man i’ve spent a big chunk of the day working on MATCHA, and now it’s time for a five minute breather wherein i babble incoherently about random nothings.

jeff’s collection brought back so many memories. we all had that lion-o figure, with the swinging arm action. when i was a kid i had a crush on tigra. he was so handsome. derek had one on cheetara. you wouldn’t believe the drrrty ideas we’ve exchanged about her over a mediocre cheese steak. eric c. reminds me of panthro. i love it when todd does his schhhhhnaaaarf impression. i always liked how they outlined the muzzles of their faces.

okay back to work.

the latest in beijing olympics mascot merchandising. i admit, i like it.

via shanghaiist via this

behold, in all its glory….
24 inches of SOF’ BOY!

it’s fancy, with a hefty $130 pricetag and limited edition status (only 200 pieces total). the last thing i need is another “collectible” or “toy,” especially since i’m so over it (and by “it” i mean boutique vinyl bullshit).

BUT, it’s so purdy, it practically glows! sof’ boy is one of my all-time favorite characters, created by one of my all-time favorite artists/musicians/ubertalented folks – archer prewitt. the charmingly repulsive (and vice versa) comic series details the rambunctious adventures of a happy-go-lucky lovable blob who’s got shit luck, and always manages to elicit maniacal laughing from yours truly. sadly, it’s created at an agonizing slow-as-molasses pace (i believe there are only three or four issues total).

back to the topic of toys, there’s more…12 inch versions of the coctails. can’t say i’m a huge fan of the way these look, but that’s okay. archer designed them, so that’s all that matters.

and because i am a geek of the highest order, i thought i’d take a moment to celebrate my love for sof’ boy, archer, and the sea + cake with this unabashed moment of glee: