I was going through an old French comic book of Redakai series for my new chapter and I saw Connor Stax's ( Ky's father) teenage images as a Kairu warrior and Team leader in some pages. Here I noticed something interesting-

Ky and his Father do have many similarities especially in their appearance as father- son, still there are notable differences when looking to their personality and styling.

Based on their distinct hairstyles in the images, Ky and his dad- Connor exhibit noticable contrasting personalities, thereby illustrating a classic father-son dynamic characterized by a divergence between flair and focus.

KY STAX: THE INSPIRATIONAL LEADER

Ky's dynamic, spiky, and voluminous hair reflects his inherent qualities of energy, audacity, and self-confidence. He embodies the role of the Inspirational Leader and the Hero, utilizing a bold, open expression to lead with charisma and enthusiastic momentum, often preferring to charge forward. He got that Hero/ Champion vibe in his appearance.

CONNOR STAX: THE DISCIPLINED STRATEGIST

In contrast, Connor Stax's structured, short, and neat hair signifies his commitment to discipline, seriousness, and order. He functions as the Disciplined Strategist and the Stoic Warrior, whose reserved, intense expression is consistently focused on careful planning and meticulously executing defensive or strategic actions. Consequently, Ky represents the spectacle, while Connor provides the essential foundation. He gives that dedicated Student / strategic warrior vibe.

So one thing is for sure that Ky's Brash and adventurous attitude primarily comes from his mom, given the contrasting traits of his dad, Connor Stax.

👩‍👦 Proposed Maternal Influence

The ginger-haired girl in the image, assumed to be Ky's mother, exhibits a personality that aligns with Ky's more dynamic characteristics. Her appearance suggests she is passionate, confrontational, energetic, and highly opinionated. She is depicted as the type of character who acts immediately upon her feelings and possesses little patience for inaction or cowardice, as evidenced by her urgent expression and aggressive posture while being calmed down by Connor.

🧬 Blended Personality and Leadership

Ky's resulting personality appears to be a favorable blend:- he inherited his mother's proactivity and energy (charging forward) but tempered it with his father's focus and strategic control (executing a precise plan). This specific mix likely contributed to his development into a quality leader, inheriting the charisma and momentum from his mother's side while potentially moderating it with his father's focus.

'Spinmaster'

[ARC / NEOGEO] [EU] [FLYER] [1993]

"Data East, under license from SNK Corp., brings to market a new comic video adventure for the Neo-Geo system with Spinmaster. Players are challenged to find pieces to a secret treasure map, then must complete the map to find the buried treasure. The game's two young heroes match wits with a series of strange creatures encountered on the hunt. Fireballs are one of the weapons at their disposal. The action-packed game is for one or two players, with a mid-game buy-in feature. The cartridge is compatible with all Neo-Geo systems. In the next six months look for new titles with sports. fighting, and futuristic themes." ~Play Meter, January 1994 (Vol. 20, #01)

Marshall stumbled upon a strange portal and found himself in a world of dragons! Hold your horns, who's that purple dragon? Well, it looks like the spotted pup's already found a new friend!

The new DC Kids animated web series, DC Metal Force, is getting a line of action figures and other toys from Spin Master. If you haven't heard of this series, you can check out all the webisodes right HERE, and then you can head over to Amazon and pick up these incredible toys based on the series. Each item also comes with a unique metal collector card that shares the characters’ backstories and abilities to help bring the crime-fighting action to life. Check out all the available toys below!

  Metal Force Armor Attack Action Figures (Spin Master)

MSRP: $14.99 each | Ages: 4+ | Available at Amazon (Batman, The Joker) Go from stealth mode to combat readiness with innovative 2-in-1 figures that shift from 4” mini heroes to mighty 6” warriors in Metal Force armor! Equipped with built-in blasters & firing projectors, get ready to defend Gotham City or cause chaos. Choose from Batman & The Joker.  

12” Extra Large Metal Force Heroes Action Figures (Spin Master)

MSRP: $14.99 each | Ages: 4+ | Available at Amazon (Batman) Elevate iconic heroes to new heights with 12” action figures sporting Metal Force armor with, perfect for children & collectors alike to recreate famous battles or showcase the heroes in dynamic displays! Choose from Batman & Superman.  

Metal Force Brainiac vs. Batman Action Figure Pack (Spin Master)

MSRP: $19.99 | Ages: 4+ | Available at Amazon Engage in combat with this 2-piece set featuring a 12” Brainiac figure with posable tentacles & an exclusive 4” Batman figure that launches blasters! With multiple points of articulation, this set lets fans recreate iconic stances & dynamic battle scenes.  

Metal Force Transforming Batwing (Spin Master)

Mermaid High has been officially discontinued

Monster Jam Kraken Manufacturer: Spin Master

Taken by nuo2x2 with Fujifilm X-T100

maybe it's time to post some nautical or summery vehicles around here?