We all love super secret projects. Especially when that super secret project is from the mind of writer/director/producers, JJ. Abrams and Steven Spielberg. Last week, Paramount announced that the teaser trailer for JJ. Abrams new film, Super 8 will be featured with Iron Man 2. Considering that I did go watch Iron Man 2 at the local theatre on IMAX, I scratched my head when the Super 8 teaser didn’t show and I felt a bit cheated. Well, couple days later the HD version of Super 8 has hit the web and for all of us to view.
Super 8 is written and directed by JJ. Abrams and will be produced by Steven Spielberg. While there isn’t much official new regarding story or casting for Super 8, speculation is rampant on the web about the possibility that is a prequel to JJ. Abrams earlier film, Cloverfield. Cloverfield as well was a well kept secret when it was being filmed. While this is just speculation, it definitely feels like there is a monster-type creature involved, but I could be wrong. We ARE talking about JJ. and Steven here. Regardless, based on just what I see in this teaser, Super 8 is definitely going to be a wild ride. Super 8 will drop in 2011.
Hit the jump to check out the teaser trailer for Super 8!
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If you are not aware of what a “figma” action figure is, figma is a multi-articulate and customizable action figure created by figure designer/manufacturer Max Factory. figma usually features bishoujo-type characters and comes with an array of weapons, interchangeable faces, limbs, hands, and more. figma was Max Factory’s answer to the growing popularity of articulate figures in Japan. These little action figures have a huge fan base and many of these avid collectors design and customize their own figma-style action figures of their favorite characters. This time around one of these figma enthusiasts did an AMAZING custom job of the cute Yuffie Kisaragi from Square Enix’s Final Fantasy VII. This unknown “customizer” took apart a factory produced Vocaloid Kagamine Rin figma action figure and retooled and sculpted his way to create this brilliant rendition of Yuffie. Considering how much I like Square Enix’s Yuffie Game Edition Play Arts action figure, I can’t help but LOVE the adorable nature of this customized figma. Whoever you are that made this, I salute you! (Once I find out who made this custom figma, I will update this post XD)
Hit the jump and get ready to drool, followed by tears cause ya can’t buy this sucker.
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Well, let me introduce to you a little company called Wild Work and their newest release “The Five Element” action figure. Wow… what a load of crap this is. If you are like me, you are a fan of Luc Benson’s The Fifth Element starring Bruce Willis (Korben Dallas) and Milla Jovovich (Leeloo). If you aren’t familiar with The Fifth Element, than you mind as well jump into that volcano in Iceland. Well, instead of doing it the right way and getting the license to make an official Leeloo action figure, Wild Work created a crap-tacular “parody” of Leeloo and called it The Five Element. Considering most “parody” generic figures are slightly different from the real deal, Wild Work pretty much copied Leeloo’s costumes exactly as it is in the film. I would be so angry about this if the figure was actually decently done, however, oddly shaped body and less than spectacular quality of the stitching on the clothing really hurts my eyes. Leeloo was definitely an ass kickin’ vixen, yet Five Elements screams the exact opposite. Its definitely NOT a sexy figure. Kinda looks like shes wearing diapers considering her ass is a bit deformed. For any of you that is willing to buy this despicable figure, its going to set ya back about $100.
GRADE: 1 out of 10 dead Ewoks. Its truly disgusting to look at.
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If you live under a rock and haven’t noticed, Square Enix merchandise division, Square Enix Products is taking no prisoners when it comes to making toys outside the world of Final Fantasy and Kingdom Hearts. First, Capcom’s Devil May Cry, then Sega’s Bayonetta, and now Konami’s Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker! Whats really cool about MGS:PW is that fact that this will be the first MGS portable game that will be directed by Hideo Kojima himself. Now, enough about that. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker is a prequel so the hero of the game will be none other than Naked Snake (best name EVER!). Later this year, SQEX will be giving Naked Snake the “Play Arts Kai~” treatment which is SQEX’s signature action figure line. As you find with majority of SQEX’s toys, you will be amazing sculpts and even more amazing paint job. Standing at a tall 10 inch (bigger than the average action figure you find at Walmart), Naked Snake comes with an array of weapons, a shield, and a side of bad ass-ness.
GRADE: 9 out of 10 dead Ewoks. A MUST buy!
Hit the jump to check out Square Enix Products’ Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker Naked Snake Play Arts Kai~ action figure!
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So… this is definitely… new. Hong Kong toy designer/manufacturer, Hot Toys is pretty well known for their amazing articulate 1:6 scale action figures and impressive sculpting skills. Well, Hot Toys recently started offering generic 1:6 scale action figures called “Hot Toys True Types” for collectors to buy that wants to make customized action figures. Standing at around 12 inches and with 38 points of articulation, collectors can dress True Types figures as military, fantasy, sci-fi, etc. themed characters. Hot Toys is offering the male True Type figures in three different styles. Unfortunately, the “African American” Advanced version True Type action figures looks a bit like President Obama. Just look at that face! Can it be anyone else? Even worse is that all True Type action figures come butt-nekked. If you are down with seeing Presidential skin, this is your figure! As much as I am a loyal fan of Hot Toys, I think sculpting the face so close to the most powerful man in the United States was a unfortunate mistake. Expect these True Type action figures for sales in August for about 35-45 dollars. Good gawd, President Obama is buff as hell! /stare
GRADE: 5 out of 10 dead Ewoks. I can’t help, but stare…
Hit the jump to see more. Don’t say I didn’t warn ya.
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