drewster
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Post by drewster on Feb 19, 2008 18:45:26 GMT -5
I have thought a lot about that and one theory I had was that they have primitive digits on the inside of their wheels (not the entire wheel turns you know) that they can use for more delicate tasks, such as writing or playing guitar. Chuck my Talking Truck (Tonka) has their tires able to morph into a primitive hand like, but that's too weird to me. I'll try and draw something.
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stickers95
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Post by stickers95 on Feb 20, 2008 0:35:04 GMT -5
a digit mechanism is an interesting solution... yeah, somehow they can "alter" the shape of their tires to grab or hold things. but the question goes further - how can you build up such a world with only one hand/tire free? i guess this is another flaw in the movie. car world has only partially been elaborated by its inventors, and we fans have to deal with the consequences...  |
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Post by stickers95 on Feb 20, 2008 14:44:38 GMT -5
supplement: a digit mechanism is an interesting solution... ...something like the "trunk fingers" of the african and indian elephants?  but the question goes further - how can you build up such a world with only one hand/tire free? well, that's a more philosphic question... |
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drewster
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Post by drewster on Feb 20, 2008 17:42:25 GMT -5
Apparently the car-beings are pretty well coordinated. XD
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Post by Evangeline on Feb 20, 2008 19:01:47 GMT -5
I've had them use their antennas and wipers for delicate tasks, using their hood as a work surface or just something to pin an object against. That's how I have them writing and painting and stuff.
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Post by stickers95 on Feb 21, 2008 0:46:01 GMT -5
...and if you're a brand/model that comes with integrated antenna (in the rear window, for example), then you certainly do have a problem...? i just find it hard to imagine that cars would do something like grabbing an item with both front tires (therefore they would have to shift their weight to the rear tires and "stand up" like humans...) |
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Post by Evangeline on Feb 21, 2008 4:04:49 GMT -5
I suppose in that case, the wipers would still function, especially if they had little opposable grippers at the end.
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Post by dodgesuperbee on Feb 21, 2008 7:35:02 GMT -5
I like the idea of a gripper on the wiper -- neat! I've also seen the theories that the tire valve stem can act as a thumb, or the treads themselves can shift a little from side to side like fingers.
I think they do pop up on their hind wheels for some tasks, though it's probably not thought of as the most natural position, so most things like desks are designed so the car can simply stand on all four wheels behind them. Anything a car grabbed while standing up would have to be transferred to some other location before moving, since the car can't carry something and drive on four wheels. Plus, standing on two wheels would expose some undercarriage. XD
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drewster
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Post by drewster on Feb 21, 2008 21:43:32 GMT -5
I have them climb up onto stuff like a bed, front wheels first and then sort of hop up with their back wheels. Or in my Otherworld fic they sometimes will put their front wheels on the edge of the bed or sofa if they wanna check up on me...kinda like a dog would. XD
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