Date: Thu, 18 Dec 2008 08:22:23 -0800
To: puptcrit-AT-puptcrit.org
Subject: Re: [Puptcrit] From Puppets to Plush


Mathieu, thanks for turning me on to the Tim Burton toys. If I had  
known about them when I was animating for the studios, I probably  
would have bought some for my cube.

Thanks for the design critique -- I like the way you worded it. Can I  
quote you?

It's valuable to hear that LovBun is "definitely different", since  
after creating the character 9 years ago, it can still be a unique  
and valuable contribution. (Otherwise, what's the point? )

I agree that there will be adults who will buy LovBun based on it  
being "freaky" -- satisfying a need for freakiness. What does that  
say about me, as the creator of the character? Am I one of the  
freaks? : ) Seriously, I have noticed throughout my life that if  
others are doing a certain thing, my tendency will be to do something  
different. The flipside is -- I'm actually very conservative! What a  
combo. But the freakiness of my work definitely "outshines" the  
conservative inner me.

Also - It's very interesting to me that kids have no "mental  
disconnect" with the character. They just see LovBun and recognize it  
as a character that means love. Which was my actual intention. It is  
only a side benefit that adults may think the toy is freaky. In my  
opinion, the best of both worlds.

Michael










>
> Your bunny is definitely different! Visually, it's a graphic  
> designer's
> dream (immediate recognition, clarity of the symbols fused,  
> powerful image,
> impossible to forget. All aspects of a great logo). Looking at the  
> Lovebunny
> and its "freak factor", I can see it would have a lot of appeal for  
> a lot of
> "off the beaten path" people.
> Some people actually crave the freak factor. Either for themselves,  
> or to
> freak out someone.
> Freaky sells.
> Look at the Emily Strange line of clothing and accessories, and all  
> of Tim
> Burton's visuals and derivative products (especially "Tim Burton's  
> Tragic
> Toys for Girls and Boys").
>
>
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