U.S.R.A. ~ P40

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Hello Pulp Friends,

what better to celebrate this Father's Day with a good old U.S.R.A. illo? :)
This is shaping upt o be quite a cool story, can't wait to get it all wrapped up and ready for you to enjoy.

Meanwhile have a wonderful Father's Day Pulp Sunday, everyone, and I hope you enjoy this new poster :) (click on the image for the large size)

Cheers,
Francesco

U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) created, TM & © 2010-2011 Francesco Francavilla.
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

U.S.R.A.'s RT-24 in "3D" ;)

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I am kinda new to this sculpting this so apologies in advance for anything that might offend professional sculptors :)
I recently bought some clay-like material (have been wanting to try scultping for a while now) and finally got around doing something today, putting my "sick time" to a good use, I hope.

I give you the U.S.R.A. RT-24's head This is 15/20 min of work, just the beginning. Planning to smooth it up a bit and do upper chest (kinda bust) but I hope you like what you see so far :)

EDIT: started to put the 3d model to a good use and did this quick shot of an RT-24 this morning. Having a model, specially with a robot, will help tremendously in the making of the pages. Hope you guys dig it.

Cheers,
Francesco

U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) created, TM & © 2010-2011 Francesco Francavilla.
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

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U.S.R.A. ~ Coming in 2012

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Hello Pulp Friends,

let's make this official so we have a specific date (well, year) to look forward to :)
Of course I will be sharing some more concepts and stuff here and there as I develop this, but plan is to have a GN out sometime in 2012. Got a strong synopsis for the first GN so now it all comes down to carefully scheduling this in between of the many other projects :)

Hope you guys are as excited as I am about U.S.R.A.

Cheers,
Francesco

U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) created, TM & © 2010-2011 Francesco Francavilla.
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

U.S.R.A. ~ RT-24 Pilot Training Manual

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Click on the image for the larger BIG POSTER!!! ;)


Hello Pulp Friends,

What better than bringing back the U.S.R.A. to celebrate this Memorial Weekend? :)
Yes, i have been developing this concept since the last time you guys have seen it here on the pages of Pulp Sunday. Can't tell much more at the moment, but I thought to take some time this morning to put together the cover/poster you see above.
Hope you guys dig it and wish you all a wonderful holiday weekend.

And yes, expect more from U.S.R.A. :)

Cheers,
Francesco

EDIT: I did a slightly different version and I am a bit torn now on which one works best: the above cover is simpler and maybe stronger, but the new cover might be more eye catching (plus recalls a bit - faded - the colors of the flag).
Which one do you guys prefer?

FF

U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) created, TM & © 2010-2011 Francesco Francavilla.
Artwork © 2011 Francesco Francavilla

U.S.R.A. "MESSERSCHMITTs!!!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

just working my way into the story for U.S.R.A. (which I think you will enjoy ;))
So here's another "concept" piece which I hope you all will enjoy :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

You Better Learn Fast...

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... with the below RT-24 INSTRUCTION BOOK!
That's all I have to say ;)

But...only 20ish supporters? That's kinda weak, especially for a giant robot ;)
Seriuosly, hope you all are digging this because I am building up a special story for it. :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

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U.S.R.A. The Factory

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Hi guys, I couldn't help to do some more concept art about this.
This scene in particular was burning in my mind and had to put it on paper :)
This is a rough concept art illo that eventually I will bring to a more finished stage, meanwhile I thought you guys would get a kick out of it :)

Again, please lemme know your thoughts about a possible U.S.R.A. sequentials project: thumbs up, thumbs down, insults, props, whatever - it's all good and will help me to figure out better how much energy I need to put in this :)

And while we are at it, let me assure you KARA BOCEK will eb back with the second and concluding part soon. Stay tuned!

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

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The Dream Job...

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...is piloting one of this bad boy :D

This is the last (for now) installment of Giant Robot Week from last week (I know, it was so giant that it spilled in this week ;)).
Everyone seems digging the U.S.R.A. so should I try to explore that more? Maybe in sequential format? Anyone supporting this idea? Uh? ;) :)

EDITED to add the USRA motor vehicle permit below: I mean, really, who wouldn't love to get one of these? ;) :D
Hope you guys dig the logo I created :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

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Spitfires & Robots

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What's not to love, right? That's a pitch right there :D
Here's Day 4 of Giant Robot Week with more U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) :D

For those interested, all of the Giant Robot Posters from this week are available as nice archival prints : just email me via website for details.

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

The U.S.R.A. Wants You!

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For Day 3 of Giant Robot Week I came up with this ad from the 40s for the U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army).
Who doesn't want to become a pilot of a 65 ft tall robot anyway? ;)

Hope you guys are enjoying the series :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork & U.S.R.A. (United States Robot Army) © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Rob-0-Dawn

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Giant Robot Week Day 2.
"Rob O Dawn" (with the big O ;))
Played a bit on the Red Dawn concept, and give it an old movie poster feel to it. Hope you all dig it :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Build Robots! Apply Now!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

I started today the GIANT ROBOT WEEK over at my sketchblog, but the event is so GIANT that I thought to spill some of it over here as well :)
Here's the pulpy version of the YAMATO IND. NOW HIRING Ad piece I did for GiRoWeek :)
Tune in here or there for more :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.

Giant Robot Week!

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Hello Pulp Friends,

please keep an eye on my sketchblog this week because I am having a "GIANT ROBOT WEEK" overthere! :)
And one or two old school robot will show up as well, so I hope to see you there joining the fun and meanwhile I hope you dig the little promo I did above :)

Have a wonderful Pulp Sunday everyone :)

Cheers,
Francesco

Artwork © 2010 Francesco Francavilla.


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