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[[ | {{disambig3|Jackpot|Jackpot}} | ||
[[File:Mattkuphaldt.jpg|283px|thumb|It's pronounced "Throatwobbler Mangrove!"]] <br> | |||
===3H=== | '''Matt Kuphaldt''' (born [[1977]]), also known by the online handle '''[[User:Jackpot|Jackpot]]''', is an American illustrator and fan-gone-pro. Kuphaldt's start as an official ''Transformers'' artist came when his online artwork caught the eye of [[88MPH Studios]], who contracted him to create illustrations for the [[Genesis: The Art of Transformers|''Genesis'' artbook]]. Among the other ''Genesis'' artists was [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]]'s [[Pat Lee]], who solicited Kuphaldt for work on the nascent [[Dreamwave Generation One continuity|Generation 1 comics]]. This, in turn, led to work with [[3H Productions]] and [[Fun Publications]], contributing to their comics as well as creating posters and various other illustrations surrounding the [[convention]]s and [[Transformers Collectors' Club|fan club]]. | ||
* Universe | |||
* Collectors Club Magazine profile art | ==Works== | ||
** [[Dreadwind ( | ===3H Productions=== | ||
* [[Betrayal|''Universe Featuring the Wreckers'' #2]] (colors, page 1-5 and 11) | |||
* ''Collectors' Club Magazine'' profile art | |||
** [[Dreadwind (RID)|Dreadwind]] (colors) | |||
** [[Smokejumper]] (colors) | ** [[Smokejumper]] (colors) | ||
** [[Sunstorm (G1) | ** [[Sunstorm (G1)|Sunstorm]] ([[alternate mode|alt mode]] colors) | ||
* "Who Shot Optimus Prime?" poster | * "[[:File:Deathbychocolate.jpg|Who Shot Optimus Prime?]]" poster | ||
* Voice actor character pinups | * Voice-actor character pinups | ||
** [[Michael McConnohie]] | ** [[Michael McConnohie]] | ||
** [[Scott McNeil]] | ** [[Scott McNeil]] | ||
* [[OTFCC 2004]] magazine advertisement | * [[OTFCC 2004]] magazine advertisement | ||
===Dreamwave=== | ===Dreamwave Productions=== | ||
* [[War Within]] | * ''[[The War Within Preview]]'' (colors, pages 1-4) | ||
* Armada mini-comic | * [[Transformers: Armada (mini-comic)|''Transformers: Armada'']] [[Armada Volume 2|Volume 2]] (colors, pages 5-8) | ||
* [[More | * ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye]]'' profiles | ||
** [[Big Shot]] | ** [[Big Shot]] | ||
** [[Crankcase]] (robot | ** [[Crankcase (G1)|Crankcase]] ([[robot mode]] pencils) | ||
** [[Doubleheader]] | ** [[Doubleheader]] | ||
** [[Fastlane]] | ** [[Fastlane]] | ||
** [[Flattop ( | ** [[Flattop (G1)|Flattop]] (robot mode pencils) | ||
** [[ | ** [[Grit]] (robot mode pencils) | ||
** [[Groundpounder]] | ** [[Groundpounder (G1)|Groundpounder]] | ||
** [[Gunrunner ( | ** [[Gunrunner (G1)|Gunrunner]] ([[alternate mode|jet mode]] pencils) | ||
===88mph Studios=== | ===88mph Studios=== | ||
* [[Genesis: The Art of Transformers]] | * ''[[Genesis: The Art of Transformers]]'' | ||
** [[Megatron (G1)| | ** ''[[Transformers: Generation 2 (franchise)|Generation 2]]'' [[Megatron (G1)|Megatron]] | ||
** [[Starscream (G1)| | ** ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Starscream (G1)|Starscream]] | ||
===Fun Publications=== | |||
* Fan-Club-exclusive prose-story illustrations: | |||
** "[[Force of Habit]]" | |||
** "[[Withered Hope]]" | |||
====Ask Vector Prime==== | |||
* Matt was a contributor to the Facebook version of [[Ask Vector Prime#Facebook|Ask Vector Prime]], consulting on an answer about the ''[[Machine Wars: Transformers|Machine Wars]]'' [[Starscream (G1)/Generation 1 cartoon continuity#Ask Vector Prime 2|Starscream]] [[:File:StarscreamMW Genesis.jpg|artwork]] he created for ''Genesis''. A [[:File:GrimlockFamilyAVP.jpg|piece of his fanart]] was later commented upon by [[Grimlock (G1)|Grimlock]] when the column became '''Grim Grams'''. | |||
==Gallery== | |||
<center><gallery> | |||
File:StarscreamMW Genesis.jpg| | |||
File:Blades-mtmte-unpublished.jpg| | |||
File:Force of Habit title image.jpg| | |||
File:Smallfootwitheredhope.jpg| | |||
</gallery> | |||
''[[:Category:Images by Matt Kuphaldt|Extended Matt Kuphaldt gallery]]''</center> | |||
==Notes== | |||
* Kuphaldt was originally assigned many more pieces for the [[Dreamwave Productions|Dreamwave]] ''[[Transformers: More than Meets the Eye|More than Meets the Eye]]'' series (which can be found on his website below), though they ended up not being used due to a decision to stick with a Pat Lee/[[Don Figueroa]] "house style". ''Dammit!'' | |||
==External links== | |||
* [http:// | * [http://www.mattkuphaldt.com Official website] | ||
{{DEFAULTSORT:Kuphaldt, Matt}} | |||
[[Category: | [[Category:Colorists]] | ||
[[Category:Fandom]] | |||
Latest revision as of 22:55, 29 August 2025
| The name or term "Jackpot" refers to more than one character or idea. For a list of other meanings, see Jackpot (disambiguation). |
Matt Kuphaldt (born 1977), also known by the online handle Jackpot, is an American illustrator and fan-gone-pro. Kuphaldt's start as an official Transformers artist came when his online artwork caught the eye of 88MPH Studios, who contracted him to create illustrations for the Genesis artbook. Among the other Genesis artists was Dreamwave's Pat Lee, who solicited Kuphaldt for work on the nascent Generation 1 comics. This, in turn, led to work with 3H Productions and Fun Publications, contributing to their comics as well as creating posters and various other illustrations surrounding the conventions and fan club.
Works
[edit]3H Productions
[edit]- Universe Featuring the Wreckers #2 (colors, page 1-5 and 11)
- Collectors' Club Magazine profile art
- Dreadwind (colors)
- Smokejumper (colors)
- Sunstorm (alt mode colors)
- "Who Shot Optimus Prime?" poster
- Voice-actor character pinups
- OTFCC 2004 magazine advertisement
Dreamwave Productions
[edit]- The War Within Preview (colors, pages 1-4)
- Transformers: Armada Volume 2 (colors, pages 5-8)
- Transformers: More than Meets the Eye profiles
- Big Shot
- Crankcase (robot mode pencils)
- Doubleheader
- Fastlane
- Flattop (robot mode pencils)
- Grit (robot mode pencils)
- Groundpounder
- Gunrunner (jet mode pencils)
88mph Studios
[edit]Fun Publications
[edit]- Fan-Club-exclusive prose-story illustrations:
Ask Vector Prime
[edit]- Matt was a contributor to the Facebook version of Ask Vector Prime, consulting on an answer about the Machine Wars Starscream artwork he created for Genesis. A piece of his fanart was later commented upon by Grimlock when the column became Grim Grams.
Gallery
[edit]
Notes
[edit]- Kuphaldt was originally assigned many more pieces for the Dreamwave More than Meets the Eye series (which can be found on his website below), though they ended up not being used due to a decision to stick with a Pat Lee/Don Figueroa "house style". Dammit!
