Dalek Webcam

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 30, 2007 in Dr. Who

Doctor Who Dalek Webcam

This Dr. Who themed webcam is “point-and-shoot”:

Look and Ex-ter-min-ate!

“Daleks have an eyestalk which they use to view the world. But baby Daleks aren’t as lucky. They have eyes in their torso and are quite often captured from their nests and enslaved by larger lifeforms to be used as webcams. The Time Lords have always used Dalek Webcams to talk to each other over large distances of space and time. This could be one reason why the Daleks are always trying to destroy everything.”

 

The Fun Never Stops!

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 30, 2007 in Comic Books

The Fun Never Stops! by Drew Friedman

If you get a chance check out The Fun Never Stops! which is a wonderful collection of Drew Friedman’s artwork. I first spotted his work back in the 80s when reading Raw magazine and have been following his work in the New York Observer over the last few years. At first glance his very detailed stippled inking technique makes his illustrations stand apart, but once you look further his sarcastic wit and social commentary are just as enjoyable.

 

Yoda Goes Postal

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 29, 2007 in Star Wars

yoda-stamp.jpg

My dreams of a Chewbacca stamp are forever dashed:

Invited you are!

“The American public has voted and it’s time to deliver. Please join the U.S. Postal Service at Madison Square Garden at 10:00 a.m. on October 25th for the dedication of the Yoda stamp. Since it’s so close to Halloween and the subject is Yoda, we are encouraging everyone to come dressed as their favorite Star Wars character. There will be treats for all! Look forward to seeing you, we do.”

Found via StarWars.com.

 

50 Years Since Sputnik

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 29, 2007 in Science

50 Years Since Sputnik

There’s a very well done ineractive infographic at the New York Times on 50 Years Since Sputnik. Make sure to check out their special section on the space age as well. And there’s also a great article on the Space Age and Pop Culture.

 

Cook’s Cute Star Wars Sketches

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 28, 2007 in Star Wars

Katie Cook’s Cute Star Wars Sketches

Katie Cook’s DeviantArt gallery features a series of Star Wars sketch cards she created for the Topps Star Wars 30th Anniversary trading card set. She also has a nice series of sketches based on DC Comics as well.

Found via Netorama.

 

Parallel Universes Exist

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 28, 2007 in Science

Star Trek: Mirror Mirror

The concept of a parallel universe is cool, but the ability to visit one would be much cooler in my book:

Parallel universes exist – study

“Parallel universes really do exist, according to a mathematical discovery by Oxford scientists described by one expert as “one of the most important developments in the history of science”. The parallel universe theory, first proposed in 1950 by the US physicist Hugh Everett, helps explain mysteries of quantum mechanics that have baffled scientists for decades, it is claimed. In Everett’s “many worlds” universe, every time a new physical possibility is explored, the universe splits. Given a number of possible alternative outcomes, each one is played out – in its own universe.”

 

My First Crush

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 27, 2007 in Animation

There are no giant robots or spaceships blowing up, but I love the look of this short film My First Crush which is by English animator Julia Pott. What makes the film enjoyable is that it’s telling a very personal story, it turns out that Julia was inspired by performance diva Miranda July. make sure to also check out her website as it has quite a bit of nice illustration work on display:

Julia Pott

Found via MetaFilter.

 

Transformers: More USB Than Meets the Eye

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 27, 2007 in Hobbies and Collections

Transformers USB Flash Drives

Transformers fanboys may now store their files in style! The Transformers USB Flash Drives sport a nifty design and comes with USB 2.0 technology and with 1GB (Autobot) and 2GB (Decepticon) of storage:

Autobot 1GB USB Flash Drive
Decepticon 2GB USB Flash Drive

Found via GeekAlerts.

 

Fanboy.com Interview

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 26, 2007 in Fandom

blogsolid - ideas for better blogging

Blogsolid is blog that’s crammed with all sorts of great blogging tips now has an interview with yours truly:

Exclusive Interview: Michael Pinto of Fanboy.com

“What is your beverage of choice when blogging? Ito En Tea’s Tea, UCC Coffee and Suntory Boss Coffee Café au Lait.”

What Michael Pinto likes to drink: Ito En Tea’s Tea

 

Puccho: A Catchy Cute Candy Commercial

Posted by Michael Pinto on Sep 26, 2007 in Japanese TV

I love the music for this cute advert for Puccho, also check out their website too (the silly Flash animations are worth checking out):

Puccho.jpg

 

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