The classic children’s television show Reading Rainbow is now available to a new generation of readers in the form of an app for the iPad. Host and producer LeVar Burton announced yesterday the new venture for Reading Rainbow, which went off the air in 2009 after a 26-year run. Designed for children ages 3-9, the [...]
Reading Rainbow Launches New iPad App
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Steve Jablonsky to Score Transformers 4
There are a lot of people who do not praise Michael Bay for his directing in the Transformers live action movies, but many do praise Steve Jablonsky's abilities at scoring the scenes to help set the mood. Mr. Jablonsky has indicated on his official website that he will be returning to the duties for Transformers 4. Mr. Jablonsky was also responsible for the score in Transformers The Ride and is working on Mr. Bay's current project Pain and Gain starring Dwayne quot;The Rockquot; Johnson and Mark Wahlber
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Transformers Animated Returns to Television on July 9th On the Hub
This may be some welcome news to some folks: Transformers Animated will air on The Hub starting on July 9, 2012, according to Nick and More. The website reports that the series, which originally ran from December 2007 to May 2009, will start airing at 5:30PM Eastern on Monday July 9th only on The Hub.
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Underwater Millennium Falcon USO Either Rock or Mushroom … Er, Okay
The unidentified circular object that has held the world in a viral grip for a year probably isn’t an alien spacecraft after all. Artist with wild imagination & overly dramatic music rendition that would almost stand up in a court … If you want to believe the Falcon is resting at the bottom of the [...]
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Walmart and Toys R Us Recall Banzai Inflatable Pool Slides
The second week of May, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Wal-Mart Stores Inc., of Bentonville, Ark. and Toys R Us Inc., of Wayne, NJ. recalled 21,000 inflatable Banzai in-ground pool water slides. During use, the slide can deflate, allowing the user to hit the ground underneath the slide and become injured. The slide is also unstable and can topple over in both still and windy ...
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Ladies Favored Designed for Culinary Scholarships or grants
The national Electronic devices Show in Sin city not primarily brings many people many new services, but furthermore gives these folks some fresh idea in addition to thinking. Certain have attained widespread attraction, while some others have continued to be offbeat plus peculiar, oftentimes for evident reasons. "Frederick Taylor, whilst working like a gang boss [...]
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Toy Break Episode 220: Blanktastic
Scott Tolleson returns for another installment of Toy Break. Episode 220, entitled Blanktastic, features Scott, George and Ayleen talking about - you guessed it - toys. They take an in-depth look at YO, Boner, Zukie, and much more.
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GI Joe Magazine (Fall 88)
I will be 100% honest. I really only picked this up because I liked the cover art. Well, what I was really hoping was there was a story in the magazine related to the cover art. I never actually knew this magazine existed. In the pre-internet days, it seemed like every property would do something [...]
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Transformers Prime Character Bio Cards from G3 Studio
lt;img src=quot;http://tformers.net/g/generated/17791/Transformers%20Prime%20Character%20Bio%20Cards%20from%20G3%20Studio%20__scaled_600.jpgquot; /gt; No doubut the thrid party makers out that have added a lot of dimension to the Transformers collectibles sphere. Filling in gaps where no toys had been before and adding new designs that realize figures beyond imagination. It seems on fitting that these guys should venture into other water with things like those bio cards we used to know and love. Hasbro
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Darkness Emperor - Another Third Party NOT Generation 1 Megatron Figure Coming Our Way from LianToys?
lt;img src=quot;http://tformers.net/g/generated/17792/Third%20Party%20NOT%20Generation%201%20Megatron%20Figure%20%20LianToys__scaled_600.jpgquot; /gt; Just in is an image from LianToys of the Darkeness Emperor. They are proposing the release of another Third Party NOT Generation 1 Megatron action figure that will be coming our way. The solicitation shows a silhouette of the Decepticon leader from the G1 series with some interesting features including: Reversible hate / smile faces, real life-sized gun m
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Tomopop Review: Figuarts Sheryl Nome: Shine of Valkyrie
Our favorite Galactic Fairy songstress is back in another outfit, and a whole new song and dance (from Sayonara no Tsubasa) for the Figuarts ZERO line! I received this sample as a prize for the most recent Monthly Megapixel contest from HobbyLink Japan, and well it's only fair to share all the lovely details with everyone before she is sent off to the home of a lucky community member.
Hit the jump for my full review.
Figure Name: Figuarts ZERO Sheryl Nome - Shine of Valkyrie -
Figure Maker: Bandai
Retail Price: ¥4,500
Available at: HobbyLink Japan
The box that Sheryl comes in is small (no bigger than necessary), but bold. It has these wide pink and black diagonal stripes around it, and a few pictures wherever there is space. It has a nice big window so you can see what's inside, but who wants to keep a beautiful lady inside a box? Let's see her free of the plastic and cardboard prison:
I only did this one divider image with the full turnaround because there are actually more detail shots in this review than I tend to get out of other figures. That outfit of hers is full of frills and layers, which you could already see at a glance here. This time around, we'll start with the bottom and go upwards.
Her base is rather plain, just a shiny black with some pink and her name. I personally like it because it looks like an autograph and she's a total super star. The only assembly required once she's out of the box is to simply affix her foot over a peg on the base. It's rather stable and I don't think the figure will ever lean.
The shoe itself is a brighter pink with a lightning bolt attachment at the heel, though the platform seems to be up by the middle of her foot. It looks super uncomfortable, but then again, I'm not the one performing in space. Maybe outrageous footwear is just easier to deal with out there.
Her stockings have some rips and tears on them, which are actually carved in rather than simply blotched on with paint. I appreciate this attention to detail on the part of the molding and painting departments. The picture shows a bit of the seaming there, but this isn't apparent on the shelf. You only notice it when you're really looking up close and like this.
The next layer over her stockings are a pair of red shorts, and then a black mini skirt with a red belt. The red shorts can be seen better from her left leg since the stocking ends above her knee. Her left stocking is also held up by a thin black garter on her thigh. In this instance, the molding is also rather nicely done, and even the strap that goes down to the stocking from that little belt is molded above the leg and not just a painted-on line.
Here's a look at the other side of this lower-middle section and her right hand, which is clutching her ... golden ... chain. She's rocking some pink nail polish and gold bangles as well, which only ladies like herself and Lady Gaga would probably be able to pull off when it comes to this sort of ensemble.
Here's her other hand, which has a blue rose corsage/detail over it and is holding the business end of that chain. The blue is a nice, small little splash (ripple?) of color to offset all of the pink and purple and gold that goes nicely with her trademark oval earrings, though they aren't too easy to see at this scale (when we get to her face, you'll see!).
Back to her torso area, she has the short black skirt with little purple marks on it to match the stockings, then a red belt with gold buckles, and a tiny bit of bare skin and some gushing pink material before we get to the black corset with a gold zipper and red seaming. Everything looks solid; the paint job isn't smudged at all between layers.
Her jacket has this purple color to it that is leaning toward pink (kind of like her shoes are bright pink leaning toward purple ... ), and it's got some gold details all over it. Looking at her from the back, more random material is exploding out of her skirt there, too. I have no idea how it works, but I'm going to keep using outer space as an excuse.
Sheryl's hair is always pretty awesome, and I think Bandai did it justice here, too. It's well painted with that subtle cherry shading. Besides that, her hair is adorned with little red bows and a small black hat with red adornments and a veil. The veil is pearly (only vaguely transparent) and adds just that much more movement to the figure overall. I think the hat also achieves a great "seam hide."
Now, before we get to her face, I want to bring her chest to your attention. Yes, it's molded nice and things look rather in place, but what I was surprised by is that little blue kiss on her left breast. I thought it was a nice touch, anyway! This picture also has a better view at the zipper pull.
Finally — that face! I think this figure achieves the art style seen in Macross Frontier which is most apparent right here. Her hair and face are molded exactly right, and her eyes are (surprisingly) nicely detailed. She has also been captured at the right moment (as she is performing), so her mouth is open. Besides the pink lipstick, everything about her face is subtle which only accentuates her eyes even more.
All that being said, I think that Sheryl Nome would be a happy addition to any collection! She's bold and colorful, cheerful, doesn't take up too much space and c'mon, she's a space diva! A big thanks goes to HobbyLink Japan again for sending her over and once we announce the winners for Megapixel someone might be taking her home, too!
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TFsource Midweek SourceNews - 100 Great New Recruits from G1, TF Movie, Animated, Cybertron, Energon and More
TFsource Midweek SourceNews - 100 Great New Recruits from G1, TF Movie, Animated, Cybertron, Energon and More
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Show Openings: June 21st to June 27th
Monster Mash-Up A Menagerie of Merchants, Movies, and Mad Creators Event takes place on: Friday June 22nd 2012 from 5:00PM to 11:00PM Saturday June 23rd 2012 from 11:00AM until 11:00PM Haight Building 377 Symphony Way Elgin, Illinois "Outside In" Two Man Show Featuring Aaron Jasinski and Bryan Collins Opening reception on Saturday June 23rd 2012 [...]
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Monsters University Teaser Trailer Released!
The teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney/Pixar movie ‘Monsters University’ has been released and it’s looking pretty darn funny! The film opens in U.S. theaters on June 21, 2013, and will be shown in Disney Digital 3D™ in select theaters. Check out the trailer below! Monsters University Synopsis: Mike Wazowski and James P. Sullivan are an inseparableRead More
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Multiverse announce Mega Man Bobble Budds
For release in July of this year, Multiverse Studio sent along a presser with the line-up of Mega Man characters to be included in their latest wave of Bobble Budds. We're looking at Mega Man, Proto Man, Guts Man and Elec Man. Each figure is 3.5-inches tall and if you attend San Diego Comic Con, you'll be able to buy Proto Man before the entire set hits select retail stores (SOTA Toys: booth #2846, US$11.99 each).
Check out the gallery for the retail previews and tell us what you think.
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Toys'R'Us brings Babies 'R' Us to Fredericksburg under one roof
WAYNE, N.J. – Toys“R”Us, Inc. announced Wednesday that Babies“R”Us ® will join Toys“R”Us ® at 3101 Plank Road in Fredericksburg to provide local parents with a convenient, one-stop shopping destination to fulfill the needs of children of all ages.
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Here are the 2012 Munnyworld contest winners
As you might remember, last month was Kidrobot's Munnyworld celebration and contest, and just recently, the winners were all announced. This year wasn't without some controversy: the original Best in Show winner was found to have been made in 2010 (and thus, wasn't eligible), so the new winner of Best in Show is New Jersey artist Kasey Tararuj and her incredible custom Foomi. Yes, there's a Foomi under it all, which you'll see when you check out the gill photo. Also, if you're wondering where the Foomi body is ... check out those goggles.
For a full run down of all the first, second and third place winners, check out the Kidrobot blog. If you're looking for the overall winners in each category, that can all be found after the jump!
BEST IN SHOW — Doctor Poingeckster and Flamingor / Kasey Tararuj
PEOPLE'S CHOICE — Tlaloc Fommy / Frank Mysterio
BEST MUNNY — Pieces / Otto Bjornik
BEST FOOMI — Hans the Orphan / Charles Rodriguez
BEST TRIKKY — Hingatsune / Artmymind
BEST KRACKA — Scrof / Charles Rodriguez
BEST ROOZ — Who Are Rooz? / Richard Strohmeyer
BEST BUB — Thugsie / Bill Hewitt
BEST RAFFY — Life On Mars / Sean Vilora
BEST MECHA-NIZED — Iron Bunny / Southerndrawl
BEST POP CULTURE — Steevsy / Richard Bayly
BEST COLOR — Jesper / Jessica Esper
BEST FOOD — Splat / Tommy Sunders
BEST PARENT-CHILD — Moztro Medito / Beu Mahenta
BEST SCULPTING — Dragon Baby / Michal Miszta
SCARIEST — Creepy Kitty / Jason Jacenko
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Evolution and CCI Entertainment Partner on New Children’s Property
Evolution and CCI Entertainment, Ltd., will be developing Taffy Saltwater, a new animated series. The brand will be developed on all platforms and include a comprehensive licensing program. The agreement will see Evolution provide all licensing and retail development functions globally for Taffy Saltwater, while CCI Entertainment will work with Evolution to guide brand development [...]
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Captian Action Panel at Comic Con 2012
CALIFORNIA HERE WE COME! It’s true, we’re packing up the Silver Streak and getting ready for Comic-Con International, which you might know better as San Diego Comic-Con. We’ll have great new product on display courtesy of our distributor, Diamond, at the Diamond Booth. And we’ve just been green-lit for the Captain Action Panel! It’s [...]
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Illustrations from the Supahcute Dream Team Show
This week is your last chance to catch the Supahcute Dream Team Show at Leanna Lin’s Wonderland. Before the show closes on June 24, I want to highlight the remaining artwork. Of course you can see the entire show online at Leanna’s blog. Fat Rabbit Farm “Babee’s Day Out” $55 Jerrod Maruyama “Kawaii Circus Parade” [...]![]()
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