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Giant Robot's YEAR OF THE SNAKE group art show opens February 2nd at GR2, and here are some previews to be shared on this humble blog of mine, and as well more viewable here on the event's FB-page (some images via). Hey, I'm trying to score some Snake-imagery for my own blog-feature come Chinese New Year too hahaha … The 'Year![]()
Artwork Previews for "Year of the Snake" @ Giant Robot 2 (Opens Feb 2)
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Kidz Bop Announces Grand Prize Winner of Annual Kidz Star USA Talent Search
Kidz Bop has announced that 15-year-old Dallas Wayde is the grand prize winner of its annual Kidz Star USA Talent Search, America’s biggest national talent competition for kids ages 15 and under. As part of the grand prize, the Dallas native won a recording contract from RCA Records. The KIDZ Star USA Grand Finale event [...]
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First Look at Art Hustle Series 3 Trading Cards
The promo card quite simply the most splendid
of trading cards in the set (juz'sayin!)
Courtesy of The Art Hustle, I received some goodies from Simeon Lipman of The Cardhacks, to which I promptly broke my TAH3-"cherry" by opening a pack, to find I pulled a "chase" Luke Chueh STAND UPS (which features 9 works from the "Monkey With Hats" series - which is AWESOME). So now I'm wondering whether to![]()
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It's Showtime for LeapFrog Enterprises
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Black Widow Strikes In New Hot Toys Photos
Hot Toys have a Black Widow collectible to add to your "Avengers" lineup, estimate to arrive later this month. Before the figure hits shelves, however, you might want to sneak a peek at the final product — luckily for you, Hot Toys have published numerous photos of the Widow. Check out some highlights below! You [...]
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Mattel Management Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
[at Seeking Alpha] - Mattel Management Discusses Q4 2012 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
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News Summary: Mattel's 4Q results miss Street
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Mattel 4Q results miss Wall Street's expectations
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A closer look at Mattel's 4Q revenue
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Warner Bros. Press Release – NECA, Mezco, Mattel, Hot Toys, & More!
Warner Bros. Press Release – NECA, Mezco, Mattel, Hot Toys, & More!
Today there was a Warner Bros. Press Release released with a bunch of good news about upcoming products from a variety of...
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Anime Cafe
Anime you like? Food you like? Figures you like? If all you like then you will certainly want to visit the Good Smile Cafe in Akihabara the next time you are in Tokyo.
Here you can omnom on some lovely munchies while being surrounded by anime themes and Good Smile Company figures.
To get there all you need to do is to get off at Akihabara station on the JR Yamanote line and walk to the following location.
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The Good Smile Cafe in Akihabara is a place that I frequent - we do broadcasts and hold Culture Japan Night Tokyo here too - check it out - tis an awesome place to be ^o^
Today we are filming with comrade Julie Watai - our multi talented actress and photographer.
I know that there are anime or maid themed cafes around the world but how about in your neck of the woods?
I also know that some of these themed cafes outside of Japan dont do too well - some of them close down after a short period of being in business.
What is the hook for you to regularly visit an anime themed cafe? The food? Atmosphere? Merchandise?
There is a poll embedded in this article.
Find out more about the Culture Japan girls >>>
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Enako
The lovely cosplayer Enako cosplay's as Snow Miku at a recent event that took place at Kinokuniya in Bangkok. Comrades at Akibatan went along to take some photos for us!
I would love to invite Enako to ome of the events that I'm involved in like AFA and Anime Expo.
Which cosplayers would you like to see at one of your local events? Does not have to be Japanese.
There is a poll embedded in this article.
Read more about Mirai Suenaga >>>
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Chinese New Year Envelope Download
To celebrate the Year of the Snake, we’ve created this red envelope to share with all of our fans! Please download and enjoy! After you download the tokidoki Chinese New Year Red Envelope template, print the page and follow these simple instructions: Cut out on solid lines. Fold on dashed lines. Glue/use double sided [...]
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Woohoo! New plush...again. :D
As promised in my earlier post, I have finally taken the time to snap some photos of the awesome collection of plush that I received for Christmas this year. I was seriously excited to open up the boxes containing these guys, let me tell you!
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Here's the most awesome Santa plush from the amazing Yermit, complete with Santa toque and the bottle of wine from the Yermit Winery: (I loooove his face and those great ruffled cuffs on his shirt)
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The fantastic Orson the Space Crab by the talented and eco-friendly Cotton Monster: (the teeth kill me- so good!)
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The adorable Flower by SukiSuki: (the patterned fabric used for the leaves is just too cute)
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And, last but not least, I got this guy from the Plush You! Show this year- A Highland Bull by AndaPanda, who is from Spain. I'm a sucker for corduroy, and this guy is so full of character:
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I'm working on a special Mardi Gras plush at the moment, since the Plush Team is having its annual swap, which is of course totally fun and is getting everyone in the mood to "laissez les bon temps roulez!" Check out the plush created for the swap so far (along with other fun topics) over on the Plush Team's blog. I received my swap in the mail yesterday, and I'll be posting the photos over on the blog soon. :D
Here's the most awesome Santa plush from the amazing Yermit, complete with Santa toque and the bottle of wine from the Yermit Winery: (I loooove his face and those great ruffled cuffs on his shirt)
The fantastic Orson the Space Crab by the talented and eco-friendly Cotton Monster: (the teeth kill me- so good!)
The adorable Flower by SukiSuki: (the patterned fabric used for the leaves is just too cute)
And, last but not least, I got this guy from the Plush You! Show this year- A Highland Bull by AndaPanda, who is from Spain. I'm a sucker for corduroy, and this guy is so full of character:
I'm working on a special Mardi Gras plush at the moment, since the Plush Team is having its annual swap, which is of course totally fun and is getting everyone in the mood to "laissez les bon temps roulez!" Check out the plush created for the swap so far (along with other fun topics) over on the Plush Team's blog. I received my swap in the mail yesterday, and I'll be posting the photos over on the blog soon. :D
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On the Call: Mattel CFO discusses price increases
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Operation: Sonesidar – Onell’s February 1st Drop
Onell Design will be dropping their first release of 2013 tonight (February 1st 2013) at 9:30PM ET. As mentioned before, the old Adventure People line is the main inspiration for this assortment. The simple color schemes, durable figures and fantastic vehicles (like the Firestar 1) have influenced many toy lines over the years, particularly the [...]
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Sesame Workshop VP Added to Roster of Speakers at Content Connection
Courtesy of Toy Industry Association Ann Kearns, vice president of licensing at Sesame Workshop, has been added to the Content Connection roster of speakers. The Toy Industry Association’s (TIA) Content Connection will take place February 10 to 11 at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. Speaking on a panel titled “Lessons in Licensing,” Kearns will share her [...]
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Inspired by MADLY MADAGASCAR: Valentine’s Day Gift Guide
Since I won’t be in town on Valentine’s Day this year, I plan on leaving a little something special for each of my kids. I already have something for my daughter (she’s so easy to buy for) and still need to pick up something for the boys. My daughter loves movies as much as IRead More
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Huck Gee The Eagle Hunter Print
Huck Gee is out with his latest print, titled The Eagle Hunter. This print features a nomadic Kirooki tribesman with an eagle on his shoulder and equipped with his dead bow and arrows. Each print is printed on art watercolor paper and measures 24” x 10”. They are all signed,...
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Okkle Love Beast
Okkle is out with a brand new original resin figure, dubbed Love Beast. This 5” figure is hand painted and hand sculpted by none other than Okkle. The Original Pink edition is limited to 6 pieces and available HERE for $87 + S&H. They will also come signed and numbered,...
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