Victorious Secrets from Dr. Grordbort’s

from Weta:

I say!

Are you one of those unfortunate Darwinian mishaps who find it nigh on impossible to gain acceptance in polite (worst case even impolite?) society?

Do you regularly find yourself at social functions on level footing only with the flock wallpaper or velvet draperie in the quest for the attention of the opposite gender?

Well, then you must keep reading, for Dr. Grordbort’s has the answer to your pathetic prayers:

Introducing — Victorious Secrets!
Save US$89!

For the approximate monetary equivalent of a good pipe and a tin of decent tobacco, you can now own a satchelful of Grordbortian goodies, 14 items straight from the hands of the lazy-arse artisans in the antipodean colonies! Thus rapidly elevating your social status beyond what has traditionally been possible. Even the actual satchel is included!

  • 1 Victorious Mongoose — Miniature Version
  • 1 Dr. Grordbort’s Satchel
  • 1 Spiral Bound Notebook for your plans, scribbles and brilliant ideas
  • 8 Postcards
  • 1 Unnatural Selector Pin
  • 1 Goliathon 83 Pin
  • 1 F.M.O.M. Keyring

WAS US$238 — NOW US$149 — SAVE US$89! (Offer expires 22 February 2010)

Take our survey — tell us what you think of Blast-a-Buffon
Before St. Nicholas, the porky crimson scoundrel, made the season too silly for words, we launched an anima-lectric amusement station named Blast-a-Buffoon. This was the first time a similar endeavour had been attempted by Grordbort Industries and we would like to solicit your views on the matter. Electric web Survey can be found here.

You’ll know when you’ve been hit by a Blunderbuss!
In the approximately 18 months since Lord Cockswain’s Unnatural Selector Ray Blunderbuss was unleashed on an unsuspecting Venusian fauna, all but a handful of the 50 made have been acquired by an international clientel of impeccable taste and breeding. If you have yet to join the illustrious elite that can call themselves Blunderbuss Owners, we suggest you don’t delay any further. They won’t last much longer and when they are gone, they’re vanished! Cast an eye on the Unnatural Selector. And then buy one!

Dr. Grordbort’s reclaims Hong Kong in the name of Her Majesty
Dr. Grordbort’s Exceptional Exhibition — Hazzaah — is taking its next step into the world by going to the once gloriously Imperial Crown Colony of Hong Kong. Hosted and presented by the wizardly Hong Kong based technological upstart Cyberport. Richard Taylor Esq. and Greg Broadmore will attend the official opening Pomp and Circumstance on March 24th. Read the original dispatch here.

Compartmentalised photolectric essay from the Colonies!
The thoroughly (and amusingly) reprehensible villain Count Nicholas Mazmaniac has furnished us with a thoroughly amusing retelling of a recent adventure. One of the lackeys in the pictorialisation department at Grordbort Industries (G Broadmore) was so taken by his tale (and partial to a bit of tail) that he instantly Grordbotomised one of the photos! Read the story and see the rest of the rather racy pictures!

Have you insulted any of the lunatics on the Forum yet? It’s not too late…

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Play “Trench Run” on StarWars.com or Your iPhone

from StarWars.com:

Now there’s a new way to enjoy Star Wars: Trench Run, the addictive game that puts you behind the stick of an X-wing fighter during the climactic Battle of Yavin. Infrared5 and Lucasfilm have developed a web-version of the game playable at StarWars.com. You’ll need the Unity game engine to start, which is available free here.

Trench Run includes high altitude dogfights between X-wings and TIEs far above the surface of the Death Star, as well as the famous attack run on the Imperial battle station’s vulnerable exhaust port. Use your keyboard and mouse to fly your fighter and target and blast enemies. The game includes rich 3-D graphics, authentic Lucasfilm sound effects, and the classic John Williams musical score. If the Force is truly with you, maybe you’ll end up ranking on our Leaderboard.

Get started now by clicking here.

The iTunes Trench Run Game Now Better Than Ever:

Our friends at Infrared5 have also been steadily improving their original Trench Run game for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and have listened carefully to user feedback. The most recent version has a number of improvements. As they describe:

“In addition to fixing some irritating bugs in the game, we also listened to what our users were most frustrated with, and have addressed them in the latest release. Calibration was the number one request, and we’ve added it to the latest release. Others mentioned that the cannons were too easy, so we made them harder as well. Even though we didn’t originally intend the game to work on the first gen iPhone, and were really pushing the boundaries with performance in such a fast 3-D game, with the latest release we were able to make the game run flawlessly on 1st gen iPhone, 3G and the first gen iPod touch.”

If you’ve already downloaded Star Wars: Trench Run, be sure to update it. If you’ve not yet purchased it for your iPhone or iPod touch, visit the iTunes store today!

Weta’s District 9 range has launched!

from Weta:

Weta’s range of District 9 products has launched. First out are two FULL SIZE GUNS — the Arc Generator and the Gas Projector.

The collectibles are of course created by the same artists and craftspeople who created the original designs, props and creatures in the movie.

These are the first products in a series of District 9 items from Weta.

You can view the original news article here.

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Make Your Own Digital Mix Tape

from Rhino Entertainment:

Remember when love was as simple as a tape full of slow jams and a six-pack? The long lost days of making a mix for your baby are back again and they’ve been upgraded. Pick up our groovy cassette* USB in black, blue, purple or pink, and we’ll help you fill it up with 20% off your choice of our digital collection**.

*Free Ground Shipping offer valid through 11:59pm, February 10, 2010 for U.S. Addresses only. **20% off Digital Tracks valid only in the same cart and purchase as the USB Cassette. You must add your digital tracks to the same cart and purchase as the USB Cassette to receive the discount, which is automatic at checkout. Rhino reserves the right to extend, modify, or discontinue these offers any time without notice.

Dr. Romanelli X Hello Kitty “Anatomy” Figures

from Mimoco:

We’re happy to announce the latest and greatest addition to Stuff We Like!

Dr. Romanelli has gotten together with Sanrio for a special collaboration produced by MEDICOM TOY. The inspiration for the collection stems from the good doctor’s fascination with medical science.

Also… don’t forget about our very own Hello Kitty X MIMOBOT series — available in 5 styles!

ThinkGeek less than threes you

from ThinkGeek:

Oh frabjous day!

In a missive that made designerds and code monkeys everywhere swoon with Valentiney love, our sweetheart Google announced they would stop supporting IE6. Or as our codeslingers call it, IE666. Google pulled out their vorpal blades and with a snicker-snack, they left IE6 dead. Hearing the news was just like being in high school and getting a pass out of P.E. We are chortling with joy. Callooh! Callay! We love you, Google. Muah! Now, if you could only do something about Comic Sans and Papyrus fonts…

i <3 u!
Prove you love them for more than their <body> with these awesome Valentine’s Day gifts.

Get $10 off your > $40 order!
To celebrate the sweetness of geek love and the pure, delicious awesome of IE6 dying a rightful death, we open our hearts so you don’t have to empty your wallets. Use the code SWEETGEEKS to get $10 off your $40 order until 11:59 pm EST on 2/6/2010. We won’t tell your sweetie that you got a sweet discount. You just pile on the presents and look like the romantic hero and it’ll be our little secret.

Find more What’s New items at ThinkGeek!

VIZ Pictures to Release “20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope” on DVD

from VIZ Pictures:

VIZ Pictures, an affiliate of VIZ Media, LLC that focuses on Japanese live-action film distribution, will release the science fiction feature 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope on DVD on February 16th in North America through its distributor, VIZ Media. 20th Century Boys will carry a MSRP of $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN.

The 20th Century Boys saga is based on Naoki Urasawa’s manga series, 20th Century Boys (published in the US by VIZ Media), which has become a national phenomenon in Japan, selling over 20 million copies of the 24 volumes. Urasawa is the creator of many famous works such as the hit manga series Monster and Pluto, also published in the US by VIZ Media.

The film is directed by Yukihiko Tsutsumi, who began directing commercials and music videos at Nihon Television. One of his most recent films includes Happily Ever After (2007), also released by VIZ Pictures and distributed by VIZ Media. Both Naoki Urasawa and music director Ryomei Shirai are fans of the 1970’s rock music scene and chose “20th Century Boys” by T.REX (Imperial Records) as the main theme song.

The story began in 1969 when a young boy named Kenji and his friends write “The Book of Prophecy” in which they write about a future where they fight against an evil organization trying to take over the world and bring about doomsday. Years later in 1997, a mysterious cult being led by a man only known as “Friend” emerges and begins to gain strong influence over society. A series of catastrophic events begin to occur mirroring the prophecies made up by the young Kenji and the greatest fear is the climax of “The Book” becoming a reality; December 31st, 2000, a terrifying giant virus-spreading robot will attack the entire city of Tokyo leading to the end of mankind. The only people who know about “The Book” are Kenji and his childhood friends. Who is “Friend”? Will Kenji and his friends be able to save mankind and live to see the 21st Century?

In 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope it is 2015, and “Friend” rules a disturbing new world. Kenji has been missing since the Bloody New Year’s Eve of 2000, and his niece Kanna is now in high school. Her history textbook contains a fabricated story about Kenji and his friends being the terrorists behind the horrific events of 2000. Kanna, knowing the truth, openly resents this, and as a result she is marked as a problem child by her teacher and sent to the Friend Land program because of her anti-Friend behavior. Friend Land is a facility where people with rebellious behavior are re-educated. As the program begins, Kanna and her classmate Kyoko Koizumi achieve high marks and are sent to the advanced program called the Bonus Stage, where they find themselves in a virtual reconstruction of 1971, when Kenji and his friends were kids. There, each of the girls learns crucial secrets about “Friend.”

The surviving secret base members have been separated since Bloody New Year’s Eve but each has spent the last 15 years in various activities opposing Friend and his regime. As Kenji’s friends all try to find out the truth about Friend, they discover the shocking existence of The New Book of Prophecy, the sequel to The Book of Prophecy. The New Book describes an event: In 2015, at a church in Shinjuku, a savior will rise to uphold justice but will be assassinated. Who is the savior? Once again, Doomsday looms near…

To celebrate this DVD release, VIZ Pictures will be holding a special screening event at VIZ Cinema in San Francisco on February 9th at 7:30 PM. Ticket for admission is $25.00, which will include a ticket for the screening, a copy of the 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope DVD, poster, and pin! Additionally, VIZ Pictures is raffling off 20th Century Boys T-shirts before the show so come watch the film for a chance to win! Tickets are available at the box office or online at vizcinema.com. For more information about this event, please visit vizcinema.com or viz-pictures.com.

20th Century Boys has been a mega hit since it mesmerized audiences with its U.S. theatrical premiere of 20th Century Boys 1: Beginning of the End in the summer of 2009, and we are excited to announce the U.S. debut of 20th Century Boys 2: The Last Hope,” says Seiji Horibuchi, President and CEO of VIZ Pictures. “We also hope fans in the San Francisco Bay Area can join us for the one night only special screening at VIZ Cinema to experience 20th Century Boys on the Big Screen.”

For more information on 20th Century Boys or other VIZ Pictures titles, please visit viz-pictures.com.

Star Wars: New York City adidas Event

from StarWars.com:

If you’re in New York on February 4th, join adidas Originals and Foot Locker for an Imperial March to celebrate the launch of the adidas Originals Star Wars collection. Led by Darth Vader, the march will begin at Foot Locker (43-45 W. 34th St.) at 9:30 AM with a celebrity guest joining at the Times Square Foot Locker (1530 Broadway) at 10:00 AM.

The first 50 customers to purchase a shoe at each location will receive a special Star Wars gift. Everyone will have the opportunity to get their photo taken with Star Wars characters. The march will continue south and culminate at the SoHo adidas Originals store (136 Wooster) at 11:00 AM where the special celebrity guest will unveil the adidas Skywalker shoe which will be available for purchase for the first time in the US. DJ Neil Armstrong will be on hand spinning for the crowd.

VIZ Media Announces New DVD Releases for March 2010

from VIZ Media:

VIZ Media, LLC (VIZ Media), one of the entertainment industry’s most innovative and comprehensive publishing, animation and licensing companies, has announced their list of DVD titles scheduled for release in March 2010. This includes the final box set release of Honey and Clover, the next installments of the Pokémon Elements series, as well as the latest episodic releases of the popular Bleach and Naruto: Shippuden series. Also releasing is the live action feature film — Hisashi Tenmyouya: Samurai Nouveau from VIZ Pictures. VIZ Media DVD titles are distributed (in English) in the U.S and Mexico by Warner Home Video and in Canada by Allegro.

Honey and Clover Box Set 3
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $59.90 US / $85.99 CAN
Available March 16

Yuta returns from his journey of self-discovery only to find everyone around him deep in their own struggles to shape their futures. Ayumi finds herself increasingly included in projects involving Takumi and Rika, and the strain is breaking her. Far away in America, Shinobu and his brother’s endless quest for money finally helps them achieve their ultimate goal, while back home Hagumi must face the devastating consequences of an accident that could change her life forever. Can the pursuit of happiness and the pursuit of art ever be one and the same?

Contains Season 2, Episodes 1-12. For more information on Honey and Clover, please visit honeyandclover.viz.com.

Shonen Jump releases include:

Bleach Volume 26
Rated “T” for Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 23

The Bount leader Jin Kariya has obtained the Jokai Crest and is absorbing its immense power. While Ichigo and the others rest and prepare for their next battle, the Soul Reapers are warned by Rantao that there are many Crests within the Seireitei, and all may explode if Kariya’s Crest is released. Head Captain Yamamoto mobilizes all Soul Reapers to find and seal the remaining Crests. Then, atop Sokyoku Hill, Ichigo faces Kariya in their final clash!

Contains episodes 105-109. For more information on Bleach, please visit bleach.viz.com.

Naruto: Shippuden Volume 7
Rated “T+” for Older Teens
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9

In their battle with Sasori, Granny Chiyo and Sakura must make life-or-death choices to bring the puppet master down. Outside the Akatsuki hideout, Team Guy have fought the copies of themselves to the point of exhaustion, but Rock Lee’s plan sets fire to their fighting spirits. Meanwhile, Naruto and Kakashi have caught up to Deidara, and Kakashi prepares to unleash his newest jutsu — the Mangekyo Sharingan!

Contains episodes 27-30. For more information on Naruto and Naruto: Shippuden, please visit naruto.com.

Pokémon releases include:

Pokémon Elements, Volume 9: Ghost
Rated “A” for All Ages
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23

Pokémon Elements, Volume 10: Rock
Rated “A” for All Ages
MSRP: $9.98 US / $14.99 CAN
Available March 23

Following the Pokémon All Star series set, the Pokémon Elements collection consists of the most important episodes commemorating the different types of Pokémon characters. Each disc showcases a Pokémon type with three all-time favorite episodes.

From VIZ Pictures (Live Action Feature Films):

Hisashi Tenmyouya: Samurai Nouveau, NEW PEOPLE Artist Series Volume 4
MSRP: $24.92 US / $35.99 CAN
Available March 9

A graphic designer turned contemporary artist, Hisashi Tenmyouya brings his own style of NEO-Traditional Japanese Painting to the art world. Tenmyouya reveals his soul through melding of modern urban subjects with traditional methods of painting.

For more information on VIZ Pictures, please visit viz-pictures.com.

Factory Entertainment Presents: Universal Monsters

from Factory Entertainment:

Universal Monsters

Factory Entertainment is pleased to announce that it has entered into a multi-year license agreement with Universal Studios to produce a range of collectibles associated with classic Universal horror films, including Dracula, Frankenstein, The Wolf Man, The Mummy and The Creature from the Black Lagoon.

Product to be released will include scaled and full-sized replicas of props and scenes from the films, collectible jewelry and costume accessories, collectible die cast vehicles, trading cards, lithographs and more. Products will begin launching in early 2010.

For all the latest product info as well as updates and preproduction previews, click here.

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“The Guild” Season 3 comes to DVD & iTunes

from The Guild:

The Guild is pleased to announce the official release dates of the Season 3 DVD and ALL our episodes to iTunes! And soon you’ll be able to stream seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix! Whew, that’s a lot of stuff! Keep reading for details!

First, on Monday, January 25th, The Guild seasons 1 through 3 will be available for purchase on iTunes for the first time! Because of the short length of our episodes, on iTunes they will sell as bundles of 2-3 episodes (each approximately 10 minutes in length) so it’s a bit confusing at first glance, but all the episodes are there, we promise! (See the end of this post for the complete iTunes episodes listing).

Season 1 will be available in standard definition for $0.99 per iTunes episode bundle or $2.97 for the full season of 10 episodes. The first episode bundle from Season 1 (episodes 1-3) will be available for FREE download.

Seasons 2 and 3 will be available in both standard and high definition, priced at $0.99 per episode bundle (SD) or $1.99 per episode bundle (HD). Full “Season passes” are $5.99 (SD) or $9.99 (HD). Note: The iTunes downloads are episodes only. Downloads are US and Canada only, with a UK release coming soon.

As an exclusive bonus, the iTunes Season 3 Season Pass will include the free bonus extra: “Tips on Making a Web Series” with producer Kim Evey, director Sean Becker and creator Felicia Day. The three answer questions, submitted by fans through Twitter and our website, about how to make a web series. Er, the title explains it all. 🙂

Then, on Tuesday, February 15th, Season 3 arrives on DVD exclusively on Amazon.com with a retail price of $14.95!

Bonus features on the DVD include “Do You Want to Date My Avatar” Music Video, The Making of “Do You Want to Date My Avatar,” the Halloween episode, Guild Applicant Rejects, How to Build Vork’s Sword, Audio Commentary with the Cast, Audio Commentary with the Creator, Director and Producer, Axis of Anarchy Interviews, Gag Reels, PDF of Script, Play All Feature and English Subtitles. The Amazon.com DVD release comes on two DVD-R discs by Amazon’s Create Space, and is NTSC format, region-free.

Later in the spring, Season 3 will be released to YouTube and to retail stores via a DVD from New Video (with identical content and cover art but on a single disc).

Lastly, on February 1 you will be able to watch all of Season 1 or Season 2 on Netflix. All episodes have been edited together with only beginning and ending credits, so you can watch them like continuous movie, like the “Play All” DVD feature.

Whew, that’s all for now. We know you’re impatient for Season 4, we are working as quickly as we can on it, promise! More info to come as soon as we have it.

Thanks so much for your support!
The Guild Management

The Guild on iTunes Episode/Episode Bundles list:

Season 1 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Wake up Call — Zaboo’d — The Macro Problem (FREE ON ITUNES)
Episode 2: Cheesybeards — Rather Be Raiding
Episode 3: Total Wipe — Home Invasion — Tipping Point
Episode 4: Owning Bladezz — Boss Fight

Season 2 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Link the Loot — Block’d
Episode 2: Quest Accepted! — Heroic Encounter
Episode 3: Sacking Up — Blow Out
Episode 4: Panic Attack — Emergency!
Episode 5: Grouping Up — Socializing Sucks
Episode 6: Collision Course — Fight!

Season 3 Episode Bundles:
Episode 1: Expansion Time — Anarchy!
Episode 2: Player Down — Get it Back!
Episode 3: Application’d — Newbtastic
Episode 4: Coping and Stuff — +10 to Bravery
Episode 5: Wit’s End — The Return!
Episode 6: LAN Off — Hero
Tips on Making a Web Series (FREE WITH SEASON)