Hey, you know that Iron Man 2 trailer that you no doubt already saw? Well here it is again!
It seems there would be some sort of nerd crime if I hadn’t posted this thing. It’s just dripping with so much awesome, that by nerd law any geek blog must at least acknowledge it’s existence.
I liked the first Iron Man flick, maybe not as much as other people because of some of the flaws I found with the plot, but damn it I’m really jazzed about the sequel. I shouldn’t have to tell you why, but in case you’re slow: mother fucking robot suits galore!
I don’t want to be one of those people that’s like, “Hey, look at my awesome toy! I’m a geek!” on this site, but sometimes I have to break the rules. Here’s the new Battle Cat made by Mattel in it’s Masters of the Universe Classics line. He’s sweet sauce on top of rocket cake.
Sadly, I don’t have an actual He-Man from the line yet. These things are way too expensive so I have to be ultra careful about which characters I purchase. At 20 bucks a pop, plus shipping which is about 8 it’s a little insane. I’d have purchased a lot more of the few that I have if wasn’t for that huge price. Sometimes I wish the fans wouldn’t buy any of them so Mattel would be forced to lower the cost, but that would probably just kill the line.
I digress. Battle Cat cost 30 bucks, which is actually a bargain when matched against the damned figures. Babette was kind enough to loan me her Princess Adora figure to add a bit of color to the pics. And just in case you’re not nerdy enough, Princess Adora is She-Ra’s alter-ego.
I’m not sure how many of you follow the Angry Video Game Nerd videos, but I will catch up on them every once in awhile. I like the dude, though he is quite the nerd. Anyway, Millionaire Playboy posted one of his vids that I found really interesting. It’s the story of a series of Atari video games where players had the chance of winning some real ass shit like swords with jewels on them, like they were on a real quest. Sadly, the final prizes were never given out. Just watch the video to find out more:
Now here’s what I propose: A documentary film where the filmmakers track down the final prizes. Hell, it would be awesome to find out where the winners of the first couple of prizes are now. Have them go to the Atari owners house to see if he’s really got the last two prizes or not. What’s interesting is that Angry Video Game Nerd is actually a film maker. He could do this! Finish the quest Angry Video Game Nerd, we’re counting on you!
I’ve been a bad blogger with all the no updates and all. Well, I’m going to throw you a bone here and share this here video of a super cute dog in an AT-AT costume.
I recently finished reading G.I. Joe: Above and Beyond by Max Allan Collins. Babette purchased for me based on two factors, the first being that she knows I love G.I. Joe and the second being that Snake Eyes is all up on the cover looking like a bad mother fucker. Despite the fact that it is was based on the movie, I hoped that it would be handled a lot better than the crappy, yet fun film.
Before I get to the book, I have to say something about the writer, Max Allan Collins. Max Allan Collins writes a lot. In fact, I work in a bookstore and Max Allan Collins has written at least 75% of the books we sell. Every single movie that has been released in the last ten years has a book tie-in written by Max Allan Collins. Max Allan Collins has written a novelization of every single CSI episode. Max Allan Collins has even written your diary. You can thank him later.
A fellow decided to finally get rid of an old Nintendo console and a few games by putting them on eBay. He problably figured he’d get a few bucks if he was lucky, but he probably never imagined that he’d get $13,105 bucks.
Of course, once eBay gets it’s dirty hands on his cash he’ll have far less than that, but still it’s an amazing number. Before you decide it’s time to sell your old Nintendo with visions of high priced call girls in your head though, it only went that high due to the game Stadium Events. Stadium Events is ultra rare and it’s even more rare when it’s got it’s box. In fact, according to Wikipedia, their are only an estimated 20 copies of this game left. As one reader on boing boing put it:
Stadium Events is incredibly rare, and the manual and (most importantly) the box even moreso. The value breaks down something like this:
$2,000-game
$1,500-manual
$9,500-box
I’m guessing that the game is pretty terrible, but collectors are driven mad by it’s rarity. The only thing I can say to the buyer is that if it doesn’t work, try blowing on it.
Hey kids, I usually try not to ask for too much, well there is the occasional first born here and there, but The Robot’s Pajamas desperately needs your help. Both the lovely Babette and I have agreed to help out Big Brothers and Big Sisters by soliciting donations. The money will go and help them help kids. Since we’re poor, we need some contributions from people like you, sexy people who are smart and are upstanding citizens.
Word to your mother! Friday Roundy Uppy is back with some more linkage and thought bombs in your face!
Item: I’m a little surprised by the rather large response I’ve gotten to the contest so far. I guess I’ve underestimated the love you people have for free toys.
Item: Now that Bioshock 2 is out, who has it and why should I want it?
Item: Finally saw Shaun of the Dead. I can’t believe it took me this long. It’s one of the greatest films ever. So awesome.
Item: Speaking of films, I recently watched the first three Superman movies again. I forgot how “funny” they are. What’s with the beginning of Superman III? It’s like a Three Stooges film on an epic scale.
Item: The Robot’s Pajamas seems to be pretty popular in India. What’s up with that? Also, what’s up with your cartoon porn star? You guys really need to change the laws if your that hard up for porn.
Item: Now that the Superbowl has come and gone I can once again be free of football, especially on Facebook and Twitter. Thank Crom.
Item: I think that the Star Trek family is always good for a laugh.
Item: I’ve been doing a lot of posts on Poe Ghostal.com, because I miss writing about toys. You can find some of them here, here, here, and here!
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There’s been a lot of items added to Dinosaur Toy Vault since the last time I was all like, “Hey, buy my toys because I need cash and you need toys.” There’s some great stuff though, so be sure to check it out. Remember if you buy something, be sure to tell me you read Robot’s PJs. I’ll throw in some extra free thing.
It’s about time we have a contest. I want to reward all the amazing folks that come here to waste a small part of their otherwise boring day. What better way to reward my fellow geeks than to give away toys! Sweet, sweet toys!
What can you win? One G.I. Joe Panther (aka Armadillo) with Sgt. Thunderblast, a Star Wars Kashyyyk trooper, and a bad ass Marvel Universe Wolverine figure. These awesome toys are brought to you by the fine folks at Hasbro.
How can you win? There’s a couple of ways: 1. Just leave a comment below letting me know you want to win. 2. Follow Robot’s Pajamas on Twitter and retweet the phrase that pays, “I read @RobotsPJs and I also love free toys.” If you do both, you get two entries!
Small Print: Contest ends 3/12/10. When leaving comment, please leave your real email address so I can contact you if you win. Contest is open worldwide, however I’ll only pay for shipping in the continental U.S. Winners outside the continental U.S. must pay for shipping.
For today’s Nerd Approved Babes we’ll go back to the pro circuit with one of DC Comics biggest superheroes, Wonder Woman. There’s been a lot of trouble creating a Wonder Woman film and there’s been a lot of actresses that have been rumored to be cast as Wonder Woman herself. I vote for Erica Campbell. The reasons should be obvious (she has nice boobs). Well, I hope you nerds enjoy.
What you are about to see could be considered the most fucked up thing ever. It’s a music video from “Die Antwoord” a South African rapper. In this video he is rapping about being a ninja. Now there’s a couple things you have to pay attention to here. The first is the girl who you think will be pretty, but is totally hideous. The second is that uber freak.
Hot damn, it’s like that chick is wearing a hot chick’s face. My theory with the mutant that keeps popping up that he’s the twin of the girl and she’s the socially acceptable one. She’s allowed to walk the earth studying arcane secrets and rapping, while he stays at home and grows, until he can someday fulfill his destiny by opening the door to the elder gods.
Shit, I’ve been reading too much HP Lovecraft. Anyway, Die Antwoord is some hilarious stuff.
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