Nice review of Raizo’s SLEEPY EYES OF DEATH
Good write up of Animeigo’s Sleepy Eyes of Death box set here. It’s important for us all to support the folks still putting out genre DVD, and these are phenomenal films, so whip out the plastic Vintage-Ninjateers! There’s a nifty … Continued
Okay REIKO OSHIDA, we get it, you’re cute…
Right here, right now, I’m going to declare Reiko Oshida‘s uber-plucky Rui, from the amazing Quick-Draw Okatsu, THE CUTEST SWORD GIRL EVER! Rui is a free-spirited wandering fighter looking for a scrap. Luckily, she crosses paths with the often blood-spattered … Continued
GARO covers by Shirato Sanpei
GARO was an eccentric, cutting edge alternative to traditional 60’s manga, and had an effect on a generation of readers akin to what Heavy Metal did for us in the U.S. in the 80’s. It’s backbone was Shirato Sanpei’s re-imagined … Continued
Amazing 1:6 SHIRANUI
Anyone wanting to show their appreciation of this site can remember me at Christmas and send about three bills to Art of Toy in Japan… I’m actually a big fan of the Keita Amemiya’s Mirai Ninja (aka Cyber Ninja and/or … Continued
Revenge of the Menkos
Now these are some awesome menko cards! Watari the Ninja Boy, Sasuke, Tange Saezen and more, represented by original art from the card company – hence the slightly off model illos. And do we really need that male nudity??? This … Continued
Remembering “Silent Interlude”
It was the winter of 1984 that Marvel Comics and creator Larry Hama quietly let loose one of the most significant pieces of media of the entire 80’s craze. Seeing as the massive and ridiculous GI Joe movie is #1 … Continued
Thanks for all the love…
We’ve had a great response to our first month online. 38 posts, dozens of images, a pack of regular readers, lively discussion and creative input from experts and fans alike – it’s pretty much everything we wanted. Some cosmetic changes … Continued
Knock him down…
…and he bounces back up for more! Late 90’s – early 2000’s inflatable, with some pretty damn creepy eyes in that illo.
80’s Coloring Book
Well this is about as generic an 80’s ninja product as you could ask for… I’d love to see how bad the illos are inside. And how many dolphins died in that tuna net…
KAIKETSU KUROZUKIN press stills
I must admit I’ve had a difficult time in researching this post, and the pedigree of the property involved. Reading below, it’ll become pretty evident that while yes, I have a network of nerds who can identify any antique handgun … Continued