Landmass (Lost Protectors)
Landmass is a fictional character and homage to Inhumanoids Liquidator made by Play With This Too. He is a heroic member of the Grand Protector Armada.
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Lost Protectors
Landmass is a character created by Play With This Too as part of their Lost Protectors series. He has a Tech Drone companion named R-Deco ho turns into a scout car or backpack.
Development
Landmass was designed by Rik Alvarez with the help of Mark Wong.
Art of Deep Earth Explorer was displayed at Retrocon 2014.
Artwork under the name Landmass was released on the Play With This Too Facebook page in January 2015.
Reception
The Retro Robot Radio show for September 27th, 2014 discussed Astroblast, Desolataur and Deep Earth Explorer in the news.[1]
The Star To Star Toys News podcast for September 30th, 2014 discussed Astroblast, Desolataur and Deep Earth Explorer in the news.[2]
The Radio Free Cybertron podcast for January 28th, 2015 discussed Play With This Too in the news. One host said he wanted to buy "not-Cloudburst", meaning Astroblast and another said they wanted anything Inhumanoids inspired, meaning Landmass. [3]
Fictional biography
Landmass is a member of the Grand Protector Armada. He wears a living Aegis battle suit powered by the primal forces of the universe. It grants him enhanced strength, durability, longevity and the ability the fly, as well as having numerous weapons. His suit also provides ultraviolet vision, breathable air and protection from harsh environmental conditions including under water and the vacuum of space. He has a Tech Drone companion named R-Deco who turns into a scout car or backpack.
Games
Toys
- Play With This Too Lost Protectors with R-Deco Landmass (unreleased)
- A 1:12 scale articulated figure with interchangeable head and limbs. He has numerous 5mm connector ports. Comes with an optional armored head.
- Landmass shares hisbasic design with Astroblast.
- Landmass shares some parts with Ankhor, Goldminer, Impirator, Iron Strike, Mainsail and Rawbat.
- Comes with his Tech Drone companion R-Deco, who is a 1:12 scale articulated figure made with 5mm pegs and holes. Turns from robot to scout car or backpack. Shares a mold with R-Tool and shares legs with D-Kay, D-Mon and R-Mix.
Gallery
Deep Earth Explorer art
Play With This Too display at Retrocon 2014
D-Mon prototype, sharing R-Deco's legs
References
- ↑ Mathew Robert Ignash (September 27th, 2014). "Retro Robot Radio". http://www.youtube.com/user/RetroRobotRadio?feature=watch (Podcast). Mathew Robert Ignash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E2TZjjEILxY.
- ↑ Chris and Ash (September 30th, 2014). "Star To Star Toys News". https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6PGk5W0pSKfwbXpIahKObw (Podcast). Star To Star Toy News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqoLTH-V8fg.
- ↑ Brian Kilby (January 28th, 2015). "Radio Free Cybertron". http://www.tfradio.net/ (Podcast). TFW2005. http://www.tfradio.net/podcast/2014/9/11/radio-free-cybertron-402.html.
External links
- 1:12 scale toys
- 5mm peg compatible toys
- Grand Protector Armada
- Liquidator homages
- Fictional characters who can project energy
- Fictional characters who can fly
- Fictional characters with oxygen independence
- Fictional characters with superhuman durability
- Fictional characters with superhuman longevity
- Fictional characters with superhuman strength
- Hero System
- Mark Wong designs
- Play With This Too
- Rik Alvarez designs
- Unreleased toys
