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 Jul 28 2006, 08:03 AM
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 Sushi-slurping Iconoclast Group: [NZGR] - Clan Killzone 2 Posts: 6158  |
I don't know how many of you guys have seen 'Tripod' down the end of Courtney Pl, Wellington, but even if you have, have you noticed the special features on it?
Here's a quick rundown of what 'Tripod' is:  There he is. Looks pretty menacing, doesn't he?  He's pretty big!  'Tripod' was created by Weta to celebrate the Wellington film industry. So just them, then.  Now, for the special features. If you look round the side of each of the legs, just a little above head height, you might notice a familiar shape.  Here's a closer view:  Of course, this could all be coincidence, right? I mean, maybe N64 controllers simply looked good? However, if you look on the back of each leg, you will find one of these:  There's something different on each Game Boy. We tried to take pictures of the one with New Zealand on it, but the lighting was bad because of where the sun was; so we settled for this one instead. So there you have it, the secret Nintendo parts of the famous Tripod. Miyamoto would be proud. Maybe Tripod could be a selectable character in the next Super Smash Bros.?  Just thought I'd share this with you, especially those of you that don't live in our capital. 
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Jul 28 2006, 08:12 AM
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 a Space-invader Group: Members Posts: 18 |
That is a creepy SOB. I want to ride it.
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Jul 28 2006, 08:24 AM
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 unleash, its happyhour Group: Admin Posts: 648 From: Wellington |
how did you manage to pick up that detailing, just stumble across it ?
i normally dont stop to admire that tripod as there are normally very bad smelling homeless people around. good find tho. |
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Jul 28 2006, 09:32 AM
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 Halcyon Tom Group: Members Posts: 10925 From: Korova Milkbar Gamertags: PSN Username: suckmycock |
ive only seen that thing driving by, so never very close, would you mind if I post this up on my blog?
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Jul 28 2006, 09:59 AM
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Sushi-slurping Iconoclast Group: [NZGR] - Clan Killzone 2 Posts: 6158 |
You can post it on your blog, but if you do, I ask that you only post a teaser and link to the forum for the rest. The only reason I ask that is because it'd be nice to get traffic for the site.
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Jul 28 2006, 11:39 AM
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 Concerned Pedant With Too Much Spare Time Group: Members Posts: 533 |
Ho-ly Crap!
Who knew? |
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Jul 28 2006, 02:31 PM
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 NZGamer Group: Admin Posts: 7718 From: Wellington Gamertags: PSN Username: NZPhoenix XBL Gamertag: NZG |
Hah, that's pretty cool. I wonder if there is anything else more out of sight (like on top, etc).
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Jul 28 2006, 02:58 PM
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 Bazinga! Group: Staff Posts: 5070 From: Wellywood Gamertags: XBL Gamertag: Wozza NZGamer |
lol - I have never noticed and I have walked past it heaps, always thought it was cool - now I know it's cool.
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Jul 28 2006, 04:20 PM
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 OKC Group: Members Posts: 3957 From: Kaiapoi, Christchurch. Gamertags: XBL Gamertag: Doonie67 |
I was in welly for some wrasslin back in March and didn't notice it.
Goes to show how interested everyone really is in it at face value. |
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Jul 28 2006, 05:35 PM
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 Solid Snake Group: Members Posts: 225 |
Now i love Weta so much more
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Jul 28 2006, 06:26 PM
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 Your a little beut arnt ya hehehehoohoohoohoo Group: Banned Posts: 4306 From: W town |
holy crap thats awsome wopnder what else is on it
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Jul 28 2006, 11:33 PM
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Solid Snake Group: Members Posts: 225 |
QUOTE (Shinobi @ Jul 28 2006, 06:26 PM)  holy crap thats awsome wopnder what else is on it It's here in Wellington right!?
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Jul 29 2006, 02:54 PM
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 Mario Group: Members Posts: 4594 From: Wellington |
f*** that's mint.
I don't usually go down that far Courtney, but funnily enough I admired the Tripod a few days ago. I would never have guessed. Good sh*t, Weta. |
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Oct 16 2006, 01:10 PM
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Weta Workshop Group: Members Posts: 1 From: New Zealand |
Well spotted. Last year the Workshop had the opportunity to create a sculpture as a tribute to the New Zealand Screen Industry and a landmark for our beautiful city.
The Weta design team had great fun presenting a range of concepts to the Wellington City Council. The design ultimately settled on was one inspired by the robots rattling around in designer Greg Broadmore’s mind. Greg chose to incorporate many common household items hidden within this 6 tonne bronze tripod – and some of his favourite little items are the pieces very cleverly spotted and shown here on this site. From one team of gamers to another – keep up the good work! The Weta Workshop team -- Visit WetaNZ: The Home of Weta http://www.wetanz.com | http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz |
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Oct 17 2006, 11:40 AM
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 Just working hard... Group: Admin Posts: 7563 Gamertags: PSN Username: NZGamer dot com XBL Gamertag: NZGamer dot com |
QUOTE (Weta Workshop @ Oct 16 2006, 02:10 PM) From one team of gamers to another – keep up the good work! The Weta Workshop team -- Visit WetaNZ: The Home of Weta http://www.wetanz.com | http://www.wetaworkshop.co.nz Thanks guys! If you guys wanna discuss what's going down with Wingnut Interactive. Please get in touch with us, we love talking about NZ based game companies showing the world how its done! Cheers, Aaron |
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