Are you fan of Ultraman flicks or those great kaiju movies from the 1960s? Well, this toy “Special Effects Diorama” by Bandai Japan hearkens back to 1960s movie house Tsuburaya Productions. If you haven’t heard of Tsuburaya Productions, I suggest you Google or Wiki it.
Godzilla Replica Special Effects Playset
August 8, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Blazing Glory in the Odyssey Vol. 1: History Lesson
August 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
What if my favorite action directors Quentin Tarantino and Robert Rodriguez had their take on creating Captain America? This hot and spicy jambalaya soup has everything; the supernatural elements, the PG-13 superhero moments, the real-world geopolitical issues, add some zombies (and Dracula to the mix) and of course some bloody violent action into the mix and you get Dave Elliot’s Blazing Glory in Odyssey Vol. 1: History Lesson.
The Power of LEGOS and Magnets
August 6, 2014 by Leave a Comment
This custom LEGO playset was revealed at Brickfair Virginia 2014. This is the M:Tron Corporation magnet factory built by Blake Foster. It took over 2 years and over 100,000 bricks to build this cool looking space factory.
The First Chapter of “A Challenge” by Jeremy Arambulo
August 5, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Attention Bruce Lee fans, martial art fans and online comic fans, check out the first chapter of “A Challenge” by artist Jeremy Arambulo. This online comic book series is inspired by the true story of Wong Jack Man, the rival of Bruce Lee. The backdrop is San Francisco, the year 1964, set in Chinatown, “A Challenge” revolves around 3 friends Frank, Jack and Nancy. Their lives begin to change after meeting the legend Bruce Lee.
Martin Hsu “In Dreams” Gallery
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
If you’re in Taipei this August through September, stop by artist Martin Hsu’s exhibition “In Dreams” at the Wrong Gallery. “In Dreams” is Martin Hsu’s take on “Little Red Riding Hood” and bowl of noodles. The “In Dreams” exhibition runs from August 9th thru September 2nd, 2014.
Frankie’s Garage: The Hellcat’s 700 Horses
August 4, 2014 by Leave a Comment
There’s the Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and Chevy Camaro Z/28. Now comes the Dodge Challenger SRT Hellcat with 707 horses and 650 pounds of torque. Mr. Jay Leno takes a look at this mean muscle machine.
Viral Video Friday: The Ting Tings “Wrong Club”
August 1, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Another great Ting Tings track that makes you wanna dance on a Friday. The Ting Tings with the “Wrong Club.”
Jpop Summit & Ramen Festival 2014
July 29, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The Ramen crew attends the annual Jpop Summit Festival in SF Japantown and Union Square. The festival celebrates not just the genre of Jpop music, but also anime, manga, cosplay, and Japanese culture. Also this year, they introduced the Ramen Festival this year which packed-in the crowds.
Viral Video Friday: Getaway Day – Trip to Mexico
July 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
With all the hustle and bustle that is all things San Diego Comic-Con, I can’t wait for my comp days! And this video reminds me the need to getaway.
Gallery Nucleus: Heroes In A Half Shell Celebration
July 25, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Way back in the 1980s when Mirage Comics published Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird’s creation The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, nobody had any idea how big these green turtles would get in pop-culture. From all the movies, cartoons, toy lines and other merchandising, the iconic Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are still here today kicking butt.
On July 12, 2014 in Alhambra, CA, Gallery Nucleus and Nickelodeon presented an “official” TMNT art exhibition for the 30th Anniversary. Over 30 artists were involved showcasing TMNT artwork. Also featured, were production stills, memorabilia, storyboards and many other neat things from Nick’ cartoon series. In collaboration with our LA outfit Project 760 Productions we give TMNT-fans a glimpse of what happened at the event.
Doctor Who: The Eleventh Doctor Issue #1
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
One of the most popular actors to play the Doctor was Matt Smith. Look for more Matt Smith adventures as the Eleventh Doctor with this on-going series by Titan Comics. Writers Al Ewing & Rob Williams and artist Simon Fraser delivers the first issue to Doctor Who fans.
Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor Issue #1
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Are you craving more David Tennant Doctor Who adventures? Then this all-new series published by Titan Comics should to the trick. Doctor Who: The Tenth Doctor follows the Doctor to New York City to find new companion. This 5-issue story-arc is bought to you buy Eisner Award-winning writer Nick Abadzis and fan-favorite Elena Casagrande.
LEGO 76023 The Tumbler
July 22, 2014 by Leave a Comment
LEGO has sold various versions of The Tumbler from the Batman: The Dark Knight Trilogy throughout the years, but this future release will be the ultimate version, the LEGO 76023 The Tumbler.
Kids Logic Mecha Nations MN03 Transformers Megatron
July 21, 2014 by Leave a Comment
HK toy maker Kids Logic is on a roll with their big-head cute Hasbro-approved Transformers G1-style line-up of light-up LED action figures. Here’s the latest from Kids Logic, the Mecha Nations MN03 Transformers Megatron 6″ figure.
The Art of Films: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes & Rise of the Planet of the Apes
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
As I kid, I remember watching Planet of the Apes with Charlton Heston on TV and like Star Wars, Star Trek and Buck Rogers made an sci-fi impression on me. And then I got all excited in 2001, with Tim Burton’s vision of Planet of the Apes and that was hot mess of suck, kind of like X-Men 3: The Last Stand. Now after many years, 20th Century FOX has gotten the re-boot Planet of the Apes franchise in the right direction. To celebrate, Titan Books publishes The Art of the Films: Dawn of the Planet of the Apes & Rise of the Planet of the Apes.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes – Official Movie Novelization
July 18, 2014 by Leave a Comment
You don’t have to, but if you are the type of person that needs to read every tie-in to the main book and want to read things in order, then make sure you read Greg Keyes prequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm. By the end of “Firestorm”, the “Simian Flu” has spread worldwide causing millions of deaths, civil unrest and economic meltdown around the world, while Caesar leads all the apes to safety into Muir Woods. Based on the screenplay by Mark Bomback, Rick Jaffa and Amanda Silver, author Alex Irvine pens the novelization Dawn of the Planet of the Apes.
London Calling: House of Vans
July 16, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Like the one in Brooklyn, New York, kicks-maker VANS will be opening a House of Vans in London on August 9th, 2014. Not only will there be an in-door skate park, but a venue for musicians and artists alike. So the next time you take the Tube in London, stop at Waterloo Station.
The 30,000 square feet palace will be hipster fresh. Tunnel One will feature an art gallery; Tunnel Two will have the VansLab artist studios and a 100 person capacity screening room; Tunnel Three will hold a music stage for around 850 concert-goers and of course, a bar; Tunnel Four will hold the in-door skate park and restaurant/cafe; and Tunnel Five will hold another in-door skate park.
For more information, go to: House of Vans – London.
Japan: Mario Kart in Harajuku
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you play Mario Kart? If so, did you ever wish you can dress up like a character from Mario Kart and drive a real Mario Kart on the streets? Well, now you can. First you must have an international drivers license and hop on a plane to Tokyo, Japan. After that, you can check out Akibakart. You can rent these Mario Kart-like go-carts and ride along the streets of Harajuku, Tokyo, Japan.
Frankie’s Garage: Osaka Street Racing and Civics
July 15, 2014 by Leave a Comment
From BOWLS FILMS The Kanjozoku – Osaka’s Infamous Street Racers is a neat mini-documentary on the street racing scene in Osaka and their love of the Honda Civic. If you ever watched the anime Initial D or played Tokyo Xtreme Racer on the Playstation, then this will give you a taste of night street racing on the highways and byways in Japan.
Frankie’s Garage: The Future Nissan GT-R for Gran Turismo
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Designed in Europe and Japan is the Nissan Concept 2020 for the upcoming Gran Turismo video game. The virtual supercar might be the design for the next Nissan GT-R.
The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd
July 11, 2014 by Leave a Comment
Do you know who Fred Gambino is? I admit I don’t, but I’ve probably seen his work on book covers, video games and films. You will now know who he is with this Titan Books release – The Art of Fred Gambino: Dark Shepherd.
This is not a typical art book collection of personal works, it also includes Fred’s own personal passion project – his screenplay, concept art and snippet graphic novel intro to Dark Shepherd. Along with this, there are various paintings, illustrations, sketches, Photoshop images and book art covering Fred’s career with commentary.
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes: Firestorm
July 10, 2014 by 1 Comment
Rise of the Planet of the Apes (2011) was a successful reboot of the Planet of the Apes franchise. Capitalizing on the box-office smash, the sequel Dawn of the Planet of the Apes will open all across America this weekend. If you’ve seen any of the trailers you know that the San Francisco/Bay Area and the world is in a post-apocalyptic turmoil. How did it get this way? Well, it’s all explained in this official prequel “Firestorm” by author Greg Keyes.
“Firestorm” picks up right after the end of the Rise of the Planet of the Apes. During the memorable Golden Gate Bridge battle scene, where SFPD officers are fighting with the apes, Caesar leads his apes to escape into Muir Woods. We find out that their has been a media blackout of the Golden Gate Bridge ape incident. We are introduced to reporter David Flynn and his girlfriend primatogist Clancy. She tells David that she’s been brought-in to find the apes and it’s all hush-hush, but she leaves some computer files for him if anything goes wrong. David Flynn’s ex-girlfriend ER Doctor Talia Kosar finds herself with many patients with high fevers and sneezing up blood the past of couple of days. Her colleagues from another hospital email her about the same situation and Talia alerts the CDC. A mysterious military-style outfit has hired Clancy and hunter Malakai Youmans to find the apes in Muir Woods.
Legend of Korra Cosplayers @ FanimeCon 2014
July 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
More cosplay fun FanimeCon 2014. We are again up late, roaming around the convention floor, because you know, that’s the ‘con experience’ – 24 hours of anime and no sleep! Ramen host Jonelle spots 2 cosplayers cosplaying from her favorite Nick’ series – Avatar: Legend of Korra.
Sex, Drugs and Superpowers is Death Sentence
July 9, 2014 by Leave a Comment
The G+ Virus gives humans superpowers! Writer Monty Nero and artist Mike Dowling deliver an off-beat mature-audience superhero book in “Death Sentence.” In this world, the G+ Virus is like the AIDS virus that has spread across the globe affecting the general population. The G+ Virus is transmitted through unprotected sex, but the virus gives humans superhuman powers. There is a catch though, once you get it, you will ONLY have 6 months to live. Now what will you do with 6 months on the planet? What kind of superhuman power(s) will you get? And what will you do with your superpowers?
The Doodle Artist – WalgDP
July 7, 2014 by Leave a Comment
It’s all about textures and layers for this doodling artist. Currently living in Singapore, artist Dhanedra, Dhan aka WalgDP gets his ideas from film, comics, and games.
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