The Rainy Day Antagonist Resin Figure Kickstarter Project by Evilos

The super talented artist Evilos has designed his first designer art toy, The Rainy Day Antagonist! This is a character Evilos came up with a very long time ago when rainy weather would cause all sorts of delays to his many custom toy projects. Evilos doesn’t have a traditional indoor studio like many other artists (he works outside), so he has to rely on the great southern California weather to get his work done. The Rainy Day Antagonist personifies the feelings that swell up inside Evilos on those unproductive days.

Although the 3D sculpt of The Rainy Day Antagonist has already been created, Evilos needs your help to turn this epic design into a reality! To that end, Evilos has launched The Rainy Day Antagonist Resin Figure Kickstarter project. The KS project has only been live for a few short days, and it’s already 100% funded. Pretty awesome, right!?! That should come as no surprise since Evilos has a growing legion of fans who devour his steady flow of amazing custom figures. Now here’s your chance to get your hands on the very first original Evilos resin figure at a super discounted price!

The Rainy Day Antagonist resin figure stands 4” tall, comes in a blank DIY white colorway, and will be shipped in five pieces for easy customizing. A pledge of just $30 gets you one RDA DIY resin figure, while a pledge of $150 gets you a fully painted RDA resin figure. But that’s not all, there are pledge levels from $5 to $500 with all kinds of really cool rewards. Stretch goals are already in the works, which will unlock Clear and Glow in the Dark Rainy Day Antagonist DIY figures. With 35 days still to go, The Blot can’t wait to see how much Evilos will raise through this exciting Kickstarter project.

Barneyism of the Week - The Bard

I'm writing my vows to Robin.
But I want them to be profound and inspiring,
as if they were written by the bard himself...

Lionel Richie.

- Barney Stinson

“The End of the Aisle”

How I Met Your Mother

This is it, the day The Blot’s been dreading for a very long time. Tonight CBS will be airing the series finale of How I Met Your Mother. How did HIMYM’s 9th season end so quickly!?! Doesn't it feel like the season just started a few weeks ago?

There are only a handful of shows that have consistently played a big role in my life over an extended period of time. I’ve chronicled two of those shows weekly here on TheBlotSays.com since the blog’s inception almost 7 years ago, How I Met Your Mother and LOST, and now both are over. What’s funny is those two shows couldn’t be more polar opposites except for one thing, they’re both populated with such rich and amazing characters. They're both...legendary!

The Walking Dead Season 4 Finale Terminus Television Posters

As much as The Blot loves both the comic book and television versions of The Walking Dead, I stopped watching the TV show last season. I got so far behind after the birth of our twins that the show was literally taking over my DVR. I think we had 25 episodes on the DVR before I finally threw in the white flag and deleted everything. Since then I’ve loosely kept up with who’s lived and who’s died, and I hope to catch back up before the start of Season 5.

But because I stopped watching I have no idea what the #Terminus in each of these Season 4 season finale character television posters refers to. I assume it’s leading to something good, but the one thing I’ve learned from following The Walking Dead over the years is it’ll probably lead to a main (and beloved) character’s death. Cross your fingers it won’t be your favorite character(s)!

Who will arrive, and who will survive The Walking Dead Season 4 finale!?! Find out tonight, Sunday, March 30th, when the TWD season finale airs on AMC at 9/8c.

“Kaiju Spiki” T-Shirt by The Phantom Life & Nakanari

The Blot was recently introduced to the Japanese indie brand The Phantom Life, and I was instantly drawn to their hip-hop and street art influenced designs! Check out their newest release, the “Kaiju Spiki” t-shirt designed by Nakanari, which features his signature character Spiki. The Phantom Life worked with Nakanari to transform Spiki into a gigantic Ice Kaiju that’s attacking a city while melting in the hot summer heat.

The Phantom Life x Mai Hiro “Kaiju Spiki” t-shirt by Nakanari is currently available in sizes S-XL through The Phantom Life online store for just $20. Get it before the Ice Kaiju Spiki gets you!

Sugar Fueled T-Shirts by Michael Banks

The Blot’s been following the works of Florida based artist Sugar Fueled (aka Michael Banks) for a couple of years now. I just love his unique art style that mixes, as Banks explains, “candy filled scenes with broken stars that represent perseverance, bubbles of happiness and paint dripping clouds that symbolize the never ending brainstorm in my mind.” What can I say, Sugar Fueled’s crazy take on pop culture is just plain delicious! And one of these days The Blot’s going to get my hands on an original Sugar Fueled oil painting.

Just this week Michael Banks unveiled a new line of Sugar Fueled t-shirts. First up is the “Broken Star Logo” tee, which features Sugar Fueled’s trademark logo. The Broken Star logo represents perseverance, and will be a Sugar Fueled “basic” design that the artist always keep in stock. The second new Sugar Fueled t-shirt is the new “Ice Cream Castle” in royal blue. This magically sweet shirt is a limited edition design featuring an all too familiar ice cream castle based on the iconic Walt Disney Pictures logo.

After debuting at Emerald City Comicon this weekend, you can now pick up both of these fun t-shirts at the Sugar Fueled online store in mens and womens styles for $30 each.

“NYCC 2010” Green Edition Baby Greasebat Dunny Resin Figure by Chauskoskis

As you all know The Blot loves Jeff Lamm’s Greasebat and its many incarnations, so I was blown away to learn Chauskoskis (aka Walter Jacott) had created a new Baby Greasebat Dunny! Boy do these 3” custom resin figures look amazing!!! Walter was the sculptor of the original Real Fighting Greasebat vinyl figure produced by Monster Worship, and he’s used that experience to transformer Kidrobot’s Dunny into the adorable Baby Greasebat you see here. I’m just mad I missed out on the OG Black Baby Greasebat Walter had been teasing on Instagram is already sold out. I had no idea those were already released!

For the figure’s first painted release Walter took inspiration from the New York Comic-Con 2013 Exclusive Green Greasebat. Featuring a similar green, yellow, white and blue color scheme, the “NYCC 2010” Green Edition Baby Greasebat is now available for purchase at the Chauskoskis online store for $75 each.

Barneyism of the Week - Accidental Curly

“What? Did he take one of your fries?” - Lily

Take one? Take one?
Lily, it would have been one thing if he took one of my fries.
That would have been one thing.

No, Lily, that day Blauman took 4 of my fries!
But that's not even the capper!
Here's the part that still keeps me up at night:
the 4th fry he took…the 4th fry he took…

The 4th fry he took…was an accidental curly!

“You don't take a man's accidental curly.” - Ted

“You take a man's wife before you take his accidental curly.” - Marshall

“If you wanted curly fries so bad, why not just order them in the first place?” - Lily

“Cause that's what you want, all curly fries?” - Ted

“Regular cut with a few accidental curlies - that's what you want.” - Marshall

That's the dream.

“He's right. That is the dream.” - Ted

No! I refuse to look down from the altar
as I say my vowels to the woman of my dreams,
and see that damned, stupid, accidental curly fry stealing Gary Blauman!

- Barney Stinson

“Gary Blauman”

How I Met Your Mother

Stegoforest Vinyl Figure by Ghost&Flower

The Blot got a really exciting email this week that the very first colorway of the Stegoforest vinyl figure by Ghost&Flower (aka Jesse Narens) has been released! It’s crazy to think I’ve been following the creation of this figure for almost three years now! Originally released as a resin figure, the Stegoforest has now been immortalized in beautiful soft Japanese vinyl. Each figure is 7” long and 4” tall, features two points of articulation (head and front left foot), and includes a 2” long Acorn Warrior sidekick.

For its first release the Stegoforest has been cast in an authentic dark green sofubi and is available painted and unpainted! Collectors can purchase one today from the Stegoforest online store for $80 painted or $75 unpainted. Well, what are you waiting for!?!

Star Trek: TNG Deanna Troi Build-a-Bridge Bobble Head by Bif Bang Pow!

The sixth figure in Bif Bang Pow’s Star Trek: The Next Generation “Build-a-Bridge” bobble head set has finally been unveiled and it’s the half-human, half-Betazoid Counselor Deanna Troi, who has the psionic ability to sense emotions. This resin figure stands 7” tall, and features an amazing resemblance to actor Marina Sirtis who played the beloved bridge officer and sometimes love interest of Commander William T. Riker. This figure connects to the other 7 Build-a-Bridge figures to create the bridge of the U.S.S. Enterprise 1701-D from Star Trek: The Next Generation.

The Star Trek: TNG Counselor Deanna Troi Build-a-Bridge Bobble Head by Bif Bang Pow! is not expected to ship until June 2014, but you can pre-ordered this figure from Entertainment Earth for $19.99 here.

Aquapup Edition Octopup Vinyl Figure by Nathan Hamill

In just a few short hours 3DRetro will be releasing the newest unpainted colorway of Nathan Hamill’s adorable 2” Octopup sofubi! This Aquapup Edition Octopup was cast in a beautiful aqua colored soft Japanese vinyl, which will look swimmingly in any fan’s collection. The Blot’s been waiting for just the right colorway before snagging a Octopup, and I think this is the one!

The Aquapup Edition Octopup goes on sale at 12pm PST today, Friday, May 28th, at the 3DRetro online store for just $10.

Red Micro Mad’l 3D Print by MAD

The newest colorway in MAD’s popular (and affordable) line of raw Micro Mad’l 3D Prints dropped yesterday, and it’s this beautiful Red Micro Mad’l! The Blot’s a sucker for these Micro Mad’ls, and I’ve been lucky enough to get my hands on every color released to date. Almost all are now sold out, but you can still pick up this new Red Micro Mad’l and the White Micro Mad’l released earlier this month at the MAD Toy Store for just $15 each. Each 3D printed mini figure stands 1.5” tall, is made from ABS plastic and comes packaged in a small bag with a signed header card.

Barneyism of the Week - Classic Mistake

“Marshall, you don't sound too excited to become a judge.” - Ted

“I feel kind of guilty about it.
I mean, I know how badly
Lily wanted to move to Italy.” - Marshall

Don't do this, bro.

Classic mistake.

You won, enjoy it.

Drink the blood of your vanquished enemy and move on.

“You're gonna be a great husband.” - Ranjit

- Barney Stinson

“Daisy”

How I Met Your Mother

Strange Beasts 2: A Tribute to the King Group Art Show at Guzu Gallery

The time has come once again…Guzu Gallery has summoned the world's mightiest monsters for another kaiju art show! Join Guzu on March 28th and witness the spectacle that is Strange Beasts 2: A Tribute to the King. Those colossal creatures from the movie and TV screens of Japan are returning to Austin this spring with paying homage to the mighty Godzilla.

The opening reception will be on Friday, March 28th, from 7 to 10pm and the artwork will remain up through May 5th. Guzu will also be featuring a unique Godzilla toy exhibit from the personal collection of kaiju-enthusiast and comic book artist, Matt Frank! Guzu Gallery welcomes everyone to the show but if you can't make it out, the strange and beastly artwork will be available for purchase in their online store after the show opens.

Guzu Gallery presents Strange Beasts 2 group art show will feature works by Daniel Aranda, Jason Chalker, Alan Defibaugh, Kristian Donaldson, Matt Frank, Half-Human, Martin Hsu, Roshi K, David Lamplugh, Brian Maclaskey, Yehudi Mercado, New Flesh, Chet Phillips, Isaak Ramos, Cody Schibi, Zach Taylor, Jason Vines, Nathan Walker and Scott Wetterschneider.

Flash Gordon Screen Prints by Martin Ansin

After originally debuting at Martin Ansin and Kevin Tong’s amazing duo art show at Mondo Gallery earlier this month, Mondo is finally releasing these epic Flash Gordon screen prints! These matching prints are based on based on the 1938 15 episode film serial “Flash Gordon’s Trip to Mars” and the iconic 1980 B-movie Flash Gordon. The Blot freaking loved that ‘80s Flash Gordon film as a kid!

Both Flash Gordon prints by Martin Ansin are 24”x36” hand numbered screen prints. Both prints have a limited edition run size of 375 pieces and will retail for $50. Collectors can try to snag these Flash Gordon prints when they go on sale at a random time today, Thursday, March 27th, at the Mondo online store.

Transformers 30th Anniversary Prints by Guido Guidi

If you ask The Blot, it’s been way too long since Acidfree Gallery has released one of their awesome officially licensed Transformers prints. At least now we know there was good reason for the long delay, Acidfree Gallery’s been preparing these sick Transformers 30th Anniversary prints by Italian comic book artist Guido Guidi!!! Guido is widely known in the world of Transformers for his comic book work and many other accolades related to Transformers, so he was the perfect choice to design these two Generation 1 matching prints.

Many of your favorite Autobots and Decepticons are portrayed in these 30th Anniversary prints in Guidi’s classic throwback retro style. The Transformers 30th Anniversary Standard Editions Prints will be professionally printed Giclee fine art prints, while the GID Variants will be screen prints featuring glow in the dark and black metallic ink. All four prints will go on sale at 12:30pm EST today, Thursday, March 27th, at the Acidfree Gallery online store.

“Autobots” and “Decepticons” by Guido Guidi are each 18”x24” Transformers 30th Anniversary Giclee numbered prints, which are limited to just 200 pieces. Each print will retail for $45, while a limited number of matching numbered print sets will retail for $80. The Transformers 30th Anniversary Glow in the Dark Variant Screen Print measures 24”x36”, is limited to just 100 hand numbered pieces, and will retail for $75.

Cast & Crew Exclusive Captain America: The Winter Soldier Movie Poster by Paolo Rivera

After designing the Cast and Crew Exclusive Captain America: The First Avenger Movie Poster back in 2011, its fitting that Marvel would ask comic book artist Paolo Rivera back to also design the cast and crew exclusive poster for Captain America 2! All of the cast and crew members who worked on Captain America: The Winter Soldier got a copy of this exclusive retro movie poster. I love that Paolo stuck with the retro theme of his original poster, but went with a slightly more modern take. This design gives off a more 1970s vibe, don’t you think!?! Boy would The Blot love to get my hands on a copy of this poster!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier is scheduled to invade US theaters on April 4, 2014.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Final One Sheet Movie Poster

What The Blot loves about this final theatrical one sheet movie poster for Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier is how versatile it is! I’ve gotten my hands on three different versions of this poster, the US, UK and Japan editions, and each one is slightly different. The American version is actually my favorite because it’s the only one that shows Captain America with his signature mask.

While all three versions feature Captain America, Black Widow and Nick Fury prominently, it is interesting to note the main difference between the two international posters is they’ve substituted Winter Soldier for The Falcon. I wonder if what the reason for that change was? The Blot would have gone with including them both, but that’s just me!

Captain America: The Winter Soldier stars Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as The Falcon and Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce. Captain America 2 storms into theaters on April 4, 2014.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier IMAX Movie Posters

The last few summers IMAX has really upped its marketing of movies released in its signature Image MAXimum film format by producing some pretty sweet IMAX specific movie posters. They’ve even started giving out exclusive one sheet movie posters at their midnight screenings. IMAX has taken things one step further by releasing an entire set of red and black Captain America: The Winter Soldier character movie posters!

While the aesthetic is quite striking, it’s a little disappointing that all IMAX did for marketing campaign was trace the photos of Marvel’s original The Winter Soldier character movie poster set released earlier this year. Where’s the creativity in that one? At least they designed an all new Captain America 2 theatrical one sheet, which is really the coolest poster in the entire set!

The Captain America: The Winter Soldier IMAX Character Movie Poster Set includes Chris Evans as Captain America, Scarlett Johansson as Black Widow, Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Sebastian Stan as The Winter Soldier, Anthony Mackie as The Falcon and Robert Redford as Alexander Pierce. Captain America 2 storms into theaters on April 4, 2014.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel Movie Minimates

Diamond Select Toys and Art Asylum continue their hugely popular line of Marvel Minimates with a new wave of Captain America: The Winter Soldier mini figures! Dropping later this month just in time for the world premiere of Captain America 2, Marvel Minimates Series 55 includes four 2 packs: Stealth Uniform Captain America with Crossbones; Final Battle Captain America with Winter Soldier; Black Widow with Agent Sitwell; and Falcon with Batroc the Leaper.

Each Captain America: The Winter Soldier Marvel Movie Minimates Set includes two 2” mini figures featuring 14 points of articulation and a variety of interchangeable parts and accessories. These Captain America 2 Minimates 2 Packs will be available at comic shops and specialty stores later this month, but you can preorder a complete set of all eight mini figures from Entertainment Earth for $29.99 here.

Captain America: The Winter Soldier Teaser Character Movie Poster - Emily VanCamp as Agent 13 Sharon Carter

While The Blot’s been waiting for a Captain America: The Winter Soldier character movie poster of Cobie Smulders’ Maria Hill, I never saw this one coming of Emily VanCamp as Agent 13 (aka Sharon Carter). But what a pleasant surprise! If you’ve ever read a Captain America comic book then you know Ms. Carter is a pretty important character in the world of Steve Rogers, and with the release of this one sheet movie poster I expect to see VanCamp as Agent 13 in many Marvel films from here on out.

Captain America 2 storms into theaters on April 4, 2014.