong likeness for this and I hope that minimal "style" creeps in on this one.

I also hope that the baggienes if the jacket and sleeves can be replicated well. The master tailors (like Iris) have the best chance of executing it well but many times things like this that look natural in 1:1 are hard to be made to look natural in 1/6
 
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I'm thinking he's gonna stick to the mohawk sculpt and outfit shown in Turbo's pictures, and just avoid the bomber jacket and plaid shirt altogether. Considering all the other accessories folks are gonna want it's hard for me to see him doing the second outfit. Regular hair sculpt I still see happening as the DX though.

Be nice if he does include everything, though I don't think he'll go through all that effort just for a DX. At that point, he might as well break it up into two different figures. Why just an expansion set when he can make a lot more money selling it as his next release without having to create a new sculpt from scratch?

I also hope that the baggienes if the jacket and sleeves can be replicated well. The master tailors (like Iris) have the best chance of executing it well but many times things like this that look natural in 1:1 are hard to be made to look natural in 1/6
My concern as well.
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

There's no way of getting around the fact that this character has a ton of essentials that need to be included. This should definitely be beefier than the usual set but I don't think that splitting it in two sets is necessary; as far as the outfit goes its only a different jacket and shirt.

If everything gets included, upping the price to cover the extras would definitely be part of the equation. I'm sure there are a few focused, sensible ways (not a la Vince mayhem) to offer everything. Two ways that come to mind are: a beefed up reg set/DX offering at a higher than usual price. Reg set could be Mohawk sculpt with matching outfit, sculpted belt buckle, shades, knife, all 4 guns, arm "gun slinger" and the rig. DX could be long haired sculpt, plaid shirt, bomber jacket.

Or another method could be offering a regular set as I listed above and then doing an expansion pack type set (instead of a DX) that includes the long haired sculpt, plaid shirt, bomber, clip board & cigar box.

I'm sure that people (myself included) would want to have a shirtless 'talking to me" version but hat doesn't seem possible because the lack of the right body. The BL is one of the only options and I know people use it for Rick but IMO the skin tone is way too Asian to be suitable for a Caucasian character.

I do think that Bickle calls for a Slim TTM22, maybe on long foot pegs or maybe the boots alone could boost him to the proper height. Either way he should be shorter and skinnier than the average (TTM18) figure.

I wouldnt be surprised if Rainman just starts to faze out the DX system. If he just offers this as two seperate versions he can satisfy more demand, schedule more quality time on each version without rushing paintwork or missing small details, and it's actually much more fair to offer it as a fullset across the board...Everyone gets the same thing. Saves him time, and headaches of structuring this. 2 versions spread out a few months is the move.

I don't know what the current situation with bodies is but it appears that there is some kind of drought going on. I'd love to see this on a ball jointed bruce lee body for the shirtless pose. i'd even go as far as suggesting a BYOB system, or Bring your own body (Provide Rainman with the bodies..shipped to him) If he cant aquire all the bodies himself.

We've got some time on this it appears....Rainman is still working and focused on Jules.
 
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I think there's still a place for a DX when you're talking a character where a separate sculpt makes sense by itself. But when you're talking a different outfit for the different sculpt, and when you're talking about a very popular character like this so there is demand, I think two separate releases might be the better move.
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

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I actually wouldn't mind an ending Travis, all bloodied up.
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

There's definitely grounds that make this worthy of a double release and I can also see how there are ways to roll it into one as a sort of "super DX" at a higher price point or an expansion set type thing.

I see it differently than Vince who warrants a separate release more IMO. Every aspect of his outfit is different from Brett's appartment to JRS including accessories, except for his watch and I believe shoes. With Bickle it's only the shirt and jacket that's different. If you want to get crazy (and I do), that's where the clipboard and cigar box come in. But everything else will be double dipping from the guns, knife, belt buckle, gun slinger and rig.

There's a lot of overlap between the to looks, that's why I think that it could be beefed up or expanded to cover it all. Vince doesn't have this same overlap. My suggestions still aren't perfect because you still wouldn't be able to display both looks simotanously.

The way I can see a double release is if it's focused on the "talkin' to me" shirtless look. If the second release is all about a neckless sculpt on a slim muscle body which includes the plaid shirt and bomber, then that makes sense to me. But again you're double dipping because all the same guns and such would be necessary.

There's definitely a smart way to structure this that will cover most of the bases (only two separate overlapping releases will cover everything) but I'm not sure what it is yet
 
Re: Rainman Artwork 2013 NYC Cabbie "God's Lonely Man"

You know what he said about you? He called you names! He called you a little piece of chicken




Sheeiit... I'm waiting for the sun to shine




:rotfl There are endless brilliant lines in this flick. Love that Krinkle!
 
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