The Ong-brothers from the Philippines are well-known as Rotobox Vinyl Anatomica where they customize Munnies, like Gundam robots and superheroes. Here’s their latest creation – the Valkyrie VF-1J MegaMunny.
BitCoin or Big Wow! Comicfest?
May 28, 2013 by 3 Comments
It was hard for me to decide which convention to go to when Bitcoin the future of currency and Big Wow! Comicfest 2013 happened at the same time at the San Jose Convention Center. The nerd in me wanted to find out more about this new form of cryptocurrency called Bitcoin (BTC) created by Satoshi Nakamoto. But anyways, I’m probably boring people now, let’s get on with another episode of Ramen from Big Wow! Comicfest:
FanimeCon 2013 This Weekend!!!
May 24, 2013 by 3 Comments
Where is the Retrenders team going to be at this Memorial Day Weekend? We’ll be at FanimeCon from May 24-27 taking place at the San Jose Convention Center in San Jose, CA.
For more info, go to: fanime.com.
Sailor Moon Makeover Art
May 12, 2013 by 4 Comments
All time manga and anime favorite Sailor Moon returns for it’s 20th anniversary this year. Naoko Takeuchi & Kodansha Comics have announced the simultaneous worldwide release this Summer 2013 and Momorio Clover Z will provide the theme song. In light of the celebration, here’s some cool Sailor Moon makeovers by artist Abraham Cruz.
Introducing the Cosplay pop outfit: the Super Dolls
April 8, 2013 by Leave a Comment
What happens when you put together a World Famous Cosplayer, a World Cosplay Summit Grand Champion, and Cosplayer/Singer/Voice Actress together? You get the – Super Dolls featuring Alodia, RiE, and Fujaara with their first single: “アジアの変身（Asia no henshin)” The album drops May 2013 in the Philippines and June 5th, 2013 in Japan.
New Captain Harlock Animation from TOEI
April 4, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Captain Harlock is back from TOEI Animation and will be released this Autumn 2013. The animation will be directed by Shin Aramaki. Here’s the teaser trailer:
Suidobashi Heavy Industry – KURATAS
July 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
My fellow Retrenders writer SW biko likes his Hyundai Elantra Zombie Survival car, but I will take this from Japan – the KURATAS:
The Japanese Singing Note Toy
July 8, 2012 by 3 Comments
Japanese toys are innovative, unique, and just plain weird! But hey, what’s life if it’s not spontaneous? So, what did our favorite engineering friends come up with this time? It is the cutest and weirdest instrument ever!! See how it works! The man in the video is Novmichi Tosa, the inventor of Otomatone – this wacky new instrument sweeping the nation. It follows a scale and comes with musical notes and everything!
FLCL Canti Action Figure
July 6, 2012 by 2 Comments
Anybody remember the anime Fooly Cooly (FLCL)? I still remember the first time watching it and how I was mesmerized by it – I just couldn’t get enough of it. Japan’s AmiAmi will soon be selling a really cool Canti figure. It’s very pose-able with various points of articulation.
Viral Video Friday: Super Mario 3D Art
June 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Time-lapse video of artist Chris Carlson drawing Mario in 3D with chalk.
Gundam Inspired Streetwear is Coming!
April 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
This ain’t for cosplayers but for the street & urban wear cool people.
Bandai recently announced it’s opening Strict G stores around Japan which sells men’s apparel inspired by the Gundam world. Basically Bandai is getting into the wacky and tough streetwear business. At least they will be getting it right by first doing some collabs with top urban wear companies like Alpha and Swans.
A SuperFan Builds Kaneda’s Bike for Charity
April 10, 2012 by Leave a Comment
I want to be in Kaneda’s biker gang!
Akira is one of the most iconic anime films and has inspired many cosplayers and fans building Shotaro Kaneda’s motorcycle. But this new bike has Akira’s creator Katshuhiro Otomo’s blessings. From his hometown of Fukuoka, Japan – Mr. Tejima built Kaneda’s famous futuristic super bike.
Quick stats: The bike took Mr. Tejima 7 years to build and cost him around $121,000USD.
Viral Video Friday: Frou Frou + RahXephon AMV
March 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Since the advent of YouTube, everybody and their mom cuts and splices their own fan/tribute music videos to their favorite anime or cult TV show. Here’s a good one using Frou Frou’s single “Must Be Dreaming.”
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