Avatar: Braving the Elements Creating an Icon: TOPH! with Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko
Aug 2, 2022
Mike DiMartino and Bryan Konietzko, co-creators of Avatar: The Last Airbender, discuss Toph's origin story and her evolution as a character. They touch on the original concept designs for Toph, the collaborative process with writers and animators, and the impact of her character on fans. They also talk about the decision to make Toph a girl, her unique abilities as a blind earthbender, and the challenges they faced in convincing the network. The speakers also discuss the impressive voice acting for Toph and her impact as a queer icon.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Rediscovering Wrestling and Fan Crushes on The Rock
02:35 • 2min
The Evolution of Toph: From Prototype to Powerful Earthbender
04:14 • 14min
Bringing Back the Voice Actor and the Impact of Toph
17:55 • 2min
The Impact and Inspiration of Toph from Avatar: The Last Airbender
20:06 • 10min