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TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel"

Transformers News: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel"

Sunday, November 11th, 2007 11:16PM CST

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The Universe of the Transformers is vast, and populated by many characters. Their universe is a large tapestry, made up of the stories and points of view of countless experiences that serve the larger whole.

These are some of those stories. This is:


It should be noted that while this project has been recognized by IDW Publishing and Hasbro, none of the works presented have been commissioned or solicited by either company. The stories are not official canon, except where noted.
These stories are the result of Transformers enthusiasts taking the time out of their busy days to contribute to a universe they love.
No one has been paid for the production of these stories.


This piece is titled “Duel”. Story and Art by Matt (Blueshift ) Marshal, Letters by Matt (Fullcrum) Kuggeleijn.

Credit(s): WhiteRabbit

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Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454325)
Posted by Sentinel Pax on November 11th, 2007 @ 11:29pm CST
I love all of these, it seems. On the day I can find nothing good in a Mosaic, I'm reasonably sure the Universe will collapse. The smirk is great.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454389)
Posted by Dr. Caelus on November 12th, 2007 @ 12:44am CST
Now that's how you fight a WAR!

Awesome.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454393)
Posted by Ransom on November 12th, 2007 @ 12:48am CST
I enjoy this one very much.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454402)
Posted by Dclone Soundwave on November 12th, 2007 @ 1:00am CST
You really get to see how devious & cunning Slugslinger is here. Poor Sureshot though, he a good Autobot, & he here is getting shot in the back. But Slugslinger is right, you've gotta know the rules of war. Go read Sun Tzu Sureshot....
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454486)
Posted by zemper on November 12th, 2007 @ 3:36am CST
HOLY COW!!!

the art's nothing to write home about (no offense guys :D), but a Mosaic featuring Sureshot?

pretty awesome.

i really love this Targetmaster. he was my first and only TM. my cousin from there in the US sent this to me in a package of American goodies when i was younger, and even without its Targetmaster buddy, i was smitten with this toy. he was pretty solid, and though articulation was limited, he had a very fun transformation and a very cool looking alt mode (try futuristic dune buggy).

a darn shame i lost it when we moved. that character had so much nostalgic value for me back then, even now. so many thanks to Blueshift and Fullcrum for this wonderful Mosaic!

awesome work guys!


:MAX:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454490)
Posted by Leonardo on November 12th, 2007 @ 3:39am CST
I like.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454526)
Posted by Down_Shift on November 12th, 2007 @ 4:23am CST
Oh my god that was awful. I've liked most in the past, but that was both poorly scripted and poorly drawn.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454544)
Posted by Psychout on November 12th, 2007 @ 4:51am CST
I enjoyed that, good work fella's!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454651)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on November 12th, 2007 @ 6:22am CST
Another one I can't open?
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454684)
Posted by OptimusShr on November 12th, 2007 @ 6:46am CST
Not diggin' the art but the story I like.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454697)
Posted by Jeysie on November 12th, 2007 @ 6:56am CST
Liege Evilmus wrote:Another one I can't open?


I'm wondering if they might have fewer viewer problems by using some of the "internet standbys" like ImageShack or PhotoBucket (although I can see it fine myself).

Anyhoo. I *like* the art, personally. Nothing wrong with "cartoony", IMHO, and this is good cartoony, with some nice detail. Plus it added to the dark humor of it for me ("Oh, look, mines!")

...and I still like the Evil Smirk.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454711)
Posted by olokin on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:05am CST
I can't view it :(
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454747)
Posted by Richter on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:31am CST
Down_Shift wrote:Oh my god that was awful. I've liked most in the past, but that was both poorly scripted and poorly drawn.

Wow, that was constructive.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454751)
Posted by Richter on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:34am CST
For those havng trouble viewing the pic, try this link:

http://i213.photobucket.com/albums/cc6/ ... Mosaic.jpg
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454755)
Posted by Talon523 on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:37am CST
I liked the story.

If anyone is listening, or taking requests, please do a Triggerhappy story. I love the con target masters.

On a side note, Misfire would be a great comedy story.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454826)
Posted by Blueshift on November 12th, 2007 @ 8:20am CST
No offense taken on anyone who didn't like the art. I'm not a big fan of my own style myself, and its an aquired taste. Its just so hard to find people to draw stuff about obscure guys :)

I'm also really flattered that every comment has been uniformly positive. Save for this one:

Down_Shift wrote:Oh my god that was awful. I've liked most in the past, but that was both poorly scripted and poorly drawn.


Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of criticism. No-one is perfect and everyone can stand to improve. But... this comment tells me nothing. Yes, you are free to dislike it, but don't just leave a jerk-like comment. Be constructive, say *what* about the script was poorly done.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454836)
Posted by Rebirth Megatron on November 12th, 2007 @ 8:25am CST
That'll learn ya Sureshot. There are those that would challenge you fairly...and then there's Slugslinger. Should've challenged his old 'buddy' Treadshot instead. :lol:

Another nice piece.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454843)
Posted by Duke of Luns on November 12th, 2007 @ 8:32am CST
Wow :grin: . Definitely one of my favorites now, you really packed a lot into a single page, used obscure characters, and had closure. The writing I felt was great too.

The art style isn't what I'm used to seeing, but it has a certain charm and appeal about it, so I think it's good.

Yep, topnotch all around ;)^ .
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454858)
Posted by cybertronianjedi on November 12th, 2007 @ 8:43am CST
poor sureshot
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454862)
Posted by DISCHARGE on November 12th, 2007 @ 8:45am CST
:shock:
:)) :)) :)) :)) :))
;)^

That was so funny and unexpected.
The look on poor Sureshot's face is classic.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (454919)
Posted by crazyfists on November 12th, 2007 @ 9:28am CST
its funny and twisted, but it makes all bots look dumb. however, this would probably go down exactly as its made out to.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455077)
Posted by Scaleface on November 12th, 2007 @ 11:11am CST
Very good work. Fits into most universes, perfect fit for the underused characters. Art is pleasant, if simple. B+!
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455157)
Posted by darth reven on November 12th, 2007 @ 12:17pm CST
i really dont like the drawing they used for this one but the others have been better and what the hell is slugslinger face its stupid
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455183)
Posted by Blueshift on November 12th, 2007 @ 12:38pm CST
sliverbrich wrote:i really dont like the drawing they used for this one but the others have been better and what the hell is slugslinger face its stupid


I but... I... but... :???: :shock:

Anyway, this is Slugslinger's toy if you are curious http://www.tfu.info/1987/Decepticon/Slu ... linger.htm

I... don't see how Slugslinger's face is 'stupid', but please enlighten me :)
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455253)
Posted by sideswipe6520 on November 12th, 2007 @ 1:26pm CST
WOW! I LOVE SLUGSLINGER!

He was my all-time favorite TF Toy growing up and I still have him proudly displayed right next to Masterpiece Prime! I was always disappointed that we didnt see more of him other than in season 4.
The story was great but like most of the others here I didnt care for the art. It was a different style and nice but this story I really felt could have been better represented with the more "realistic" art.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455297)
Posted by Wes Crayon on November 12th, 2007 @ 1:53pm CST
Sweet! Slugslinger brings the pain. :grin:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455431)
Posted by Sideshow Sideswipe on November 12th, 2007 @ 3:36pm CST
man, slugslinger is a DICK.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455488)
Posted by zemper on November 12th, 2007 @ 4:25pm CST
LOL, looking at the art i can see that you guys even included the tab hole at the front of Sureshot's face where the orange spoiler connects to when it transforms into alt mode. great detail there! don't let the negatives spoil you down, you got a great story in there. keep it up.



:MAX:
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455526)
Posted by Blueshift on November 12th, 2007 @ 4:55pm CST
zemper wrote:LOL, looking at the art i can see that you guys even included the tab hole at the front of Sureshot's face where the orange spoiler connects to when it transforms into alt mode. great detail there! don't let the negatives spoil you down, you got a great story in there. keep it up.



:MAX:


Thanks. Oh yes, I absolutely love having little toy details on Transformers. thats half the fun!

And yes, Slugslinger is a huge dick. Some people said they disliked it because it is a 'pro Decepticon' piece. Firstly, that's a silly attitude, and secondly, that's missing the point. Slugslinger gets a heroic narrative voice, and yet his actions are anything but. Really, he's probably the most deluded in the strip :)
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455765)
Posted by Bass X0 on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:18pm CST
the artwork is a little too simplistic. oh, its drawn and colored well, its just... simple. especially slugslinger's chest. the head here doesn't have the 'ears' the toy has but at least its more accurate than the Rebirth design he has.

but the story is great. captures his motto and first sentence of his tech specs bio perfectly. i didn't see anybody here disliking it because it was a pro decepticon piece. pro decepticon pieces tend to be well liked amongst fans.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (455775)
Posted by ThunderZap on November 12th, 2007 @ 7:21pm CST
slugslinger and sureshot..awesome
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (456058)
Posted by T-Macksimus on November 12th, 2007 @ 10:15pm CST
Slugslinger was my first, and easily my favorite, Targetmaster. If the toy had had that exact same smirk, I would have been ecstatic.
I loved the narrative aspect of this piece and the simpler style grew on me after looking it over a time or two more. For me, the whole thing was a sinister barrel of fun. Great Job.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (456134)
Posted by Roll_Out on November 12th, 2007 @ 11:01pm CST
very awesome, the art was kinda iffy in the last panel, but who am I to complain? Great stuff.
Re: TRANSFORMERS MOSAIC: "Duel" (456359)
Posted by Down_Shift on November 13th, 2007 @ 4:23am CST
Blueshift wrote:
Down_Shift wrote:Oh my god that was awful. I've liked most in the past, but that was both poorly scripted and poorly drawn.


Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of criticism. No-one is perfect and everyone can stand to improve. But... this comment tells me nothing. Yes, you are free to dislike it, but don't just leave a jerk-like comment. Be constructive, say *what* about the script was poorly done.


I didn't intend it to be a rude comment, so my appologies if you felt that way. It was nothing more then simple critisizim, take it and leave it as that. I hope to see something else that will change my opinion. If you'd like me to brake it down a touch more, the art I felt was very weak, lacking structure. The script to me felt the same. Not very rational of thought from someone like Slugslinger.

Again, don't think I'm trying to bring you down, if any thing I hope this motivates you to do better.

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