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Custom Knuckle Bears, Mao Cats & Painted Canvases for TOUMA 10th Anniversary Exhibition x Knuckle Bear Custom Show @ Fewmany

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We've seen work-in-progress snaps, now the custom Knuckle Bears, Mao Cats and painted mini canvases for TOUMA's 10th Anniversary Exhibition x Knuckle Bear Custom Show [blogged with Origin of Knuckle Bear] are posted online - along with prices! Check them out here. Note that each Knuckle Bear custom is priced at ¥31,500, while Mao Cats range between ¥8,925 (for the Pink Lame one shown above) to



Are poodles really from France?

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Answer:
 
No. Poodles are really from Germany, 'Poodle' comes from 'Pudel', a germanic word meaning 'puddle'. They were bred as water dogs, hence their other name 'puddle dogs'.


History of the Poodle
by Lee Weston
      The Poodle's history is shrouded in antiquity and hypothesis. By the 15th century we see dogs that actually resemble the Poodle as we know it, in writings and in art work It is believed by some that the poodle is the original water spaniel. It is known that the Poodle was, and even today, is used as a working hunter and duck retriever. The very stylish hair trim that is distinctive with the Poodle, and seen in conformation, actually has a real function and purpose.  The Poodle's coat protects the dog from water and debris in the water, it buoys the dog, and adds insulation to keep the joints, and the rest of the dog, warm while working. The hindquarters of the dog is shaved so that the dog can swim more easily rather than being weighted down with the equivalent of a diaper and long footed pajamas.
     Breed historians are in general agreement that the Poodle had its origins in Germany, with some influence from Russia and then became standardized as a distinct breed in France where it is the national dog.  That is why many people today refer to the Poodle with the misnomer of "French" Poodle.  In Germany the Poodle (from the German word pudel - meaning "to splash in water") was a very sturdy dog, that possessed two coat types, curly and corded.  The corded type of coat is rarely seen in the United States, but is still in existence.  The Russian variety was described as somewhat "greyhound" in body type.
     We know that the Standard (sized) Poodle developed first, and that the Miniature and Toy Poodles were developed afterwards, and all three varieties have a long history.  It is not known for certain if the Miniature and Toy Poodles are "bred down" versions of the Standard, or if these smaller Poodles developed in their own right. An interesting hypothesis dealing with the history of any breed that predates written history, did the breed develop from a common ancestor, or did the breed develop because dog fanciers from different countries were trying to breed a dog for a particular purpose and function and, independently developed a breed of dog that had similar traits?
     In France, Poodles were used for a variety of purposes.  There was the Caniche which was a large dog widely used for duck hunting.  The Petit Barbet was a Toy size dog that led a pampered and primped style of life in the royal courts.  The Truffle dog was used in the search for that flavorful morsel that was used by so many of the French chefs.
     A very important event in the history of the Poodle is when the breed was imported from France to Great Britain.  The Kennel Club of England registered its first Poodle in 1874, and the Poodle Club of England was founded in 1876. In 1910 the curley and corded dogs were put in separate divisions, as was the Miniature.  Prior to this time Poodles of all sizes and coat types were shown in the same classes.
     The foundations that were developed in England became the cornerstones of the breed in the United States. Precisely when the Poodle was imported to the United States is not known. The American Kennel Club registered its first Poodle in 1886. The Poodle Club of America was originally founded in 1896. Shortly after its establishment it was disbanded, and then reorganized in 1931. The P.C.A. used the Standard and Rules of the Curley Poodle Club of England as its base for establishing the Standard in the U.S. The same Standard now applies to all three sizes of Poodle, the only difference is in the height measurements for each size.
     The Standard and Miniature Poodle are shown in the Non Sporting Group of the A.K.C., and the Toy Poodle is shown in the Toy Group.
     The F.C.I. (Federation Cynologique Internationale) recognizes four sizes: the Standard, Miniature, Dwarf and Toy.  All four sizes are shown in Group 9.
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11 PIXS for 2011: Hugh Rose

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"2011 has been an intense year, full of learning experiences, a year I learned to be very thankful for the friends and peers I have met through customizing toys. I experimented a lot with my work, trying to think outside of the box and use different colours, techniques and subjects, venturing constantly into unfamiliar territory. It has been a great experience, but 2012 is going to be all about


Featured Review > Spy Monkey Armory Series 1 (Spy Monkey Creations)

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Full disclosure: this review will not be entirely objective, because I consider the SMC folks to be my friends. After all, they created both the Dread Axe of Darkness and the Sword of Ages as exclusives for PGPoA. Fortunately, they’ve created such an incredibly awesome product that I feel no guilt in my enthusiasm. Up [...]

Phonetic Alphabet Sierra Indicate 1 Being unfaithful, Whisky 1 2 Absolutely no!

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The eye brows have probably raised to your temple, thinking just what I am talking about. But try not to consider I have long gone dreary inside the go; this can be a phonetic alphabet Now i’m discussing. The particular phonetic alphabet has come a long means as it was first developed by the NATO [...]

All New Street Fighter

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Got myself another DualShock PS3 controller. Wee bit big for our Saber though.


And this is why I picked up a second one. Had been meaning to get Street Fighter IV for many moons now but didn't have the time - until I was promted to brush up on my skills after I had seven shades of poo kicked out of me during the Street Fighter tournaments held at CJ Night in Singapore.
You can also see some of the action in Episode 11 of Culture Japan Season 2 - towards the end of the show below.


I kinda like having the paper manual to read before I get down to play the game. The PS Vita games dont come with manuals anymore - instead there is a scanned version in the game.
The first Street Fighter I played was back in 1991 - Street Fighter 2.


Back then I chose Chun-Li all the time. Fell in love with the series and when I started to learn Japanese, I picked up a lot of the lingo from the Street Fighter drama CD's.
The character I use these days however is Ryu.
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But now Street Fighter is all new and improved! Thanks to artwork from Kei Suwabe-san. I want to try the Hello Kitty character!
I've recently become a big fan of Hello Kitty and my Twitter and Facebook followers will probably know why ^^


Check out more characters at Kei Suwabe-san's site.
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Love Tuttz from Emily Bee

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The newest custom Tuttz Mini from Emily Bee goes by the name of ‘Love‘. Designed by Argonaut Resins, this is Emily's first shot at a Tuttz Mini (these are 4.5" in height). The ‘Love’ custom will be available for purchase on Sunday, January 28th 2012 at 3:00PM EST at emilybee.bigcartel.com.

Game anyone?

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  We’re really excited about the line of cooperative board games offered by Family Pastimes. Not only are they fun and educational, they’re also handmade from eco-friendly materials, including recycled pasteboard and soy-based inks. This family-based company has established quite the name for themselves when it comes to cooperative game play.  What are cooperative games [...]

Hasbro: G.I. Joe Collectors' Club Footloose Update

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The G.I. Joe Collectors' Club has published a 360 degree turn around video of their 2012 3 3/4-inch membership incentive figure. Follow this link to give Footloose a spin and click the thumbnail above for a closer look at this exceptional figure.

A Little Bit On The Modern Disney Princess Side: The Disney...

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A Little Bit On The Modern Disney Princess Side: The Disney princesses (and Anastasia) get a modern update in this fan art by Viria.


WeKillYou - A Mystical Timezone Edition Vishnu Paramata Release (01.31)

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We Kill You has set out to release their new mini figure, dubbed Vishnu Paramata. This 3” resin mini figure is based on The Boss figure from 2009. ‘The Mystical Timezone’ Edition is limited to 20 pieces and is cast in orange resin, with blue and purple sprays and handpainted...

Teen donates hundreds of toys for kids in the hospital

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The teen continued her tradition of giving toys to children staying at Mayo Clinic Health System in Eau Claire on Friday and it's the most she's ever donated.

Love Heart Cavey is all love and hearts

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Love Heart Cavey is all love and hearts screenshot

Next month is February and that means Valentine's Day is swiftly approaching. Do you have a gift for your special someone? Or for those of us without a valentine, how about a sympathy snuggle-buddy? For either situation, Holly of Hey Cavey has got you covered with her latest plush: the Love Heart Cavey. The little sweetie is covered in pale pink fleece, speckled with red, blue and pink hearts. And as a special Valentine's Day treat, he comes with a package of Love Heart candies, straight from the UK. Share them with your valentine. Or with Cavey. He loves you, too.

On Thursday, Feb. 2nd, at 8 p.m. London time, the Love Heart Cavey will be for sale at the Cavey online shop. The Love Heart Cavey is limited to 75 handmade pieces and each costs £16. You can also follow Holly's countdown to the Cavey's release on her twitter feed

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Visit Akihabara

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Was out n about in Akihabara last week giving a lecture at Digital Hollywood University.
I dont go that often of late but when I do, everything seems so different. Many shops disappear while many new ones spring up. One of the things that I'm happy to say does not change is the amount of cute (2D) girls that you will see all over the place.


Had no idea there was an Arakawa Under The Bridge live action version.


Arrival at Akihabara - cold n rainy day. To get to Akihabara, get off at Akihabara station on the JR Yamanote line.
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Chuo Dori - the main road that runs through Akihabara.


Cars in Akihabara look out of place if they are not itarized.


Arrival at the campus to find some... hard working tired students.


Toshihiro Fukuoka - Chief Executive Editor at Ascii Media Works who lectures at Digital Hollywood University. He also produced the Mikunopolis concert in LA.


Yukina Matsuzaki - Ascii Media Works Angel.


You will all recognize this as Hokusai but did you know he drew ero stuff before this?



Moekana - soon!


My lecture was about my line of work and career advice.



Then its time to have a quick lookie around Akiba.
Fan disk for Hoshizora e kakaru hashi out next month.


Cute eroge girlies everywhere! If you like eroge then you will like http://erogetrailers.com/



Amagami nom nom.


Lots of Madoka Magica stuff coming up this year - a lot of surprises too ^^


Onechanbara Z for the 360. Aya is back and she's wearing even less now ^^;


The latest in the Super Robot Taisen series.


For those of you who have been to Akihabara, where was your first stop?
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Many shops start to close around 8pm so get there early if you are hunting for stuff. Restaurants usually stay open until later. Dont forget to check the side streets too as they have treasures like this hidden away.


Katsu for dindins.


The Akihabara Guide post has more info about what you can find at Akihabara.



The new Radio Kaikan - the old one is no more.



HD sized wallpapers over at Google Plus - feel free to use or trace or eat.



The must-stop-off-at store - Gamers filled with cute girlies.





This whole area used to be a car park where a load of folks would skate and play basket ball - photos from way back then in the History of Akihabara post.



Photos taken on the Sony NEX-5N which is great in low light conditions.


Mandarake - where you will find your otaku treasures.


Heading back to base. More Akihabara photos in the posts listed up below.


More places to visit in Tokyo listed below.

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Sponsor Announcement: Entertainment Earth LEGO Sale

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Entertainment Earth is currently running a special sale on their LEGO Star Wars, minifigures, LEGO City, and LEGO Kingdoms stock. Follow this link to save on LEGO!

A New Tomenosuke Exclusive from ESC-Toy

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Erick Scarecrow has passed along the above teaser image of what appears to be a Tomenosuke Exclusive piece. We - like you - are looking forward to what the entire package looks like.

A Little Bit on the Pre-Order Side: If you’re nervous...

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A Little Bit on the Pre-Order Side: If you’re nervous after hearing there will be only one run of the third Android series, you might want to get your pre-order in. ToyQube are accepting pre-orders starting today. They’re charging $128 for the full set.


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Radio Free Cybertron: Week of January 28th 2011

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lt;img src=quot;http://www.tfradio.net/storage/buttons/rfc_button.gifquot; width=100gt; We review Robots in Disguise #1, talk more Botcon news and present our first monthly Third Party Roundup: Hegemon, quot;RC 3quot;, Mad Blender, G1 Devastator upgrade parts and more.Running Time 1:21:53PLAYMP3iTunes
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