Tequila Part 3: Early Sculpts

We’ve seen the early conceptual drawings, the turnaround illustrations and this week we get our first glimpse of Tequila in 3d. Looking at these early sculpts is a rare treat — most of the time we only get to see sketches, production prototypes and then the finished toy.  But what about all the work and steps between sketches and prototypes?  This early sculpt is cool precisely because it’s rough and focuses on the overall 3d concept and shape rather than fine details.  So how did this sculpt come to be?

Once the final turnaround illustrations were complete, Muttpop  was ready to find the appropriate sculptor for the toy.  It was essential for Muttpop to find a sculptor that would bring the same passion and enthusiasm to the toy sculpt that Gobi and Jerry were able to bring to the Tequila design. As fortune would have it, with the help of Necessaries Toy Foundation’s Gaston, Muttpop was able to find Monster5.

Monster5 has worked on several designer toys including Fafi’s Irina, the 13 inch Melto-fu, and So So Def’s upcoming Afroman.  Monster5 was so excited about working on Tequila, that he began sculpting before Muttpop had decided to hire him! It became very clear that Monster5 was destined  to sculpt Tequila.

Check back next week for a close look at Monster5’s Tequila head sculpt!  Should be a good one — I love those cacti spikes!