Indie toymaker Creative Beast has launched its first science-fiction IP via a Kickstarter campaign! Cyberzoic is created by toy industry veteran David Silva who’s known for the successful Beasts of the Mesozoic line of dinosaur collectibles.
David has worked with Neca, McFarlane, and on the 2009 Jurassic Park Hasbro toy line, and you can check out our 2021 interview with David about his work here.
Inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy properties Dino-Riders, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and Zoids, Cyberzoic follows humanity’s fight for survival on a distant planet in the future. Its intricate action figures and comic books feature armored dinosaurs, dragons, prehistoric mammals, alien wildlife, and warring human clans.
Those who want to back the Cyberzoic Kickstarter have until Thursday, November 2nd at 9pm ET. Check out the feature gallery below along with the full press release!
Read the full press release below:
HACKENSACK, NJ – October 3, 2023 – Creative Beast Studio today launched its first unique science fiction IP “Cyberzoic” with a Kickstarter campaign. Cyberzoic tells a compelling story about the near-extinction of humankind via a dedicated line of intricate action figures and comic book series depicting armored dinosaurs, fearsome dragons, prehistoric mammals, and various alien wildlife. Its singular narrative will engage sci-fi, fantasy, wildlife, and action figure enthusiasts. Fans can support the Cyberzoic Kickstarter campaign here.
Toy designer David Silva originally conceived the Cyberzoic storyline in college. Inspired by classic sci-fi and fantasy properties including Dino-Riders, Transformers, Masters of the Universe, and Zoids, but with a hard edge aimed at adults, Cyberzoic explores themes of power, technological innovation, environmentalism, conservation, culture, colonialism, and our place among the natural world. Leaning on 20 years of experience crafting figures for major entertainment brands including Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Godzilla, Spiderman, G.I. Joe, Terminator 2, Aliens, Predator, Spawn, and Pacific Rim,as well as launching a line of scientifically-accurate dinosaur action figures, “Beasts of the Mesozoic,” David is finally bringing his Cyberzoic vision to life as only he can.
“I’ve been so inspired by sci-fi and adventure stories since I was a kid. I also loved natural history growing up, but the entertainment properties that catered to this passion never fully achieved the artistic potential of their premises, often compromising the wonder and beauty that true natural history has to offer in favor of more familiar trends and tropes. To finally put my own spin on a concept that brings together people, dinosaurs, and dragons is a dream come true,” said Silva. “I’ve had the foundation of Cyberzoic kicking around in my head for three decades. After the success of the ‘Beasts of the Mesozoic’ brand, it was time to develop a story on the opposite end of that timeline, bringing the dinosaurs into the science fiction genre and making Cyberzoic a reality. My goal is not only to present ideas and concepts that people have never seen together before, but also explore our connection with other forms of life, both familiar and alien.”
The initial $205,000 Kickstarter goal includes all-new action figures of the two main characters, Dragolina and Argentues, a fan-favorite dinosaur (Allosaurus), the mighty Arctic Dragon, and the legendary Saber-toothed Tiger! There are four human clans planned to be represented (Tech, Fire, Dragon, and Desert), all living among dragons, dinosaurs, prehistoric mammals, and alien wildlife. Other popular dinosaurs not yet released in Creative Beasts’ “Beasts of the Mesozoic” series will be featured in Cyberzoic as stretch goal items, including Dilophosaurus, Deinonychus, Carnotaurus, Utahraptor, and Achillobator. And from their backward compatibility with several Beasts of the Mesozoic dinosaur figures, several of the new dinosaur armor units can convert into vehicles or robotic animals!
The Kickstarter will also include an exclusive art print and concept art calendar for 2024, only available during the campaign. A comic book is planned to be included with the figures at release, telling the Cyberzoic story through vivid art and character-building storylines.If the initial Kickstarter goal is met, additional animals, human characters, and armor units will be unlocked as stretch goals.
Set 1
– Allosaurus j. (1/18th) – $100 (MSRP $119.99)
– Dragonslayer armor unit- $40 (MSRP $49.99)
– Argenteus – 4″ pilot- $25 (MSRP $27.99)
– Allosaurus bundle – $155Set 2
– Smilodon p. (1/12th) – $55 (MSRP $64.99)
– Saberbeast armor unit – $25 (MSRP $29.99)
– Dragolina – 3.75″ rider – $25 (MSRP $27.99)
– Smilodon bundle – $100Item 3
– Arctic Dragon (Kuraokami) – $200 (MSRP $229.99)Set 4
– All-In Launch Bundle – $450 (MSRP $550.93)Cyberzoic Storyline
2170 AD. AI and synthetic ecosystems have solved the problems of overpopulation and hunger. Humanity has now turned its entire focus to exploring the cosmos. Soon manned space flights discover an Earth-like planet capable of sustaining life, which they name Gaea 2. The planet is home to a variety of alien wildlife — including highly-intelligent ‘dragons.’ As humanity studies and colonizes the planet, the dragons fight back, pushing these peaceful visitors to the brink of extinction.
But all is not well on Earth either. One day, all communication with Gaea 2 stops. There are no more supply shipments and contact with their home planet is completely lost. Soon, the people of Earth are presumed dead except for Gaea 2’s scientific and military residents. But the humans won’t go down so easily. Using the research technology they brought with them, they create biological weapons of their own: genetically-engineered embryos that “birth” Earth’s mightiest prehistoric creatures. Programmed to obey their masters and outfitted in protective armor, these terrifying beasts help the humans push back against the dragon attacks while they terraform Gaea 2. This saves the human species, but destroys the world’s natural habitats.
With the threat of human extinction seemingly resolved, the colonizers split into factions. Each clan champions its own philosophy about ensuring the long-term survival of humanity. Bitter conflicts erupt, leading to power struggles, uneasy alliances, and devastating new technology.
Who will win the war for Gaea 2? Or will humanity eradicate itself?
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