Apr 032014
Carja
Apr 022014
Hey it’s Wednesday and my internet is working. This was not a true statement yesterday (it was Tuesday and my internet was most definitely NOT working). So today is 100% better than yesterday since I hate Tuesdays and I kinda like my internet. It means I can post today’s mashup!
We’re getting closer to the end of the Krull theme!
Making his first appearance in the mashups this week is Tomaw playing Ynyr! I really like my lines for this one. I’m varying and maintaining the thickness better (at least I think I am).
There’s one more Krull mashup to go! It’s another character getting his first shot at doing a mashup. You’ll find out who next Wednesday!
Apr 012014
Mar 312014
Hey Animusians! Animusiasts? Animusicians? Animites? Your pick!
Yesterday we were “blessed” with another huge snow fall. The thing that annoys me the most about this is that it pushes back the date where I can finally take Speedy out for a spin. (Speedy being my bicycle for those of you just tuning in). My last bike ride was back in November, so I’m looking forward to being able to do some pedaling again.
Last week I finally finished the Krull mash-ups. As much as I love the movie, after six weeks I was ready for a change. This weekend I started working on a new theme which will be showing up in three weeks.
This weekend was also a big weekend for Skylanders. I found every single character I was missing from waves 2, 3 and 4. Excluding exclusive variants, I’m missing three basic figures: Doom Stone, Base Set Smolderdash and Lightcore Bumble Blast, none of which have been released yet (to my knowledge). Until Skylanders 4 comes out in October. 🙂
Wrestlemania 30 is this Sunday! I’ve been watching since shortly after Wrestlemania 2. Man that makes me feel old!
That’s all I’ve got for now! Have a good week y’all!
Mar 282014
Have you checked your calendar lately? It’s Thursday and that means time for some mash-uppy goodness!
I’m dipping back into the Star Wars theme this week.
For those of you who don’t know the story, I cast Zoë as Han because she’s a pilot of sorts and with Nektara playing Luke, it made more sense for Han to be a girl as well. Here she is wearing Han’s blue jacket from The Empire Strikes Back. The pose is from when Han arrives on Cloud City and holds his arms out to greet Lando. It’s a simple pose but it allows to see the whole costume which is a plus. I tried adding a few more wrinkles to the clothing to mimic the style I remember from the old Galaxy Guides from West End Games. I wanted to say it was Al Williamson, but Wookieepedia only credits Ralph McQuarrie. I just went upstairs to check my copy and Al Williamson was indeed one of the artists along with Michael Manley. Al Williamson is THE artist I think of when I think Star Wars comics. He’s one of the few comic artists whose work I can easily recognize. If I learned anything from him it would be a good thing!
Here’s the comparison with the original mash-up. Poor Zoë always seemed to get the worst of the early mash-ups. Her ears and nose were big problems. I’ve gotten a better handle on her now.
That’s all for this week. Next Friday Nektara is back in black! There are a couple of past costumes that fit that description. Find out which one she’ll be wearing next Friday!