P3D Re: V-M virtual viewer

[Dan Shelley <dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Mr.Lizard wrote:

>     I can't see how I'd be able to do anything like that, with the new and
> improved VM.

One of the questions asked of the VM folk was if tehy could see of any
design issues that would prevent the removal (IE cutting away) of the
rounded protrusions. They said there is nothing structurally important
about them and that they could be removed. I suppose this would be
fairly ewasy with a cremel tool or something. (I have not tried it...) 

>     Personally, I'd like to see Mattel offer a better version and bring back
> the travel and educational reels.  I'm sick of cartoon drawings. I think
> more movie tie-ins would be cool, too, especially if pictures are taken on
> the set.  Think of how cool a set of three "The Matrix" reels would have
> been.  Or even, "Star Wars Episode One."

This was brought up. Charlie Van Pelt was tehre and talked of his many
week trip to parts ALL OVER the country taking new pictures for reels.
He is very much into that still, and is held in high esteem by the new
folk at VM. They also have some very nice new packet designs. This new
company is doing it right. As new things succeed on the "bottom line".
they will continue on with their "plans" which they were not at liberty
to share with us. I was very impressed with their level of effort so
far. Let's wait and see what they do... =) 

Dan Shelley
dshelley@xxxxxxxxxxxx
http://www.dddesign.com/3dbydan


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