This is one of the coolest spots yet. A few weeks ago, Hasbro released a “riot control stormtrooper” figure featuring some kind of electro-baton. In this clip we get to see Finn facing off again this guy with the blue Anakin saber. Looks just awesome.
First of all, JJ lied! He said there were no more trailers coming. Well, here is a new one from Japan, with tons of new footage and plenty of Rey dialogue we haven’t heard before. Who are her parents? Find out December 18.
Force Friday came and went without a hitch (for me). It was only the unboxing videos that caused me problems!
I understand quite a few people came away disappointed. I did not. I was hunting for only one type of Star Wars toy: The Black Series 6″ figures, which readers here know I collect almost religiously. I’ve posted lots of pictures of the opened portion of my collection. They can be found here, here, here, and here. They are just awesome figures that we would have died to have back in the 70’s.
The first wave of 6″ figures from The Force Awakens consists of:
01 – Finn
02 – Rey & BB-8
03 – Kylo Ren
04 – First Order Stormtrooper
05 – Chewbacca
Going in with a game plan, I decided to skip Chewie. (Iron Maiden’s newest was also released on Force Friday, cutting into the budget.) A re-sculpt of an older figure I already have wasn’t a priority, and I don’t like his new face. I also aimed to get two each of Rey, Kylo and Stormie, because I wanted one of each of those to open and play with! (The next wave looks to include Captain Phasma and General Hux. We’re also expecting a Tattooine Luke, and a Kanan from Star Wars Rebels. Count me in for those. But where is Threepio?)
Unboxing #1: Kylo Ren
Unboxing #2: First Order Stormtrooper (technical difficulties!)
RECORD STORE TALES MkII: Getting More Tale #428: Seven Years Ago Today…
Happy Anniversary to the lovely Mrs. LeBrain, who is still putting up with my shit today!
For seven whole years now, she’s been trying to convince me that I’m a snorer. I kept telling her, “Video, or it didn’t happen.” Even though she told me I can shake the windows, I refused to believe.
Until today.
Sausagefester Sebastien Xavier Meunier has provided the video proof above, recorded this year at Sausagefest 2015. That is my tent. And that, apparently, is my snore.
I love you Mrs. LeBrain. I won’t ever doubt you again. Today, you win!
What is summer without a few trips to the cottage? This past weekend was beautiful and loaned itself to some photography and loads of music.
Below, you will find a video using a new track by Stealth, the duo made up of bass clarinetist Kathryn Ladano, and percussionist Richard Burrows. The music is “point i” from their debut album, called …listen. Thanks to Youtube, you no longer have to just “listen”!
“Point i” suited the jungle planet in the photos. I was just playing around with my Star Wars Black Series 6″ figures and I wanted to show off my new IG-88 and Chewbacca. I got carried away and what you see below is the result. It was a lot of fun, which I hope you can see in the adventure!
Thanks to Kathryn and Stealth for permission to use the music. Pick up ...listen by contacting the artists at kathrynladano.com, coming soon to iTunes and Amazon.
Sarca from Caught Me Gaming does much more than just video games (not that those don’t rock)! She talks coffee, she talks books, movies, and occasionally music too. I was thrilled to get this birthday gift. Check the video below.
Aaron got the same gift from Sarca for his birthday! Check his out over at KeepsMeAlive.
Thank you Sarca for this awesome rock and roll mug!