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Thursday, March 12, 2015

NECA Master Chief Motorcycle Helmet.

I don't even drive a motorcycle and I want this bad boy...

Head over to the NECA website HERE and find out what stores will let you pre-order this very, very awe worthy 'Master Chief Motorcycle Helmet'. Your Halo video game dreams have come to life kiddies!

"From the award-winning Halo video games, this limited edition replica of Master Chief’s headgear is also a fully functional, street-legal motorcycle helmet! It offers a convenient modular design and an exciting list of features that meet or exceed all DOT safety standards."

I can't wait to see people riding in the streets with these pulling all sorts of stunts and bike tricks. It's going to feel unreal...

Xx Nubia

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

thor

Artist Spotlight: Art By Sandora Ruiz.

Nubia Mejia 12:02:00 PM

Nothing like a nice piece of art of your wall...

One thing I love about instagram is that through various hashtags and popular page roaming, you discover pretty cool people every-so-often. A few weeks back I found @ArtBySandora and became immediately smitten with her work. From DC and Marvel characters to some television show characters, she paints amazing stuff that will surely fulfill your geeky, pop culture needs.

Below are a few of my favorites for your viewing pleasure.

DC Comics The Flash

The NAFA North Fencer- 2020 Tokyo Olympics Edition.

DC Comics Superman.

Marvel Comics Wolverine.

DC Comics Harley Quinn.

Reservoir Power Rangers

Marvel Comics DeadPool.

Marvel Comics Thor.

DC Comics Batman

Young, Pretty and Talented = The Perfect Combo.

If you're interested in purchasing a painting from Sandora Ruiz you can contact her at Sruiz0304@gmail.com. I believe prices range from $300 +.

Check out her Twitter and Facebook too.

Which on of these is your favorite?

Xx Nubia

Tuesday, March 10, 2015

vintage

Have You Ever Lost Your Toys/Action Figures?

Nubia Mejia 3:36:00 PM

Oh Sweet Memories...

We may go mad! Want to cry and die a little inside right? Need therapy... who knows.

Have you ever wondered WTF happened to all of your awesome childhood toys/action figures? I have... sometimes. I was having this conversation with my brother the other day... He's a pretty funny guy and also an action figure/awesome pop culture poster enthusiast.

I remember I donated A LOT of plush animals once to charity. I regret it sometimes because of sentimental value and because I had a whole Toy Story sort of thing going on (long story) but plushed animals take up a shit load of space! I just couldn't deal anymore. Also theres the thought of them going to kids who need them which makes me feel like I did something good, so that's okay. I do however have a bunch of little action figures missing that I don't remember donating: Madonna and Dick Tracy, Princess Peach from Mario, Retro Barbie Figures, Topcat, and much more. I'm going to assume the parentals through them out or gave them away...

Has this ever happened to you? Have you ever tried to hunt them down and get them back in your life? Have you ever flipped the fuck out when you realize you probably purchased them for 1-10 dollars and now they can be up to 60-300 dollars on eBay on at toy stores? WTFFFFFFF. Luckily some have remained at about the same price but A LOT of sky rocketed.

Here are some of my brothers that went missing:

Roton MOTU Heman 1980's toy Original Vintage lot Vehicle 1984

MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE 1984 ROAD RIPPER VEHICLE W/ STRIP MOTU HE-MAN MATTEL

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Vintage 1990 FUGITOID Figure TMNT

As for me... I couldn't find much of my stuff online but I remember...

Vintage Disney Applause Dick Tracy and Breathless Madonna PVC Figures

Retro Barbie Toys from Mc Donalds

Retro Looney Tunes Figures - Shell Gas - 1990

It's sad stuff I tell ya! I would loved to have some of the retro figures I remember owning nicely displayed on a book-shelf (sigh).

So here's what I have to say to the parents of small children right now...

Save some of their shit! You know, some cool toys or action figures you think will mean something someday... pay attention. They don't know any better... and one day they'll thank you. Perhaps pick your top 10 favorite toys or more if you have the space. No excuses!

Xx Nubia

zoolander 2

Ben Stiller Says There Will Be A 'Zoolander 2' At Paris Fashion Week.

Nubia Mejia 12:31:00 PM

Looks Like 'Blue Steel' is coming back...

Ben Stiller and and Owen Wilson strutted their stuff on the runway at the Maison Valentino show at Paris Fashion Week as Derek Zoolander and Hansel. They officially announced the sequel to their super funny, trippy and of course fashionable comedy 'Zoolander' (2001). Get ready for 'Zoolander 2'.

As a person who has worked many fashion weeks in her life, I've seen many random things go down on runways from performances to motorcycle riding to champagne pouring on fans... I thought this was a very appropriate and cool way to introduce 'Zoolander 2'.

According to a tweet from Paramount Pictures, the film will see release on February 12th, 2016.

So if ya don't know, now you know!

And practice your Blue Steel folks!

Xx Nubia

Monday, March 9, 2015

tv series

Fish Mooney Leaving Gotham.

Nubia Mejia 11:55:00 AM

This news got my like...

So I heard that Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) won't be back on FOX's Gotham season 2, not as a regular at least. This makes me SO.VERY.UPSET. Fans everywhere are having all sorts distraught. I was glad to see Pinkett Smith back on Television and she was killing it as Fish Mooney. Fish Mooney had the perfect amount of sass, evilness, and flesh piercing glares. She was a bad bitch in the best ways. She'd do whatever to show you how bad and serious she was too... even stab her own eye out! (who does that?!)

Pinkett Smith appeared on Live With Kelly and Michael, and while talking about how kick-ass and glorious her character is she also talked about the future on the show...

“I don’t think so, no. I signed for a year and the year is up,” Pinkett Smith said. “But there are some great things coming ahead on Gotham, believe you me. There’s a lot of good stuff coming.”

(insert crying and raging fit)

However on a semi-bright note she might be back in the future or at least for guest appearances I hope. Warner Bros. had the following to say...

“Fish Mooney’s storyline takes a lot of interesting twists and turns into the finale of season one of Gotham.” So make of that what you will."

I was dying for her to get out of this weird organ selling, abandoned island in the middle of nowhere storyline they have her and now she's just going to be gone soon...

I guess we'll see what's to come on FOX's Gotham... wonder who will replace Mooney? Thoughts?

Source

Xx Nubia

theme songs

Monday Theme Song: Inspector Gadget Animated Series.

Nubia Mejia 12:22:00 AM

If you exit your house humming to this song, I promise you'll have a chipper start to your day.

Show: Inspector Gadget Animated Series (1983–1986)

We all know Inspector Gadget is a clumsy police inspector that can pull a million random things out of his hats (he's seems to be half cyborg) and goes around solving mysteries. His niece Penny and dog Brain secretly do the real investigative work... I don't think Mr. Gadget was too bright...

There's nothing lyrically significant about this theme songs like others I've featured, but it's very catchy. The song was originally written by Haim Saban and Shuki Levy for the original cartoon series.

Go! Go! Gadget and watch out for Dr. Claw.

Xx Nubia

Thursday, March 5, 2015

toys

Take Your Action Figure To Work Day!

Nubia Mejia 9:46:00 PM

Tomorrow, or in some places today March 6, 2015 is Take Your Action Figure To Work Day!

Hell yeah! It's about time more people incorporate a bit of fun and entertainment into the work place. If you want to participate via social media you can check out the official 'Take Your Action Figure To Work Day' website HERE and learn all about how this magical day came to life.

If you just want to see the rules and hashtags real quick, here they are straight from the site:

'Do you have an action figure? Do you have a camera? Do you have a social media account? If the answer is yes, than you have all you need to participate! Take your action figure to work on the first Friday in March and post pictures of him/her/it with you, with your coworkers, with a client or with your boss (well, maybe not your boss). Get creative! Who doesn’t want to see Wolverine pulling double duty as a paper shredder? In 2014 some people even story boarded a day in the life of their action figure, for the time they woke up, to the end of the day. Even Cheetah and Wonder Woman put aside their differences at the end of the day to go camping together.'

You’re only limited by your own creativity. Post away! Be sure you include the Official #AFWDYYYY (example: #AFWD2015, #AFWD2016, etc…) so we can all see the amazing things you do to make this as nerdy as possible.'

There you have it kiddies. Now go to your office and let Batman do all of your office work for you! Perhaps Wolverine shall pour you a cup of coffee? Maybe a LEGO figure will go tell off your boss or something... those little guys are fiesty.

Xx Nubia