McFarlane Toys + Hanna Barbera = Fun

If you are a big Hanna Barbera fan and an action figure freak get ready! McFarlane Toys, who in the past have made Movie Maniacs and other awesome figures, have struck a deal to produce sets and figures from the classic Hanna Barbera Library. These figures will include the Flintstones, Tom & Jerry, Quick Draw McGraw and others. The single figures will be priced around $12.00 with the action set depicting famous and memorable scenes going for about $22.00. Start saving your allowance now kids! There's more info at: info@spawn.com. Thanks to Big Jim Bell for the heads up.

International Toy Fair

The International Toy Fair is set to be in New York City Feb.12th-15th, 2006. All the newest toys will be displayed for distributors and wholesalers alike. The show is NOT open to the general public, but I will try and keep you up on all the news or any exciting toy news! Supposedly Spencer Stanley is going because he works at Kidoodles. Maybe I can get some good news from him. He's a guy I worked with at my retail job. Who knew Kidoodles was so generous to new employees? What a sweet job. Why don't I have a sweet job? Oops...there I go again. Anyway, stay tuned!

Lucy Lawless News

Lucy Lawless, who was Xena, is signed on as a cast member for Battlestar Galactica for the third season. Undoubtedly probably dooming the show to cancellation, but maybe not! The next episode featuring her cylon character will air Feb. 24th. Too bad I don't get cable, thank the Gods for Chuck at work who continuously feeds me Battlestar dvds. If you haven't been watching the new Battlestar Galactica, I suggest you spend your "extra" time doing so! It is the BEST show on television. And definately NOT because of Lucy Lawless. I mean, she's a welcome addition, but she's not why the shows good. Just watch it.

Artistic types have more what?

According to the February 2006 issue of Discover magazine on page 10 under Flash:

"Artistic types have more sex - which may
explain the persistence of schizophrenia in the human population, according to two
British psychologists."

So what does that mean? If we don't get it we go all crazy on people. That sounds about right.

Cyborg Name Decoder

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I had to use my "other" name.

Unleashed

This Unleashed Luke Skywalker was one of the first of the Unleashed series to be made. If you want to invest in a good action figure the Unleased have been good investments so far. They sell for about $14.95 and some have Quadrupled or more in price. They can be tough to find, but that's part of the fun of collecting. This is #2 on my Aquire list.

Futurama

Hey, I am asking people to start a letter or e-mail writing campaign to FOX to get them to put Futurama back on. Please help me. E-mail them at: askfox@foxinc.com

Here are some of the reasons I listed for renewing the show:

1. It was on TOO early the first time around. They had it on at 6:00pm BEFORE the Simpsons. Now there's a lovely time slot between the Simpsons and the Family Guy.

2. Why not repeat Cartoon networks success by pairing up Futurama with the Family Guy?
Most of America now already associate the two together.

3. Any marketing or rating genius can see that since they placed the live action piece o' crap between the Simpsons and the Family Guy, that ratings have slipped. Ratings can only be helped or improved by placing Futurama in this time slot and removing the piece o' crap.

4. Because it is/was one of the funniest shows ever.

5. Anything else you might think to add.

Go out and bring some great sarcasm and full belly laughs back to FOX!

SAVE FUTURAMA!!!!

why

I work a retail job as some of you may know. It's not a retail job like wally world, where you expect that every 9 out of 10 people that walk in are morons. No, it's a book store. I won't say which one, but the one Jeb Bush probably wouldn't pick. Some bright person actually called today and asked to speak to the astrology dept. And they were serious. The ASTROLOGY department.....oh, hold on, let me see if Madam Ruby is still here or if she's gone home for the day. GEEZ! I love the calls..."CAn I speak to someone in the Book Dept.?" What! We are a freakin' BOOK store! And how many of our customers DON'T understand what Out Of Print means? I know sometimes when you work somewhere you get used to the lingo, but come on people, f-n THINK! Out Of Print. What does Out of Order mean? Do you continue to put quarters in the machine? Out of print means they don't PRINT it anymore. DUH! When I say, "oh, I'm sorry, it looks like we can't order it for you because it has gone Out Of Print.", your reply should not be, "What does that mean?" or, "So you can't get it?" THAT's WHAT I JUST SAID!!!! Maybe some of Those people don't know that they even PRINT books. They were just put there on the earth all put together in the correct order like that "other" book. I know, I'm ranting, but doesn't anyone use their brains anymore? I admit, sinces Sam's Club moved in next door, our customer IQ has dropped considerably, but it's not just our customers. In the last month, I have been honked at 3 times for making a complete stop at a stop sign in a residental area. Honked at! For stopping at a STOP sign. What the Hell!? Has anyone else encountered this?

Holy Crap! Star Wars + Transformers !!!

Yep, thats right. This is a holy grail of sorts. Not only do you get the transforming ability of Transformers, but you get Star Wars too! The x-wing transforms into a Luke robot complete with tiny figure inside the robot! Go to:

http://store.yahoo.com/wizarduniverse/nov053686.html

for more!

Movie Set

Here is part of a very ambitious set I am painting. This is for a stop-animation movie featuring Halo figures. So far, just the base coat is layed on. Next, detailed bricks of stone. Think pyramids.

Newest Art

Here is a piece I just finished. The title is "Blue Window" I really love the feel of this piece. Very moody.

Jen Tucker Birthday Extravaganza

If you are wondering why I haven't Blogged in a while, its because I've been recovering from the Birthday Festivities. I had a great birthday and got lots of goodies. Turayis baked me a delicious cake. Marble with dark chocolate frosting. Yum!

More Plastic Dreams

Another sweet piece of plastic is the comic book version of HELLBOY brought to you by Mezco. This one is sweet because it is the truest comic art version that has been released. Sure, I love Ron Perlman and the movie versions are super cool, but it is really nice to see the 2D version in a 3D form finally.

Sweet Plastic!

I figure since this blog is art, love, & action figures, it's time for the action figure part. Marvel Legends has several really nice figures out. Right now the hardest to find (and if you find one, grab it for me!) is the Johnny Blaze morphing into Ghost Rider. Not to be confused with the no-morphing black jacket version. It has over 15 points of articulation (or bendy points for the non-toynerds) and comes with the old school motorcycle. Believe me, if you don't want it now, you will when the movie hits the theater in 2006.

Wizard World Texas 2005

I finally got to meet my favorite ACTOR!!! Ron Perlman. He's played Hellboy, Vincent, and tons of other roles. He was such a friendly fellow. I got a great autograph and this pic!




The EMPIRE also showed up, and were acosting small children!

Another work in progress

This is another piece I've been working on. Another piece of masonite/canvas will get attached to the lower left. I'm still trying to figure out how to attach it.

Art I'm working on

This is the "Organic Ball of Joy" from a dream I had. It was made of a nerf/stretch armstrong material, and when i hit things with it, they became joyful! It's not finished. It's a work in progress.

My pumpkin

This is the pumpkin I carved, lit from within. Does he look familiar?

Cookies and Pumpkins

So, Turayis and I made cookies and carved pumpkins. It was a blast. Our cookies were gingerbread and our pumpkins turned out great!

Ha! I have posted a pic! Albiet an old one, but nonetheless a pic! Victory is mine!