It’s not very often that we get to see the designs created behind the scenes for movies. Today we get to see GI Joe Retaliation designs created by Cunningham Industrial Design. To say that there’s a lot to see here would be an understatement. More on the work by CID:
Cunningham was initially hired by Paramount to design the new Cobra Hiss Tank, which included blue-sky conceptual development, multiple design iterations, and close collaboration with the vehicle Art Director and Production Designer.Several constraint systems were in play for this project including operational feasibility, as the tank was constructed on an existing treaded vehicle base, cinematic considerations put forth by the Director, and marketing requirements from Hasbro. Other vehicle concepts included helicopters, fast-attack tanks, and airplane interiors.
When the production moved to New Orleans, he worked extensively with the Property Master to develop dozens of props used in the film including; briefcases, firearms,swords, grenades, soft goods, insect drones, and cosmetics. A fun and diverse experience with an extremely talented group of people.
There are numerous versions of the HISS Tank shown. The Retaliation HISS Tank toy bears some resemblance to 1, if not a few, of CID’s designs. In addition to the HISS Tank, the following are also shown:
- Restraint System
- Cobra Surveillance
- Black Tempest
- Firefly’s Killjar
- Weapons Harness
- Firefly’s Grenade
- Zartan’s Display System
- Zartan’s Briefcase
- Hair Analyzer
- Archangel Interior
- Cobra Helicopter
- Battle Kata
Shin Densetsu says
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stillagijoefan says
I like it. IMO the toy version, blue hiss tank, does not resemble it, even vaguely. Which is a shame, becuase that is some nice concept artwork.
TheLongestDay says
I freakin luuuuuuuuurrrrve concept artwork! I still need to get me those "Art of Marvel Studios" books.
cobracobra says
This is beautiful! Allot of hard work went into both movies! Way to go GI JOE!!
NOW MAKE SOME DAMN TOYS@!@
Jinx723 says
I WANT!!!
dragon says
Still Wind says
Still Wind says
Nogamusprime says
i'm a professional industrial designer as well, but mostly in exhibit design and play equipment, i'd love to get some of my work into production at hasbro.
Firebat II by noguice, on Flickr
RL Bliss says
Total bad ass, it sucks concept art and reality are always so far off.....
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