Steel City Con
Hey Kids we just got back from the Steel City con in Pitt, and want to thank Garrison Carida for being the Gracious Hosts that they were. Hope to see you all again soon!
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You oughta be in pictures, Kid
Word has reached us here at the TK-Bear Crew that for at least the fourth time, our very own member, James “Cadet” Ficker, has been used as the base model for an illustration on a licensed trading card!
Cadet has previously been used as the base likeness for at least three Marvel Sketch cards, one off one of a kind cards where the artist draws directly onto a card randomly inserted in a pack. These cards can be seen in Cadet’s Spider-man costume section.
Now images of Cadet’s original clone trooper have been used as a base model for a new poster for the Star Wars Topps trading card line, by artist Joe Corroney.
Image of the poster can be seen by clicking here.
Ohayo*Con 2010
Once more the Crew descended on Columbus, OH’s largest Anime convention, and once more we had a lot of fun.
The first round of photos have been uploaded to the gallery, and more will be coming up as they are received. To view go to --> Gallery > Events 2010 > Ohayo*Con 2010
We will defiantly be back again next year.
Be a Hero! Help Haiti Earthquake Victims by playing Halo.
The guys at Bungie studios have put together a couple great promotions to help the earthquake victims in the Republic of Haiti.
Right now, in the Bungie Store, you’ll find a special edition of the “Superintendent tee.” Pick one up and they will donate 100% of the profits directly to the relief efforts through the American Red Cross.
Additionally they will donate 100% of the prfit from all other merchandise they sell in their store until the end of February.
The final way you can help is by simply playing some Halo 3 or ODST online this Wednesday or Thursday (January 120 and 21) while wearing a special emblem on your Spartan. For every 1,000 players wearing the emblem, Bungie will make a $100 donation (with a max of $77,000) to the Red Cross. You can find all the details on the event here:
http://www.bungie.net/News/content.aspx?type=topnews&link=BeAHero
http://www.bungiestore.com/
I am Iron Man!
Well it came out a few weeks ago, and if you haven't seen it below is the new Iron Man Trailer. I am very exited for this, and it only reminds me that I need to get working on some of my new projects.
Coming Soon...
"Are you troubled by strange noises in the middle of the night? Do you experience feelings of dread in your basement or attic? Have you or your family ever seen a spook, specter or ghost? If the answer is "yes," don't wait another minute, pick up the phone and call the professionals. Our courteous and efficient staff is on call 24 hours a day to serve all your paranormal elimination needs. We're ready to believe you!"
The Great Ghostbuster costume build is going to start soon, keep an eye on the site for updates, pictures, and tutorials.
Where in the world is...R2D2?
Or should the be movie? Anyhow with the help of ILM it seems as though my Pal R2D2 has been making some cameos in a lot of big name movies. What movies have you seen him in?
Read the Article here at screenrant.com
Thor is Coming....
Slowly but surely the movies will be mimicking the comics and movie paths will cross just like they do in comics. I always liked in comics how the paths from one story line cross others. Heroes meet up and cross paths to defeat villains whose paths cross as well. With Thor the first step towards this has begun. Thor negins filming January 2010!
Read about it at G4!
Hyperion
New Book review is up. This time it is Dan Simmon's Hyperion. Give ti a read to see why this book is considered by so many to be a classic of Science-Fiction.
Steampunk Mickey?
I first heard about a possible "Steam punk" Disney game for the Wii a while back, but didn't think anything of it, thinking it was just rumors, but apparently it's true. The upcoming game "Epic Mickey" takes place in a dystopian world where all the forgotten Disney characters and even amusement park rides end up. Apparently from what has been leaked so far, these forgotten characters have grown tired of living in the shadows and invade Mickey's world, spreading a viscous black goo where ever they go. The player, as Mickey, will have to make use of the Wii-mote controls to use paint thinner, erasers, and paint to remove the goo.
The primary antagonist of the game is one Oswald the Rabbit, the first Disney cartoon character, who Disney only recently recovered he rights to in 2006, after losing them to Universal in 1929.
Go here for more info
The Marvel Ultimate Allaince that almost was...
Hey everybody, Cadet here with your little piece of random trivia for today.
Did you know that early in the development process for the original Marvel Ultimate Alliance for the Wii, Activision wanted to include some Nintendo characters as an exclusive? However, apparently, Activiosn wanted this to be a surprise, and as such did up the concept art and made the character models for Link and Samus in secret, without telling Nintendo, and then revealed the characters to Nintendo, on the PS2 beta build of the game, using a PS2.
It would seem that Nintendo was not amused, and did not allow their IP to be used in the game, and all we have to show us what almost was is concept art and videos that have been leaked.
Nintendo characters at about 25 seconds:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uwElEsHkk_A&feature=related
Concept art:
http://gonintendo.com/wp-content/photos/linkmua.jpg
And can be seen in the online portfolio of one of the game artists;
http://www.spacejase.com/index.php?page=gallery
A Venom Movie?
As the resident Web-Head of the group, I figured I should weigh in...Seriously? Come on.
I just hope it's not as bad as Spider-man 3. It could actually be interesting if they go the sort of conflicted Anti-Hero thing Eddie Brock occasionally had going in the comics, where he was torn between an actual desire to do good and the manipulations of the symbiote.
A Venom Movie?
So we all know how bad Catwoman turned out, and while an OK movie I was not all that impressed with Wolverine. The spinoffs just are not as good in my opinion. These characters are just not as interesting on their own. Plus we all know a venom movie is in the works because Hollywood knows us dorks will line up for miles for a chance to see venom since he didn't last long in the Spiderman movie. But how do you tell a venom movie without Spiderman?
Sony Moves Forward With Venom Movie
Sony presses ahead with Venom movie
New Ideas For My Next R2D2?
A friend of mine had shown me this and it is a pretty cool Idea for an R2! I intend to add some extras to my second R2 unit but this is not quiet what I plan on doing but awesome regardless!
R2-D2 console droid for all your retro gaming needs
Titan, the tallest dog in the world!
Ok so many people here know I am a huge dog fan, and have a Great Dane myself named King Arthur. Before him I had a Great Dane named Sasquatch. Fitting huh?
Anyhow I recently heard about Titan an all White, Blind and Deaf dog. It is sad really to see that people breading for color have done this to dogs of all breads. But Titan, despite his handicap, just set the record for worlds Tallest Dog!
Read about the Record Here
Insane Night is out for Batman Arkham Asylum
Those who got the game and love it, as I know that I do, some downloads are now available. I have a little ways to go till I beat the game but once I do I will be downloading all the extras. Anyhow Insane Night DLC is out and check out some details here:
Click here for article
3D Iron Man Squeal!!!
I am all about the cheese that is 3D movies and although disappointed with Superman Returns I loved the 3D scenes! Looks like they will be using the same tech for this to onvert the 2D fills to 3d and the idea is being toyed around to do this with Alice in wonderland as well.
Read the article at the link below. My Only question is when are they going to revisit making Star Wars in 3D?
Iron Man 2 in 3D
Stranger Tides, Even Stranger Title.
Yes ladies and Gents, Pirates of the Caribbean are back and in New Orleans this time in search of the fountain of youth. Captain Jack is in search of his eternal life once more so that he can sail his ship till the end of days.
I Make no secret of the fact I was not impressed as many weren't with the last two films. I felt they had their moments, which I liked, but could have been done so much better.
I am looking forward to the next one though for several reasons. First no Orlando or Kira, sorry I felt they killed the last two. Secondly Geoffrey Rush is back as Hector Barbossa! The most Pirate of all the characters in my opinion and such a cool yet dark character.
You can check out some of the details here, and yes they now have a title for the film to be released in 2011 of "Pirates of the Caribbean 4: On Stranger Tides". Well the title stinks but fingers crossed this one pulls some serious series redemption.
Full Steam Ahead for Pirates of the Caribbean 4
'Pirates Of The Caribbean 4' Gets A Title At Disney Fan Convention
'Pirates Of The Caribbean 4' Gets A Title A‘Pirates Of The Caribbean 4′ Gets An Official Title
M.A.D. - Mutants Against Disney
So many of us saw this guy at Dragon Con, and aparently he is already getting some press. At Geeks of Doom they have some pics of him and throw him props for the M.A.D. costume.
For those who have been under a rock Disney Recently Bought Marvel. Who knows how this one will turn out, but one can home for the best.
Marvel vs. Disney: Two very different Americas (The AP)
Star Tours II?
If you have been to Disney's MGM or whatever they call it now you have probably enjoyed Star Tours. I remember talking to Don Bies a couple years ago and he mentioned they have been wanting to revamp the ride for some time now. While I am sad to see the classic go the same way of Pirates and lose some of its basic charm it is exciting to see what the finished product will be.
9 is Out!
FYI I forgot 9 by Tim Burton is out and in Theaters. I wanted to see it but am going to be to busy with work. Would love to hear peoples thoughts on it. Feel Free to comment and let us know your thoughts on the film.
Click Here to See the Trailer for 9 if you haven't seen it yet.
It's a very special day....
Today is Marshall, TK-Bear's, Birthday!
Happy Birthday buddy, and hope that 'dancer's fracture' you got while skipin....I mean saving that baby from the boulder thrown in the air from that explosion gets better soon!
Dragon Con 2009 Pictures up!
Check it out kids we have our full gallery of costumes, parties and more all from Dragon Con 2009 up! Iron Man, Jedi, Joker, Harly Quinn, Stormtroopers, Watchmen and more, you will find it all at Dragon Con!
Full Dragon Con Gallery
Don't let the PCD (Post Con Depression) get you down to much as the next con is already less than a year away!
Back Home
Sadly we had to leave the land of sci fi, star wars, fantasy, lord of the rings, and all around living proof of Imagination Land Behind and return to our mundane lives. The rest of the pics should be up soon so stay tuned kids, as well as more content updates.
Even More pics
It is Saturday of the con and we are about to joker and crew it up. Stay tuned for more pics as we uploaded even more and will have a ton more to follow!
