March 26, 2007

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  Another Project That Didn’t Happen

  About a year ago, we were introuduced to popular Indian TV series – SHAKTIMAAN - and asked us to create some character designs towards development of an animated show based on this superhero. Shaaktiman’s powers come from the elements: Fire, Earth, Water, Wind, Ether; he can fly, he has superhuman strength, speed…not unlike an Indian versian of Superman. He also has a Clark Kent-ish identity when not fighting demons disguised as corporate executives. (Links – About Shaktiman and Youtube clip)

  
  [reference pics via Google Images]

  Seems like such a long time ago, but upon finding these old drawings, we still kinda like the idea because it’s culturally something different and exciting in a quirky cornball sort of way. In the proposed animated project, the 5 kids, who each represent one of the 5 elements are the main heroes who call themselves Shaktimaan 5. Shaktimaan, the big guy, is their mentor/guide who empowers them to save the day.

  Rough character sketches:

  

  
  

  Cleaned up:
  

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  Los Campeones: Main Characters
  Some poses

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  Random stuff

  
  
  [Sighted at Vasquez Rocks on the weekend]

  How to pack a suitcase (in the 1950s)

  Videojug.com: “Life Explained on Film”. (This works! –> How to fold a tshirt in 2 seconds)

  WFMU Beware of the Blog: 79 versions of Popcorn
  
  www.wallhogs.com – possibly cool idea

  Counter Couture – check out Linda’s wonderful creations on Etsy – cool customized hadnmade ‘cigar box’ purses and more.
  

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