Blackest Night: Larfleeze the Orange Lantern

This one has already been released, but after seeing it, I definitely wanted to talk about it for a second.  Part of the Heroes of the DC Universe: Blackest Night series.

Produced By DC Direct
Artist Ivan Reis
Sulptor Jean St. Jean
Dimensions 5.75"h x 3.5"w x 3.5"d
Type Mini-Bust
Edition Size Limited Edition
Ship Date Already has.
Estimated Price $69.99  (You can find it for sale if you look around.)

Zimm's Two CentsI was really hoping for the best on this entire series, but after really looking at the Hal Jordan and Sinestro, I kindof gave up hope.  I realized that I would not be lining several shelves with a collection of interglactic ring barriers.

Lucky for me, Larfleeze carries the whole lantern with him instead of a ring.

Points in Favor

• Great colors.  The orange looks to be the perfect shine.  It contrasts nicely with the white, black and Larfleeze's skin tone.
• Great piece of sculting.  I actually like this rendition of Larfleeze.
• He's holding the Lantern like he means it!
• Always thought the base for this series was a good idea.

Points Against

• Is anyone really going to know who the hell Larfleeze is when they are glancing over your collection?

Recommendation.  Buy.  Even though I am not going to buy the entire series, this one is a statue that I would definitely put in a visitor viewable spot

Sideshowtoy: Dark X-Men

This is a BEAUTIFUL piece! I haven't really been that inspired by any of the pieces lately, but this one grabbed me immediately. I had to tell you about it.

Produced By Sideshow Collectibles
Artists

• Martin Canale (Sculpt)
• Mireya Romo Bowen (Paint)
• Kristafer Anka (Design)
• Ariel Olivetti (Art Print)
• The Sideshow Collectibles Design and Development Team

Dimensions 16"H x 13"W x 13"L
Type Polystone Diorama
Edition Size: Limited Edition
Ship Date August 2012
Estimated Price $349.00
Zimm's two cents:
Wow! Simply, Wow! I think that you know where I am headed with this review, but I wanted to get the basics out of the way first.

Points in Favor

• The faces are fantastic! Martin, I need to find more of your work.
• Mireya, your painting is extrodinaire. Are you related to Randy?
• Multiple (I repeat), MULTIPLE interchangable pieces. Yes, I got several with others, but these pieces really change it up. Go check out the gallery of pics!
• Namor's look.
• The base is outstanding! 
• I could keep going on and on about this one, but go check it out yourself!  Click on the gallery! 

Points Against
Pricey for these day and times, but hey, I'm actually considering the payment plan for the first time.
Recommendation: Red Hot! Finally, a piece that is going to pull me all the way back into collecting and blogging.  Now, I just have to find room for it in my room. 

Pop! Heroes! Justice League

Yet again, I was wrong. Pop! Heroes! are crazy cool.

I had thought that these things would be stupid and/or a sheer waste of my money; however, I was wrong!  I was actually thinking that they would make some great gifts.  I was hoping to do the entire Justice League with some other characters, but I can do it with these instead!  I'm only showing Batman, but go look at all of them.

Don't trust the pics either!  Go see them for yourself!

What a great gift for a certain brother who is turning 50 this year.

HE IS OLD!

You could even do the Avengers or JLA/Avengers!

H2: Ancient Aliens

It is another season of Ancient Aliens on the History Channel. 

Actually, it is on H2, but I digress.

It is another season of Ancient Aliens on the History Channel, and we have started off with a bang.  Nazi and Cult connections, OH MY! 

Jamie views the series as History Channel's attempt to find another use for all of their videos and pictures.  Same documentary, but with ALIENS!

I corrected him, "Aliens and Giorgio!"

The show would be nothing without Giorgio and the height of his hair.   At first, I was a tad bit worried that he was gone, as I did not see him in the Nazi Aliens episode.   But alas, he was there next week for the Aztec Indians. 
  
"Ancient Aliens and Giorgio.  Only on H2!"

All Hail, Diet Mountain Dew Supernova!

The almighty, all-knowing, all-powerful gods of Mountain Dew have deemed the earth worthy and given back to us the sweet nectar of Diet Mountain Dew Supernova.  Praise your infinite wisdom and kindness.   Your generosity will be sung in the songs of legends!

Alas, I am not certain that I am as noble or sharing an individual as Mountain Dew.  As I saw the nectar, I then bought every last bottle for myself. 

But, I did not stop there.

I then quickly grabbed a cart and emptied all of the 12 packs off of the shelves.  I hoarded them all for myself!  (Less the gods of Mountain Dew deem to take the nectar away again.)  

Or is it a quest?!  Am I meant to drive to every store in my surrounding area and buy what little is shared.  The last time that Supernova was given to us, it was taken away.  When I last saw it slowly dwindling away,  I quickly bought every last drop for myself.   Should I not do it again? 

Mayhap, I should watch the new series "Doomsday Preppers" and learn something from them.  For if the world were to come to an end, this sweet ever so pleasant nectar, Diet Mountain Dew Supernova, would be worth millions!

Oh my precious.  My sweet, sweet precious.  I will share you with no one.

Entertainment Earth Catalogue

I have to admit it.  I hate it, but I have to admit it.

 

I love receiving this catalogue in the mail!  Ever time I get it, I want to post several blogs, buy several items, and flip through it time and time again. 

Even my partner (a non-geek) loves to go through it.  (He is looking for an "I Love Lucy" bobblehead set.  Please, please don't let them make one.)

I literally found enough items to fill the entire month; however, that would be cheating.  Sooooo, instead of trying to point all of the items out to you, I'm going to recommend that you register to receive their free catalogue.  If nothing else, you can drool over every item; however, if you are like me, it is the home to new toys and gifts. 

Funny note:  For all of you who have figured out and/or know what I do for a living, this fits into it perfectly.  So leave me alone!

Now, order your own copy!