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Look What I Just Bought: Cubebot!

Nelson — Wed, 29 Sep 2010 21:33:54 +0000

Last episode we talked about 3-d imagery on the big screen, but what about actual physical 3-d…such as the awesome Cubebot from the David Weeks Studio!

Cubebot is a wooden robot that can fold into a cube or unfold into just about any pose you can imagine. It’s inspired by Japanese shinto kumi-ki puzzles and has joints that use little rubber bands giving him remarkable flexibility.

It’s a really fun combination of a puzzle toy and an action figure…much like The Transformers. It’s almost like this guy is a primitive ancestor
of the Transformers.

With a little work I could see this toy used for some sweet stop motion animation and I’m itching to try that myself (or with buddies….ahem…cough cough….David.)

I’m betting this is going to be a hot sell for the upcoming holiday season as well so get em’ soon!

Paganomation review: Michael Bay’s Transformers

David — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 14:23:06 +0000

I had wanted to post this as a relevant addition back when we recorded our Transformers podcast, but my blog had been recently assaulted by hackers, and I was unable to do so. Now that my blog is back up, I think it might be worth sharing and discussing. You know, just to put it out there.

Boredom is the right of all sentient beings: a rambling, slightly biased Transformers film review on the Paganomation blog

NYGC Episode 19 – Transformers

David — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 15:51:53 +0000

Transform and roll out with the New York Geeks as they discuss those robots in disguise, the Transformers — from the cheesy-but-classic cartoon, to the Michael Bay abominations. And of course, the toys!

mp3 link

Show Notes:

Optimus Prime on Letterman

David — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 17:58:42 +0000

Adding to the nature of the Transformers being one giant punchline nowadays, Optimus Prime did the Top Ten list on Letterman recently, and the results were — surprise! — not funny.

YouTube Link

Recording Episode 19: Transformers

David — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:17:24 +0000

Our next episode is going to be all about those robots in disguise, the Transformers. We’ll be discussing the toys, the history, and the deadly battle between lovers and haters of the Michael Bay flicks.

One shall stand, and one shall fall!

(If you’ve got a question or comment you’d like us to address, please leave us a comment on this post! Thanks!)