Batman and Joker Bearbricks

Medicom OG bearbricks are set to release a few cross over editions over April and May.

Designs will be featured from tokidoki, Stussy, Naruto, Batman and Joker and Queen.

Stan Lee X Hiroyuki Takei - Ultimo

Stan Lee and Hiroyuki Takei have released the first chapter of their project, Ultimo' in Japan.

It was released in a special issue of the Jump Square monthly magazine and further installments of the series will be released every month in Japan, however there is yet to be any information when it will be available state side or in Europe.

More info at http://uk.anime.ign.com/articles/867/867959p1.html

Grand Theft Auto 4 out

The day has finally come to don on your car pinching gloves, intense sin city storyline and whip out your AK47 from your pockets as Grand Theft Auto IV is released.

This time round we follow Niko Bellic fresh off a boat from Europe in hope to escape his past. Landing in Liberty City with his cousin, Ramon, they hope to make a fortune from the 'land of opportunity'. But it is far from the peaceful life they hope to have as they find themselves in the criminal underworls and the past comming back to haunt them.

There is a 'limited edition' set, which will include a host of goodies, such as a duffle bag, safe deposit box, art book, soundtrack and keyring.

Jessica Rabbit 'untooned'

First we had a real life looking version of Mario and Homer and now the busty sexy Jessica Rabbit is having a digital real make over.

More or less the same procedure was carried out with the latest cartoon to real life looking images. Use of skin textures and hair textures were used by the wizards of Photoshop at, 'Pixaloo'.

Team Suace thinks that this 'untooned' images bears some resembelence to 'Devon Aoki' Model and of Fast and Furious fame.

Dragonball z Goku normal and Super Saiyan

With a new Dragonball Z live action movie in production, the Dragonball series is about to go another round.

Sideshow collectibles are set to release two figures of the main hero in Dragonball, Goku, in his normal fighting form and in his Super Saiyan form.

Both figures will be fully poseable and can be put into various dynamic poses, which can be seen in the series.

They will be around 12" inches tall and will include a figure stand and display box.

More info at: http://www.sideshowtoy.com/?page_id=4489&sku=900010

Wii Fit out now in Europe

Get ready to work out with Wii!

Wii Fit uses the state-of-the-art Wii Balance Board to transform the way you think about staying in shape by letting you control more than 40 fun exercises and games just by moving your body.

Featuring Aerobic Exercises, Yoga, Muscle Workouts and Balance Games, Wii Fit invites you to set personal fitness goals then ensures that reaching them is fun every step of the way!

The ability to track the progress of up to eight persons means you, your family and friends can all enjoy Wii Fit together and keep an eye on your training regimen.

Lost is back!

LOST is now back on the screens as Season 4 continues.

Now on the ninth episode into Season 4 we last left the island bound members of the Oceanic flight 815 fighting off a mysterious group people who are there to 'rescue' them.

Expect more mysterious events and mind racking puzzles which will eventually make sense in the coming episodes.

Munky King Monster Pusher

'Munky King' are set to release the next figure in 'Thomas Han's Pushers' series - 'the Monster Pusher'.

The Monster will be available in a 'glitzy black' (500 pieces) and a rarer 'Glow in the Dark' edition (150 pieces). As with the other Pushers, the Monster's mask can be removed . Underneath is a funky design of sharp teeth. Monster follows the first two Pushers - Pirate and Spirit.

As an added bonus, Munky King are to give people a chance to win a super-limited 'magenta Animal Pusher', which only 20 pieces will exist. Munky King will choose a number from 1 to 150, and whoever purchases the Glow in the Dark edition with the same # will win the Animal Pusher.

LM3Labs Airstrike Hologram

Interactive Real Size Hologram from Nicolas Loeillot on Vimeo.

LM3Labs have a developed an interactive, gesture-controlled hologram technology called AirStrike. Presumably, the technology can be applied to advertising.

Robot football

Last year we saw some robot football action in in Robocup, now it is back!

Now in its 7th year, it is an event that showcases technology and some football action.

Tokyo Plastic Koguma

Comming soon is from mphlabs is Tokyo Plastic's 'Koguma'.

These are only paint prototypes at the moment and Yes, the lil guy is anatomically correct.

More info at: http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/04/tokyo-plastic-k.html#more

Quad neck Guitar

First Gibson release their robot Guitars and now there is competition from a quadrupole neck guitar.

The Pro electric guitar features necks from a Guitar, Bass, Banjo and Mandolin.

It is apparently finished being bidded on Ebay for $255.

More info at: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=190209902624&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=009

Tune of the week 21st April 2008

Tune of the Week: will.i.am Feat Cheryl Cole - Heartbreaker

Cool funky tune with a funky dance/disco like video.

adFunture - Yoka

adFunture shows off 'Yoka', their brand-new panda bear shaped platform figure.

'Yoka' will be available in the fairly large size, around 9 " inches and upwards, as well as a mini-figure series.

The figure looks good standing and sitting and has the unique cute panda bear shape.

More info at http://www.vinylpulse.com/2008/04/adfuntures-yoka.html

Dubailand to gets Marvel Super Hero Themepark

What's more awesome than a theme park full of rides? A theme park that is full of rides featuring characters from the 'MARVEL world'.

Tatweer, a member of Dubai Holding, today announced a deal with Marvel Entertainment, Inc. to develop the region's first Super Heroes theme park at the world's largest leisure, tourism and entertainment destination, 'Dubailand'.

Expect to see you super hero favourites such as Spider-Man, Iron Man, The X-Men, the Fantastic Four and the Incredible Hulk.

It is said that it will welcome visitors in 2012.

Secret Underground Warehouse in Tokyo

This camera crew follows a city official who leads them through a trap door and into a large warehouse filled with emergency supplies.

The ware house was built in case of emergencies, such as a major earthquake. Items include 5,000 blankets, 8,000 rugs, 4,000 candles, 300 cooking pots, 200 t-shirts, and emergency medical supplies. A conveyor belt system is installed to help transport the supplies up to street level.

It also connects to a un-named Tokyo underground subway station. There are said to be more than one of these spread around japan but the locations are unknown and kept secret.

More info at http://www.pinktentacle.com/

Buggati targa

Bugatti, which are owned by Volkswagen, is planning to release a 'Veyron Targa', a convertible version of the Buggati Veyron.

At this moment in time that is all VW are giving away about the super convertible car.

The currently available Bugatti Veyron has 1001hp and reaches a top speed of 252mph. Whether or not the Veyron Targa can reach these amazing performance marks is unclear.

History shows that convertibles tend to be more pricey than their non convertible counterparts, so it would be a safe to assume that the Targa will be more expensive than the 'Buggati Veyron'.

It may look like a Hi-Fi turntable but in actual fact it is a megasonic cleaning gadget.

'Coway', have announced the 'SWV-08AM', the latest in megasonic cleaning devices. With the durable stainless steel body, this cleaner is an easier way to remove dirt. It uses sound waves to clean produce, such as meats, fruit and groceries as well as dishware, pots and pans without the use of detergent.

It works by utilising powerful sound waves that literally shake impurities loose from surfaces.

You also get a P-Sediment filter for cleaner water. It is said to have the ability to remove fine particles in water, due to its many folds and layers in the filter. There are two large buttons labeled strong and soft, which allow you to select the appropriate pressure

The Scroll

The "Scroll" is a concept mobile/computer which is created by 13 Tech Design.

It is said to feature a touchscreen based cellphone, a 10 megapixel camera and 1080p camcorder, along with various media-playing features, built-in WiFi and Bluetooth, and a full-fledged computer that runs on Vista or XP.

Concept Designer Gaskmasks

With so much war and fighting around the world everyone will need to be prepared, and how much more prepared do you need to be when you have a designer Gas mask?

The Gask masks are concept designs for a gallery and not for commercial release.

'Designer Gas Masks is an attempt to visualize this state of mind. Because it is only by first acknowledging and then challenging fear that we will all be able to breathe a little easier.'

More info at http://www.designergasmasks.com/