Now I am a real toy
This is a lot like the story of
Pinocchio only in reverse.
Thank you for the notice. I actually received this product sample image the night before
Toyfare, but was asked to continue to keep this under my helmet until the public announcement.
Story of events as I understand it;
1. Jan Duursema created the visual appearance of the Imperial Knights.
2. She chose me to model for
Ganner Krieg because she thought I was a good fit for the character.
3. I then made my costume because--well gosh I kinda had to.
4. Hasbro told Doug Wrangler* and I about the intent to make the Imperial Knight action figures at Celebration IV.
5. This past Friday Hasbro sent me a preview image.
The fact that they sent me the image at all was a show of courtesy. I know Jan sent images of me along with other reference material to the Hasbro design team, but the character rights go to LFL, naturally. I'm just stoked to know my part behind the scenes.
Be well,
Thomas
*Jan's model for
Imperial Knight Antares Draco.