Good thing it didn't give you a toothache, eating all that plastic and metal.
when you slather on the yakitori tare it's all good, brother....helps the lion meat to taste a little better and lubricates the meal for proper digestion....when i run out of tare....a few sprays of WD-40 are a fine alternative.
MixxDreamer wrote:thanks! u got nice collections too, treasure your sketches until u die!! foreal.
-i think probably cuz my mom didnt want me to play with robots, while my sis and my girl cousins plays with dolls, i remember my gramma sent me a black barbie doll, i cried and took the head off :hehe:
@qilver, at the expo, didja get to stop by at that one store where it has like one piece keychains for a $1?! and then they had a big ass chopper doll for only $10.. i was like whoa! now my sudden obsessions are legos, i wanna get a Go Merry legos now, i saw it @ this HK site...who reads chinese here? :beaten: .. whoa voltes 5 is 15-35K yen now?! omg! i could've had that much money, then again.. idk how authentic robot figures in the philippines.. if u know what i mean? heheh i also had a voltes 5 sword too lol
no..i didn't see the anime booth that had $1 keychains of onepiece, i must've overlooked that area...
i was more focused on the anime figurines...i love the nami figurine, she's hot...
i'll take some pix of my anime figurines and try to post some.
there was so much stuff....easy to spend money at those exhibit halls... :applaud: :mrgreen:
oh theyre not just keychains, theres also figurines there too, the place was crowded they had to limit people to get in, i felt like i was in a Coach store during new years sales :usuck:
MixxDreamer wrote:oh theyre not just keychains, theres also figurines there too, the place was crowded they had to limit people to get in, i felt like i was in a Coach store during new years sales :usuck:
after 3 days of shopping in the exhibit hall....i was anime maxed out...and was pricing for anime figurines for hours and hours, i finally got some for a good price...i really need to post up some close ups of my figurines...the Nami one is cool, and i got it under $50.... :applaud:
New York, NY (July 18, 2006) – The buzz is true – Speed Racer is back for Round 2! With 2006 being the 40th Anniversary of Speed Racer, the rumor mill is muttering about a live action movie from the Wachowski brothers. But while Speed Racer fans await the good news, they can get their fix at San Diegofs Comic-Con, July 19th – 23rd, where Art Asylum will be premiering episodes of the new animated promos, as well as the video game, upcoming Speed Racer soundtrack, and toy line exclusively at Booth # 3913. Each day of the show fans can come by and watch the individual episodes while they meet the team from Heroes Garage and check out their amazing creation – the real life Mach 5, which will be at the booth all week.
Art Asylum will kick-off the Speed Racer madness on Wednesday night with the debut of the behind-the-scenes trailer, followed by screenings of the first episode on Thursday night, the second episode Friday night, and the 3rd episode on Saturday. This all-new online animation comes from the creative talent behind The Venture Brothers, led by ANImagicfs Jeff Nodelman.
Art Asylum will also give fans the first taste of the all new multi-level 3D online video game where you can 'pimp your ride' before taking on the adventure, preview the new toy line, and let them sample the new Speed Racer soundtrack which will come out at the end of 2006.
With the help of ANImagic, Heavenspot, and producer/writer gTramph of Supreme Team Productions, Speed Racer fans will be treated to this exciting new adventure that will be launched July 19th on the new website, www.SpeedRacerLives.com, to help kick off the 40th anniversary celebration. The site also contains behind the scene trailers, downloadable music, and the free 3D, multi-level online video game where high score winners will be eligible for prize packages, direct from Art Asylum.
Later this summer, the folks at Art Asylum (www.artasylum.com), in conjunction with Speed Racer Enterprises, are bringing out a new toy line packaged with the all-new, original animated promotional shorts that will be comprised of new story lines and characters for this cutting-edge, yet classic property.
gWefre going all out for the 40th Anniversary of Speed Racer,h said Art Asylumfs Adam Unger. The New York-based toy manufacturer has created the unique product line based on of the classic Speed Racer animated television property. gThe new Speed Racer animated promos really brings Speed Racer into the 21st century, while paying homage to the Classic Speed Racer,h said Unger. gThe animation team at ANImagic and the video game designers at Heavenspot have helped Art Asylum to create Speed Racer for a whole new generation,h he continued. The 40th Anniversary line will include toys, collectibles, and music.
when you slather on the yakitori tare it's all good, brother....helps the lion meat to taste a little better and lubricates the meal for proper digestion....when i run out of tare....a few sprays of WD-40 are a fine alternative.
wd-40 make a good friend on a friday night incase the door squeaks too much...a great alternative as you say.... :bonk:
Comic-Con: Tarantino Wants Kill Bill Anime Prequels (2006-07-23 01:25:36)
Quentin Tarantino says he wants to make two anime Kill Bill prequels: an origin film about Bill and his mentors, and an original tale with The Bride. Source: ComingSoon.net
'Manga' reading program promotes literacy among Los Angeles teens
By MANDY WILLINGHAM
LOS ANGELES (Kyodo) Inspired by the increasing popularity of "manga" in the U.S., the Los Angeles Public Library and publisher Tokyopop have launched a program featuring colorful Japanese-style comic book characters to promote teenage reading and literacy.
Students watch a drawing demonstration by Tokyopop "manga" artist and author Amy Kim Ganter (right) at the Los Angeles Public Library last month. L.A. PUBLIC LIBRARY PHOTO/KYODO
The Manga Madness Summer Reading Club kicked off June 15 at the city's central library headquarters. It is the first collaboration of its kind between a U.S. library and a manga publisher.
"The teens are very interested in the genre and its distinctive and wonderful art style and action stories," said Georgette Todd, manager of the Los Angeles Public Library's young adult services, which helps organize and select the theme for the annual summer reading program.
Todd said increasing demands for manga by student patrons have resulted in the doubling and tripling of titles at library branches throughout the city. "Many of our teens, including some who may not have up-to-date literacy skills, find it's very attractive to have the wonderful artwork and the text," she said.
The free program encourages students aged 11 to 19 to track their reading progress throughout the summer. They can also write reviews of manga and other books that are later posted on the library's teen Web page.
The library approached Tokyopop, one of the largest manga publishers in The U.S., to assist with the literacy program in January. The L.A.-based company's artists donated their time and creative skills to create unique designs for the program.
"We have very similar goals, like getting kids to read, so it was a natural partnership for us," said Holly Smith, director of sales and distribution for Tokyopop.
Company artists designed the summer reading club's colorful bookmarks, folders, forms and T-shirts featuring characters like a skateboarder, ninja, football player and punk-rock girl.
Tokyopop later gave manga to nearly 100 students at the program's kickoff, while company editor Lillian Diaz-Przybyl and artist Amy Kim Ganter discussed their work experience in the manga industry.
As the author and artist of the manga "Sorcerers and Secretaries," Ganter also demonstrated her drawing talents to the attentive young audience.
"I love all sorts of books and I just became more interested in manga after joining the club," said April Maldanado, a 19-year-old college student. An avid manga fan, she reads up to 16 titles a week.
Hugo Morales, 13, is also an enthusiastic manga reader and first-time summer reading club participant.
"Manga really gets my attention. I like the stories and the characters," he said.
The response to the program launch at the central library was so successful that other branches began their reading clubs a month early. Student participants have registered at all 72 of the city's library locations.
Tokyopop's Smith said other libraries across the country have learned of the program in L.A. and expressed interest in starting similar events in their cities. She said the company is considering rolling out a national version next year.
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