The MARVEL characters REDESIGN thread

[RAMORE]

Pretty cool cap done by dwinbotp:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4815

As with most of the desings on the site I like some of the earlier version better specifically 4,5, and 6 I would have combined elements of those.

 

[sabetoonth]

wow really cool vcap and gr designs, like the mags one too

 

[RAMORE]

I never thought I would find another Magneto design worth mentioning but here is a Mags 2112 done by Rod Windt:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10672

I don't know if it really suits magneto evena future version but it's a great character design

 

[M.O.Steel]

cool design. i understand why you would think it wouldn't necessarily be appropriate, but still cool none the less.

 

[RAMORE]

So that site i've been posting all this stuff from I just found out the Unearthly Challenge has a 3d Section! Here's Colossus by Zann:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10506

 

[Drakon]

I never thought I would find another Magneto design worth mentioning but here is a Mags 2112 done by Rod Windt:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10672

I don't know if it really suits magneto evena future version but it's a great character design

So that site i've been posting all this stuff from I just found out the Unearthly Challenge has a 3d Section! Here's Colossus by Zann:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=10506

LOVE these

 

[RAMORE]

Guy named Gorillagrin redid ghostrider over at Game artisans Here are his thoughts:
Head out on the highway, lookin' for adventure
Ok, here we go! Pretty intimidating with lots of kickass entries popping up already.

I decided on Ghost Rider since he was one of the few comic characters I read as a kid with any regularity. Anyway, I like his character but thought he could go with a bit of the update.

Might be just me, but I always thought the whole flaming skull thing was a bit cheesy 80's tattoo parlor. Or a good way to make your pool look like it's tearin' ass around the backyard. Rather than that, I want to have an exposed rib cage under his moto jacket that where all the hellfire is going on. I'll be concepting that part out later and will def. show it in the final.

I'm thinking of taking him of more of a down n' dirty biker route. Bones sewed into his jacket, etc. Also trying to decide whether to give him some skull facepaint or just let the bony facial structure do the talking. Still playing with face and proportions. Then it's on to accessorizing and really fleshing out his costume.

unfortunately he never finished but you see he was going a cool direction!

Bump thought some might have missed it on last page.

 

[RAMORE]

Ok here is one that probably shouldn't go here but why not on that same website Albers decided to update Captian planet and it's wild but good:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4638

Yeah, especially the mullet. Too classy. Well I might regret this later but I'm going to see if I can update Captain Planet - like everyone else I watched the show a lot as a kid and would like take a stab at doing my own version of the guy. This first sheet of thumbnails is just me getting my feet on the ground, nothing too fancy yet.

According to the show, CP is composed of a sort crystalline element, and his hair is actually grass. I wanted to take this sort of thinking a step further and have his design really exemplify the elements from which he is formed. Onelung had some good suggestions about different parts of his body representing different elements - earth, fire, wind, water, aaaaaand heart, as the song goes, so I was playing around with some different body types previously, but I'm thinking I would like to keep the basic heroic body type while incorporating that idea.

I also had this idea where CP's structure was modeled after that of the actual Planet Earth - his core is composed of metal alloys (represented by the sphere in his chest - which would also be the 'planet' symbol from the original design). Next I was thinking of combining the outer core and mantle layers of magma into a single layer. On top is the 'crust', some sort of mineral element that makes up the surface of his body. In different places the magma layer would show through - but I want to be careful he doesn't turn into lava guy.

I was thinking the core might also represent 'heart', the mineral layer represents 'earth', the magna layer 'fire', his ability to fly represents 'wind' and I thought it might be cool if he had a cape composed of falling water to represent the water element.

On this next batch - I was just having some fun getting into the universe a little bit, did a version of Captain Pollution (I might possibly have that dude in the illustration) and Gaia - just getting a feel for a style. I'm leaning towards a swimmer's body type for CP, with the glowing orb planet symbol thing from thumbnail 'C'. I was toying with the idea that he's also kept together by the magnetic forces from the planet...so that he could actually be made up of different elements...just seeing what that would look like. For Pollution I just wanted to make him a mess of sludge and garbage - and for Gaia I was thinking it might be cool to go towards a Native American Spiritual Healer-type look.

For the next set of sketches I was playing around with what sort of mineral his 'skin' is formed from - something that would read well, look cool, and allow to create some interesting forms out of it. Not sure what the heck I'm doing with that yet. Possibly a mixture of several...lol. I thought it might be cool to have pieces of earth always hovering around him...as if the planet is constantly replenishing and healing his system.

Okay, I had one more idea pass on this guy, tried to incorporate a few different rock looks, and added some weight to his lower body, still not sure about the forearms yet, those will probably have to go through a few more iterations...I'm also trying to make it look like his torso could bend a little bit, making the rock break where the muscle naturally would.

He didn't finish but I wish he would have I would buy a book about this character or watch a cartoon how about you?

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[RAMORE]

Ok one more that's too awesome not to show done by HecM is slight but really cool Magneto redesign:

http://www.gameartisans.org/forums/showthread.php?t=4890

Hi there,

Last minute decision to enter . Precious little time left, but worth a shot... I'm pretty sure of the direction I want to go with, so most of these variations are quite similar, it's almost a game of "spot the difference." I went with a pretty close to classic version of Magneto with a few minor adjustments.

-Kept the thick collar and repeated similar elements on the arms legs and belt. I'm imagining the spheres on them can come off and Magnus can inflict some serious damage with them, similar to what the movie counterpart did in X2 when he escaped prison.

-Kept the classic helmet and repeated similar protective plates on a few areas. Similar to the plating Batman has in the latest movie in a small way. Didn't use too many because Magnus don't need much damb protection anywayz, heheh.

-Also added a few more small color separations and seams, they'll be more prominent on the final, materials will be more defined also.

V1- The one I'm leening more towards.
V2- Red cape, that's all...
V3- No borders on the plating.
V4- Age of Apocalypse style long hair?

Comments, suggestions and crits welcome!

Model Sheet WIP
Thanx for the comments guys.

suppaimon - thanx man, I tried the other borders but they're almost too thin to notice, so I kept them same color for now.

dwinbotp - yeah, long hair makes him look kinda cool, like a viking or something along those lines, but the short hair has something to it too... gets hidden in the helmet, but I still can't decide, heheh.


I'm definitely sticking to Version 1, but I'm still not sure about the hair. I started on the model sheet and Made a variation with long hair... Also defined the materials a bit more, any thoughts?

Here are the mockups for the final image... as you can see I couldn't resist playing around with design and typography to make them look a bit more like covers. I'll probably do a clean version with none of that and one with it for fun... and yeah, my roughs tend to be kinda toony and exaggerated on hands and feet, all stuff I'll probably adjust on the final. Having tons of fun with these.

Which version do you like more???

I love the idea that he stores bits of metal on him that he can use that bit in X2 was one of the best parts by far

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[Syncos]

Alternate spidey courtesy of Sketchpad-D on DA:
Here's a great on by AlexDeB on DA:

I really like a lot of elements of this redesign. Of course i've got a couple problems with it. I don't think laced boots work for spider-man, if he needs to change quickly, he can't afford the time it takes to lace up a pair of boots.

I LOVE the way the gloves fasten. And the chestpiece that fastens at the neck is really nice too. looks like it could add a level of protection too. which is good.

I'm not 100% sold on the blue AND black perhaps it would be better as multiple tones of blue. i'm guessing they're supposed to be different materials. so a visual difference is a good idea, but i think the two colors is excessive.

Overall it's really good.

 

[camp Blood]

my art may be crap compared to the recent posts but i think i get the point across.

this is a alternate what if story. what if wolverine stayed in japan and became a sushi chef. i figure a guy who has blades in his hands will be good with knives

 

[SpiderByte]

These are all great.

 

[sabetoonth]

my art may be crap compared to the recent posts but i think i get the point across.

this is a alternate what if story. what if wolverine stayed in japan and became a sushi chef. i figure a guy who has blades in his hands will be good with knives

thats great lol

 

[camp Blood]

Thanks was the Michigan wolverines shirt a good idea ?

 

[sabetoonth]

the what? who are the michigan wolverines?

 

[B-man]

Bump thought some might have missed it on last page.

very nice design .

 

[camp Blood]

The name of the sports teams from the university of
Michigan I used to have a tshirt with there logo on it when I was 13-15 years old

wiki: "The Michigan Wolverines comprise 24 varsity sports teams at the University of Michigan."

 

[javphonic]

Simple Cyke design, more of an animated series take (from like 07, but decided to color n post)

 

[Drakon]

I like the jacket/hoodedhelm thing going on there.

 

[camp Blood]

isn't it a cowl

 

[Drakon]

Quiet, you with your smartwords and things.

 

[n8dogg]

Both Magneto designs are friggin sweet!

 

[n8dogg]

Both Magneto designs are friggin sweet!

 

[tyler-durden]

Man, I missed out on alot of cool designs.

 

[camp Blood]

yeah but not enough hulk redesigns which would be interesting


i think i am gonna do one