tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post5228362602123411041..comments2024-03-29T02:08:43.739-05:00Comments on Diary of a Dorkette: April 2014 Woman of Wonderosity!Michael Lynn P.http://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-29478061143789867182014-05-12T07:40:33.804-05:002014-05-12T07:40:33.804-05:00As far as the costume goes, I remember in college ...As far as the costume goes, I remember in college I attended a lecture with a guy who worked in video games, talking about his time on "Diablo" or something like that, were there was a three hour focus group meeting about how big Satan's penis should be. If there was a meeting that ran for that much time about something that was only going to be seen by a niche audience, imagine how up in arms the suits would be about trying to please everyone. This is a case were I'm willing to be distant from the source material just so that the character can be on the big screen in something other than The Lego Movie. <br /><br />I'm slightly worried about Wonder Woman being too dark after Man of Steel, but then again they tried to make her "edgy" in that awful 2011 TV pilot with Adrianne Palicki which portrayed Wonder Woman as a billionaire philanthropist, who killed indiscriminately and was immune to the court of law. Yes, really. <br /><br />I really dug the animated Wonder Woman movie from 2009, and thought that would be good template to follow. Its a pity that feature didn't make much money. Much like Chris Lockhart was saying on "Little Topics", I'm kind of tired of the constant turnout of just Superman and Batman. Plus I'm a bit burnt out on the adaptation of stories published less than ten years ago that I've already read. For an animated one shot movie I'm much more interested in seeing something of greater size and scale like The Legion or the New Gods, characters I'm only moderately familiar with and would like to learn more about.<br /><br />If theres one good thing about the animated adaptation of these New 52 stories like Justice League War or Son of Batman, its that maybe we can have some sense of continuity between the features. Because all the previous movies have been one-shots, there hasn't been much precedent to keep up with each one.Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-81449279093214211322014-05-12T01:34:18.255-05:002014-05-12T01:34:18.255-05:00I really loved Batman the Animated Series. It was ...I really loved Batman the Animated Series. It was one of those cartoons that really stuck with me. There are certainly a few that I would watch over and over again now as an adult, and that would be one of them.<br /><br />His work is very ornate. It is mindblowing to me how he creates everything. He also sews everything himself, and picked that skill up as if he'd been doing it forever. He was sewing back in high school with no formal training. I have always been envious of that.<br /><br />I like the Wonder Woman costume you posted in that link. I like the idea of pants too. I just feel like the lioncloth style look can work in comics and cartoons, but in translation to film, I just see it looking silly. <br /><br />And in all honesty, I am a bit over the whole super hero sociopath dark tale. I can handle some mature themes in a story, but I like the idea of physical action being something that is used as a way of defense. I feel like Wonder Woman presents a chance to see something we haven't seen before. I just want to see something great. I know we all do. Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-68792575958561968142014-05-05T19:57:42.785-05:002014-05-05T19:57:42.785-05:00Batman the Animated Series was my first media expo...Batman the Animated Series was my first media exposure to the character. Everything after that is second rate in my book. Although I never get tired of Batman yelling for the Anti-Shark Repellent Bat Spray. Oh wow.<br /><br />Wow! These are ornate. They look like something straight from the mind of Erte. <br /><br />As for Wonder Woman's costume, I'm rather fond of the costume variant from the Injustice For All video game. <br /><br />http://fc09.deviantart.net/fs71/i/2013/233/f/2/wonder_woman_injustice_by_joulii91-d6j4sdb.jpg<br /><br />It keeps the classic elements, features a bra made for protection rather than fanservice and updates with running pants. And yes, for the movie I am going to campaign that she wear pants because its just too much hassle with focus groups to determine how much loin/cheek you can see with the star spangled swim bottoms. Plus the stunt doubles are going to have to have their knees padded anyway. <br /><br />I guess the issue with regards to violence is that I don't want to see Wonder Woman be another super strong sociopath just looking for fight, especially after Man of Steel was so much more scary than inspiring. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-62343909641254624662014-05-05T19:04:48.415-05:002014-05-05T19:04:48.415-05:00I love the 66 Batman. I grew up with the reruns to...I love the 66 Batman. I grew up with the reruns too. I think the first two Tim Burton Batman films are my favorite version of Batman, but I also really adore the Batman Animated Series version too. 66 though works for me in terms of the villains. I really loved that whole aspect of the show, that they worked together like the Brotherhood of Evil Mutants or something. <br /><br />Here is a link to my brother's performance he created, it features his costumes- http://marcuspontello.com/index.php?/performance/sister-my-sister/ It's actually his website that has a whole set of his designs, costumes, and clothes he has made as well as some of the performances he has been in. He's very talented and I am so proud of him. <br /><br />I am curious too about Wonder Woman's look. I am nervous. I feel as if with the advent of the trashy trampy Halloween costume, I don't really want to see WW in something that would resemble a cheesy costume, while I also don't want to her to be in something that would make her completely unrecognizable. I do see her as an ambassador type as well, and while I would like to see her conflicted with her strength and always making sure she uses other avenues out of a situation rather than violence, I do want to see some epic heroic things from her. Just because I can't think of many female super heroes that have been in movies where they have gotten to do some pretty cool and impressive things. Like it was a big deal for people to see Superman fly, and for it will be a big deal to see Wonder Woman do the things that she can with the movie magic they have now. I would just really flip for that.<br /><br />And yeah, when a tall woman with a cape and a sword enters the room, you know not to mess with her! lol Though the Horde always tries. lol Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-42430112641182270922014-05-01T20:25:53.250-05:002014-05-01T20:25:53.250-05:00I just love how Batman '66 has boomeranged bac...I just love how Batman '66 has boomeranged back with these toys and the new comic books series. I grew up watching that show as a kid so I have a good deal of affection for it in spite of its campiness. For years I thought that being able to produce colorful onomatopoeia was an actual superpower that Batman had. <br /><br />I don't know about fur-nude, but there has to be something more practical than this. I'd be interested in seeing your brother's stuff for sure. <br /><br />It is weird talking about clothes after years of telling my mom "I don't care" whenever we went back-to-school clothes shopping as a kid. Even more so because I just about wear the same thing every day; Sweater, polo shirt and cargo pants. <br /><br />You would know what moves better than I would as I haven't the foggiest idea how breasts work in the real world. Though it does make me curious what Wonder Woman's costume will be like for this new movie. I'm worried it may be inspired by Spartan armor with big metal pieces and a pleated skirt like you see in fan art, and I've never been keen on that look because it seems excessive, showing her as more "warrior" than "woman". <br /><br />Personally I see Wonder Woman as more of an ambassador and an athlete. She is a representative from a foreign land, and proved her worth to go out in the world through a series of physical competitions, much like a Olympic athlete. (Maybe even show that in the costume)<br /><br />While she is incredibly strong, I'm more interested in seeing her as someone more like Mr. Miyagi or Obi Wan Kenobi. Who can lay the hurt on in a second, but doesn't fight if they can find a better way. Which I think would be in much needed contrast to Superman and Batman's focus on psychical strength and their much alluded battle brawl. <br /><br />I really dig She-Ra's design. Its simple and elegant, I can see her as a gentle Grace Kelly type, but with that cape and sword, you also know not to mess with her. Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-32660008641648576832014-05-01T17:49:22.981-05:002014-05-01T17:49:22.981-05:00I love everything about that Catwoman figure. The ...I love everything about that Catwoman figure. The face sculpt, hair, and outfit are simply too cool for school. <br /><br />Tigra's costume is a bit interesting. I would almost prefer her to be just nude, like the movie Mystique. But yeah, something like the Red She-Hulk or new Cheetah would be pretty cool. I wouldn't mind it at all. I still need to show you some of my brother's stuff. I think you'd like it.<br /><br />And those metal edges would hurt on Wonder Woman's suit! lol I can only hope that nothing moves too much. lol<br /><br />She-Ra's costume is pretty iconic and has a nice classic look to it. I really enjoy it. After all these years. The cameo by the X-Ladies is always fun too. I liked most of the costumes from that time frame, though there were some very interesting ones. A lot of bright yellow. lol<br /><br />I liked the group photo too. Group photos are always fun. Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-15632832651862745822014-05-01T17:40:25.518-05:002014-05-01T17:40:25.518-05:00I felt incredibly awesome to find her. I love this...I felt incredibly awesome to find her. I love this Catwoman figure a lot. They had her at my comic store. I got her a few months ago and was waiting for the perfect time to get her. <br /><br />I would also love a nice figure of me. That would be really cool. lol <br /><br />Yeah, I know the popular idea of Cat Ladies is a negative one, but I wanted to make it into something fun and goofy. <br /><br />I'm glad you liked all these female action figures in one story! lol<br /><br />I would also love to see Mothra in a new Godzilla movie. That would be amazing. Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-52813552140958647442014-05-01T17:31:39.645-05:002014-05-01T17:31:39.645-05:00I love the Catwoman figure! Isn't she great? A...I love the Catwoman figure! Isn't she great? And that is an original Jem doll. I recently picker her up on ebay for a few dollars. She's missing some pieces and her head wobbles, but it isn't all that bad! lol The Rat King totally gets in over his head. lol Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-33491101153875423512014-05-01T17:28:46.133-05:002014-05-01T17:28:46.133-05:00No, there was no Hello Kitty figure! lol But she d...No, there was no Hello Kitty figure! lol But she did show up during last summer's Conference of Evil! lol I don't know if you recall that or not. But she was a pretty interesting lil kitty cat. Michael Lynn P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/03371185397200027726noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-77056319695740966032014-04-27T09:05:52.238-05:002014-04-27T09:05:52.238-05:00Julie Newmar Catwoman! Holy awesome Batman! Did yo...Julie Newmar Catwoman! Holy awesome Batman! Did you feel awesome when you got that!? A truly great moment in girl action figures. But they still need to make a realistic Miss M action figure. The Lil' Pet Shop Version is cool-but you deserve a more accurate toy representation! <br /> The catwomen concept is so funny-do you even have a cat? I have two, if you don't have one, you should! It doesn't make you old-it just makes you an even more "a-dork-able" girl! <br /> If I was an action figure, I would have an action boner after seeing all these hot action figure girls! Wonder Woman, Jem, SHE-RA!!! All in the same place at once! Wow!<br />Poor Miss M-in her moth form.Maybe Mothra will appear in the new American Godzilla to give her hope! -Though I sincerely doubt it. But come on! Can we get Rodan? King Ghidorh? Anguilus? ANYONE? Sorry, I ranted.Nick Moosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-41086845797199944342014-04-26T12:01:14.683-05:002014-04-26T12:01:14.683-05:00cool to see not only the catwoman 66 figure but if...cool to see not only the catwoman 66 figure but if that is either the original Jem doll or the new one doing commentary wanting to know how to keep track of the craziness that is toy miss m now. plus hope the rat king is ready for all the visitors headed his way.demoncat_4noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-1566714930923031932014-04-24T19:47:20.253-05:002014-04-24T19:47:20.253-05:00A Julie Newmar Catwoman figure wow! These Batman &...A Julie Newmar Catwoman figure wow! These Batman '66 figures look incredible. <br /><br />Am I the only one upset that Tigra's costume is just a bikini? This isn't a case of me being angry because "heroines shouldn't be exploited with skimpy costumes!" No, this is me as an artist saying "Couldn't you have at least tried to come up with something creative or unique?" You'd think she'd at least get a basic "paint it black" upgrade with leather tank top and pants kinda like what Red She-Hulk or Cheetah are wearing these days.<br /><br />Perhaps this is a project that I could collaborate with your costume designer brother to create.There is untapped potential here. I can sense it. <br /><br />Speaking of costume design, I always grow concerned whenever I see Wonder Woman's new 52 look. The look itself is alright, it certainly fairs better than a lot of the other new costumes, but those breastplate edges look so sharp and pointy I'm afraid that if see turns suddenly to the left or to the right that her one of her boobs will pop like a balloon. <br /><br />She-Ra has got the right idea with her decorative trim. Diana could probably take some hints from the Princess of Power here. Especially when it comes to body building. Wow. Talk about a specimen!<br /><br />Oh and a delightful cameo by some of the X-Ladies! I'll spare the costume commentary here because I actually do like most of the 90s X-Men look, though there are a few goofy elements in the mix.<br /><br />And end with a great group photo. Outstanding!Erik Johnson Illustratorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11184274387021011687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4132358890134520474.post-20936909799384106842014-04-24T19:43:25.905-05:002014-04-24T19:43:25.905-05:00What? No Hello Kitty figure? lol. : DWhat? No Hello Kitty figure? lol. : DAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05151310331721753861noreply@blogger.com