Mar 29

LEGO Metroid Concept: Mother Brick

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Proposals for LEGO video game sets haven’t met much success, but that’s not going to stop fans from hoping. One of the newest proposals on Cuusoo is for a Metroid set. It was submitted by lizardman, who kept his proposal simple: a Super Metroid-themed set featuring Samus Aran, her arch-nemesis Ridley and her gunship.

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Ridley is undoubtedly the star of the set, being much larger than a minifig –  to reflect how he and Samus matched up size-wise in most Metroid games – and fully poseable.  Lizardman also said that the gunship will have a detailed interior. Sadly he forgot to include a spare head for Samus with her helmet off.

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Roll up into a ball and vote for lizardman’s Metroid set on Cuusoo.

[via GoNintendo]

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Oct 08

Star Wars Meat Sculptures: A Long Time Ago, on a Grill Far, Far Away

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Ground meat. It’s what’s for dinner. It’s not only tasty, but also highly sculptable. Is that a word? Well, it is now. Just look at that MEAT2-D2, there;s a Death Star and a TIE Fighter too. I hope it’s low in fat. Not because of any diet that I’m on, but because I want to cook this stuff and not have it shrink to like 2-inches-tall.
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These amusing meat sculptures come from Epic Grinds who creates movie and video game sculptures out of meat. Yes, that’s a thing. So…meet this meat. Do you like each other? Good. Now eat!

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Be sure to check out Epic Grinds’ other meat sculptures. There are Metroid and Pokémon meats among others. I choose to eat you, Pikachu!

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[via Kotaku via Laughing Squid]

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Jun 21

Super Metroid Parasite Necklace: Giver of Life or Sucker of Energy?

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I miss the classic Metroid games. The newer ones just don’t do it for me. If you are a fan of the original games, check out this awesome Super Metroid Necklace.

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These parasites like to live on your neck and are made of solid brass and red gems. Just make sure this guy doesn’t suck your life energy out of you. Though at least you will look good until you are drained out.

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The parasite pendant is available in brass, sterling silver, or twenty-four carat gold. It’s perfect for bounty hunters with a taste for adventure. The brass version will cost you only $30(USD) from Criticalhitshop, while the silver version goes for $60 and the gold version sells for $1000. It’s a must have for Metroid fans.

[via Thisiswhyimbroke]

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Jun 20

Metroid Typography: Code of a Bounty Hunter

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Illustrator Josh Mirman takes his word-shaping talents to the Galactic Federation. As he did with Mario and other classic videogame characters, Mirman drew the heroine Samus Aran in his Very Wordy style – her body parts are made of words related to her.

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As with his previous creations – including these awesome Mega Man posters – you can buy Code of a Bounty Hunter printed on paper or on a T-shirt.

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You can order a Code of a Bounty Hunter poster or t-shirt from Zen Monkey Studios for $10-$20 (USD) depending on the size of the poster. The t-shirt sells for $17 to $19 depending on size as well.

[via Gamefreaks]

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Mar 25

Watch This Photoshop Jedi Turn a 16-Bit Super Metroid Screenshot Into a Stunning High-Res Masterpiece

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Photoshop savant and Deviant Art member Elemental79 is back with another mind-blowing timelapse as he turns a screenshot from the 1994 16-bit classic Super Metroid into a high-res work of art. More »

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Nov 28

Samus Aran Amigurumi Plush is a Ball of Joy

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Metroid is one of the best classic games ever. If you are a fan, check out this cute and cuddly amigurumi that PixelBlock created. Experience the softer side of Samus and you can’t help but smile.
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For those of you who have been sleeping under a rock for the last 26 years, Samus Aran is the famous intergalactic bounty hunter from Nintendo’s Metroid series, and she was one of maybe a handful of female heroes in video games at the time – not that we knew she was a woman until the end of the game. Now she is all cute and adorable as a handmade amigurumi!

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This Samus measures about 3.5″ tall and is hand-crocheted and embellished from an original pattern. She comes complete with a small collectible card and in a handmade themed gift box. It’s a pretty cool find for that Metroid fan on your holiday list. It’s just $25(USD) over on Etsy.

[via Geeks Are Sexy]


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