I'm so excited! This week Guillermo del Toro started releasing viral videos to help in the marketing of the kaiju fest that is Pacific Rim! OMG you must watch now. And check out the frickin' cool blueprints below. This movie just begs to be made into the greatest roleplaying game ever.
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| ABOVE: The Russian Cherno Alpha. I love the way the head looks. It's kind of a cross between a cylon helmet and that of a knight's jousting helm from the Middle Ages, only with huge cannons on the shoulders. |
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| ABOVE: The Japanese Coyote Tango. This looks like a smaller, swifter Jaeger. My guess is that it is highly maneuverable and we can expect to see some karate-style moves in this particular robot. |
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| ABOVE: The Chinese Crimson Typhoon. Note the multiple arms. My guess is that this thing will break loose with some really awesome multiple arm spinning action and probably flame throwers of some kind. I'm sure Kaiju will not like fire. |
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| ABOVE: The Australian Striker Eureka. This thing is gonna be a massive slice and dice warrior Jaeger. Just look at those blades on its forearms. Plus the huge reinforced chest makes me think we'll see some real pro wrestling moves from this baby. |
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| ABOVE: Finally we have the American Gypsy Danger. It almost looks like the head can recede into the body. The arms look like they have some kind of missiles in them. But most of all, my eyes are drawn to that huge dish in the center. I bet some kind of Death Star super laser comes out of that to totally melt faces. |
It's Pacific Rim just in time for Christmas. I hope you are looking forward to this movie as much as me. It's quite possible I may be more excited about this show than I was about Prometheus.
Have a great weekend.
I'm trying hard not to get too excited over this movie, but it looks so awesome. I love the idea of having all these countries come together to fight a common enemy.
ReplyDeleteOooh...I hadn't even heard of this, but it sounds really cool. thanks for the heads up!
ReplyDeleteLooks heavily influenced by mecha anime. Should work well with CGI. Hope it's not another Transformers though.
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Moody Writing
Del Toro can do no wrong - this will be awesome.
ReplyDeleteMore excited than you were about Prometheus? I didn't think it possible. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome!
ReplyDeleteThe blueprints are cool.
ReplyDeleteI'm smiling because I can sense your excitement. Those blueprints are very cool.
ReplyDeleteI must, must, MUST go see this!
ReplyDeleteI have no idea what you're talking about, but those blueprints are kind of cool. :)
ReplyDeleteYour excitement is palpable!!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, you need to add countdown clocks for these things. (I had not heard of this, but then again, I've been out of the loop.)
ReplyDeleteMy sci-fi senses are tingling. I can't wait for this either! :)
ReplyDeleteThose giant robots are pretty sweet. Makes me wish Hollywood would get its head out of its ass and make a Robotech movie already.
ReplyDeleteWell, you know, I am totally into the whole giant robot thing. Now that I have a new computer, I'm going to have to check out Mechwarrior Online.
ReplyDeleteI have never ever heard of this movie. And here I was, thinking I had my finger on the pulse of pop culture.
ReplyDeleteWOW!!!!! I love the Gypsy Danger. I'm thinking what you're thinking too. But maybe using such a weapon drains it of energy and is immobilized temporarily. Pilots have to be weary of using it.
ReplyDeleteFor some reason couldn't get the video to play. Sounds like an awesome movie! I think I'd like it!
ReplyDeleteI really like those blueprints -- to me they're art. And I like the "Pacific Rim" title 'cause of the reference to the earthquake/unstable earth zone.
ReplyDeleteYes, like the others mentioned, those blueprints are impressive.
ReplyDeleteVery imaginative and I love the creativity but melting faces, and death stars don't sound like a very positive message so I will probably pass on seeing it. Too bad for me, huh? LOL
ReplyDeletelooks awesome! loving seein the blueprints
ReplyDeleteI will discuss this with my children and get back to you! :)
ReplyDeleteMike, I've received your book and will start reading it, thank you! I have not received the one ordered from amazon.com because I have accidentally chosen the slow mail, but it is good, I'll read Oculus first.
not bad ;)
ReplyDeleteI come here to keep up on what's going on in the Sci-Fi world. Thanks. This looks interesting.
ReplyDeleteAt an exhibit, I saw the original drawings for the Startrek television show. They were child's play compared to these blueprints.
ReplyDeleteIntriguing. Too technical for me, but who know what reference I'll make use of for my cyborg fairytale. I'll bookmark this.
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Looks cool -- now if only they could include the Mothra theme song...
ReplyDeleteI'll probably end up checking this one out!
ReplyDeleteOMG how do I "Like" Milo James Fowler's comment?!
ReplyDeleteWow those bots look amazing! It'll be on my list of things to watch now.
ReplyDeleteI want to be a pilot of the giant robot!
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