The Dark Crystal

This is a sculpture by the company MindStyle. They have other Dark Crystal Merch available as well. This stuff looks really nice and the Sculptors are listed as Jim Henson Company which might be the reason why. I really wouldn't mind having this on a mantle or even the center piece on a table.

Halloween and Politics

Get your Halloween Masks now at Entertainment Earth

One of these guys won't be around by November and we all know politicians are one of the scariest of all creatures!

Costumes Preview

Museum Replicas Limited debuted these, which I have been eagerly anticipating, at San Diego Comic Con. Authentic Star Wars Costumes. Detailed and available in many sizes. They look so good. So good I am afraid of the cost. I want my Bespin Fatigues. If you want to get the newsletter to be the first to know when they go on sale, head here: Museum Replicas

Frames Book from Sideshow

Here's an overpriced collector's item. I love collecting, but sometimes I can't believe the prices people will pay for things. How about:

* 1 - 250 - $4,000
* 251 - 500 - $4,250
* 501 - 750 - $4,500
* 751 - 1,000 - $4,750
* 1,001 - 1,138 - $5,000


Limited edition, Star Wars: Frames, filmmaker George Lucas' personal shot-by-shot selections from all six Star Wars films. Limited to only 1,138 copies and showcased in a beautiful wood-inlaid box, Star Wars: Frames contains six books, each corresponding to one of the movies in the Star Wars saga: The Phantom Menace, Attack of the Clones, Revenge of the Sith, A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and Return of the Jedi.
Each box is adorned with two exclusive high-relief sculptures of Darth Vader and Yoda. Each limited edition is numbered and contains a special portfolio with a bookplate signed by George Lucas. This extremely exclusive package will be limited to 1138 copies

Frames presents a photographic look at the cinema of George Lucas - in glorious widescreen, presented as never before on large-format press, over 1,300 images printed with the highest production values available to bookmaking.

Lucas' selections provide a visual history of Star Wars: Frames. This book represents the film from the narrative of Star Wars as seen through the eyes of its creator.

The Star Wars: Frames Book features:

* A numbered bookplate signed by writer-director George Lucas
* A custom limited-edition arts & crafts maple-wood case, flanked by two uniquely sculpted high-reliefs of Yoda and Darth Vader.
* Over 1,400 frames (more than 230 frames from each Star Wars film) in six leather-bound volumes (each 22" x 11"), hand-selected and reviewed by George Lucas
* Exceptional large-format film frames magnificently reproduced in a breath-taking original widescreen aspect ratio, as never before in the history of Lucasfilm publishing.

It's a nice book, but $4,000?! Or more? Seriously. I'll wait until I find one at a used book store or on Ebay or Half.com.

Snake Eyes 12 inch figure

Here's a Sideshow Snake Eyes twelve inch fully posable figure. He comes with:

* Fully articulated male (prometheus) body with 30+ points of articulation
* SPIE Rig harness and Pistol Belt
* Utility Pouches x2
* MK-18 Smoke Grenade Sub-load Pouch
* MK-23 Pistol Holster w/ Suppressor pouch
* Special Ops LAV (Light Assault Vest)
* Small Utility Pouch
* Ninjato Scabbard
* Ninjato
* Tanto Scabbard w/ Boot ties
* Tanto Fighting Knife
* Snake Eyes' Falchion Sword
* Two Pairs of Tactical Boots w/ Alternate Pose (Flexed or Neutral)
* Special Ops Wrist Bands
* Knee Pads
* Three sets of interchangeable gloved hands
* 9mm Sub-Machine Gun with Single Point Sling and Carabineer
* Suppressor for 9mm Sub-Machine Gun
* 30 Round Magazines x4
* Mk-18 Smoke Grenade x2
* M-48 Stun Grenade x2
* M-67 Fragmentation Grenade x2
* Mk-23 Pistol
* Mk-23 Pistol Suppressor
* AN/PEQ-6 Laser Sight
* Mk-23 Pistol Magazines x2
* 12-inch display base with G.I. Joe logo

Pretty sweet, ey? Only $119.99 now at Sideshow.

Sideshow Lord of the Rings

Here's a fun sculpt of Gandalf and the Balrog. It's from Sideshow collectibles for $299.99. Available for pre-order now!

Garfield minus Garfield

Go check out Garfield minus Garfield, it's hilarious. The chap that started the site has removed Garfield from the actual comic strip which really shows exactly how lonely and crazy Jon Arbuckle is. The link is here.

Interesting bill

A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. '
Bill # S.3361

So how are they going to police this? Wouldn't it require tons of man hours? I think it is a good idea, but I'm not sure they could actually make it work. Would a person have to drive to locations outside of their area just to get tested in order to get basic drugs for arthritis and stuff? How would California's medicinal marijuana program be affected. There seems to be more that needs to be outlined and worked on with this Bill. It would be nice to know that I am not paying for people to sell their Xanax on the street though.

Holy Opossum!

Look what I caught by motorrodding around. A cute baby opossum!

Interesting ploy

Well, if you can't join 'em, beat 'em up. I suppose it is held in the basement, but they've already broken rule #1. Unless the church version is different.

Possible the scariest movie still EVER!

This is from the NEW movie "Land of the Lost". New main characters, no Marshall, Will, or Holly, but they kept the scariest monster ever...the Sleestaks!

Time to outlaw Pugs and Labs too!

If you are one of those people believing Pit Bulls should be outlawed, well, looks like you are going to have to get rid of Pugs and Labs as well.

Associated Press - July 28, 2008 9:35 PM ET

TULSA, Okla. (AP) - Authorities say a dog believed to have attacked and killed a 2-month-old boy in Tulsa has been euthanized. Police say the infant was mauled this morning by either a Labrador puppy or a small pug at the boy's home. Officers say the baby's mother and grandmother were home at the time, but nobody was in the room when the attack occurred as the child was in a swing.

Replica Animal

$359.10 will get you an authentic Animal Muppet replica. Where you ask? Why Master Replicas, of course. These Muppets are the real thing from head to toe! So, if you love the Muppets, you are definitely gonna want one of these. They already sold out of Kermit, but they do have the Great Gonzo as well!

Tooth Fairy Marquette

Available now for pre-order, available in December 2008, from Gentle Giant, is a 8" tall, 7" wingspan Tooth Fairy Marquette from the new Hellboy: The Golden Army. Price is $174.99.

Terminator Salvation Trailer

Go here: Terminator

Hellboy II: Golden Army Figures

You can get your Hellboy II Figures right now at Mezco direct.

Greatest Barbie Ever!

I thought it was a joke at first, but no! Mattel is releasing a Hitchcock Barbie from the movie "The Birds". It should be out in October of this year for around $45.00.

Do you really want that new light bulb?

These new florescent light bulbs last longer, so they say, and are better for energy use, but did you know they contain the toxin and naturally occurring poison Mercury. Mercury is highly toxic and has been linked to everything from Autism to inflamed colons to angry fits and more. There are hundreds of websites dedicated to trying to stop the use of mercury all together and many testimonials from victims of Mercury poisoning. Personally, I love saving energy, but not at the cost of more mercury in our dumps. Even though the packages tell you how to properly dispose of these light bulbs, I have already taken my own small survey of people, and found that no one really feels that they will actually dispose of them any differently than old light bulbs. Most didn't even know you were supposed to. So into the trash they go, once into the garbage truck they will be smashed releasing mercury vapors and trace amounts of mercury into the truck and into the landfill exposing waste management workers and landfill workers and eventually finding its way into our water systems. You do have to wash those trucks from time to time and it does rain on the landfill. Oh, by the way, those flu shots the government sends out every year...94 percent of them have 25 mcg of mercury in them. Children's vaccines? They also contain small doses. Do your own research and learn more. Here are some places to start:

http://www.worldmercuryproject.org

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/mercury-poisoning-symptoms.html

What are the negatives of the old light bulbs? Certainly not public health and welfare.

Another paid commission

The father of a fellow working on helicopters wanted a shirt design for his son. He is the guy that has to deploy out and fix the helicopters wherever they are. He keeps those guys flying. He was coming home the 28th of May and then flying all over the USA for vacation and time with family. His father wanted a logo on front and then places and dates on the back like they put on concert shirts. Here are the two designs I came up with for the front. He seemed very pleased. He chose the second design. I tell ya, this getting paid for art thing is great!

My first commision

Here is the painting I was working on for commission. Isn't it cool. I wasn't overjoyed about doing birds, but I learned much new information and facts about these birds as I painted. Did you know the white bird, or Cockatoo is native to Australia? The blue bird is called a Hyacinth Macaw or Parrot. The most recognizable parrot is the Rainbow or Scarlett Macaw. It is from South America. It nests in cliffs and they fly in flocks that look absolutely amazing. My client is really happy with it. I wanted the foliage to look more realistic, but she was very happy with it and wanted it ASAP and thought the foliage looked 3D in front. It's about the client right? So off it went with a happy customer and I got paid to paint. Now thats what I am talking about.