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 Post subject: Q: "I heard a rumor about a new Pulse Rifle toy?"
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 3:06 pm 
I stumbled across an advertisement a few months ago and now I can't find it. It was probably something that I got in the mail and lost. :(

It offered an image of a toy pulse rifle that appeared to be full size. If memory serves, the shroud was hot pink or green or something like that and it had the fluorescent caps for the barrels. Also, I think that this was a hasbro item that is scheduled for release this winter!!! Not sure if this date is still on...

Has anyone else seen this?

Tom
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 7:52 pm 
I think I remember this as well, but it was a joke.

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 9:49 pm 
I also believe that was a joke. Was looking forward to it too....:(

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Fri Nov 14, 2003 11:53 pm 
If you are talking about the toy pulse rifle picture that had a lime green shroud, and said: New Product Line, November (or Winter) 2003...

It was a hoax created by a fellow board member.:(

Pretty good CGI.;)


Kevin
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 5:41 am 
I for one feel there is little room for hoaxing or practical jokes regarding pulse rifle items and sundrys.

I saw it and was crushed then disgusted knowing how cruel some people can be.

I mean I can take a joke as good as anyone...sept maybe Tony...oh and maybe Harry....
Hmmm Russ was always quick with the laughs too....

Come to think of it I can't take a joke very well at all nor do I have much of a sense of humor to speak of...and I certainly don't feel I should apologize for it.

Matt :|









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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 2:09 pm 
I know what you mean Matt.

It amazes me sometimes what lengths people will go to just to play with other people's emotions! I mean come on, we're not puppets for Heaven's sake!:( :roll:

That joke was almost as cruel as the one about the chopped-up SPAS cages...






...Actually, it wasn't even close to being as cruel as the SPAS cage joke!!

That joke was created by an insane individual, bent on controlling all our actions!!

"Look at how I can make these puny board members jump through my rings of fire! MUAH-HA-HA-HA!!!":lol: ;)




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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 4:05 pm 
Okay, okay,... even though I'm deeply crushed now, that was arguably some excellent cgi work. :) :lol:

Is that ad still floating around somewhere?? I wanna see it again.

Tom
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sat Nov 15, 2003 4:17 pm 
Heh better yet if someone could come up with some fun packaging ideas and or box art...(hint hint)...I bet we could find a suitable "Donor PR" to make this little idea reality.

Need access to a large format printer that can print on card stock..heh heh...

Sometimes when doing prototype packaging we'd just print on paper and glue it to a suitable box. But if we had the right kind of file we could just take it to a printer and presto...

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 1:01 pm 
Okay, okay, it was me. Matt, Nimmot, Ripper, I humbly apologise. :o

I did artwork for an imaginary Hasbro toy pulse rifle box ages ago, and when that thread came up I couldn't resist it. It was just a joke. I should have known better.

This was the complete thing:

[img]http://www.encom.demon.co.uk/ezboard/r1.gif[/img]

This was the complete net for the box:

[img]http://www.encom.demon.co.uk/ezboard/net.gif[/img]

I never tried printing a full-size one, but I did a version of the artwork scaled to fit FNG's model PR, and gave it to another board member. I don't think he ever made one up though. :roll:

Once again I apologise. :(

Do I have to go and stand outside the moderator's office?
Mike


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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 4:04 pm 
Good LORD!

Now that is some convincing looking work to say the least. I can see why nimmot was compelled to explore this further :lol:

I would have done the same thing myself ;)

It sure would have been a great idea and I'm sure a hot seller.

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:37 pm 
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Quote:Do I have to go and stand outside the moderator's office?


Yes, that is now part of the ROM. ;)

No really, you ROCK brother!!! :lol:

Tom

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 5:46 pm 
No harm, no foul Mike.:)

The first time I saw that pic a while ago, I scoured the web for hours, checking toy sites for coming soon stuff, to no avail.

After even the most up-to-date websites had no info on the toy pulse, I started taking a long hard look at that pic.;)

I was thinking, "Hmmm... that shroud looks a teensy bit too green... The colours are just a wee bit too vibrant.";)

That's when my suspicions of it being a hoax arose.

It was fun dreaming while it lasted. I would have bought 6 of them no matter the cost!:lol:

All in good fun eh? I guess a 1:1 scale toy motion tracker with mail away bonus tracking tube is next.:lol:

Kevin
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 6:11 pm 
I wouldn’t mind a PR-Clock Radio..:lol:

The counter would be the clock and the speaker could be in the spas cage.

The alarm could be a choice of audio grabs from the movie, of which there are many that are quite applicable.

Or how bout a Motion Tracker-Universal Remote?
Would look nice on the living room table don't you think?
Imagine channel surfing using the motion tracker keypad...:D

Any other ideas on "multi use" Prop ideas?

Oh BTW here’s the link to My contribution to the world of Aliens based pranks..;)

Only a joke...really ;)

<M>


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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:11 pm 
I like the TV remote idea. :lol:

Here's one. Sorry, I couldn't resist...

[img]http://www.m41a.com/collection/images/img6.jpg[/img]

;)

Tom

EDIT: picture link

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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 8:44 pm 
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Quote:Any other ideas on "multi use" Prop ideas?


Hmmm...

Alien bust/toothbrush holder- (inner jaw holds brush, outer holds toothpaste tube).

Torch Welder/magnifying glass playset- set some bugs on fire using our very own Sun.

Smartgun sight/two way radio playset.

Stasus Tube/lava lamp.

Motion Tracker/phone- the "handle" becomes the receiver, tracking screen is the call display screen, keypad is... the keypad. Hey! I really like that idea!

I say we get to work on these! Get Fox on the phone!



Kevin
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Sun Nov 16, 2003 11:17 pm 
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Quote: Good LORD! Now that is some convincing looking work to say the least.
I second that! Mike's CG work is amazing, you can see more of in this thread here.

Someone give the man a job!

Harry.
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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 3:12 am 
Hey Nimmot.....

Your killing me.. Operation Mini Marine :lol:

By the way.. you want some free image space also? :lol:
Seems that some members are having some minor problems with their profile image servers.. LOL


Tiger


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 Post subject: Re: A new pulse rifle replica may be coming soon.
PostPosted: Tue Nov 18, 2003 10:13 am 
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Quote:Your killing me.. Operation Mini Marine


This would be for my daughter. :)

Tom
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