Astro Boy V2, Fanmade 3D Model

A new and improved 3D model of Astro Boy, the first big star of the manga and anime industry!

Ok, technically, there has already been a "V2" model, but that was just a slightly tidied-up version of the original. I renamed that one to "V1.5" since I feel this newer model is more worthy of being called "V2"

This model is meant to be a successor to the original Atom model I put up for sale a few years ago. He has most of the same gimmicks as the old one, including leg rockets, arm cannons, rear guns, and a chest compartment. This time around, however, he has a rounder, more traditional design inspired by the original manga illustrations, and his new rig was created with Rigify, making him much more dynamic and animation-friendly. His hair rig and facial rig have been heavily overhauled, with his cowlicks (the two horn thingies) now movable individually, his eyelids now with both weighted and shapekey-driven controls, and his teeth now with a bendy rig to add more plasticity to his expressions when needed. He also has a much lighter topology than the old model, with fewer polygons, allowing for cleaner deformations. He has three alternate outfits: a casual outfit, a 2003-inspired travel outfit, and a school uniform.

A big thanks to my friend Bellspiel for the model sheet made for this rig! They played a major role in pushing the model's design to its current direction.