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Transformers Mosaic Digest Nov. 20, 2009

Tformers - 7 hours 57 min ago
In Mosaic Transformers, Machines have way of breaking Astoria. The art is basic, but slapstick is ripe in, The Girl Who Hates Powerglide. That poor doghellip; Then, The Con for the Job reminds us that they arenrsquo;t called Headmasters because theyrsquo;re so smart. Apeface has as much humorous adventure as can bee squeezed into one page! Be sure to check back next Friday for more Mosaic Digest. Welcome back to Transformers: Mosaic Digest! Tformers weekly look at the fan generated comic s
Categories: Transformers

Spotted Online – The Art of Tim Burton

Battlegrip.com - 20 November, 2009 - 21:08

Just in time for Christmas (and definitely priced for Christmas), Steeles Publishing is releasing The Art of Tim Burton, a massive collection of Burton’s beautifully creepy artwork. This is coming out in two editions, a standard and a deluxe.

Click to visit Steeles Publishing.

Click to visit Steeles Publishing.

Standard Edition

  • Hardcover with over 430 pages plus foldouts
  • Over 1000 illustrations by Tim Burton
  • Text contributions from over 20 of Tim’s friends and collaborators”

$69.99 at the Steeles Publishing website.

Click to visit Steeles Publishing.

Click to visit Steeles Publishing.

Deluxe Edition

  • All features of the Standard Edition PLUS:
  • Cloth slipcase and hand signed inside cover
  • Includes limited edition (series of 1000) numbered and signed lithograph (ready for framing, not folded)”

$299.99 at the Steeles Publishing website.

The deluxe looks great, yes, but I’d be perfectly happy with the standard edition of the book. This is one I hope to find in a store so that I can flip through it.

Source: Teoh YC’s Twitter feed. And don’t miss Parka Blogs, his sit devoted to art books.

Categories: Designer Toys, Toy News

The Painted Courtesan

AltJapan - 20 November, 2009 - 21:07

Ageha

Hiroko and I spotted this tiny swallowtail (actually a Red Ring Skirt butterfly, an Asian variant of the "Painted Courtesan" found in Europe) sheltering from the wind on a fence in Inokashira park. We had our first cold snap last week and were surprised to find this guy (?) out so late in the year, particularly in such "mint condition." Perhaps he hatched too late? Or early? 

Whatever the case, he seemed very cold and eager to hang out on our warm hands. We brought him home, fed him some sugar water (which he drank greedily, for a solid ten minutes, using his krazy straw-like tongue), and sent him back on his way.

Categories: Otaku Culture

Halo Series 7 Assortment From McFarlane Toys

Toy News International - 20 November, 2009 - 21:07
Halo Series 7 Assortment From McFarlane Toys
Categories: Toy News

Bay Won't Kill Fox Off in Transformers 3, Tells All to Give Her a Break

Tformers - 20 November, 2009 - 20:00
Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen helmer Michael Bay has told the media (and everybody) to give Megan Fox amp;quot;a break.amp;quot; amp;quot;Itrsquo;s just, shersquo;s young,amp;quot; Mr. Bay tells USA Today, amp;quot;she onlyhellip;23? Itrsquo;s just hard. Irsquo;ve traveled around the world with her and shersquo;s just like this world symbol now, you know?amp;quot; Mr. Bay also downplays the rumor that he#039;s going to kill her off in Transformers 3. amp;quot;No, no, no,amp;quot; he says. amp;quot;Shersquo;s got a great part in Transformers
Categories: Transformers

Masterpiece Skywarp Now Available at Walmart.com

Tformers - 20 November, 2009 - 20:00
WalMart#039;s official store website has finally made Hasbro#039;s Masterpiece Skywarp available for order. If you#039;re too busy to hunt for it, be sure to grab your version on the interwebs.
Categories: Transformers

Daily Briefs

Anime News Network - 20 November, 2009 - 19:29
Spice & Wolf Novel's J Cover Offered to Web Retailers
Naruto Shippūden 'Snuggie' Blanket on Sale This Winter
Categories: Anime

Dark Horse On Sale This Week

TheForce.net - 20 November, 2009 - 18:56
With issue #47, Knights of the Old Republic begins its final story arc, "Demon." Join Zayne and Gryph as they uncover the truth about the Mandalorian's Demagol & Rohlan Dyre. John Jackson Miller and Brian Ching start wrapping up the loose ends, taking the characters to their final resting place, wherever that may be!
Categories: Star Wars

The Old Republic Web Comic - Act 3 Part 2

TheForce.net - 20 November, 2009 - 18:54
The second part of Act 3 of the online web comic for the LucasArts MMO The Old Republic, is now online at their official website. "Threat of Peace" will reveal 3 pages every two Fridays to provide some backstory on the events of the video game. Make sure to check it out!
Categories: Star Wars

Soul Of Morphy: Sakura Oni

ToyboxDX - 20 November, 2009 - 18:10

A prized possession. Thank you sifu. Thank you brothers.

Hulk. Skin turns green. Remembers nothing. Hulk smash. Much like Oni. Behold.

I’ll let Minister Alt take it from here:

“”Oni” means “demon” or “goblin” in Japanese, and they’re a staple in Japanese myths and legends. The Sakura Oni is actually a character toy, licensed from the long-running animated show “Manga Nihon Mukashi-banashi,” or “Animated Japanese Fairy Tales.” The piece is oversized and bulkier than the average “standard” diecast, and features a battery-powered flashing eye gimmick. There are two colors, red and green. The red version seems to be slightly less common. The box of the Oni is striking; the chunky, hand-drawn kanji characters on the box are an instant standout.”

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Categories: Otaku Culture, Toy News

Entertainment Earth’s “Geek Girls” Section

Battlegrip.com - 20 November, 2009 - 17:48

Well this is a change. Not unexpected, but definitely a change. It seems that someone at Entertainment Earth* has recognized that there are girls who love toys, comics, and related stuff.

Click to visit Entertainment Earth.

Click to visit Entertainment Earth.

“It seems that, occasionally, people forget that geeks come in all shapes, sizes, types, and genders. So, we decided to dedicate some space to the Geek Girls out there. We asked for your feedback on the types of items you liked, and you responded. (Boy, DID you!)”

“Based on your input and a few additions from our own in-house Geek Girl Diva, Entertainment Earth proudly presents a section made by Geek Girls for Geek Girls. Check out over 90 great items, and follow her on Twitter!“

*Affiliate link: Orders using this link earn battlegrip.com cash, which is applied to buying toys.

Categories: Designer Toys, Toy News

Follow Friday On TwitterPulse

Vinylpulse - 20 November, 2009 - 17:25
Categories: Designer Toys

2009 Pokémon Film on U.S. Cartoon Network Today (Updated)

Anime News Network - 20 November, 2009 - 15:46
Pokemon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life just opened in Japan 4 months ago
Categories: Anime

Guess The Japanese Gadget!

Rinkya Blog - 20 November, 2009 - 15:01


What do these books do?

Have a wonderful weekend ^_^


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Categories: Otaku Culture
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