#flyingbark

[si11lybilly]

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I must stay silent. And be supportive.

I must have self control.

[glitchyko]

Well, now that it’s confirmed without a shadow of a doubt that Flyingbark is no longer working on LMK, I gotta admit, I’m feeling pretty crushed. I adored Flyingbarks animation, the amount of little details and love and care you could feel in their work. It was so inspiring to me. It makes me want to practice and pursue my dream of being an animator.

That’s not to say I’m just going to drop Lmk and never touch it again because a different animation studio is working on the show. I love Lmk dearly, I have been so inspired by this show, it’s stories, and characters. I have made stories and ocs of my own that I love so much for this show because it inspired me. But it wasn’t just the animation that did that.

I’m going to watch season 5, and I’m going to keep an open mind going into it, I’m not going to just abandon something I love because of a change in production.

[chippedtoons]

reblog if youre a fan of the FBCU (flyingbark cinematic universe)

[lallelol]

“I got you kiddo”

I hope season 5 is treating you as well as it treated me

Animation process under the cut!

Let’s all begin by thanking @meggalice for inspiring me with her beautiful LMK sketches ♥️

Boards (the timing of these was changed a lot, for instance there’s a much longer pause on the moment Wukong catches MK in the final version, instead of being one flat flow like this)

Lines, without the flowy bits

Final, slowed down at 12 fps

Wow you reached the bottom, lets have a chat. How you doing? Me? I finished my first 3 exams this summer, later on i got another one and then it’s graduation time 💃

About LMK, go show season 5 more love!!! The animation team at Wild Brain deserves all the kudos, for real they created a miracl

Now leave this post better than you found it

Day 1 of animating Flying Bark series until they hire me

[uselessalexis165]

Sick web moves, bro! 🕷

[monkiekidtwt]

What animation studio would you chose to replace FlyingBark instead of WildBrain?

Frankly, if I had a choice, I’d choose to not replace Flying Bark. They have such a high reputation for a reason. In my opinion, they can’t be beat.

If I had to pick one, though… Sun Creature Studio was such an obvious pick. They are, like Flying Bark, a hand-drawn 2D animation studio (unlike WildBrain, which specializes in 3D), and they have even worked with LEGO before to make the Ninjago short, “Golden Legend”.

[cacophony-eg]

Okay so saw the trailer for Season 5 of LMK and the discord that is happening. So I did a little research and here’s some information all LMK fans should be aware of. (EDIT: new information has come forth)

Link (One of the people who worked on Monkie Kid at FlyingBark has now made a statement, I’ve rebloged the tweet for anyone who may not have access to twitter)

Looks like it’s official that Flying Bark will no longer be working on LMK.

https://issuu.com/brunico-issuu/docs/kidscreen_febmar23_lowres/s/18007818 (<- Link to article)

It looks like LEGO has given WildBrain studios the license to LMK for the next 2 seasons plus a Special.

(It has been shown to me, that I have mis interpreted the information in the Kidscreen article and I apologize for that. I was trying to find some string of answers and jumped onto the first thread of evidence I could find.

What does remain true is WildBrains credentials and to please not point your annoyance, frustration, and disappointment onto either of the animation studios, or their staff, if your goal is for better animation your best corse of action is still to push LEGO company about it)

Now first off I want to say that The Vancouver studio they are talking about is pretty good, they used to be DHX and the part of DHX that did My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, along with Carmen Sandiego, so they do know how to animate 2D pretty well but it’s all rigged 2D either done through Flash or Harmony, so doubtful we will get the kind of battle animation we got from Barks studios.

PLEASE don’t stop supporting or watching LMK that’s not going to help, it’s probably already set in stone that WildBrain will have LMK for the at least the next 2 seasons plus special, also don’t attack WildBrain that’s like complaining to a cashier about how a store is run don’t do that. Also don’t go after the show runners(ie: writers); they are the cashier supervisors; When it comes to massive properties like LEGO, they have no control over who the company hires to be cashiers.

If you're going to complain to anyone, complain to LEGO company, (the part that has control over shows, not the one that has control over lego sets). Now don’t say things like “if you keep this studio I’m gonna stop watching Monkie Kid and buying your merch” don’t do this it will only cause LEGO to drop the show, if a show doesn’t have the view numbers or the merch numbers, they’ll drop the show regardless of the praise or complains about said show.

Question Lego about their choices, request Lego for animation the same quality as the previous season, question lego how to get flybark’s animation back.(new info has come in, please read link to twitter statement or the reblog of the twitter statement)

Please reblog this, or screen shot and repost what I am saying; this is the one case where I give permission. I know a lot of fans are spinning (Me included) right now and I don’t want anyone to take out their annoyance, frustration and disappointment on the wrong people.

[ffbwwb]

We're very excited to announce that the interest check for this LMK zine is now open! The interest check will run from now until August 31st, please let us know your thoughts so we can get this thing moving along :)

"But what is this zine about?" we hear you ask! Well, it's essentially to thank and acknowledge those who created the show, and to those who continue to work on it! These silly little characters are not easy to animate, and it takes quite the talented team to be able to do so. FlyingBark passed the torch to WildBrain, and we're eternally grateful that this story can continue due to their tough decision to switch animation studios. This zine is a little "Farewell and thank you to those who came before us, and welcome in those who took on the challenge for our small but mighty fanbase". 

There's no particular theme to this zine, really just anything LMK related can be included- from fanart, screenshot redraws, writing pieces, etc.,!

(art drawn by @spoofyleaf)

-Spooky

[irodimww]

gotta remind y’all that Rottmnt and LMK were animated by the same studio (flyingbark)

crossover when- (ME AFTER I WATCHED MUTANT MAYHEM.)

[icekingofhope]

So lmk s5 trailer came out it’s….not as good but I have faith like we can’t get angry due to flyingbark productions is getting a break I do hope we see them become the animators again

but anyways I decided to make a meme

your welcome

[weezarddd]

On a more serious note, I genuinely wanted to say.. it's okay to miss Flying Bark. Flying Bark brought us something truly special that I don't think could ever be replicated to a T, and that is okay. LEGO Monkie Kid was one of those shows that caught my attention the moment I saw it; the visuals, the voice acting, the story, the music, ALL of it sparked something in me. It brought forth a newfound passion for animation that I had never felt before. to the point where I created a Lego character as a muse for animation projects l'd make for my Personal Exploration class.

I would constantly look back at the amazing shots and scenes, and supported every single animator. Of course, like a lot of people, I was one of the people who came for the animation, but ultimately stayed for the story. But, I understand that the impact FlyingBark had was HUGE on many people who watched it. But, my only wish is that this loss doesn't become resentment. I want LEGO Monkie Kid to thrive with Wild Brain now working on it more than anything, and I think, as a community, we should give them all the support they can get!

Wild Brain could give us a new experience unlike any other, and I want us all to be there for the ride, and show our love to everyone on the team. We gotta understand that while the visuals will be different, Wild Brain is doing everything they can to give us an experience we will never forget, and will enjoy just the same, to keep this show we love alive and stronger.

I think we should look back on one of the very first quotes of the show, in the pilot:

"The thing you need to understand about the old legends is that the story is never finished. There maybe no pages left to turn, but there is always more to the journey."

While specific, this quote has been given a new meaning to me; While Flying Bark may no longer be working on the show, they are not gone. The impact that FlyingBark has had on all of us, on the show, is and will always be felt. FlyingBark introduced us to something special; LEGO Monkie Kid would probably not be as popular as it is now, if it weren't for the soul it was given with a type of animation many have not seen for a long time, and that will never die. The writers, the VAs, the music production, and the new team Wild Brain, is here to continue and give life to a new adventure; a new era of LEGO Monkie Kid, and I want all of us to support them so we can watch this show succeed.

With that, I have but one thing to say to Wild Brain:

Welcome aboard, buds. 💛

[moontavern]

A post no one asked for but wanted to show 🫶🫶🫶

My oc (Skye) has been shipped with macaque for years now (fan of lmk for abt 3 years) and there’s sm lore to them, guyhrrr I love them dearly

Aroace relationships are awesome 💗

they actually hate each other but i for some reason draw them soft but nuh uh

All art by me! Style heavily referenced to flyingbark <3

[izzdoodlez]

MY DEARIES 😭 IT'S FINALLY HEREE

At first ...i would be lying if i didn't admit i was sad and disappointed by the animation of the trailer, without being aware of the 'flyingbark replacement' i was confused when watching it.

It's going to take awhile for me to grow on Wildbrain. But i'd say its not that bad. I can see the effort that they tried to make the art style atleast the same as before. And hey, i don't want to be judging quick since the studio IS still getting used to the style. (Like flying barks on the pilot) I hope that the future seasons they will get the hang of it... you will be missed flyingbark 😔

(now that i get that off of my chest, i was atleast joyful to see my dragonfruit lovies are back❤️)

[fluffypotatey]

I'm so happy that even with FlyingBark gone they kept all the subtleness of ShadowPeach fights. They're so half-baked and it's great. They're communicating, and teasing, but still holding back information, and habitually falling into their old defensive comebacks from old conflict. This Macaque is SO much more forceful in getting Wukong to listen, but he's been going to therapy or something lol. Literally chest puffed up, angry turn around, one look at Wukong's downcast face and you can see his body relax as he sighs and turns around to hide his own face. And then his fancy little *one hand on hip, one hand on forehead* and you can audibly hear him take a deep breath, guess Sandy taught him the art of deep breathing exercises to de-escalate from a fight *takes notes for fic*

seeing them still fight and yet be closer than where they started was so much fun to watch!!! we may have lost the animation that Flying Bark spoiled us with, but we still have the writing and storyboarding 🥰

gah, ep1 lives in my head rent free. it rots up there 🫠 and it’s their fault

[wilbur-the-therian]

⚠️LMK Season 5 (English) Spoilers Below (long ass post)⚠️

Are we just NOT gonna talk about how around 3-4 minutes into episode 3..TANG FUCKING PURRS AT PIGSY???

AND AROUND 7 MINUTES MK SAYS SOMETHING LIKE "THEY REPRESENT MY MANY MANY DADS"

What if I fell asleep and never woke up.

Other random quotes and things I enjoyed from season 5. (Or around what they were)

Sandy:"...for those breadstick shoulders..."

Mk:"I've got my trauma bottling strats down!"

Sandy:*holds MK like small cub child*

MK throughout the first few episodes:*acts like little cub child*

All of them:*hating the word "destiny"*

Tang:*has picture of baby MK in his wallet*

Celestial Army:*Weak asf*

Nezah:*Neghy*

Mei:*Sword=Lightsaber*

Mei to Wukong regarding MK:"I CALL DIBS"

Teal/Azure Dragon and White Tiger:*Gay*

Sandy:*Poor guy just not having a good time-*

MK:"I can feel it in my monkey bones!"

Tang:*A n I m E*

Tang:*=Jangles*

All of them:*Need to be Tang or need someone to act like him to learn*

BABY MK

MK:"oh,I know this,the first season of my discontent!"

MK:*Trauma Trauma Trauma Trauma*

Macaque:*Gets hugged:is bamboozled*

MK:*basically god*

Nezha:*girlbossing.protecting his frens.going against his father like the girlboss he is*

MK:*literally ready to commit suicide for his family*

MK:*was born a billion years too early,so is premature :(*

Nine:*is basically the gay Medusa*

Macaque:*Must protect son.*

Wukong:*My son! I must keep son safe. I will die for son.*

Everyone:*Must protect MK.*

MK and Wukong:*big monkey fight to protect eachother*

Wukong to MK:"Destiny can't have you. It can have me instead."

Wukong:*Screaming "No" in agony and despair at MK* (THAT HIT ME SO HARD.)

MK'S family:*despair*

Wukong:*Crying for his child*

Mei and Mk:*besties besties BESTIES. Holding hands :,3*

Shadowpeach:*no hand hold bc of Nine:>:(*

Mei:"We're trying to enjoy the end of the world here!"

Nezha and his Dad:*Bond*

The show:*FlyingBark reference*

Sunburst Duo:*BONDING BONDING BONDING*

Wukong:*Quotes his monkey son*

HAHAHA I'm not okay! This is the hyperfixation that's sticking the most. Also,too many DragonFruit references this season. I am nervous.

[jttwconfessions]

Confession Wave: Lego Monkie Kid season 5 (6/8)

I honestly rather wait another year or so for season 5 especially with the downgraded animation style it has now. No shade, but flyingbark had a vision and good animation hand drawing skills meanwhile we’re left with the same studio that made Johnny test (good show). I’m just not ready to settle for less quality work and waiting wouldn’t be bad if I know I’m waiting for a top tier animated show.