Revolutionary Creations
Recently I discovered that the domain was available, so I bought it with the goal of recreating as much of its original content as possible from archived pages. I did not want someone else to purchase the domain and re-purpose the site for something that had nothing in common with the original RevolutionaryCreations.com website. Consider the information on this site for historical purposes as well as keeping alive the journalistic works of Thomas Deer. Tommy's commentaries in the Frontline section are political in nature and focus primarily on the issues of indigenous peoples and world events.
I am familiar with the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake which has land based gaming activities: poker rooms and raffles. What is interesting they also have a Kahnawake Gaming Commission website, which has a link to their interactive gaming sites. Kahnawake was one of the first jurisdictions in the world to recognize the opportunities afforded by the interactive gaming industry. Since then, the Commission has licensed and regulates a wide range of interactive gaming sites. I enjoy online gambling at a few online select US casinos, but I plan on looking up some of their affiliates, if I can find them, just to see what they offer to the online player. In the US during 2006 the US government passed the UIGEA laws that limited options for US online casino players. Even though it is NOT illegal for an individual to gamble, the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act did create obstacles and limitations when it comes to finding online casino USA player-friendly sites because a player could not use their credit card to either add money to their online casino account or to with draw money via a credit card. Ten years later, funding and receiving winnings are no longer an issue at most online casinos. In fact the casinos often direct their promotions at US players. What a difference a few years makes.
If you are visiting Montreal, I suggest a visit to Kahnawake. Last year I was attending a conference in Montreal and several of us decided to go to their Kaienthóhkwen (Harvest Festival). I was sure glad I had brought my new North Face ski jacket on the trip since the weather was unusually frosty. I've been buying North Face jackets for years and I must say, they never disappoint whether it's a hoodie, vest, parker, rain jacket, shell, or a serious Summit jacket. High tech, innovative, beautifully designed, and I love the brands philosophy of making their product by improving our environmental performance and social responsibility in the supply chain. The festival was a great learning experience and a nice break from the conference. Sorry, but I digress.
Apologies that I was unable to find most of the images that were once posted on the site. I have left "placeholders" showing where there would have been images.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS PAGE CONTAINS SELECTIVE ARCHIVED CONTENT FROM THE ORIGINAL SITE.
About
Revolutionary Creations is an indigenous owned and operated freelance graphic art company located in the Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake; just outside Montreal, Canada. Specializing in illustration and graphic art, Revolutionary Creations strives to deliver prolific imagery with a unique spirit that is nothing but revolutionary. Using a “hands on” comic style of illustration, Revolutionary Creations incorporates both traditional and digital elements of design that can accommodate any design with fighting spirit!
Revolutionary Creations provide the following services:
- Comic Book illustration and design
- Custom illustration
- CD design and layout
- Poster design and layout
- Business promotional package (business card/letterhead/brochure/advertisement)
- Logo design
This site also serves as the base of operations for Revolutionary Creations primary creative objective, which is the infiltration of the comic book world; as its specialized team of Graphik Guerillas is prepared to launch innovative havoc on the industry. Be sure to check out the Frontline News section for more information and any new developments in this righteous campaign.
Revolutionary Creations also serves as a temporary camp for Beast Productions, a member of the Alliance of Creative Affiliates. Be sure to check out all the members of Revolutionary Creation’s Alliance of Creative Affiliates on the Comrades in Arms links section
Frontline News
This page provides frontline news and allows you to see the current projects of Thomas Deer and Revolutionary Creations.
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09/23/06
The Commissar attended the Adapt Conference in Montreal, featuring the elite in digital art. Among those were Dylan Cole, James Clyne, Mark Goerner, Scott Robertson, and Ian McCaig.Special thanks to Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa and Tewatonhni’sáktha for sponsoring him to attend the exciting workshops. www.adaptmontreal.com/. Also check out two concept pieces done by the Commissar as a result of the workshops:www.revolutionarycreations.com/dylan_landscape.jpg
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09/05/06 The Commissar has designed the recent cover of the New Socialist magazine.
Check it out here: www.revolutionarycreations.com/new_socialist.jpg
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08/23/06
The Commissar’s coloring work is featured in two publications of the Hasbro’s Transformers Collector’s Club; including some work on the official Bot Con comic book entitled Transformers Timelines #1 - Featuring Beast Wars. Please For more information check out www.transformersclub.com/
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08/23/06
Site Updated!
Comrades from Face 3 Media (www.face3media.com) have completed a victorious update of the Revolutionary Creations website. Be sure to check out the updated Campaign Gallery.
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08/05/06
Commissar goes back to Geneva, Switzerland for the UN-WGIP 2006
Once again, the Commissar has been dispatched to the United Nations in Geneva Switzerland for the 24th Session of the Working Group on Indigenous Peoples. This year however, was somewhat uneventful in comparison to last year’s adventure which dealt with the Commissar being held captive in a Paris jail.
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07/19/06
Commissar goes to Comic Con International
From July 19-26, the Commissar traveled to sunny San Diego for the Mecca of comic book and pop culture gatherings; the famous Comic Con International. A great time was held by all.
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05/28/06
Commissar’s image commandeered by VH1
After being notified by a friend, the Commissar has discovered that one of his illustrations was used without permission by media giant VH1 during its pop culture show;I Love Toys. At approximately 00:54min during the clip you can see a illustration of the Transformers™ character Soundwave™ in the background.
You can see the clip here. youtube.com/watch?v=E6CVd3Jh4a4&search=optimus%20prime
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04/20/06
Ontario Provincial Police attack Haudenosaunee in Six Nations
At times, there are serious issues that need to gain exposure. Revolutionary Creations, as an Indigenous company, would like to take this time to inform visitors of the violent attack upon the Haudenosaunee People at Six Nations. We have posted some of the press release from that have been issued by Haudenosaunee authorities throughout the Confederacy. For more on the Reclamation Occupation at Six Nations, check out www.reclamationinfo.com
For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – (Onerahtóhkha/April 20, 2006)
On April 18th, 2006, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River announced that the Governments of Canada and Ontario have pulled out of talks concerning the recent land repossession at Caledonia, ON.
With talks abruptly ending in this manner, it became apparent that the Government of Canada was not interested in seeking a peaceful resolve to this issue and have elected a violent imposition of their will.
At approximately 4:30am, the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repossessed Haudenosaunee territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful. Upon learning of this violent attack, the Rotisken’rakéhte of Kahnawake mobilized to discuss security measures to prevent any further violence in Caledonia and Grand River.
It was resolved that the Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake shall establish defensive vigils at each entry point within our territory in support of our brothers and sisters at Caledonia. We wish to make clear that this is strictly a defensive measure to ensure that no further violence is initiated by the Governments of Canada and Ontario upon our people.
The Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake urge the Governments of Canada and Ontario to stop any further plans to invade our territories. Furthermore, we insist on the Government of Canada to return to talks with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council to resolve this issue in a peaceful manner.
For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639.
Men’s Council Fire Kahnawake Branch of the Mohawk Nation
Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy
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Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake stand by Reclamation Occupation at Caledonia
For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – Onerahtókha/April 30, 2006
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake offer greetings and thanksgiving. On April 20, 2006, at approximately 4:30am; the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repatriated Haudenosaunee Territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful.
This unnecessary and insensitive measure to use violence is deplorable and intolerable, and is reminiscent of the brutal force used against our people during the events at Ipperwash in 1995, Kanehsatake in 1990, and Grand River in 1924 when the RCMP removed the traditional Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council by force of arms.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake desire a peaceful resolve to this issue and implore the Governments of Canada and Ontario not to employ any further acts of violence or aggression upon our people. We feel that this is the best way to ensure the safety and security of everyone in the area.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake would like to also take this opportunity to announce its full support for the reclamation occupation at Caledonia. Moreover, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake standby the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River as the legitimate governing authority of Oshwé:ken. It must be made clear that only through talks with the Haudenosaunee Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy can the wrongs of the past be made right.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake call upon other Haudenosaunee nations and territories as well as Indigenous Peoples throughout the world; to stand in solidarity with the people of Grand River throughout this reclamation occupation.
In the meantime, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake are on alert in order to monitor the situation at Grand River and to assist to ensure peace remains.
For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639
Atsenhaién:ton Kenneth Deer
Secretary, Kahnawake Branch
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Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy
For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – (Onerahtóhkha/April 20, 2006)
On April 18th, 2006, the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River announced that the Governments of Canada and Ontario have pulled out of talks concerning the recent land repossession at Caledonia, ON.
With talks abruptly ending in this manner, it became apparent that the Government of Canada was not interested in seeking a peaceful resolve to this issue and have elected a violent imposition of their will.
At approximately 4:30am, the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repossessed Haudenosaunee territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful. Upon learning of this violent attack, the Rotisken’rakéhte of Kahnawake mobilized to discuss security measures to prevent any further violence in Caledonia and Grand River.
It was resolved that the Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake shall establish defensive vigils at each entry point within our territory in support of our brothers and sisters at Caledonia. We wish to make clear that this is strictly a defensive measure to ensure that no further violence is initiated by the Governments of Canada and Ontario upon our people.
The Rotisken’rakéhte at Kahnawake urge the Governments of Canada and Ontario to stop any further plans to invade our territories. Furthermore, we insist on the Government of Canada to return to talks with the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council to resolve this issue in a peaceful manner.
For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639.
Men’s Council Fire
Kahnawake Branch of the Mohawk Nation
Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy
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Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake stand by Reclamation Occupation at Caledonia
For Immediate Release
Mohawk Nation at Kahnawake – Onerahtókha/April 30, 2006
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake offer greetings and thanksgiving. On April 20, 2006, at approximately 4:30am; the Ontario Provincial Police launched a violent attack upon occupants of the repatriated Haudenosaunee Territory at Caledonia. The occupants there were unarmed and peaceful.
This unnecessary and insensitive measure to use violence is deplorable and intolerable, and is reminiscent of the brutal force used against our people during the events at Ipperwash in 1995, Kanehsatake in 1990, and Grand River in 1924 when the RCMP removed the traditional Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council by force of arms.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake desire a peaceful resolve to this issue and implore the Governments of Canada and Ontario not to employ any further acts of violence or aggression upon our people. We feel that this is the best way to ensure the safety and security of everyone in the area.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake would like to also take this opportunity to announce its full support for the reclamation occupation at Caledonia. Moreover, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake standby the Haudenosaunee Confederacy Council at Grand River as the legitimate governing authority of Oshwé:ken. It must be made clear that only through talks with the Haudenosaunee Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy can the wrongs of the past be made right.
The Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake call upon other Haudenosaunee nations and territories as well as Indigenous Peoples throughout the world; to stand in solidarity with the people of Grand River throughout this reclamation occupation.
In the meantime, the Haudenosaunee at Kahnawake are on alert in order to monitor the situation at Grand River and to assist to ensure peace remains.
For more information, please contact the Mohawk Nation Office; Secretariat for the People of the Longhouse at 450.632.7639
Atsenhaién:ton Kenneth Deer
Secretary, Kahnawake Branch
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Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy
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02/21/06
Developing Nations website launched
Revolutionary Creations is pleased to announce the launched of Developing Nations, whose goal is to provide green design solutions for individuals and businesses while providing access to information and promoting awareness regarding products and services that are health conscious, esthetically pleasing and environmentally sound.
Check them out at www.developingnations.ca
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02/18/06 Commissar goes to Hollywood for Gnomon Workshop
On February 18 and 18, 2006, the Commissar traveled to a chilly Hollywood, CA for the 2nd Gnomon Workshop.The weekend was extremely productive and educational. The Commissar hopes to go to the next Gnomon Workshop.
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01/01/06
Commissar becomes new graphic artist/illustration for KOR
In late December 2005, the Commissar has decided to leave the Mohawk Language Curriculum Center after five years to serve as the new graphic artist/illustrator for the Kanien’kehá:ka Onkwawén:na Raotitióhkwa Cultural Center (KOR). Here the Commissar will commence work of a series of innovative publications for KOR; including illustrated versions of the Haudenosaunee Creations Story and the Story of Rononhsonní:ton.
Check out our website at www.korkahnawake.org
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05/06/05 New Star Wars Pic
The Commissar is pleased to unveil his new clone army. Once again, in celebration of the final installment of the Star Wars series, the Commissar drew up this pic.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/clone_army.jpg
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04/28/05
Duel of the Geeks
This is how the Commissar settles interoffice conflict at the Ministry of Propaganda.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/duel_of_the_geeks.jpg
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04/14/05
Ministry Archives Reveal Old Scriptures
After sorting through some old files, the Commissar discovered some interesting old Transformer drawings he made back in 1985; the heyday of the franchise. Check them out! Totally vintage!
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Old_drawing_1.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Old_drawing_2.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Old_drawing_3.jpg
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02/15/05
New Punisher Illustration
A couple of weeks back, the Commissar discovered an old illustration from last year around the time the Punisher movie came out. The pencils and inks were a little rushed, which was why it was shelved. The Commissar tried salvaging it by adding some color.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Punisher_web.jpg
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01/31/05
Energon Megs Colored
When the Commissar originally circulated the lineart version of this illustration around the various ministries, there was some backlash from counter-revolutionaries. Although their crits were take under advisement, the dissidents have been since purged. Let me now introduce the colored version of Energon Megs.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Energon Megs_web.jpg
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01/12/05
Dreamwave Dies!
On January 4, 2005 Dreamwave Productions announced they were closing their doors. When the Commissar declared the campaign against Dreamwave, he didn't mean to destroy them! In any case, this was the last pic I created for them during my training. I created the layout as an homage to Transformers comic series.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/soundwave_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/soundwave_web2.jpg
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12/17/04
Eneregon Megs Lineart
Here is some new lineart of Energon Megatron. The Commissar will try to get it colored during the holidays.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Energon_Megs_bw_web.jpg
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11/04/04
New Illustration: Downshift/Wheeljack
Here is a pin up the Commissar just finished up from the backburner. Hope you like! That is all; back to your post...
www.revolutionarycreations.com/wheeljack_web.jpg
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09/28/04
Dreamwave Color Test Pages
This is somewhat older news that was recently screened and approved by the Ministry of Propaganda's censorship probe. Sorry for the lateness. As a result of the Commissar's usurpation of 2nd Place for Dreamwave's "Mega-Megatron" contest back in May, the Commissar was invited to the studios of Dreamwave Productions for a portfolio interview. As a result, he was given some color test pages to complete. Here are the four test pages done. That is all.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Test 1st copy.jpg;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_1.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_2.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/DW test_page_3.jpg
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09/28/04
Dreamwave Pencil Test Pages
After a second visit to the war room at the studios of Dreamwave Productions for a second portfolio, the Commissar was given a test script to pencil three pages. Here are the three pages recently completed. That is all.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_1_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_2_web.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/Page_3_web.jpg
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09/09/04
Galvatron Colored!
Here is the colored version of the Galvatron pencils in the previous news item. Hope you all like it.
www.revolutionarycreations.com/galvatron_flat.jpg
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08/13/04
New TF Illustration
Take a look at this rendition of Energon Starscream. Just bought the toy and decided to do some practice.
Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_3.jpg
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08/09/04
New Sequential Pages
Here are three new sequential pencil pages the Commissar recently completed.
Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_1_pencils.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_2_pencils.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/page_3_pencils.jpg
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08/03/04
New TF Images
The Ministry of Propaganda would like to apologize for not posting these illustrations sooner; as these were done a month or two ago. The agent responsible will NOT make the mistake again. Enjoy.
Click here to see to view artwork;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_1.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/illo_2.jpg
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07/23/04
The Commissar is featured in Dreamwave's Transformers Comic
Pursuant to the previous news item, the 2nd place winning illustration created by the Commissar for the "Mega-Megatron Contest" was recently posted in issue #6 of the Transformers (Vol. 3) comic book published by the publishing mogul Dreamwave Productions. A small thumbnail of the illustration plus the credit can be found in the Prime Transmissions column on the second to the last page.
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05/26/04
The Commissar Usurps 2nd Place in Dreamwave Production's Contest
Mega-publisher of Transformers comics, Dreamwave Productions recently held an art contest to celebrate "Megatron Month". The good Commissar once again hit the frontlines with two submissions. Luckily, the Commissar managed to clinch 2nd place in this prestigious contest.
Click here to see the winning submission;
http://www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_1.jpg
Click here to see the other submission;
www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_2.jpg
www.revolutionarycreations.com/mega_3.jpg
Once again, special thanks going out to the Commissar's webmasters at Face3Media for all their help and support! Onward!
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Dreamwave Create a Decepticon Contest
Dreamwave Productions, the extremely successful publisher of Transformers comic books, is hosting an online "create your own Decepticon" contest. Surely, this is an excellent opportunity for the Commissar to showcase his ideas!
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09/20/03
RevolutionaryCreations.com recieves unexpected recognition:
Revolutionary Creations was recently featured on NetDriver.net, an online magazine that focuses on digital culture, new media and, an international design portal. The blurb was unexpected yet much appriciated. Check it out at www.netdiver.net/imaginative/
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08/24/03
Tom meets the Hulk While scoping out the Canadian Comic Book Expo in Toronto, we ran into a familiar face; the Incredible Hulk himself...Lou Ferrigno! And wouldn't you know it, he had time to pose with an old school fan like myself.
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THE TF.Net CAMPAIGN
Some months back, the Commissar had entered a art contest on the prestigious TF.Net website (www.thetransformers.net) and although he had a commanding lead; came in second place in the final hours of the competition. However, Tommy's work was so well received by the website that its Webmaster asked to use the submission in a merchandizing campaign for the site. A couple of months later, the same website initiated another fanart contest. Finally, the Commissar won this contest.
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THE CAMPAIGN TO INFILTRATE THE COMIC WORLD!
The Commissar, using his specialized team of Graphic Guerrillas to, is gearing up for an all out campaign to break into the comic world, launching offensive after offensive of submissions to comic book companies large and small. If you are interested in making an alliance with Tommy regarding the war effort, please notify the Commissar immediately for collaboration.
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THE IROQUOIS CHRONICLES
As a member of Beast Productions Board of Directors, Tommy is involved in helping develop the imagery and research for the Iroquois Chronicles graphic novel series.
The Iroquois Chronicles is a graphic novel series spotlighting the extensive history and culture of the Haudenosaunee (Six Nation Iroquois Confederacy). Using graphic imagery and quality printing; the Iroquois Chronicles are sure to serve as an integral educational resource for the Haudenosaunee. Beast Productions has committed to its publication.
While there is no estimated time of completion, the Iroquois Chronicles series is considered work in progress.
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THE TF.Net PROJECT
Some months back, Tommy had entered a art contest on the prestigious TF.Net website (www.thetransformers.net) and although he had a commanding lead; came in second place in the final hours of the competition. However, Tommy’s work was so well received by the website that its Webmaster asked to use the submission in a merchandizing campaign for the site.