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StarFox and Minecraft characters recreated in Munny form
This dashing Fox of the Stars above is none more than a custom-painted Trikky figure put together by artist Jared "nikejerk" Cain. Pretty swanky -- the gun is cool, but that headset is the real star. It's the perfect accessory to never giving up and trusting your instincts. While you're at the source link, be sure to check out the Bub customized Minecraft-style, with artist 8bit using what look like little paper squares to recreate those pixels.
iPad-controlled blimp is one magical dirigible (video)
Some are smitten by the iPad, some wonder just what the heck they'd do with the thing. We finally have an answer for members of the latter group: iPad blimp. The lighter-than-air portion of this equation features an Arduino controller board and some helium, while the decidedly heavier-than-air iPad runs an app to receive a video signal from the blimp and to send it controls via accelerometer. It was created by Breakfast NY and made its debut at an after party following the Munny Exhibit, part of Design Week, where it seemed to be quite a hit amongst the gathered group of drunken humanity, who you can see frolicking with the shiny airship after the break.
The cutest badass: Ryu Hayabusa Munny
Continuing the tradition of turning badasses into Munny dolls, one Justin Baldwin has created the best cute / deadly hybrid yet, a Ryu Hayabusa Munny. Just look at him! He's adorable ... all soaked in blood like that. He comes complete with the Eclispe scythe and Falcon's Talons from Ninja Gaiden II. He even has little bitty shuriken strapped to his leg. Frankly, the combination of killer and cuddly is a little confusing. We imagine Munny Ryu uses that to his advantage as he systematically dismembers people.[Via TheBBPS]
Some really nice Nintendo figurines
Apparently known as a "munny figure," (we're just so out of touch with all things non-gaming it hurts sometimes) we find these pieces of art to be incredibly ... well, uh incredible. They're very stylish and feature what we love most: Nintendo mascots. Also, you can get an eye full of a nice figure painted to resemble a scene from Mario vs. Donkey Kong. Overall, we're just finding it hard to voice how amazing these figures are. Check them out in the gallery below.%Gallery-16868%[Via That Girl's Site; thanks, Simca!]
The Joystiq Weekend: November 9-11, 2007
Objection! This Phoenix Wright Munny doll is guaranteed to represent you in court should someone decide to sue you over its existence. Check out the highlights for today:JoystiqueryDS Fanboy Lite: Nov. 3 - Nov. 9Japanese hardware sales, Oct. 29 - Nov. 4: Once in a life cycle editionJoystiq Podcast 024 - Hobo editionLast week in Warcraft: November 4th - November 10thToday's IP-never-dies video: Lucy and HoneymoonersToday's bone-crushing video: PainWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: I can has webcomic?NewsThe Simpsons Game: Glancing a mainstream reviewWireless Guitar Hero 3 controller functions with PC versionNew Burnout trailer welcomes us to 'Paradise'Xbox 360 outsold PS3 in Japan last weekMark Wahlberg to play Max PaynePAL Uncharted demo coming Nov. 22; US region lock a mistake40GB PS3s have 65nm Cell chips, 90nm GPUsSony, MS downplay high-def movie warNine things you may not know about Rock BandAssassin's Creed ad perfects macho slo-mo walkJapanese Wii Fit trailers show snowboarding, jogging, moreNew 'No More Heroes' spots show off coconut, garbage collectingEdge: Animal Crossing Wii is a social networking MMOMass Effect ad talks choice, we choose OprahApollo Justice: Ace Attorney gets 'early 2008' releaseBeat Portal's final challenge in one minuteUpdates for Bungie.net, Halo 3 Matchmaking, DLC on their wayUncharted demo fixed for European PS3sNGamer rounds up first WiiWare titlesMass Effect launch trailer elevates excitement to critical massTake Two chairman clarifies statement on GTA IV release dateWii Guitar Hero III outputs only mono soundCheck out Wii's "Check Mii Out" ChannelRumors & SpeculationRein: UT3 PS3 likely for this year (in America)Devs think Fox could get back into gaming Rumor: BioShock on PS3, new Metal Gear on PSPKmart reportedly breaks Mass Effect street dateRumor: Rock Band delayed in Canada until Dec. 19Culture & CommunityAnatomy of a disaster: Tomb Raider: Angel of Darkness Gamer nabs his Mistress Chief with Halo 3 proposalNominees for Spike TV's 'Video Game Awards 2007' revealedGary Coleman's GameCube for sale on eBayPresident Bush plays video games with injured soldiersGod destroys young man's PS3 with dustIssue #0 of World of Warcraft comic onlineControl the Wii with your fingertipsMake your own Blu-ray phaser
The Joystiq Weekend: June 9 - 11, 2007
Check out Joystiq reader Albert Art's latest creation: a Bonk figuring using a do-it-yourself Munny custom vinyl toy kit. You might remember Munny from an incident involving Epic and a Gears of War doll. We love the meat weapon accessory. Check out the highlights for this weekend:JoystiqueryJapanese hardware sales, May 28 - Jun. 3: Custom excuse editionPodcast Rodeo for June 10: There's A Tear in My EarThis is madness! This is Pac-Man 2!Today's Little Mac-iest video: Punch-Out!! trailerToday's most transformed video: Peter Cullen as Optimus PrimeToday's saddest video: Breakin' up with CrackdownWeekly Webcomic Wrapup: afterlife editionNewsChurch of England threatens Sony with lawsuitKane & Lynch gets new, mullet-rich trailerHalo 3 beta goes to a happier placeNew games this week: Big Brain Academy: Wii Degree editionVirtual Console adds Sonic 2, Golden Axe 2 and Lode Runner 1Sony officially announces The Agency for PC and PS3EA's Boogie-bundled Wii microphone picturedid Software debuts new engine at Apple conferenceMS knows console price sweet spot, they aren't going thereSony vs. Church of England, meanwhile CNN has field dayTalismoon tiltBoard 360 mod gets major upgradeElectronic Arts to bring "games" to MacConcept art for new Warren Spector gameDisney to triple spending on game developmentPrince of Persia Classic confirmed for XBLA this weekOmega Five, not another Harvest MoonRumors & SpeculationRumors: PaRappa 3 to PS3, Silent Hill 5 has US developerCulture & CommunitySouth Park's Kenny takes Mii form, is killedFinal Fantasy anniversary bash in SF on 26 JuneReasons to own a PSP, and there's 60 of 'emXfire Debate Club debates the console war (defense forces, UNITE!)iTunes on the Wii for free, whee!Great moments in game ad cheeseIntroducing PlayStation.Blog, Sony's official blogCapcom CPS-3 arcade board finally crackedEx-Nintendo chairman now Japan's third wealthiestHalo 2, Shadowrun made playable on XPThe Texas game development finance provisos
Epic apologies for the doll misunderstanding
The other day we reported that Epic's lawyers were demanding that Emilio Lopez remove all Gears of War related material from his custom Munny doll. You, our fellow fanboys, had varying opinions about the whole thing to whether or not Epic was overacting or if they were within' their rights to send Emilio the letter. Well, we've received some clarity on the situation as Epic's own Mark Rein posted an apology on the official Gears of War forums. Rein acknowledged that their lawyers misunderstood Emilio's work, because they thought it was an actual product for sale using the GoW trademark. Rein went on to say that their lawyers did act over zealously and they now see absolutely no harm in Emilio's Christmas gift, but reinforced that they pursue hundreds of individuals who try captilizing on their trademarks illegally. In the end, no hard feelings and everyone can go their merry way.We're glad that Epic came clean on this little situation and exposed it for what it was ... a misunderstanding. See, we knew Epic wasn't a corporate machine capable of doing such evil things ... we never doubted them for a second.
Epic demands: quit making Gears dolls
Back in January we reported on Emilio Lopez's custom Gears of War Munny doll that he made for his cousin as a Christmas present. And we still think that big headed Marcus doll rocks. Anyway, it looks like Epic Games' legal counsel took notice and sent Emilio a cease and desist order demanding that he quit making the dolls and remove all logos that infringe on their Gears of War trademark. The cease and desist order goes on to read,"Your unauthorized use of the Gears of War trademarks falsely suggests sponsorship or affiliation between Epic and you and constitutes an attempt by you to trade off the goodwill of the Gears of War trademark."Wait, we thought he was making a Christmas gift for his little cousin? Emilio never sold the doll, never made a penny off of it, and only created one as a gift. He was proud of his work and wanted to share it with the Gears community and nothing more. Come on Epic, we know you are much cooler than that as this seems just a little too corporate for even a company like EA. Was this whole cease and desist thing really necessary?[Via Something Awful, Thanks, Didlee]
Epic threatens to curb stomp fan for Gears of War 'Munny' doll
Emilio Lopez's custom Gears of War doll certainly appears professionally made -- enough so that we expressed a desire to see it manufactured and sold at retail. The doll even came in a mock retail box when Emilio presented it to his cousin as a Christmas gift. But, like any other do-it-yourself Munny doll, Emilio's creation is merely a personal homage to Epic's game; not a mischievous business venture. Nevertheless, when Epic and its legal hounds caught wind of the doll, they issued a cease and desist order, claiming Emilio's creation is an unauthorized use of Epic's trademarks. Epic has requested that all trademarks be removed from the doll, packaging, and Emilio's website. Ironically, the logos Emilio used were apparently taken from a fansite pack that Epic had issued. C'mon Epic dudes, please, back off.[Thanks, Hugbees]
