Toys: Totoro Fighting Mech

My Neighbor Totoro Fighting Mech by Kevin Derken

Sculptor Derken mashes up two of his favoritist things: the fighting armor suits of Maschinen Krieger with the high-spirited animation of Studio Ghibli to produce the S.A.F.S. (“Super Armored Fighting Suit”) Totoro.  

   

   

Lego Creation: R2-D2

LEGO Star Wars 10225 - Ultimate Collector's Series R2-D2

Priced at US $179.99, this absolutely amazing LEGO model of R2-D2 will be available in May and will come complete with rotating dome head, retractable third leg, and a special edition R2-D2 mini-fig hidden inside. Yes, these are the droids you’ve all been looking for!

Source: Wired

Presenting the iconic R2-D2 as you've never seen him before! Everyone's favorite droid from the Star Wars galaxy is now part of the Ultimate Collector Series and features fantastic detailing, such as retractable third leg, front panels that open to reveal a universal computer interface arm and a circular saw, rotating head and 2 fold-out front spacecraft linkage control arms. With the included fact plaque and R2-D2 minifigure, this diminutive model is the perfect addition to your LEGO® Star Wars™ collection!

Link Round-Up: March 6, 2012

Calvin & Hobbes by WuzOne

Via: Toycutter

14 year-old designs functioning Lego printer

A 50 foot wide miniature of Hogwarts used in all of the Harry Potter films will be going on display in London this month. The miniature was designed and built by production designer Stuart Craig.

Amazing Treehouse Castle For Grownups


Nick Sousanis has been approved to write and submit what may be the first ever Ph.D. dissertation in comic book form. See here (PDF) for a taste of the style and content.

Merchandise: Lord of the Rings Minifigs

The Fellowship of the Ring assembled for a group shot in a display showcased during the UK Toy Fair last week, but now Lego has officially unveiled the tiny plastic threats they'll face in new images promoting its upcoming The Lord of the Rings sets. That's right, tiny Uruk-hai, Ringwraiths, orcs and an extra creepy lil' Gollum. Pardon the obvious reference, but this stuff is preciousssssssss.