MEET ALTON TAKEYASU AND BILL BENECKE
MEET ALTON TAKEYASU AND BILL BENECKE
A mix of curiosity and nostalgia brings back some old friends.
A mix of curiosity and nostalgia brings back some old friends.
MC Drop - Street Sharks
Caution:
Jawesome-ness Ahead!
Jawesome-ness Ahead! Caution:
Jawesome-ness Ahead!
Street Sharks have emerged.
Street Sharks have emerged.
The Heroes That Could've Been
Before they became our favorite animated man-sharks from the '90s, the Street Sharks started as sketches. Some of the sketches eventually morphed into the toothy crime fighters we know and love, and some never saw the light of day. Until now. Our designers dug through the archives to give three original concepts of Clambo, Karkass, and Ripster their time in the water. And the result is fin-tastic!
Ripster
Our lead shark, originally imagined as the lead jock and named "Ripley", wears cleats, a helmet, and sunglasses. His weapon of choice? A football missile perfect for jawesome power passes.
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Karkass
Long before he became "piranhoid," Karkass had evil in his gills. Featuring a piranha’s toothy grin and removable fish fists, this nemesis is casually dressed in sneakers and a track jacket.
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$75.00
Clambo
This half-man, half-mollusk is armed to the teeth and all villain. He features a camo shell, multiple blasters, and a biting sneer.
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STREET SHARKS LIKE NEVER BEFORE
We asked our designers, "What could've been?" and they went into the archives to resurrect these sketches. We're so glad they did.
Explain your connection to Street Sharks (From your childhood? Your kids?)
Bill: I was in *gulp* college when Street Sharks was launched, so I missed having a connection from my childhood. But luckily I never "aged out" of action figures. They always felt like they were designed by really smart folks with a great sense of humor having a ton of fun. When I finally got to see the initial concept drawings, I realized I'd TRULY only seen the tip of the iceberg! I hope we can bring more and more of it out of the vaults so people can see it.
Alton: I was on the team that created the look and storyline of the original line. To ensure they were realistic heroes, we studied sharks and all other sea creature species. We wanted to avoid the look of a man wearing a shark mask, so we settled on them looking more like sharks with muscular arms and legs! I'm super proud of where they ended up.
Do you have a favorite shark from Street Sharks? Why?
Bill: I've always liked Jab, purely because of the "hammerhead" visual … but I’m a "villain" guy, so my favorite characters are actually Slobster and Slash.
Alton: Streex. He was the fastest and sharpest shark. He was a shark Flash. He was fun to draw for, and I thought the most relatable.
How do you feel about the revival of Street Sharks?
Bill: I LOVE the idea of bringing the Street Sharks back. They're terrific characters with a great story to tell, and I think new fans will be excited to spend some time in their world.
Alton: Powerful sharks that are also family — what more could you ask for? It can work in any medium. I love that something I worked on and created a long time ago is back for a whole new generation to enjoy!
Bill: I've always liked Jab, purely because of the "hammerhead" visual … but I’m a "villain" guy, so my favorite characters are actually Slobster and Slash.
Alton: Streex. He was the fastest and sharpest shark. He was a shark Flash. He was fun to draw for, and I thought the most relatable.
How do you feel about the revival of Street Sharks?
Bill: I LOVE the idea of bringing the Street Sharks back. They're terrific characters with a great story to tell, and I think new fans will be excited to spend some time in their world.
Alton: Powerful sharks that are also family — what more could you ask for? It can work in any medium. I love that something I worked on and created a long time ago is back for a whole new generation to enjoy!
Do you have a favorite shark from Street Sharks? Why?
Bill: I've always liked Jab, purely because of the "hammerhead" visual … but I’m a "villain" guy, so my favorite characters are actually Slobster and Slash.
Alton: Streex. He was the fastest and sharpest shark. He was a shark Flash. He was fun to draw for, and I thought the most relatable.
How do you feel about the revival of Street Sharks?
Bill: I LOVE the idea of bringing the Street Sharks back. They're terrific characters with a great story to tell, and I think new fans will be excited to spend some time in their world.
Alton: Powerful sharks that are also family — what more could you ask for? It can work in any medium. I love that something I worked on and created a long time ago is back for a whole new generation to enjoy!
Bill: I've always liked Jab, purely because of the "hammerhead" visual … but I’m a "villain" guy, so my favorite characters are actually Slobster and Slash.
Alton: Streex. He was the fastest and sharpest shark. He was a shark Flash. He was fun to draw for, and I thought the most relatable.
How do you feel about the revival of Street Sharks?
Bill: I LOVE the idea of bringing the Street Sharks back. They're terrific characters with a great story to tell, and I think new fans will be excited to spend some time in their world.
Alton: Powerful sharks that are also family — what more could you ask for? It can work in any medium. I love that something I worked on and created a long time ago is back for a whole new generation to enjoy!
