by is like a Reese's Cup: Two great tastes that taste great together! Recently on display at the Tokyo Toy Forum, this sucker is scheduled to be released around the end of February and should run just under $40. The robot actually transforms into a vehicle which fits the little Mickey behind the wheel of the rig. Don't expect these to be around long, and I wouldn't count on them being sold outside of Japan, but you never know...
OPTIMOUSE PRIME (get it?)
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Mickey Mouse and Optimus Prime -together? This little ba
by is like a Reese's Cup: Two great tastes that taste great together! Recently on display at the Tokyo Toy Forum, this sucker is scheduled to be released around the end of February and should run just under $40. The robot actually transforms into a vehicle which fits the little Mickey behind the wheel of the rig. Don't expect these to be around long, and I wouldn't count on them being sold outside of Japan, but you never know...
by is like a Reese's Cup: Two great tastes that taste great together! Recently on display at the Tokyo Toy Forum, this sucker is scheduled to be released around the end of February and should run just under $40. The robot actually transforms into a vehicle which fits the little Mickey behind the wheel of the rig. Don't expect these to be around long, and I wouldn't count on them being sold outside of Japan, but you never know...
Oh yeah, did I mention that Batman is dead?
DC comics had teased the fact that Batman would be taking the dirt nap for quite some time in a storyline that would be called 'Batman: R.I.P.' Makes sense, right? 
So, people went out and bought the issues to this historical storyline that went through all of the Bat-titles, meaning you couldn't just buy Batman, you had to buy Robin, Nightwing, Detective Comics (you get the idea), if you wanted the full story. DC head honcho Dan DiDio claimed that the story would change Batman's world forever, but after some amazingly wild twists (a little too wild and chaotic) everything pretty much went back to status quo -including the fact the Batman was still alive at the end of 'Batman: R.I.P.'? Okay, so what gives? So people invested their time and money into multiple issues of a story about Batman dying where Batman doesn't die only to -get this- have Batman die that same month in a completely different title that really has nothing to do with the R.I.P. story at all! The deathblow actually takes place in Final Crisis #6, the most convaluted and ridiculously written story in years. Nobody even cares! The second oldest superhero in history and they force a non-dramatic death in a lame meaningless story. Captain America died last year and made headlines in papers across the country. The issue in which he dies sold out in minutes and spent a couple of weeks going for $200+ a copy. I picked up Final Crisis #6 the day after it came out, off a stack of many more copies, just to see how it happened. No fuss. No fanfare. No real story. People are already expecting him back soon. It's just hype. DC Comics has become all flash and no substance. This was just an excuse to sell more comics with their "Battle for the Cowl" storyline where people are now going to battle for the right to wear the Bat-tights, which is basically just a rehash of the Reign of the Supermen storyline from the 90's and even that ended with Superman stepping back in. Don't worry Bat-fans. Batman is about as gone as Colin Farrell's sex drive.
So, people went out and bought the issues to this historical storyline that went through all of the Bat-titles, meaning you couldn't just buy Batman, you had to buy Robin, Nightwing, Detective Comics (you get the idea), if you wanted the full story. DC head honcho Dan DiDio claimed that the story would change Batman's world forever, but after some amazingly wild twists (a little too wild and chaotic) everything pretty much went back to status quo -including the fact the Batman was still alive at the end of 'Batman: R.I.P.'? Okay, so what gives? So people invested their time and money into multiple issues of a story about Batman dying where Batman doesn't die only to -get this- have Batman die that same month in a completely different title that really has nothing to do with the R.I.P. story at all! The deathblow actually takes place in Final Crisis #6, the most convaluted and ridiculously written story in years. Nobody even cares! The second oldest superhero in history and they force a non-dramatic death in a lame meaningless story. Captain America died last year and made headlines in papers across the country. The issue in which he dies sold out in minutes and spent a couple of weeks going for $200+ a copy. I picked up Final Crisis #6 the day after it came out, off a stack of many more copies, just to see how it happened. No fuss. No fanfare. No real story. People are already expecting him back soon. It's just hype. DC Comics has become all flash and no substance. This was just an excuse to sell more comics with their "Battle for the Cowl" storyline where people are now going to battle for the right to wear the Bat-tights, which is basically just a rehash of the Reign of the Supermen storyline from the 90's and even that ended with Superman stepping back in. Don't worry Bat-fans. Batman is about as gone as Colin Farrell's sex drive.
Mighty Muggs shelf
Not sure how to store your growing Mighty Muggs collection? Maybe you're just not looking hard enough. Or maybe you just weren't quick enough. Take a look at this little number:
A gentleman from Roanoke, VA recently took advantage of the Steve & Barry's clothing stores going out of business and liquidating their fixtures by getting an amazing deal on what would appear to be the perfect storage unit for any Mighty Muggs collection. This fixture went for $20 and each of the 30 cubbies are 6 Muggs deep, which means that you can store 180 Mighty Muggs displaying your favorite 30 out front. Awesome. I think it's time to take up carpentry.
A gentleman from Roanoke, VA recently took advantage of the Steve & Barry's clothing stores going out of business and liquidating their fixtures by getting an amazing deal on what would appear to be the perfect storage unit for any Mighty Muggs collection. This fixture went for $20 and each of the 30 cubbies are 6 Muggs deep, which means that you can store 180 Mighty Muggs displaying your favorite 30 out front. Awesome. I think it's time to take up carpentry.
Romero is back with "Diary of the Dead"
In 1968 George A. Romero scared the crap out of the world with "Night of the Living Dead". He followed that up 11 years later with "Dawn of the Dead", and in 1985 gave us "Day of the Dead", (which was my personal favorite, though many would disagree). Most 'Dead' fans thought that was it for Romero and his 'De
ad' films, but in 2005 we were given "Land of the Dead". Since we had to wait 20 years between installments I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that "Land" was going to be the last hoorah.
Imagine the shock and awe of horror fans everywhere when we were treated to Romero's "Diary of the Dead" just 2 years later!
"Diary of the Dead" was the first thing I bought with my Christmas loot, and I usually don't buy a DVD without seeing it, but for this I made an exception.
It should always be remembered that George Romero created this sub-genre. The whole zombies taking over the world and society thrown into chaos, even the idea of zombies craving human flesh, it all comes from Romero's 'Dead' films.
The "Resident Evil" Video games and films like "28 Days Later" and "Shaun of the Dead" were all inspired by the original "Night of the Living Dead".
The first preview for "Diary" didn't look so good to me, and a friend told me to bother, so my expectations were low, but I have to say I enjoyed it and was glad I made the purchase.
First off, you should know this film is shot first person documentary style like "Cloverfield" or the "Blair Witch Project", this may cause some to groan, but the camera is held with a steady hand, and it won't make you dizzy. Also, yeah, Romero scores no points for originality using this kinda played out gimmick, but it does make for some truly creepy moments. There is an opening scene of a news crew on the scene of a triple homicide, bodies are being loaded into the back of ambulances, one starts twitching, it doesn't end well.
The story centers around some young film students who happen to be making a movie out in the woods when the dead start to rise. The director of this student film decides to keep his camera rolling and document the ensuing chaos. You pretty much have to suspend disbelief, and not ask why the heck you would walk around trying to film while zombies are taking over the world. I mean if your girlfriend is being attacked by her undead younger brother, wouldn't ya put down the camera for a sec and help out? As long as you can get over that, "Diary" is pretty entertaining.
There are also lots of voice over cameos from heavyweights like Wes Craven, Stephen King, and Quentin Tarantino. You really have to listen for them, but they're there! Stephen King is great as a wacked out screaming preacher.
The special effects are also pretty good considering the low budget. It's almost all CG, but it works well. If I was going to grade this I'd give it a B, not great but darn good and worth a look. Also, Dead fans can rejoice because Romero's next project is entitled "Island of the Dead"! The King is back!
ad' films, but in 2005 we were given "Land of the Dead". Since we had to wait 20 years between installments I had pretty much resigned myself to the fact that "Land" was going to be the last hoorah.Imagine the shock and awe of horror fans everywhere when we were treated to Romero's "Diary of the Dead" just 2 years later!
"Diary of the Dead" was the first thing I bought with my Christmas loot, and I usually don't buy a DVD without seeing it, but for this I made an exception.
It should always be remembered that George Romero created this sub-genre. The whole zombies taking over the world and society thrown into chaos, even the idea of zombies craving human flesh, it all comes from Romero's 'Dead' films.
The "Resident Evil" Video games and films like "28 Days Later" and "Shaun of the Dead" were all inspired by the original "Night of the Living Dead".
The first preview for "Diary" didn't look so good to me, and a friend told me to bother, so my expectations were low, but I have to say I enjoyed it and was glad I made the purchase.
First off, you should know this film is shot first person documentary style like "Cloverfield" or the "Blair Witch Project", this may cause some to groan, but the camera is held with a steady hand, and it won't make you dizzy. Also, yeah, Romero scores no points for originality using this kinda played out gimmick, but it does make for some truly creepy moments. There is an opening scene of a news crew on the scene of a triple homicide, bodies are being loaded into the back of ambulances, one starts twitching, it doesn't end well.
The story centers around some young film students who happen to be making a movie out in the woods when the dead start to rise. The director of this student film decides to keep his camera rolling and document the ensuing chaos. You pretty much have to suspend disbelief, and not ask why the heck you would walk around trying to film while zombies are taking over the world. I mean if your girlfriend is being attacked by her undead younger brother, wouldn't ya put down the camera for a sec and help out? As long as you can get over that, "Diary" is pretty entertaining.
There are also lots of voice over cameos from heavyweights like Wes Craven, Stephen King, and Quentin Tarantino. You really have to listen for them, but they're there! Stephen King is great as a wacked out screaming preacher.
The special effects are also pretty good considering the low budget. It's almost all CG, but it works well. If I was going to grade this I'd give it a B, not great but darn good and worth a look. Also, Dead fans can rejoice because Romero's next project is entitled "Island of the Dead"! The King is back!
OKTAPODI
Oktapodi is one of five films nominated for Best Animated Short Film at this year's Academy Awards. It's actually a graduation film by six students who attended Gobelins in France, and now it's up for an Oscar. Who'd a thunk? I guess it shows that you don't need a big budget or big names to make a big impact.
Gi. Joe 25th Anniversary line continues to impress!
In 2007 Hasbro celebrated G.I. Joe's 25th anniversary by completely revamping the original figures with amazing results.
Hasbro had been trying over the years to resurrect the 3 3/4 size Joes and Cobras with not so successful results. Lines like "G.I. Joe vs. Cobra", "Spy Troops", and "Valor vs. Venom" scored points for originality, but never quite seemed to hit the mark.
Hasbro finally figured it out, instead of trying to update the characters, just release them in all their retro, cheesey, 80's glory. Instead of putting Shipreck, everyones favorite sailor, in a modern, pratical, outfit, give him his original duds, (which makes him look like a member of the Village People), and don't forget his pet parrot! Because who wouldn't want to charge into battle with a squaking, light green bird attatched to them?
While the characters are wearing their original outfits, the figures are all new sculpts with mind-blowing articulation. These new guys have swivle wrists, jointed ankles, and ball jointed necks, so they can look in any darn direction you want! Gone are the "o rings", those black rubberbands that could snap in the event of , well , twisting your figures around at the waist too much. Now the figures are simply jointed at the torso, allowing for even more poses, and no more broken crotches! There isn't a male aged 25 to 35 who doesn't know the heartbreak of a broken crotch. You could try gluing it, but it just wasn't the same. Same goes for broken thumbs, which would result from trying to force a weapon into a figure's hand, well that also, is now a thing of the past, the new figures are made of a softer plastic that bends instead of breaks.
The original Joes and Cobras had guns and knives sculpted right to their bodies, so you couldn't remove them, now they're all removeable! You can take Snake-Eyes pistol out of his holster and stick Zartan's dagger securely into his boot!
Could it get any better? Yes. Hasbro just added Specialist Matt Trakker to G.I. Joe's ranks. Sound familiar? He's a character from another 80's toy line, M.A.S.K.! Seriously, how cool is that!?
There are a truckloads of more G.I. Joe and Cobra goodness on tap for 2009, Target will have exclusive Tiger Force and Python Patrol jets, Toys R Us is going to have a Viper Five pack, and Hasbro is gearing up for a line of figures from the upcoming G.I. Joe movie, so if you like G.I. Joe, go to your local retail store and check these out!
Hasbro had been trying over the years to resurrect the 3 3/4 size Joes and Cobras with not so successful results. Lines like "G.I. Joe vs. Cobra", "Spy Troops", and "Valor vs. Venom" scored points for originality, but never quite seemed to hit the mark.Hasbro finally figured it out, instead of trying to update the characters, just release them in all their retro, cheesey, 80's glory. Instead of putting Shipreck, everyones favorite sailor, in a modern, pratical, outfit, give him his original duds, (which makes him look like a member of the Village People), and don't forget his pet parrot! Because who wouldn't want to charge into battle with a squaking, light green bird attatched to them?
While the characters are wearing their original outfits, the figures are all new sculpts with mind-blowing articulation. These new guys have swivle wrists, jointed ankles, and ball jointed necks, so they can look in any darn direction you want! Gone are the "o rings", those black rubberbands that could snap in the event of , well , twisting your figures around at the waist too much. Now the figures are simply jointed at the torso, allowing for even more poses, and no more broken crotches! There isn't a male aged 25 to 35 who doesn't know the heartbreak of a broken crotch. You could try gluing it, but it just wasn't the same. Same goes for broken thumbs, which would result from trying to force a weapon into a figure's hand, well that also, is now a thing of the past, the new figures are made of a softer plastic that bends instead of breaks.
The original Joes and Cobras had guns and knives sculpted right to their bodies, so you couldn't remove them, now they're all removeable! You can take Snake-Eyes pistol out of his holster and stick Zartan's dagger securely into his boot!
Could it get any better? Yes. Hasbro just added Specialist Matt Trakker to G.I. Joe's ranks. Sound familiar? He's a character from another 80's toy line, M.A.S.K.! Seriously, how cool is that!?
There are a truckloads of more G.I. Joe and Cobra goodness on tap for 2009, Target will have exclusive Tiger Force and Python Patrol jets, Toys R Us is going to have a Viper Five pack, and Hasbro is gearing up for a line of figures from the upcoming G.I. Joe movie, so if you like G.I. Joe, go to your local retail store and check these out!
Star Wars retold
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Here is a clip of a girl doing her best to give a recap of the original Star Wars trilogy. I'm not sure what movies she was watching, but at least she got a lot of the names right and that's more than I can say for some people.
DVD releases for Jan. 20th
TOP PICK
- The Powerpuff Girls: Complete Series (10th Anniversary Collection)
OTHER RELEASES
- American East
- Amusement
- Center Stage: Turn It Up
- Chris Rock: Kill the Messenge
- Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (Special Edition)
- City of Ember
- The Deal
- Emergency!: Season Five
- The Express (Full Screen)
- The Express (Widescreen)
- Igor
- Max Payne (2-Disc Unrated Edition)
- Max Payne (Unrated Edition)
- MGM: When the Lion Roars
- Moonlight: The Complete Series
- National Lampoon's Stoned Age
- National Lampoon's Stoned Age (Unrated)
- The Notebook (Limited Edition Gift Set)
- Poison Ivy 4: The Secret Society
- Repo! The Genetic Opera
- The Rockford Files: Season Six
- Saw V (Full Screen Edition)
- Saw V (Unrated Collector's Edition)
- Saw V (Unrated Director's Cut)
- Waking the Dead: Season Three
- The Powerpuff Girls: Complete Series (10th Anniversary Collection)
OTHER RELEASES
- American East
- Amusement
- Center Stage: Turn It Up
- Chris Rock: Kill the Messenge
- Chris Rock: Kill the Messenger (Special Edition)
- City of Ember
- The Deal
- Emergency!: Season Five
- The Express (Full Screen)
- The Express (Widescreen)
- Igor
- Max Payne (2-Disc Unrated Edition)
- Max Payne (Unrated Edition)
- MGM: When the Lion Roars
- Moonlight: The Complete Series
- National Lampoon's Stoned Age
- National Lampoon's Stoned Age (Unrated)
- The Notebook (Limited Edition Gift Set)
- Poison Ivy 4: The Secret Society
- Repo! The Genetic Opera
- The Rockford Files: Season Six
- Saw V (Full Screen Edition)
- Saw V (Unrated Collector's Edition)
- Saw V (Unrated Director's Cut)
- Waking the Dead: Season Three
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