Action+Hero


 * Action Hero Project**

You are a toy designer who has been assigned the task of creating the next great action hero. The manufacturer wishes to keep many of the traditional aspects of the action figure while adding a new twist. Your design must include the following criteria. Fill the requirements while letting your imagination run wild. You will then have the opportunity to sell your hero to the public.


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 * Historical Background || The historical background of the individual is explained. This must include how the figure impacted their society, their goals, achievements and associates. Remember the 5W’s. || Some historical background provided but there are gaps in the chronology. The character’s impact on society, their goals, achievements and associates are incompletely listed. The challenge of the 5W’s is not fulfilled. The information may distract the audience from the main idea. || Very little information is provided and tends to focus on small details rather than the big picture. The historical background may even have false representations and detracts from the main idea. ||
 * Weapon of Choice || The action hero must have a weapon that is suitable for their goals and abilities. The weapon must be reasonable and should be relevant to their history as well as their rivals. || The weapon is somewhat appropriate for your character’s goals and abilities however, this weapon may not be realistic or believable. Some false statements may be present or the weapon is not quite relevant. || There may be a weapon included however, it is not related to the historical background of the character. ||
 * Clothes, Uniform or Costume, etc. || You must clothe your hero in garb that is befitting of his/her status, power, history, etc. || Your superhero is not well dressed. The costume or uniform may not be appropriate or fully developed. || Your superhero looks somewhat pitiful. The costume or uniform is not relevant and does not provide the superhero aura needed. ||
 * Super Power || Give your action figure the most appropriate and amazing power. This power must somehow relate to their goals and history. Their power should also be appropriately competitive with the powers of the super villain. || Your action hero is equipped with a power that is unique however, it may be weak compared to adversaries or may not line up to the goals and abilities identified in the historical background. || I think that you missed the point – your action hero seems more like a inaction hero. Poor superhero has very little power and it doesn’t relate to their own personal experiences. ||
 * Rival or Super Villain || For every hero, there must be a villain. Create a villain or arch enemy for your hero to defeat. Use historical details such as who truly went against your hero combined with imagination to create a big, bad and terrifying villain. || Your villain somehow reflects the powers and goals of your super hero. However, you seemed to have missed the point in some ways and your villain doesn’t quite match up to your action hero. || There is either no conflict between the villain and your super hero or there is no relevancy in the villain. ||
 * Theme Song || Every superhero needs a theme song. Write a theme song that tells about the history and powers of your character. The song should be written in a way that can be sung and should be catchy. || Your action hero has a theme song but it only incorporates some of the ideas that you wish to pass on to your audience. The theme song may not be appropriate for retail sale or may not be incredibly catchy. || Poor little action hero – no real theme song to be sung during their powerful introductions. You have either forgotten to finish the song or it has NOTHING to do with your hero. ||
 * Model or Representation || In order to sell your superhero in the competitive market of action heroes you must create a model or representation. Your model should be colorful and should catch the eye of the consumer. Models may be 2 or 3D (drawn or an actual 3D model). || As the potential manufacturer I am only moderately impressed with your model. It is complete by lacks the interesting details that it needs to become a big hit with consumers. The model may lack color and may not include all the features described above. || Very little attempt was made at creating a model or representation for your action hero. There definitely won’t be big contracts to sell your hero because you just can picture what it will be like. ||

Action Heroes for Middle Ages


 * 1) Charlemagne/ Charles Martel
 * 2) Clovis
 * 3) Pope Leo III
 * 4) Vikings
 * 5) Eleanor of Aquitaine
 * 6) Benedict
 * 7) Hildegard of Bingen
 * 8) Gregory VII
 * 9) St. Francis of Assisi
 * 10) Merchant
 * 11) Apprentice/Journeyman
 * 12) Geoffrey Chaucer
 * 13) Joan of Arc
 * 14) William, Duke of Normandy/William the Conqueror
 * 15) Henry II
 * 16) Thomas Becket
 * 17) King John
 * 18) King Philip II
 * 19) Pope Innocent III
 * 20) King Edward I
 * 21) Hugh Capet
 * 22) Louis IX
 * 23) Pope Boniface VIII
 * 24) Otto I
 * 25) Henry IV
 * 26) Frederick Barbarossa
 * 27) Frederick II
 * 28) Pope Urban II
 * 29) Salah al-Din
 * 30) Richard I
 * 31) Marco Polo
 * 32) Ferdinand of Aragon
 * 33) Isabella of Castile
 * 34) Christine de Pisan
 * 35) Thomas Aquinas
 * 36) Dante Alighieri
 * 37) Pope Clement V
 * 38) Pope Martin V
 * 39) John Wycliffe
 * 40) Jan Hus
 * 41) Constantine
 * 42) Justinian
 * 43) Ottomans
 * 44) Mehmet II
 * 45) Golden Horde
 * 46) Ivan the Great
 * 47) Ivan the Terrible
 * 48) Saint Bernard de Clairvaux
 * 49) Edward I
 * 50) Pope Leo IX
 * 51) King Philip IV
 * 52) King Philip VI
 * 53) Edward III
 * 54) Louis XI
 * 55) Henry VII