Pirates of the Kurtibbean?

Siona · Post by **Siona** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 7:26 pm

I noticed the addition of a third toe on his feet; did Kurt even HAVE a third toe in the movie?

~Siona

prettyinblue · Post by **prettyinblue** » Mon Aug 18, 2003 9:38 pm

Yay! I love the 'Pirates' themed art! Great portrayal, I love how you've captured the characters in their facial expressions. Hehe, priceless! I also enjoy their outfits-I liked how Kurt's clothes still look circus-y while being pirate garbs. It's excellent: as always! I'm looking forward to seeing what other great things you can come up with

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Nandireya · Post by **Nandireya** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 1:49 am

Originally posted by Siona
I noticed the addition of a third toe on his feet; did Kurt even HAVE a third toe in the movie?

~Siona

You never really saw his feet in the movie enough to tell...but the action figure does

Nightchamber · Post by **Nightchamber** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:03 am

siiiiiiigggghhhh

thats...thats just beautiful

I envy your talent MP...

as i attempt drawing more of my fave x men characters, i realize more & more how terrible I am ...I can draw cute cartoony animals just fine, but human anatomy & expression seem to be out of my reach...then seeing something like this, its disheartening...I mean of course my lack of talent, your drawing is excellant!

I even did a Storm/Kurt pic, I was gonna email it to your site, but...eh...I dunno.

hilowey · Post by **hilowey** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:13 am

Wow! Thats friggin awsome! Two things I like: Kurt and Pirates. And you, Mad With Power have done both. Danke

Northstars Love · Post by **Northstars Love** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 8:45 am

Originally posted by Siona
I noticed the addition of a third toe on his feet; did Kurt even HAVE a third toe in the movie?

~Siona

IMO it was the idea of Bryan Singer or someone else in connection with the costume design department not to have the third toe. It would have been difficult for Alan to walk around Nightcrawler style(3 toes). Most the time when his feet were not being shown Alan must have been wearing regular shoes. In fact, most scenes with Alan do not show his feet except in the church above Storm and Jean or in the X-Jet with his feet up on the chair. I also noticed his feet curl slightly when he was looking down at Storm and Jean when they first entered. Other then that nothing of his feet.

But here is his tail:D

Siona · Post by **Siona** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 2:58 pm

Ah, good theories. I agree with Bamf Bunny about the shoes and I did see his feet in the church scene. I believe 'scrawlers has a few photos of that scene...will go look and check back in!!

~Siona

Siona · Post by **Siona** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 3:02 pm

Ah-HA!

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Why the yellow toes? EW. He may have lived in an abandoned church, but that's no excuse for bady hygiene!!!

~Siona

Post by **Slarti** » Tue Aug 19, 2003 4:44 pm

Fifteen times! LOL, Bamf Bunny! I just saw it five times.

I'm such a slacker!

Mad, beautiful work as per usual. I really MUST see Pirates of the Caribbean! I've always enjoyed the way you bring elements of comic Kurt and Ro into your stories.

Mad With Power · Post by **Mad With Power** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:10 am

Hee, toe debates.

Originally posted by Siona
I noticed the addition of a third toe on his feet; did Kurt even HAVE a third toe in the movie?

As I've mentioned earlier in the thread, I'm completely schizo about my renderings of Kurt and Ro. The more I learn about their histories the more their "looks" vary in my mind.

As to movie toe, my 12" nightie figurine has a nail on the back of his (somewhat pointy) heel, but no protruding third toe. In the movie itself, he's third-toeless, and his front toes are also stuck together, making them look even more like hooves, along with the thick nails.

I cast that look aside fairly early. First, it just doesn't look as good, and second, he doesn't look as "balanced." I can understand the change as a concession to the reality of walking, but that doesn't apply to illustrations.

Hopefully inconsistencies like these don't diminish your enjoyment of my illustrations. I'm quite forward about being very mutable in my style preference, so I'm not sure what else I can say on the subject.

And anyway, if you wanted to list the inconsistencies with movieverse, you should have started with the abs.

rockstar · Post by **rockstar** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:18 am

omg i just noticed the pants!!!! i love his striped pants from the movie and i love what you've done with them for this! very clever, MWP *bows down to Mad With Power*

Siona · Post by **Siona** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 12:54 am

Originally posted by Mad With Power
In the movie itself, he's third-toeless, and his front toes are also stuck together, making them look even more like hooves, along with the thick nails.

Alan said several times that they were hooves, as did other people. I about tore my hair out yelling, "THEY'RE FEET, FOR CRIPE'S SAKE!!!"

~Siona

Maelstrom · Post by **Maelstrom** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 1:04 am

Originally posted by Siona
Originally posted by Mad With Power
In the movie itself, he's third-toeless, and his front toes are also stuck together, making them look even more like hooves, along with the thick nails.
Alan said several times that they were hooves, as did other people. I about tore my hair out yelling, "THEY'RE FEET, FOR CRIPE'S SAKE!!!"

~Siona

I know, I know, but you can't blame Alan too much for that. He didn't know thing one about NC when he signed up to do the character, so to him they looked hoove-like instead of toe-like. And as for the reason the nails were yellow? Most likely because having them be blue like the rest of his skin just wouldn't photograph well, moviewise. They must have wanted to bring them out more, make them more visible. Since all his nails, toes and fingers, are the same color, I'd have to say that ain't no fungus: it's just the natural color.

kiki · Post by **kiki** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 2:16 am

OMG, this picture makes me so happy. The stripped pants, oh man, i wish i had pants like that. and the more of your lovely work i see, the more i'm starting to come around to the whole Kurt/Ororo thing.

And as for the foot argument, i must agree with Maelstrom. making the toenails blue would have made them blend in too much with his feet. And we can't blaim Alan for not knowing much about NC, everyone's gotta start someplace.

Mad With Power · Post by **Mad With Power** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:21 pm

Originally posted by kiki
OMG, this picture makes me so happy. the more of your lovely work i see, the more i'm starting to come around to the whole Kurt/Ororo thing.

Muahahahaha! I have to say, this isn't the first time I've been told that, but it makes me so very happy every time. Come unto me, my darling converts. We shall dwell in a white-on-blue paradise. For lo, the pairing is smoking-hot!

Also, "spandex, a privilege, not a right?" Totally hilarious.

Siona · Post by **Siona** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:27 pm

*wonders about MWP's sanity* Ah, well, who wants to be normal anyway?!?!

~Siona

rockstar · Post by **rockstar** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:31 pm

oh please, siona! MAD WITH POWER IS A GENIUS!!!!!!!! *kisses Mad With Power's feet*

besides, when you come here, you gotta wonder about EVERYONE'S insanity.

Melylott · Post by **Melylott** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 6:52 pm

What's....San-ah-tee? Is that a German word or something? I've never heard of it! *snort*
*runs off to MWP's white on blue paradise*

Bamf Bunny · Post by **Bamf Bunny** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 8:04 pm

Originally posted by Siona
*wonders about MWP's sanity*

Siona, you must not speak of the diva that way! We are better for having basked in her radiance.

Mad With Power · Post by **Mad With Power** » Wed Aug 20, 2003 8:14 pm

Originally posted by Bamf Bunny
Siona, you must not speak of the diva that way! We are better for having basked in her radiance.

HA. My dear, you approach parody.

Shadow_Dancer · Post by **Shadow_Dancer** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 12:04 am

MFP is like the Pied Piper of Kuroro

(along with LTAW) And you know what I'm talking about MFP!

I am a comic Kurt fan and she converted me.
(I should be finishing my Kuroro fic instead of playing around at this form.)

rockstar · Post by **rockstar** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 12:46 am

ALL HAIL MAD WITH POWER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
THE KURORO FICS KEEP US BUSY FOR HOURS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(ok just ignore that last sentence. i felt like making a rhyme)

Mad With Power · Post by **Mad With Power** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 12:57 am

Lord, you people. Questioning my sanity and then this?

rockstar · Post by **rockstar** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 4:02 am

lol come on! we love you! your site rocks!!!
we're just showing you how much we love you! and your site! and your pictures!

Mad With Power · Post by **Mad With Power** » Thu Aug 21, 2003 4:06 am

Honestly, it's incredibly sweet and I just don't know how to react. I tease because I love.

Now, hush, you crazy people.