Movie Review: Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon (2011) Director: Michael Bay Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Josh Duhamel,Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro Voice actors: Peter Cullen, Hugo Weaving, and Leonard Nimoy 157 min Rated PG13 You might think that crazy-awesome special effects, a pulsing soundtrack and GIANT FIGHTING ROBOTS would be enough to guarantee an summer … Continue reading Movie Review: Transformers 3: Dark of the Moon

Transformers Toque

Craftster.org user subloke made this Transformers toque based on Baigneuse’s version, who made hers based on Flickr user twosixteen’s chart. Subloke even made the Transformers hat reversible – one side has Autobot and Decepticon icons and the other side says “more than meets the eye.” She was even kind enough to post the pattern and … Continue reading Transformers Toque

Optimus Prime + The TARDIS = Awesome.

I love Transformers. I love Doctor Who.  So, what’s not to love about a 3-D printed, actual working/transforming Tardimus Prime??!! Seriously.  What’s not to love? Inspired by Jason Casteel’s TARDIS Prime artwork, user Ellindsey designed and created this 3-D printed realization, and it actually transforms.  What’s even cooler is you can find Ellindsey’s CAD files … Continue reading Optimus Prime + The TARDIS = Awesome.

Ami Power! Teenage Mutant Ninja Crochet

In honor of the recent release of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie, I thought I would share this cute Ninja Turtles amigurumi pattern from Laura Carrascosa Fuster / Las manos de Alea. I love their little round yellow bellies and felt accents, and the little loop to make them keychain/lanyard-friendly. My husband saw the new … Continue reading Ami Power! Teenage Mutant Ninja Crochet

3D Transforming Optimus Prime Cross-Stitch

This three dimensional Optimus Prime is impressive to say the least. Plastic canvas has never looked so extreme. Based on the original toy series, superstar Lord Libidan, I would say this is his pièce de résistance. What? Not uber enough for you? IT TRANSFORMS! That’s right. Not only did he make a poseable transformer, Optimus … Continue reading 3D Transforming Optimus Prime Cross-Stitch