1. I can't believe so many longtime bloggers still don't know that infographics are created as linkspam to improve Google search results. (As I've mentioned before, I've been offered money to post them.)



2. BoingBoing interviewed William Gibson to celebrate the release of the Zero History paperback. Sample:

Do you have a "daily carry?" If so, what are the things in it?

A very thin, almost weightless wallet, made of a material called Kuben (which is sort of like Dyneema but less fancy-looking) deployed in front pocket. (I had a walletectomy for a back issue; back-pocket carry is murder on the back, plus much less secure.) A steel-cable Muji keyring with keys and a SwissTech Utili-Key 6-in-1 tool (which looks like a key). A Montblanc roller-pen from before they become a luxury brand (I found one on eBay after reading Hiroshi Fujiwara's fascinating book Personal Effects).


3. My understanding is that Mattel didn't sell remotely close to the minimum number of subscriptions that they supposedly needed to support a DC Universe club, but have nevertheless announced that they "found a way to make the program work."



4. Apparently the Deus Ex Human Revolution viral game is ongoing, but the moderators have had trouble finding an audience able/motivated enough to solve the puzzles.

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Some of these are just creepy, but Stitch as Grievous is pretty irresistible. Via.



*Buy Disneyland Star Wars toys at eBay.

READ MORE - New and improved Disney x Star Wars figures

All City Breakers Mini Series:

Straight out of the South Bronx, Kidrobot’s first series of All City Breakers celebrates the best dance style born from 70’s hip-hop culture. Individually foil-wrapped and blind, each b-boy and b-girl’s punctuated move is captured perfectly in plastic – a stylized freeze. Injection-molded and inspired by the retro but classic green army men and their solid plastic bases, these breakers flaunt moves from Power to Flex in four neon colors: pink, green orange and blue. Each 2-inch art piece is paired with boombox to deliver the beat. No matter what your style, you’re gonna want to choreograph a collection of your own. Scheduled to release September 15 for $1.95/each (£1.70 UK; 7.90€ Europe).

READ MORE - Move over army men, here's plastic breakdancers from kidrobot

"SDCC 2011 Exclusive D-Arts Megaman X Metallic Version Action Figure" available for preorder at the BBTS.

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Charmingly-bizarre figure that'll apparently be $95 in December.

READ MORE - Anyone know who this character is?

They gloss over a step or two, but otherwise a pretty cool video showing how a McFarlane Halo action figure is made.



*Buy Halo toys at eBay.

READ MORE - How a Halo action figure is made

Armored and Zero Suit Samus figures (no purchasing information).









Pixelated Samus cosplay. Via.



*Buy Metroid toys at eBay.

READ MORE - Zero Suit Samus statuette; Pixelated Samus cosplay

Electric Mayhem custom Dunnys by Jared "Nikejerk" Cain.



*See more custom toys at Toycutter.



*Buy Muppets toys at eBay.

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1. Here's what the Real Steel toys look like. (Yuck.)



2. And speaking of toys, Ben 10 Happy Meal toys at McDonald's. (They're not great looking, but mostly I just wanted to say that the Ben 10 cartoon is really well done. Consistently very funny.)



3. Finally, 30%-70% off toy sale at TFAW.

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Photos of the painted Play Arts Kai Gray Fox/Cyber Ninja from Metal Gear Solid. Via.



*Buy Metal Gear Solid Ninjas at eBay.

READ MORE - Photos of the painted Play Arts Kai Gray Fox/Cyber Ninja

Pounda and Chu Chu by David Horvath. I have no idea if this was ever made. The photos are apparently six years old. Via.



*Buy Uglydolls at eBay.

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The 3.75" Venture Brothers figures by Biff Bang Pow are now available for preorder at the BBTS and Entertainment Earth. No photos posted at those sites, but I think it's the figures seen above.

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Phantom Blot statue on sale in January for $50. Via.









Here's what a $290 plush shipping/taxes Voltron subscription will get you.







Mario by Gargamel available at eBay.









Glow in the dark Gumdrops by 64 Colors.

READ MORE - Phantom Blot, Voltron, Super Mario, Gumdrop

Available for preorder at Entertainment Earth, Arkham City Robin (I like his Arkham City look a lot more than Batman's). EE also has available for preorder the new Batman Legacy figures: Golden Age Batman, Silver Age Batgirl and Modern Catman.

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3A Toys: Blind Cowboy from the world of Popbot onsale August 15th only at Bambalandstore.com $120.00USD shipped.



Here are the photos I posted a few days ago (it's $270 with the horse):













*At Toycutter: Custom 3A Toys.



*Buy 3A Toys at eBay.

READ MORE - 3A Toys' Blind Cowboy (more photos)