As noticed in another thread, we need some sort of mascot or icon to represent PCApex. There were some interesting ideas thrown out there, but I think GlitterKill said it best with this statement:
"...the mascot will be a hot robochick. I already have a lot of it worked out in my head i just need to put it to paper. If you guys would like to throw in some ideas for that robochick idea that is cool... I haven't finalized the exact look yet. I just have been going over the idea for a while and after seeing this thread decided to let the cat out of the bag.
Imagine a look mixing a cheerleader, model grease-monkey chicks of yester year, and a sexy female robot/android."
Yeah, imagine that. I do all the time.
Anywho, let's see what our graphics guru's got inside their head to help GK out with his vision. Post your best cheerleader/yester-year chick mechanic/robot vision here and win a Cooler Master Musketeer 3. Here is a bit on it from the Cooler Master website:
"Cooler Master Musketeer 3 is a sound quality controller that filters the accurate digital signal of sound to a much more harmonic output in a classical way - Vacuum Tube Technology. With its dial VU meter and cascade volume control at the front panel, Cooler Master Musketeer 3 brings you back to 60's as well as the ancient-restored vacuum light warming your heart." Link to product is Here.
We will keep this contest going for... a while. The winner may not have their winning entry used, but portions of it may be. The intent is to post your best hot chick to give GlitterKill some feedback from our members on what they envision. The winning entry will be jointly decided by GlitterKill, Foe, and myself.
Crank up your PhotoShop boyo's and let your imagination run wild!

Something like This

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I sorta think the mascot should be BA's Akita.......
For many reasons...
DIgi

Bump for the day crowd.

Great!!! I'm going to need 2x4's, nails, duct-tape, empty soda cans, a starter motor from a '59 Caddy, half a dozen 12 volt batteries and a Jenna Jameson blow-up doll.


Mwahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa

Actually a kinematic 3D model would be a great way to go. Once the work is done then you could just render it in various poses as needed. I like the idea of a bit of Anime/Manga feel to it as well. Here's a couple renderings I did a few years ago using some models I downloaded.

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So... not even a robotic monkey?

But seriously, I'll try to bust something out. Although it might be in charcoal...

Quote: Originally Posted by AntiM Great!!! I'm going to need 2x4's, nails, duct-tape, empty soda cans, a starter motor from a '59 Caddy, half a dozen 12 volt batteries and a Jenna Jameson blow-up doll. Mwahahahahahahaahahahahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa aaaa Actually a kinematic 3D model would be a great way to go. Once the work is done then you could just render it in various poses as needed. I like the idea of a bit of Anime/Manga feel to it as well. Here's a couple renderings I did a few years ago using some models I downloaded.

You got any links to the models you are speaking of? I plan on doing a fairly simple line drawing version of the forums and then use the high rez renders for wallpapers and printable graphics.

Just to bounce some ideas off your head GK, google on "Sorayama Sexy Robot". Dont know if youve seen his work

Also "gynoids"

Much as I'd like the Musketeer 3, I can't draw .

-MF

Quote: Originally Posted by GlitterKill You got any links to the models you are speaking of? I plan on doing a fairly simple line drawing version of the forums and then use the high rez renders for wallpapers and printable graphics.

Do a search for "Manga Babes". I downloaded some freebies, but the guy also made high polygon models he was planning to sell.

How about a hot robot chick that keeps Apes (malware) away from your computer? PCApex is to apes as RainX is to rain.
Ok, ok... yes I am having a bad day.

Quote: Originally Posted by Monsignor Funkibut Just to bounce some ideas off your head GK, google on "Sorayama Sexy Robot". Dont know if youve seen his work Also "gynoids" Much as I'd like the Musketeer 3, I can't draw . -MF

That is the name I was trying to remember. That guy does AMAZING work. That is along the lines I was thinking but could not think of the artist. Thanks MF!

Yeah I bought a copy of Sexy Robot years ago. It's prolly in the "inaccessible" attic with the rest of the porn.

It also occurred to me that there's a scene in LAST ACTION HERO where Ahnuld is walking through a police station that might be inspirational [lots of bizarre female cop uniforms]. Also the Hey Ya video from Outcast [the female mechanics parts].

-MF

How bout something like the robot chick from the really old movie Metropolis?

http://www.geocities.com/Area51/5555/robot.jpg

http://www.turbosquid.com
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPrevie....cfm/ID/275492
http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPrevie....cfm/ID/166363

They have Me there!!!

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How about something like this?

Quote: Originally Posted by Foe How about something like this?

is it just me or does that look a little like "Ziggy Stardust"?

EDIT: Not to piss anyone off but I did think the Ape idea was valid and would be a great logo. A lot of people seemed to support it. But that sounds like its water under the bridge and I dont want people freaking out.

How about, as a gender neutral imagery, both female and male robots, or a non-clearly-gendered mascot like DeviantArt's Fella?

:snicker:

Remember the Smiling Macintosh from boot screens... how about a smiling monitor... with a demonic grin?

Remember the Smiling Macintosh from boot screens... how about a smiling monitor... with a demonic grin?[/quote]

I like your ideas. Heck it would be sweet to have a hero and villian type characters. I like the monitor idea though. I took this off a Macintosh Hacking site...

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Quote: Originally Posted by Dreyco I'm not a huge fan of the robot chick idea, but its not up to me to decide. I think it would just get back the the reason we had to change our name: because it seemed sexist. Im not really for a mascot per se but I do think the review awards should be a bit better, like maybe the apex with the circle gear around it like in the upper left of the site. If we ever re-themed the site, my suggestion would be to make it look industrial. Gears and neatly place wires as borders and LCD type screens for Forum topics. I just keep thinking that a robot chick would be cheesy and cliche at the same time... But its not my site so do what you want. I just think that it U-turns back the the pimprig type thing. EDIT: Not to piss anyone off but I did think the Ape idea was valid and would be a great logo. A lot of people seemed to support it. But that sounds like its water under the bridge and I dont want people freaking out.

When did the name here get changed???