Count Tuskules
Count Tuskula is a fictional character and homage to Thunder Cats Tuska Warrior toy made by Play With This Too. He is a heroic character.
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Lost Protectors
Count Tuskula is a heroic fictional character created by Play With This Too as part of their Lost Protectors series. He is a Primean who is a savant in tracking and navigation. He carries a Supremacy Scepter weapon.
Development
Count Tuskula is an homage to the Thundercats Tuska Warrior.
Desolataur, whose parts were used in Count Tuskula, was designed by Steve Redinger.
Play With This Too released teaser art of the back of a cybernetic walrus head on their Facebook page in January 2015.
In February 2015 Play With This Too released images of the prototype for Desolataur, which included several parts used on Count Tuskula.
Play With This Too first released color art of Count Tuskula and Lord Tangent von Tuskuleser in March 2015.
"77% and 11 days to go. As promised, when we hit 300 backers we would debut another character we hope will make it into this Kickstarter (amongst all the others we’ve shown you…). Instead of revealing one character how about two? Count Tuskula and Lord Tangent Von Tuskuleser will be joined by a 3rd aquatic hero with slightly different armor…"
In August 2015 Play With This Too released images of prototype parts for Jetstrike, which included parts used on Count Tuskula.
In May 2017 Play With This Too posted a color guide of the character on their Twitter page with the updated name of Count Tuskules.[1]
Reception
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for March 23rd, 2015 discussed Calaminous Haagenti, Catastropheles, Concept, Count Tuskula, Desolataur, King Adder, Lord Tangent von Tuskuleser, Madwing, Muscules, Skull-F, Terribull and Wastelander in the news.[2]
Fictional biography
Count Tuskula wears a living Aegis battle suit powered by the primal forces of the universe. It grants him enhanced strength, durability and longevity as well as having numerous weapons. His suit also provides telescopic vision, breathable air and protection from harsh environmental conditions including under water and the vacuum of space. He is an excellent tracker and navigator and carries a staff weapon.
Toys
- Play With This Too Lost Protectors Count Tuskula (unreleased)
- A 1:12 scale articulated figure with interchangeable hands and heads. He has numerous 5mm connector ports. Comes with two sets of hands (one open and one closed) and a Supremacy Scepter weapon.
- Count Tuskula shares his design with Lord Tangent von Tuskuleser.
- Count Tuskula shares some parts with Ankhor, Astroblast, Barbaricles, Baron Tuskador, Bitemark, Bloodbath, Bloodsoaked, Calaminous Haagenti, Catastropheles, Desolataur, Dungheap, Impirator, Iron Strike, Landmass, Mainsail, Meanbean, Muscules, Prince Carnos, Rawbat, Sir Fangramore LeVenomous, Sir Pythanore, Terrortops, Titanic Triceratops XD, Tri-Gorr and Viper Squire.
Gallery
References
- ↑ https://twitter.com/PlayWithThisToo/status/867841006611210240/photo/1
- ↑ Chris and Ash (March 23rd, 2015). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0U5TKC7zy0.
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- 1:12 scale toys
- 5mm peg compatible toys
- Fictional aliens
- Fictional characters with oxygen independence
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman longevity
- Fictional characters with superhuman senses
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Fictional counts and countesses
- Fictional cyborgs
- Play With This Too
- Protectors of Primea
- Tuska Warrior homages
- Unreleased toys