Mainsail (Lost Protectors)

For other uses, see Mainsail.

See also: Max Ray

Mainsail
Lost Protectors character
Mainsail art
Created by	Play With This Too
Information
Species	Human
Abilities	Energy blasts Oxygen independence Superhuman durability Superhuman longevity Superhuman strength Ultraviolet vision
Affiliation	Protector Armada
Function	Herald of the Abysmal Darkness
Motto	"Either you’re first or you’re all wet."
Partner	R-Paint

Mainsail is a fictional character and homage to Centurions Max Ray made by Play With This Too. He is an intergalactic hero in the Protector Armada.

Lost Protectors

Mainsail is an intergalactic heroic character created by Play With This Too. He is a member of the Protector Armada. He wears a suit of Aegis armor with Tidal Torpedo and Max Axe weapons and has a Tech Drone companion named R-Paint.

Development

Mainsail is an homage to Centurions Max Ray.

Mainsail was designed by Rik Alvarez with the help of Mark Wong.

Rik was interviewed on the TFYLP podcast on October 10th, 2014. On the show he mentioned there may be an exclusive version of Astroblast that was green and orange.

The first concept art of Ankhor and Mainsail was released on the Play With This Too Facebook page in December 2014.

In June 2015 Play With This Too announced that were reworking Ankhor/Mainsail to use some parts from Boneyard/Jetstrike.

In May 2017 Play With This Too posted Mainsail art on Twitter.

His motto and title were created by Mathew Robert Ignash.

Reception

The Retro Robot Radio show for October 25th, 2014 interviewed Rik Alvarez. The show discussed Play With This Too team members Mark Wong, Steve Redinger, Trent Troop, Ken Christiansen, Aaron Archer and Simon Furman. It also talked about the toys for Ancient Astronaut, Astroblast, Bloodbath, Boneyard, Desolataur, Jetwash and Steel Cock as well as the first three volumes of Head Shots. In the show Rik mentioned there was a water based character being developed who was a 40% remold of Astroblast.

The Cybercast podcast for December 6th, 2014 talked about Ankhor, Mainsail and Sir Fangramore LeVenomous. They said they reminded them of Generation 1 Diver/Waverider, Centurions Max Ray and Masters of the Universe SSSqueeze, respectively.

The Retro Robot Radio show for December 6th, 2014 talked about Ancient Astronaut, Ankhor, Desolataur and Mainsail and Sir Fangramore LeVenomous in the news.

The Repacked Podcast podcast for December 9th, 2014 discussed Ankhor, Mainsail and Sir Fangramore LeVenomous in the news. The hosts said Mainsail reminded them of the Centurions character Max Ray.

Fictional biography

Mainsail wears an Aegis battle suit which grants him enhanced durability, longevity, strength and several inbuilt weapons. His suit also provides breathable air and protection from harsh environmental conditions including under water and the vacuum of space. He has a Tech Drone companion named R-Paint.

Games

• Mainsail character sheet by Mathew Robert Ignash for Hero 4th edition role playing game.

Toys

• Play With This Too Lost Protectors Mainsail with R-Paint (unreleased)

A 1:12 scale articulated figure with interchangeable head and limbs. He has numerous 5mm connector ports. Comes with an alternate head, alternate hands, 2 thrusters, 2 torpedo cannons and 2 dive wings.

The Mainsail head works well with the Leigh Muria and Secton heads.

Mainsail shares the same basic design with Ankhor.

Mainsail shares some parts with Astroblast, Count Tuskula, Goldminer, Impirator, Iron Strike, Landmass, Lord Tangent von Tuskuleser, Rawbat, Terrortops, Titanic Triceratops XD and Tri-Gorr.

R-Paint turns from robot to scout ship. He shares a mold with R-Send.

Gallery

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  Ankhor art

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  Mainsail with R-Paint art

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  Mainsail art

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  Secton head on the Mainsail body with R-Paint