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Saturday, March 14, 2009
The Winners Of The FBCC Costume Competition Are...
Mood:  cool
Topic: Comic Cons

 

Drumroll Please... The Winners Of The Facebook Comic Con Premiere Costume Competition Are: 

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FIRST PLACE: Amber Love | FIRESTAR | From Marvel's Spider-Man & His Amazing Friends animated show

   

Click Here to see our listed COMIC CON promos for sale! 

SECOND PLACE: Chris Constantine | RORSCHACH | From DC Comics Watchmen

Click Here to see our listed COMIC CON promos for sale!

THIRD PLACE: Sam McClellan | BATMAN | DC Comics

The Judge's Ballots have been tallied...the results are in... And the winning entries names / costumes worn are now posted on the FBCC pages for all to view and congratulate!

Actually congratulations are in order to all that entered the First Ever FBCC Costume Competition!  As one of the five judges for this event, I can say that you were all winners in my book and it was hard to judge all the great entries!

Here's the details on how you can view all the entries including the three winning entries:

PREMIERE COSTUME COMPETITION - Entries & Results are at:

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?uid=63366131619&topic=8264

Lisa Hager-Duncan - Coordinator

SATURDAY, MARCH 14th, 2009

JUDGES

  • Dave Ryan
  • Amy Fletcher
  • Mat Broome
  • Simon Williams
  • Michael D. Hamersky

PRIZES AWARDED ARE:
First Prize: A-Z Superheroes poster
Second Prize: (Batman on) Gargoyle poster
Third Prize: Original sketch by Michael Netzer (to be drawn)

* To view 1st & 2nd Prizes & for more details:
http://www.michaelnetzer.com/rEvolution/content/blogsection/9/135/


For those of you not yet familar with this new comic convention... The Facebook Comic Con Gala Premiere opening celebration has already begun.  It is running from Thursday-Sunday, March 12-15, 2009!

Since it is a 'virtual' comic con, you can still see all the activities at any time by visiting the links below:

GALA PREMIERE KEYNOTE VIDEO ADDRESS by Michael Netzer at:   http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=56306468613&oid=63366131619

GALA PREMIERE MENU at:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=49005654494&id=46479664897

GALA PREMIERE PARTY at:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=8206&uid=63366131619

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts... Hope to 'see' you at the Con this weekend!

~ Michael

Click Here to see our World !                 

Note From Make It So Marketing: 

Michael first set up at the 1972 San Diego's West Coast Comic Con. To the left is a photo of Michael at the 1973 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con that was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Harbor Island, San Diego.
Today, Michael and his wife Tina run an online business as well as attend conventions and blog!  Click the photo to the left to see 'Their Current World Of Pop Culture'!
                 
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
               
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see our Reviews on Comics, TPBs, Graphic Novels, & DVDs! 

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

   
     

 

 

 

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Don Bluth's Animation Tutorials Now Available!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Other Movie Genres

 

 

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Don Bluth's

Animation Tutorials Now Available On DVD!

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Don Bluth...   May be a familar name to you, because of his many years in the animation industry.

Starting out at Disney Studios  he was an animator on Robin Hood, The Rescuers, The Many Adventures of Winnie the Pooh and Pete's Dragon, among other films there.

When he left Disney in 1978 he set up his own animation studio, Don Bluth Productions.  Don has had 'hands on' experience as well as management of animation features that have grossed multi-millions of dollars in worldwide releases.

His own production company has been involved in the animation segment in Xandau, Dragon's Lair (the video game), and The Secret of NIMH, among other releases during the years.

Now the first of Don Bluth's Animation Tutorials is currently for sale on eBay via his own eBay listings.

Here is a blurb from his marketing promotion:

"Have you had the thrilling experience of seeing your drawings come to life? We are not talking about mere movement here, but the thrill that comes from giving your characters “the illusion of life.” If you have not experienced this thrill, let Don Bluth be you mentor. He will show you many of his secrets that he has learned during his fifty year career as an animator/ director for both Disney and his own company. These tutorials focus on the techniques of drawing and the principles of animation, with the goal of helping you expand your skills as an animator. Don’t miss these exciting and informative sessions."

Run Time Approximately: 42 Minutes

Not Available in Stores...

Additional info on what is presented in this first DVD are:

 

"This animation principle is ubiquitous. It is present in all animation shots. In this lesson we will explore the nature of an object, its mass and its reaction to the gravitational pull."

And....

"Don Bluth will answer the question of what causes a bouncing ball to gradually diminish the energy of its bounce.  These simple principles of physics are then applied to character hops, and jumps, and rhythms.  Animation characters must appear to have weight."

I had the opportunity to view this DVD from start to finish myself... 

I am not an animator, but enjoy reading and viewing how the comics, graphic novels, and films that I watch are created. This DVD tutorial shows Don at work explaining how certain aspects of animation are created.

Don's voice is smooth, consistent, and pleasant to hear. He takes his time to show every detail in getting each concept across to the viewer.  Additionally, the camera shows the animation being drawn by Don from both the side view, over the shoulder, and from the overhead of the drawing table itself.

This DVD is a good lesson in applying several techniques that Don illustrates in this lesson. No, you won't get all the Secrets from this Master of Animation in just this one DVD, but what is shown is clearly and succinctly illustrated for you.  This is one of what is a few DVDs in a series where Don shares his years of experience with you.

This tutorial, one on one with the viewer, could make a good start for those interested in the art of animation. Think about it for yourself or for a friend or family member who is thinking of going into the animation field!

The eBay listing for this special tutorial DVD from Don Bluth can be seen by clicking here

(Please note:  This listing is NOT one of Make It So Marketing's... it comes directly from Don Bluth's eBay enterprise.  Additional  Note: A complimentary copy of the DVD for this mention / review was provided by the creator.)


For those of you that are new to our blog today, we have an ongoing online 'Comic Con and Pop Culture Convention' ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts,  and new listings of items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store! 

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!


~ Michael

        
Click Here to see our World !             

Note From Make It So Marketing:

 
Michael first set up as a dealer at the 1972 San Diego's West Coast Comic Con. To the left is a photo of Michael, Howard & Tina at the Skirball February 2009. Click that photo to see 'Our Current World Of Pop Culture'!
                 
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see our Reviews on Comics, TPBs, Graphic Novels, & DVDs! 

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

   
     

 

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 5:52 AM PDT
Updated: Saturday, March 14, 2009 2:41 PM PDT
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Friday, March 13, 2009
Who Will Be The Top Three....
Mood:  d'oh
Topic: Comic Cons

 

 

Click Here to see our current listed comics, books, graphic novels and other pop culture listings for sale including COMIC CON promos!

   

Who Will Be The Top Three Entries....

In The Facebook Comic Con 

Premiere Costume Competition?! 

 

Click Here to see our listed COMIC CON promos for sale!

I just finished sending in my Judge's Ballot... For the Premiere Costume Competition of the brand new Facebook Comic Con, (FBCC)!  Being one of five judges for this competition, I am really interested in seeing who the top three of all the entries sent in are!

However, I will have to wait, like everyone else, to see who the Judges picked, until this Saturday!

Here's the details on how you can view the entries prior to the announcement of the winning entires on Saturday:

PREMIERE COSTUME COMPETITION Can be viewed at:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48014919300
Lisa Hager-Duncan - Coordinator

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST (NY)

JUDGES

  • Dave Ryan
  • Amy Fletcher
  • Mat Broome
  • Simon Williams
  • Michael D. Hamersky


For those of you not yet familar with this new comic convention... The Facebook Comic Con Gala Premiere opening celebration has already begun.  It is running from Thurs-Sun, Mar 12-15, 2009!

Since it is a 'virtual' comic con, you can still see all the activities at any time by visiting the links below:

GALA PREMIERE KEYNOTE VIDEO ADDRESS by Michael Netzer at:   http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=56306468613&oid=63366131619

GALA PREMIERE MENU at:
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=49005654494&id=46479664897

GALA PREMIERE PARTY at:
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=8206&uid=63366131619

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts... Hope to 'see' you at the Con!

~ Michael

Click Here to see our World !                 

Note From Make It So Marketing: 

Michael first set up at the 1972 San Diego's West Coast Comic Con. To the left is a photo of Michael at the 1973 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con that was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Harbor Island, San Diego.
Today, Michael and his wife Tina run an online business as well as attend conventions and blog!  Click the photo to the left to see 'Their Current World Of Pop Culture'!
                 
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
               
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see our Reviews on Comics, TPBs, Graphic Novels, & DVDs! 

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

   
     

 

 

 

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future! 
Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

 

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 11:05 AM PDT
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Thursday, March 12, 2009
A Virtual World Comic Con???
Mood:  happy
Topic: Comic Cons

 

 

Click Here to see our current listed comics, books, graphic novels and other pop culture listings for sale including COMIC CON promos!

 

   

Yes... It's A Virtual World ComiCon!

It's The Facebook Comic Con

And It's

Gala Premiere

Is Today!

Click Here to see our listed COMIC CON promos for sale!

Michael Netzer Shown Above

Michael Netzer... Creator and Founder of the brand new Facebook Comic Con, (FBCC), has sent out the Welcoming E-mail to all that have virtually registered so far to attend this 'virtual' Comic Con!

This blog post is to inform all those that have not yet heard of the FBCC or became a member as to what is happening starting today through Sunday March 15th. Here it is in Michael Netzer's own words:

 

Hello everyone!

Facebook Comic Con Gala Premiere opening celebration has begun.
Thurs-Sun, Mar 12-15, 2009

GALA PREMIERE KEYNOTE VIDEO ADDRESS by Michael Netzer  http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=56306468613&oid=63366131619

GALA PREMIERE MENU
http://www.facebook.com/note.php?note_id=49005654494&id=46479664897

GALA PREMIERE PARTY
http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=8206&uid=63366131619


Everyone is invited to let loose during our weekend celebration and leave your party mark for posterity.

Please stop by, say hello and share in the festivities.

Michael Netzer

As a follow up to Michael Netzer's message shown above, I want to mention a Special Event at the FBCC that I as one of five (impartial) Judges will be judging.

And that is the Facebook Comic Con PREMIERE COSTUME COMPETITION, which can be seen at:

PREMIERE COSTUME COMPETITION
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=48014919300
Lisa Hager-Duncan - Coordinator

SATURDAY, MARCH 14, 2009 | 3:00 PM - 5:00 PM EST (NY)

JUDGES
  • Dave Ryan
  • Amy Fletcher
  • Mat Broome
  • Simon Williams
  • Michael D. Hamersky

So to repeat this blog post's opening title.... This virtual comic con is open now and ready for you to attend.  Have Sum Fun Everyone!  

~ Michael

Click Here to see our World !                 

Note From Make It So Marketing: 

Michael first set up at the 1972 San Diego's West Coast Comic Con. To the left is a photo of Michael at the 1973 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con that was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Harbor Island, San Diego.
Today, Michael and his wife Tina run an online business as well as attend conventions and blog!  Click the photo to the left to see 'Their Current World Of Pop Culture'!
                 
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
               
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see our Reviews on Comics, TPBs, Graphic Novels, & DVDs! 

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

   
     

 

 

 

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future! 
Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

 

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 8:43 AM PDT
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Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Who's Got 'The Helm' ?!
Mood:  caffeinated
Topic: Comic Books - New

 

 

Click Here to see our current listed DARK HORSE comics, books, graphic novels and other pop culture listings for sale!

 

   

Who's Got 'The Helm'?!

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Well, if You missed the four issue mini-series...  Then You will have another chance to purchase it in April 2009 when the trade paperback collection is published!

Jim Hardison, (pictured at top right), sent me review copies of his mini-series that was printed just last year.  He had told me that the TPB will be available this April when I had asked him about his first comic book work.

Upon receiving the package, I immediately read the series in total.  Which is what a reader of the upcoming TPB would be doing.

Not to give away the whole four issues, but here is what the first issue of the story arc was about:

"Matt Blurdy's day has gone from crap to worse. Not only did his girlfriend break his heart at work -- and in front of all of the video-store patrons -- but he just got fired. All that's left to do is minibike his sorry, thirty-year-old (and freshly unemployed!) butt back home to his mom's basement and drown his sorrows in a bucket of extra-crispy chicken while contemplating where his life went wrong.

On the way home, Matt decides to quiet his aching heart with a brief detour to a garage sale. When an ancient-looking helmet calls to him as "the Chosen One," exhorting him to don the mantle of the "Valhalladrim," Matt touches it with trembling fingers -- and is jolted by raw magical power. Holy crap! Is he going to be a superhero? Is this why he always felt special even when everyone else thought he was a loser? Then the helm gets a sense of whom it's dealing with. Suddenly, it changes its tune: 'I was mistaken. You are not the chosen one. Good day.' "

That first issue got my interest.  Even though Jim was a newcomer to comics writing at the time of publication, he does come from a cinematic background, which assisted him in starting this four issue story arc and piquing my interest.

Additionally, he was assisted in visualizing the story by Bart Sears, whose artwork I have watched since his Valiant Comics Days of X-O Manowar and Turok.  The pencils were inked ably by Randy Elliott, and I especially liked the colors by Dan Jackson.  The colors made the magical scenes in the issues really stand out for me!

This four issue story arc held my attention, and since I had all four issues to read at once, I did so.  The storyline was plausible, contained humourous scenes, and was not overtly violent for an adventure / action type of comic book. However, I would agree with the Dark Horse rating of 14+ for reading this mini-series or TPB compilation, as there is a subtle sexual scene or two. (Note: there isn't any rating on the comic book covers.)

The only part of this four issue arc that I could 'nitpick' a little was in the final issue, where the story seemed to wrap up just a little too quickly in the final pages, (pages pacing?). The storyline had progressed smoothly up to that point... yet I was left feeling pleased with the mini-series ending when it wrapped up.

BTW, I really enjoyed the 'Letters Page' that started in the first issue and continued through the last issue.  Being 'Old School' I still enjoy those little touches that some creators deem to put in!

I am looking forward to seeing more from this writer, and suggest if you have not yet read this mini-series, you might want to check out the TPB.  I do not see if there are any additional pages containing non-published pages or background storyline in the TPB when checking out the Dark Horse Comics web site at:

http://www.darkhorse.com/Books/15-196/The-Helm-TPB

Publication Date: March 25, 2009
Format: FC, 104 pages, TPB, 7" x 10"
Price: $14.95
Age range: 14+
ISBN-10: 1-59582-261-5
ISBN-13: 978-1-59582-261-1

 

(Note: A complimentary copy of the comic book mini-series for this mention / review was provided by the writer.)

 

For those of you that are new to our blog today, we have an ongoing online 'Comic Con and Pop Culture Convention'  ourselves here at "Make It So Marketing Inc.", what with our daily blog posts, and new listings of items for sale in our online eBay Featured Store

Thanks again to all of YOU reading our current and archived blog posts!

~ Michael
        
Click Here to see our World !                 

Note From Make It So Marketing:

 
Michael first set up at the 1972 San Diego's West Coast Comic Con. To the left is a photo of Michael at the 1973 SDCC - San Diego Comic Con that was held at the Sheraton Hotel, Harbor Island, San Diego.
Today, Michael and his wife Tina run an online business as well as attend conventions and blog!  Click the photo to the left to see 'Their Current World Of Pop Culture'!
                 
Each comic / comics book. Graphic Novels or magazine in our eBay Featured Store is individually graded by Michael, inventoried, priced, bagged and boarded, before being listed for sale!    
               
If you don't see what you are looking for, feel free to email us a 'want list' and if in stock, we'll place it in our eBay Featured Store 'Just for You' to purchase!
  
               

 

Now Celebrating the 10th Year On The Web!

"Hammering Out the Web
For You Since May 12th, 1998!"

Click Here to see our Reviews on Comics, TPBs, Graphic Novels, & DVDs! 

Note: If you work in the comic book industry or other pop culture productions, you are welcome to email us press releases, news items, and updates that you feel would be of interest to our blog readers. Including YOUR own works!

To mail printed items to us for review, send to:

Make It So Marketing Inc
PO Box 130653
Carlsbad, CA 92013

   
     

 

 

 

Thank You For Being One Of This Blog's

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NOTE:  This Blog Post May Not Be Viewed Properly On YOUR Screen Due To the Changes eBay is Making on the Blog Format At this time OR in the Future! 
Additionally, this blog post is written for IE Browsers. Netscape, Firefox and the others serve the page up differently. The screen display resolution is best seen at the setting of 1024 x 768.

All images and characters within this blog post are copyright and trademark their respective owners.

 

If you are a Facebook member and want to join my Facebook Network, feel free to send a 'friend request' to 'Michael D Hamersky'.

 


Posted by makeitsomarketing at 10:57 AM PDT
Updated: Wednesday, March 11, 2009 11:11 AM PDT
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