Previously shrouded in secrecy, Muttpop’s upcoming vinyl toy, Tequila, will take shape on the pages of Vinyl Pulse each Friday. From the intial design sketches right up until Tequila’s release this December, you’ll see what it takes to bring this intriguing toy to life. Today, we look at Tequila’s character design concept.
Jerry Frissen and Gobi, the co-creators of Tequila, first envisioned creating a living and breathing character. They knew they wanted to create a charismatic personality that both paid homage and brought new life to Lucha Libre i.e. Mexican Wrestling. After initial brainstorming, Jerry and Gobi came up with the Tequila character. Since Tequila was brought up on the harsh deserts of Mexico, Gobi used the cactus as inspiration for creating the visual aesthetics of the Tequila character design.
Here are a few of Gobi’s early Tequila designs:
Without a doubt, the Tequila toy will not be vinyl as usual. Here’s hoping that collectors tired of the status quo will appreciate the edgy and humorous qualities of this brand-new viny toy design. Kudos to Muttpot for pushing beyond the relative safety of adorable platform toys and taking a risk with Tequila. Check back next Friday for a peek at the Tequila Toy turnaround designs!
Wicked I love that bottom left one with the poncho!
Looking forward to seeing the next stages, will definetly be useful indeed 🙂
Hola hombres de que parte de Mexico son ustedes?
Is the little woman figure coming with TEKILLIYA. She is CUTE. She makes a nice accessory to his big squaremaness.
Found this SITE today wiile looking for something else, guess what, I like this stuff, where will the figurine be sold? Will I find it in Arizona ?
GOOOD LUCK!
J.S.
What’s up folks!
I’m glad you’re digging what you see.
OKKLE:
If you like the illustration with the poncho, then you’re going to LOVE the toy!! 😉
SENORITA SANCHEZ:
Que tal! No somos de Mexico…pero encantamos la bellisima cultura del pais.
We’re still several months away from the release of the toy (it’s planned for this Winter)…but we’ll be sure to inform all of you Vinyl Pulse readers of where you can find a Tequila toy.
Be sure to check back every Friday to see how the toy is progressing!
-Muttpop Bob
Cool looking forward to it Muttpop!
Will the poncho be material and removable? That’d be very cool!
Love the sly cactus pattern on it to, didn’t notice it to start 😀
Great shit! I would love to get this one! Looking very good!
Va en español… jejeje
Bueno que puedo decir.. me he quedado con lo boca abierta… con esa sensacion de ir y comprarme un Tequila y tomarmelo derecho como se le dice en mexico… GrAn TrAbAjO, El TEQUILA RiFa… de corazon… muchas felicidades….
I’ve been watching this thing evolve for months, Congratulations on an awesome job. Tequila is ready to kick some ass!
Wow excelente work, actually i admire your work i been working for 3 mounts in new toys all made in Mexico so hard but i will see the result of days and days of work. Tequila man is SUPER CHIDO! felicidades por su trabajo inspira muchisimo gracias por trabajar de esa forma…