Bigshot Toyworks

Bigshot Toyworks recently joined the Behance Network, and within just a few days our work on Bertie The Pipebomb was featured on the front page!

Thanks so much to the flood of people who gave us a “thumbs up” on Behance, and to the editors for selecting that project to feature. The tremendous amount of work in development, design, and project management that we put in to that project continues bring us more fans and clients, and we’re absolutely thrilled to continue offering that level of service to anyone in need of our expertise.

The opening reception for the first showing of “Natural Resources” was a great success!

The gallery was packed with people for the entire evening, and several of the artists showed up to check out the show! Attending artists included Mike Burnett, Chris Ryniak, Amanda Spayd, Allie Smith, and Julia Kuo.

We’d like to take a moment to thank Mr. Mike Burnett, without whom none of this would have been possible.

We always love a challenge, and Reckless Toys was kind enough to give us one!

Bigshot Toyworks handled the digital sculpting for the forthcoming Mike Sutfin “MadBattleMan” figure (prototype shown at SDCC 09) as well as the forthcoming figure from Mike Giant!

More details soon….

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Bigshot Toyworks contributed character development and design, as well as digital modeling for the “Salty” character in this new ad for Knorr Sidekicks. The clip was animated by the fine folks at Sons & Daughters, directed by David Hicks, and commissioned by DDB Canada for Knorr. We’re thrilled to have been involved in such a quality project! As you can see, everyone’s hard work produced a truly quality spot for a happy client.

The StarCraft II “Raynor” figure will be the first in a new line of “n00bz”, a new series of customizable and collectible Blizzard Entertainment-inspired designer vinyl toys. Standing 6.25 inches tall, the Raynor is rocking his signature StarCraft II battlesuit, nine points of articulation, a BlizzCon ‘09 shoulder mark, Easter-egg Horde and Diablo III symbols, a four-color collector’s edition box, and an excellently huge Gauss rifle accessory.

The platform figure was conceived by Blizzard artist Julian Lefebvre, and developed and sculpted by Bigshot Toyworks for Blizzard Entertainment. The Raynor is the first figure in the “n00bz” series, and will only be available in this year’s goody bag! Three other production “n00bz” will be available for sale, as well as DIY blanks for customizing.

BlizzCon is a celebration of the WarCraft, StarCraft, and Diablo franchises and the communities that surround them. The two-day event features Q&A panels, social events, hands-on gameplay tournaments, and more. The event will take place Friday, August 21st and Saturday, August 22, 2009, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California.

More information on Julien Lefebvre: http://jul3d.blogspot.com/

Pics of customs from BlizzCon 2009 – GameSpot, Kotaku

Huge thanks to Julien for posting so much more info on the whole creation process before it landed on our desks!

A highly detailed digital model of a not so happy go lucky barbarian.

Ashley Wood’s Bertie the Pipebot throws down.

A close up of one of the brilliant figures from MTV’s Fauna series, as designed by Nathan Jurvicius.

Nathan’s “MTV Fauna” series snapped up a ton of awards from Promax/BDA.

Promax/BDA is the worldwide association of entertainment marketers, promoters and designers, representing more than 500 television stations and all major broadcast and cable networks from the U.S. as well as more than 3,000 individual members in 70 countries. The association provides members
with education, recognition and interaction through conferences, award competitions and publications as well as networking opportunities.

Nathan’s Fauna series won a total of 7 awards:

WORLD GOLD GOLD – Total Package Design: Image All Inclusive Combination – MTV Fauna Image

WORLD GOLD GOLD
 -Promotional Items Campaign – MTV Fauna Toys Set

BDA NORTH AMERICA JUDGE’S CHOICE AWARD
 – Art Direction & Design: Interstitial Campaign – MTV Fauna Interstitials

NORTH AMERICA GOLD – Total Package Design: Image All Inclusive Combination – MTV Fauna Image

NORTH AMERICA GOLD
 – Total Package Design: Logo – MTV Fauna Logo Elements

NORTH AMERICA GOLD
 – Art Direction & Design: Interstitial Campaign – MTV Fauna Interstitials

NORTH AMERICA MULTIMEDIA GOLD
 – General Branding/Image Campaign Using Integrated Media – MTV Fauna

Congrats, Nathan! You deserve every accolade!

Rick Catlow painted this exquisite Neighborwood figure.

Another beautiful example painted by the man himself, Mike Burnett.