I've been working alot lately so this has fallen behind. And I couldn't make my mind up on the character design. So i kinda did 4 versions. I made a copies of the first version and went over them to change things. Some are only part finished. The forth version is the finale version. The chartacter is universe Snarl. He'll be a transmetal for the most part. Im still thinking about the design. But for the most part this is what he'll look like. Plus he's based on the myth of the Nemean lion and Hercules. More on that later.

V.1

V.2

V.3

V.4 (finale version)

 

Very shagadellic (A word not used enough anymore  )

 

Nice work, as usual!

One comment: I prefer the head in versions 1-3 over the final version. To me, the final version's head in the figure sketch looks a bit like BM Rattrap. I think the problem is the snub nose and giant ears; the nose is actually shorter on the figure drawing, which makes it worse. I do like the reference to the Maximal faction symbol in his mask design. I don't mind the mutton chops that you took out from the earlier versions, but I can see why you wanted to get rid of them.

At the very least, I'd change the ears back.

-XCN-

 

wow what an excellant job

 

So Xcandescent, should i go with version 3?

 

For the head? I would say yes. I sort of get what you're trying to do with the extra-wide, Wheeljack-style mane behind the head in the final version, but that in combination with the gaps around his chin caused by the new face mask design make them look too much like big rat or bat ears. Plus, there's already a made behind his head (from the alt mode), so it's a bit redundant.

In fact, I think it's the oval gaps around the chin/lower cheek areas + the face mask that most remind me of BM Rattrap.

Other than the head, everything else in the final version looks good.

-XCN-

 

OK i'll change it to the third head.

 

Wowzers! I have severe pen...cil envy here. Those are some hot designs. I'm assuming the Starscreamy vibe coming from Fenrir is intentional. Though what sort of feeling are you trying to give off with Snarl? He feels Cheetory or Hot Rodish to me...

 

not into beast, but, wow, nice designs.

some crit:
-prime doesnt look beefy enough.
-thought megs was a cop out by having the multiple heads around his bot head. the multiple head/necks, couldve formed arms, for instance.

 

Demaar- snarl is universe snarl. so he already has a back ground. And yes Fenrir as a Starscream vibe.

KA- pirme is the about the same lioconvoy. so I don't think he's all the slim. but maybe he could be alittle bigger. I like Megs with the heads around were they are. When i was making the design I was thinking of them being like they have a mind of their. Kinda like pets that he has.

 

Hmm, ok. Not familiar with Snarl at all, besides seeing toy pics.

Yeah, I was definitely getting a Lio Convoy vibe from your Prime. That's why I didn't comment on his almost sleek appearance. As for Megatron, the sentient heads thing is something I've always loved. I wish Flame Convoy's heads had personalities of their own in Galaxy Force... but oh well.

 

While not a true mythical creature (just a DnD creature), a beholder would be awesome for Shockwave.

 

I've been looking at D&D creature manuals for ideas... so until then take a look at this:

WIP of Fenrir

 

Those are pretty good, ShinMusashi44.

 

here's my version of snarl-

art by TGping:

 

im thinking of doing a totoro TF XD

 

what's a totaro?

 

I've started on a multi redesign of Megatron. Im gonna do the same thing with Megs as I did with snarl. Where I make a copy of an outline of the character then make a few copies. And change each one to look different. The first one is only a little bit of a redesign. I change the size of him and changed some things here and there. If you look back at the original, it looks like a totally different person drew it. I didn't put detail in some parts on him. It's just a quick redesign after all. And i like the size of this one alot more. But im still not sure if i'll stick with this design. Im gonna make about 4 or 5 different versions of him. Mostly different transformations. More to come tomorrow.

 

here's my redesign-

feel free to comment

 

Hmm, here's a few suggestions that you can obviously ignore, since they mostly come down to preference.
First of all, I like the "free headed" look for Megatron, without the neck armour surrounding it. I'd probably run with that.
Second of all, I think two of the beast mode heads should come over the shoulders and attach to each arm, becoming sort of cannons. They could wrap around the wrists somehow, I guess.