I’m hooked on coloring. Recently when I was at Michaels arts and craft store, I bought some TMNT coloring books and crayons. Dark Horse Comics just announced two adult coloring book releases: Avatar – The Last Airbender and Serenity. The coloring books will feature 45-pages of original artwork on thick paperstock. The 10″x10″ coloring books will cost $14.99USD each.
Dark Horse Comics Coloring Books
June 16, 2016 by 2 Comments
Custom LEGO Transformers Sideswipe
June 14, 2016 by Leave a Comment
If you’re not able to hunt down a G1 Autobot Sideswipe or the Masterpiece version, then about you build your own with LEGOs. LEGO fanbuilder Joe Perez aka MortalSwordsman builds a custom G1 Sideswipe. And it transforms into car mode and back in 9 steps.
Star Wars X-Wing Board Game
June 13, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I played lots of board games with my siblings when we were younger. One game in particular that was fun to play was the classic Screaming Eagles (1987) board game from Milton Bradley. Roll the dice and pick your cards. Somewhat similar and a little more complicated is Fantasy Flight’s new X-Wing Miniatures Game.
Warcraft: Durotan
June 10, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Before we start this review, let us take a moment to explain that I’m not a Warcraft fanatic or even a Starcraft hardcore gamer. In college, I was more of a Command & Conquer fan and played a lot of it, especially during final weeks from what I remember. With the release of the live-action Warcraft film this weekend, this paperback novel Warcraft: Durotan is the prequel storyline for the Warcraft movie.
This tale begins with the young Durotan learning how to be a leader of the Frostwolves orc clan from his dad Garad and mother Geyah. For generations, the Frostwolves have been living in Frostfire Ridge near the Greatfather Mountain, which provide food and shelter. A mysterious warlock Gul’dan appears and tells of a new evil coming to destroy their lands. Gul’dan asks Garad to join their united orc clans – the Horde. He promises a land to the South where there is much food, fresh water and better lands. Chieftain Garad dismisses Gul’dan as evil, but over the years the area of Frostfire Ridge becomes increasingly harder to hunt for food with harsher summers and winters.
Star Trek Currency – Canadian Silver Coins
June 9, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Oh Canada! The Royal Canadian Mint have printed a set of Star Trek Silver Coins. The subscription service will cost over $220CAD for the 4 coin Star Trek collection.
- Coin 1: Captain Kirk (priced at $54.95, ships in May, 2016)
- Coin 2: Scotty (priced at $54.95, ships in July, 2016)
- Coin 3: Uhura (priced at $54.95, ships in August, 2016)
- Coin 4: Spock (priced at 54.95, ships in September, 2016)
The Vans x Nintendo Collection
June 8, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The Vans x Nintendo Collection has just dropped into retail and Vans online. Nintendo fans will enjoy a variety of apparel and accessories like hoodies, shoes, backpacks, shirts and socks. Prices range from $12.00USD and up to $75.00USD.
New Pompeii by Daniel Godfrey
June 7, 2016 by Leave a Comment
One of our favorite sci-fi genre’s is about time traveling. In pop culture entertainment, we have a fetish for the “past”, like what if we could travel to the 1950s era or Roman times and so on, and then have the ability to change the future? I remember having a dandy of a time reading Timeline (1999) by Michael Crichton. A footnote, please do not watch the lame movie adaptation of Timeline (2003), but do read the book instead. In the vein of Timeline and Jurassic Park, Daniel Godfrey’s New Pompeii is this and more.
The protagonist Dr. Nick Houghton has been stuck in limbo as a part-time college intern and researcher, due to his dad’s outspoken negative comments against one the world’s biggest energy company Novus Particles. NovusPart has created technology to grab matter from the past and bring it into the future. For instance, the company saved the ancient Roman town of Pompeii which was destroyed by volcanic eruption. NovusPart was able to build a replica town called New Pompeii and saved many of the townspeople. With this incredible technology, history buff and researcher Dr. Nick Houghton is offered a job to see New Pompeii. He’s excited to see what real Roman’s are like and to learn how they interact at pubs, bath houses and in the homes. But as he steps into New Pompeii, he notices some discrepancies in the town and among the people. He wonders what happened to his predecessor Dr. Samson? And why are many buildings empty, when many of the poor townspeople have nothing? Nick begins to wonder if there is deeper conspiracy by NovusPart. It’s up to Nick, Roman leader Barbatus and his daughter Calpurnia to stop NovusPart from changing history and the timeline.
Frankie’s Garage: Renault Alpine Vision Concept
June 6, 2016 by 2 Comments
Renault’s new concept to road car with heritage from the A110 sports car. EVO takes a first look at French automaker Renault’s Alpine Vision concept.
Custom LEGO Star Wars First Order HQ MOC
June 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Don’t bad guys always have cool HQ’s? If you watched Star Wars: The Force Awakens, the First Order Garrison base was pretty incredible. Now LEGO master builder No More Bricks builds a big custom First Order Garrison HQ. It was displayed in Philadelphia at the 2016 Philly Brick Fest.
LEGO Marvel Super Hero Airport Battle 76051
June 2, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Okay, I admit I’m a Marvel fanatic and I’ve watched Captain America Civil War 3 times already in 3D IMAX. The airport battle scene was amazing. Now if you want to re-create this movie history scene again, then take a look at this LEGO Marvel Super Hero Airport Battle 76051.
Food Art: Stormtrooper Dim Sum
June 1, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Let’s yum cha with these Stormtrooper helmet-inspired Dim Sum Bamboo Steamer. This would be cool if had your dim sum served in this Star Wars Bamboo Steamer. Created by local SF artist Zard Apuya.
Takara/Tomy Metalkore Marvel Figures
May 25, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Just dropping into retail in Asia is Takara/Tomy have added more figures to their Metalkore Marvel line-up. Captain America, Spider-Man, Thor and the Hulk join in on the action. The figures have very limited articulation, just the arms move, but if you like a mix of plastic, diecast and for display, these figures are a nice pick-up.
Interstellar – Limited Edition 2-Pack
May 24, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Either you love Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar space epic or hate it with a passion, here’s something you can kind of like, the NECA Limited Edition Action Figure 2-Pack. It may not have the Hot Toys bling, but if you’re on a budget, it’s a nice 2-pack for display. The Brand and Cooper figures stand 8″ tall with articulation. The action figures come various accessories and with sculpted likeness of actors Matthew McConaughey and Anne Hathaway.
Interview with Artists Scrotumnose & Onihat
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We have double the fun in Artist Alley from FanimeCon 2015. Ramen host Eddie Ballar interviews artists David Alegre aka Scrotumnose and Ashley Tahilan aka Onihat. Davie talks about his food pun artwork and Ashley about her cool stickers.
Interview with Artist Whitney Jiar
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
We take fans into Artist Alley from FanimeCon 2015. Ramen and a Half host Eddie Ballar interviews artist Whitney Jiar about her art work and FanimeCon.
Interview with Jrock band Back-On!
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
This video was recorded at FanimeCon 2015, our Ramen and a Half host Eddie Ballar interviews the Jrock band Back-On! The band talks about how they got together and their favorite anime to watch.
Interview with Voice Actress Ai Nonaka
May 23, 2016 by Leave a Comment
With the biggest NorCal anime convention happening this Memorial Day weekend, we had some unreleased FanimeCon 2015 footage that’s out now! From our Retrenders vault, our interview with voice actress/singer Ai Nonaka. Recored at FainmeCon 2015.
Mindstyle x CoolRain NBA Series 2 Figures
May 22, 2016 by Leave a Comment
I recently blogged about the Mindstyle x CoolRain NBA 7 foot version figures. So, if you don’t have the extra large space at your house or deep cash pockets to buy those super large figures, then you can find the cheaper and smaller – 4.75″ tall figures for around $20.00USD at retail or eBay-type stores.
Frankie’s Garage: The Honda Civic Rally Car
May 20, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Honda is entering the world of rallying with it’s Civic Coupe. The once-popular “Fast & Furious” pocket rocket Civic will compete in the Red Bull Global Rallycross (GRC) in 2016.
The $10,000 NBA Figurines by MINDstyle x CoolRain
May 18, 2016 by Leave a Comment
The NBA playoffs are in full swing as we speak and being from the Bay Area, I’m huge Dubs fan. NBA basketball fanatics with deep pockets should check out this expensive NBA toy art figure collection from MINDstyle and toymaker/designer CoolRain. Over the years, South Korean artist CoolRain has designed his very distinctive toy art and this NBA figure collection reflects that. These figures cost a whopping $10,000USD each and stand around 7 foot tall. The NBA stars include: Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Blake Griffin, Kobe Bryant, James Harden and Lebron James.
Ramen and a Half: SVCC 2016 – Artist Ethan Castillo
May 17, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Ramen and a Half host Ramon Angel interviews young artist Ethan Castillo at Silicon Valley Comic-Con 2016 in San Jose, CA. Ethan drops a new art book: “I Still Really Hate Spiders!”
Titan Merchandise x Cartoon Network Collection
May 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Fans of the Cartoon Network shows can now grab their very own 3″ vinyl figure in this Titan Merchandise Cartoon Network TITANS Collection. The 12 figures in the main set include: Samurai Jack, Dexter, Mordecai, Uncle Grandpa, Gumball, Johnny Bravo, Steven Universe, Rigby, Grim, Eduardo, Finn and Deedee.
Red Bull Transforming Planes
May 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
These are not just any Red Bull cans. These are the Red Bull energy cans that transform into the iconic Red Bull Air Race planes. The Good Smile Company has 2 offerings available this June 2016, the more expensive and detailed Red Bull Air Race Transformable Plane and budget toy – the Red Bull Air Race Transforming Mini Plane.
Vinyl Pulp #13: Scott Wilkowski
May 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Our latest episode of Vinyl Pulp features the art figurine stylings of artist Scott Wilkowski. We interview Scott on his custom dunnies and glow ‘n’ dark toy art figures.
Frankie’s Garage: The Quadrifoglio – M3 Sedan Rival
May 16, 2016 by Leave a Comment
Arriving into US shores this summer 2016 is the 2017 Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio. This sporty luxury automobile looks to compete with the likes of the BMW M3 sedan and Alfa Romeo is hoping to sell lots of Giulia cars. The front end maybe a “love it” or “hate it” look for car fanatics, but it is packaged with a twin-turbo V6 producing over 500 horses and has an adjustable carbon fiber front splitter.
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