Fishco's patented Impulse Projection® technology was introduced in 2010 for Disney's Tron Legacy Deluxe Action Figures by Spin Master. The animated faces of actors Jeff Bridges and Garrett Hedlund are projected from within, and synched with dialogue from the film. This groundbreaking product marks the first use of projected talking faces in an action figure line.
Tron Legacy Deluxe action figures were produced in 7" and 12" scale in collaboration with Disney and the Spin Master Advanced Concept Team.
Yo-Motion is Fishco Innovation's patented optical technology that projects animated Yokai characters onto any surface. A simple design relies on lighting individual LED’s that project animation frames contained on interchangeable, collectable character disks. The result is a stunning audio visual display of motion graphics never before seen in a role play wearable. The Yokai Watch Model Zero was developed with Hasbro’s Global Acquisitions team, and the Yokai Watch product development team.
Redakai card game play is enhanced by Fishco's Microglyph animation technology. Hidden Microglyphs are printed on all Redakai attack cards. An animated attack sequence is displayed when cards are inserted into the Microglyph readers built into the figures or a dedicated animation unit.
Disney's Cars Real Lightning McQueen comes to life with Fishco's patented Impulse Projection® technology. Animated eyes and mouth are rear projected from within, and in synch with voice actor Owen Wilson.
Released in Fall 2011, Real Lightning McQueen was developed with Spin Master's Air Hogs development team. Kids can interact with Lightning McQueen like never before as he teaches how to maneuver him, and rewards driving skills. With bump detection technology, Lightning McQueen will react to collisions and ever call in his pit crew for repairs.
The SPIDER-MAN STUNT SYSTEM brings action figure play to a new level, and Spider-Man to life. It utilizes a patented technology that simulates how Spider-Man travels and interacts with his native environment by actually swinging from webs and sticking to walls.
The magnetic Spider-Man figure independently swings from web to web, or any combination of lampposts, water towers and buildings on specially designed mechanisms that simulate his webs. In addition, Spider-Man can land on the side of a building or on the roof of a car, which takes him on a ground level car chase.
The system of interlocking pieces allows the user to set up numerous interchangeable cause-and-effect scenarios that often results in the capture of a villain. To build upon this imaginative world, the starter set can be enhanced through the addition of expansion sets.
The concept was developed with Marvel’s Advanced R&D team under the direction of Troy Fischer, who also oversaw engineering, production and quality control.
-Kids’ favorite pal can join them in the tub for bath time fun!
-Squeeze tummy for bubble blowing.
-Kid powered-no batteries required.
-Includes color change washcloth, bubble solution and wand.
-Fun indoors and out.
The mechanism that powers George's bubble blowing is unique in that it can simultaneously pump bubble fluid while blowing air. This is activated by a simple squeeze of his tummy. The mechanism design also required a collapsible fluid reservoir in order to ease assembly, which is passed through his neck.
In a new take on a Victorian era toy, Supestar Susie is a doll that can perform intricately choreographed gymnastic routines with the help of action figure style design of her joints.
Marvel's Big Time Action Heroes are oversized superhero action figures that battle with punching and kicking action. Partly inspired by Mattel's classic Rockem Sockem Robots, the action is controlled by an ergonomic control grip.
The SPIDER-MAN WALLCRAWLER is the result of many months of trial and error in an effort to achieve the "Holy Grail" in a Spider-Man toy: climbing a wall.
The work in progress shown here is based upon the methods disclosed in US Patent Application No. US 2007/0161323.
Marvel's superhero assault bots that transform into attack vehicles. Missile firing and movement mechanisms are activated by a unique remote cable release control.
In the film “Inside Track”, performance artist Momoyo Torimitsu considered competition as an essential part of the New York experience. Her robotic businessmen transposed psychological competition to a physical contest among American, European and Asian businessmen. The three robots are astonishingly life-like, capturing the demeanor of businessmen determined to win.
Fishco's role in this project was to mechanize the figures, which were life-cast from actual people in fiberglass resin. The steel frame armatures were motorized using automotive washer motors powered by motorcycle batteries. We also coordinated logistics for art shows and served as technical consultant on the film shoots.
Fun facts:
-The robot's names are Mark, Lee and Gunter.
-At Art Basel 2003, Momoyo and Mark made the front page of the Miami Herald. Momoyo was wearing vintage 1960's sunglasses that belonged to Troy's mom.
-While delivering a disassembled Mark to Miami, Troy was stopped for speeding on I-95 near Savannah, Georgia at 4:00AM. A baby-faced rookie trooper with a flashlight asked "Mind if I look in your trunk?"......
SpongeBob is off to the races in this flashy Speed Boat! Press down on the front of the boat to see the exhaust pipes rattle and hear the engine "rev!" This vehicle will really put your preschooler's imagination into high gear, creating fast-paced adventures for SpongeBob and his underwater pals! Who's the speediest in Bikini Bottom? Your little judge will decide!.
