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June 17, 2014
New Marvel Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer with New Footage – You’re Welcome #GotG
A new Guardians of the Galaxy Trailer has been released, this time for the UK market and it contains new footage and gives the movie, a more Titan AE/Firefly feel to motley cast of Guardians. Plus we see sneak peeks of a much younger Star Lord. Check out the trailer after the jump.
June 16, 2014
How I Explain The Meaning of Equality And Why It Is Important To Our Freedom
Why is Equality Important?Without true equality here in the land of the free, we can never claim to be truly free. People after all are people and nothing more than miss-perceived thoughts are standing in the way of real freedom. After all what is the biggest issue for Equality here in the USA right now? Same-Sex Marriage, now while I reckon my words do not carry a great weight, there are times I have to use them for even a pebble can become a wave. So here is my pebble, after the jump.
The Pebble
A couple of years ago I worked for a sportswear company that was Greek owned, not a bad thing, but important to my story below. The Nephew of the owner who was working their between colleges asked me a question.
“Why do you have the Equality sign on the back of your Jeep?”
“It represents what I believe, that we all need to be equal to be free,” I answered.
“Why?” he countered, quite taking me by surprise.
“It is like this,” I said, “Imagine you were not allowed to marry in the USA because you are Greek.”
“That would not happen, I’m straight therefore I can marry,” was his reply.
I smile, “Yes, your right, but imagine for one second that you could not marry because of your genes, for being Greek. After all we are born with the natural disposition of being gay or not, much in the same way you are born with Greek genes – after no matter what some say you don’t catch gay. However, you cannot change your genes, you may hide it for a while, but in the end you have Greek heritage, in the same way a Gay man or woman love others of their sex – it is inescapable. Which means because of your genes you are denied the simple pleasure of not being able to marry the one you love, and to not have the same rights that others have by accident of birth. Is that fair?”
“I hadn’t thought of it that way,” he said looking thoughtful.
“Not many do… And that is why I believe in Equality, we cannot be free if we deny others the rights we enjoy… Certain inalienable rights is a very powerful message and is something to believe that all-men… All humankind are born equal.” I said smiling, “But it is up to you to figure out what you believe and deciding for yourself, that is our truest and greatest freedom.”
Gods… I so can turn a Kirk speech when I wish it. So ended my lesson, be gentle with the world now.
June 15, 2014
A Very Happy Fathers Day to all Fathers Everywhere
Happy Fathers Day Teddy Bears – Dream I Can Fly by Nick Davis
Because of my Father I can dream I can fly, this is for the Fathers everywhere, from the single parent to the step-parent. I wish you all a Happy Fathers Day!
Work-In-Progress
Dream I Can Fly was penciled on Canson Watercolor Paper and inked using Faber-Castell pens. The coloring was complete using watercolor pencils and then blended. You can check out the Work-In-Progress pictures in the gallery below.
June 11, 2014
Is this true? Live Action Mobile Suit Gundam Adaptation in the works?
Gundam Live Action Possible Movie Still
According to the website KDrama Star a live action adaptation of Mobile Suit Gundam is in pre-production. Being a huge fan of Gundam and other Mecha shows this is great news, and above is a supposed still from the movie itself.
The still shows Gundam’s from the very grounded 08th MS Team which would be a perfect fit for a movie adaptation with a nice mix of action and anime melodrama without losing the regular movie goer. Now while I hope this news is true, it is all rumor at the moment. Maybe if the Live Action Patlabor movie is a success it will open the door to more live action mecha movies.
June 8, 2014
Checkout The Pistoleers – Westward Expansion Edition by Dan Nokes and back it on @Kickstarter #westwardexpansion
Dan Nokes, Teddy Bear Tales Artist has started his latest Kickstarter for the excellently written The Pistoleers, a Wild West comic with the classic story of loss and vengeance in the vein of the John Ford movies. This really is a good book and deserving of the remastering Dan wants to give it. Check out the trailer after the jump.
You can back The Pistoleers Kickstarter here.
June 2, 2014
From the Pencil I started at Lehigh Valley Fan Fest the Teddy Bear #Cobra Commander Cuddly Sketch is done #LVFF #GIJoe
Teddy Bear Cobra Commander Cuddly Sketch by Nick Davis
I started my Cobra Commander Cuddly Sketch at the Lehigh Valley Fan Fest and today I’ve finally finished him off. The Commander marks the start of several GI Joe/Cobra/Action Force characters that will get the Cuddly Sketch treatment.
Materials
Cobra Commander was penciled on canson watercolor paper, and inked using Faber-Castell pens. He was colored using Faber-Castell Watercolor pencils and then blended. Final details such as Cobra logo were complete using photoshop.
Work In Progress (WIP)
Who’s next?
I have open slots for five more GI Joe/Cobra/Action Force characters, who would you like to see get the Cuddly Sketch treatment? Contact Me here and let me know.
June 1, 2014
Limited Edition Spooky Abigail Issue One available to Buy Now – Order your copy today
Spooky Abigail Limited Edition Cover
Spooky Abigail – Not Quite the Worse Witch Yet
Written by Nick Davis
Art/Color by Veronica Smith
Inked/Letterers by Paul Michael
Published by PRM Comics
Who is Spooky Abigail?
This all-ages comic book follows the misadventures of Spooky Abigail a Witch in Training (WiT) at MacGiven’s Academy for Magical Beings in the mysterious and fantastical land of Notorious Odly, Not (NoN) that smells slightly like onions (the Leak is a national export).
Spooky Abigail issue one introduces this new world and we get to know Spooky the only Witch in the school who wears glasses and her best friend Bella the Weregirl. We also meet the Mean Girl Coven led by Millicent Chauderon – who constantly picks on Spooky, and we delve into the secrets of the Forbidden Library.
All this sets up Spooky’s first adventure, and you are invited to start this journey.
Buy Your Copy
Order the Limited Edition Spooky Abigail Black and White Issue #1 today using the button today for only $4.99 + S/H. This book is available in limited numbered copies and all you need to start your journey into Spooky’s Magical World is to press the Add to Cart Paypal Button below.
Preview Spooky Abigail
Limited Edition Spooky Abigail Issue#1 available to Buy Now – Order your copy today
Spooky Abigail Limited Edition Cover
Spooky Abigail – Not Quite the Worse Witch Yet
Written by Nick Davis
Art/Color by Veronica Smith
Inked/Letterers by Paul Michael
Published by PRM Comics
Who is Spooky Abigail?
This all-ages comic book follows the misadventures of Spooky Abigail a Witch in Training (WiT) at MacGiven’s Academy for Magical Beings in the mysterious and fantastical land of Notorious Odly, Not (NoN) that smells slightly like onions (the Leak is a national export).
Spooky Abigail issue one introduces this new world and we get to know Spooky the only Witch in the school who wears glasses and her best friend Bella the Weregirl. We also meet the Mean Girl Coven led by Millicent Chauderon – who constantly picks on Spooky, and we delve into the secrets of the Forbidden Library.
All this sets up Spooky’s first adventure, and you are invited to start this journey.
Buy Your Copy
Order the Limited Edition Spooky Abigail Black and White Issue #1 today using the button today for only $4.99 + S/H. This book is available in limited numbered copies and all you need to start your journey into Spooky’s Magical World is to press the Add to Cart Paypal Button below.
Preview Spooky Abigail
May 31, 2014
The LeHigh Valley Fan Fest the makings of a good show, just not there yet…
Tristan the Teddy Bear arrives at the Lehigh Valley Fan Fest
Today Tristan and I went all the way to Allentown PA to show our wares at the Lehigh Valley Fan Fest (LVFF) at the Allentown Brewhouse, on paper this had the makings of a great show it was just let down by one small (but important) factor which I will get to at the end of my report here.
All setup and ready to go
How did it go?
The drive up was long, uneventful, pretty dull apart from the one incident when a Truck almost swiped us off the road. I’ve not driven around this part of Pennsylvania for a long time and it still looks like they are doing the same construction work I witnessed 15 years ago. It is true what they say PA roads are just one big pothole 
The Lehigh Valley Fan Fest was interesting, the location was unusually but a well-known building that was is the Brewhouse that had multiple floors. We were located on the third floor above the Cosplay/Gaming area with the only real access an elevator (bit of a problem that).
Foot traffic in the Artist/Guest/Vendor area was slow, intermittent and sometimes non-existent which surprised us all. The day instead kinda dragged for us all, these things happen at shows and its the nature of these things.
Random LVFF Gallery
Networking and Spooky Abigail
Because LVFF was slow I got to do something I normally don’t have a lot of time for, which is networking. Most shows I am attached to my table, this time around I got to walk around a bit. Met Lita (Amy Dumas) who is really tiny and bumped into Theodus Crane who really is quite a large chap.
Had a long talk with Keir Lyles (closet Brony), an artist friend of mine who is part of Apocrypha Comics Studio about being a possible relief artist to help Dan Nokes with art duties in the second upcoming Cuddly Defenders book. I like Keir’s style and I think he will be a great addition to the Teddy Bear Tales, but more of that as I gather details of this new project.
The Spooky Abigail Comic Book
I also had a long talk with Paul Micheal’s owner of PRM comics about Spooky Abigail, the direction of the book and some ideas on how to promote it. Plus I have received a couple of copies of the Spooky Abigail Limited Edition book to sell at my next event. So, if you want a copy of what is a very good little all-ages book drop me a line.
Tristan meets the LVFF Cosplayers
Signing Off
While this was not one of my more successful shows, I got a few important things done and had an enjoyable day, and Tristan, Jean and I finished it at White Castle… Had worse times…
Tristan Goes to White Castle
So What Happened with LVFF?
Going to keep this simple. LVFF was the first show and with many first show they always have teething trouble. While on paper the show has huge potential, a recognized venue, a good position in Central PA, Guests that can bring in the crowds, Vendors and Indie Creators within range to give the show good color.
What was lacking this first time out of the gate was local promotion and signage, with only a small poster on the door, no signs for the event around the area made it hard to locate if you didn’t know where the Brewhouse was. This is something the Promoters need to pick up on when they take another swing at the LVFF.
The LeHigh Valley Fan Fest the makings of a good show, just not there yet…
Tristan the Teddy Bear arrives at the Lehigh Valley Fan Fest
Today Tristan and I went all the way to Allentown PA to show our wares at the Lehigh Valley Fan Fest (LVFF) at the Allentown Brewhouse, on paper this had the makings of a great show it was just let down by one small (but important) factor which I will get to at the end of my report here.
All setup and ready to go
How did it go?
The drive up was long, uneventful, pretty dull apart from the one incident when a Truck almost swiped us off the road. I’ve not driven around this part of Pennsylvania for a long time and it still looks like they are doing the same construction work I witnessed 15 years ago. It is true what they say PA roads are just one big pothole
The Lehigh Valley Fan Fest was interesting, the location was unusually but a well-known building that was is the Brewhouse that had multiple floors. We were located on the third floor above the Cosplay/Gaming area with the only real access an elevator (bit of a problem that).
Foot traffic in the Artist/Guest/Vendor area was slow, intermittent and sometimes non-existent which surprised us all. The day instead kinda dragged for us all, these things happen at shows and its the nature of these things.
Random LVFF Gallery
Networking and Spooky Abigail
Because LVFF was slow I got to do something I normally don’t have a lot of time for, which is networking. Most shows I am attached to my table, this time around I got to walk around a bit. Met Lita (Amy Dumas) who is really tiny and bumped into Theodus Crane who really is quite a large chap.
Had a long talk with Keir Lyles (closet Brony), an artist friend of mine who is part of Apocrypha Comics Studio about being a possible relief artist to help Dan Nokes with art duties in the second upcoming Cuddly Defenders book. I like Keir’s style and I think he will be a great addition to the Teddy Bear Tales, but more of that as I gather details of this new project.
The Spooky Abigail Comic Book
I also had a long talk with Paul Micheal’s owner of PRM comics about Spooky Abigail, the direction of the book and some ideas on how to promote it. Plus I have received a couple of copies of the Spooky Abigail Limited Edition book to sell at my next event. So, if you want a copy of what is a very good little all-ages book drop me a line.
Tristan meets the LVFF Cosplayers
Signing Off
While this was not one of my more successful shows, I got a few important things done and had an enjoyable day, and Tristan, Jean and I finished it at White Castle… Had worse times…
Tristan Goes to White Castle
So What Happened with LVFF?
Going to keep this simple. LVFF was the first show and with many first show they always have teething trouble. While on paper the show has huge potential, a recognized venue, a good position in Central PA, Guests that can bring in the crowds, Vendors and Indie Creators within range to give the show good color.
What was lacking this first time out of the gate was local promotion and signage, with only a small poster on the door, no signs for the event around the area made it hard to locate if you didn’t know where the Brewhouse was. This is something the Promoters need to pick up on when they take another swing at the LVFF.
