Hello my name is Matthew Roman.
I’m a designer/artist based in the united states.
Growing up in New York City surrounded by so many different cultures and influences helped mold my love for the weird and wonderful world of toys.
From a early age, I have always had a love for toys, monsters and strange creatures! After discovering Sofubi and designer toys later on in life I was immediately hooked and can remember the very day I looked over and said to my sons mother, “I want to make soft vinyl action figures”.
So that is what I started working towards on my free time between work and other design projects. I figured it would be a perfect way to express myself creatively and start my love affair with Sofubi- and then one day it was finally finished .
My first figure design is the Red Sand Desert Cyclops.
After looking around I settled on Shenzhen Demeng Toy Design Development Co,Ltd . Working with their top notch engineering department and the amazing sales rep, Carey Haung . I really felt confident that they would handle the project professionally and with care .
What does this all mean ?
Well, the figures design process is done and I have sent the file I sculpted in Zbrush to them, have gotten the time frames, and cost of the project.
The 13 inches tall sample this will take 7-10 from the time of payment.
Molds this will take 30-35 days.
333 pieces with packaging – this will take 30-35 days.
Total cost to reach this goal is $33,350.00.
Total time frame from the day the funding goal is reached till final product is shipped is 75 to 100 days.
Rewards:
For $80.00 you get one cyclops figure with two ax weapons in a plastic bag package with cardboard top. These will be a limited run of only 333 and will be made available through the Kickstarter.
If you donate $5.00, your name will be mentioned in our newsletter and receive a thank you card.
Thank you so much! Being part of this project means the world to me, and with this, there will be more figures to come. I appreciate your consideration and generous donations.