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Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Taylor's Toy Tuesday's DIY Custom- The Flash Pony!!

Flash Pony by Taylor Lymbery

My first real introduction to The Flash was through static on my television screen back in 1990. I would struggle to get the show to come through the rabbit ears to see the excitement of John Wesley Shipp playing Barry Allen, the fastest man alive! The show is very silly at times, but It was always worth sitting through the snow. I've always liked the look of The Flash's costume and like the idea of the Flash's super powers. I have read only a handful of stories that both Barry Allen (Flash I) and Wally West (Flash II) have appeared in. The last story was the Blackest Night series. Before that, it was JLA. Neither one are probably great examples of who The Flash is in his world. Honestly, I really should find some decent stories that feature him. So, needless to say, my knowledge of The Flash is really based on the T.V. series.

When I was making this pony, I had a debate with myself about whether this pony should have a tail or not. I like the idea of Flash pony wanting to streamline his costume in order to be that much faster, but he is a pony, and I couldn't have him without his tail. In the end, I made a compromise. The Flash Pony would tie up his tail into a bob. That way, the tail would not cause drag by loosely hanging behind him. When I did this, I wasn't sure if anyone would get the idea without me having to give background. At the last convention, I found a couple of people who got it without any explanation. I like them. They get me. Now, I've got some important updates, so more pictures will be at the end of this posting. Enjoy the pics. I've got to get back to illustrating comic books! :)

Just to let you know all know, I am taking commissions. If you would like to commission me for original artwork, head over to the commissions tab in store to see how.

The long awaited issue 4 is now up for order. It's a great looking comic book! Head on over to the Bug Man site and see what I'm talking about!

If you have not heard about the Podcast called, "Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff", then it's time I let you know! Jeff and I are on the show where we talk about toys! (Go figure, I mean Go action figure!) Seems simple enough. We pick out a toy line to discuss in each show. We share our childhood memories, our favorite five, and talk about the one toy in the line that got away. Jeff talks about how he cherished his toys and I talk about how they ended up in the garden! The other two shows are The pilot episode, where Jeff and Josh Taylor break down the Pilot Episode in TV series, and The Loosely Based Podcast where Brynna and Jeff compare the book to the movie adaptation! The shows are great! If you are interested in what we got, go to Marvindogmedia.com and give us a listen. You can subscribe to the shows on itunes and get up to date info on upcoming shows on facebook:
Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff on facebook
The Loosely Based Podcast on facebook
The Pilot Episode on facebook

Give us a like! And, if you like what we have, be sure to tell your friends! We need your word of mouth to help us keep making shows!

Flash Pony by Taylor Lymbery

I also have this posted in my devianart gallery here.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Pin-Up of the Day- Lex Luthor in Power Armor!

As I was going through some of my older work, I came across this gem. Many of my friends feel that the Power Armor version of Lex Luthor is just plain ridiculous. They have their reasons. In some ways, I will have to agree with them on some areas of silliness with his armor, but over all, I kind of like his power armor. If you are familiar with Superman, there is a good chance you know of Lex Luthor. He's the villainous brains to Superman's heroic brawn. In the 80's, Lex got a suit of amor that made him virtually invincible in the brawn department. I've heard the arguments on why Lex doesn't need the suit. He out thinks his opponents. After all he is the poster child of evil geniuses for the DC roster. But, the simple fact remains that he is not powerful in body and every once in a while, he just wants to be able to dominate by fist. This suit allows him to do just that! Think about it. If I had a suit that would allow me to punch through a brick wall, I'd wear it everyday. Seriously. The first time I saw this suit was in action figure form. It was Kenner's Super Power's Collection Power Armor Lex Luthor that got me hooked to this bright green armored awesomeness. I never got this toy, though I would always be on the lookout for him as a kid. I did get a power armor Lex Luthor years later with the DC vs Masters of the Universe Classics Skeletor vs. Lex Luthior 2 pack. I even wrote a review about it. I was happy to have this version of Lex after all of these years. It's a good action figure. Now, I said that there was some silliness with his armor. Here it is. My only complaint about his armor is this, I really, nay, REALLY believe that he should have a face mask or something to protect his noggin. What good is being a super genius in an invincible robot suit, if your super brain is unprotected from attack? Think about it. You can also see this piece here.

Just to let you know all know, I am taking commissions. If you would like to commission me for original artwork, head over to the commissions tab in store to see how.

The long awaited issue 4 is now up for order. It's a great looking comic book! Head on over to the Bug Man site and see what I'm talking about!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Action Figure Friday- Metalhead!

After all of these years, I finally got a Metalhead from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles line. I think the wait has been well worth it, cause this action figure ROCKS! Let's take a look, shall we.

This new version of Metalhead has been featured on the 2012 Nickelodeon Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles cartoon. The episode that he is on is, well, Metalhead. The title definitely gets to the point. But enough about the cartoon, this is about the toy. I picked this guy up recently with some birthday money. I had decided for a while that I wanted to get one to put with my collection of Turtles.

This guy does have some disappointing lack of articulation in areas, but picks up the fun factor in others. Articulation wise, he has a ball jointed head, swivel shoulders, swivel wrists, ball hinged thighs, ball hinged knees, and swivel calves. That's a good bit of movement. Where this toy disappoints me is the swivel shoulders. I would have liked to see a ball hinged joint in the shoulders to give a bit more articulation like the Turtles in this line. I think that would have still worked with the fireball projectile action feature which is a stick projectile in Metalhead's arm hole that you thumb out. I could actually have done without this feature being here and would have maybe preferred a snap on missile launcher instead and ball hinged shoulders. Are you listening Playmates?

As far as packaging, Metalhead is the same as all of the characters in this line, though he has a variant due to package. The variant is a mistake on the package. In the action figure line-up, Michelangelo is show as Raphael. That's it! I don't think the mistake package is rare. I found two when I went out to get my action figure.

Overall, I think this toy is a good addition to the new TMNT line. I am very happy to have him in my collection and I could see this action figure being a load of fun for kids.

Just to let you know all know, I am taking commissions. If you would like to commission me for original artwork, head over to the commissions tab in store to see how.

The long awaited issue 4 is now up for order. It's a great looking comic book! Head on over to the Bug Man site and see what I'm talking about!

Thursday, November 1, 2012

Pin-up of the Day- The Joker!

Joker's Smile's Just Skin Deep art by Taylor Lymbery

It's a day after Halloween and I don't have scary out of my system, yet. So I am taking a step back from some new work and I'm bringing in some older pieces I've done. This one happens to be kind of scary! This is my take on the Joker. I did this piece about a year and so ago. My friend and old manager, Domenick used to say that I looked like the Joker, so I used my face as a base for the insane Clown Prince of Gotham. I had break time and an extra board in my possession so I went for it. I honestly was not sure if this piece was going to turn out when I started it, but I believe that it worked out in the end. I did notice way after the fact that the nose and right side cheek are a little off. At this point there is not a lot I can do to fix it. But this piece is no loss! I do look upon this as an art lesson and I still got a rather scary take on the Joker in my gallery. Score! Next time, I think I'll go with a more comic book version of Joker, but still keep him frightening. Oh, and I'll get that nose and cheek right. You can also see this art piece here.

Just to let you know all know, I am taking commissions. If you would like to commission me for original artwork, head over to the commissions tab in store to see how.

There's been an update to the store tabs on both Xenex the Bug Man, and this site. All of the print on demand issues, cafepress stores and commissions info will be under the new store tab on both this site and the Xenex the Bug Man site. Hopefully this page makes shopping a bit easier. Go and check it out!

The Xenex the Bug Man website is updated with rather grand news that the long awaited issue 4 is now up for order. It's a great looking comic book! Head on over to the Bug Man site and see what I'm talking about!

Now, you mighty be asking what this Marvin Dog media is. I've got answers. Jeff and I are on the show where we talk about toys! (Go figure, I mean Go action figure!) That show is called Talking toys with Taylor and Jeff. The other two shows are The pilot episode, where Jeff and Josh Taylor break down the Pilot Episode in TV series, and The Loosely Based Podcast where Brynna and Jeff compare the book to the movie adaptation! The shows are great! If you are interested in what we got, go to Marvindogmedia.com and give us a listen. You can subscribe to the shows on itunes and get up to date info on upcoming shows on facebook:
Talking Toys with Taylor and Jeff on facebook
The Loosely Based Podcast on facebook
The Pilot Episode on facebook

Give us a like! And, if you like what we have, be sure to tell your friends! We need your word of mouth to help us keep making shows!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Taylor's Toy Tuesday's DIY Custom- Buzz-Off!

Buzz-Off Custom Toy by Taylor Lymbery

Buzz-Off is an insect man from the Masters of the Universe. He is the heroic spy in the sky! He is without a doubt one of my favorite characters. I have a full run of Buzz-Off action figures in my collection. From the vintage, to the 200X, to the Classics, I love them all! I think what fuels my love of this character is his design. He has a brilliant design adding the bee elements to the man elements while still making him fit perfectly in He-Man's world, Eternia. My Custom toy of Buzz-Off is made from a RoseArt Color Blank Frog body. At first, I wasn't sure what I would use the frog body for. I had thought of doing a Mario inside of a frog suit. I then thought of doing a Battle Toad. I could not get past the idea of a frog. Then one day, I saw the body in a new light. I thought of the frog eyes as being Buzz-Off's helmet sitting on his head. I then extended his body a little to give him a look of having a long thorax. Add big monster feet, a warrior's belt, and insect wings and I was getting closer to what I wanted. After the paint application, I knew that I had made a great Buzz-Off! I then made the axe out of sculpey, painted, and sealed the entire toy. I glued brown pipe cleaner trimmed into pieces create the furry loin cloth. I'm really proud of this toy. I enjoy looking at his paint application and parts made for him. I think I will have a hard time selling him when that time comes! Now, I've got some important updates, so more pictures will be at the end of this posting. Enjoy the pics. I've got to get back to illustrating comic books! :)

Just to let you know all know, I am taking commissions. If you would like to commission me for original artwork, head over to the commissions tab in store to see how.

All throughout the month of Movember, I'll be growing a mustache to raise awareness of prostate cancer and I'll be taking donations for the Prostate Cancer Foundation. Do you want to donate?! Head on over to my Movember page to see photos of me struggling to make a blonde mustache show and to donate!

There's been an update to the store tabs on both Xenex the Bug Man, and this site. All of the print on demand issues, cafepress stores and commissions info will be under the new store tab on both this site and the Xenex the Bug Man site. Hopefully this page makes shopping a bit easier. Go and check it out!