Posted in Comics on Sep 3rd, 2012
Head on over to TheShortBox.com where we attempt to answer the question. DC has attempted to ‘de-age’ their heroes with the New 52 reboot. The stumbling block for Batman? Robin, Robin, and Robin.
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Posted in Toys on Jul 3rd, 2012
We covered artist Simon Monk’s action figure paintings last year. His ‘Secret Identity’ series, depicting superhero action figures hanging in plastic bags, is currently a part of the ‘Oh Plastiksak’ exhibition at the Gewerbemuseum in Winterthur, Switzerland. The exhibit includes two brand new pieces, ‘Bruce Wayne’ and ‘Tim Drake’ (above). You can order limited edition giclee [...]
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Posted in Comics on Mar 6th, 2012
You may have seen Bluewater’s Mis-Adventures of Adam West. The campy graphic novel has done so well, Bluewater will be making it a regular series and it has already inspired the spin-off, The Secret Lives of Julie Newmar. The newest series to join the family is Burt Ward, Boy Wonder. Burt Ward, Boy Wonder will [...]
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Posted in Toys on Jan 31st, 2012
Adult collectors vociferously complaining about the imperfections of the toys they collect is about as commonplace as a Republican Presidential candidate lionizing Ronald Reagan. It is perpetual. What most fans and collectors have no clue about, are the many and varied steps, complications, and vicissitudes associated with bringing a toy from idea to reality. In [...]
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Posted in Comics on Jul 18th, 2011
Yes, please. [jyuenger.com]
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Posted in Movies & TV on Jun 8th, 2011