2011 Hot Wheels #66 The Batman Batmobile

I gave up looking for the 2011 Hot Wheels #66 about a week before Christmas at the local stores. I was at the grocery store a few days ago when I decided to take a look at their rack. Not only did I finally found one, I actually found three of them. However, I only picked up one since they were marked $1.29 as opposed to $0.98 at Wal-Mart's. So I am closing out 2010 with a few pictures of the diecast car.

I am not a big fan of the package showing just the front three-fourths of the Batmobile. Also, I would have liked a Batman logo of some sorts. I almost passed it by but thankfully I read the text on the lower right hand side.

TFAW Grab Bag #27: Fall Out Toy Works #3

Stanley "Artgerm" Lau did the cover for Image's Fall Out Toy Works #3 (February 2010). The five-part limited series is about an inventor falling in love with his android creation. I would have never picked this up even for the science fiction elements.

There is a trade paperback available for those interested in picking it up:

Christmas 2010 Swag

The only comic-related swag that I received for Christmas this year were two beanie and shirt combos from Bioworld that features Batman's bat symbol and Superman's S shield. I was surprised by the white sleeves instead of the black sleeves that the DC Comics shirt had that I got in the Christmas Swag 2009.

TFAW Grab Bag #26: CyberForce/Hunter-Killer #4

Kenneth Rocafort and Christina Strain did cover A for Image's CyberForce/Hunter-Killer #4 (January 2010). Rocafort also did the interior pencils and inks. This is part of a five issue mini-series written by Mark Waid that teams up the two groups. The only CyberForce comic that I had before getting this one as part of the TFAW grab bag was CyberForce Universe Sourcebook #1 (August 1994). I have never heard of Hunter-Killer before reading this issue. I need a sourcebook just to keep track of the characters. I do like the cover featuring Samantha Argent.

Yes, the mini-series has been collected in the following trade paperback:

Ask.Me.Something

Down The Rabbit Hole...
                          AskMeSomething

TFAW Grab Bag #25: Broken Trinity #3

Celestine, a dragon and a horde of demons adorn cover B of Image's Broken Trinity #3 (November 2008). The artist was Stjepan "nebezial" Sejic and I got this issue from TFAW as a grab bag comic. The avenging angel arrives to battle Witchblade but ends up stabbing Jackie Estacado aka the Darkness with her light sword. There is also some purple guy running around fighting the dragon that turns into a woman.

The mini-series has been collected in the following trade paperback:

TFAW Grab Bag #24: The Transformers #3

Andrew Wildman did the B cover for IDW's The Transformers #3 (January 2010). This issue seemed more like a bridge from whatever happened in #2 to the coming action in #4. I never realized how much time those robots spent moping and talking.

TFAW Grab Bag #23: Star Trek: The Next Generation: Ghosts #2

Joe Corroney did the cover art for IDW's Star Trek: The Next Generation: Ghosts #2 (December 2009). I like this issue and would love to read the rest of the series.

Like most of IDW's titles, this series has also been collected in a trade paperback:

Christmas Goodness

Hello All.


I hope you had a good Christmas.
I had a huge Christmas post planned but I actually FROZE on the 25th, so people at my house had to de-freeze me and now I am back : )




It was by far the gloomiest Christmas (weather wise) I have ever experienced. I wanted to do a whole 'What-I-Wore-Post' but the light was so bad outside!
Even today there was so much fog, here in Dilli.


But anyway, no outfit pictures but still Look what I found under my Christmas Tree!

Babushka Doll earrings.

Babushka Dolls are apparently the next big thing in accessories after the Owl.

Yup. Same rings that I featured Here in one of the Boyfriend Blazer looks.

Btw, Forever 21 is having a Students Discount till December 31st. I flashed my Student ID the last time and got a sweet 15% off :D


I am going to go again before the year ends just to use that discount again! 




What were some of the goodies you got this Christmas?

TFAW Grab Bag #22: Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Cardassians

While I enjoy Star Trek, I am not particularly fond of the Cardassians. The cover artist for the IDW's Star Trek: Alien Spotlight: Cardassians was Agustin Padilla, who also did the interior pencils. I thought the story by Andy Schmidt was so so.

TFAW Grab Bag #22: Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes of Eden #3

Like Grimjack: The Manx Cat, IDW's Jon Sable Freelance: Ashes of Eden was originally published online by ComicMix (you can still read the entire series here). I received #3 (December 2009) as part of the TFAW grab bag. The cover and interior art were done by Mike Grell, who also wrote the series. I greatly enjoyed the issue and probably be reading the entire series online soon.

This series has also been collected in the following trade paperback:

Merry Christmas From Super Santa

Hopefully, Big Red will give you all nice presents this year.

TFAW Grab Bag #21: Grimjack: The Manx Cat #6

The handful of First's Grimjack issues that I have were obtained by grab bags so it was nice to see an issue of IDW's Grimjack: The Manx Cat #6 (January 2009) in the grab bag mix from TFAW. Timothy Truman returns as the cover and interior artist with John Ostrander returning as writer. Those two co-created the character so it seems natural that they would be back. The six part mini-series were originally published online by ComicMix and can still be viewed here.

The series has also been collected in a trade paperback and can be purchased by following the link below:

Selfish.. But True.

Even if its wishful thinking!

What do YOU want for Christmas?

TFAW Grab Bag #20: G.I. Joe: Origins #10

I received two copies of IDW's G.I. Joe: Origins #10 (December 2009) in the grab bag from TFAW but with two different covers. Cover A artist was Tom Feister while cover B artist were James Brown and Andrea Mutti. Unlike the cartoon series, there is blood in this comic series.

The series has been collected in four trade paperbacks so far:

TFAW Grab Bag #19: The Ghoul #2

Bernie Wrightson did the cover and interior art for IDW's The Ghoul #2 (January 2010). There is even a five page text story as a backup written by Steve Niles, who also wrote the main comic feature. I love this horror comic and was glad that it was one of the grab bag comics from TFAW.

Yes, the three part series has been collected in a trade:

TFAW Grab Bag #18: Ghostbusters: Displaced Aggression #4

IDW's Ghostbusters: Displaced Aggression #4 (December 2009) is the final issue of the mini-series.The copy I received had cover B done by Tom Waltz. The team battles demons as hell comes to earth. While I enjoyed it, I would have liked to caught the first issue. The back up feature has secretary extraordinaire, Janine in "Working Overtime".

The four part mini-series has been collected in a trade paperback that you can purchase from Amazon:

Angelina Jolie's Aversion To Colour

Even though I am completely on TEAM JEN I cannot deny the obvious, this woman is hot. And my irritation with her is the same with Aishwariya Rai. You are STUNNING. Why won`t you wear equally stunning clothes?

Angie started the Tourist promotions with a really nice White Versace Dress.(Going from Right-Left) Some did call it a robe but still, it was gorgeous. But it was all downhill from there.

A weird dress with inbuilt gloves (also Versace) then two Pantsuits in a ROW.
I do like the simple LDB but not for promoting your MOVIE! Its way too plain.
And then another Versace gown with a god awful velvet skirt. I do like the bodice. If only the entire dress was of the same material.

I don`t get it. Its not like she`ll look awful in colour! 

These are the three pictures I found of her, on the red carpet where she is wearing something bright.

And another, while she was pregnant in 2008.

Thats it. Yup. Four dresses.

Go ahead. Image search on Google. Angelina Jolie Red Carpet Dress. And see if you get anything other than these four which are not Black, White or neutral.

TFAW Grab Bag #17: Doctor Who Classics Series 2 #13

I received IDW's Doctor Who Classics Seris 2 #13 (December 2009) from TFAW as a grab bag item. The RI (Retailer Incentive) cover was done by Mick Austin and Charlie Kirchoff. This issue features the fifth Doctor, who was portrayed by Peter Davison in the tv series, as he matches wits with frog-like businessman. This is the last issue of the series and two parts of Skywatch-7 is included as a back up feature.

TFAW Grab Bag #16: Doctor Who #6

I received the virgin variant RI cover of Doctor Who #6 (December 2009) from IDW as part of the grab bag from TFAW. Charlie Kirchoff and Matthew Dow Smith did the cover art. The story and artwork was good but it was the final chapter in the "Fugitive" story.

TFAW Grab Bag #15: Barack Obama: The Road To The White House #1

IDW's Barack Obama: The Road To The White House #1 (June 2009) has a lot of text to read but at least they had black lettering on yellow or white backgrounds. I actually like this better than Barack The Barbarian. There is a second issue but I am just glad to have the first issue.

Boyfriend Blazer

 Boyfriend blazers are extremely  versatile: they can easily be worn casually for a day of classes, but they can also be dressed up for for the night with the right accessories.

'Boyfriend Blazer' doesn`t mean you just go into your man`s closet and pick one up and put it on. The fit still has to be right for you. Its actually the fit and the cut of the blazer that makes it feminine.

This trend also allows for a lot of layering which is perfect for the weather right now.

ROCK THE TREND

Casual For Class

Shoes and Bag from Forever 21. Both of which are available RIGHT NOW. Saw them last week!
You can get similar earrings too.

A very laid back and comfortable look. It can be dressed up or down by playing with the accessories.

Christmas Lunch

Necklace + Ring from Forever 21. Similar flats available at F21, Zara.
The perfume is 'Purr' By Katy Perry. I do not know what it smells like but Loving the bottle and the name:)

I love wearing plain sweaters over skinny jeans or leggings and dressing it up with lots of accessories!

Party In A Blazer....
for

New Years Eve!

 Sequined Pumps from Forever 21. Can get similar pearl bracelet there.
This is the Halston Heritage Asymetrical dress Preity Zinta wore some months ago but you can find a similar kinds in any of the high street stores!

New Year Eve II

Ring-Forever 21

Here I played with the texture of the Blazer and went with a Sequined one. But its not all out BLINGY. Quite subtle.
Zara has a similar grey one which i LOVE.

Also, jewel tones are so pretty without looking as if you tried too hard.
These Oscar de le Renta drop earrings are on literally every Christmas gift guide that I have been through and apparently are sold out on most of the online shopping sites. I am not surprised. They are absolutely gorgeous and are for $309.

All the blazers I have mentioned are available at Forever 21, Zara, Mango, Promod, Only, Vero Moda, Marks and Spencers and you might want to check out other high street brands. I got one from FCUK last year and the fit is brilliant.

[Have tried to feature as many products that are available here or something similar can be found in INDIA. If you want to know exact details about certain products I have mentioned, Please tell me : ) ]

Other ROCK THE TRENDS
LOVE LACE
MILITARIZE

Would you try this trend?

TFAW Grab Bag #14: Angel: After The Fall #2, #7 And #9

IDW is almost as bad as Boom when it comes to variant covers. I received Angel: After The Fall #2 (December 2007; RI A sketch cover by Frank Urru), #7 (May 2008; cover A by Rebecca A. Wrigley plus cover B by Nick Filardi and Michael Avon Oeming) and #9 (June 2008; RI A virgin cover by Nick Runge). This series picks up after the events unfolded in the final episode of the Angel tv series so I greatly enjoyed them.

The series has been collected in a series of trade paperbacks including the following:

TFAW Grab Bag #13: Project Superpowers: Meet The Bad Guys #3

Alex Ross did the cover of Project Superpowers: Meet The Bad Guys #3 (September 2009) for Dynamite. He also co-wrote this issue with Joe Casey. Carlos Paul was the penciller, Mike Lily was the inker and Simon Bowland was the letterer. The Mighty Samson fights Dagon in this issue and I greatly enjoyed it.

The four part mini-series has been collected in the following trade paperback:

TFAW Grab Bag #12: Legendary Talespinners #1

Grant Bond did cover B for Dynamite's Legendary Talespinners #1 (February 2010). He also did the interior pencils, inks and colors. Yes, that is Baron Munchausen on the cover surrounded by dark versions of various characters from fairy tales. I loved the set up and would love to read the rest of the mini-series.

The three issue mini-series was collected in the following trade paperback:

TFAW Grab Bag #11: Barack The Barbarian #4

Joel Humberto Herrera did the cover for Barack The Barbarian #4 (October 2009) from Devil's Due Publishing. There are some good pokes at politicians but the best part is the last three pages that I will not spoil here.

The entire four part mini-series has been collected in a trade paperback:

TFAW Grab Bag #10: Monsters, Inc.: Laugh Factory #4

I have never seen all of Monsters, Inc. but I have seen bits and pieces of the Disney/Pixar movie. I was pleasantly surprised when I received a copy of Monsters, Inc.: Laugh Factory #4 (November 2009) as part of the TFAW grab bag. Amy Mebberson was the artist on cover A. I actually enjoyed the issue and would like to get the previous three issues.

Luckily, the complete mini-series has been collected in a trad paperback and would make a great Christmas gift for a comic fan of any age.

Hollywood Style Awards 2010

Katie Cassidy looking amazing in a Georges Chakra gown. Looks a million times better than she ever did in her little (I mean long and boring) stint on gossip girl. The make up is a little dull and she looks washed out but the dress is wow!

 Kate Bosworth. She was cleaning the house and it was the 1920s. She had to rush to the event.

 Angela Lindvall. Dont really know who she is but call PETA she killed a bird to make this dress.

Kaley Cuoco. Nice dress. But seen similar, too often.

 Victroria Justice. Meh dress. But OhMyGod those SATIN PURPLE PUMPS!

Selena Gomez. Love the top part of her dress. Not the weird green  on the end.

Lea Michelle. Ripped a curtain from 1920s to make the dress.

Chris Colfer. Most awesome guy on TV.  After Neil Patrick Harris ofcourse.