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A '''control drawing''' (sometimes called '''control art''') is finalized artwork rendered as line drawings depicting the full design and engineering of a toy. Unlike other artwork, such as those adorning the front of the [[packaging]] which represents a stylized version of the character, control drawings are an accurate line model of the design of the toy prior to ever existing as a [[prototype]]. | A '''control drawing''' (sometimes called '''control art''') is finalized artwork rendered as line drawings depicting the full design and engineering of a toy. Unlike other artwork, such as those adorning the front of the [[packaging]] which represents a stylized version of the character, control drawings are an accurate line model of the design of the toy prior to ever existing as a [[prototype]]. | ||
Control drawings are also often used as the basis for [[color guide]]s. | |||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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While control art is part of the internal design process for the creation of a new toy, it has sometimes appeared in materials available to the general public. These include: | While control art is part of the internal design process for the creation of a new toy, it has sometimes appeared in materials available to the general public. These include: | ||
* [[Alternators|Binaltech]] - up to BT-16 [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], each toy's control art appeared as part of the character's System Description in the booklet provided. | * [[Transformers: Alternators|Binaltech]] - up to BT-16 [[Skids (G1)|Skids]], each toy's control art appeared as part of the character's System Description in the booklet provided. | ||
* [[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]] - this publication revealed control drawings for numerous figures that were never released or subsequently reworked into other characters, such as a VW Beetle-based Bumblebee. | * [[The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide]] - this publication revealed control drawings for numerous figures that were never released or subsequently reworked into other characters, such as a VW Beetle-based Bumblebee. | ||
* [[Transformers Collection 2007]] - contains more control drawings for ''Binaltech'' toys, as well as several ''[[Masterpiece]]'' figures. | * [[Transformers Collection 2007]] - contains more control drawings for ''Binaltech'' toys, as well as several ''[[The Transformers: Masterpiece|Masterpiece]]'' figures. | ||
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Latest revision as of 11:27, 17 June 2018
A control drawing (sometimes called control art) is finalized artwork rendered as line drawings depicting the full design and engineering of a toy. Unlike other artwork, such as those adorning the front of the packaging which represents a stylized version of the character, control drawings are an accurate line model of the design of the toy prior to ever existing as a prototype.
Control drawings are also often used as the basis for color guides.
Appearances
[edit]While control art is part of the internal design process for the creation of a new toy, it has sometimes appeared in materials available to the general public. These include:
- Binaltech - up to BT-16 Skids, each toy's control art appeared as part of the character's System Description in the booklet provided.
- The Transformers: Binaltech & TF Collection Complete Guide - this publication revealed control drawings for numerous figures that were never released or subsequently reworked into other characters, such as a VW Beetle-based Bumblebee.
- Transformers Collection 2007 - contains more control drawings for Binaltech toys, as well as several Masterpiece figures.
