Snowcolypse 2012

It's was going to blizzard like crazy on xmas, but now...now the weather models say NOPE.

That makes me sad.  

I love snow.  I mean, I LOVE IT!  I love to play in it.  I love to shovel it.  I love to build things out of it.  Things like snow forts, snow walls, snow people, snow Daleks, snow Hutts and I get better at it everytime I get a chance to play in it.

I even enjoy getting the action figure out and playing with them.  IN THE SNOW!

Snow makes those Star Wars Hoth related toys even more awesome!

So everyone think, "Snow for Jen" and maybe, just maybe it'll work and I will get some snow.

If you want to see more snow action figure pics, check out my Flickr.

$10 Star Wars Leather Bound Novels

Go, right now to Barnes and Noble and pick up your $10.00 Leather bound edition of the Star Wars novels of the original trilogy!  It's an awesome edition of the books with a sweet leather cocover featuring Darth Vader.  From now until December 16th or while supplies last, you can pick this up for $10.  Any Star Wars fan would love this addition to their collection!

Buy one get one 50% off

If you are still looking for that thing to get the autistic or aspergian kid you know for the holidays, here's something that will help!  Entertainment Earth has buy one get one 50% on all their in stock model kits!

They have dinosaurs.

Cool vans!

Rockets!

And more!  

This sale runs December 5 to December 11, 2012.

Hellboy in HELL!

If you haven't been keeping up with Hellboy, you've missed something important.  I won't tell you what, but let's just say it has led to the fact that Hellboy has now gone to Hell.  Yep, he's in Hell.  The first issue of Hellboy in Hell came out this week.  If you're lucky, your comics shop will still have some.  If they don't, but you can't wait to read it, you have a second option: Online comic.  There's a sweet trial look if you aren't sure about reading a comic online.  Darkhorse has done an amazing job with the Hellboy comics online.  The online price is the same as the tangible paper copy: $2.99.  It works on the Android OS as well as Apple's OS, so you have no worries there.  The only problem you might encounter is if you want to read it on Kindle.  At this time, there's no Kindle support.  Sorry kids.  However, laptops and desktops are also a way you can read it.  So really, the Kindle is the ONLY thing it won't play on, pretty much.  Go, get you a copy now!  Look how far behind you are on reading one of the most amazing comics ever!  Go!  Hellboy in Hell!

New Marc Ecko Star Wars Shirts!

Just in time for the Holidays, Ecko has 3 new Star Wars shirts priced at $24.95.  The online site has some great deals.  25% off your order of $50 or more.  Go check them out!  There are some awesome hoodies and jackets as well!

Star Wars Wampa Ice Scraper

Think Geek again!

The Wampa Ice Scraper

100% Polyester.

Machine Washable!

17" x 8.5" (Mitt) 3" x 4" (Scraper)

$24.99

TARDIS Mini-fridge

Thinkgeek has it!  

Holds up to 6 cans of 12 oz. soda!

Plugs into a standard USB outlet or a 12v Car charger outlet.

Cooler on the inside.  

TARDIS sound effect that can be turned on/off.

$79.99

NASA shirt

Oh, I love this. 

LOVE it!  I'm a huge NASA fan.  I still shed a tear now and again over the lose of the shuttle program.  Ugh.  I can't believe we have to hitch rides to the space station that everyone else is building.  

It's offered by Thinkgeek.

It's a little pricey at $79.99, but apparently, that is not really pricey for bicycle gear.  That is what this jersey is.  It's a bicycle jersey.  It's has space age (Don't you love that phrase.  No, me either) fabric that supposedly keeps moisture off and odors away.  

So, if you bicycle and love NASA, then this is your dream jersey.  If you should bicycle, but don't and love NASA, then you are in the same boat as me.  

Flash -Ah-a!

Oh yeah.  It's a Flash Gordon shirt.  Just like Flash saved the Universe in.

$15.99 here.

Art and Special Effects How To's

Curious about how to sculpt monsters, draw monsters, fabricate armor, or any of those other cool movie prop type things?  Stan Winston's School has an online school.  You can pay to learn.  They also have a pretty awesome blog and a Facebook page you can follow.  If you have some cash and a burning desire to learn how to get into the movie biz making cool props or monsters, this is a great way to start.

Here's a small sample of what you can learn:

RAISE YOUR FIST!!!

Doro's new album is available right now!  It is also available to listen to via Spotify in case you are curious to have a listen.  Seriously though, she's the Metal Queen.  The Ronnie James Dio tribute song "Hero" is awesome enough for the price of the whole album.  "Revenge" is pretty frakkin' sweet, too.  "It Still Hurts" is another fantastic ballad with bad boy Lemmy.  Let me tell you, no one writes Ballads like Doro Pesch.  They will tear your heart out.  In a good way.  EPIC.  Then there's the German songs.  Good lord, how I love a woman that speaks German.  I love that Doro always includes her native language on at least one if not more songs.  Sometimes there's a translated song, sometimes not.  She finishes this one up with a cover of Metallica's "Nothing Else Matters" and it is haunting.  Hauntingly beautiful and kick ass.  Once again, Doro proves why she is and always will be the Goddess of Metal!!!!  \m/

Lumpy Space Princess

I adore the animated series Adventure Time.  It's funny and crazy and awesome.  One of my favorite characters is the Lumpy Space Princess.  She has quite the attitude.  And is HI-larious.  For realz.



Hahahaha...see?  So I decided to find as much Lumpy Space Princess Merch as possible for you.  wasn't that cool of me?  All the Lumpy Space Princess stuff in one place.  Feel free to send me some.  Thanks.

First off, is the Hot Topic Lumpy Space Princess SPLAT! toy.  She's made from that gooey stuff that splats on things.  She's only $6.50!

Next up is the 7 inch plush from Jazwares Toys.  This one will run you $12.99.  You can find it on Ebay, Amazon or here: Toywiz

There is also the 16 inch deluxe pillow cuddle from the same place & maker

for $44.99.  Good lord!  That's a little overpriced.

If you want items not made by forced child labor, Etsy has quite a few choices.

(Lumpy Space Princess Apron on Etsy)

Toys R Us has the Adventure Time Toy line 

that includes at least one figure of the Lumpy Space Princess.

$7.99 in stores or online.

Then there's the shirt.  "Oh my Glob! Lump OFF!"

Hahahaha!  You can find them for around $20 online.

News flash! Lucasfilm to be Bought by Disney!

WHAT?!?  What just happened?  I can't see straight.  The room is all spinning.  Lights...flashing.  I can't breath.

You read it correctly.  George Lucas is done.  He's had enough Nerdrage.  He's selling it off.  All of it.  

Star Wars is soon to be owned by Disney.  Princess Leia will be added to the Disney Princess roster.  There are already plans underway to begin work on the next Star Wars film.

I...I...I can't believe it.

I didn't see it coming.  

Some fans are beyond excited.  Others using hyperbolic metaphors like "rape".  Um, shame on you.  

That's being a little ridiculous.  Star Wars is a huge part of who I am, how I believe, and what I do, so don't try to justify that comparison to me.

I, myself, am right now, just caught off guard and a little shocked.

As soon as I can think it through, I'll let you know how I really feel.

***********************************UPDATE***************************************

Okay,  so the shock has worn off and I've thought about it.  I'm happy.  What better security for the legend then Disney.  No, I don't think Disney will make a horrid Star Wars film with Selena Gomez and Zac Effron. They aren't stupid.  Also, Lucas still has 40% of the decision making.  His CEO is still running the show, she just reports to a different boss.  This is about making sure that Star Wars is secure.  That before George Lucas leaves this earth he has it in safe hands and in a direction that is positive and nurturing so that it lasts way beyond him.  So many people have created things and died unexpectedly, thinking their children would take it and keep it going.  Jim Henson comes to mind.  His son ran the Muppets into the ground.  Luckily, Disney was interested in the property and saved it.  From that, we got that last Muppet film, which was fantastic!

(tee-hee)

There's a whole lot of Fanrage/Nerdrage right now.  I have to wonder about these people.  They spout hate and negativity and accuse the creator of the thing they claim to love of being evil.  Seriously?!  Are you people for real?  Hate, anger and fear are of the darkside.  You are nothing more than Sith.  Scared, weak, pathetic Sith.

George Lucas has given so much to the world and to his community.  The money he has poured into creating, art, and technology is amazing.  Not only that, but do you know what he said he was going to do with that 4 billion he is getting?

"George Lucas has expressed his intention, in the event the deal closes, to donate the majority of the proceeds to his philanthropic endeavors."

Explain to me how on earth anyone could call this guy evil?  You want evil?  Look at big oil.  Look at the gas companies and their waste water frakking.  Look at Wallstreet.  Look at what is happening in front of your eyes.  George Lucas isn't evil.  George Lucas is one of my heroes.  If it wasn't for him, my life would be very different.  As would millions of others.  I think of the thousands, if not millions of people employed just because of him.  People that have created medical technology or engineering feats because they were inspired by Star Wars.  Artists, toy sculptors, writers, fan film makers, composers, and the people that those people work for or support.  Evil doesn't create.  Even in Christian Mythology it is clearly stated that the Devil can NOT create.  

So, yes, I think this is an amazing deal.  Sure, it caught me off guard, but wow!  Holy cow!  Star Wars will live forever.  That makes me happy.

P.S.  Dear fanboys/girls...you loved the Avengers, right?  Disney owns Marvel, too.  Remember?

Arrow

I'm not usually much of a CW viewer, but I'll admit, they got me this season.  They reeled me in with Arrow. I've always been a fan of Oliver Queen aka Green Arrow from DC Comics.  I had some great Green Arrow/Green Lantern team comics.  Neal Adams and Dennis O'Neil were my intro to the character.  I loved finding Green Arrow's at garage sales.  I stayed with Green Arrow through some of his dramatic changes.  They were good changes.  I was there when Ollie met Black Canary.  It made my heart swell.  Those two were perfect together.

So, when I saw CW was doing a series based on Green Arrow I thought I'd give it a shot.  Why not?  I loved Smallville.  Best Superman series ever.  So far, I have not been disappointed.

Arrow's writing is SOLID.  The writer's know their character and the actor is PERFECT.  Stephen Amell really embodies a young Oliver Queen.  The Direction is wonderful and it looks as if they have spared no expense in production, which is really nice to see.

If you liked Smallville, or enjoy superhero shows, check it out.  I don't think you'll be disappointed.

Anime Suggestion

Sailor Moon, Utena, Project A-ko, Ghost in the Shell, Gatchaman, Space Battleship Yamato, Strawberry Panic, and more.  All Japanese Animation I adore.  Some old, some new.  Hulu and Netfix have a pretty good selection of anime.  I just finished the first season of "Birdy the Mighty: Decode" and I gotta say...I LOVED it.




The story starts with Birdy, our heroine, trying to capture some bad guys in space.  She ends up getting assigned to earth because they are hiding out on our planet.  She accidentally kills a young human boy.  Well, she mangles his body all up.  She manages to "save" him by bringing his consciousness or awareness into her body as the people she works for repair his.  So it's two people in one body.  She continues her search by night because she has to trade out with him during the day so he doesn't flunk out of school.



There's plenty of action, but the characters are awesome.  You really do get involved and care.  The thing I love best about Japanese Animation is that you really never know who will live or die.  Including your main protagonist.  I've watched anime before that left me utterly heartbroken, yet completely satisfied.  The sacrifice was justified and epic.    I have no idea how Birdy will end, but the end of the first season was intense.

So, if you love Anime, check this one out.  If you have never seen any Japanese animation, then this is a fun one to start with.  It's on Netflix right now.  It's dubbed (I like mine subtitled) but the dubbing is excellent.  Great voices that match the characters perfectly.  

Labyrinth Worm

C'mon, you know you want this.  That darn Labyrinth worm is so creepy cute!  When people come over they will squeal with terror joy! You can use it as part of your Jareth the Goblin King costume as well.  Stick it on your shoulder like a parrot and run around screaming that there's a worm on you.  Or, use it as your tea buddy.  Labyrinth worms love tea parties!  This plush is 13 inches long, 9 inches tall and 5 inches wide and so cuddly, you'll wonder how you managed to sleep before.  You can order it online at Entertainment Earth.

Limited Edition Batman Hoodie

Marc Ecko has made a kick-ass Batman Hoodie that is super limited and super cool.  It sports injected padding to buff you up if you happen to be a pencil neck. The hood pulls over just like the Dark Knight's so you can mask your identity and fight crime!  Its a 60/40 Cotton/poly fleece blend, so it's sure to keep you at just the right temperature on those long cold crime fighting nights.  It's $149.50 with free shipping.

4th Doctor Scarf

If you want to go as the 4th Doctor, played by Tom Baker, for Halloween, then there is one thing you MUST have.  The scarf.  The scarf of scarfs.  The longest scarf in TV history.  Now, if you don't have a friend like I do who has promised to make you one (okay, maybe she didn't promise me, but I'm hopeful despite the fact she's only had one lesson that I know of), then you have a new alternative!  Entertainment Earth is offering the Elope 4th Doctor Scarf for $49.99.  You can pick up a shorter version for $24.99.

Hurry though, Halloween is in 9 days!

Jar-Jar Binks in Carbonite

If you missed it the first time, you have a second chance to own the Jar-Jar binks in carbonite 3 3/4" figure as well as the entire Carbonite pack.  Brian's Toys has them in stock right now!  These were originally only available at the San Deigo Comic Con 2012.  $169.99 is the price they have set them at.

Marc Ecko Star Wars

Marc Ecko has been making sweet Star Wars clothing for quite a while.  I own a whole lot of it.  It's some of the most comfortable & best made stuff I own.  I have the Luke Skywalker hoodie.  It is by far my most favorite hoodie ever, which is saying something because I have had a crap ton of hoodies.  Not only is it super comfortable & super warm, but it has stood up to a whole lot of wear & tear.

The shirts I've purchased are also way comfy.  So soft.  The paint or screen printing ink doesn't crack easily and the images have yet to fade.  Sure, they are more expensive than the $9.99 Wal-mart Star Wars shirt, but they are totally worth it.

Go check all his cool gear out here: Star Wars Ecko