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Back To The Future II DeLorean Toy

March 10, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

More 1980s goodness, the iconic Back to the Future time machine car – the DMC DeLorean. Yes, there’s been many toy versions of this, but this exclusive version for Entertainment Earth is the best, it’s the Back to the Future II DeLorean 1/15 scale with hover conversion kit for flying. And it has electronic sounds and effects too. The only bad thing is it doesn’t come with a Doc Brown or Marty McFly action figure, but you can fit some 3 3/4 action figures like G.I. Joes in the seats.

MSRP: $49.99USD

For more details of the toy and to buy it, go to: Entertainment Earth – Back to the Future II DeLorean.

Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: 1980s, Back to the Future II, DeLorean, DMC, Doc Brown, films, Marty McFly, time machine, time travel

Knight Rider KITT Toy Car & Michael Knight

March 10, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

If you grew up in the 1980s, you may remember the NBC TV show Knight Rider. Out now and only available @ Entertainment Earth – the coolest ever Pontiac Trans-Am ever – the Knight Rider KITT car. The 1/15 scale toy car has electronic lights and sounds, and features iconic KITT voice of William Daniels. The KITT car can spew out 4 phrases:
“I am KITT….”
“All systems functioning.”
“May I recommend you engage my auto-cruise mode?”
“Michael, I detect vehicles…”

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Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: 1980s, action, KITT, Knight Rider, Michael Knight, NBC, Pontiac Trans-Am

Art by Vincent Tomczyk

March 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

What is this chair made out of? Wood? Plastic?

Wrong. Wrong. It’s made out of paper! Paper? The paper art series is by LA-artist Vincent Tomczyk and no digital technology was used. Vincent hand-crafted all the paper and paint. All the objects have rich detail and look amazing.

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Filed Under: Art Tagged With: gallery 825, LA, Los Angeles, modern art, paper, paper art, pop art, Vincent, Vincent Tomczyk

Artwork Giving Me the Creeps by Wolfgang Stiller

March 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

German artist Wolfgang Stiller calls this his “Matchstickmen” series. He came up with an idea of creating large-scale wooden matchsticks with burnt head molds. It’s creative and a little creepy.

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Filed Under: Art Tagged With: Gallery, Geman, Matchstickmen, modern art, pop art, Python Gallery, Wolfgang Stiller, Zurich

Japan Only: Gummi CandyMen made from 3D Printer

March 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

What do you do when you have access to a 3D printer? Make life-like gummi candymen! Thanks to FabCafe in Japan – you can just hop into their store and design whatever you can with a 3D printer.

For more details, go to: FabCafe (keep in mind – the website is in Japanese – you will need a translator.)

Filed Under: Design Tagged With: 3D Printer, Asia, candy, FabCafe, Gummi Bears, Japan, Jpn

Only in Asia: McD’s French Fry Parties

March 6, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

It’s my French Fry Party!! at McDonalds!! Image via Kotaku.com

These potato parties started out by kids in Japan, since French Fries are cheap, the kids just order a bunch of French Fries at McDonalds. Now it’s all the rage in Asia, as youngsters order bunches of fries. I have to admit McDonald’s French Fries are very yummy, but the my doctor would go nuts! I’m scared to ask for the sodium and calorie count.

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Filed Under: Culture, Food Tagged With: Asia, fast food, french fries, fries, Japan, Korea, McD's, McDonald's, potato

Egg Carton WWII Fighter Plane

March 5, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

Image via Mirror UK News

Why not build a life-size World War II fighter plane out of egg cartons? That’s what architect Jack Munro and sculptor Charlotte Austen did. They took 6 long hard weeks using 65,000 egg cartons building the iconic British fighter plane – the Spitfire.

The stats: 36 ft in size, 6,500 egg cartons, 10,000 stapes, 5,000 nails, and 450 Pritt Sticks.

CHELLES BATTLE PRO 2013 – 6year old B-Girl Destroys It!

March 4, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Since I grew up in the 80s, I had breakdancing in my blood and throughout the years, you think you’ve seen all the crazy moves and it’s been done before or something. It’s kind of like the NBA Slam Dunk Competition at the All-Star game – what’s new? What kind of new moves? Hasn’t every possible move been done already? Well check out this Kiddie Battle @ CHELLES BATTLE PRO 2013 – this 6 year-old B-girl Terra from UK London (Soul Mavericks Crew/DJ Renegades) rips it!!! If you have to watch one YouTube video this year, watch this!!!

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: 2013, Bgirl, bgirl Terra, breakdancing, Chelles, DJ Renegades, Kid Battle, London, Soul Mavericks, UK

Brand NEW Graphic Novel: Everybody Loves Tank Girl

March 4, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Tank Girl returns in Everybody Loves Tank Girl graphic novel from Titan Books. It’s all new, but just not for EVERYONE. I mean if you don’t like sexy Tank Girl and friends, bad words, drugs, guns, humor and straight-out wackiness – then this graphic novel isn’t for you. Co-creator/author Alan C. Martin and artist Jim Mahfood takes us on a wild ride as Tank Girl gives us the inside look at The Tank; their adventures in babysitting their neighbors’ son Feldman; Tank Girl and friends trying to avoid the evil Arty Farty Gang, and many more crazy insane stories.

Jim Mahfood’s artwork is super-fun to look at with the various strips in black and white and colored. Plus in the back of the book, there is a collection of his Tank Girl galley artwork. One word – SEXY. And best of all is the out-there sense of humor. I mean if you don’t get it, you probably won’t get it Tank Girl, but for all us Tank Girl fans – we get it. I admit I was laughing hard at “The Sixteenth Annual Australian Swearing Competition short! No SPOILERS here – you will just have to BUY to graphic novel to read it and laugh your butt off.

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Hardback Graphic Novel: Everybody Loves Tank Girl

Author: Alan C. Martin

Artist: Jim Mahfood

Publisher: Titan Books

MSRP: $19.95USD

Available: February 22, 2013

Filed Under: Books, Comics, Reviews Tagged With: Alan C Martin, artist, comedy, graphic novel, Jim Mahfood, satire, Tank Girl, Titan Books, UK

Revoltech Iron Man Mark VII

March 3, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

If you really hate the Marvel standard 4 inch Iron Man action figures, why not order a Revoltech Iron Man?

Japanese toy company Kaiyodo’s latest Sci-Fi Revoltech action figure – the Avengers Iron Man Mark VII. The figure is slightly pricier at around $60 but you gets lots of cool details, inner workings of the Iron Man suit, and highly articulate ball joints which makes this very posable.

MSRP: $57.00USD

Grab one @ BigBadToyStore.com – Revoltech Iron Man Mark VII.

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Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: Batman, Batmobile, DC Comics, Iron Man, Japan, Kaiyodo, Marvel Comics, Revoltech, Thunderbirds, Tumbler

Viral Video Friday: Wonder Woman Fan Film

March 1, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

This is stunt veteran/director Jesse V. Johnson’s fan short film for DC Comics’ Wonder Woman. It’s really well done with high production values.

For more info, click the link: Wonder Woman short film.

Filed Under: Comics, Videos Tagged With: DC Comics, fan film, Jesse V Johnson, Nazis, short film, Wonder Woman, WWII

Golden Ninja Spiki Necklace Giveaway

February 27, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

MaiHiro x HoneySoYummy Contest

MaiHiro is an artist collab group creating and designing cool toy characters and they are giving away a Golden Ninja Spiki Necklace. This giveaway is easy, it takes only 3 easy steps – 1. Like this photo on Honey’s Instagram, 2. Share and like this post, 3. Comment on this photo.

For more info, go to: MaiHiro.net

Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: Facebook, giveaway, Golden Ninja Spiki Necklace, HoneySoYummy, Instagram, MaiHiro

Matt Helm Novels are Back!

February 26, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

These days, we can’t get enough of Jason Bourne, Mission Impossible, and James Bond-type films from Hollywood. The public is craving for good “Tom Clancy-esque” espionage thrillers in print or in films and, lucky for us, Titan Books will be re-issuing author Donald Hamilton’s Matt Helm novels. Matt Helm was a military assassin during World War II, where he worked for a covert group to eliminate Nazis. During the 1960’s, the Matt Helm character caught the public’s attention, and has since sold over 20 million books worldwide, while spawning 27 paperback adventure novels. The character inspired a network TV series and four films starring Dean Martin, which were loosely based on Donald Hamilton’s character, and were set-up to be more of the slapstick comedy/action film variety. So, I’m pretty much still waiting for Hollywood to get the correct version of Matt Helm on screen and rumors have been swirling that director Steven Spielberg will take a hack at it. In the meantime, Titan Books will release the first two books in the Helm series – Death of a Citizen and The Wrecking Crew.

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Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: Death of a Citizen, Donald Hamilton, Matt Helm, The Wrecking Crew, Titan Books

Nick Cardy: The Artist at War

February 22, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

Nick Cardy is best known for his comic book art during the “Silver Age of Comics,” where he drew DC Comics’ Aquaman and the Teen Titans. Cardy, who’s now in his 90’s, is releasing a collection today of World War II art titled Nick Cardy: The Artist At War showcasing his work in the Army from basic training to Europe’s final days in the war.

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Filed Under: Books, Comics Tagged With: 1940s, Aquaman, DC Comics, Nick Cardy, Silver Age, Teen Titans, Titan Books, World War II

Viral Video Friday: Gowe – Aurora

February 22, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

I really dig this MV by Seattle rapper Gowe – it’s his tribute to that classic arcade/video game-style we all know and love. Happy Friday everyone!

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: 16-bit, Aurora, gowe, music video, mv, We Are Hypergiants

Dead Space: Liberation

February 8, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

Dead Space: Liberation is a brand new graphic novel by British sci-fi/fantasy illustrator Christopher Shy and British writer Ian Edginton and the story follows the events after EA’s hit video game Dead Space 2, plus acts as a prequel to the upcoming Dead Space 3.

In Liberation, we find out there’s another Marker on the planet Uxor. Earthgov Sergeant John Carver now races back to save his family as religious fanatics attack the Marker site. John is then forced to join with Ellie Langford and Captain Robert Norton as they race to unlock the true secrets of the Marker, fight off Unitology, and save mankind.

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Filed Under: Comics Tagged With: Christopher Shy, Dead Space 3, EA, Electronic Arts, graphic novel, Liberation, Titan Books, UK, video game

Viral Video Friday: Paperman Trailer

February 8, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Just cute.

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Disney, Disney Animated, short, video games, Wreck-it Ralph

AJ’s Toy Boarders: Skate Series 2 Out Now!

February 4, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

These plastic green figures aren’t Army Men, but AJ’s Toy Boarders sporting a skater figure in a skating action. The plastic toys come in a 24 pack count with 8 different skating action poses.

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Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: AJ's Toy Boarders, army men, plastic, toys

The Aylesford Skull by James P. Blaylock

January 28, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

James P. Blaylock is back with all new Langdon St. Ives adventure after a twenty-year absence. “The Aylesford Skull” takes us to Victorian England 1883 where scientist/explorer Langdon St. Ives and villain Dr. Ignacio Narbondo will face off again.

Langdon St. Ives is now living in Aylesford with his wife Alice and two kids – Eddie and Cleo, while unbeknownst to them, Dr. Ignacio Narbondo is setting his plans into motion by pirating a ship in nearby Egypt Bay and grave robbing in Aylesford. A mysterious man from the past appears to Langdon and finally tells him of Narbondo’s past and his plan to open a portal to the dead. The villain decides to kidnap Langdon’s son – 4 year old Eddie. The action begins as Langdon now races off to London to save his son and stop Narbondo’s portal to the dead from opening.

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Filed Under: Books, Reviews Tagged With: Aylesford, genre, James P Blaylock, Langdon St Ives, steam, steampunk, Titan Books, UK, Victorian England

LEGO A-Team Van

January 18, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

A neat LEGO custom build of the iconic A-Team van. It also has R/C action.

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Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: A-Team, builds, Lego, R/C, Technics, Vimal Patel, vmln8r

Marvel’s The Avengers PVC Set

January 15, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

If you just can’t enough Marvel’s the Avengers, check out this neato PVC 3″ figure set featuring – Captain America, Iron Man, Thor, Hawkeye, Black Widow, Black Panther and Ant-Man with The Wasp.

MSRP: $19.50USD

Buy it @ Marvel.com – Avengers PVC Set.

Filed Under: Toys Tagged With: Avengers, Black Widow, Captain America, Hulk, Iron Man, Marvel Comics, Stan Lee, Thor, Wasp

Viral Video Friday: BTS – ILM & Avengers, ‘Nuff Said!

January 11, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

Fans of Marvel’s Avengers film will enjoy this Behind-The-Scenes look at ILM’s visual effects magic!

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Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: comics, Disney, ILM, Iron Man, Lucas, marvel, Oscars, visual effects

The Art of Butter

January 9, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Sculptor Jim Victor and his wife Marie Pelton uses butter not for cooking, but sculpting butter statues. The butter sculptures are highly detailed and has won the couple worldwide acclaim.

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Filed Under: Art Tagged With: butter, Conshohoken, cooking, cows, dairy, Jim Victor, Marie Pelton, milk, mymodernmet, Pennsylvania

Classic Monopoly Tokens on the Retiring Block

January 9, 2013 by Stephen Jang Leave a Comment

Today, toy company Hasbro is generating some PR buzz for the classic board game Monopoly by retiring one of its classic tokens. The public will get the chance to vote on which classic token to be saved – either the car, thimble, boot, Scottie dog, battleship, hat, iron or wheelbarrow.

You have until February 5, 2013 on Monopoly’s Facebook page to decide. My vote is for the “Iron”. Vote!!!

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Filed Under: Collectibles, Games, Geeky Tagged With: Board Games, family, hasbro, monopoly, tokens, vote

Walking on Clouds

January 7, 2013 by Stephen Jang 1 Comment

In Rio de Janeiro, a cool multi-media art piece was setup in a public place by artist Eduardo Coimbra. The art piece named “Nuvem (Cloud) combines large painted canvas, lights, and mirrors.

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