#X-Men The Ultra Collection

[cryptocollectibles]

X-Men The Ultra Collection #1 (December 1994) by Marvel Comics

Artwork by Dave DeVries, Dave Dorman, John Estes, Glenn Fabry, Dan Brereton, Julie Bell, Brian Stelfreeze, Earl Norem, Lou Harrison, Val Mayerik, Chris Moeller, Bill Sienkiewicz, Tristan Schane, Jim Steranko, Scott Hampton, John Romita, Sr., Bo Hampton, Ray Lago, Bob Larkin, cover by Tristan Schane.

#X-Men #X-Men Trading Cards #X-Men Ultra #The Ultra Collection #X-Men The Ultra Collection #1994 #Marvel Comics #Vintage Comics #Etsy #Comic Books #Comics #Dave DeVries #Dave Dorman #John Estes #Glenn Fabry #Dan Brereton #Julie Bell #Tristan Schane #Mutants #Bishop #Ray Lago #Bob Larkin #Bo Hampton #Scott Hampton #Jim Steranko #Bill Sienkiewicz

[bigchump1994]

Oh yeah? If sex is so good why don't they make Sex II, Sex II: Champion Edition, Sex II: Hyper Fighting, Super Sex II, Super Sex II: Turbo, Sex Alpha, Sex: The Movie (: The Game), Sex Alpha 2, Sex EX, X-Men vs Sex, Sex III: The Next Generation, Sex EX Plus, Marvel Super Heroes vs Sex, Sex III: Second Impact, Sex EX2, Sex Alpha 3, Sex III: Third Strike, Sex EX2 Plus, Sex EX 3, Hyper Sex II: the Anniversary Edition, Sex Anniversary Collection, Sex Alpha 3 Max, Sex IV, Super Sex IV, Sex IV: Arcade Edition, Sex IV: 3D Edition, Sex × Tekken, Sex × Mega Man, Ultra Sex IV, Sex V, Ultra Sex II: The Final Challengers, Sex V: Arcade Edition, Sex 30th Anniversary Collection, Sex V: Champion Edition, Sex V: Champion Edition - All Characters Pack, or Sex VI?

[blogofblogofblogs]

FOX KIDS NETWORK 1995 FLEER ULTRA Trading Card set promotional "sheet" featuring The Tick, Wolverine of the X-Men, Spider-Man, Eek the Cat and Bobby's World. (Scanned from my personal collection)

#fox kids #fleer #the tick #wolverine #trading cards #x-men #spider-man #bobby's world #eek the cat #1995

[blvckdress]

𝐃𝐋 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐦𝐲 𝐞𝐲𝐞𝐬

Based on this post by @besnella bc it's hilarious

also im a homie hopper so im exempting myself :3

jk all jokes tho this isn't that deep

Shu stans:

this guy be the most lazy asf guy having the craziest fans

u guys rlly be out here

t o x i c

and for what honestly

tho ill give it that u guys are so unbothered by reiji stans

its very on character

and funny

you guys unintentionally make him funny

and make him a lowkey prodigy that breathes and immediately cures aids

tbh tho its less obvious to point out who a shu stan is

like yeah yall post him and what not but the other s stans are way more obvious

ultra specific but some of u are not down with the shu x edgar ship and to that i ask why

u guys have read song of achilles i know you have

every blonde man on pintrest reminds you of him

i know dont lie

u guys are hella fierce

i congratulate the fact that he always ranks high on polls bc of u guys

u find his laziness hot

like his voice and the way he smirks while not giving a single crap abt life is the biggest turn on and you know it

u like european men and european aesthetics in general

cottage core peeps to the max

like i know it

you know it

this is just fact

u frequently fantasize abt listening to music together

u find guys who listen to music hot

Reiji stans:

i agree with besnella on this one

yall are the most chill ones in the fandom by far

there are a few loose canons

but anomalies amirite

anyways for the most part yall mind ur own business

ur fanfictions make him more hot

u guys also make him unintentionally funny

and intentionally funny

bc he is literally one of the funniest characters imo

ur ocs r usually dark academia girlies

every dark haired guy on pintrest reminds u of him

unless theyre reading a book so either him or ruki

some of yall hate shu not bc u have any beef with the character but only bc shu stans shit on reiji

and then there are those of u guys that have beef with shu

yall def suffer from second lead syndrome most of the time

if u like reiji u def have a type

like it shows u have a type

u guys have a degredation kink

dont lie pls

u do

admit it

all of you collectively agree on most of ur headcanons

yall portray him the most accurately

Ayato stans:

ok

so honestly imma break it down here

ayato is a trojan horse in the fandom

almost everyone who is introduced has him as the favorite bc he screams post boy material and is easily the most marketable

but after getting through the gates of troy, that is when fans look at new characters and immediately stan them

if u stan ayato ur o b s e s s e d

this man could cause a genocide and yall would blame it on the fact his mom threw him in a 4 foot deep lake

nah fr tho yall will defend this man to the death

ur more big on the yui ship

like stans of the other boys usually just talk abt the boys but yall collectively jump on the ayayui train

yall will give ur ocs dddddd cups

ur ocs will also get random nicknames

yall find his stupidity the most endearing thing imaginable

Kanato stans:

HOHOHO

u guys are smth else entirely

yall hype him up like there is no tomorrow

oh and its so obvious ur a kanato stan

if ur a kanato stan it just shows

did i say reiji stans are more in character?

i changed by mind

its yall

like fr tho

u want the world to know how creepy he is

u guys are horror movie fanatics

especially old slasher films

noir films especially

cough cough nosferatu cough

u guys are def true crime ppl

and yall are into femboys

he is ur poster boy for androgyny and mental illness

his aesthetic makes yall bust

gothic lolita stans = kanato stans

yall break ur backs defending that man's looks

for some reason his piss baby attitude turns u on

submission kink

yall associate him with bussin dessert

food kink

all of you collectively associate him with melanie martinez

Laito stans:

u guys are hella smart

like ong

almost every analysis blog in the fandom is tied to him

yall flex that u - arguably - stan the scariest, most sadistic, most compex character in the game

tho sometimes yall be reaching

just a little

yall go through it

fr

i get worried for yall

his biggest appeal for u guys is def his backstory

it makes yall sad af

all of you collectively agree he can speak french

u guys are honestly pretty divided a lot of the time

but for the most part yall agree on basic things

Subaru stans:

def 2015 tumblr vibes

yall associate him with emo shit

unironically funny

yall flex that he is one of the "good" ones

all collectively agree he is albino

flex that his mom is the most sympathetic

flex that he is the hottest one

yall just be flexing

make him blush alot

ayato or shu is ur second favorite

yall make him ooc but are super unapologetic abt it

admirable tbh

flex that everyone feels bad for him

like obvs everyone feels bad for all the bros

but yall know that he holds that one reedemable quality of being a mama's boy

yall flex that he is a mama's boy

#diabolik lovers #all jokes #smth to pass the time #tho imma admit laito and kanato are more rooted in truth than the others

[rraaaarrl]

Professor X

from X-Men Ultra Collection, Book 1 of 5

Charles Xavier looking elegant af in his luxurious smoking jacket. From the expression I gather that's not tobacco in his pipe, hmm.

(oops forgot to add the close-up LOOK AT THAT JACKET I WANT IT)

#comics #art #charles xavier #professor x #x men #marvel #blazin up with hanks special blend

[melis-writes]

Omg all these different Victoria ships I love them 🤭 Victoria is out here jumping time periods to steal all these men from Bruce Wayne to Vincent Hanna like she’s collecting ultra rare Pokémon cards LMAOOO Michael needs to keep her in an underground bunker or something cause she’s a menace to all fictional societies that have ever been created 😭 I think it’s so funny

We know she doesn’t need a man so my question is where’s the Victoria x Female character ships? 🤨 HUH WHERE???

😂😂 I guess she's out there jumping from one world and timeline to another getting all the men and wrapping them around her finger just to show she can! 💅🏻💞 I think it's absolutely amusing and fun lmao I NEVER thought the day would come where Victoria would be shipped with Bruce Wayne let alone fucking Patrick Bateman!! 💀

Michael pls come get your wife, she's leaving no men for the rest of us over here 😔!!

Female ships for Victoria probably haven't ever come up because homegirl is canonically straight 👀 but there's always the bisexual parallel universe too 😂

#victoria ferrari #moth to flame fic

[thegamecollection]

NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA-NA SPEC-MEN! (AND WOMEN!)

Here’s a little something for all you high spec-heads in the form of a Gotham Knights PC trailer! We know some of you superheroes-in-waiting are less about console and are more partial to the personal computer way of gaming! If you’re in that bracket and also consider yourselves DC fans, well, you may want to brace yourselves...

All footage in this trailer is indeed captured on PC in 4K resolution with an ultra high frame rate, as well as ray traced reflections and intel. XeSS AI enhanced upscaling! Did we mention expansive customisation options and ultrawide/multi-monitor support?! Yeah, those too. AND BREATHE.

Now that the finer details are all on the table, we’d suggest you hit play on the trailer and see for yourself what scrapes you’ll find yourselves in as Batgirl, Robin, Nightwing and Red Hood on 21st October! Stepping into the knight has never looked better and with the population of Gotham in your hands, the dangers that threaten have never been more realistic on PC!

Whilst we’re currently not offering the PC release, you can pre-order both Standard and Deluxe Editions of Gotham Knights on PS5 & Xbox Series X with us here at The Game Collection!

Receive the 233 Kustom Batcycle Skin pre-order bonus while you’re at it...

-Jack

#gotham knights #pc trailer #TGC #thegamecollection #PC #news #dc #pre-order #21st october #coming soon #pc gaming #Warner Bros #batman #batgirl #robin #nightwing #red hood #superheroes #Gotham #warner bros interactive entertainment

[hbarctnusa]

Discover the Most Suitable Men's Jackets for Sale at H Bar C

H Bar C has amazing and stylish men's jackets for sale.

Whether you’re looking for a classic Western style or something a little more upscale, They have the perfect men’s jacket and vest collection for you. We take pride in crafting high-quality, eco-friendly garments that not only look great but also contribute to a greener planet. Each item is a testament to our commitment to sustainable fashion, ensuring that you can wear our clothing with a sense of style and a clear conscience.

Collection of Ranch Wear Jackets:

Kentucky Unisex Jacket Black

Welcome the return of the iconic Kentucky Jacket Black! Crafted from 100% Polyester and Ultra Suede highlights, this classic recreation is sure to fuel your outdoor adventures with a bold, challenging spirit. Take on the elements with confidence!

Product Materials and Details:

Hounds tooth pattern with Ultra Suede Highlights

Shell Main: 100% Polyester

Yoke: 50% Nylon, 50% PU

Rib and Lining: 100% Polyester

Kentucky Unisex Jacket Brown

This classic is a reproduction of our Kentucky Jacket which was extremely popular in the middle of the last century. It was introduced in the 1950s and stayed in our lineup for nearly 30 years.

Product Materials and Details:

Hounds tooth pattern with Ultra Suede Highlights

Shell Main: 100% Polyester

Yoke: 50% Nylon, 50% PU

Rib and Lining: 100% Polyester

HBarC X Gibson J-200 'Odessa' Unisex Jacket

This is the combination of our H Bar C Odessa jacket and the famous Gibson J-200 design to give its owner a part of history in two heritage brands known for cutting edge quality.

Simple yet it makes a statement, chain stitched in Vegas gold fabric, this logo is recognized around the world and why not have it go on tour with these garments?

The HBarC x Gibson J-200 'Odessa' Unisex Jacket has a custom-designed H Bar C silky feel polyester lining and a premium zipper. The outer polyester has been treated to maintain a shiny and clean look for years to come.

Product Materials and Details:

Shell: 95% Polyester 5% Spandex

Lining: 100% Polyester

Rib: 97% Polyester 3% Spandex

Unisex Fit (Men's Sizing)

Where We Can Find?

H Bar C has always said that great quality products last a long time and finally, others in the industry are starting to understand the philosophy that fast fashion isn't the best fashion. All of our pieces are made in small batches by highly skilled seamstresses, from recycled eucalyptus trees, as part of our sustainability effort. We take pride in crafting high-quality, eco-friendly garments that not only look great but also contribute to a greener planet. Each item is a testament to our commitment to sustainable fashion, ensuring that you can wear our clothing with a sense of style and a clear conscience. Order now at H Bar C!

[lobilori]

Check out this listing I just added to my Poshmark closet: Free People Pendleton 3 Pack Crew Socks Glacier Crater Lake Ranier Size 6-10 NIB.

[langflores22]

Some Impressive Elements of Calico Cats

All pet cats are bewitching, however no one can refute the unique sophistication of the calico feline. These felines are so popular that they likewise include their very own collection of intriguing truths. As an example, you may have examined more than when: Are all calico animal cats woman? Get the solution and also much more calico family pet cat realities listed here! Calico isn't a kind-- it's a pattern. Comparable to tabby pet cats, "calico" is usually wrong for a type of feline kind. Calico describes the tri-colored hair pattern that some felines exhibit. In its many basic kinds, this tri-colored pattern refers to white, black, as well as orange; nevertheless, variations with lotion, reddish-brown, as well as grey-blue tones also take place. Both short-haired as well as additionally long-haired pet cats can have the calico pattern. Are all calico felines woman? 99.9% are Of all the calico feline truths on our listing, this seems the most like a myth-- nonetheless, it isn't! Mainly, all calico felines are women. This is considering that their tri-coloring is connected to the X chromosome. In extremely uncommon instances-- concerning one calico feline in every 3,000-- pet cats can have an added X chromosome, called XXY Problem. These calico felines are male; nonetheless, they are constantly sterilized as well as typically tend to have a host of diseases because of their genetic abnormalities. In also rarer instances, a male calico can be a "feline chimera," where two embryos combine in utero to establish one pet. These men are plentiful, indicating that he should be still neutered if you have a male calico! Calico as well as additionally tortoiseshell are not the similar point. Some people make use of the terms calico and also tortoiseshell (tortie) reciprocally, yet they describe 2 unique patterns. The primary distinction between a calico as well as a tortie is the areas of white. Calico felines have white areas, while a tortie is more most likely to show a melding of black as well as orange tones, with little to no white coloring. Particular cat types are extra most likely to be calico. We've currently established that calico animal felines are not a kind-- and additionally, because of this, can't be recreated! Well, not just that: As defined formerly, the ultra-rare man calico cat is virtually always disinfected. Nevertheless, particular feline types are most likely to provide with the calico pattern. These types contain the American Shorthair, British Shorthair, Cornish Rex, Devon Rex, Exotic Shorthair, Japanese Bobtail (a lot a lot more on that particular specific listed here!), Maine Coon, Norwegian Timberland Pet Cat, Persian, Scottish Layer, and also Turkish Angora/Van. They're a widely known figurine. Another of our favored calico felines realities is the existence of a really famous calico that has made it through centuries to wind up being a common pet feline figurine all over. It is Maneki Neko, similarly called "the lucky pet feline." This figurine highlights a seated cat-- typically a calico Japanese Bobtail-- with one upright paw, which is claimed to generate the very best of good luck, wealth, as well as success. If you have actually not observed it in the past, you'll start to see this amulet all over-- in store home windows, restaurants, as well as additionally homes. Calico felines are all the best allures in many cultures. Calico family pet cats work as an all the very best beauty past Maneki Neko. For example, they are often called "cash cats" in the U.S.A.. This is since people think that calico cats bring best of luck to their owners. (This is potentially an offspring of "the fortunate cat.") It's likewise stated that Japanese anglers brought calico family pet felines onto their ships to protect them from harsh tornados (ghosts!). In addition to according to Irish mythology, you can heal moles by rubbing a calico feline's tail on the affected area-- yet simply throughout May. (We do not suggest that a person!). The calico is the state feline of Maryland. Inevitably, the last of our calico pet cat realities concerns Maryland's state, that made the calico pet cat its main state feline in 2001! The calico feline was selected because it shares the very same coloring as Maryland's state bird-- the Baltimore oriole-- and also the state pest-- the Baltimore Checkerspot butterfly. We hope you have actually delighted in looking into these calico feline truths as high as we took enjoyment in collecting them. And if you have a calico feline by yourself, we wish she brings you all the good fortune worldwide! chicken soup cat food

#chicken soup cat food #cat food

[runnersnz]

“Running has in some sense come back to me in a full circle. It’s the places it takes me and the people I’ve met along the way. I’ve been inspired by many and am so grateful to still have the ability and drive to still run.

I enjoy many forms of running, I like to mix it up. Run with the kids, dog, team relays, speed work, chase vert, trails, mountain runs and more recently embrace the wonderful wacky world of ultra running. That sense of adventure, community and connection is what keeps me motivated.

Earlier memories of running through my schooling years include x-country and duathlons/triathlons. Outdoor Ed during my 5th form year (year 11?) was where I learnt to paddle. Applying this new skill, set in conjunction with running and biking, I entered the Geraldine Mountathalon, which consisted in a run up and over my favourite biggest little mountain, Little Mt Peel. This experience sparked my passion for adventure and competition.

Kayaking led me into the white water rafting and canyoning scene and for the next 20 years I dove into the Adventure Tourism industry. With back to back summers guiding internationally on rivers in Australia, Turkey, Italy, USA, Mexico, China, Japan and Africa. Back in 2021 I was very fortunate to have had the opportunity to compete as a member of the New Zealand men’s whitewater rafting team in Japan, also on the Zambezi River, Zambia. 

Whilst in these countries a lot of my commuting and exploring when not on the rivers was on foot, hiking and running. Living this active, transient lifestyle everyday was an experience - immersing myself into different cultures, exploring rivers, day trips/multi-day expeditions; working in adverse conditions and on occasion having to deal with situations of duress. As I reflect on this lifestyle, I was at the time, living my best life. I found myself connected and surrounded by like minded people, working with people at their best, clients were there to have a good time, making my job easier. To share, entertain, educate to share an experience whilst getting clients down rivers safely; building bonds with strangers turns into friendships quickly. Often we found ourselves in situations outside of comfort zones and often in remote places. Making for some very memorable adventures.

At the end of this era, along with my family, we chose to return from Japan to New Zealand full time, to open up more opportunities for our boys as we’d rather spoil the boys with experiences as opposed to stuff! Our backyard here has so much to offer and family connection to us is very important. We often find ourselves out and about on Team Adventures... hiking, rogaining, camping, hunting, fishing and supporting each other in our chosen interests. - Rio Rugby, Zac Basketball, Hachi Hiking, myself running. By immersing the boys into the outdoors and sports they can explore, develop, learn values, manage emotions and grow, setting themselves up for whichever paths they choose to pursue.

At first, becoming settled in one place, a “Real Job”, “Normal life”, contributing to society, being a part of “the system” blablabla... I was missing something! 

With knowledge of my previous background I was approached about paddling in a 3 person team in the Coast to Coast 2day event. I joined our team runner for training runs up and over goats pass too and it was here I rediscovered my spark for running.

After the C2C, having built up a level of fitness, I had a choice... either to maintain the fitness or stop. At the time, to focus on more than one discipline whilst maintaining that work family balance seemed impossible. My kayaks and bikes soon became somewhat neglected, yet my running shoe collection became quite extensive.

I started out participating in 3/5km series, played around with speed work, 10-21kms then onto ‘runventures’, studying maps dreaming up routes along ridgelines, peak bagging, trail and mountain runs. Then after a few years of making excuses I set myself the goal to attempt a 100 miler before I turn 40. I’m coming up 42 and am currently eyeing up my 5th miler. It isn’t the distance, it’s the journey that intrigues me, whether it be a Road, Trail, Mountain or an Ultra run, I’ve found that something.

Running rivers and running trails to me the processes are very similar... being above a drop, rapid, gorge/canyon. That moment. That feeling of intense focus, nerves, committing to must make moves, fear of the unforeseen, decision making on the go, constant risk assessing, accountability and problem solving, being adaptive and staying present. I love it! Very similar to standing on that start line or the start of a runventure into the hills. Self doubt, self belief, am I ready!? What lies ahead!? How will things unfold!? I’ll never know unless I try... commit, act and react, be adaptive; learning about nutrition, patience, resilience, recovery, putting ya best stroke/foot forward, go with the flow, keep pushing forward and chase that sense of adventure.

Happy Trails. Jog on!"

Steve @kiwistevesadventures (Geraldine) Photo taken at the Great Naseby Water Race – Portraits of Runners + their stories @RunnersNZ

[nwbeerguide]

Stone Brewing Company & Sanuk® collaborate to release a line of limited-edition capsule footwear.

Press Release

images courtesy Stone Brewing Company

GOLETA, Calif., Mar. 21, 2023 – Sanuk®, a division of Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK), has teamed up with powerhouse San Diego-based craft brewery Stone Brewing for a limited-edition capsule collection. The fresh, earth conscious collaboration celebrates the Southern California ‘Live Buena’ lifestyle, where Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager and Sanuk sandals meet the Pacific sands.

 Fresh out of the tap, this Sanuk x Stone Brewing collection features a six pack of classic styles with custom artwork, vibrant Stone Buenaveza-inspired colors and tastefully co-branded moments. This premium lineup of men’s and women’s summer styles are made with natural materials like hemp, recycled plastic and rubber, along with bio-based materials like BLOOM™ foam.

Sanuk Sling ST x Stone women’s sandal is decked out in colorful, custom Stone Buenaveza graphics with waves, palms, cacti, gargoyles and lotus flowers printed on the iconic stretch knit sling upper strap crafted with UNIFI REPREVE® Our Ocean™ fibers sourced from bottles at high risk of entering the ocean, a high rebound footbed with killer arch support and a recycled sponge rubber outsole.

Sanuk Ashland ST x Stone is a water-friendly women’s flip flop featuring a tonal Sanuk x Stone Brewing printed footbed and a pop of color pink LYCRA® upper strap, with a high rebound footbed made with BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam and a recycled sponge rubber outsole.

Sanuk You Got My Brew ST x Stone men’s and women’s Sidewalk Surfer® offers a classic transitional style for day to night comfort, including a 100% hemp upper, contoured leather lined footbed featuring BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam with custom co-branded geometric graphics.

Sanuk Ziggy ST x Stone water-friendly men’s sandals will take you comfortably from the beach to the brewery and beyond, decked out with bold accents and a tonal Stone Buenaveza printed footbed. These sleek sandals feature a synthetic leather upper strap and a super supportive footbed made from BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam.

Sanuk Bixby x Stone men's sandal features a new water-friendly design so you can slide right out of the water and into these with a fresh beer in hand. Now with an ultra-soft printed footbed on high rebound BLOOM™ x Soft Top Foam midsoles and an adjustable hook and loop closure for the perfect fit and radical comfort.

 “As two brands with synergistic missions and San Diego roots beginning in the 90s, teaming up with the good humans at Stone Brewing just made sense,” said Katie Pruitt, Brand Director at Sanuk. “This collection embodies the ethos of both Sanuk and Stone Brewing by delivering innovative, quality goods, with tasteful design details and superior comfort for that beach-day-mindset, no matter where you are.”

“When we released Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager, we couldn’t wait to bring its ‘Live Buena’ spirit to life beyond the beer itself,” explained Erin Smith, VP of Marketing at Stone Brewing. “Sanuk’s capsule collection embodies that laidback, active SoCal lifestyle and does so with an eco-conscious commitment that speaks to our shared brand values.”

The Sanuk x Stone Brewing capsule collection is now available online at Sanuk.com and in store at all Stone Brewing Tap Rooms and select premium retailers. Retail prices range from $40-65.

For more information about the Sanuk x Stone Brewing collection, visit Sanuk.com/StoneBrewing or follow along on Instagram @sanuk #smilepassiton.

…

ABOUT THE SANUK® BRAND 

Welcome to the world of Sanuk. We’re an unconventional footwear brand on a mission to be the outfitter for the journey to your happy place. In 1997, we were founded with one simple goal: to make people smile...and pass it on. In the world of Sanuk, smiles are always wider…every step of the way to your happy place. For more information, visit sanuk.com or follow @sanuk #smilepassiton.

ABOUT DECKERS BRANDS

Deckers Brands Deckers Brands is a global leader in designing, marketing and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories developed for both everyday casual lifestyle use and high performance activities. The Company’s portfolio of brands includes UGG®, Koolaburra®, HOKA®, Teva® and Sanuk®. Deckers Brands products are sold in more than 50 countries and territories through select department and specialty stores, Company-owned and operated retail stores, and select online stores, including Company-owned websites. Deckers Brands has 50 years of history building niche footwear brands into lifestyle market leaders attracting millions of loyal consumers globally. For more information, please visit www.deckers.com.

ABOUT STONE BREWING

Founded in 1996, Stone pioneered the West Coast Style IPA, helping to fuel the modern craft beer revolution and inspire generations of hop fanatics. Today Stone operates breweries in Escondido, CA and Richmond, VA plus seven tap room and bistro locations. Stone offers a wide range of craft beers including its most popular Stone IPA, Stone Delicious IPA and Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager. The company’s long list of environmental efforts includes a LEED Silver Certification, world-class water reclamation and creative uses of spent grain. Stone has been called the “All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth” by BeerAdvocate magazine twice. To find Stone beers, visit find.stonebrewing.com. For more information on Stone Brewing visit stonebrewing.com, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 

from Northwest Beer Guide - News - The Northwest Beer Guide https://bit.ly/3TDyMQe

#Craft Beer #Beer #News

[picsinhead-blog]

Tim’s Favorite Movie Project: Blade

Blade (1998)

Directed by Stephen Norrington

Starring Wesley Snipes, Kris Kristofferson, Stephen Dorff, N’Bushe Wright, Sanaa Lathan, Donal Logue

Released August 21, 1998

Plot: There are vampires among us, integrated into the world of human beings, from sharing the subway to controlling the police to influencing the highest levels of government. This peaceful coexistence is threatened from within the vampires’ ranks by the evil Deacon Frost (Stephen Dorff) who wants to turn everyone into vampires (but…who would they eat? Nevermind!), and from the outside by Blade (Wesley Snipes), the Daywalker, a vampire hunting superhero.  

One of my favorites because: Blade is a multi-genre high water mark. It features startling, nightmarish horror imagery. It has martial arts action that is peerlessly choreographed and brutal. It’s got the first and arguably coolest example of the superhero landing pose. In the decade following Blade’s release, I judged franchise starters X-Men, Spider-Man, Underworld,  Daredevil, Batman Begins, and even Iron Man and Twilight against Blade. This past weekend, February 25, I once again saw a 35MM print of Blade with an audience at The Little in Rochester. Nearly 25 years later, the film is a crowd pleaser, fresh and fun, sharp and witty, visceral and engaging, showing its age mostly in some questionable CGI near the end. I friggin’ love Blade. And it’s sort of hard to talk about why I love Blade without mentioning at least the first sequel – Blade II was the first time I clocked the name Guillermo Del Toro, and it’s a film that both expands and improves on everything about its predecessor, and also reinforces just how great Blade is as a foundational piece.

My relationship to this movie: I knew the character of Blade from a 1992 Marvel Universe trading card.

I knew Wesley Snipes primarily as Willie Mays Hayes from Major League. So when my cousin and I walked into Lake Street Plaza Theatres on Sunday, August 22, 1998, there really wasn’t any way to be prepared for the ultra-bloody superhero/horror mashup we were about to see. I loved it all – the opening Blood Bath turned my stomach, the martial arts action and loud techno music had my fists pumping, and I was 100% in on this character who was not only the coolest guy ever, but also seemed to know how cool he was. Seriously - everything he does in the movie is cool: how he walks, how he talks, how he fights, gestures, laughs, even how he bleeds or reacts to pain. As was common in Penn Yan, also attending that screening were several Mennonite boys. (My understanding was that they hung out at the laundromat next door to the theater to collect coins.) They were in the room for the opening sequence, left for a short time, and returned with a couple more kids – their minds were being blown by all of this as much as ours! When the movie came out on VHS, my brother bought it. I'm sure I also owned the DVD, but I certainly have the Blu-ray - it's a movie I've returned to again and again, and introduced many people to.

My favorite _________: Blade is my favorite movie about someone trying to ice skate wrong.

List Position at Debut: Blade is the eleventh entry in this project and starts at number six. 

#Blade #wesley snipes #marvel #favorite movies #The Little Theatre

[rraaaarrl]

Mystique

from X-Men: the Ultra Collection

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Back to the Future, Shatner, Fillion Q&A’s Highlight FAN EXPO Portland Programming, February 17-19

From celebrity Q&As to industry, cosplay, gaming, anime and entertaining, informative sessions from all areas of pop culture, FAN EXPO Portland presents its collection of nearly 150 programing panels and meetups during the event, Friday through Sunday, February 17-19 at Oregon Convention Center. There’s truly something for every fan and every taste every hour of the show into the evening throughout all three days of the convention, right until Sunday’s 5 p.m. finish.

FAN EXPO Portland celebrity guests like Back to the Future stars Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson;Ron Perlman (“Sons of Anarchy,” Hellboy; Bruce Campbell (The Evil Dead, “Burn Notice”), Carl Weathers (“The Mandalorian,” Rocky); Gates McFadden (“Star Trek: The Next Generation”), Anthony Daniels (Star Wars franchise) and others will conduct interactive sessions with fans, headlining the thorough slate.

There are dozens of informative, entertaining panels by superstar creators as well as cosplay, gaming, trivia, film, horror and other pop culture themed sessions. Fans can review the entire event schedule at https://fanexpohq.com/fanexpoportland/schedule/. Most panels are free with event admission, and dates/times are subject to change. Just a few of the highlights include:

Friday:

12:50 p.m., Opening Ceremonies, show entrance

4 p.m., Feeling Super: Mental Health in Pop Culture, Room B121

4 p.m., My Name is Zuko: Conversation with Dante Basco, Secondary Theater

4:30 p.m., Why Portland is Weird and Why we Love it, Room B120

5 p.m., William Shatner – Where No One Has Gone Before, Main Events Stage

6 p.m., Anthony Daniels – Don't Blame Me: I’m an Interpreter, Main Events Stage

6 p.m., Women in Horror, Room B117-118

7 p.m., Portland Horror Film Festival Sneak Peek 2023, Secondary Theater

7 p.m., Sean Chandler Speaks! How To Grow A Nerdy YouTube Channel, Room B110

7:30 p.m., An Evening with the Cast of Back to the Future, Michael J. Fox, Christopher Lloyd, Lea Thompson and Tom Wilson, Main Events Stage

8 p.m., Drink and Draw with Joe Wos - Presented By Wacom, Mox Boarding House, 1938 W Burnside, Portland

Saturday:

11 a.m., Mind the Gap: A Cosplayer’s Guide to Awesome Seams on Eva Foam Projects, Room B111-112

11 a.m., It’s Too Early for an Anime Panel, Room C123-124

11:30 a.m., Haunted History of Oregon & the Northwest with Rocky Smith, Oregon Ghost Conference, Room B120

Noon, Black 2 Da Future, Room B117-118

Noon and 3 p.m., Cosplay Red Carpet, Cosplay Area

Noon, Nolan North is so Tired of Climbing, Secondary Theater

1 p.m., Animation Showdown: X-Men vs. Batman, Room B117-118

1 p.m., Plus Ultra! The My Hero Academia Voice Actors Panel with Justin Briner and David Matranga, Secondary Theater

1 p.m., Old School Spirit Communication with Paranormal Experts Aaron Collins and June Lundgren, Room B119

1:30 p.m., Katee Sackhoff – From Starbuck to Star Wars, Main Events Stage

2 p.m., Matthew Lewis Blows it up. Boom!, Secondary Theater

2:30 p.m., Carl Weathers – From Rocky to the Mandalorian, Main Events Stage

3 p.m., Lea Thompson’s Enchantment Under the Sea, Secondary Theater

4 p.m., Bringing the Backstory with creators Jeff Davis, Nikolas P. Robinson, Adam Ross and Danger Slater, Room B119

4 p.m., Star Trek: Strange New Worlds with Anson Mount and Ethan Peck, Secondary Theater

4:30 p.m., Ron Perlman – Do it for the Club, Main Events Stage

5 p.m. Real Life Sci-Fi: Creating Tomorrow’s Tech Today, Room B119

5:45 p.m., Ethics of AI Art, Room B120

6 p.m., The FAN EXPO Portland Cosplay Exhibition, Main Events Stage

Sunday:

11 a.m., Jodi Benson – Don't Be Such a Guppy, Secondary Theater

11 a.m., The Force Experience + Kids Lightsaber Training, Family Zone

11:30 a.m., Learn to Draw Forest Friends – Cartoon Academy with Joe Wos, Family Zone

11:30 a.m., Nathan Fillion – I'm Just a Good Man, Main Events Stage

Noon, Billy West – Happy Happy Joy Joy, Secondary Theater

Noon and 2 p.m., Hogwarts Sorting Ceremony, Family Zone

Noon, Kickstarters and Comic Publishing, Room A105-106

Noon, Star Wars and Conflict Resolution, Room B121

12:30 p.m., Bruce Campbell: Who’s Laughing Now?, Main Events Stage

1:30 p.m., A Conversation with Filmmaking Legend Sam Raimi, Main Events Stage

2 p.m., Spy X Family X Anya X Yor! Voice Actor Q&A with Megan Shipman and Natalie Van Sistine, Room C123-124

2 p.m., The Super Powers of Bats, Room B121

2:30 p.m., Kids Cosplay Contest, Cosplay Red Carpet

3 p.m., Monsters Are Metaphors: How Horror Performs "Cultural Shadow Work," Room B119

3 p.m., Making History with Pop Culture, Room B121

Tickets for FAN EXPO Portland are on sale at http://www.fanexpoportland.com now, including individual single day, 3-day and Ultimate Fan Packages for adults, youths and families. VIP packages (now sold out!) include dozens of special benefits including priority entry, limited edition collectibles, exclusive items and much more.

Portland is the second event on the 2023 FAN EXPO HQ calendar; the full schedule is available at fanexpohq.com/home/events/.

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