More Wonder Woman

That left bracelet was driving me batty. I worked a little more on it. I think it looks much better.



03.27.11, 2:30 am

Wonder Woman Painting in progress

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The beginning. Feb 1, 2011

Suckerpunch

Okay...I don't even know where to start. This movie was a moving religious-like experience for me. OMG. It's as if the universe put me in front of a screen & said, "You want to know what to do? You need direction? You want to make your dreams come true? Okay, fine, here is what you do." For two hours my mind was in a state of unbelievable bliss & complete concentration. It was everything I have ever wanted to see on the big screen in one place, in one movie. The acting was perfect, the screenplay was perfect, the soundtrack was perfect, the direction was perfect...I cannot find anything about this movie to criticize. The way the film was shot was exactly the way it should have been. The sets, the design, the special effects...everything was just...well, perfect.

The last movie that came close to achieving this was probably V for Vendetta. Suckerpunch may very well be my 2nd favorite movie of all time.

It was my "Up". "Up" really moved me, but not at this level. It didn't really make me believe the message. THIS movie made me feel like all I have to do is walk out of the theater & conquer the world...and I believe it.

So, if you weren't sure you wanted to see it or not, my suggestion is OMG, hell yes, go see it! See it IN the theater. It will really lose a lot on TV or video, unless you have a really sweet home theater.

I don't expect it to do too well. I don't think many people will grasp it. In fact, T heard two women in the restroom of the theater after the movie saying just that. They liked it, but they were a little confused & not sure they got it. It will, for the most part, be lost on the mainstream. That's okay, that's what "Up" was for.

This movie was for me. For me & T & those like us.

Thank you Zack Snyder.

Elvira, Mistress of the Dark Model Kit

This is a 1/8th scale model of the buxom babe, Elvira. The model is a recreation from her 1988 film "Mistress of the Dark". It features her classic couch pose, as well as her ferocious poodle "Algonquin", a skull, rat & candelabra. You can get it for $34.99 on Entertainment Earth's site, or $29.99 over at Monsters in Motion. I've never ordered through Monsters in Motion before, so if you have a good or bad experience with them, let me know.

These models are usually pretty limited & once they are gone, they never show up again. If you want it, make sure to get it now. Elvira Models are one of the few collectibles Elvira fans can get their hands on. There's not a huge amount of merchandise for this sultry siren.

You can check out Elvira's Website for some autographed merchandise.

Have fun darlings...and Unpleasant Dreams. :)

Hastings $9.99 Action Figure $ale!

Head over to Hastings to check out the figures they have for $9.99. You can order online. Some of them, like the Doctor Who figures, are great deals, others, like the G.I. Joe Bat, are not really a deal. There's about 6 pages worth of figures though, & one of those pages might have that missing figure you've been searching for.

Movie review "Battle of Los Angeles"

Avoid this film. This is 2 hrs. of shaky cam, repetitive plot, thin as paper characters, bad & many times muffled dialogue & it lacks any tension or suspense. You know the outcome of almost every situation. OMG, I have never wanted a refund from a movie more in my life. Hollywood really needs to figure out how & when to use the shaky cam. NEVER EVER use the shaky cam for every frame in the film. The military cliches are way overdone. Director Jonathan Liebesman makes Michael Bay look like a compositional genius.

Now, if you love watching people play first person shooters & your review of a "good" film would be, "Stuff blew up awesome & the CGI rocked!" I would say, this is YOUR movie. Go knock yourself out.

Oklahoma is on fire

So far today we have had 22 different fires break out today. Many of them around the city I live in. Smoke filled the air for quite a while today. Over 50 houses have been destroyed.



I hope all the fire fighters come home safe & they are able to contain the fires. All of this on top of the horrible earthquake & tsunami in Japan.

Too much devastation for one day.

Spring & Summer Movie Figures!!!

I am excited, but nervous, about the upcoming Green Lantern movie. True, the fellow I wanted to portray Green Lantern is the guy they got, but the previews have me cringing a bit. The first figures have made an appearance & lucky you, I've got links & info on them! The one you see above is of Hal Jordan, played by Van Wilder himself, Ryan Reynolds (woo-hoo!). The sculpt is pretty good on this 6" figure. Each figure comes with a build & connect piece that eventually forms a complete separate figure.



Next we have Tomar, a member of the Green Lantern Corp (above) and Nautkeloi (below).



They are all produced by Mattel & should run around $16.99 each. A little pricey. You should be able to find them at all your local giant corporation stores like Wal-Mart & Target sometime in May, but don't forget, your local comics shop is usually always willing to order them for you. The more of you that ask them, the more they are likely to order.

Another cool collectible will be the Green Lantern Movie small busts. These are highly detailed & will run you around $75.00. The one below is of the loveable Kilowog. Kilowog measures approximately 7 1/4-inches wide x 6 2/3-inches tall x 4-inches long and is packaged in a 4-color box. Limited edition of 4,000 pieces.



Another big superhero movie hitting the big screen this Spring/Summer is Captain America.




These figures (one pictured above) are pretty highly detailed figures with excellent sculpts from Gentle Giant. They haven't been finalized yet, but expect the finished product to look very similar. Diamond Select is the company that snagged the rights to make these & they have set their price right around $18.99. I didn't find a size, but it appears to be the same size as the McFarlane lines which ran around 5 1/2 to 6" tall. They are also rumored to include a partial diorama that will fit together.

There will also be Captain America mini-mates.

New Buck Rogers Figures

Good Monday to all my lovely followers. All 6 of you. I hope your week is fantabulous. Boy am I excited! This week starts off with an amazing announcement! New Buck Rogers in the 25th Century figures.



I am assuming these figures are the same size as Mego figures, which would put them at 8 inches. They list the size as 1/9th scale. Buck has a removable helmet, screen accurate laser pistol, 2 sets of hands, Z-body with 22 points of articulation, and the white screen accurate costume.

The company producing these is a small independent company called Zica.

Wave 1 of the Buck Rogers series includes: Buck, Hawkman, Kane, Tigerman, & a Draconian Guard.

Wilma & Twiki are planned for wave two. Hopefully the Princess as well. If you are a really big fan of Buck Rogers like I am, make sure to head on over to Gil Gerard's website & purchase them directly through him with or without an added autograph!

Star Wars in 3-D

If you haven't heard, the Star Wars Saga is being converted to 3-D. Yep, all 6 movies are being meticulously entered into the magic 3-D computer to make them pop out of the screen. The best part of this though is the fact that they are going to once again find their way to the big screen! Oh yeah, Star Wars in the Theater once again! You know I'm excited. They could make them black & white for all I care, as long as I get to see them in the theater again! I've seen them all, twice, some of them more than twice, in the theater already, but with the nice new theater we have here I am stoked!

Okay, so the first one, Phantom Menace, will be hitting the theater on Feb. 10, 2012. Mark it on your calendars. Make sure to ask off from work NOW! Don't take any chances!

I know where I will be on Feb. 10, 2012!

May the force be with you.

Conan

Attention: This could be your last chance

I have posted stuff about Alex CF in the past and this is going to be yet another post about Alex CF. Why? The guy's a genius. Not only is he an amazing artist who builds all the neat creatures or goblins or monsters you've always been afraid might be lurking about in the shadows, but the guy is in a band, Light Bearer. Oh, and he's British. How cool is that?

Now, the reason I think you need to know about Alex CF is because he is getting ready to take a break from monster building. That means his last monster, his last work of genius, might just be that, his last. So, what does that mean for you? Well, it means you need to go snatch it up. He sells his art, his monsters, his work. That's right. You could own one of Alex CF's very limited collection of monsters.

What was his last work? Get this...The Trappings of the late Charles Dodgson, also known as the writer Lewis Carroll. How freaking cool is that?!

Go check it out here: Alex CF



Also, go check out the South UK metal band's FaceBook page here: Light Bearer

And for the sake of all that matters, buy something! Even if it's just a song. It's hard being a creative genius. The pay sucks.

The new Thundercats animated trailer is here!

It looks awesome. I can not wait! Cartoon Network, this Fall.

Think Geeks ipad arcade stick

For all you gamers with an I-pad, this makes your I-pad just like those old sit down table top arcades. Cool. Think Geek has them! One for $24.99 or get two for $39.99.

Tonner dolls, Barbie Dolls, Blythe Dolls, & more

Do you collect dolls? If you answered yes, then I suggest you head on over to Entertainment Earth right now. This is the very last day to get in on their buy one, get one 50% off. That is huge savings for those of you who collect the more expensive dolls, like Tonner, which can run into the hundreds of dollars.



So go, Scoot! Head on over & get 'em while they last!

New Stuff to Drool Over

Apparently there is a Star Wars Myth/Legend that I was unaware of. I know, hard to believe. Don't faint. Way back before the dinosaurs, in 1983, Return of the Jedi was filmed. There was a rumor even before its release of a scene of Luke building a new lightsaber. Once it hit theaters, many people were very disappointed that the rumored scene didn't make an appearance. What happened to it? Where'd it go? Did it get cut? Did it exist at all? For years the rumor persisted. Once DVD's came along & director's cuts & deleted content became a standard on those DVD's, many hoped that somehow the missing scene might re-emerge. It didn't. Even with the release of the Special Editions it failed to show back up in the film. Many began to believe it was just a myth. Then, just as it seemed all hope was lost, the story boards of the fabled scene surfaced! There was still a slight chance that the scene had indeed been filmed. Finally, last year at Celebration V, the man himself, George Lucas, announced that the scene had been found & would be restored & placed back into the Bluray version of the Return of the Jedi. There were cheers of joy! Then, the privileged Celebration attendees were lucky enough to get to see the scene as they showed it on a large screen. From there, EFX Collectibles constructed a new lightsaber replica. Called the "Star Wars ROTJ Luke Skywalker Reveal Light Saber Replica" it is available for $499.99 on the Entertainment Earth website. It has, however, already completely sold out on the EFX website. Brian's Toys also has some still available for pre-order.

These are going quick. If you are a Skywalker fan, I suggest you jump on this. I think it will be one you will regret not owning in the future.

Now on to some less serious & fun collectibles. The anime "One Piece" is a whole barrel of fun. I loved it. Finding figures for your favorite anime series' is always quite a challenge. The big box stores NEVER carry them. Comics shops can usually order them, but the price bump usually hurts...a bunch. If you have enough, get your local retailer/comic shop to order it for you & just look at the price bump as a donation to keep your favorite comic shop open & around. If you just can't, I suggest Entertainment Earth.

Now that we've taken care of how to get it, let's look at what it is we want! Lol. Two really awesome "One Piece" figures! Monkey D. Luffy & Chopper! Chopper frakkin' rocks! Both are produced by Bandai. Monkey is available now at a price of $34.99 and Chopper is available as a pre-order for the price of $16.99.





So there you have it. A couple new things to save your pennies for. Thanks for stopping by!

Dr. Sketchy class in OKC

Anyone want to go with?

Sometimes I think....

Then, sometimes I paint.

Thundercats.....HoOOoOOOOOoooo!!!!!

OMG! There are some really sweet new Thundercats figures coming to a retailer near you & on the web at Entertainment Earth this fall. It looks like both Mezco & Icon Heroes are putting out a Lion-o. Mezco's is a 14" version with sword of omens & a limited 14 points of articulation. His claw shield is sculpted on & non-removable. The price isn't too bad at $34.99 & the wait for this one won't be eternal with the date sometime in July of this year! You can pre-order now at Entertainment Earth or stop by your local comics retailer & see if they can order it for you.



Icon Heroes doesn't just have a snazzy Lion-o of their very own, but also a kick-ass Jaga & an excellent sculpt of the Jackalman as well. Jaga is expected sometime in August with Jackalman close behind sometime in September. Both figures are 6 inches tall, static or non-articulated figures. Both do have removable & extra parts however. Jaga has a helmeted & non-helmeted head & the Jackalman has two different right arms that can be swapped out. The price is a little high at $29.99 each, but it's a small independent company trying to find it's footing. Their sculpts really are A+ work, so when you consider the attention to detail & outstanding likenesses the cost seems fair.



Wait! We're not done. Hard Hero Enterprises/Products also has a figure coming out & you won't have to wait long. With a release date of sometime THIS month, this 10" Mumm-Ra statue could be in your eager hands before you know it. It is supposedly an extremely limited edition & one has to wonder exactly how limited with a price tag of $199.99. I love Thundercats more than most, but there's just no way I could spare that for a 10" non-articulated statuette of the bad guy.


Btw, if yu haven't heard the news yet, there is a reason for the sudden interest by retailers to snag anything out there related to Thundercats. This fall on Cartoon Network, Thundercats gets relaunched. Ban Dai has the rights for the toys of this new series. See the video below for a look at both. Personally, I'm excited. It's nice to see them again.

Best.Weekend.Ever.

Well, the snow has melted & Snowacolypse 2011 is over. Tomorrow it's back to work & copy making & listening to people complain. It's okay though. Really. These last 6 days were absolutely amazing. No work, no time, no worries. Just me & T & Leela being together & doing our thing.


I started a huge 36" x 42" painting of Wonder Woman, T wrote, Leela played a whole lotta ball in the hall. We slept in every day until around 2pm & stayed up until 5 or 6am almost every day. I haven't felt so relaxed & free in a long time. THIS is why I love snow in Oklahoma. Not only is it beautiful & almost never happens, but when it does, everything stops. EVERYTHING. Oklahoma has no idea how to deal with more than 2 inches of snow. We got at least 6 to 8 inches. The University had no plan in place to get that much snow cleaned up, therefore, total shutdown for 4 work days. The city didn't do much better. There was at least 6 inches of packed snow & ice on the roads making them extremely slippery. Oklahomans all drive trucks. Rear wheel drive or light end front wheel drive. Not good in those conditions. So, again, everything shuts down.



T & I built a snow wall after the second round of snow. We planned on walling up the entire gazebo to make our very own Echo base. The sun came out though before we finished and it came crashing down the next day. I love that T is always game for getting out & playing in the snow. I couldn't be with anyone more fun! We spent a couple of hours building that wall & laughing & throwing snow at each other. No time. No worries. No work. No J.O.B. work. I mean, we worked. Real work. Honest work. She worked on her writing & I worked on my art & loved every single moment. So, yeah, back to the clock tomorrow, but hey, they are forecasting snow on Tuesday & Wednesday, so the snow gods just might bless us again. I love snow. Stay warm my friends. Cherish every spontaneous moment.