Wednesday, November 29, 2017
Tuesday, November 28, 2017
Monday, November 27, 2017
WON'T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR? Acquired by Focus Features
MISTER ROGERS’ DOCUMENTARY WON’T YOU BE MY NEIGHBOR?
FROM ACADEMY AWARD WINNER MORGAN NEVILLE ACQUIRED BY FOCUS FEATURES
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEW YORK, November 27, 2017 – Focus Features has acquired the worldwide rights to Won’t You Be My Neighbor?, the new documentary about the life and work of Mister Fred Rogers. From Academy Award-winning filmmaker Morgan Neville (20 Feet from Stardom), the documentary is a Focus Features presentation of a Tremolo Production, in association with Impact Partners and Independent Lens/PBS. It is set to be released on June 8, 2018. Focus chairman Peter Kujawski made the announcement today.
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? takes an intimate look at America’s favorite neighbor: Mister Fred Rogers. A portrait of a man whom we all think we know, this documentary is an emotional and moving film that takes you beyond zip-up cardigans and the land of make-believe, and into the heart of a creative genius, who inspired generations of children with compassion and limitless imagination.
“Morgan once again avoids making a traditional biodoc and instead takes us behind the curtain to see how Fred Rogers navigated the cultural and social issues of the second half of the twentieth century with his own brand of forward-thinking, compassionate wisdom far beyond his time,” commented Focus chairman Peter Kujawski. “Mister Rogers makes us all want to be better people, and we couldn’t be more proud to be a part of telling his story today.”
“The Fred Rogers I discovered making this film is at once comfortably familiar and completely surprising. I believe Mister Rogers is the kind of voice we need to hear right now,” said director Morgan Neville. “I am thrilled to work with Focus Features on taking this film out into the world, along with my collaborators at Impact Partners and Independent Lens.”
“This is Morgan’s fourth film with Independent Lens, following our Emmy Award-winning collaboration on Best of Enemies,” said Lois Vossen, Independent Lens Executive Producer. "His beautiful new film shows us just how cool Mister Rogers was and how relevant and vital his voice is right now.”
Won’t You Be My Neighbor? is produced by Morgan Neville, Caryn Capotosto and Nicholas Ma and is a production of Tremolo Productions in association with Impact Partners and Independent Lens / PBS. The deal was negotiated by Endeavor Content and Judith Karfiol on behalf of the filmmakers.
A Clockwork Orange Stylized 6" Alex is Here!
A Clockwork Orange Stylized Figure
Direct from the groundbreaking cult classic A Clockwork Orange is Alex, leader of the Droogs.
The latest character addition to Mezco’s signature super-deformed style, Alex is presented in his now iconic white outfit with eyeball cufflinks, suspenders, and athletic protector. Also sporting his trademark bowler hat, walking cane. Of course, Alex has eyeliner and his sinister smirk as well.
Standing approximately 6" tall the A Clockwork Orange Stylized Figure has 12 points of articulation, allowing for a variety of dynamic poses.
Look for Alex in-store in Apr-Jun 2018 or pre-order today at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/a-clockwork-orange-stylized
Direct from the groundbreaking cult classic A Clockwork Orange is Alex, leader of the Droogs.
The latest character addition to Mezco’s signature super-deformed style, Alex is presented in his now iconic white outfit with eyeball cufflinks, suspenders, and athletic protector. Also sporting his trademark bowler hat, walking cane. Of course, Alex has eyeliner and his sinister smirk as well.
Standing approximately 6" tall the A Clockwork Orange Stylized Figure has 12 points of articulation, allowing for a variety of dynamic poses.
Look for Alex in-store in Apr-Jun 2018 or pre-order today at https://www.mezcotoyz.com/a-clockwork-orange-stylized
Gremlins Back In Theaters For A Limited Time on December 8, 2017.
 This December, you get to experience one of the greatestholiday horror comedies of all time back on the big screen!For a limited time, select theaters are inviting audiences to join themand break some of the rules that made this whole story possible!These "Rule Breakers" screenings are happening for a limited timeand will feature a brand, new Q&A from Director, Joe Dante!Visit gremlinsrulebreakers.com for details on your local event! |
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Get ready for the event and watch the brand new trailer below  Watch “GremlinsRuleBreakersTrailer” on Vimeo: https://vimeo.com/243031840?ref=em-share |
Wednesday, November 22, 2017
One:12 Collective The Joker: Deluxe Edition
The One:12 Collective MDX Joker: Deluxe Edition
Since his appearance in Batman #1, the Clown Prince Of Crime has been considered not only Batman’s most lethal foe, but one of the greatest villain archetypes of all time.
The MDX Joker Figure features five uniquely expressive head portraits, including one with a sculpted hat. He is regally decked out in a newly tailored thee-piece pinstripe with a removable trench coat. The figure also comes equipped with a full complement of weapons including a classic dynamite with timer style bomb, sub-machine gun, 45 caliber gun, a knife, a folding straight razor, a crowbar, and a set of “chattering” teeth. He also includes a display base with logo and adjustable display post.
The One:12 Collective Exclusive Deluxe The Joker figure features:
· One (1) crowbar
· One (1) folding straight-razor
· One (1) classic dynamite with timer style bomb
· One (1) sub-machine gun with two (2) removable magazines
· One (1) .45 caliber gun with two (2) removable magazines
· One (1) knife
· One (1) set of “chattering” teeth
· One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
This One:12 Collective MDX Deluxe Edition Joker Figure is exclusively available for pre-order through the Mezco Toyz website https://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-the-joker-deluxe-edition
Expected to ship: MAR - MAY 2018
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Since his appearance in Batman #1, the Clown Prince Of Crime has been considered not only Batman’s most lethal foe, but one of the greatest villain archetypes of all time.
The MDX Joker Figure features five uniquely expressive head portraits, including one with a sculpted hat. He is regally decked out in a newly tailored thee-piece pinstripe with a removable trench coat. The figure also comes equipped with a full complement of weapons including a classic dynamite with timer style bomb, sub-machine gun, 45 caliber gun, a knife, a folding straight razor, a crowbar, and a set of “chattering” teeth. He also includes a display base with logo and adjustable display post.
The One:12 Collective Exclusive Deluxe The Joker figure features:
- A One:12 Collective body accurately depicting the character’s slender physical build.
- Five (5) head portraits.
- Over 30 points of articulation
- Hand painted authentic detailing
- Over 17cm tall
- Seven (7) interchangeable hands including
- One (1) crowbar/knife holding hand (R)
- One (1) switchblade holding hand (L)
- One (1) card holding hand (R)
- One (1) posing hand (L)
- One (1) gun holding hand (R)
- One (1) pair of fists (L & R)
- Sculpted hat (affixed to head portrait)
- Removable cloth trench coat
- Cloth formal pinstripe suit
- Sculpted gloves
- Sculpted bat-symbol socks
- Sculpted shoes
· One (1) crowbar
· One (1) folding straight-razor
· One (1) classic dynamite with timer style bomb
· One (1) sub-machine gun with two (2) removable magazines
· One (1) .45 caliber gun with two (2) removable magazines
· One (1) knife
· One (1) set of “chattering” teeth
· One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
- One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
This One:12 Collective MDX Deluxe Edition Joker Figure is exclusively available for pre-order through the Mezco Toyz website https://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-the-joker-deluxe-edition
Expected to ship: MAR - MAY 2018
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Paramount Launches its First AR Experience Feat. Content from Transformers: The Last Knight
Paramount Launches its First Augmented Reality Experience
Featuring Content from Transformers: The Last Knight
In Conjunction with the Release ofTransformers: The Last Knight on 4K Ultra HD,
Free Mobile App Lets Users Play as Popular BUMBLEBEE Character
App Created by Viacom NEXT using Apple® ARKit Technology
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (November 21, 2017) — Paramount Home Media Distribution today unveiled a free augmented reality experience for iOS app users, coinciding with the release ofTransformers: The Last Knight on 4K Ultra HD. Created by Viacom’s VR team Viacom NEXT using Apple ARKit technology, the app incorporates content from the latest film in the blockbuster series, Transformers: The Last Knight.
The app overlays 3D graphics onto a user’s surrounding physical space, designed as the virtual junkyard of protagonist Cade Yeager as seen in Transformers: The Last Knight. Players control the actions of BUMBLEBEE, directing his movement while hitting, blowing up and interacting with various objects, which can be added to expand the interactive environment.
“This augmented reality experience gives fans the chance to interact with theTransformers universe in a new and exciting way,” said Howard Hsieh, Vice President, Worldwide Digital Business Development, Paramount Home Media Distribution. “TheTransformers films appeal to a vast and diverse audience and we’re excited to give fans the opportunity to get in the driver’s seat and take BUMBLEBEE for a ride.”
“With ARKit, we can seamlessly bridge virtual and physical worlds to create immersive experiences that bring storytelling to life,” said Chaki Ng, Senior Vice President of Viacom NEXT. “We’re thrilled to help break this new ground at Paramount.”
The experience is free to download from the App Store until February 20, 2018. Users can also order Transformers: The Last Knight on 4K HDR through the app. The Transformers 5-movie Collection will also be available on 4K HDR for purchase exclusively on iTunes beginning November 21, 2017.
Trailers (in both iPhone and iPad versions)-
http://paramnt.us/TF.ARAppTrailer.iPad
http://paramnt.us/TF.ARAppTrailer.iPhone
The app is available here-
Tuesday, November 21, 2017
Monday, November 20, 2017
Oscar-winning VFX Artists, studioADI's Alec Gillis & Tom Woodruff, Jr. announce new ART Collection based on Alien 3 and Alien: Resurrection!
OSCAR-WINNING VFX ARTISTS
TOM WOODRUFF, JR. & ALEC GILLIS OF studioADI
TO LAUNCH
THE studioADI COLLECTION
WITH 20TH CENTURY FOX CONSUMER PRODUCTS
THE HIGH-QUALITY FINE ART PIECES
WILL INCLUDE ALIEN³ AND ALIEN: RESURRECTION
HAND-CRAFTED WORKS OF ART
CREATED BY THE SAME ARTISTS AT THE SAME STUDIO WHO MADE THE CREATURES FOR THE FILMS
The studioADI Collection Will Initially Consist of Seven Unique Pieces Including: The Queen Alien Embryo from Alien³,
The 1/3 Scale Queen Alien Head and
The Newborn Alien Full Body Design Maquette from Alien: Resurrection
Los Angeles, CA (November 20, 2017) For 30 years, Los Angeles based Amalgamated Dynamics, Inc. (studioADI) has been the premier Creature Effects studio in the motion picture business. studioADI was co-founded by the Academy Award winning duo of Alec Gillis and Tom Woodruff, Jr. in 1988. The team has been responsible for 3 decades of iconic Creature Characters from the Alien and Predator franchises to the recent smash hit horror film IT. Today Woodruff and Gillis announced The studioADI Collection, art inspired by their iconic creations from Alien³ and Alien: Resurrection.
The studioADI Collection consists of high quality fine art pieces which are not mere collectibles replicated by factory workers. These are hand-crafted works of art created by the same studio and artists who originally created them for the films, from the actual molds used in the production of the history-making films Alien³and Alien: Resurrection.
"This is the collection designed for fans of these entries into the Alien franchise as well as aficionados of the art of creatures and monsters of iconic pedigree," said Woodruff
The studioADI Collection will launch on December 1, 2017 and the art pieces will initially be available exclusively at: http://studioadi.bigcartel.com/category/art
"The studioADI collection is our tribute to the films that have been an important part of our legacy as artists. Each piece of art reflects the same detail and passion we poured into the characters when we created the original Alienfilms," said Gillis.
Full descriptions and dimensions of all the art will be available December 1.Some pieces will be available as exclusive limited editions. The pieces will be priced from $250.00 - $4,000.00.
The Newborn" from Alien: Resurrection was the terrifying mix of human and Alien DNA gone wrong. This Full-Scale Bust is cast from hand-laid translucent polyester resin from ADI's original production molds and is painted to the same exacting specifications by ADI's painter who painted the character for the original film. The piece measures 30"x20"x40"
"The Queen Alien Embryo" was seen in David Fincher's Alien³ was nestled next to the beating heart of Ripley, played by Sigourney Weaver. Cast in translucent urethane and hand painted by the same ADI artists who created the piece for the film in 1991. At 7" x 9" this piece of art is perfect for desktop display.
The studioADI Collection launch on December 1, 2017 will include the following art pieces, which are all hand-crafted and individually made to order:
Queen Alien Embryo from Alien³
Newborn Alien Design Maquette Bust from Alien: Resurrection
Newborn Alien Full Body Design Maquette from Alien: Resurrection
Swimming Alien Study Model from Alien: Resurrection
1:1 Alien Warrior Half Head from Alien: Resurrection
1:1 Newborn Alien Head from Alien: Resurrection
1:3 Scale Queen Alien Head from Alien: Resurrection
studioADI will celebrate their 30th Anniversary in 2018, and the launch of The studioADI Collection is the first of many exciting announcements Gillis and Woodruff have planned in conjunction with this historic milestone! Always in-demand, they move into their 30th year riding high on the huge success of ITand their creature makeup creation for Pennywise, an instant iconic Movie Monster. Upcoming projects include Bright, Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom, The Predator, and Godzilla: King of Monsters.
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One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk Has Arrived
The One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk Figure
In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Hulk finds himself stranded on the planet Sakaar. Celebrated as an undefeated hero in their Coliseum, he spends two years without changing back into Dr. Banner. Now he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the mighty Thor! The One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk figure captures both the character’s uniquely massive physique and his richly detailed costume. Because of Hulk’s larger than life presence he is made with a newly created One:12 Collective body. In addition to spiked battle axe and war maul, he features a crested helmet permanently affixed to his 2nd head portrait. The One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk Figure figure features:
Accessories: Each One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk figure is packaged in a collector friendly box, designed with collectors in mind there are no twist ties for easy in and out of package display.
This One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk figure is available for pre-order through the Mezco Toyz website.
https://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-ragnarok-hulk
Expected to ship: May-July 2018
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In Marvel Studios’ Thor: Ragnarok, Hulk finds himself stranded on the planet Sakaar. Celebrated as an undefeated hero in their Coliseum, he spends two years without changing back into Dr. Banner. Now he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger – the mighty Thor!
- An all new One:12 Collective body accurately depicting the character’s massive physical build.
- Two (2) head portraits.
- Over 28 points of articulation
- Hand painted authentic detailing
- Over 20cm tall
- Six (6) interchangeable hands including
- One (1) pair of fists (L&R)
- One (1) pair of posing hands style #1 (L&R)
- One (1) pair of holding hands (L&R)
- Film-accurate costume
- Crested helmet as seen in Ragnarok (permanently affixed to 2nd head portrait)
- Sculpted body armor
- Sculpted cross-body belt
- Sculpted shoulder guard
- Sculpted wrist guard
- Sculpted wrist armor
- Sculpted shin armor
- Sculpted sandals
- Fabric armband
- Fabric tunica with screened detailing
- Fabric tasset with screened detailing
- Fabric shorts with screened detailing
Accessories:
- One (1) spiked battle axe
- One (1) war maul
- One (1) One:12 Collective display base with logo
- One (1) One:12 Collective adjustable display post
This One:12 Collective Ragnarok Hulk figure is available for pre-order through the Mezco Toyz website.
https://www.mezcotoyz.com/one-12-collective-ragnarok-hulk
Expected to ship: May-July 2018
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Friday, November 17, 2017
INTERSTELLAR 3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY Street date: December 19, 2017
INTERSTELLAR
3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
Street date: December 19, 2017
Synopsis: Director Christopher Nolan’s awe-inspiring masterpiece will be released on 4K UHD for the first time. Maximize the capabilities of your 4K Ultra High Definition television and experience this breathtaking epic on the highest quality format currently available.
Audio & Subtitles:
4K UHD
- English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH†, French & Spanish Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
- English, English SDH†, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- English 2.0 Dolby Digital
- English, French & Spanish Subtitles
Special Features (only on Blu-ray Disc 2):
- The Science of Interstellar
- Plotting an Interstellar Journey
- Life on Cooper's Farm
- The Dust
- TARS and CASE
- The Cosmic Sounds ofInterstellar
- The Space Suits
- The Endurance
- Shooting in Iceland: Miller's Planet / Mann's Planet
- The Ranger and the Lander
- Miniatures in Space
- The Simulation of Zero-G
- Celestial Landmarks
- Across All Dimensions and Time
- Final Thoughts
TRANSFORMERS 3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
TRANSFORMERS
3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
Street date: December 5, 2017
Synopsis: Just in time for holiday gift-giving, Paramount will be releasing all of the blockbuster Transformers films on 4K UHD. Filled with eye-popping action and stunning visuals, these films deliver the kind of entertainment experience that absolutely engulfs you. Watching them on 4K UHD quite literally transforms home viewing into something more immersive and more visceral than ever before.
Audio & Subtitles:
4K UHD
- English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- English 5.1 Dolby TrueHD, French 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
- English, English SDH†, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- English Dolby Digital
- English, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Special Features:
4K
- Commentary by Director Michael Bay
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- Commentary by Director Michael Bay
- Transformers H.U.D. (Heads Up Display)
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- Our World
- The Story Sparks
- Human Allies
- I Fight Giant Robots
- Battleground
- The Story Sparks
- Their World
- Rise of the Robots
- Autobots Roll Out
- Decepticons Strike
- Inside the AllSpark
- Transformers Tech Inspector
- Rise of the Robots
- More Than Meets The Eye
- From Script to Sand: The Skorponok Desert Attack
- Concepts
- From Script to Sand: The Skorponok Desert Attack
- Easter Eggs
TRANSFORMERS: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN
3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
Street date: December 5, 2017
Audio & Subtitles:
4K UHD
- English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, French 5.1 Dolby Digital & Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital
- English, English SDH†, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- English Dolby Digital
- English, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Special Features:
4K
- Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- Commentary by Michael Bay, Roberto Orci & Alex Kurtzman
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- The Human Factor: Exacting Revenge of the Fallen
- A Day with Bay: Tokyo
- 25 Years of Transformers
- NEST: Transformer Data Hub
- Deconstructing Visual Bayhem with commentary by pre-vis supervisor Steve Yamamoto (multi-angle)
- Deleted/Alternate Scenes
- Easter Eggs
- The AllSpark Experiment
- Giant Effing Movie
- Linkin Park - New Divide
- The Matrix of Marketing
TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON
3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
Street date: December 5, 2017
Audio & Subtitles:
4K UHD
- English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- English 7.1 Dolby TrueHD, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH†, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- English Dolby Digital
- English, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Special Features (only on Blu-ray Disc 2):
- Above and Beyond: Exploring Dark of the Moon
- Uncharted Territory: NASA's Future Then and Now
- Deconstructing Chicago: Multi-Angle Sequences
- The Art of Cybertron
- The Dark of the Moon Archive
- The Matrix of Marketing
TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION
3-DISC 4K UHD / BLU-RAY COMBO PACK W/DIGITAL COPY
Street date: December 5, 2017
Audio & Subtitles:
4K UHD
- English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 1)
- English Dolby Atmos, English 5.1 Discrete Dolby Digital, English 2.0 Discrete Dolby Digital, French 5.1 Dolby Digital, Spanish 5.1 Dolby Digital, Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital & English Audio Description
- English, English SDH†, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Blu-ray (Disc 2)
- English Dolby Digital
- English, French, Spanish & Portuguese Subtitles
Special Features (only on Blu-ray Disc 2):
- Bay on Action
- Evolution within Extinction The Making of TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION
- Just Another Giant Effin' Movie
- A Spark of Design
- T.J. Miller: Farm Hippie
Cinemaquette Presents: Gatekeeper Crab Pre-Order
Cinemaquette Presents: ORIGIN
"Origin" represents the combination of imaginary and authentic animals from nature.
This style of art from David Zhou presents a virtual animal world, following the concept of "The Origin of Species." By continuing to add more animals from exotic lands, skies and oceans, we will explore a rich world with their lifestyle and environmental roles.
David Zhou is a traditional animal sculptor and designer of imaginary animals who lives in Shanghai with his family.
Origin: Caving Volume II
Species: Gatekeeper Crab
The Gatekeeper crab lives in the rocks and caves that are naturally formed at a 30- to 200-meter-deep seawater environment. Its body is composed of head, chest, abdomen and tail, and its color base is lavender. The backside rear edge and claws have yellow stripes, and the head is long and narrow and has an inverted triangle shape. Their chest is thick and well-developed. The abdomen has a caudal spine, where there are three to four pairs of barbs that can help Gatekeeper Crab go deep into the cave.
They have four pairs of claws, among which one pair is huge and can firmly block off the entrance of a cave, earning its name as a Gatekeeper. Their bright colors can also play a warning role. The second and third pairs of claws are very sturdy and are equipped with bent fingertips and hooks, so that they can firmly fix to the cave, and cannot be sucked out by large predators. The last pair of claws is evolved as small chelate. There are two small holes on his head shield, via which the crabs can eject the mucus to capture the small fish and shrimp that swim across them.
Gatekeeper crabs have to exuviate for more than twenty times from baby crabs to adulthood. Baby crabs are very fragile, with a very low survival rate.
Peripatetic Walnut Crab
The carapace of the Peripatetic Walnut Crab looks like a round nutlet, with the protrusion evenly distributed.
They are the nomads of the sea, mainly feeding on the algae and plankton in the shallow sea. Though its paraeiopod is not strong enough for long-distance travel, when necessary small airbags can be formed inside its body to make it float along the ocean currents.
Specifications:
Each piece is signed by Artist David Zhou under the base.
Caving
COPYRIGHT (©) 2017 Origin.
Item Status: Pre-Order
Estimated shipping: 2018 Q2
Retail Price: $799.00
EARLY BIRD EXCLUSIVE: Pre-order before November 28th, 2017
and you will receive an exclusive bundle bonus: Peripatetic Walnut Crab!
REGULAR VERSION (From Nov. 29th, 2017, to cutoff date: Dec. 30th)
Peripatetic Walnut Crab will not be included within these dates.
"Origin" represents the combination of imaginary and authentic animals from nature.
This style of art from David Zhou presents a virtual animal world, following the concept of "The Origin of Species." By continuing to add more animals from exotic lands, skies and oceans, we will explore a rich world with their lifestyle and environmental roles.
David Zhou is a traditional animal sculptor and designer of imaginary animals who lives in Shanghai with his family.
Origin: Caving Volume II
Species: Gatekeeper Crab
The Gatekeeper crab lives in the rocks and caves that are naturally formed at a 30- to 200-meter-deep seawater environment. Its body is composed of head, chest, abdomen and tail, and its color base is lavender. The backside rear edge and claws have yellow stripes, and the head is long and narrow and has an inverted triangle shape. Their chest is thick and well-developed. The abdomen has a caudal spine, where there are three to four pairs of barbs that can help Gatekeeper Crab go deep into the cave.
They have four pairs of claws, among which one pair is huge and can firmly block off the entrance of a cave, earning its name as a Gatekeeper. Their bright colors can also play a warning role. The second and third pairs of claws are very sturdy and are equipped with bent fingertips and hooks, so that they can firmly fix to the cave, and cannot be sucked out by large predators. The last pair of claws is evolved as small chelate. There are two small holes on his head shield, via which the crabs can eject the mucus to capture the small fish and shrimp that swim across them.
Gatekeeper crabs have to exuviate for more than twenty times from baby crabs to adulthood. Baby crabs are very fragile, with a very low survival rate.
Peripatetic Walnut Crab
The carapace of the Peripatetic Walnut Crab looks like a round nutlet, with the protrusion evenly distributed.
They are the nomads of the sea, mainly feeding on the algae and plankton in the shallow sea. Though its paraeiopod is not strong enough for long-distance travel, when necessary small airbags can be formed inside its body to make it float along the ocean currents.
Specifications:
- Approximately 9.8 inches in height.
- Approximately 9.1 inches in width.
- Approximately 7.1 inches in depth.
- Exquisitely detailed paint.
- Caving Themed Ceramics Ring
- Limited in production to 199 units worldwide.
Each piece is signed by Artist David Zhou under the base.
Caving
COPYRIGHT (©) 2017 Origin.
Item Status: Pre-Order
Estimated shipping: 2018 Q2
Retail Price: $799.00
EARLY BIRD EXCLUSIVE: Pre-order before November 28th, 2017
and you will receive an exclusive bundle bonus: Peripatetic Walnut Crab!
REGULAR VERSION (From Nov. 29th, 2017, to cutoff date: Dec. 30th)
Peripatetic Walnut Crab will not be included within these dates.
The PRE-ORDER may be closed without prior notice once we reach our edition size.
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