We turn our Photo Archive spotlight back to the Hasbro section with the addition of two of the hottest pieces in the G.I. Joe: Pursuit Of Cobra collection. Follow the above link to check out the G.I. Joe Cycle Armor and H.I.S.S. Attack Scout, as well as the Ghost Hawk and Doom Cycle Alpha Vehicles.
Photo Archive: G.I. Joe Pursuit Of Cobra Update
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Super7 Release: Double Trouble Zagarad (03.01)
The combination of Gargamel’s Zagoran head and Le Merde’s Hollis body form the Super Rad Zagarad figure. This Thursday, March 1st Super7 will be dropping the Double Trouble Zagarad, which is cast in a Marbled Glow and Black vinyl with green and blue sprays. These will be available at Noon...
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Japan Cat Repellent
Nora neko [野良猫[のらねこ]] or "stray cats" can be found here there and everywhere. They tend to leave presents for their counterpart humans in the form of poo which come in a variety of shapes/sizes and smells. While folks who have a delicacy for or collect SCP (Stray Cat Poo) would be over the moon to have a free supply of the feline stool, most humans tend not to like having a steaming pile of cack left on their doorstep.
There are a variety of traditional methods called Neko Yoke [猫よけ[ねこよけ]] (pronounced "Nehko Yokeh") which are utilized to keep stray cats away - one is in the form of a mat like this with spiky bits on it - the idea is that the spiky bits hurt the cat which would cry like shown in the illustration.
This product is called "Don't Cat" and can apparently be used for stray birds or dogs too - costs 100 yen for a pack of 3.
Don't Cat comes in all shapes and sizes. Not sure how effective it is after seeing the following video though ^^;
When I first visited to Japan, I saw these bottles of water all over the place. They were usually located near a wall or by lamp posts outside houses. I really thought that they were left there for somebody to drink ^^;
On my second visit to Japan, I bothered to ask my friend and he said that they served the purpose of scaring off cats - introducing another form of Neko Yoke. Apparently, reflections in the water are supposed to generate holograms of fifteen feet tall fire breathing dragons which cats dont like.
Another theory (which sounds unlikely) is that the sun's reflections in the water scares cats. This Google Image search will show you how folks use them to attempt to scare off cats, although after seeing this photo, I'm not sure how effective they are ^^;
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Are there other methods of cat repellant used in your kingdom?
This is my neighbors line of defense against stray cats ^^;
Any of you are cat owners?
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New Photos - HOT TOYS 1989 BATMAN Movie BATMOBILE CAR 1/6th Scale TOY VEHICLE
OK, These photos are total torture for me! I mean, I already know I will not be able to afford to buy this brand-new HOT TOYS '89 BATMOBILE Toy and I'm already crying myself to sleep over it, ha! This is the HUGE vehicle being made for the large "Michael Keaton BATMAN" Hot Toys Figure. It's gonna be real expensive ( Like hundreds of dollars ) but completely worth every penny as it's a beautiful, and extremely detailed, replica of the Batmobile Car from the 1989 BATMAN Movie.
It has Rubber Tires with Detailed Tread, a Cockpit that slides open, an Instrument Panel inside that's very detailed, Machine Gun Turrets that pop-out of the hood, a Special Base to display it on, etc... it even comes with a "Cocoon Shield" to cover it. OK, I'm just gonna cry for about an hour or two. I know you are so much braver than I am so please be sure to check out all the wonderful photos.
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Alternate Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Soundwave Head Mold Looks Like Blaster?
lt;img src=quot;http://tformers.net/g/albums/17274/transformers-dark-of-the-moon-deluxe-soundwave-head-mold-blaster-close-up.jpgquot; /gt;It is a common occurrence that alternate head molds appear on Hasbro instruction sheets nowadays, and sighted head mold on the Transformers Dark of the Moon Deluxe Soundwave instruction sheet is not any different. According to an image posted on Twitter by Liam W-S (the handle of Blonde_Badass is awesome -ed), we see that the figure has an alternate head that he specu
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OsirisOrion’s Custom Bellicose Bunny
The Belicosity Show will be taking place at Toy Art Gallery on March 23rd 2012...and we're beginning to see some of the customs using the Belicose Bunny vinyl figure as the platform. (The original figure is from Nathan Hamill and produced by 3D Retro) This one is from OsirisOrion, and here's what he has to [...]
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Classic Toys Go High Tech — Like It or Not
Classic toy makers are adding technology to board games, Barbie and Hot Wheels. Is this what we need - or want?
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Diamond Select Toys: Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Update
Diamond Select Toys has added a new picture gallery to their Art Asylum blog showing off the packaging art for the second wave of figures in their Marvel vs. Capcom 3 Minimates. Follow the above link for a closer look at both the Toys "R" Us and Specialty Market assortments.
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National Doll and Toy Collectors Club of NYC
Registration has opened for the 75th Anniversary Gala put on by the National Doll & Toy Collectors Club of NYC. The charity luncheon will benefit Starlight Children's Foundation.
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Saturday April 28th, 2012
12 Noon to 5:00 pm
12 Noon to 5:00 pm
Terrace on the Park
52-11 111th St., Flushing Meadows Park, NY 11368
52-11 111th St., Flushing Meadows Park, NY 11368
• Cocktail hour and complete gourmet meal
• Sales tables, helpers, door prizes and lots of other goodies!
Guest of Honor and Key Note Speaker: ROBERT TONNER
Guest of Honor and Key Note Speaker: ROBERT TONNER
Registration Cost: $195 - includes 16 inch Ellowyne Wilde souvenir doll (LE 200 valued at $250) created by Robert Tonner
Companion Ticket: $75 - Limited number of companion meals
are available with ACCOMPANYING FULL REGISTRATION ONLY.
are available with ACCOMPANYING FULL REGISTRATION ONLY.
For out-of-towners, special rates have been arranged
at the nearby
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, Ph: 718-457-6300 or 800-692-5424
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at the nearby
LaGuardia Plaza Hotel, Ph: 718-457-6300 or 800-692-5424
Enlarge and print the form below.
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Opening: Rabid, Wild and Docile @ myplasticheartnyc
Last Friday, myplasticheartnyc presented the ‘Rabid, Wild and Docile’ group show featuring diverse visions of bears from a talented lineup. Curated by Jessica George, the show included MCA, Flying Fortress, Angry Woebots, Luke Chueh, and many more. Fresh off Pow Wow Hawaii, Fortress painted the front of the shop/gallery just...
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Rules To Register for Comic Con 2012
Previous attendees for San Diego Comic Con received an email this week urging them to download and read the new rules to purchase tickets for Comic Con 2012. For the past several years the con has sold out every day and there are now more people that want to attend than the hall can accommodate. [...]
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Update: Dynomight NYCs Z0MZ Figures in Production
Updated: editions clarified. 1 diy + 7 designed editions. Last fall we brought you a look at Dynomight NYC’s upcoming Z0MS robot figure, sculpted and manufactured by BigShot ToyWorks. Now comes word that the 4” resin ‘bots are in production. Plans call for eight editions including the DIY edition (above),...
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You're not at fault for liking this Saeki Ai figure
Usually, I'm the first to jump at a chance to make fun of the usual ero figures you see here and there. They're almost always really obnoxiously sleazy, and you wouldn't want to be caught dead with one. Well, I'm not too modest to admit that Alphamax may have proven me wrong with this upcoming figure of Fault!!'s Saeki Ai.
Granted, this is still no figure you'd want out in polite company, but as far as blatantly NSFW products go, I think you could do a lot worse. She's got a rather average figure as far as anime is concerned, and I'm not going to lie, I really like the work put into her face in particular. At a first glance, it looks like a pretty decent choice for those who might be looking to, er, expand their horizons without going completely overboard.
Personally I wouldn't mind adding her to my collection a bit, and for those who feel the same pre-orders for her September release are open now. You pay for perviness, though, as she's a little costly at ¥9,800.
[Pre-order at Hobby Link Japan | Hobby Search | AmiAmi]
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Reduction Weight Easily by using no nonsense muscle building
no nonsense muscle building: The majority of work out techniques spelled out in his software usually are well-versed by simply your pet. To cut it short, it is possible to express Andel S5620 is a individual that have got tried this course they are advertising and marketing as there are no better strategy for anyone [...]
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Classic Toys Go High Tech — Like It or Not
Classic toy makers are adding technology to board games, Barbie and Hot Wheels. Is this what we need - or want?
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Diamond Select Toys: Shipping Updates
Through their Art Asylum site Diamond Select Toys has published an updated projected shipping schedule for everything being released over the next few months. Head on over to find out when the toys you are waiting for should become available.
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DynomightNYC’s ZOMZ Details
Justin and John over at Dynomight NYC have announced that their new platform figure is just days away from starting production (they were sculpted and being manufactured by BigShot ToyWorks). The Z0MZ figure will be a 4" tall resin, available in 8 colorful variants. There will be one variant released per month, with only 50 [...]
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Red Carpet Fashions at the Oscar Awards 2012
Angelina and Brad - OMG - she is drop dead gorgeous and sexy. Atelier Versace black velvet.
He's adorable.
Glenn Close - fabulously talented but someone needs to force this woman to do something with her hair. It's over-cooked and old-fashioned. The gown, meh. Zac Posen
Emma Stone needed to lose all that extra fabric at the neckline. It wasn't a detail that warranted so much attention. A gorgeous sparkly brooch would have done a much better job. Giambattista Valli Haute Couture
Rooney Mara was very interesting to look at. I liked the hair but I would like to see it in another style so I could compare. The gown she's wearing is beautiful but would benefit from larger breasts. Givenchy couture.
Natalie Portman- Her gown looks ordinary but the diamonds make up for it. Vintage Christian Dior gown.
Penelope Cruz - glamorous and very Hollywood but not up to her usual drop dead gorgeous look. I think it was the hair and pale palette of her make-up. Giorgio Armani
Gwyneth Paltrow dressed as a Bar Mitzvah mom. Tom Ford.
Meryl Streep - Is she too busy to get a styling? I don't care if she's not a skinny little thing, she could have been dressed in a more fashionable, flattering, stylish garment. Lanvin.
Sandra Bullock - The top of this Marchesa gown did not flatter and made her look top heavy.
Giuliana Rancic - Gorgeous Tony Ward gown.
Milla Jovovich - Gorgeous Elie Saab gown. Makeup and hair all work together. She's a knock-out.
Nick Nolte looks ill.
Jane Seymour - WOW! What a gown. I love everything about it except the seam down the front. She's got quite a figure at 61 years old!
Missi Pyle - I'd cut off the droopy strap. Valentina Delfino. Click here for the dress back story.
Octavia Spencer - dressed and accessorized to perfection. Tadashi Shoji.
Michelle Williams - I'm not sure about the gown. There's a lot of stuff going on: multi-layered chiffon fabric, ruching, peplum, train....busy. Louis Vuitton. I love the diamond bow brooch at her waist.
Cameron Diaz in Gucci Premiere
Stacy Kelbler in Marchesa. Accompanied by George Clooney.
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Terry Richardson x Michael Lau I Love Zex 6 Vinyl (3.1)
Michael Lau and Crazysmiles are about to release a 6” vinyl version of Gardener 108, Zex. As many of you know, Zex is based on bad boy photographer Terry Richardson who incidentally opened his latest solo in LA last weekend. The Zex characterdebuted at the Lau and Richardson’s joint ‘07...
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50cm Animal Globe
Ever wanted to blow up the world? With this inflatable globe from Brainstorm, you can...
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