DC Minimates Wave 4: Deadman

Added July 5th, 2007 by Matt Cauley
Filed Under DC Minimates Wave 4, Professional Toy Design, Plastic

Over the course of 2005-2008, I assisted Art Asylum, designing production control art for various projects, most notably their Minimates line. This involved turnaround views for every part of the figure that was to be included in the final product, along with any surface artwork that needed to be applied.

Deadman seemed like a great project as I was working on it, but I’m not sure the final piece turned out as well as I had hoped. Originally, I had developed more of a Neal Adams-era Deadman, so the body suit was actually more of a deep burgundy. This would have made the gloves, boots, and belt pop a little more. Also, Deadman reuses the collar piece from Star Sapphire. While the piece fits, I had no idea it would sit so high on the chest. As such, I really should have modified the chest art a bit more. Ah well, ya live and learn. I’m still happy with how the face turned out, so that’s a plus

While the photos shown here on the site represent the finished figure, it should be noted that I contributed the control art only. As with all of the Minimate projects, there were many talented people involved: production managers, sculptors, other designers… This figure was very much a team effort, and the finished product reflects the contributions of many individuals.

Released 7/05/2007

Featured in TOYFARE MAGAZINE, Issue #114, February 2007 and TOYFARE MAGAZINE, Issue #125, January 2008.

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