Pre-order Nakaimo's adorable eyecatches in figure form

September 17, 2012, 4:00 am

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Pre-order Nakaimo's adorable eyecatches in figure form screenshot

I may be in the minority when I say this, but I am really enjoying NakaImo.I've buckled down this season and have managed to keep current with a lot of shows, and for a harem anime I have to say NakaImo hits all right right spots! Likeable and attractive characters, a legitimately interesting mystery plot, and best of all, a protagonist that isn't gynophobic milquetoast! One memorable thing about the show is each episode the girls pop out of a gashapon machine in the eyecatches.

Media Factory's added the series to its Nano Colle lineup of chibi figures, fitting the show's interludes perfectly in the process. Almost every major character is available, other than the newly introduced Yuzurina. I'd also take Kurumi even if she's a side character, but nonetheless, it's still a cute line! If you'd like to pick any up, a box of eight will run around ¥3,720 this January.

[Pre-order at AmiAmi]

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Babies, babies, babies!

September 17, 2012, 4:00 am

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After a hectic few months of summer filled with all sorts of non-plush related stuff, I am back plush-making like a demon to make up for all the time missed. What has all that got to do with babies, you say? Well, I have been busy making a few baby gifts, among other plush goodies.

First off I made a few bibs for each new mom, since you can never have too many bibs once the baby starts eating semi-solid and solid foods, right? These are made from fun cotton prints, with a pocket for holding a washcloth or binky.

I also made these plush bunnies for the lovely Sally, who had her beautiful baby girl last week. Sally asked me to create a bunny that had the baby's initials on it somewhere:

She's made from soft fleece, with cottons for her dress, and a super-soft corduroy for her sweater. No buttons or any choking hazards on either of the bunnies, of course.

I also created a smaller, rag doll type bunny to give to the baby right away, out of lovely fleece and flannels for softness and hug-ability. :)

For the wonderful Marcy, I made these bibs. I loooved these prints and bought them especially with Marcy in mind:

and a version of my Lime Bear:

Congratulations to both of the new moms!

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More Custom Previews for Giant Robot Biennale 3: Remix Project

September 17, 2012, 4:02 am

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We've seen individual custom-features of Remix Project-makes by PodgyPanda, Kat Brunnegraff and Valerie G today, and my recent monster feature post - now we feature a quick round up of various builds from a variety of artists contributing to the Giant Robot Biennale 3: Remix Project, currently being set-up at the Japanese American National Museum, launching September 23rd, 2012. Top-left to

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7 toys you gotta have

September 17, 2012, 4:18 am

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Some of this year's coolest toys are from small toymakers. Here are seven hot toys that just might be the smash-hit of the holiday 2012 season.

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RoboCop Teaser Poster & That Shiny RoboCop Image

September 17, 2012, 4:43 am

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Circulating now on Facebook is this teaser poster for Robocop (from Cine 1), which looks pretty intriguingly interesting, but for the fact we have seen the battle suit a scant few days back … then again there is this image (shown below) of a rendered Robocop with shiny-bits, for which I have zero idea of this was "legit", or where the image actually originated from (darn random FB-posts!). What

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Teaser Poster for Marvel's 'Ant Man'

September 17, 2012, 4:46 am

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Spotted the above poster for Marvel's ANT MAN on Cine 1, with a close-up of Ant Man's "ant"-themed helmet - brightened in photoshop and posted below - right next to the comicbook versions (Somehow prefer the Scott Lang version, but that's perhaps for another post, another time ;p). Unsure if this is a legit image or a fan-made one, but the tagline is pretty "cute" tho: "BE BIG" lol

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set database: LEGO 9555 mezmo

September 17, 2012, 4:56 am

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set database: LEGO 9555 mezmo

image courtesy of hiko.se

image courtesy of brickipedia

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image courtesy of lego.rmt.pl

set number: 9555
set name: mezmo
theme: ninjago
year: 2012
pieces: 32
prices: us$5
minifig: 1

new ninjago theme.
come with shields, fang blades, a golden weapon, 2 regular weapons, a LEGO lift brick, a character card and 4 battle cards.
minifig included a mezmo minifig.
great playability.
overall design is good.

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Custom Delights: Phu!'s Warpath

September 17, 2012, 5:00 am

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Custom Delights: Phu!'s Warpath screenshot

Phu! has sent us photos and info on his latest designer toy custom, a tricked out 7-inch G-Robot he's calling Warpath. In addition to getting the purple, black and silver paint job that is commonplace on Phu! customs, he's sculpted out a little seat for a Rebel Pilot Qee to take the controls and added in a few new things like piping running from the arms to head and body, and a little bandolier under the left arm with the cannon attached to it. In fact, the cannons may be a new addition, too, if I remember

This piece was for a private collector, so alas, it's not for sale and sitting on someone else's shelf. But Phu! is always hard at work on something else, so stay tuned for his next creation!

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Pic of the Day > Is that Alfred Hitchcock?! by splittyhead

September 17, 2012, 5:00 am

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Wobble Deck

September 17, 2012, 5:06 am

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The new Wobble Deck, from Worlds Apart, aims to get players on their feet and having fun.

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Is JAKKS Pacific Going to Burn You?

September 17, 2012, 5:06 am

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Olly the Little White Van Push Alongs

September 17, 2012, 5:21 am

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Hornby’s Corgi Toys range is bringing Olly the Little White Van and his four-wheeled friends to pre-school fans of the popular CiTV show.

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7 hot toys for the holidays

September 17, 2012, 5:22 am

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Some of this year's coolest toys are from small toymakers. Here are seven hot toys that just might be the smash-hit of the holiday 2012 season.

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Mattel Disney Pixar CARS Diecast: More Take Flight Coming …

September 17, 2012, 5:25 am

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No terribly exciting but since there’s a photo – Take Flight “Stunt Set.” Ironically, this set won’t work very well on the moon. Toys R Us might also get a 2-pack of silver metallic Mater Hawk & Lightning McQueen Hawk. Tweet This Post

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Revoltech Naked Jehuty teased

September 17, 2012, 6:00 am

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Revoltech Naked Jehuty teased screenshot

Anyone out there want a Revoltech Naked Jehuty? Well, whether or not you want one, you're getting one. Appearing on Hideo Kojima's Twitter page, we have some lovely images of Kaiyodo's Revoltech Naked Jehuty in all its poseable action, and yes, the left hand has some translucent PVC parts to it. Looks pretty good from these photos!

We'll see more of Revoltech Naked Jehuty at Tokyo Game Show, it seems. And considering that starts in a few hours over in Japan, we should have some lovely photos popping up of Naked Jehuty on the show floor soonish. Anyone excited about this news?

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lou loves this, and so do I

September 17, 2012, 6:00 am

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I love stumbling across a new doll, and these retro-sweet cuties are a perfect example of a good find. I think it’s the eyes that got me first. so big and bashful. Besides, my doll obsession knows no end, and it was about time I found a new one to share with all of you, [...]

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Giant Robot Biennale 3 opens September 23

September 17, 2012, 7:00 am

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Giant Robot Biennale 3 opens September 23 screenshot

Los Angeles-based toy enthusiasts should be excited to learn that a new exhibit, curated by Eric Nakamura of Giant Robot, will be on display at the Japanese American National Mueseum in Downtown Los Angeles. The exhibit, Giant Robot Biennale 3, will have a portion called "Remix Project," featuring custom David Horvath vinyl figures (you've seen previous customs of this toy from Giant Robot's booth at this year's San Diego Comic Con) designed by 85 artists from all over the world:

64 Colors, A Little Stranger, Aaron Brown, Angry Woebots, Arbito, Atsushi Honda, Aya Kakeda, Bert Gatchalian, Betso, Bigfoot, Brent Nolasco, Bwana Spoons, Camilla d’Errico, Chuckboy, Clement Hanami, Cris Rose, D-Lux, Darth Rimmer, David Horvath, Yukinori Dehara, DrilOne, Edwin Ushiro, Elizabeth Ito, Fakir, Frank Mysterio, Gary Ham, Harpoon, Helena Garcia, J*Ryu, Jason Limon, Jeff Lamm, Jeni Yang, Jeremiah Ketner, Jesse Hernandez, Joe Hahn, Joe Ledbetter, Josh Herbolsheimer, Julie West, kaNO, Kat Brunegraff, Kio Griffith, Kiyoshi, Kohei Yamashita, Koji Harmon, Leecifer, Le Merde, Len Higa, Lou Pimentel, Luke Chueh, Luke Rook, Lunabee, Mari Inukai, Mark Nagata, Martin Hsu, Meat Bun, Miso, Nakanari, Nathan Ota, Nebulon5, Nick Arciaga, Noferin, Okkle, Oliver Hibert, Bob Conge – Plaseebo, Podgy Panda, Reactor 88, Rohby, Sarah Neyhart, Scott Tolleson, Scott Wilkowski, Shane Jessup, Shawnimals, Danni Shinya Luo, Spanky Stokes, Spencer Hibert, Squink!, Stasia Burrington, Susie Ghahremani, Tado, Tara Logsdon, Tiffany Liu, Tristan Eaton, UAMOU, Valerie Gudell, Yoskay Yamamoto

See any artists in that soup of names whose work you are psyched to see? I know I did!

Giant Robot Biennale 3 will run from September 23 to January 20 of next year. There will be an opening reception on September 22 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Pacific, which will be free and open to the public. For more information on what the exhibit has to offer besides the customs, check out its Facebook event page or the youtube video after the jump. If you want more custom goodness, head on over to the Facebook event page specifically about Remix Project.

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Best Toys Guide Releases 2012 Holiday Hot Toys List

September 17, 2012, 7:03 am

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MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 17, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- September is the month when savvy moms and dads start scouring stores and searching the internet for toys to present to their little ones on Christmas morning. ...

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