MikMikEternity gives us this wonderful custom Groot minifigure. The detail and sculpting are impressive. He says he sculpted the additional pieces and painted by hand. I love the weathered, wooden look and the subtle greenery all over Groot. There is so much character.
CaseymaloneSuper neat.
Mondo will release what is one of my favorite posters in months today. Stan & Vince’s Creature from the Black Lagoon is a 24″ x 36″ screenprint, has an edition of 375, and will cost $50. The variant has an edition of 200 and will cost $75. These go up today (Thursday, August 6th) at a random time. Visit Mondotees.com.
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Ghostbusters will be joining a host of other franchises in the upcoming LEGO Dimensions, a multi-character collectible-figurine action game similar to the popular Skylanders and Disney Infinity games.
Players will purchase the base game, and then character expansion packs to add more playable characters to the game world. Today at Gamescon in Germany, Warner Bros Interactive Entertainment, the publisher for Dimensions, announced the latest character pack, Ghostbusters. The game will be developed by Traveler’s Tales Games, makers of many other much-loved LEGO games such as LEGO Star Wars and LEGO Indiana Jones. No word yet on when these will be available for pre-order, though the base game and many other character packs can be pre-ordered now! The base game will be available on Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3 and Wii U.
Today’s announcement included 3 character packs for LEGO Dimensions, as well as a few images of the characters being used in-game. So far confirmed packs include:
• Simpsons
• Portal
• Back to the Future
• Doctor Who
• Ghostbusters
• Multiple DC characters including Wonderwoman, Superman and Batman
• Scooby Doo
• Jurassic World
• LEGO Ninjago
• The LEGO Movie
• The Wizard of Oz
• The Lord of the Rings
• LEGO Chima
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LEGO Dimensions will be a veritable menagerie of licenses, including a number of franchises never been seen in LEGO form. If you’re thinking about pre-ordering the game, we humbly ask that you consider using one of the below links, which helps keep our lights on and servers humming for bringing you more of the fan-made creations you love.
CaseymaloneSomeone I talk to on this website will be excited about this but I am not sure who, so here.
Wargaming is bringing classic strategy series Master of Orion back from the dead with a full-fledged remake. There’s a brief trailer out, but it doesn’t feature any gameplay.
LEGO has finally released nice, high resolution images of the newest line of the highly-popular Collectible Minifigures, due out in September. They’re technically Series 14, though the LEGO Movie and Simpsons series were unnumbered, making this actually the 17th wave (not counting the rare Olympic series). This time around, the whole line is monster themed, with characters ranging from ghoulish to naughty, and should be widely available just in time for lots of great Halloween creations this year.
Zombie Pirate
“Yo ho ho and a barrel o’ brains!”
The Zombie Pirate was getting sick and tired of seeing all of these young whippersnapper pirates mess things up, so he’s come back to show them how things used to be done back in the good old days. Not surprisingly for a several-hundred-year-old sea dog, he’s kind of old-fashioned. He still prefers to strand his prisoners on deserted islands instead of making them walk the plank, and he only plunders gold, not fancy-pants modern treasures like silks and spices.
As a zombie, he isn’t particularly big on personal hygiene. His hook is rusty, his captain’s coat is falling apart, and his wooden leg has a bad case of termites. No one is entirely sure whether he has a beard, or just a particularly impressive collection of moss and lichens on his chin. In good news, he doesn’t smell much worse than the average pirate, and if he falls in the water, he’s more likely to bite the sharks than the other way around!
See the rest of the series after the jump, and click on the pictures for a full description of each character.
Ryan Duggan’s Treasury of Shitting Dogs series rolls on with the sixth entry, “Mountain Home (With Shitting Dog)”. It’s a 16″ x 20″ screenprint, has an edition of 45, and costs $45. Visit his shop.
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CaseymaloneThis thing is so gorgeous and exciting but $500 is an obscene amount to charge for it.
So, I was glancing over news from the world of retro video games today and had to do a double take. I'm used to people repackaging or emulating old consoles. Heck, The Retron 5 does exactly this blending a large handful of classic console hardware emulation into one definitive, inexpensive $130 package. There's also the Retro VGS, a completely brand new retro themed console which is bring cartridge gaming back. Both of those projects are cool because they're reasonably priced. However, I nearly spit my coffee out when I found out that someone has repacked the guts of the Famicom and NES console into a shiny aluminum box, slapped on some arguably cool feature, and is selling this new NES at $499 a pop!
You may be wondering what exactly warrants sinking $500 into this system. After all, $500 is a lot of money for a system which ceased production back in 1995. We'll start with some basics and features for this new take on the NES console. The Analogue NT is a new console with internal hardware from both the NES and Famicom. The system is completely region free (which is pretty awesome), so it accepts cartridges from either the North America or Japanese version of the console. Naturally, since the parts are originals and this is a glorified, heavily modded NES, no emulation is possible here. You must own real cartridges to play on the Analogue NT (though, once again, they can be either NES or Famicom carts).
The manufacturers of the Analogue NT at www.analogueinteractive.com specifically state that they purposely used a more expensive aluminum box to house the innards of the console. Yes, the cost could have been lower had they used a similar plastic to the original NES console. However, no compromises were made and the solid block of 6061 aluminum contributes to the high price tag. You can probably guess who Analogue Interactive had in mind with this new NES.
As you can see pictured above, the Analogue NT comes in a sleek, futuristic looking box. The front panel is very clean and offers 4 ports for local multiplayer. This is a bit superfluous considering not many official NES games include support for 4 players. However, I'm not one to bulk at additional features. Plus, I'm almost certain the additional ports don't drive up the final cost. This console works with the original North American controller, Japanese controller, and a special 3rd party clone of the original NES controller.
According to my research, here is a list of NES games with 4 player support:
Finally, the Analogue NT has modern hook ups in the back for your high definition TV. Every console works from an RGB NES board. Analogue signals include RGB, Component, S-Video, and Composite. You can choose to spring for the HDMI upgrade (which costs an additional $80!) for upscaling to 1080p and the highest quality audio. Best of all, since the hardware here is the real deal, you won't have to worry about lag or an authenticate experience. This is real Nintendo hardware heavily modded for 2015.
Now, I have to get to the flaws. I'm sure you can guess there are a few. Obviously, cost is quite high. I know, I know. The Analogue NT is high quality; no expenses were sparred. And, this price was passed along to consumers. I get it. But, I really think that the high cost will drive younger audiences away. Hell, I don't really foresee retro collectors swarming to this in droves. I'm not sure why someone would want to spend $500 when a simply $20 - $40 can buy you an original NES in decent shape. It really sucks that the manufacturer charges you for the HDMI upgrade. And why oh why did Analogue Interactive not include at least one cheap 3rd party controller with the intro price? Is it really too much to ask.
Ultimately, the Analogue NT comes down to a few things: if you're content playing NES/Famicom roms on a desktop PC hooked up to your TV, this is NOT the product for you. If you don't mind purchasing a used (are there any other kind in 2015?) NES from eBay and soldering a high def upgrade into the console board yourself, this is not for you either. If you don't mind dropping a bill (or two!) on a high quality, luxury re-imagining of the original NES console, you'll probably be quite happy here. If you absolutely hate emulation but for some strange reason don't want to use the original console, this is pretty much your only option. You could argue that the NT is a waste of money, but hey, we're a community who enjoys sinking money on collecting retro video games and game memorabilia... As for me, I'm quite content with my Retron 5. I find the games and merchandise more compelling than the actual consoles. If you wish to check the Analogue NT out for yourself, you can do so here.
There’s a lot to love about this hardsuit by Christopher Hoffmann, from the spot of yellow on the long arm (a camera?) to the random “50” road sign and excellent color blocking between the white torso and dark gray arms and legs. Christopher says that the AC Research, Inc. suit is “For all of your topographical and biological surveillance needs, from Titan to Ganymede.” Sounds about right.
One of the things I enjoyed most about the models I built for Ma.Ktober a couple years ago was building the discrete bases to showcase each model. Christopher gives the base itself substantial attention and detail, with organic landscaping to contrast with the hard mechanical detail of the suit.
Black Dragon Press will release this beautiful new poster for Pierrot Le Fou by Yuko Shimizu tomorrow. It’s an 18″ x 30.5″ screenprint, has an edition of 80 (per colorway), and will cost £60 (or $100 for both). This goes up tomorrow (Tuesday, July 28th) at 3pm BST. Visit their shop.
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Chicago’s Anne Benjamin has a few beautiful new prints up for sale. These are all screenprinted and cost $30-$40 each. Visit her shop.
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It’s Friday, which means a new installment in Worth Reading, our weekly roundup of the best writing about games in the past week. Except, of course, when one story is from four years ago.
CaseymaloneHi everyone.
I assume he's fucking that banana.
As the Minions prequel slap-stravaganza makes it’s way through movie theaters this week, LEGO versions are starting to pop up, and here are two of my favorites. It’s always interesting to see different builders’ interpretations of the same subject matter – proving that there’s no one ‘right’ way to build anything:
While both models lean towards the “studs hidden” end of the scale, James Zhan‘s Stuart sticks to a more traditional studs-up technique, while umamen‘s Carl goes studs-out and heavy on the cheese slopes. Yet both models nail it with lots of detail and plenty of character. Cumbaya!
Caseymaloneyo is this a recipe for cooking a baby
It has always amused me that despite being a species with only two options, we get so excited to learn that the next member of it will be one or another. But there I was blubbering like I had never heard news so unusual and wonderful when they told me it was a girl, because like my favorite childhood movie that we dusted off a couple rainy weekends ago, we’ve never had a little girl. We hope she’s going to like it here.
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CaseymaloneWow, this post.
Thank you for the wonderful memories. The world of video games have become a little less bright. 
#ThankYouIwata
Hi Friends,
I’ve been going through a pretty rough patch of depression lately, which I’m not normally prone to. Although Tomboy has been very successful, and touched many people, I’m still having a hard time feeling creative and motivated to make comics. I always thought having a successful book would make me more motivated, but I guess you can’t always tell when, where, or why depression will hit. I am currently seeking a mental health provider that will be a good fit, but I know that it can take a long time. Anyway, I’m only writing this so that folks know where I’m at, but also to assure you that I’m taking the strides to get better. I will say that coming up with the pun ifFIERIority complex really made my day, so maybe, in the end, making this comic actually did make me feel a little more like myself.
Thanks,
Liz
CaseymaloneI think the Ninjago theme is largely garbage but this set is gorgeous if you ignore the winged ninjas.
Primed to be unveiled in person this Friday at San Diego Comic Con, LEGO has given us the go-ahead to let our readers see the newest Ninjago set, 70751 Temple of Airjitsu. It’s very rare that LEGO makes minifig-scale sets this large in its non-licensed themes, with the exception of the Expert Creator sets like the modular series. At 2,028 pieces for $200 USD, this set is quite the heavyweight for LEGO’s kid-oriented theme. LEGO VIP members will be able to purchase the the Airjitsu Temple beginning Aug. 18.
The official press release and more photos are below the jump.
Here’s the full gallery of photos.
70751 Temple of Airjitzu
Ages 14+. 2,028 pieces.
US $199.99 – CA $229.99 – DE 199.99€ – UK £169.99 – DK 1799.00 DKK
*Euro pricing varies by country. Please visit shop.LEGO.com for regional pricing.Join the Ninja at the beautiful Temple of Airjitzu!
Enjoy the ultimate LEGO® NINJAGO™ building experience as you construct the majestic
Temple of Airjitzu and surrounding village! The highly detailed Temple building has many delightful architectural features including Oriental–style decorated windows and sliding doors. The intricate wooden-frame-style walls of the nearby Blacksmiths and beautiful curved roofs of the Smugglers Market will also test your LEGO building skills. And with every Ninja included in one set for the first time, plus loads of other key characters, you can role-play all your favorite NINJAGO adventures. Take tea in the reception area of the Temple, practice your Ninja moves in the training room or join Wu in his study to read or paint. Discover the Ninja glider upstairs at the Blacksmith’s workshop, cross the bridge guarded by the stone dragons and seek out hidden treasure at the Smugglers’ Market. Then turn off the lights in your room to watch the Temple’s illuminated spinning shadow theater!
• Includes 12 minifigures with assorted weapons: Lloyd, Kai, Jay, Zane, Cole, Nya, Wu, Misako, Dareth, Postman, Jesper and Claire.
• Village features the Temple of Airjitzu, Blacksmith’s workshop and Smugglers’ Market connected by paths, steps and bridge with 2 stone-style dragons on either side, plus a statue of Sensei Yang and grass stalk elements.
• Temple of Airjitzu features transparent plastic windows with new Oriental-style decoration and sliding doors, reception area with a geometric floor carpet, table, teapot and bowl, shadow theater with a light brick and spinning elements, Ninja training room with weapon holders, 2 Ninja swords, Ninja bow and a practice target, Wu’s study with 3 books and art canvas elements, and an attic with storage box for Cole’s stuff.
• Blacksmith’s workshop features wooden-frame-style walls, opening door, sign with anvil and hammer image, realistic interior with anvil, hammer and other assorted tool elements, upper floor with Ninja glider relic with detachable spear elements, rat element in the attic, 2 trees outside with fallen leaves on the roof and grass stalk elements.
• Smugglers’ Market features curved Oriental-style roof, golden Oriental details, 2 hidden treasure chests filled with assorted golden weapon elements, sign with bread image, sign with fish image, plus assorted elements including: 2 Ninjago trading cards in a sack, barrel with 2 fish, 2 fishing rods, food and grass stalk elements.
• Lloyd, Kai, Jay, Zane, Cole and Nya minifigures all come in new black Ninja outfits.
• Misako, Dareth and Postman minifigures are new to LEGO® NINJAGO™ sets.
• New Wu minifigure outfit.
• Drink tea, train to be a Ninja and study with Wu at the Temple!
• Find the Ninja glider at the Blacksmith’s workshop.
• Seek hidden treasure chests at the Smugglers’ Market!
• Put on a show for your friends with the illuminated spinning shadow theater!
• Recreate your favorite scenes from the NINJAGO™: Masters of Spinjitzu TV show.
• Village measures over 16” (42cm) high, 20” (52cm) wide and 13” (35cm) deep.
• Temple of Airjitzu measures over 16” (42cm) high, 7” (19cm) wide and 7” (19cm) deep.
• Blacksmith’s workshop measures over 5” (15cm) high, 5” (15cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.
• Smugglers’ Market measures over 5” (14cm) high, 5” (14cm) wide and 7” (20cm) deep.
Maybe a T. rex chasing after you won’t be as scary if it’s only 2 inches tall. That’s what’s going on in Sami Mustonen‘s mini Jurassic Park. The rendering of the models look so real you probably didn’t think it was all digital Lego.
Evil Tender has teamed up with Tomer Hanuka to showcase a number of his images created for the upcoming graphic novel, The Divine. The show takes place on Friday, July 17th, but the prints will first be sold online next week. The main release, “Ghost Warriors”, is an 18″ x 24″ giclee, has an edition of 60, and will cost $60. There are also a number of smaller-edition pieces (made in tiny runs of 6-8) for $80 each. Everything goes up for sale online Monday, July 6th at 10am Pacific Time. Visit EvilTender.com.
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CaseymaloneHere you go, nerds.
Gaming fans, get ready to reattach your socks once you’ve marveled at this 14 foot long microscale LEGO StarCraft diorama, unveiled at Brickworld Chicago last week:
Whether you identify as Protoss, Terran or Zerg, there is so much detail to enjoy in this monstrous display, built over the course of 3 years by 9 builders in 4 different countries. How many bricks were used? We don’t know – the team lost count! I’m guessing “quite a lot”.
Huge props to the amazing team of Cecilie Fritzvold, Tim Schwalfenburg, Matt De Lanoy, Chris Perron, John Moffat, Bart De Dobbelaer, Sean and Steph Mayo and our very own Simon Liu. And rumor has it parts of this epic layout may be appearing at other LEGO fan conventions in the not-too-distant future.
Meanwhile, check out their cool fly-through video, or pore over dozens of closeup images of the layout and it’s many individual units on their Flickr group:
CaseymaloneHOLY SHIT
You’ll get a shot at this stunning new Pixies poster by Ken Taylor tomorrow. It’s an 18″ x 24″ screenprint, has an artist edition of 85, and will cost $50. It goes up tomorrow (Tuesday, June 30th) at 2pm Central Time. Visit Postersandtoys.com.
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Neil “PresJPolk” Stevens has been trying to achieve a particular goal in Zelda II: The Adventure of Link for months. When he pulled it off earlier this week, it was overwhelming.
Imagine being so married to your narrative that says black people have it easy in America that even when nine black people are murdered at the hands of an avowed white supremacist you feel the need to spin it as an attack on Christianity and not an attack on blackness. Imagine getting a whole TV network on which to do this. Imagine getting paid lots of money to do this. I bet they think they’re fucking brave.
CaseymaloneHoly fucking shit!
CaseymaloneI will buy this thing.
Virtual reality device Oculus Rift is finally releasing early next year, and at their first ever E3 press conference, the company announced the initial slate of games.
CaseymalonePRECEDENT
Kickstarter projects not following up on promises isn’t new. The FTC getting involved, as they did with this one, is. The board game creator settled for $111,793, though he can’t actually pay it.
CaseymaloneI got physically nauseous re-living the Peter Moore incident.
You only get one chance to make a first impression, and for many games, that happens at E3. The annual mega show is nearly upon us, and developers are spending days and nights putting together flashy demos to convince us to open our wallets. What’s real? What’s fake? Maybe both? I asked some developers to find out.
CaseymaloneThis is beautiful.
It used to be easy to earn money in The Witcher 3 by killing cows over and over again. The game’s most recent patch, however, has a clever way of stopping you from exploiting the world’s bovine.
