Paperboy is a Reoccurring Time-Limited A-Tier Costume for the Postman, Victor Grantz. It was introduced during the Call of the Abyss V Event.
Availability[]
As it is not a true Limited Costume[1] (which are denoted by the "limited" tag found in the top right of certain card icons), it can return in the Event Store together with its Abyss Treasure several times.
- It was originally available from December 30th, 2021 to February 17th, 2022 through the Call of the Abyss V Event.
- It returned on January 5th, 2023 to February 2nd, 2023 in the Event Store during Call of the Abyss VI Qualification.
- It returned on January 1st, 2024 to January 24th, 2024 in the Event Store during the Call of the Abyss VII Event. (Season 30).
- It was rereleased from January 1st to February 12th, 2025 in the Event Store during the Call of the Abyss VIII Event. (Season 35).
Appearance[]
Physical[]
His physical appearance seemingly stays unchanged. However, a visor with newspaper clippings in it now covers his eyes. His midsection now has a newspaper dispenser embedded in it.
Outfit[]
Victor wears a kahki striped button-up, a dark brown vest, and a black tie. His pants and shoes are both dark brown. His letter bag is now a mini newspaper dispenser, and he wears a brown homburg hat with a black stripe.
Object[]
Letters[]
Victor's letters are now newspapers.
Wick (Companion)[]
Wick now resembles a Boston Terrier, with a mechanical body, a brown hat, and a brown bag on top of its body. The sides of Wick's body now have newspaper scrolls.
Special Effects[]
The visor on his head will occasionally flicker on with light, and sheets of newspaper fall from the dispenser by his side. Like the rest of the costumes in the event, the purple tentacles on his torso have a faint purple glow.
Concept / Design Notes[]
Official Website[2][]
This "weirdo" is wearing a slim-fitting matte gold striped shirt, a brown suit vest and black plaid trousers, giving him a sense of elegance and uprightness, while the tilted bowler hat shows a bit of unruliness; the mechanical device on his eyes scrolls the latest news, the printing press on his chest works day and night, the cute puppy beside him has also been integrated into the mechanical body, and his backpack is filled with freshly printed newspapers, enough to provide a steady stream of information to many citizens.
Social Media[3][]
Design Idea Plans[]
Postman was originally a silent and good boy. In this theme, we hope to subvert something and amplify his persistent and interesting side. Therefore, we combined him with an old-fashioned letterpress printing machine to create a unique "Paperboy".
The "Have Fun" he published attracts readers with interesting gossip, and also contains reports that satirize the luxurious appearance of the Metropolis. It confronts the mainstream media head-on and is the strongest position for the rebels.
Design Idea Sketches[]
The costume theme is based on the Postman Paperboy costume under the Metropolis system. The design positioning of our costume is a sense of retro technology. The Paperboy is positioned in the Metropolis. He will not have very gorgeous decorations, and the design will revolve around functional machinery. The main thing is the union with the body.
The first sketch was too high-end and gorgeous in performance, and it deviated from the image of the Postman on the street.
We need more sophisticated costumes that are in line with the era and suitable for the character's positioning and the environment, so we designed the second version on this basis.
Model Details Description[]
- Postman - Paperboy wears a retro top hat. The machine mounted on his head displays the front page headline of the tabloid "HAVE FUN", and the text printed on it reveals the luxurious appearance of the Metropolis.
- Paperboy in streetwear symbolizes the unique style of urban retro. The old-fashioned printing press on his chest is constantly running, publishing newspapers one after another, serving as a solid position for the rebels to speak out.
- Postman - Paperboy's puppy partner has also been transformed into a media tool, with the mechanical body reflecting various interesting and rebellious gossips.
Trivia[]
- This costume shares its name with another of Postman's costumes, Paperboy, from Call of the Abyss IV.
Gallery[]
Appearance Decoration Menu[]
Model Render[]
Concept Art & Icons[]
Promotional Art[]
Merchandise[]
Videos[]
Storyboard & Concept Art[]
Final Product[]
Other Languages[]
| "Paperboy (COA V)" in Other Languages | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| 简体中文 (Simplified Chinese) |
报纸怪客 (Bàozhǐ Guàikè) | ||
| 繁體中文 (Traditional Chinese) |
報紙怪客 (Bàozhǐ Guàikè) | ||
| English | Paperboy (COA V) | ||
| Español (Spanish) | |||
| Bahasa Indonesia | |||
| 日本語 (Japanese) |
新聞紙の怪客 (Shinbunshi no Kai kyaku) | ||
| 한국어 (Korean) | |||
| Bahasa Melayu | |||
| ภาษาไทย (Thai) | |||
| Tiếng Việt (Vietnamese) | |||
References[]
- ↑ First Global Q&A
- ↑ Paperboy Design Notes - Official Website
- ↑ Paperboy Design Notes - Weibo
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| Postman | Postman/Lore | Postman/Cosmetics | Postman/Gallery |
| Tool | External Traits | ||
| Letters • Wick | Mail • Post Dog • Empathy • Expectation | ||
| Costumes | |||
| S-Tier (Gold) | Christmas Messenger • The Embrace | ||
| A-Tier (Purple) | Autumn Reverie • Doctor Watson • Keyboard • Pantaloon • Paperboy • "Specter" • "The Prince" | ||
| B-Tier (Blue) | Autumn Uniform • Herald • Jingle Bells • Lawson Time • Local Constable • Lost Reaya • Oz, the Wizard • Paperboy • Roll Call • Sheriff | ||
| C-Tier (Green) | Original • Worn Clothes • Grace Pink • Grave Blue • Retro Green | ||
| Accessories | |||
| S-Tier (Gold) | Final Present | ||
| A-Tier (Purple) | Stamp Album • Titan Windmill | ||
| B-Tier (Blue) | Play Fetch • Revelry Lights • Snack Bag • Wooden Bone | ||
| Other Customizations | |||
| Graffiti • Emotes • Standby Motions | |||