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Join the pledge race to win the Cuddly Defender Wilma Bunny

Cuddly Defender Wilma Bunny by Nick Davis

I need your help, I have the story complete and production templates complete. I have Dan Nokes waiting with pen in hand to start illustrating all I need to do is pay him, after all artists do need to eat. To do this A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two needs to win its full funding on Kickstarter and this is were you can help!

Every day I take up the One Pledge A Day to see if we can get one pledge towards this project to win the funding. I'm now challenging you my Backers to help me launch. Please shout, scream, Facebook, Tweet, Myspace, Email, arm twist, Tumblr, Social Media everyone you know about this project. For every Backer you get to pledge money to this project you score one point to win the new 16″ Cuddly Defender Wilma Bunny hand made by Dot from Dotsbears.

Wilma Bunny was the old cuddly toy that belonged to Tristan's Boy's Sister, she is a white bunny with red ribbon on her ears, blue eyes and a slightly grubby pink tutu. Don't be fooled by this Bunny's cute appearance she is feisty and more than a match for our heroic Teddy Bear.

Just get the Backer refer you in a message to me on Kickstarter and I will keep tally. At the end of this month if we win full funding the Backer with the highest score wins a FREE Wilma Bunny along with a copy of the new book. To learn more about the Kickstarter Project for A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two please click here - http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/altworld/a-teddy-bear-tale-part-two

Now please help me A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two launch!

Arigato,

Nick Davis

New Monster under the Bed - The Jar-Head by Dan NokesAlo...

New Monster under the Bed - The Jar-Head by Dan Nokes

Along with some old favorites like the No Names, No Noses and Blighters a Teddy Bear Tale Part 2 introduces some new Monsters for Tristan (and this case Wilma) to face.

Meet the Jar-Head, a new Monster that Tristan encounters as he defends the secret Boggle Toy Train. These looming hulks are not known for their brains which can be removed from their Jar like heads (with screwable lids), but for their brawn… What problems they may cause for our Heroic Teddy Bear you will have to find out when you pick up the book – Click here to Pre-Order on Kickstarter

Sigmartyr the Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic – Confrontation Part Three

The Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic Sigmartyr continues… With Leftenant Ide out to confrontation Omega Commander Castle, Alpha Team try to make good their escape. Click here to view this epic story…

LEGO Marvel Superheroes have arrived… And they have Deadpool?!?

Just got this in an email from the LEGO store and I had to share… Yes, the Marvel Superheroes LEGO Minifigs have arrived and it is interesting to see the first wave selection; we have all the Movie Avengers and of course Wolverine (cause he is everywhere in the Marvelverse). The oddest selection is Deadpool? That firm PG family favorite rapscallion that he is… Still the Marvel is now available in LEGO form and I so want to pick up Cap… You can view the full range here…

Happy Easter Everybody :)

Wilma Bunny & Tristan by Nick Davis

Happy Easter one and all  This is a day of Bunny Rabbits and chocolate eggs? Yeah, I know a very odd combination. The above image is from my hand, Nick Davis the author of A Teddy Bear Tales and features my interpretation of one of the second books characters Wilma Bunny. Standing proudly behind her is Tristan, our heroic Teddy Bear with a concept outfit on him that may or may not appear in the second book.

Enjoy Easter, and we also hope you take a moment and check out the Kickstarter Project for A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two, the second Teddy Bear Tales book that continues the adventures of Tristan and of course features our new characters Wilma. To learn more about Kickstarter and how you can pre-order the new book please click here. With your help we can launch book two and continue the adventures of Tristan and his friends.

A Teddy Bear Tale Book 2 – Concept Art Influencing Story Changes

Concept Art of Tristan on a Clockwork Riding Creature

About half way through the book Tristan rides a many feathered creature with two legs and a long neck. As many of you may know A Teddy Bear Tale artist Dan Nokes runs a daily quick sketch challenge so I asked him to draw a quick concept of Tristan on one of these creatures.

The concept leaned a little on the long-necked two legged description, but also made the Riding Creature more mechanical. Now here is a good example of the art influencing the story;  in this case after seeing the art I thought it would be really cool if these Riding Creatures were actually clockwork and had to be wound to be used with a huge key sticking out of their back. The mental and actual image of Tristan on his mechanical clockwork steed is just too good to pass up, and also helps with a story detail… Stay tuned for more Concept Art updates and please help A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two launch on Kickstarter by clicking here!

New Kickstarter Project A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two is Launched!

Yes, you've read that right, as you know A Teddy Bear Tale was successfully launched using Kickstarter in December. It was an amazing ride that saw us get double the funding and be able to add some amazing things to Tristan's world including an amazing Teddy Bear Cuddly Defenders.  Now we are using Kickstarter again in the hope to capture the funding for A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two.

Don't worry, Kickstarter is not a begging website, but a place were you can place a pre-order for cool products, and if you pledge more money you also get cool gifts. It really isn't any different than placing a pre-order for a Computer game or DVD that is coming out in the near future… Plus if I don't get full funding you don't pay anything!

So if you enjoyed A Teddy Bear Tale – Unconditional, and if you did you are going to love the second book. So please check out our NEW Kickstarter project at http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/altworld/a-teddy-bear-tale-part-two

A Teddy Bear Tale Part Two is a whole new story that explores Tristan's world further and introduces a new companion Wilma the Bunny. This time he takes on the Green Headed Monster and fights for Kids happiness everywhere.

The new tale see's Tristan defending a Train full of Toys from various Monsters, some new, some old including what will be everyone's favorite No Names in Red Airplanes. Just like the last story it is written in the same gleeful fun style of Roald Dahl by myself and the original books artist Dan Nokes returns with what promises to be some stunning art. I do hope you take a moment to check out the new Teddy Bear Tale and Kickstart your copy to help us launch. We are aiming if we successfully get our funding to get this book published by the beginning of May. Please help us launch!

Sigmartyr the Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic – Confrontation Part Two

The Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic Sigmartyr continues… Leftenant Ide sets out for a head to head confrontation with Omega Commander Castle and his deadly Mantis Frame. Click here to view this epic story…

Avengers Assemble! An Animation by Matt Partridge

Stumbling around the internet today I came across this great piece of flash animation by Matt Partridge that is fun short is a great Avenger parody, but don't take my word for it check it out in full after the jump… Oh, if you want to see more of Matt's animations check out his website http://www.mattpartridgeanimation.com

Sigmartyr the Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic – Confrontation

The Unofficial Action Figure Webcomic Sigmartyr continues… With the gruesome death of Gil, the Leftenant vows revenge and heads out to confront Omega Commander Castle, and his deadly Mantis. Click here to view this epic story…