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Thursday, February 4th 2010

07:00 GMT – ePiSoDe 80: Disgusted with men (and women too!) » Preview » Ressentiment Zero » Shiro Yui

A message to all the men out there; Can you please wash your hands after using the toilet/bathroom please? It only takes 20 seconds out of your tiny insignificant life. Fine, you can argue that you could have spent that extra 20 seconds jerking off to Hayden Panettiere, but remember every time you do that, Jesus cries a little.Not really, Jesus doesn’t exist. Well, someone called Jesus prob.. Read the full post.

Wednesday, February 3rd 2010

07:00 GMT – Empty Pilgrimige » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Had fun with this! Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Thank you Burton-on-Trent and Impington! And hello soon toFrankfurt! » Preview » Sonia Leong on LiveJournal » sonia_leong

On Saturday I had a very long session at Burton-on-Trent library with some wonderfully patient attendees - thank you for being so attentive, it was great to go through lots of material with you!Today, I had a great time at Impington Village College with Years 7,8,9,10 and 11! You guys totally rock! I hope to come back again if you'll have me (^.^)I'll be heading to Frankfurt tomorrow to give works.. Read the full post.

Tuesday, February 2nd 2010

07:00 GMT – my cold ears say goodnight » Preview » scoodle's gallery » Sami

it's my grumpy boyfrieeeend ~Niall09wanted to do some sort of cold background after all the snow we had (when i drew this). some of the colours are off but ..nevermind.done in copics and prismas.ar... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Japanese Art Festival 27-28 Feb » Preview » Sonia Leong on LiveJournal » sonia_leong

Japanese Art FestivalSat 27 - Sun 28 Feb 2010Richmond Adult Community College, TW9 2REhttp://www.japaneseartfestival.com/Entry is free! Lots of art, cultural shows and yummy food! I'll be selling my books, prints and my stupidly popular £5 colour sketches on both days. Please drop in if you are around. This event has become a regular of mine and I love it (although my corsets don't, given th.. Read the full post.

Monday, February 1st 2010

07:00 GMT – Conan The Adventurer » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

The classic image, revitalized!! Read the full post.

Sunday, January 31st 2010

07:00 GMT – ePiSoDe ??: Japan is just weird » Preview » Ressentiment Zero » Shiro Yui

  Marvel Comics owns the She-Hulk and Wonder Woman does time at DC, but COMIC ageha -- a one-shot 475 yen special from gal mag publisher extraordinaire INFOREST -- has a plucky inspirational super heroine all their own with Koakuma ageha model Rina Ayukawa (l). Here then is her autobiographical saga, a kind of Shocking Suspense Story with a hostess club twist,  as told to manga-ka Manam.. Read the full post.

Friday, January 29th 2010

07:00 GMT – ePiSoDe 79: Smart phones arent that smart (determined to get to ePiSoDe 100) » Preview » Ressentiment Zero » Shiro Yui

It's a shame that i fell off the proverbial wagon after doing so well for 2 years. Alas, constant jokes about abuse, semen and all things racist finally took its toll on my sanity and i lost it. I didn’t completely loose it in a celebrity kind of way, i.e; 'Look at me! I can't handle life because of all this pressure form being in the public eye, i need desperate help. I know I’ll seek re.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Get Tumbledrop to IGF! » Preview » Sonia Leong on LiveJournal » sonia_leong

 My dear friend dock has had his award-winning game Tumbledrop reach finalist stage at the Independent Games Festival in San Francisco this March. He is, however, an independent game creator. As such, he doesn't have very much cash to be able to go. Help him out if you can!Dock's donation drive for going to IGF Gogogogogogogo!!.. Read the full post.

Wednesday, January 27th 2010

07:00 GMT – Manga workshop at Burton on Trent Library this Saturday » Preview » Sonia Leong on LiveJournal » sonia_leong

Yooohoo!! Thank you to everyone who came to Huntingdon Library (and lovely to bump into you and your friends, Emmeline!)I have another library workshop to announce, this time a little further afield.Saturday 30th January 201012:30 - 16:15Burton LibraryHigh StreetBurton upon TrentStaffsDE14 1AHTel: (01283) 239556Email: burton.library@staffordshire.gov.ukI'm not sure if all the spaces have been fill.. Read the full post.

Tuesday, January 26th 2010

07:00 GMT – Nightmare Before Christmas » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

A quick piece of old jack, I used painter here, want to try and get into painter, particularly for the cintiq I plan to have soon...............somehowMost likely will involve stealingXD Read the full post.

Saturday, January 23rd 2010

07:00 GMT – Huntingdon Library Manga workshop tomorrow » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Whoops, forgot to mention this earlier!I'll be giving a Manga workshop at Huntingdon Library tomorrow, 1030-1200 so we have a good 90mins to explore lots of stuff! I will also have a selection of my books for sale. Tickets are £3 and I think there's a few spaces left ^^For more info, head here:http://www.cambridgeshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/news/manga_workshop.htm.. Read the full post.

Friday, January 22nd 2010

07:00 GMT – hey baby scratch your number » Preview » scoodle's gallery » Sami

i have no idea what the fuck i'm doing with photoshop brushes to be perfectly honest. (i will therefor probably think in about 3 days "why the fuck did i think that looked okay??)photoshop & painte... Read the full post.

Thursday, January 21st 2010

07:00 GMT – And so! My guns! ♥ » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

I have always had a lifelong fascination with weaponry and the sports associated with them. More posts on my other collections later, but I really wanted to spuff about my little babies... my guns ♥Every Sunday morning Matt and I head to our local target sports club. We primarily stay on the air rifle range, venturing into the shotgun and firearms areas on special occasions. He has two guns and .. Read the full post.

Monday, January 18th 2010

07:00 GMT – super original » Preview » scoodle's gallery » Sami

.hi my name is abigail and i'm the most original person you will evar meet. lush maaaate like.done in painterartwork is (c) to me. Read the full post.

Sunday, January 17th 2010

18:01 GMT – Armitage III » Preview » Full Metal Pen » Maxon

The year is 2046. Detective Ross Sylibus is transferred to Mars when a country singer on his flight is murdered. Making matters more complicated is that the singer is a “Third” – a robot that looks and feels like a human. Sylibus is partnered with Armitage – a beautiful female cop with a bad attitude. [...].. Read the full post.

18:01 GMT – Okuribito (Departures) » Preview » Full Metal Pen » Maxon

Daigo Kobayashi is a devoted cellist in an orchestra that has just been dissolved and now finds himself without a job. Daigo decides to move back to his old hometown with his wife to look for work and start over. He answers a classified ad entitled “Departures” thinking it is an advertisement for a travel [...].. Read the full post.

18:01 GMT – Ghost in the Shell 2.0 » Preview » Full Metal Pen » Maxon

In the year 2029, the barriers of our world have been broken down by the net and by cybernetics, but this brings new vulnerability to humans in the form of brain-hacking. When a highly-wanted hacker known as ‘The Puppetmaster’ begins involving them in politics, Section 9, a group of cybernetically enhanced cops, are called in [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Fan Art - Ikki Tousen XX » Preview » chaz-anime's gallery » Chaz

Found some recent stuff I did before which was between other work, and this is one of them.Well, I'm looking forward to the release of the new Ikki Tousen series airing in Japan, so I decided to ce... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Kez - Forward Romance » Preview » chaz-anime's gallery » Chaz

Found some recent stuff I did before which was between other work, and this is one of them.Decided to do some random doodling of Kez, and I thought of having her do something really sexy. (Oh commo... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Creature Comforts » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

This series has been making me giggle for a while now, but I've only just found out that Aardman have their own youtube channel which has a great selection of clips online, free and officially available for you to watch! This is great ^^ That said, I will be hunting around for the DVDs to purchase as well.Aardman's Youtube Channel: Creature Comforts CollectionIn any case, if you haven't seen this .. Read the full post.

Friday, January 15th 2010

07:00 GMT – LoveLine - Social Drinking -L- » Preview » chaz-anime's gallery » Chaz

I felt like these 2 needed to be reviewed again, as they would feel left out if they were actually actors in a series and such... I shall neglect them no more! :cheer:Alex and Yoriko are just havin... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – LFTD - Sacho » Preview » chaz-anime's gallery » Chaz

Okay, this is my first pic in a long time, and I decided to make up a new character for the LFTD scene.Sacho is the personified diety of Chaos, however, his character isn't melicious and twisted. H... Read the full post.

Monday, January 11th 2010

07:00 GMT – je vous ton amour » Preview » scoodle's gallery » Sami

i am on a roll.more doodles in painter, playing with different tools artwork (c) to me. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Happy Snow » Preview » scoodle's gallery » Sami

hello, i'm an upload.doodle in painter x ..i love painter, omigawd.inspired by all this bloody snow and ice in the uk just now ..however, this "little" guy seems to enjoy it i love drawing happy fa... Read the full post.

Friday, January 8th 2010

07:00 GMT – Persona 4 – I Reach Out to The Truth » Preview » Maxon Treik » Maxon

Title: Shin Megami Tensei: Persona 4 Genre: JRPG Format: Playstation 2 Release: July 2008 (Japan) December 2008 (North America) March 2009 (Europe) Grab the Remote Persona 3 FES was such a meaningful experience for me for a few reasons. The main reason is that it was the first JRPG that captured my interest. It had such a dark atmosphere and [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – 10,000 Hits Later » Preview » Maxon Treik » Maxon

Despite the fact this event is due to people looking for Final Fantasy XIII pics, a milestone is a milestone. So I will say it to make it official: Full Metal Pen has over 10,000 hits. I’d like to thank everyone who reads this blog or just randomly visits looking for a nice pic. The video speaks [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Persona 3 FES – The Journey » Preview » Maxon Treik » Maxon

this is an excerpt Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – I’m Still Alive. I Can’t Apologise – Mirror’s Edge » Preview » Maxon Treik » Maxon

The Stats Title: Mirror’s Edge Genre: FPS/Platformer Format: XBox 360, Playstation 3 and PC Release: Worldwide: November 2008 Summary In a city that is seemingly clean cut and simple, there lie some hidden and dark secrets. There are things that the authorities want to keep from the public, and there are some things the people want kept from the authorities. In [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – An Illness Blockade Meets Decorating » Preview » Maxon Treik » Maxon

I’ve come down with a bad cold lately, and I’ve been decorating my new house, so the next post will be delayed a week or two. However, to make up for it, as well as dual reviewing Mirror’s Edge with Hybridial, I’m also going to review Persona 3 FES. You know you want to hear [...].. Read the full post.

Thursday, January 7th 2010

07:00 GMT – Bandai Channel Survey - Winners » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

Well it's been a busy few months for those of us at Beez - getting ranges like the Anime Legends one ready for 2010 as well as a few surprises yet. As you can imagine a new range like that is never easy to arrange! I'm actually not here to talk about products today but about prize winners for once! Having finally closed and correlated the Bandai Channel survey, I am pleased to say we recei.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – A photo from the Grand Cosplay Ball » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Pirate win.Anyhow, head here for more photos from Pat Lyttle (the ones of me are on page 3 of his set). Read the full post.

Wednesday, January 6th 2010

07:00 GMT – Courtyard Speedpaint » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

The horrendous resolution on this one is a result of an equally horrendous resizing mistake I made, frak,oh well, look out for some more expansive, detailed pieces in this mold in the near future..... Read the full post.

Tuesday, January 5th 2010

07:00 GMT – Some WIP! My neck hurts » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Gawd this took a while, but 9-10hrs is relatively okay - just suffering from doing it all in one sitting. I won't post the final pic until I know it's ready to go out in print, hehe. I'll let you guys know where/when soon. Read the full post.

Saturday, January 2nd 2010

07:00 GMT – Some artwork that's been overdue XD » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Some artwork I drew for a friend/linkshell colleague, Aiburn. He is an AWESOME Taru. He wanted something similar to the Shantotto fanart I did, so I obliged ^^FFXI players should recognise the gear and MAN it is sweet. I so want that Denali stuff one day 'cos I play Thief too *eyes shining*character models/equipment etc. copyright to Square Enix obviously... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Oh, is it 2010 already? :3 » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Hope everyone's had a great Christmas and New Year!Thank you for all the cards and texts, I'm very sorry I was not able to reciprocate whilst I have been away.I'm back in Cambridge and recovering from the excesses of the holiday season - I haven't really felt like I've been on holiday, to be honest. I was very busy, still had to do a bit of work from time to time and caught a bad cold. On the plus.. Read the full post.

Thursday, December 31st 2009

07:00 GMT – Zentron - Full Design » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

Mein Gott, it has been a while since my quick little sketch of my character [link] A few little changes, but very much the same, however, this time, I have done a full image rather than just his to... Read the full post.

Tuesday, December 29th 2009

07:00 GMT – Best of 2009 – Stories From the City, Stories From the Sea » Preview » Hige vs. Otaku » Hige

So, 2009. I’ll admit right now that, for me, you were more a year of manga than anime. And you were certainly more a year for music, film and gaming in a broader sense. But still, there were a few notable moments that gave me a lot of joy and reminded me why I stick [...] Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Urban Sunrise » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

This is an environment painting with some photo elements to bring depth and texture, I really wanted to try this technique as its employed a lot on the world of concept art, so pretty happy with ho... Read the full post.

Sunday, December 27th 2009

07:00 GMT – Portrait of » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Portrait Read the full post.

Saturday, December 26th 2009

07:00 GMT – Rooney » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Christmas pressie for my good friend [link] Read the full post.

Friday, December 25th 2009

07:00 GMT – Cheetara Revamped » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

I enjoyed putting my personal touch to the traditional Cheetara so much, I decided to do a version of my own.Hope you lik the BG as well Read the full post.

Wednesday, December 23rd 2009

07:00 GMT – Portrait of Grandfather Workfl » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Incase anyone want to check out my workflow.I do try many different approaches. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Portrait of Grandfather » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Portrait of my Grandad! Read the full post.

Monday, December 21st 2009

07:00 GMT – Portrait of Richard Workflow » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

The lesson is, even when it looks like an alien, keep the faithXDXDXD Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Portrait of Richard » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Portrait of my cousin Richard. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Cheetara » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

Cheetara from ThunderCats, not a revamp version like my Wily Kit, but still quite OK. Read the full post.

Sunday, December 20th 2009

07:00 GMT – MONKEY DOMINOES! » Waiting for Kalki » Turtleheart

Monday, December 14th 2009

07:00 GMT – Diana Ready and Waiting » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

My second colour picture of Diana from the 80s animated series, Dungeons & Dragons. As part of my front cover design for my 'Journeys of the Realm' Issue 1 fan-Manga. Read the full post.

Thursday, December 10th 2009

07:00 GMT – Wily Kit » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

A few months old due to loss of scanner, but here is Wily Kit, having fun in the woods. Read the full post.

Wednesday, December 9th 2009

07:00 GMT – Two things ^_^;; » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

1. I've arrived safely in Bangkok and have eaten a huuuuuuge dinner at a 5 star hotel. Oysters, Parma ham, smoked salmon, racks of lamb, sorbets galore.2. Before leaving London, I accidentally ended up walking into duty free and buying the latest Spring 2010 Chanel 2.55 "Uni" Messenger handbag in ivory/black flock velvet and antiqued silver metal. This bag is so new, it's not yet on the internet. .. Read the full post.

Tuesday, December 8th 2009

07:00 GMT – Studio Bones: Sword of the Stranger interview with Masahiro Ando and Masahiko Minami » Preview » Bollywood Girl's Guide To Life » Manga Girls

If you are an anime fan, than studio Bones will need no introduction. But for those who don’t know their Naruto from their Bleach, this is the anime studio behind Darker Than Black, Cowboy Bebop and the phenomenal Fullmetal Alchemist. A little while back I interviewed Masahiro Ando, the anime film director behind samurai flick, Sword of the Stranger, to find out about the new movie. I also had a.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – OFF TO THAILAND NOW, BAI GUYZ!!!! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

See you when I get there. I will have internet access. I look forward to much eating, drinking, shopping and PLAYING VIDEO GAMES TILL MY THUMBS BLEED. Read the full post.

Sunday, December 6th 2009

07:00 GMT – OMG SHOES » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Okay, I know I still haven't written up the Grand International Cosplay Ball yet. And that I haven't done an introspective long pondering post in a while. But I'm tired and I'm about to go to Thailand for a while, so I will write proper entries then XDIn the meantime... I JUST BOUGHT THESE BABIES:They will have to be delivered whilst I'm away... this makes me cry that I cannot wear them whilst I a.. Read the full post.

Friday, December 4th 2009

07:00 GMT – Keanu Workflow » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Workflowage XDXD.Goes from alien dude, to average Keanu likeness, a day well spent^___^ Read the full post.

Wednesday, December 2nd 2009

07:00 GMT – Keanu » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Happyish with this, I think you can at least tell its him hehe.Oh and Maatrix is win! Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Ball. » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Win. Tired. Hurting. STILL.Obviously = SUCCESS.More later XDOh, lookie this (photo by bento_dan) Read the full post.

Saturday, November 28th 2009

07:00 GMT – Leeds Thought Bubble news coverage » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Aha, found out about this thru my twitter friends. Here be a youtube clip from the regional news coverage of the event. OMG, comics aren't just for kids, SHOCK HORROR. Let's play Spot Who You Know XD Read the full post.

Friday, November 27th 2009

07:00 GMT – Anime Legends Range: Details + Q1 lineup » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

Sorry for the delay in updates, it's taken us longer to finish a bundle of things off after London Expo! That said we had an amazing time at the event and we're hoping that everyone else enjoyed themselves too. I have it from good sources that Mr Ando and Mr Minami enjoyed their time in London and were impressed by the amount of fans who came to meet them too. Onto the subject at hand toda.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Robocop's Contemplation » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

Another frame moment from my animated 'RoboCop Versus The Terminator' HD production, where Robo is contemplating the next day and.... stuff. A quiet moment with Flo, sleeping on his shoulder, just... Read the full post.

Tuesday, November 24th 2009

07:00 GMT – Cosplay Ball - dress??? » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Hmm...After trying to sing with my chest binder on and finding it a chore (as emmav and I will be performing at the Ball), and also thinking about the work I need to do this week and the amount of sewing left, and I'd need to cut Matt's hair, and considering that me and Matt will be doing our Rosencreuz Orden uniforms for Minami and definitely for May Expo 2010...I'VE DECIDED THAT MATT & I WIL.. Read the full post.

Monday, November 23rd 2009

07:00 GMT – Dont cry.... » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Having a lot of fun and learning a lot from these grayscale pieces.... rfd. Read the full post.

Sunday, November 22nd 2009

07:00 GMT – By any other name Workflow » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Just my workflow for this image if anyone is interested! Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – By any other name » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Random face of girl, quite like it for a change!!Lots of work to be done though on my portraiture! Read the full post.

Friday, November 20th 2009

07:00 GMT – £5 EVENT SKETCHES!! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Okay!! Here are some details about the event sketches I'll be offering at Thought Bubble!£5 - A5 CARD - BRUSH PEN + ACCENT COLOURPlease choose: CUTE , COOL, SEXY, PRETTYThen choose: GUY or a GIRL (Samples are: Cute girl, Sexy guy, Pretty girl, Cool guy)(If you want to see them larger, head to my deviantArt page)http://fyredrakemagick.deviantart.com/Et VOILA!! I draw something nice!I may as.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – LEEDS THOUGHT BUBBLE - this Sat/Sun » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

http://www.thoughtbubblefestival.com/One-day Comic ConventionSavile Hall (opp. Royal Armouries), LeedsSaturday 10am - 5pmI'll have a little table there!I will be selling my books:Talking to Strangers ~ AyaTakeo vol.1 ~ Love Stuffing vol.1 ~ Once Upon a Time ~ Drop Dead Monstrous ~ Be Creative ~ Find True Love I will be selling prints! Too many designs to post here, but you can find them in my.. Read the full post.

Tuesday, November 17th 2009

07:00 GMT – I'm so tired XD corset lacing is HARD WORK!! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

LOL, I'm actually pretty tired today. Had a bunch of friends over all day yesterday (fayeyong , wyldflowa , emmav , yun_min , fuuringo ) and we totally indulged in girly frilly clothes, posing, cakes, jewellery, perfumes and corsetry. Never got round to watching DVDs, too busy playing with stuff! I think we were trying on clothes for what, 4 hours solid?So when I tweet I've been sorting my sock co.. Read the full post.

Monday, November 16th 2009

07:00 GMT – Happy Fifth Birthday, Del Rey Manga! » Preview » Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica

In the early noughties there was a sudden surge of interest in manga in the USA, resulting in several publishing houses establishing their own lines of manga in English translation. Some have fared better than others – and now, one of the best-established of them all, Del Rey Manga, has recently celebrated five successful years [...] Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Tank Speedpaint » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Sppedpaint of a tank, in case you couldint guess from the title, had fun with this, bout 25 mins Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Totally Hyper Halloween Spies » Preview » zentron's gallery » Zentron

Created as a submission to a Halloween contest over at the Totally Spies Underground wbesite and forum. In which two or more of the characters from the show are to be dressed up in cosplay from ot... Read the full post.

Sunday, November 15th 2009

07:00 GMT – The hermaphrodite Agenda » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Started as an anatomy study then all hell broke loose, haha. Read the full post.

Saturday, November 14th 2009

07:00 GMT – Encroaching Emotion » Preview » Animanachronism » IKnight

I recently joined Goodreads, partly because I hope it’ll give me the chance to slap more people in the face with my lit-peen and partly because I find it useful to have a place to look up books I’ve read in the past — going through the bibliographies of past work is a time-consuming and [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Those Uppity Mycenæans » Preview » Animanachronism » IKnight

Because writing about Shin Mazinger Z itself would be far too direct. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Remember, Remember » Preview » Animanachronism » IKnight

Today’s the twenty-fifth anniversary of the premiere of Do You Remember Love? (Oi, Ghostlightning!) In some ways this feels more significant to me than Mobile Suit Gundam’s thirtieth anniversary earlier this year, despite the fact that, as my tagcloud attests, Gundam is the franchise I’m more familiar with. But it may be precisely my lack of [...].. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – The One Safety of the Conquered » Preview » Animanachronism » IKnight

Obligatory 'I'm-not-dead-(yet)' post? Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – ‘Waiter, there’re noises in this OP!’ » Preview » Animanachronism » IKnight

I’ve been busy, writing essays and experiencing the loneliness of the long-distance reader. Here’s a list of some post ideas I’ve thrown together, but not worked up: a condensed review of The Skull Man; a post about honour in the eighth episode of Space Runaway Ideon; praise for the mechanical design of the ZZ Gundam; [...].. Read the full post.

Friday, November 13th 2009

07:00 GMT – Snowy Mt Speedpaint 2 » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

Nother quickie, bout an hour or so, happy with the colors in this one!!! Read the full post.

Thursday, November 12th 2009

07:00 GMT – Snowy Mt Speedpaint » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

1 hour or so speedpaint, picked up a trick or two with this one, look out for a rare fully finished piece soon hehe. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Artsies!! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Something I did for a Gaia commission ^^ Read the full post.

Tuesday, November 10th 2009

07:00 GMT – LOL, a little late but... » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Just found this screenshot on my computer, I should have posted this up on the 5th November for Bonfire Night XDAnyway, I had a great time hanging out on Midsummer Common with Nana and Chloe - the fairground rides and snacks were quite extortionate, so we decided to go on one ride, the biggest one XD It was the whirly super-tall blue neon one. And just as we paid for our tickets, the booth lady to.. Read the full post.

Monday, November 9th 2009

07:00 GMT – Fast and Frightening - The Women of Gunsmith Cats & Black Lagoon » Preview » Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica

When I began reading the Kenichi Sonoda’s Gunsmith Cats not long ago, I was almost immediately struck by the similarities between it and Rei Hiroe’s Black Lagoon. Both are action packed guns blazing stories but what I particularly noticed and enjoyed was the focus on the tough, independent female characters who feature prominently in both [...] Read the full post.

Friday, November 6th 2009

07:00 GMT – Baroque Speedpaint » Preview » outlawstar8489's gallery » Outlawstar

I frikin love Baroque and Gothic architecture, I may do more soon, heres hoping, not as much detail as Id have liked, and teh perspective is a little off as it was completely freehand, but heck loo... Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Zetzio on Ventrilo » Preview » Zetzio » Nemphtis

I’ve been poking around the forums to see if anyone would be interested in a Ventrilo server for Zetzio and the response has been quite positive. So as promised on the forum, I looked into purchasing a server for us as soon as I got back from the London MCM Expo. In case some people [...] Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Blog inactivity explained » Preview » Zetzio » Nemphtis

I’m a little late with this explanation but better late than never I guess. Early in August my company went to court with another party over a dispute which has escalated and is still ongoing. Obviously, legal action is ’srs bsns’ and I’ve had to take a break from the blog to focus on this [...] Read the full post.

Wednesday, November 4th 2009

07:00 GMT – 5th Nov - Cambridge - Midsummer Common - 6pm - BE THERE » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Yo bitches. I'll be frolicking in town on Thursday as in all the years I've lived in Cambridge, I've never bothered to partake in the festivities on Midsummer Common. THIS WILL BE RECTIFIED THIS WEEK.(flyer nicked from raggedy_man XD).. Read the full post.

Sunday, November 1st 2009

07:00 GMT – Darker than Black II: Gemini of the Meteor – Dramatic Arm Flails » Preview » Hige vs. Otaku » Hige

Hige talks more about video games than anime, but makes a point, eventually. Read the full post.

Saturday, October 31st 2009

07:00 GMT – Dock's Halloween 2009 costume exchange » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

So every year Dock runs this crazy artwork swap where we draw each other in silly outfits. Last time I got in on one, this happened:Halloween 2007 - dock.livejournal.com/214122.htmlThis year, he gave me this:Me as Sherlock HolmesAnd I in turn gave him this:Dock as a flasher XDIf you would like to see what he drew for everyone else this year and what they in turn drew for him, please check out.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Final Fantasy XI: Meet our characters ^^ » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Some quick sketchwork I did to use as our avatars on FFXI forums and sites etc... Read the full post.

Tuesday, October 27th 2009

07:00 GMT – Sex calls? Vodafone=crap! Police are love♥ » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

LOL, autumn is the season for stalkers.This morning I was woken up with a phone call with no caller ID from a "Mike" who claimed he met me on a train from London to Cambridge and got my card then. Not impossible. I asked what he wanted - and he said a massage.D:I hung up. Essentially, cue 3 more calls of me accepting the call, being silent and letting him talk to himself before he hangs .. Read the full post.

00:19 GMT – London expo: Magic, alchemists and karaoke! » Preview » Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica

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Saturday, October 24th 2009

07:00 GMT – Gamey and stop-motion peopley » Waiting for Kalki » Turtleheart

Thursday, October 22nd 2009

07:00 GMT – Congratulations to Cosplay Fever on a spectacular launch! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Just wanted to congratulate and shout out to Rob Dunlop and Pete Lumby for their amazing launch party in Camden for their new book, Cosplay Fever.http://www.cosplayfever.com/It was very fun, glamourous and busy!! Some wonderful cosplays on display as well, a great atmosphere and the most awesome venue (Hi Sushi Salsa is LOVE).My husband and I were able to make it in time for the evening celebratio.. Read the full post.

Wednesday, October 21st 2009

07:00 GMT – Survey from Bandai Visual - enter now online too! » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

Hi everyone! Brief update from me - further to before the plan changed slightly. We're opening it up far wider than we would have otherwise been able to do by creating the survey online - please fill it in if you are from the UK, FR or DE if you want a chance to win the prize. We will close entries a month today (20th of October). Survey can be found here: http://freeonlinesurveys.com/re.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Talking to Strangers - Fehed Said » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Wanted to promote a brand new anthology by Fehed Said! Launching at this weekend's London MCM Expo :3 I contributed one of the chapters in this book. See if you can spot it ^^A girl trapped in a box, a boy chained to a rock and a friendship between a child and a flower. These are just a few of the themes that storyteller Fehed Said explores in this collection. Joining Fehed Said, the acclaimed wri.. Read the full post.

Tuesday, October 20th 2009

07:00 GMT – Sword of the Stranger Pt 2: DVD release » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

Happy start to September everyone - with Autumn creeping in now we're all getting ready to ship the first wave of new autumn titles out to our distributor so let's take a look at the first of those today. We've talked a bit about what the promotional screenings for Sword of the Stranger at cinemas but now let's go into a bit more detail about what's in the DVD's limited edition 1st print rele.. Read the full post.

Saturday, October 17th 2009

07:00 GMT – Unboxing: Code Geass Season 1: Part 1 of 2 » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

As our press copies only arrived just before I flew abroad on work I took the photos with me to post here - so apologies for the briefer blog post than usual but let's get down to the details of the release shall we? Firstly the case design is similar to Gurren Lagann's - very sturdy (surprisingly so) much like a book rather than a plastic DVD case! Something I'm definitely keen on althoug.. Read the full post.

07:00 GMT – Angel Demon Princess? XD » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

A cute marker commission I just completed, character designed by my client:Hope to see some familiar faces tomorrow in Leicester! ^^ Read the full post.

Friday, October 16th 2009

07:00 GMT – Leicester BORDERS MiniCon Saturday 17th Oct! » Preview » Sonia's Journal » sonia_leong

Just a reminder to everyone that here is a free little Mini Con at the Leicester BORDERS this Saturday from 1pm onwards!Store location: Grove Farm Triangle Nartborough Road South Enderby LEICESTER LE19 1WTTelephone: 0116 289 4729 Opening hours: Mon-Sat: 8:30am-9pm Sun: 11am-5pmhttp://leicester.borders.co.uk/events/leicester/20/I will be there happy to sign books, giving a few informal worksh.. Read the full post.

Thursday, October 15th 2009

07:00 GMT – What's Beez got up its sleeve for London Expo? » Preview » BEEZ Blog UK » beez_andrew

Hi everyone! We've talks quite a bit about most of our upcoming releases over the past but with London Expo getting ever closer let's take a moment to look over the bumper weekend we have planned there. First off there's a change to the usual placing of Beez at the event - instead of being our own little stand out of the way we're joining forces with our new family members at the Namc.. Read the full post.

Wednesday, October 14th 2009

07:00 GMT – Satoshi Kon: mixing reality and fantasy. » Preview » Nakama Britannica » Nakama Britannica

Before beginning this article for Nakama Britannica it is worth noting that this is the start of many new posts for this blog. Although inactive for sometime it is back and not with just the weird articles I post either! Other great posts are in the pipe line from veterans of this blog and also [...] Read the full post.